As you enter your 50s, 60s and beyond, you might have some disposable income to spend on beautiful getaways. Tropical paradises might call to you. Senior travel is more popular today than ever before. If you’re looking for both adventure and relaxation, check out these senior travel tips that will help you along the way.
Select an Easy-Access Villa
As you research various properties to rent on your next trip to the islands, carefully consider the layout. Many villas are two stories tall. Depending on your needs, you may want to look for properties without any stairs to climb. Several one-story buildings with cottage designs are rented or leased on a weekly basis. You’ll be able to roam the rooms without worrying about stairs. Most hallways are extremely wide so that you can move with walking aides, such as canes, through the space.
Enjoy the Pool
One of the best vacation tips you can follow is to simply enjoy the immediate amenities. Most tropical villas come with a swimming pool. Soaking in the pool can be very relaxing after an active, adventurous day. Allow the warm water to envelop you as you gaze up at the intensely blue sky.
Bring Extra Swimsuits
Although most beach villas have a washer and dryer, you don’t want to spend most of your getaway in the laundry room. You’ll want to wear your favorite swimsuit most of the time, but consider packing an extra bathing suit or two. You’ll always be ready for fun in the sun. Bring a couple of extra cover-ups to help you transition from relaxing on the beach to grabbing a bite or a drink from a local restaurant.
Try the Safe
Providenciales is one of the safest areas in the tropics, but villa owners still outfit their properties with safes. To keep track of your important items, such as passports, use the safe as a secure hideaway. When you’re ready to leave the island, you’ll know exactly where to find all of your critical items. Misplacing passports or expensive items is easy to do in brand-new surroundings.
Alternate the Environmental Controls
A top reason for booking a villa is to escape the cold back home. The weather in Turks and Caicos is warm year-round, so you can always enjoy warm breezes flowing through a villa. You can enjoy the natural breezes, or you can take a break from the warmth and humidity by turning on the air conditioning. Use the environmental controls to alternate between conditioned air and ocean breezes. You’re sure to feel refreshed at any time of the day or night.
Bring a Hat or Umbrella
Seniors should be prepared for a lot of sunshine when they visit the island. Bring a hat or umbrella so that your head is protected at all times. The umbrella comes in handy when a quick rain shower moves through the area or if you want to protect yourself from the sun while lounging on the beach. Wear the hat during rain or shine so that your head remains cool during the warmer parts of the day.
Pack Comfortable Footwear
You may want to wear those lightweight flip-flops throughout your vacation, but bring other selections too. A pair of broken-in sneakers will come in handy when you want to walk into town or simply along the nearby pathways. Unless you plan on a fancy dinner, there’s no need for high heels either. Beach shoes and sneakers are your best choices for any senior getaway to Turks and Caicos.
Renting a villa is a much more private option than setting up in a standard hotel room. Take control of your vacation by exploring Providenciales from a villa along the beach.
You can find our villas at TC Villas. Contact TC Villas at info@tcvillas.com or by phone from 9-5 EST at 1.877.467.4858 to book your perfect beachfront vacation rental villa!