9 Best Vacations for Seniors and Retirees

"Housed in a converted early-20th-century military post across the Golden Gate from San Francisco, I stayed in restored officers' quarters or contemporary buildings with spectacular views of the Golden Gate Bridge and could even rent an entire historic home with a glassed-in porch. The resort sits in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and offers guided hikes, yoga classes, sunset cruises, evenings around outdoor fire pits, and splurge options like seaplane or helicopter tours over the bay; on-site amenities include a Healing Arts Center & Spa and a cooking school with classes ranging from global cuisine to oyster-and-wine pairings." - Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty is a writer who specializes in covering destinations, resorts, and cruises for Travel + Leisure and other publications. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines