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Where to Find Great Senior Travel Discounts

Posted by JE Jones on Mar-8-2010


Where to Find Great Senior Travel Discounts
Among baby boomers and seniors, travel is often a number one priority in retirement. Finding travel senior discounts can a great way to save money and, lets face it, saving money is fun too! Here are some great senior travel discounts to help you save money:

Senior Travel Tips and Discounts

Senior Travel Tips and Discounts

Senior Discounts on Transportation

When you begin planning your trip, how to get there is the first thing on the list. These places offer senior discounts:

Greyhound Senior Discounts - Traveling by Greyhound bus allows you to really see the countryside and leave the driving to someone else - Plus it saves money over flying. Greyhound offers discounts for seniors of 5% on fares for those age 62 and older.

Amtrak offers a 15% discount for those age 62 and older. For those age 60 and older, Amtrak offers a 10% discount.

Hotels offering Senior Travel Discounts

Best Western offers a 10% discount for those over age 55, plus extras like early or late check-in, free room upgrades or complimentary continental breakfast.

Choice Hotels offers a 10% discount to seniors over age 50 and a 20-30% discount for those over age 60 with advance reservations.

Hyatt Hotels offer up to a 50% discount for seniors over age 62.

Marriot Hotels offer a 15% discount for over age 62, available for hotels worldwide.

Other Travel deals for Seniors

National Parks Senior Pass This pass is for seniors over age 62 and costs $10, which gives free or reduced rates at National Parks. The pass is valid for the lifetime of the cardholder so it’s well worth the $10!

Check out special seniors only tours like this Younger Next Year Boomer Ski Retreat or these Spring Training Travel Packages for Seniors. Besides the advantage of traveling with other seniors, great travel rates are built into these all-inclusive packages.

Travel specialists like VacationsToGo offer senior travel discounts on cruises and tours.

Check out Exploritas, formerly Elderhostel, which offers not-for-profit travel for learning and adventure for those over age 50. Over 8,000 different tours available in all 50 states and 90 different countries.

As always, if you are retired military, a member of AAA or other groups, be sure to check those discounts too when you travel. Sometimes the way to get a great deal is to ASK for it! One way to keep up with new discounts is to sign up for newsletters offered by sites like these:

AAA offers a newletter on discounts available

AARP members get discounts on travel items like airport parking, rental cars, at hotels and more.

Orbitz and others. Besides a newsletter, Orbitz offers many travel discount coupons to use when planning a trip through their website.

Be aware that sometimes the best senior travel discounts are available only on the website and sometimes, it’s best to call the hotel or place you’d like the discount to see what’s available. If you don’t see the discount on their site, call and ask.

If you’re traveling outside the continental US, make sure the senior discounts still apply. Also ask about possible restrictions. Sometimes better deals are available if staying during the weekdays as opposed to weekends, for instance.

This is just the tip of the iceburg in senior travel discounts. As I find more great discount sites, I will post them so keep checking back.


Over Age 55 Discounts for Valentine’s Day or any Special Day

Those over 55 can get great Valentine’s Discounts on flowers, candy, Valentine cards and more.Check out some of these great age 55 discounts, not just for Valentine’s Day, but every day of the year.

Factory Card & Party Outlets Those over 55 enjoy discounts of 10% off most party items purchased in the store. Planning a retirement party or anniversary party for someone over age 55? Check with individual stores to find those who participate in the senior discount program.

Many Hallmark Hallmark stores offer senior discounts and you can buy all your cards here at a 10% discount. Plus Hallmark also offers lots of gift items. Check with each individual Hallmark store near you to see what sort of senior discount, if any, that they offer.

Rite Aid is a large drugstore chain with stores in almost every state. Ask about their free Living More program. As a senior, you can enroll for senior discounts such as 20% off your entire purchase on the first Tuesday of each month and 10% off Rite Aid brand products any other day.

Need a Discount on Flowers this Valentines Day? Check with local flower stores and florists and ask about senior discounts.

1800FLOWERS offers a 15% senior discount to those over age 50 by putting in the word SENIOR into the promo code spot when ordering, either online or by phone. When ordering by telephone, mention the word SENIOR to the operator.

Check with your favorite florist to see if they offer a senior discount.

