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Unbelievably Good Deals and Great Adventures that You Absolutely Can't Get Unless You're Over 50, 2009-2010 |  | Author: Joan Rattner Heilman Publisher: McGraw-Hill Category: Book
List Price: $16.95 Buy New: $7.50 as of 9/2/2010 23:53 CDT details You Save: $9.45 (56%)
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Seller: Garden of Goods Rating: 17 reviews Sales Rank: 305104
Media: Paperback Edition: 18 Pages: 320 Number Of Items: 1 Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9 Dimensions (in): 9 x 1.4 x 0.7
ISBN: 0071598847 Dewey Decimal Number: 640 EAN: 9780071598842 ASIN: 0071598847
Publication Date: December 11, 2008 Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Amazon.com Review One American turns 50 every 7.6 seconds, and here's a book that caters to the pocketbooks of this ever-increasing traveling population. "Ten years ago when I wrote the first edition of Unbelievably Good Deals, active vacation and adventure trips were seldom offered to mature travelers," says author Joan Heilman. "Today, however, these readers, especially baby boomers who've just turned 50, are looking for action, and the book reflects that trend." This complete compendium for senior discounts includes special offers for adventure travel; lifetime admission tickets to national parks; airfare specials; up to 50 percent off on hotels and restaurants; discounts for golf, tennis, and ski vacations; and trips, clubs and matchmaking services for singles. The book also offers advice on how to beat the cost of car rentals; save money on train, bus, and boat fares; find thrifty alternative lodgings all over the world; uncover the best shopping values; discover volunteering opportunities; and get the lowdown on going back to school. The last chapter provides an overview of organizations for people over 50 and what they can offer, or what you can offer them. As the author points out, "When you consider that there are more people in this country over the age of 55 than there are children in elementary and high schools, you can see why we have powerful potential to influence what goes on around here." --Kathryn True
Product Description
The over-50 set’s bible for bargains, from golf to globetrotting Inside this proven bestseller you will find even more information about trips, discounts, clubs, programs, and special perks--only good if you are over 50! Unbelievably Good Deals and Great Adventures That You Absolutely Can’t Get Unless You’re Over 50 includes amazing bargains on airfares, hotels, car rentals, public transportation, vacations designed for you and your grandkids, tennis camps, golf vacations, ski clubs, bike trips, and free--or almost free--college educations. “One of the most-thumbed volumes on my desk. A fantastic piece of research.” --Betsy Wade, New York Times “The bargain hunter’s bible.” --AARP The Magazine “Great trips for the over-50-but-not-over-the-hill-crowd.” --Chicago Tribune
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OBVIOUS August 30, 2010 Claudette C. Dolinski The book is way too fundamental in searching out a value. If you need it, you are not cost conscious; and probably would not read if you were planning a future endeavor.
Not worth the update August 24, 2010 P. Shamseldin (Egypt) If you already have one of these books from a previous year, do not bother to buy this 2009-2010 update. I could not find anything new that was offered.
good information in book August 11, 2010 R. Jones (Pahrump, NV) Book in excellent condition, good service. I haven't read the whole thing yet, but some of the ideas are definitely worthwhile.
Unbelievably Good Deals and Great Adventures that You Absolutely Can't Get Unless You're Over 50, 2009-2010 May 27, 2010 Barbara H. Debellis (Aumsville, Oregon) A great book for the "over 50" crowd. Very affordable and good suggestions to keep you active. Received the item promptly and in stated condition.
Title is misleading--should say "OVER 62" October 2, 2009 B. Miller (Ogunquit, ME) 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I agree with the other negative reviews on this book. There's VERY little for anyone under 62. Now if the book were titled "Unbelievably good deals and great adventures that you absolutely cant get unless you're 'over 62'" or "unless youre a SENIOR" i wouldnt have been bothered. But the "over 50" thing? well, it just felt like that was put in the title to get a sucker like me to buy the book (i'm 52).
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