Is Elderhostel the only educational travel organization for Lifelong Learners?
Elderhostel was the first and is still the largest educational travel organization for older adults. It sets the “gold standard” for all the other educational travel providers that have sprung up since Elderhostel was established in 1975. So, as of today, there are many other travel providers out there, some better than others. I always caution people to do their homework and make sure that a provider actually offers high quality educational content. Not all companies who call themselves educational travel providers, do. Why do you think lifelong learning programs, and educational travel programs like Elderhostel’s are so successful? I think lifelong learning programs fill a real need in people’s lives to stay connected, socially, mentally and emotionally. They want to be challenged, appreciated and needed – to still feel like they are part of mainstream society, even though they are getting older. And being involved in lifelong learning provides the perfect vehicle for giving back to