Many stores offering gift baskets also offer over 55 discounts. Most Mrs. Fields Cookies stores offer 10% senior discounts to those over age . You can get gift baskets here, as well as other sweets and gifts.Check your local Mrs. Fields for age requirements.

Would you like to take your sweetie out to dinner for Valentines? Here’s a listing of restaurants offering senior discounts on About.com. One other money saving tip for eating out - sign up for the membership offer on your favorite restaurant’s website. You usually get discount email coupons for $5 off an entree, a free appetizer or a free dinner on your birthday.

You can also go to a website like RetailMeNot.com and do a search for your favorite restaurant coupons. That way, if they don’t have a senior discount, per se, you can still get a deal on dinner.

Try this great book, available on Amazon.com for more senior discount info and ideas:

Unbelievably Good Deals and Great Adventures that You Absolutely Can’t Get Unless You’re Over 50, 2009-2010

Many department stores, like Kohls, offers senior discounts, so check with them for age requirements and the specific days for shopping. The Kohl’s in my area offers a senior discount to over age 60.

Some jewelry stores, like Zales, offer online coupons if you’re in the mood to get your Valentine some jewelry for the holiday. Check with other coupon sites as well. These aren’t strictly for over age 55 but you can still get a good deal.

Free Samples and Coupons at Start Sampling

Posted by JE Jones on Dec-28-2009


I love finding online coupons and getting free samples of products. I’ve been a member of Start Sampling.com for quite some time and have found lots of great money saving coupons there. Sign up is totally free and here’s just some of the money saving coupons and tips they offer:

Just some of the current free samples available at Start Sampling are for Prilosec, Head and Shoulders, Loreal products, Remedy Life, which is an email ezine on health and healthy aging which also offers free samples and coupons, Dove Products and many, many more.

Do you use discount coupons when you shop? What a great way to save money! Start Sampling also offers dozens of coupons such as a $2 coupon for Nivia body wash, Pup-Peroni and Milk Bone dog treats, $1 coupons for Kellogg cereal, Keebler crackers, Buddig lunch meats, Aunt Jemima syrup and lots more. Just clip and print these coupons every time you go to the grocery store. You can even get these coupons sent to your cell phone!

Other Start Sampling goodies include forums, games, helpful hints and recipes. free newsletters and ebooks.

Features now available at Start Sampling are forums to give reviews of products or read what others are saying. Whenever I buy something new, I usually check customer ratings and reviews and Start Sampling has a new section called Vocal Pont.com where you can sign up and read and write these reviews. Free product samples and coupons are available here as well and sign up is free.

Check out our other articles on saving money, senior discounts and money saving coupons.


I’m always looking for more money saving coupons, especially at Christmas time when everybody is more budget conscious. Here are some of the latest coupons to save you money this holiday season.

Coupon for $5 off Enfagrow Premium Vanilla - use at your favorite supermarket

Save at least 75 cents on any Kellogg’s Honey Smacks cereal at your favorite grocery store

Save your feet this holiday - Save $2 on any Dr. Scholl’s For Her Insole or Dr. Scholl’s For Her Smooth my Sole micro file at your favorite pharmacy

Lose weight this holiday season - Save $3 Off any ten Weight Watchers Smart Ones products at your favorite grocery store

Get a coupon for $10 off your next purchase at your local Comp USA or Tiger Direct store

Get up to 50 FREE prints from CVS Photo Center! Sign up today!

Save 40% on Oh Boy! Oberto products sold by Amazon.com

Save $1.50 on any package of Hormel Refrigerated Entree at your Favorite Supermarket


Buy One Get One Free on next order at Lane Bryant - Denim Jackets, Cardigan Sweaters, Jeans, Danskin Activewear and more


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Join the largest online diabetic community and see if you qualify to receive a glucose meter at no charge

Get an extra $10 off Magazine prices - as low as $4.69 - Parents, Good Housekeeping, Oprah, Ladies Home Journey + more

check out more great money saving coupons at Coupon Surfer.com

New Senior Discounts

Posted by JE Jones on Oct-29-2009

Here are some new senior discounts I’ve come across.

Goodwill Industries

Everybody is familiar with Goodwill stores, which have locations throughout the US. Goodwill Industries provides education, training, and career services for people with
disadvantages.

Discount: 10%-20% discount varying by store. Discount may be
valid only on certain days of the week so check with the store nearest you.

