Cullman Senior Magazine Summer 2020 | Page 23

Traveling with Grace & Experience at Any Age By Kelly Wheeler G rowing older doesn’t mean you have to slow down. In this day and age, your senior years can prove to hold some of the most exciting and eye-opening experiences of your life. Age is just a number, especially when it comes to exploring the world! Jennifer Hornsby, owner of Kingdom Elite Travel (a local travel agency), explored why she feels travel is fun for all ages, especially senior citizens. “I’ve been an official travel planner for almost three years, but I’ve been planning for our family for years and years. I absolutely love it! I mainly plan Disney vacations, but can also book Univer- sal Parks and Resorts, Royal Caribbean Cruises, and Norwegian cruises. We’re also looking to add some all inclusive options soon.” Hornsby grew up traveling with her parents, and they often went to Disney Parks. Hornsby said, “ I used to tell my husband how overwhelming I thought planning a Disney trip would be if I hadn’t grown up and seen the changes as they occurred. While we were on vacation, I’d notice families who didn’t understand their dining plan, or didn’t realize they could have planned Fast Passes. Not understanding the op- tions available to them impacted their vacation in a negative way. I wanted to be able to walk alongside them to help create memories for them like I had with my parent’s and now my family.” The travel industry has been significantly im- Jennifer Horsby’s parents on a trip to Disney World. Alice Harbison, of Vinemont, sent in a photo of her traveling to India many years ago for 2 weeks with her family. CULLMAN COUNTY SENIOR MAGAZINE SUMMER 2020 | 23