8 Great and Inexpensive Travel Ideas for Your Retirement Bucket List. Being a retiree gives you a lot of advantages when it comes to traveling. For one, you have a flexible schedule which means you can save on airfares and hotels. You also don’t need to rush your trip just because you’re tied up to a deadline in the office or your boss is demanding that get back as soon as you can.

However, although being retired means a lot of freedom, it doesn’t mean that you can book a trip to just about any place your agents tells you. Without proper planning, you can end up spending all your precious retirement funds on your trips.

Great and Inexpensive Travel Ideas for Your Retirement Bucket List

Here are 8 of the must-have travel but inexpensive ideas you should definitely try:

1. Go on a cruise trip to Asia

Traveling on a cruise ship is one of the best ways to relax without sacrificing the essence of a retirement trip. There are a lot of inexpensive travel packages, particularly to Southeast Asia, you can choose from. If you want to save more, make sure to book your trips before the months of November through March as these are their busiest months of the year. If you’re not a fan of Southeast Asian countries, Alaska is another good option.

2.   Take an RV to the Pacific Coast

Driving an RV to the Pacific Coast will expose you to the exhilarating beauty of the Pacific Ocean. And because you’re in an RV, it gives you a wide range of activities you can do while in the area. You can go fishing, read a book or spend some time just watching the birds. You might even be surprised to find a lot of retirees in their RVs around the area.

Another good way to save on your trip is to bring your own eco-friendly electric cooler. You can find a lot of these coolers online or you can borrow one from a friend or relative for your trip. Because there are a lot of easy ways to run an electric cool box, you’ll be surprised on how it can make your trip more comfortable and convenient.

3. Book a trip to the major cities

If you’re looking for a new experience, you can try visiting St. John, Virgin Islands. This place can give you the familiarity of the country with a taste of the Caribbean experience. Las Vegas is also a good option since it has retiree-friendly hotel rates, discount coupons and affordable transportation.

4. Go out of the country

This is perhaps one of the most common travel ideas among retirees. If you’re still not sure where to book a trip, you can try Italy. Because of the slowed economy, hotel prices are offered at a much-lowered price. There are also a lot of places to explore, particularly when it comes to art, music and history.

5. Go on a road trip to a National Park

According to a few surveys, visiting a National Park is one of the most common destination retirees have on their bucket lists. If you have the same idea, you can save on your trip by bringing your own car or mini-van. Because you have your own means of transportation, you can go at your own pace. You won’t also need to socialize with strangers as compared with going on private tours.

6. Take a day trip to Mexico City

If you fancy walking around markets and visiting museums, you definitely shouldn’t miss Mexico City on your bucket list. You can do a lot of activities in the area, such as eating tacos, floating in little rafts and going on day trips to the ancient pyramids.

The expensive part of the trip is the cost of buses going from one city to another. In case you have a specific place to visit in the region, it’s best if you take the time to really enjoy the area before you travel to your next destination. An alternative option is to go in a group or find someone in the area who’s willing to do a home exchange.

7. Travel to the remote areas of the world

There are a lot of places in the world which hold great views and experience for travelers but are rarely visited. The rural Madagascar is one of them. Since the area is remote, rates aren’t as expensive as those in the cities. Aside from the lower rates, navigating in these areas can also give you a different type of experience. Your skill as well as your patience will be tested but you’ll definitely get serenity on this trip.

8. Go boating in Myanmar

If you don’t fancy getting on a cruise ship, you can book a trip directly to Myanmar. The cost of going to this destination isn’t as cheap as it was before so it’s a good idea to plan your activities ahead of time. If your budget is limited, you can search for monasteries and monks in the region who are willing to take in travelers for a small amount of money. When in Myanmar, boating in some of its untouched beaches or lakes can give you a one of a kind experience. You can go visit its monasteries and temples after.

Note: The above post is provided by contributor Simon Barker who reached out to provide Leisure Freak’s readers these 8 Great and Inexpensive Travel Ideas for Your Retirement Bucket List.

Author Bio:

Being highly passionate about inexpensive traveling, Simon Barker is your go-to guy when it comes to saving money while making the most out of your trip. He is the owner and editor of ElectricCoolBox.co.uk where he shares his experiences and best tips.