Senior Travel Guide: How to Survive Squatty Potties and More!

Seniors, we have challenge! Toilets around the world are in one word: perplexing! The squatty potty can be found in luxury hotels, theaters, and shopping malls around the world. This marvel of science requires that you squat on your haunches over a hole in the floor, which means you need to do a balancing act. That is not an easy task! (Especially if you are a senior.)

Here are some important questions to ask yourself before traveling: What are my options if my roommate cancels out at the last minute? Can I take someone else on the cruise in their place? Is this covered by travel insurance? In fact, what exactly does my insurance policy cover? What happens if I lose track of time when I'm sightseeing and the ship leaves port without me? What are my rights if I am asked to leave the ship in another country due to illness or injury? Do I have a choice? What arrangements do I need to make in advance if I have special needs, or if I want to travel with my service-animal?

If you are a senior, and you are planning a trip or cruise, these are things you need to consider. You must know what to do in the event that the unexpected happens,because it often does. Learn from my experiences in what to do - and not do - so that you can have a fun, hassle-free vacation!

- Sara Raney, Senior Travel Advisor/Consultant