Age Requirement: 55+

Discount Restrictions: Age requirement, discount amount and
participation can vary by location. Call your local Goodwill for more details - Toll Free: (800) 741-0186.

Cinemark Theaters

Want to go to a Movie? Cinemark Theaters offers discounts to seniors

Discount: Save up to 35% on regular adult ticket prices. On
Mondays, save up to an additional 10% on all showings.

Age Requirement: 62+

Discount Restrictions: Qualifying age and discount amount
may vary by location.

Website: www.cinemark.com

Want to know more about where to find senior discounts? To search for more great senior discounts and sign up for a free newsletter visit SeniorDiscounts.com. On this website, you can join in discussions too or search for discounts by city and zip code.

Save Money with Coupon Chief - Online Discount Codes

Posted by JE Jones on Sep-16-2009

Online discount codes can save you money when shopping online. I never purchase anything without checking my favorite sources for discount codes. One of my new favorites is Coupon Chief where you can not only search hundreds of money saving discount codes, you can actually get paid for submitting discount codes that you find.

Coupon Chief’s Pays-2-Share program allows you to create a free account and upload discount codes that you’d like others to know about.  If people use your codes, you earn 2% of the sales. So, this added feature means Coupon Chief can not only save you money, but earn you some too!

So me, shopping is fun when I can save money and comparing prices and discount codes means I get a great deal on whatever I buy.  The holidays are coming too and what better time to start lining up your coupon discount codes for gifts?

Would you like to save money on a restaurant coupon? With the right discount code, you can get 60% off a $25 gift certificate at Restaurants.com. From toys to games to gift baskets, you can find great online discount codes at Coupon Chief.

With the current economy, we all want to save money were we can. Whenever you are buying online, be sure to check Coupon Chief to help you save even more every time you shop. Here’s a handy list of the hundreds of stores on Coupon Chief which offer terrific discount codes.

How to Find Grocery Discount Coupons

Posted by JE Jones on Aug-9-2009
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Clipping discount grocery coupons isn’t what it used to be! These days, everybody wants to save money on groceries and free discount coupons are available, if you know where to look. You can find printable coupons online or sign up for things like ValPak which offers coupons specifically for your area.

Here are some great places to find grocery discount coupons, printable online discount coupons and others:

The Coupon Surfer offers hundreds of free discount online coupons for groceries and more, including online stores, clothing, restaurants and gifts. There are links to product sites, like Betty Crocker, Birds Eye and Butterball turkey discount coupons. It requires registration but it’s free to register for the discount coupon website.

At Coupon Surfers, when you sign up, you enter your zip code and you can ask for free discount coupons to be sent to your email from your area for grocery, restaurants and more.

Coupons.com is another great printable discount coupon site for grocery items. If you put in your zip code, you can find even more printable coupons for your specific area.

MyGroceryDeals.com offers printable grocery coupons and also allows you to sign up for grocery stores where you shop the most and view their weekly ads so you always know what’s on sale. You can also get coupons by email and create shopping lists if you want to.

Start Sampling.com Registration is free with this site featuring grocery discount coupons and samples. You can even find free magazine subscriptions here sometimes. I’ve sent away for quite a few product samples through this site.

Sunday Saver lets you browse the weekly grocery ads for stores in your area.

RetailMeNot.com offers printable discount coupons for various things, as well as discount codes you can use when ordering things online. Some of the discount codes work and some don’t. You just have to take a little time to fish around this site for money saving coupon.

Sign up for the ValPak for your area. These packets of coupons are mailed to you and are specific to your area. ValPak also has a website with other coupons for businesses in your area which you can print out.

Purchase an Entertainment book for your area. Entertainment books cost about $20 but have hundreds of discount coupons for your area. You also get free access to their discount coupon website, where even more coupons for groceries and other food items in your area. The 2008 Entertainment book had $5 discount coupons for groceries at Kroger’s for each month of the year! This year, the offer is for $5 grocery coupons for Tom Thumb. PS, if you sign up with Coupon Surfers above, you can get $5 off each Entertainment book.If you’re a senior, check with your grocery store to see if they offer any senior discounts. I have a card from Kroger’s which gives me a 10% discount every Tuesday because I’m over 55.

Always check the local newspaper and even magazines you read for discount coupons.

