Retirement is the perfect time to start checking destinations off your bucket list, but planning memorable travel takes more than choosing a location. In this episode of Kitchen Table Finance, Nick Nauta sits down with travel advisor Kim Barber of My Globetrotter Travel to discuss how retirees can make the most of their travel years.
Kim shares practical advice on planning bucket-list vacations, budgeting for travel during retirement, avoiding common mistakes, and deciding when to take those once-in-a-lifetime trips. They also discuss cruises, travel insurance, international destinations, group travel, and the technology that makes traveling easier than ever.
Whether you’re dreaming of an African safari, an Alaskan cruise, or simply looking for ways to stretch your travel budget, this conversation offers practical insights to help you travel with confidence.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why retirement is often the ideal time for bucket list travel
- How to create a realistic retirement travel budget
- Why traveling during shoulder season can save money and improve your experience
- Common mistakes retirees make when planning major trips
- The benefits of cruises for retirees and first-time cruisers
- Why travel insurance is worth considering for international travel
- Tips for planning multi-generational family vacations
- The best destinations for first-time international travelers
- Helpful travel apps that simplify international travel
- Why waiting too long to take your dream trip can limit your options
Connect with Kim Barber
Website: https://myglobetrottertravel.com
Instagram: @myglobetrottertravel
Contact SRB today at 517-321-4832 or email us at info@srbadvisors.com. Don’t forget to subscribe to our channel for more bite-sized financial and retirement tips. https://www.youtube.com/@shotwellrutterbaer
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