Saving money shouldn’t stop as you leave the country. Those who enjoy a Seniors card in Australia might also like to purchase and use cards in the USA and Canada and enjoy the benefits and continue being thrifty even when on that once in a lifetime overseas overseas holiday.
Whilst most Australians are aware of the State-based Seniors card benefits, few realise they are able to purchase a card in America and Canada and receive similar benefits, even though they are not residents. Sadly the reverse is not true, and visitors here have to take pot luck hoping individual businesses will offer a seniors discount.
The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) sells a discount card for international visitors for US $28 per annum. Find out more here
In Canada, the Canadian Association for Retired Persons (CARP) hosts a site called 50Plus, which negotiates discounts and offers them online. Find out more here
And in New Zealand, NZ $20 will purchase a Seniors card enabling you to 8500 discounts. The publication, called Seniors Guide to New Zealand, is produced by seniors’ specialists NZ Seniors Card. New Zealand is the most popular overseas destination for Australian holiday-makers and this guide aims to make their experience even more enjoyable. In addition, Australian travellers over 55 are eligible to purchase an NZ Seniors Card via www.seniorscard.co.nz.
