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This generation of older adults is healthier, living longer, and eager to experience new travel and leisure opportunities. Finding information about these opportunities and planning these activities has been greatly facilitated by the Internet.
Travel
Organizations/Web Sites
Access Able Travel
A web based resource that provides access to information about: disabled travel, wheelchair travel, and mature travel.
Earthwatch
Earthwatch engages people worldwide in scientific field research and education to promote the understanding
and action necessary for a sustainable environment. Since 1971 the worldwide organisation has recruited over 65,000 volunteers in support of 2,800 field research projects in 118 countries. These volunteers have contributed over 10 million hours and £35 million to essential fieldwork.
Elderhostel
Elderhostel is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing a diverse and affordable selection of learning adventures to individuals 55 and over. Programs include traditional offerings as well as adventure, service and intergenerational programs. Elderhostel is the world's largest educational and travel organization for older adults.
Frommers.com Guide
Frommers.com is an online destination for travel planning including timely articles, message boards and excerpts form Frommers popular guidebooks.
Orbitz
Orbitz is a leading online travel company offering leisure and business travelers a wide selection of low airfares, as well as deals on lodging, car rentals, cruises, vacation packages and other travel. The site was created to address consumers' need for an unbiased, comprehensive display of fares and rates in a single location.
Seniors Vacation and Home Exchange
The Seniors Vacation And Home Exchange connects people age 50 plus with opportunities to exchange their homes for short or extended vacations.
Print and Other Resources
Lederman, E. Vacations that can change your life. Naperville, IL: Sourcebooks, 1998.
Travel 50 & Beyond covers worldwide vacation opportunities as well as the humorous, poignant, romantic and adventurous aspects of travel.
Leisure
Organizations/Web Sites
Andover Chamber Music Series
The Andover Chamber Music Series presents masterpieces of chamber music repertoire from the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries, in mixed ensembles of strings, winds, voice, and piano.
Firehouse Center
The mission of the Firehouse Center (Society for the Development of Arts and Humanities) is to advance the arts and humanities in the Greater Newburyport region by:
Newburyport Art Association
The Newburyport Art Association supports the visual arts through exhibitions,
education, lectures, and interest groups.
North Shore Arts Association
The North Shore Arts Association was founded in 1922. For over 80 years New England's most distinguished artists have painted, exhibited, and taught here. Today the NSAA has a thriving artist membership of over 375 contemporary
North Shore Music Theatre
Founded in 1955, North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) is a year round 1,800-seat theatre in the round.
Peabody Essex Museum
A place for community interaction through exhibits, classes and workshops, music and film.
Rockport Chamber Music Festival
A June music festival dedicated to the presentation of chamber and solo music performed by the finest musicians and ensembles available.
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