Is this book about disability?

No. This guide focuses on clear, respectful language that travel systems recognize. Many accommodations are based on functional needs such as reduced mobility or difficulty standing for long periods, which often applies to travelers over 60.

Will requesting help slow me down?

Usually the opposite. Clear requests made early reduce confusion, prevent mistakes, and help staff route you through established assistance processes.

What travel types does the guide cover?

Flights, airport assistance, TSA/security, delays and cancellations, cruises (ADA), international PRM assistance, theme park accommodations, and train travel.

Are there quick scripts I can use on the spot?

Yes. The guide includes one-page scripts, wallet-size phrases, and ‘say this, not that’ examples designed for fast use at counters, gates, and customer service.

The Smart Senior
Travel Guide

How Travelers Over 60 Get Better Treatment, Less Stress, and More Help Simply by Using the Right Words

Airports & Airlines TSA & Security Delays & Cancellations Cruises & ADA International PRM Theme Parks Train Travel

Paperback Ebook

Travel after 60 isn’t harder. The rules changed. This guide shows you the exact language that travel systems are trained to respond to—so you can move with calm confidence.

Why the Right Words Change Everything

Airports, airlines, cruise lines, and customer service teams don’t run on common sense. They run on categories, policy language, and workflows. When your request matches what staff are trained to recognize, the system activates.

Less explaining, more action
Less rushing, more safety
Less stress, more support
Better outcomes without confrontation

“I’m requesting assistance due to reduced mobility.”
“I need additional time for safety.”

Who This Guide Is For

This guide is written for travelers over 60 who want smoother trips without feeling awkward, rushed, ignored, or overexerted.

Couples who want calmer airport days
Solo travelers who want confidence without confrontation
Cruise travelers who want ADA accommodations explained clearly
Anyone tired of “toughing it out”

Not a disability manual. Not special favors. Just clear language that works.

What’s Inside the Book

Clear chapters that match real travel moments—before things get stressful. You’ll learn what to say at booking, check-in, security, the gate, onboard, during disruptions, and overseas.

Air Travel After 60

How to note assistance early, request pre-boarding, protect your energy, and handle seating and carry-ons.

TSA Without Stress

How to request help at screening, avoid rushing, and use simple safety-based language that staff understand.

Delays & Cancellations

What to say when plans change, how to rebook with support, and how to avoid exhaustion in chaos.

Cruises & ADA

How cruise accommodations work, what to request early, and how to stay comfortable onboard and ashore.

International PRM

PRM assistance explained clearly, with the exact phrase that works across many countries and airports.

Theme Parks & Trains

How seniors use functional-need requests to reduce standing, reduce walking, and enjoy the day at their pace.

Quick Scripts You Can Use Anywhere

No long explanations. No awkwardness. These short phrases are designed to be used at a counter, desk, or gate.

Booking / Reservation

Say this“Please note in my reservation that I’m requesting assistance due to reduced mobility.”

Security / Screening

Say this“I’d like to request assistance due to a medical or mobility condition.”

Delays / Rebooking

Say this“I have assistance noted in my reservation and need help with next steps.”

International Travel

Say this“I’m requesting PRM assistance due to reduced mobility.”

The book also includes wallet-size phrases and “say this, not that” examples for fast use under stress.

Ebook Bonus

Ebook readers also get a bonus resource page highlighting a popular cruise deal finder: Vacations To Go. Use it to explore cruise options, compare itineraries, and spot last-minute savings.

Bonus link: vacationstogo.com

Read the Companion Blog Post

Travel after 60 isn’t harder—the rules just changed. Read the full article here:

Travel After 60 Isn’t Harder — The Rules Just Changed

FAQ

Do I need a formal diagnosis to request assistance?
Often, no. Many providers respond to functional needs (reduced mobility, difficulty standing, fatigue) rather than paperwork. This guide teaches the safest and most respectful way to request help.

Is this a “skip-the-line” book?
No. It’s a clarity guide. The strategies focus on safety, dignity, and recognized accommodation workflows.

What makes this different from other senior travel books?
This book is built around language—what travel systems are trained to respond to—so your requests activate help faster and with less stress.