As you have come into your Senior Years, do you find yourself avoiding holiday travel?

I recently traveled for Memorial Day Week-end so I could spend time with some friends. But, I was there early and left well after the week-end to avoid traffic and folks with road rage. Is this a sign of age or do I just prefer extended holidays? I kinda think it's a little of both.

Yes, but I never did travel on holidays even when I was younger. The crowds always reminded me of lemmings rushing to their doom.

I have avoided holiday travel for a long time now, and have not been near an airport since 1993! I do not like crowds, and travelling involves great numbers of people. I do not think that this is the sign of age, but rather a sign of the times that we live in. Everything today is RUSH, RUSH RUSH and I do not want to be a part of that. I have friends that are just as pleased to see me when it is not a holiday - so if and when I do travel it will be in off-holiday season. CJ

For me it's not a senior thing, I have always hated traveling on a holiday. I think the prices are higher, and I don't like the crowds. I would rather travel the week before or after.

It's just common sense to arrive early and leave late. I don't think it has anything to do with age. We never go anywhere on major holiday weekends because of the crowds and traffic. I hope you enjoyed yourself.

Anybody in their right mind tries to avoid holiday

traffic, good for you that you're retired and can

go early and leave late to avoid it.

Avoiding traffic jams is one of the benefits of age. Offhand I'd say you have a handle on what's important and should be applauded for your plan.

Not really, because now I'm traveling to see my kids. I've always avoided the busiest days so I just keep my schedule flexible. Of course with rising gas prices, airfares, etc.....traveling is going to be tough anyway.

we always try to avoid rush hours and holiday travel.we always planned our holidays low season.

No. If I wish to go somewhere at a weekend or bank holiday,then i'd take a train.

I think it is a sign of wisdom.....

Yes I do even to the doctor,ha ha ha

Good Question.

not until i became 85.

not if i am driving -- flying yes!!!