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Bästa Kurserna för Äldre
och Pensionärer
Are you over 55, reading this and wondering if language travel is for you? It is! A
large percentage of AmeriSpan's customers are just like you. Did you know that the
magazine International Living placed 3 countries in Latin America amongst the best 5
retirement destinations in the whole world. Did you know that SENIORS are generally
treated with more respect in Latin America than in North America? Did you know that it
takes less than 3 hours to fly to Central America (including Costa Rica) from Miami? Did
you know that often violent crime is less frequent in major Latin American cities than
major U.S. cities.
We have evaluated all of our partner programs as to their attractiveness for
senior language travelers. In each case the language program,
homestays, school setting and
location were given a grade of A, B, C or D. The chart below lists the
9 best AmeriSpan
programs for senior travelers.
Cuernavaca (Mexico)
"The City of
Eternal Spring", a
perfect climate year-round combined with
nice school facilities (library, pool,
garden) provides a comfortable travel
atmosphere.
Overall Rating... A
- Language Program... A
- Homestays... A+
- School Atmosphere... B
- Site Location... A-
- Comments: Field study trips, many college students in summer
Merida(Mexico)
Prearranged
excursion package to Mayan Ruins, bird
sanctuary to see the pink
flamingo. A relaxed colonial town
within close proximity to beaches.
Overall Rating... A-
- Language Program... B
- Homestays... A-
- School Atmosphere... A
- Site Location... A-
- Comments: April-July is hot,
provides option to upgrade to private
bathroom and air-conditioning, close to Mayan Ruins
Quito(Ecuador)
Provides a
safer and friendlier feeling and
atmosphere compared to most large Latin
America cities. Is an ideal
location to get to the Galapagos
Islands.
Overall Rating...
A-
- Language Program... B+
- Homestays... A
- School Atmosphere... A-
- Site Location... B+
- Comments: Easy
to get a private bathroom, takes a few
day to get used to high altitude
Cuenca(Ecuador)
Warm
school atmosphere, safe and preserved
colonial town with cobbled stone
streets, museums, churches and colorful
Indian markets.
Overall Rating...
B+
- Language Program... B
- Homestays... A
- School Atmosphere... B+
- Site Location... A
- Comments: School
attracts many Europeans, class sessions
only 45 minutes
Sucre (Bolivia)
Many
independent travelers of all ages,
school is within close proximity to main
plaza and everything of interest in the
city.
Overall Rating...
B+
- Language Program... B+
- Homestays... B
- School Atmosphere... A
- Site Location... A-
- Comments: May need to overnight in
La Paz en route to Sucre
San Jose(Costa Rica)
Even mix of
ages, new and modern school facilities
located in a quiet residential section.
Overall Rating... B+
- Language Program... A-
- Homestays... B
- School Atmosphere... A-
- Site Location... B+
- Comments: For the more serious student
Oaxaca(Mexico)
Wide age
range, safe colonial town and cultural
center for indigenous arts and crafts.
Overall Rating... B+
- Language Program... B+
- Homestays... B
- School Atmosphere... A-
- Site Location... B+
- Comments: Many college students in summer, no airport pick-up,
wide variety of organized activities
Marbella(Spain)
Picturesque
tourist town attracts many retirees from
Europe. Provides a smaller more
intimate school setting.
Overall Rating... B+
- Language Program... B+
- Homestays... B -
- School Atmosphere... B+
- Site Location... A
- Comments: Good
weather year-round, High standard of
living
Antigua(Guatemala)
Charming
colonial town presents a relaxed
atmosphere. Provides an onsite
bi-lingual AmeriSpan staff to assist
with needs from orientation, planning
excursions to resolving mishaps
(luggage, medical ).
Overall Rating...
B
- Language Program... A-
- Homestays... C+
- School Atmosphere... A-
- Site Location... B
- Comments: AmeriSpan local office,
somewhat basic living conditions
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