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Show H6 The Salt Lake Tribune TRAVEL Sunday, January28, 1996 Elderhostel Readyd for Baby. Boomers 4 a ke Wig swort fh =a f acher r 1” ir 70s | ways been retired folks who were doing their own thing. It’s ust that the last two decades have a hanged many perceptions in Cente Bae a wort as More in mind for their “leisure vears” than spending all day in RV in Orlando or 3 mM a cruise ship Sean e in ean. thelr Tale Pon or est © Th meine il already i not unusual these days to run into can well ke man) ericans his ae i nye a ie for the most saw them —_[mase i: Grand Tour t N I M : Heart of Europe Holland, B \ Waly. S rs But there w as a difference, E] anted to enlighten as vell as entertain. so thetrips and tours organized werealways de- signed to include an element of educatior It was not enough, yousee, to take a trip to Kenyato lookat rhinos — along the way, tems. S, | tribal relationships, bership of around 200 in 1 in ie last two decades its popularity 1S grown to the point that now han 280.000 folks take adantage of Elderhostel every ear. The trips, operated all over the United States and in about 40 foreign countries, are one to three weeks in length Obviously, Elderhostel programs are not for everybody Some travelers abhortours. Others want no part of classroom lectures. Others hate to travel witha ingle age group. Some are un- willing to sleep in dorms. \nd the very nature ofthe organization is changing, as well, As it becomes more popular, it also faces a changing perception of bourn employees. y Preston, Conn.; and rms, Woodstock, Vt 17 hotels that retained their five-star rating were the Broadmoor, Colorado Springs; C Lazy U Ranch, Granby, Colo. Marriott's Camelback Inn, Re- sort. Golf Club and Spa and the Phoenician, Scottsdale, Ariz Carlyle, New York City; the Cloister, Sea Island. Ga.; the Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs W.Va.; the Innat Little Washing- ton, Washington, Va.: Mansion on Turtle Creek, Dallas; the PeninsuJa Beverly Hills, Beverly Hills Calif; Quail Lone pea and Golf Club, Carmel, Calif: RitzCarlton Laguna Niguel, Laguna Beach, Calif.; Ritz-Carlton Na- ples, Naples, Fla. Ritz-Carlton Francisco; Tall Timber, Du- San want the Elderhostel-style oftrip but with more pizazz — and more upscale accommodations dent Adam Aron nah and Charleston, March31 to April 5. Price is $1,450 per per- son; airfareis additional. To regster, call 5832 $210 to $18,000 Some of thetripslisted include tracking tigers in India: ing in the Bahamas; riding horseback in Tibet; and hiking in Scot land BRITS ARE SKIING The British are coming o hosting a sailing trip for women in the Virgin Islands March cooperation with the Blue W Sailing School of Minnesota. Novices and experienced sailors are 10 ski resorts for the British skier are now in North America, ac: cording to Crystal Holidays, Britain’s No. 1 ski company 1. Breckenridge, Colo 2. Courchevel, France 3. La Plagne, France 4. Meribel, France 5. Cervinia, Italy 6. Banff, Alberta, Canada 7. Livigno, Italy 8. Whistler, British Columbia Canada 9. Val Gardena, Italy 10. Vail, Colo ONTOY/TMCR: 9 WASOC/PHILLY 258RT TAMPA/PALM BEACH 298RT] IN ORLEANS/OETROIT 258RT SAN JUAN 475RT| |arayry MEMPHIS 298RT MADRID/PARIS S76 « gave up 10 25% OFF AIRLINE TKT PRICES-OPEN SUM « [LAST MNUTE TKTS/OTHER CITES AVAIL-TAX/RESTR. 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Four of thetop- VIRGIN ISLANDS SAIL Womenin the Wilderness is foot boats will sail from Red Hook, St. Thomas, into VirginIslands National Park on St. John and the British Virgin Islands. Cost: $1,200 per person, includ- INEW YORK/BOSTON 258RT MIAMI/ORLANDO rafting Alaska’s Alsek River; sea kayak- Nina Begue at 536- QUEEN ODYSSEY SOLD Norwegian Cruise Line Limit- hensive compilation of events in adventure travel. Outside's directory offers trips costing from RED BUTTE TRIP Red Butte Garden and Arboretumis offering a tourofthe pri vate homesandgardens of Savan. for snorkeling, fishing, sightseeing and relaxing. Skippered 35- the organization is anti-kid. For Program,” magazinebrings you its compre- the Wigwam, Litch- rango, Colo.; ed, formerly Kloster Cruise Lim- seen dropped to 55; spouses may 9 any age, companions must be 50 or over. (This does not mean BEST ADVENTURE TRIPS The February issue of Outside cording to NCLL CEO andPresi- field Park, Ariz.; and Williamsburg Inn, Williamsburg, Va The problem for the organization is how to balance these de- sires — more adventuretravel more comfort — with the group's original intent of low-cost, educational travel. And, recognizing that more Americans are retiring earlier, the membership age has The $55 million will service debt andincrease liquidity, a welcome. Sailing instructionis included, along with opportunities travel, Many of the new retirees Dogwoodin 800/728-1506 bourn will honor existing deposit bookings, stay onits current pub- lished itineraries, and agreed that its current crewwill become Sea- ing on-board accommodations and all meals. Not included: air fare to St. Thomas. Contact: Woa menin the Wilderness. wa ve., St Paul, Minn. (612) 84 CHECK OUT OUR NEW SENIOR DISCOUNT PRICES | i Cruise Line for $55 million. Sea- @ Continued from H-1 inter- national efforts to save endan gered species, the care and feeding of silver r Central Europe ited, has sold Royal Cruise Line’s Queen Odyssey to Seabourn you would probably also delve into ecosys- randkids f| Princess Cruise Lines i ‘ $2470, if booked t of Pc audience who i ea cee A oe PACK ee i Naueerte the Fe ee na and Fle ack to Can 4 Or takin, Gr Line tour escorted tours by into — bunkhou eee or group trips. The who have been retiring uy t recently have most! 20s or Depres 1 comers afe over 55and are unsure howto approact all this free time loom ing in your future. there's a group alled Elderhostel that makes the Golden Horde xe look like a bunch bunch of Iden Hord Fe edd aurea 1960s. the ide etirement emed centered on either een, an See For those in the eir enthusiasm f | run erountl A Mave ) 0 sk a ; toule © ihe wayevou Vath i; i ; : otal anor nbehipss ie i lived. 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