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Re-marriage on the rise as over-50s buck the decline
Re-marriage in later life is on the rise as over 50s buck the trend of declining marriage rates. The Telegraph reports that figures from the Office for National Statistics show that in 2015 marriage rates for opposite-sex couples were the lowest on record. A...
Queen Elizabeth packs a very surprising item when travelling
Queen Elizabeth is the most well-travelled monarch in British history so it makes sense that she and her entourage have fine-tuned the art of packing for her trips. The Express reports that one item in particular that she never travels without is really rather...
Arizona: Get Your Kicks on Route 66!
From a celebrated symbol of US popular culture to one of its most dramatic natural wonders, we hit Route 66 heading for the Grand Canyon. Choice reports that Northern Arizona is where nature meets neon. Standing on the rim of the Grand Canyon is like looking...
Take Me Out over 50s special was so precious everyone wants a full series
Take Me Out viewers have completely fallen in love with the one-off over 50s special that has recently aired. Metro reports that Paddy McGuinness and the team assembled thirty flirty over fifties for the evening, with three men looking for love on the cheeky...
Station Vacation
With trains passing the front windows, the holiday accommodation at Dent Station combines Dales scenery with living history. Choice reports that there's something special about Dent Station. It’s the highest main line station in England, nestling 1150ft up in...
Daredevil 91-year-old thought to have become country’s oldest wing-walker
A daring 91-year-old is thought to have set a new record as the UK’s oldest wing-walker. Silver Surfers reports that Norma Howard took to the skies above Cirencester, Gloucestershire, strapped to the top wing of a vintage biplane at 500 feet. The retired...
Rules for modern romance for the over 50s – you can kiss on a first date
Debrett's guide to online dating for the over-50s: Etiquette bible reveals its romance do’s and don'ts for the digital age (and insists you CAN kiss on the first date) The Daily Mail reports that the online dating world can be difficult to navigate for...
Ten money saving tips when buying travel insurance
The holiday is not the only thing you need to fork out on, travel insurance can be just as expensive. Make sure you get the best quote with these top tips. 50s Connect reports that in a recent study, ABI revealed that payments for emergency medical treatment...
Over-50s travellers cutting back on spend
This lucrative corner of the market is still eager to travel and enjoy new experiences but with an eye on safety and value for money, a study reveals. TTG Media reports that older travellers are still planning to go away in 2018 but many want to reduce how much...
Soccer at a stroll…
Given up ‘the beautiful game’ in your twenties, thirties or forties? Think again! Choice reports that funnily enough, it was a TV ad to promote sitting in front of a computer that motivated thousands of 50-plus British men (and women) to get off the sofa and on to...
Over 50s travel group Saga restructures after Monarch Airlines collapse
Saga (SAGAG.L) has restructured its travel business, after the British tourism and insurance group for the over 50s said last month that its tour operations had been hit by the collapse of Monarch Airlines. Reuters reports that Saga said on Thursday that Robin...
Brexit no barrier to travel for over 50s
Article 50 has been invoked and the pound has lost value. However, three quarters of over 50s are planning a holiday this year as sense of adventure remains strong. Older is Wiser reports that the uncertainty of the pound doesn’t seem to have impacted Brits’...
Re-marriage on the rise as over-50s buck the decline
Re-marriage in later life is on the rise as over 50s buck the trend of declining marriage rates. The Telegraph reports that figures from the Office for National Statistics show that in 2015 marriage rates for opposite-sex couples were the lowest on record. A...
Queen Elizabeth packs a very surprising item when travelling
Queen Elizabeth is the most well-travelled monarch in British history so it makes sense that she and her entourage have fine-tuned the art of packing for her trips. The Express reports that one item in particular that she never travels without is really rather...
Arizona: Get Your Kicks on Route 66!
From a celebrated symbol of US popular culture to one of its most dramatic natural wonders, we hit Route 66 heading for the Grand Canyon. Choice reports that Northern Arizona is where nature meets neon. Standing on the rim of the Grand Canyon is like looking...
Take Me Out over 50s special was so precious everyone wants a full series
Take Me Out viewers have completely fallen in love with the one-off over 50s special that has recently aired. Metro reports that Paddy McGuinness and the team assembled thirty flirty over fifties for the evening, with three men looking for love on the cheeky...
Station Vacation
With trains passing the front windows, the holiday accommodation at Dent Station combines Dales scenery with living history. Choice reports that there's something special about Dent Station. It’s the highest main line station in England, nestling 1150ft up in...
Daredevil 91-year-old thought to have become country’s oldest wing-walker
A daring 91-year-old is thought to have set a new record as the UK’s oldest wing-walker. Silver Surfers reports that Norma Howard took to the skies above Cirencester, Gloucestershire, strapped to the top wing of a vintage biplane at 500 feet. The retired...
Rules for modern romance for the over 50s – you can kiss on a first date
Debrett's guide to online dating for the over-50s: Etiquette bible reveals its romance do’s and don'ts for the digital age (and insists you CAN kiss on the first date) The Daily Mail reports that the online dating world can be difficult to navigate for...
Ten money saving tips when buying travel insurance
The holiday is not the only thing you need to fork out on, travel insurance can be just as expensive. Make sure you get the best quote with these top tips. 50s Connect reports that in a recent study, ABI revealed that payments for emergency medical treatment...
Over-50s travellers cutting back on spend
This lucrative corner of the market is still eager to travel and enjoy new experiences but with an eye on safety and value for money, a study reveals. TTG Media reports that older travellers are still planning to go away in 2018 but many want to reduce how much...
Soccer at a stroll…
Given up ‘the beautiful game’ in your twenties, thirties or forties? Think again! Choice reports that funnily enough, it was a TV ad to promote sitting in front of a computer that motivated thousands of 50-plus British men (and women) to get off the sofa and on to...
Over 50s travel group Saga restructures after Monarch Airlines collapse
Saga (SAGAG.L) has restructured its travel business, after the British tourism and insurance group for the over 50s said last month that its tour operations had been hit by the collapse of Monarch Airlines. Reuters reports that Saga said on Thursday that Robin...
Brexit no barrier to travel for over 50s
Article 50 has been invoked and the pound has lost value. However, three quarters of over 50s are planning a holiday this year as sense of adventure remains strong. Older is Wiser reports that the uncertainty of the pound doesn’t seem to have impacted Brits’...