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    Road Scholar

    Learning travel 55+.

    What it is

    • Nonprofit educational travel.
    • For ages 55+.
    • 5,500+ programs worldwide.
    • Solo travelers welcome.
    • Senior-paced.
    • Was Elderhostel.

    Trips

    • Domestic + international.
    • $1,000-$10,000+.
    • 5-21 days typical.
    • All meals + activities.
    • Senior comprehensive.
    • Solo-friendly.

    Senior wins

    • Make friends easily.
    • Educational expert lectures.
    • Slow pace.
    • Single supplement options.
    • No tip pressure.
    • Senior community.

    Topics

    • History tours.
    • National parks.
    • Cooking + wine.
    • Music + arts.
    • Adventure (gentler).
    • Senior wide variety.

    Online programs

    • Lectures from home.
    • $50-$300.
    • If can't travel.
    • Online community.
    • Senior intellectual stimulation.
    • Shorter commitment.

    Activity levels

    • 1-6 scale.
    • 1-2 — sedentary.
    • 3-4 — moderate walking.
    • 5-6 — active.
    • Senior pick honestly.
    • Avoid frustration.

    Road Scholar = senior travel friends

    Many senior solo travelers find their tribe through Road Scholar. Educational + slow-paced + friend-making. From $1,000 trips. Online programs cheaper. Trusted nonprofit since 1975. Best educational senior travel. Especially for solo travelers.