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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: $8.89 as of 3/10/2010 08:31 CST details You Save: $8.06 (48%)
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Seller: sbd- Rating: 13 reviews Sales Rank: 146836
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
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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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Title is misleading--should say "OVER 62" October 2, 2009 B. Miller (Ogunquit, ME) 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).
Good tips for seniors (over 50) February 9, 2009 B. Brown (Greensboro, NC, USA) Enjoyed looking through this book--there are some good tips for senior savings you might not have thought of.
I'm sure I'll use it next time I travel( plane fares, hotel discounts, restaurants, etc., plus there's a great section on senior volunteer opportunities, and another on helpful senior organizatons
Great Gift, Great Deals, Great Book! January 8, 2009 FMS (NJ) 1 out of 4 found this review helpful
I can't believe all this information is in one book! I gave this book as a gift to my parents--they loved it.
Good Deals book July 23, 2008 E. Hoffman (Maryland) 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book is very elementary. The 'Good Deals' represented here are not more than most informed 'seniors' are already aware of, like National Parks discounts, AARP discounts, AAA discounts, etc. Not worth the money or the effort to read it.
Unbelievably Good Deals & Great Adventures Over 50 July 22, 2003 27 out of 29 found this review helpful
My book club had this book on special so I decided to see if I could get it from Amazon cheaper. BOY, am I glad I did! I certainly would not recommend it. I was highly disappointed because there wasn't much for any one under 60 (62 is more like it). Every "deal" she listed is common knowledge. I gave it two stars only because some of the organizations listed...is worth checking out. But now you have the number so save your money for a really good book.
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