What are people saying about Elderhostel?

In a recent anonymous survey, we asked participants to tell us about their program experiences and what Elderhostel means to them. This is what they said:

Elderhostel delivers in-depth education and unparalleled access.

“Elderhostel offers experiences I could not get on my own: theater programs that include access to actors and staff or entry to an international conference at Oxford University.”

“I will never stop being a student. Elderhostel is like being at university for a few days with none of the pressure of exams!”

“I like the mental stimulation of being in a different environment and having expert lecturers to help expand my knowledge of it.”

Elderhostel creates community and camaraderie between couples, friends and singles.

“As real estate is about location, Elderhostel is about people, people, people. People are just fascinating when they get together as perfect strangers and in just a day or so they become friends you feel like you’ve known for a lifetime.”

“I am single and I enjoy traveling. Elderhostel gives me the opportunity to travel to interesting places, meet new people and learn new things in the company and safety of others. I have opportunities to make new friends and extend my social networks.”

Elderhostel is a ticket to see the world.

“Exploring the catalogs for the first time, I eagerly read the description of each program, my excitement increasing as I realized Elderhostel was the perfect place to not only see the world but to understand today’s world and its wonderfully varied peoples, religions and cultures.”

“We choose Elderhostel programs because, with the help of your knowledgeable group leaders, we are comfortable going to destinations where we don’t speak the language or the culture is very different from out own.”

Elderhostel is convenient and a remarkable value.

“Since I'm still working full time at a demanding job, it’s easy to let Elderhostel do all the planning — all I have to do is show up with the right wardrobe, whether its hiking boots or opera glasses.”

“Excellent ‘bang for the buck’! I know of no other programs out there where so many options are offered at such reasonable rates. The programs are a perfect dance of mental and physical movement!”

“Why do I choose Elderhostel? To learn formally and informally, to travel to places I’ve not been before, to meet people, to satisfy my intellectual curiosity, to learn new things.”

Elderhostel has changed the way people feel about getting older.

“The people that are involved in Elderhostel and Road Scholar are active people who don’t see age as a barrier to embracing their interests and making new friends.”

“Getting older does not have to mean giving up on living; on the contrary, Elderhostel participants are full of life and curious about the world around them.”