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I feel like dancing! Five types of dancing every over 50 should try   Whether you’re in your 50s, 60s or 70s, exercise is imperative. If you want to keep your joints healthy, the pain at bay and your fitness up you need to start moving. But, there are some...

Take a deep breath… The 10 best National Parks in the UK To celebrate ‘National Parks Week’, we remind you of the UK’s unstirred beauty, so bring to you the 10 best National Parks in the UK and the beauty beyond the borders. The thought of UK’s National Parks always...

Anyone for tennis? It's never too late to start playing in your 50s   My love of tennis began when I was lucky enough to see Bjorn Borg play his first ever Wimbledon Centre Court match while on a school trip!  Every summer I am tempted to pick up that racket -...

Full steam ahead! The Top 10 steam train trips for the perfect way to help you unwind   Steam trains remind people of a time in Britain's past. But they can prove to be a luxurious British break. Find out about the joy of travel by steam train with these top 10...

The top 9 British Cruise Lines with over-60's appeal   Looking back 20 or so years ago, cruises were regimented and rather stuffy affairs with dress codes and rules at dinner dictating where you sat - and when.   While there are still options for fans of...

The Top 50 over-50 bloggers   There are now around 180 million people writing internet blogs commenting on anything from politics to polenta, from sex to socks. And age is no barrier. Here’s our pick of the best, from the fingertips of bloggers over 50...  ...

Walking sports: all you need to know   Did you love five-a-side football, netball and rounders? There’s no reason you can’t enjoy similar games with the new walking versions of the sports.   Saga reports that all across the UK, new walking sports teams are...

Come fly with me: The Top 10 romantic places on earth   A table for two overlooking the sun-drenched cliffs of Santorini, Greece; a leisurely stroll under Paris’ illuminated Eiffel Tower; watching the sun sink in hues of pink, red, orange, gold, and indigo behind...

How the over 50s are dancing the night away   The over-50s are less embarrassed to dance than the young, according to research. From Zumba to Ballroom, we explore the dance opportunities for those whose teenage years are behind them.   It’s Friday night and...

The Top 50 ‘bucket list’ for over 50s   Research of over 2,000 respondents, conducted by over-50s insurance and travel specialist Staysure, has revealed the top 50 ‘bucket list’ experiences that over-50s want to tick off and what the price tag might be to have no...

Retirees and travel are a perfect combination   Seniors have the free time to roam the world. And they generally have the budget to do so as well.   What month is a favourite for retirees and travel? What styles of travel do they like? How much do they spend...

The Top 10 best travel destinations for the over 50s   The notion that wanderlust ceases once you turn 50 is alien to us. In fact, we think that's when trips are at their finest.   When the whole world is your oyster, it can be pretty difficult to decide on...