Travel Safely

Elderhostel (Now "Exploritas")

Description:

Not-for-profit organization specializing in educational travel for older adults, offering tours and local events geared toward seniors.


International Society of Travel Medicine

Description:

Organization to promote healthy and safe travel abroad.


National Center for Injury Prevention and Control

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Description:

The NCIPC website offers a wide variety of factsheets and other resources to prevent falls, fire, automobile accidents and other injuries, including a section on "Injuries and Older Adults"


National Safety Council

Description:

Public service organization dedicated to educating and influencing people to prevent accidental injuries and deaths; website includes information about falls in the home and community, and a wide variety of safety topics.


Travel and Recreation for Seniors

Source: U.S. Government

Description:

Travel resources and safe travel information for older adults.


Travel.State.Gov

Source: U.S. Department of State

Description:

Information, alerts and tips for safe travel abroad; includes special information for seniors and people with disabilities.


Travelers' Health

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Description:

Information on vaccinations, illness and injury abroad, safe food and water and other things travelers should know before leaving the country.