Melanie Pollard

We are two grandmothers, Melanie and Marla, who love to travel and share tips and tricks for others. We hope to inspire other mid-lifers to embrace life on a daily basis and enjoy the ride.

Princess Sip & Sail promotion (ENDED JULY 16) – Grans on the Go Alaskan group cruise, July 11, 2020

Sip N Sail

Are you considering joining our Grans on the Go Alaskan group cruise for July of 2020? Now is the time to do that. Princess will be offering a beverage package promotion beginning June 18, 2019, some including alcohol, and some including soft drinks and coffee. Read below for details.

Six reasons to book now instead of later — Grans On The Go Alaskan Cruise — July 2020

By Melanie Pollard For most people, an Alaskan cruise will be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. To say Marla and I are “excited” about taking a large group of friends to see the beauty of Alaska is truly an understatement. My Alaskan Summer Most of you know, as I’ve told EVERYONE, I was fortunate enough to spend …

YOUR U.S. PASSPORT EXPIRATION MAY BE CLOSER THAN IT APPEARS!

Your Passport Expiration Date may be misleading Our eyes might not see as clearly as they once did…so look closely at your passport expiration date long before your next planned international trip. So your passport clearly states (looking through your readers) that it expires on December 1, 2020. But did you know that could mean …

Travelers Over 50: Road Scholar on Eastern coastal islands and Okefenokee Swamp

  The Road Scholar Organization Do you love to travel and learn, but don’t want the trouble of researching and planning a trip?  Then the Road Scholar organization is designed for you!  In the past,  you had to be at least 50 years old to participate in their programs, but now any adult may join …