This is just the tip of the ice burg as far as grocery discount coupons go. Coupons and discounts are available if you regularly check through the resources above. You may even find you’re saving hundreds of dollars a year overall on your groceries and other items with the constant use of discount coupons.

Senior Discounts Too!

National Parks Service offers great season discount passes for seniors.

Many need low cost vacation ideas with the struggling economy. To help out struggling families and baby boomers, the National Park Service has decided to waive summer entrance fees at 147 national parks and monuments all across the country.

Want to visit the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone and Yosemite this summer? The entry will be free on three separate weekends this summer.

Don’t forget, baby boomers, that the National Parks Service also has great discount passes available for seniors. Click here for more information.

You can get free admission on the following weekends: June 20-21 (Father’s Day Weekend - what a great gift idea!), July 18-19 and Aug. 15-16. So pack up the car or RV and take use this low cost vacation idea to see some beautiful scenery in our National Parks.

For more great money saving ideas, visit our money saving idea and senior discount sections.

Boomer Living - More Senior Discounts!

Posted by JE Jones on Apr-13-2009

My article on where to find senior discounts was so popular, I decided to do an update.

Sweet Tomatoes Restaurant - I like Sweet Tomatoes because it’s all you can eat and mostly salad items. They also have soup, breads and delicious desserts. So far, every time I’ve been there, I’ve had a great coupon to use. Most sites offer 10% discount for those over 62 but you can also sign up for their “Club Veg” and get disounts too.

Chick-fil-A - Offers vary by location. Some offer 10% discount to those 50 and over and some offer a free coffee or small drink.

VitaCost Discount Vitamins offers a 5% discount to those 50 and over by using the discount code PC88ACR. Don’t let the economic woes keep you from getting the nutrition you need!

1-800-PETMED - Keep your pets healthy too! This site offers a 5% discount and free shipping to those over 50. Use the discount code CTM5.

Supercuts - $2 off the regular price of a hair cut for those over 60.

Rite Aid - More ways to stay healthy by using a senior discount. Rite Aid offers a program for seniors over age 55 called Living More. Benefits include 20% off purchases the first Tuesday of the month, plus 10% off your purchase all other Tuesdays. Also receive 10% off Rite Aid Brand products every day and 10% off cash prescriptions every day. Enrollment in the Living More program is free.

Costco offers a senior membership for those over age 50. Get coupons for free products when joining. Note: This senior discount is only for those who join Costco for the first time.

Old Town Buffet, Home Town Buffet and Country Buffet Restaurants offer up to a 10% discount with the purchase of the annual $1 Senior Club Card. Weekly drawings for free meals are also part of the Senior Club program. Senior Club is available for those over 60.

There is a great free newsletter from Senior Discounts that I highly recommend. You can submit your own senior discount tips and see them published as well. Keep track of great new senior discounts and it’s all delivered to your inbox!

Read about other Senior Discounts

Stay tuned for more great senior discounts.


Discounts for senior citizens can be from 10% to 15% of your purchase so, once you reach senior status, why not take advantage of those money saving opportunities? Senior discounts in every category are available, from restaurants to clothing stores, entertainment and travel.Senior Travel Discounts

National Park Senior Discount

If you’re over age 62, the National Park service offers a lifetime pass for only $10. If you own an RV or like to travel, this could be a real savings.

Senior Discounts for Hotels

I’ve found it’s always better to ask about various discounts at hotels. You can ask about AARP or senior discounts, for instance, but sometimes a price listed on the internet will beat the senior discount. If you have other memberships, ask about discounts relating to those as well. We are members of USAA so get many discounts with this.

•    Best Western - At least 10% off regular room rates. Late checkouts and other offers also available for those over age 55.
•    Choice Hotels - Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn, Clarion, Cambria Suites, MainStay Suites, Suburban, Econo Lodge, Rhodeway Inn Everyday. 10% discount for over 50
20-30% discount with advanced reservations (Sixty Plus Rate). Ages 60+.
Hyatt Save up to 50% at participating hotels. Ages 62+.
•    Marriott Hotels - A discount of at least 15% for ages 62+. Good seven days a week.
•    Motel 6 -10% discount at over 900 locations for those over 60.
Other Travel Discounts for Seniors
•    Amtrak - Everyday. 15% discount on adult rail fare with some exclusions for those over 62.
•    Greyhound - 5% discount on unrestricted passenger fares for those over 62.
National Car Rental - Everyday. Call 1-800-CAR-RENT for details for over 50.

