Travel Abroad

Not just for Young Ones! – By Alexa Boyce
Did you know that over 50% of AmeriSpan's participants are over the age of 35? And about 20% are over the age of 55. Many people associate our programs with college students, because of the high numbers of students who participate in study abroad programs. We do get our share of college students, but that is certainly not the only age group for our programs. Most program locations participants average age is on average anywhere between 25 and 35. Language immersion can be a great way for people of all ages to experience another culture, learn a new language quickly, and meet interesting people from all over the world.
Learning a new language can be a fun and interesting way to bond with children, grandchildren or other family members. A recent article on seniorjournal.com termed it "grandtravel" and said that 80% of grandparents surveyed thought that traveling with youngsters was a great way to go. By taking them on a language immersion trip, you can open their minds and accompany them on a life-changing vacation.
If some of our mature travelers are not comfortable staying with host families, many of our locations offer accommodation in student residences and student apartments. Tamarindo, Costa Rica also offers a premium residence upgrade for those used to more "creature comforts". In any type of lodging, couples or families traveling together can usually be accommodated if registering with enough notice.
Many locations also offer special activities that may interest the older crowd. "Birding" is a popular and fascinating hobby, and the birds of Costa Rica are often rare and beautiful. There are so many different species of birds, in fact, that the ticos say they make up for the country's lack of an army! We also offer specialty classes including tango, flamenco or samba lessons, wine tasting, cooking and more.
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