FAB Senior Travel

28/12/2016

If you need supplemental medical oxygen and are traveling by air, you will need to use an FAA-approved portable oxygen concentrator on the airplane.

27/12/2016

Photo #9 has us planning a trip to California!

http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2016/12/14/travel/our-favorite-travel-photography-of-2016/s/18BEST-OF-2016-IMAGES-slide-8RFM.html

A collection of some of our favorite photography from this year, including a road trip through Namibia and Ireland’s gorgeous lighthouses.

22/12/2016

Thanks to Untours, Fyllis experienced Venice like a local, including easy access to the best gelato in the city!

http://www.fabseniortravel.com/venice-italy-lost-and-found-and-special-finds/

08/12/2016

100 glorious years of ! We've got the whole list of where you should visit on your next tour of US National Parks.

http://www.fabseniortravel.com/a-century-of-wonder-our-national-parks/

Bonnie Neely gives an overview of the US National Parks in honor of the 100th anniversary of the creation of the National Parks Service.

07/12/2016

In honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, take an inside look at the Pacific Aviation Museum at Pearl Harbor.

http://www.travelchannel.com/shows/celebrity-adventure-club/video/pacific-aviation-museum

Eric Stonestreet gets an up-close look at historic planes in Pearl Harbor.

04/11/2016

Are you brave enough to saunter outside one of Shanghai's tallest sky scrapers? We might be watching from inside the window...

30/10/2016

To catch up on all of Annie's adventures in the Dominican Republic with Fathom Travel, check out the series of stories on the FAB blog!

http://www.fabseniortravel.com/blog/

Each week FAB Senior Travel presents a blog on a different location. FAB Senior Travel furnishes destination details: arrival, points of interest, food, and entertainment. Our destinations span the world.

24/10/2016

Some photos as the Fathom leaves the Port of Miami.

30/09/2016

October is around the corner, so we hope you've started planning your Ghost Tours!

http://www.fabseniortravel.com/florida-st-augustine-ghost-tours/

Fyllis Hockman takes on two St. Augustine Ghost Tours - the Ghosts and Gravestones Trolley Tour and the Creepy Crawley Pub Crawl.

29/09/2016

Icelandic capital switches off street lights to give people a better view of the Aurora Borealis.

26/09/2016

You won't find these fun facts about Peterhof Palace in Wiki. Peter I installed these trick sprinklers along the garden path. When visitors walked down the path, the sprinklers would activate, getting them wet. I tried to sneak through one of the sprinkler areas...but, alas, got really wet. This statue of Peter I is more fun from a rear view. If you can throw a coin into the boot, your wish will come true. It's harder than it looks!

25/09/2016

St. Petersburg's bridges open in the early morning hours to allow big ships to pass down the Neva River. There are night tour boats that will cruise the Neva beginning at 11:30 pm and back to port around 3:00 am. Food and drinks are served. The bridges and palaces along the Neva are lighted making for great picture taking. If you get caught on the wrong side of the bridge, you have to wait several hours for the bridge to close to get back to your hotel.

21/09/2016

Simply fun things along the tour today. Photo #1 - make a wish, throw a coin. If it lands on the pillings, your wish comes true. Photos #2 and #3: Kupetz Eliseev, a grocery store that imports food from around the world. The window has animated figures that changes every 6 months. Currently is the Nutcracker. Photo #4 is a Kvoss, a drink made from rye, yeast and sugar. It's good...a little sweet. Last photo is Veronica by the brass griffin. You stick your hand in the mouth of the griffin and make a wish.

21/09/2016

St. Petersburg, Russia. Veronica (guide) is showing me the landmarks, famous churches and teaching me the history of the Russian monarchy.

14/09/2016

The National Park Service is celebrating 100 years of preserving America’s most diverse landscapes. Texas is home to 16 designated sites, including...

06/09/2016

Many of your saw John Layton's article on Fathom, volunteer program for the Dominican Republic: http://www.fabseniortravel.com/fathom-volunteerism/ and asked for more information.
For October, there is a sailing on Oct. 9 and 23. Prices begin at $499/person for an interior cabin. January, 2017 also offers discounted volunteer travel. If you are interested contact Joyce Hosier, Cruise Planners, 407-332-7245 or email at [email protected].
This is a great time to give your time and skills as we begin the holiday season.

It doesn’t take long once you are onboard Adonia to realize your experience with Fathom is going to be very different than anything you have probably ever experienced. True, you have boarded a ship, but don’t compare this vessel and this experience to any past “cruise” vacations. Fathom is not...

06/09/2016

Great to be back in this great country of ours after seven months in South America. I've never seen Santa Fe look as green and beautiful as it does right now.

06/09/2016

05/09/2016

The five National Parks of southern Utah are filled with unimaginable beauty. Fyllis recommends a driver rather than a tour to make sure you don't miss a single vista!

http://www.fabseniortravel.com/utah-breath-taking-beauty/

Fyllis Hockman shares the best views and vistas in the the five national parks of southern Utah - Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Bryce and Zion.

04/09/2016

Elephants in Addo Elephant National Park, . Elephants are social animals that abide by a complex hierarchical structure. Family herds usually consist of related females and the offspring of successive generations. All members of a herd will follow the eldest female elephant’s lead on when and where to eat, drink and rest. Photo by

27/08/2016

Are you ready for Cuba and is Cuba ready for you? It all depends on whether you'd rather be a tourist or a traveler.

http://www.fabseniortravel.com/cuba-si-or-no/

John Layton and Albert Vigo share their tips for tourists and travelers to Cuba including details of the people to people requirements.

25/08/2016

If Iguazu Waterfalls hasn't been added to your bucket list, grab a pen! As one of the Seven Wonders of the World and the largest waterfall in the world, this stunning natural display is not to be missed. Over on the FAB blog Annie gives all her best travel tips for seeing this Argentinian beauty.

http://www.fabseniortravel.com/argentina-iguazu-waterfalls/

Annie shares travel tips for visiting Iguazu Waterfalls in Argentina, one of the seven Natural Wonders of the World and the largest waterfall in the world.

22/08/2016

The young people of Cusco, Peru keep the traditional dances alive as they perform in the social societies festival. Each group had a dance interpretation of the community's lore.

22/08/2016

Here's a close-up of a Picarone and John giving it a taste. They were really good. The price? You get 4 Picarones for S/ 3.00 (that's a buck!) The "dough" is made from the "flour" of two vegetables (Camote and Zapallo) and flour.

22/08/2016

On Sunday, John and I planned a walk-about in Cusco, Peru. We turned a corner to come face-to-face with a festival in full swing on the Plaza de Armas. The festival was hosted by the social societies of Cusco. Following the parade, each organization set up a food tent. This tent served Picarones (like a donut). They were delicious. See the short video on how they were made.

18/08/2016

The small town of Ollantaytambo is built with stones. The walls are stone and the streets are stone...all laid by hand. This is a great little town. Friendly people.

10/08/2016

Fromage anyone? If you love cheese pick out one of these weekend trips!

Check out festivals, trails and classes for the cheese-obsessed on TravelChannel.com.

09/08/2016

PL's green tent bar scene