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My Grandparents Love Traveling in the ‘Golden Age’ of Life—These Are the 10 Items They Always Pack As Retirees, From $6

Keep reading for travel advice from my grandparents.

By Alexandra Domrongchai

Alexandra Domrongchai Alexandra Domrongchai joins Travel + Leisure as a Commerce Writer where in addition to supporting the commerce team, she writes about all the best travel gadgets and more.

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Published on November 8, 2026 05:30AM EST

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Senior Traveler-approved Essentials

Must-have for long flights: Fitrell Compression Socks 3-pack, $15 (originally $27)

Easy to stash: Vaunn Portable Folding Cane, $23

Hands-free shoes: Kizik Madrid Slip-on Sneakers, $70

Excellent neck support: Cabeau Evolution S3 Neck Pillow, $40

Being a travel writer, it only makes sense that my passion for exploration runs in the family—after all, where else could I have inherited it…