THE SILVER TRAVELER RESOURCE LIBRARY
Your Trusted Links for Safe, Smart, and Joyful Adventures
If you’ve spent any time wandering around The Silver Traveler, you’ve probably noticed one thing:
We love sharing resources almost as much as we love sharing travel stories.
Over the years (and through more airport security lines than we care to count), we’ve collected a treasure chest of reliable websites that keep travelers—especially travelers with a little “silver sparkle”—safe, informed, connected, and ready for adventure.
Below is our curated master list of official resources, senior-friendly travel tools, health and safety sites, and all the digital magic we use behind the scenes. Bookmark it, share it, or tattoo it on your suitcase—your choice.
🌐 Government, Health & Safety Resources
U.S. Department of State – Age 65+ Travelers
Official guidance for senior travelers.
https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/planning/personal-needs/age-65.html
CDC – Healthy Travel for Older Adults
Vaccines, advisories, and medical travel tips.
https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/page/senior-citizens
National Council on Aging – Safe Travel Tips
Helpful advice for safe, confident travel.
https://www.ncoa.org/article/safe-travel-tips-for-older-adults/
U.S. Transportation – Air Travel Tips
Flying guidance and consumer information.
https://www.transportation.gov/airconsumer/air-travel-tips
TSA – Screening for Passengers 75 and Older
Mobility-friendly guidelines (keep your shoes on!).
https://www.tsa.gov/travel/tsa-cares/screening-passengers-75-and-older
U.S. Embassy List Worldwide
Find embassies and consulates by country.
https://www.usembassy.gov/
💸 Money & Communication Abroad
- OANDA Currency Converter – https://www.oanda.com/currency/converter
- Wise – https://www.wise.com
- WhatsApp – https://www.whatsapp.com
- Airalo (eSIM Data Plans) – https://www.airalo.com
🩺 Health, Medical & Accessibility
- Medicare – Traveling Outside the U.S.
https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/travel-outside-the-us - IAMAT – English-speaking doctors abroad
https://www.iamat.org - CDC Travel Notices
https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices - AccessibleGO
https://accessiblego.com - MedJet
https://medjet.com - TravelInsurance.com
https://www.travelinsurance.com - STEP (Smart Traveler Enrollment Program)
https://step.state.gov - SafetyWing Travel Medical Plans
https://safetywing.com
🌍 Senior-Focused Travel Resources
- Road Scholar – Travel Tips
https://www.roadscholar.org/senior-travel-tips/ - Transitions Abroad – Senior Travel Sites
https://www.transitionsabroad.com/listings/travel/senior/KeyWebSites.shtml - Rick Steves – Savvy Senior Travelers
https://www.ricksteves.com/travel-tips/trip-planning/savvy-senior-travelers - First Class Tours – Senior Resources
https://www.firstclasstours.net/older-travelers-compendium-trip-planning-resources/ - Senior Travel Buddies
https://seniortravelbuddies.com - SATH – Accessibility & Disability Travel
https://sath.org
🌦️ Weather Resources
- National Hurricane Center – https://www.nhc.noaa.gov
- CNN International Weather – https://www.cnn.com/weather
- Weather.com – https://weather.com
🇺🇸 U.S. Senior Travel Resources
✈️ Flights
- AARP Travel – https://www.aarp.org/travel
- Greyhound Senior Discount – https://www.greyhound.com
- Southwest Senior Fares – https://www.southwest.com
- Google Flights – https://www.google.com/flights
- SeatGuru – https://www.seatguru.com
- FlightAware – https://www.flightaware.com
- Skyscanner – https://www.skyscanner.com
🚆 Trains
- Amtrak Senior Discount – https://www.amtrak.com/seniors-discount
- Eurail Senior Pass – https://www.eurail.com
- UK Senior Railcard – https://www.senior-railcard.co.uk
- Japan Rail Pass – https://www.japanrailpass.net
🚗 Car Rentals
- AARP Discounts – https://travel.aarp.org/cars
- AAA – https://www.aaa.com
- Costco Travel – https://www.costcotravel.com
🏨 Lodging
- AccessibleGO – https://accessiblego.com
- Major hotel senior rates (Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt, Choice, Best Western)
- TrustedHousesitters – https://www.trustedhousesitters.com
- Airbnb Accessibility Filters – https://www.airbnb.com
🧳 Travel Planning & Journaling Tools
- SATH – https://sath.org
- Atlas Obscura – https://www.atlasobscura.com
- Google My Maps – https://www.google.com/mymaps
- Polarsteps – https://www.polarsteps.com
- Roadtrippers – https://www.roadtrippers.com
- TripIt – https://www.tripit.com
🎒 Packing Tools
- PackPoint – https://www.packpnt.com
- TSA “What Can I Bring?” – https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring
- LuggageHero – https://www.luggagehero.com
💰 Budget, Discounts & Rewards
- U.S. Senior National Parks Pass – https://www.usgs.gov
- Travelzoo Senior Deals – https://www.travelzoo.com
- The Points Guy – https://www.thepointsguy.com
- Going (Scott’s Cheap Flights) – https://www.going.com
🌍 International Tours for Seniors
- ElderTreks – https://www.eldertreks.com
- Road Scholar – https://www.roadscholar.org
- Senior Discovery Tours – https://www.seniordiscoverytours.ca
📱 Essential Travel Apps
- Google Translate
- Currency Converter Plus
- TripWhistle Global SOS
- MAPS.ME
- Wise
🚢 Cruise Resources
- Cruise Critic – https://www.cruisecritic.com
- CruiseMapper – https://www.cruisemapper.com
- CDC Cruise Traveler Health – https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/cruise
🌐 Travel Inspiration & Communities
- Senior Planet – https://www.seniorplanet.org
- Rick Steves Forum – https://www.ricksteves.com
- Facebook Groups: Solo Travel Over 60, Women Over 60 Traveling Together, Retired and Traveling
