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Travel Tips For Active Adults And Exciting Updates From The Asheville Regional Airport

Betsy O'Leary and Tina Kinsey

Being a savvy traveler is crucial to ensure safety, comfort, and the best experiences during your travels.

What if you could transform your post-retirement years into a journey full of adventure and fulfillment? Join us as we uncover the vibrant world of travel for older adults in this enlightening episode of Speaking of Travel. Our guest, Betsy O'Leary, an expert in aging and senior lifestyles, sheds light on the expansive opportunities awaiting baby boomers and older individuals to explore the world.

Betsy is the owner of Carolina Living Choices, and a go-to expert in assisting aging individuals in many areas. And with travel being in high demand, she has some invaluable tips for active adults. Betsy offers fantastic advice on traveling with your aging parents to make the journey enjoyable and stress-free. 

She shares personal stories and actionable advice to help older travelers or those with disabilities have a seamless and enjoyable travel experience. Communication with travel agencies and family members is key, and we discuss how to customize travel plans to cater to individual needs and preferences.

Additionally,  we speak with Tina Kinsey, the newly appointed Chief Administrative Officer at the Asheville Regional Airport, about the airport's dynamic growth and strategic future plans.

Tina provides an insider's look at the ongoing expansion projects, including the eagerly anticipated North Concourse set to debut in June 2025. We also highlight the efforts to maintain accessible parking and the airport's community engagement initiatives.

She shares insights into the master plan for improvements and additions, ensuring the airport is well-prepared for the influx of record-breaking passenger numbers in the near future. A must listen!

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