Many stores offer senior citizen discounts on certain days of the week. I know I’m more likely to patronize businesses that save me money! The discounts aren’t always advertised, so if you have a favorite clothing store or grocery store, just ask about discounts for seniors. Saving 10% on a purchase can amount to a lot over time.

List of Businesses Offering Discounts for Seniors

Movies

•    AMC Theaters A discount of up to 30% is available for over 55 at most theater locations.
•    Regal Cinema A discounted senior movie ticket for over age 60
•    Hollywood Video 10% off all rentals and purchases. Ages 60+

Stores Offering Senior Discounts

•    Banana Republic 10% discount everyday for those over 50. Discount and age may vary by location.
•    Belks First Tuesday of the month. 15% discount. Ages 55+.
•    Goody’s Every Wednesday. 15% discount with some exclusions for over 55.
•    Goodwill 10% discount one day a week for ages over 55. Specifics may vary by location.
•    KB Toys Sign up for the Grandparent’s Reward Program, and receive 10 percent off your entire purchase on Tuesdays for ages over 50.
•    Kmart Gold K prescription discount program. Up to 20% discount on prescription medication. Ages 50+.
•    Kohl’s Senior discount 15% for over age 62. One day of the week and day varies per locations
•    Ross 10% off on Tuesdays for ages over 55 at participating locations.
Other Businesses Offering Discounts for Seniors
•    Jiffy Lube Many locations offer a discount for ages over 55
•    Kroger Day varies by location. 10% off total order. Ages 60+ (I got a senior discount at my local store for over age 55).
•    Rite Aid Join the free Living More Loyalty program, and save 10% off most purchases Tuesdays, plus 10% off cash prescriptions and Rite Aid brand products everyday. Bonus: Get 20% off purchases the first Tuesday of the month.
•    SuperCuts $2 off hair cut for ages over 60.

Restaurants Offering Some Sort of Discounts for Seniors – I’ve filled in the discount and age where I know it. If you are familiar with any of the discounts offered to seniors by these businesses, I’d love to add that information. Good at participating locations only.

•    Arby’s 10% discount for those over age 55
•    Bakers Square
•    Bennigan’s Bob’s Big Boy
•    Boston Market 10% senior discount not sure of age
•    Burger King A 10% discount for those over age 60
•    Carl’s Jr.
•    Carrows
•    Chick-fil-A
•    Chili’s 10% senior discount for those over age 55
•    Church’s Chicken
•    Coco’s Bakery Restaurants
•    Country Kitchen
•    Cracker Barrel Restaurant
•    Dairy Queen
•    Denny’s
•    Dunkin Donuts
•    El Pollo Loco
•    Elephant Bar Restaurant
•    Fosters Freeze
•    Fresh Choice
•    Friendly’s Restaurant and Ice Cream
•    Fuddruckers
•    Golden Corral
•    Gondola Pizza & Steak House
•    Grandy’s
•    Hardees 33-cent drinks every day for those over 65
•    HomeTown Buffet
•    IHOP A 10% discount for those over age 55
•    Jack in the Box
•    Kentucky Fried Chicken
•    Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
•    Krystals
•    Le Peep
•    Long John Silver’s discount for those over 55
•    McDonald’s – discounted coffee for seniors
•    Mrs. Fields Cookies 10% discount every day for those over age 60
•    Ponderosa Steakhouse
•    Popeye’s Fried Chicken
•    Shoney’s offers 10% discount every day for those over 60 years
•    Sizzler
•    Sonic Drive In
•    Souper Salad
•    T.J. Cinnamons
•    Taco Bell – offers Free drinks to seniors
•    TCBY – offers 10% discount every day for those over 55
•    Todai
•    Village Inn
•    Wendy’s 10% discount for those over age 55
•    Whataburger

Check out the websites of your favorite eating places. Sometimes if you register for a membership “club” for free, you get a discount on your next purchase or something free on your birthday. I just registered with Boston Market and got a $3 discount coupon for my next purchase. Many restaurants will send you discount coupons around your birthday too.

The best way to get discounts for seniors is to ASK if one is offered. Many businesses don’t advertise the discount or you may need a special card or something to take advantage of it, but there are literally hundreds of ways to save money on nearly every things you purchase with discounts for seniors.