Travel to St Lucia : a Fortnight in Paradise
Despite the tightening COVID restrictions, Deborah Unger discovers it was well worth the effort to travel to St Lucia for a relaxing two weeks in the sun at The Landings…
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Despite the tightening COVID restrictions, Deborah Unger discovers it was well worth the effort to travel to St Lucia for a relaxing two weeks in the sun at The Landings…
Jonathan Hiltz goes on a tour around Rincon de la Vieja National Park in Costa Rica, enjoying the spectacular scenery and wildlife, ending up in hot water. There are many…
Mexico is a wonderful place to visit, and how better to explore the North American country that on tailor made Yucatan holidays. Hordes of people fly into Cancún from North…
The pandemic has somehow impacted our mental health, so it is a good idea to try sports such as rock climbing that will challenge our physical and mental strength. Rock…
Arianna Stephen gives some tips for those planning to spice up their holidays to Grenada in the Caribbean. Grenada, ‘The Spice Isle,’ is indeed famous for its spices, such as…
Jonathan Hiltz takes a bird’s eye view of Costa Rica at 10,000 feet and suggests the Central American country should be on your bucket list. There is something truly poetic…
Want to explore lush green rainforests, towering mountains and volcanic mysteries in the Caribbean this winter? Arianna Stephen recommends you go on your Dominica holidays. If you are on the…
Arianna Stephen suggests you could do far worse than choosing to go on your Anguilla holidays if you are seeking some Caribbean sun this winter. Nestled in the north of…
Is Barbados open for travel? Arianna Stephen explains current Barbados travel restrictions and what to expect when you arrive. 2020 to 2021 has been a rough time for tourists worldwide…
Many people are now contemplating leaving cities and heading for open spaces. Here is Travel Begins at 40’s guide to remote work in paradise. What if we told you that…
Following on from his first youthful Travel Tales Mark Bibby Jackson recounts his epic journey to America from Brazil to Mexico. Although my love of travel was cemented in Nepal…
April 22 is Earth Day; a global event celebrated each year to demonstrate support for the protection of our environment. This year the theme is Restore Our Earth. Say yes…
Jonathan Hiltz gives advice on where to go on a Costa Rica visa run, suggesting you could do far worse than choosing Cancun, Mexico. Costa Rica is a country with…
In the latest in our #SustainableSunday series, Mark Bibby Jackson interviews Flavia Santoro, president of ProColombia, the government entity that promotes international tourism, foreign investment and non-traditional exports in Colombia…
We conclude our series of Atlantic Canada Voices by chatting with Patrick and Pamela Wallace, owners of the multi-award winning luxury wilderness resort and hotel Trout Point Lodge, Nova Scotia…
Continuing our Series of Atlantic Canada Voices, Mark Bibby Jackson chats with Gary Schneider founder of the Macphail Woods Ecological Forestry Project in Prince Edward Island, Canada. For you, what…
Continuing our series of Atlantic Canada Voices, Travel Begins at 40’s Mark Bibby Jackson chats with Daniel Sinclair, Interpretation Supervisor at Fundy National Park, New Brunswick, Canada, about the sustainability…
In the first of a series of articles in association with Atlantic Canada, entitled Atlantic Canada Voices, Travel Begins at 40’s Mark Bibby Jackson talks with Lori McCarthy, the founder…
In celebration of International Women’s Day 2021 (8 March), the incredible work shaped by women from across the globe deserves to be recognised. From the first African American female Mayor…
In 1973, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) declared 3 March as World Wildlife Day to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild animals and plants. Wildlife is the…
Renowned for its matchless luxury and protected natural wonders, Riviera Nayarit Mexico stretches along 192 miles of pristine Pacific coastline framed by the majestic Sierra Madre Mountains. With virgin beaches…
Jonathan Hiltz argues that the commitment to sustainable tourism in Costa Rica makes the Central American country a must-see destination for those of us with itchy feet who don’t want…
Travelling to Central America is a guarantee of enjoying beautiful beaches, dazzling nature, great hiking trails, legendary cities and towns, and the chance to discover Mayan ruins from the vibrant…
For many years Costa Rica has rightly been regarded by many as leading the way in sustainable tourism. In an exclusive interview with Travel Begins at 40, and as part…
Stretching from Alaska in the north to Tierra del Fuego in the south, the Americas is not one but two wonderful and vibrant continents full of rich and varied opportunities for the Over 40 and Over 50 travel adventurer. Whether it is the beaches of the Caribbean, the lost temples of the Inca, Mayan or Aztec Empires, or trekking in the wilds of Patagonia, at Travel Begins at 40, our pages our full of personal travel experiences, as well as details of the best festivals in the Americas, the latest travel news, and the most wonderful travel offers. Follow Mark Bibby Jackson on his travels through Patagonia in search of his Welsh heritage or Mike East as he learns to surf off the coast of Costa Rica. Let our Americas travel experiences inspire you to head off the beaten track yourselves and enjoy the most diverse travel experiences. You won’t forget it.