Travel Tips & Trips for Seniors [Paperback]

James Toland (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 30, 2002

Travel Tips & Trips For Seniors

"Never travel anywhere if you have to get shots before, or re-enter the food chain after. Avoid places where bugs, animals, people or prices might bite!" says Author James Toland in his new book: "Travel Tips & Trips For Seniors."

Travel writer Toland takes us from California’s best unrestored ghost towns to Hawaii’s thrilling volcanoes, Alaska’s magnificent glaciers, and Europe’s best sites — and deals. Toland guides us through unique and exciting destinations — always keeping an eye on what seems to work best for the mobile, senior traveler. Constantly seeking a bargain, Toland’s sense of humor and celebration of travel spark vivid imagery. His street-savvy tips provide a safety net for the novice and veteran alike. And Toland shares a unique personal travel history that is as fascinating and amusing as his destinations.

"Better, smarter, cheaper" is Author James Toland’s travel philosophy. His Tips & Trips can easily save travelers 10 times the cover price of this book — and more!

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Excellent money-saving tips, funny anecdotes, Big Type for the 50-plus reader ... terrific gift, regardless of age." -- Linda Martini, Marin Traveler, August 31, 2002

About the Author

James Toland

Author James Robert Toland is Travel Features Columnist for Worldwide Seniors, one of the nation’s most respected online magazines and the largest recreational Internet site for older and retired Americans. Worldwide Seniors is a product of Arizona Senior World Newspapers.

An active, licensed California Real Estate Broker operating his own consultancy in Marin County, Toland has served as Internet content consultant to The White House. He is a retired Fortune 500 Company executive and a retired San Francisco Chronicle writer and editor. Toland has also taught writing, editing and journalism at San Francisco State University, and City College of San Francisco.

Author of three other books (City Limits, In and Out of Ireland, and Maleficus) and two screenplays, Toland has written travel and feature articles for The New York Times, The Chicago Tribune, The Los Angeles Times, Newsday and Sports Illustrated.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Bridgeway Pr (August 30, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0970210930
• ISBN-13: 978-0970210937
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,889,919 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tip: Read this Book!, October 2, 2002

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Gilda Lee (SAN ANSELMO, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Travel Tips & Trips for Seniors (Paperback)

James Toland did all the 'homework' and then shared his findings on travel tips that is so informative. I've never been on a cruise ship before but can hardly wait to prod my husband into taking me since we already know what to expect and what to look out for! This is not your typical travel journal book -- it is a much more fun read! James Toland has such a witty way with words, and I found myself laughing out loud (find out why he's always on time for plane boarding!) I highly recommend this book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Funny, informative and intelligently written, October 26, 2002

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D Enderson (Belmont, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Travel Tips & Trips for Seniors (Paperback)

What a great book! I found it very informative for those of us approaching seniorhood who may tend to plan a vacation a bit differently than when we were in our twenties or thirties. I especially enjoyed the humor and personal anecdotes Toland incorporated into a very valuable travel guide. I will definitely use this book in planning future trips.

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun Read, Great Tips, October 4, 2002

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J. Catchings (San Francisco, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Travel Tips & Trips for Seniors (Paperback)

So many travel books can be such a bore! Not the case here. "Travel Tips & Trips for Seniors" is an entertaining read even if you're not planning a vacation. But, if you are trying to pick a destination or are worried about travel, make this your first read. Author James Toland has some great suggestions and good, common sense advice.