The UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office has measured an upsurge in the cases of over 50s needing consular assistance – that is code for getting themselves in a mess and needing help from the local government official.
Over 50s now represent 35% of people making all trips abroad, and new research reveals that nearly 70% of them say they are more adventurous with their trips now than ten years ago. Over a third have visited more than 20 countries and almost a fifth have taken part in adventure activities like bungee jumping or abseiling on recent holidays.
“In our recent research we were surprised to discover that a massive 65% of over 50s didn’t take out travel insurance,” said a government spokesman. “In addition, nearly half didn’t research their destination and only 27% made a note of their credit card number.” Good grief, make a note to make a note of my credit card numbers!
Full marks to the UK’s Foreign Office for joining forces with Lonely Planet to launch ‘World Wise’, an advice book aimed at older travelers. Dick Stroud
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