Travel Club " The Velvet season»
Club "Velvet Season" is an excellent option for recreation for the elderly and pensioners who love movement, learning something new and interesting.
Travel as leisure for the elderly
Upon retirement, there is a lot of free time that was previously devoted to work. But now, freed from the work routine, there is an opportunity to diversify your life and go where you have long wanted to, see the sights that previously could only be seen in books or on TV.
Having gathered on a trip, a completely natural question arises: where to find a fellow traveler? From old acquaintances, this is not so simple: someone does not share the interest, someone is busy summer cottage or beloved grandchildren. This problem is solvable - the travel club "Velvet Season" provides a companion for the trip, which is better suited than others (depending on the character, interests, views).
Services of the club "Velvet Season"
Services provided to persons who have joined the travel club:
- educational excursions to all corners of the globe;
- relaxing on a sunny beach;
- visiting comfortable sanatoriums in Asia and Europe, providing medical services;
- providing the opportunity to undergo diagnostics abroad.
Traveling is a good option. Firstly, it implies physical activity, which is extremely useful.
It also raises interest in what is happening and in life in general. And due to the sufficient amount of time for assessment and observation, it is possible to consider all the nuances that most often overlooked by many travelers because of the rush. In addition, this type of hobbies improves mood.
The official site of the club "Velvet Season" - on the site you can see the travel calendar!
Benefits of the club "Velvet Season"
To undoubted advantages active leisure and recreation together with the club "Velvet Season" should include:
- Reliability— Suppliers (both foreign and our country) have been on the market for a long time tourism services and they performed well, which is important. The quality of service is on high level, and in the case contentious issues priority is always given to the client;
- Decent level of service quality- The quality of rest, first of all. When choosing one or another travel option, the preferences and tastes of the traveler play a major role. The choice of a place, the development of a route, leisure and recreational activities are determined in advance. Attention is paid to every little thing, starting from the choice of route optimization, a comfortable place to stay, ending with the selection of a set of measures necessary for this elderly person;
- Safety- guaranteed by the constant control of the escort, because older people are more prone to panic compared to young people. Therefore, in case of disputes or problematic issues, the maintainer is fully responsible for resolving the issue.
How to become a member of the club "Velvet Season"
In order to become a club member you must:
First you need to take an active part in the life of the club: attend classes in the studio and travel. To do this, you need to visit the company's website, fill out a questionnaire, indicating your personal data, after receiving it, the club's employees will contact the future member of the club, tell about him, select the appropriate option based on preferences.
From how active the participation of a member of the club in life will be, he can receive some encouragement - discounts and bonuses for travel (velvet, silver and gold cards).
Video: Velvet Season Travel Club - a video report on a trip to about. Sri Lanka
Outcome
Traveling is a great pastime for the older generation, which allows you to see a lot of unusual and interesting things, bring variety to your life, meet new friends, and experience vivid emotions.
The standard stereotype of a retired summer resident in home slippers, surrounded in summer by a flock of grandchildren abandoned by progressive and active parents, is gradually beginning to give way to another image. Modern old man tries as long as possible not to yield to impending age and takes a very active place in the cohort Russian tourists. Wise with experience and years, he chooses special retirement tours for himself - calm, comfortable and pleasant.
In the velvet season
Popular trips to the sea are not alien to tourists of the golden age. But they tend to the beaches closer to autumn, when the heat subsides, and the fuss and noise on the embankments becomes less. Beach retirement tours are Crimea or Sochi at the end of August and September, overseas Turkey and Cyprus, blessed Greece and already cool Italy at this time of the year.
A feature of retirement tours is not too long a flight. It is not too easy for older people to endure the change of time zones and get used to the new regime, and therefore their tourist destinations are countries and resorts located no more than three or four hours away.
The cost of pension tours at sea also plays a significant role. When the peak of the summer heat subsides, prices tend to go down, and an elderly person does not have to shell out significant funds for a ticket.
European values
As part of popular retirement tours, you can carry out old dream and touch the world cultural values. Most best museums Europe is just a few hours away. You can also get to the Old World quite comfortably by train, if your health does not allow you to be in the sky.
Having the opportunity to go on a trip at any time and regardless of the vacation schedule, older travelers have every chance to choose the most profitable terms tour - cheap tickets, discounts on hotels and tickets to museums.
In the native land
For retirement tours one of the most popular destinations was and still is Russia. You don't need a passport or knowledge here. foreign language, you do not have to change the currency and you can always call your children inexpensively. In their native country, the weather and cuisine, music and shops are familiar.
Retirement tours in Russia is a huge selection of a wide variety of destinations and ways of travel. Here and cruises on motor ships along the Volga and others major rivers, tours of the Golden Ring, trips to St. Petersburg and the capital, rest at camp sites and sanatoriums in the central strip.
Day 1. Departure from Moscow. Arrival in Lisbon (meeting the group with a sign LYCKY TRAVEL), transfer to the hotel; Breakfast. Next we go to Sightseeing tour of Lisbon duration 3 hours: Edward VII Park, Main Cathedral, the castle of St. George, the Alfama quarter, Rossio and Commerce squares, a tour of the Belen area, where the Presidential Palace is located, a monument to the Discoverers, a visit to the Belen tower and the Jeronimos monastery. After the tour - free time for shopping in shopping malls or to visit the Oceanarium.
Day 2. Breakfast. Free day in Lisbon. Optional excursion for extra fee to the royal city of Sintra - Cape Roca - Cascais - Estoril. The ancient Moorish town of Sintra in the Middle Ages became the residence of the Portuguese kings and is often called the priceless pearl of Portugal. We will pass through historical center National Palace. This snow-white palace with painted halls has become a symbol of the city. It is recognizable from afar, thanks to the tall conical chimneys. The Palacio De Pena was built in the 19th century. In pseudo-medieval style. The interiors, distinguished by their unusual decoration, have been preserved as they were left by Queen Amelia, the last owner. In the 19th century Its owner was the millionaire António Augusto Carvalho Monteiro, who made his dream come true - he created the Garden of Eden and a philosophical palace with twisted staircases and secret passages. The famous architect Luigi Manini helped him in this. At different levels of the park there are balconies, gazebos, gazebos, grottoes, sculptures and tiny lakes.
After an adventure in mysterious castle we will go to the westernmost point of the European continent at Cape Roca. There you can buy a true Certificate of visiting the End of the Earth.
The tour route passes through the resorts of Cascais and Estoril. The aristocracy from all over the world rests there. The resorts have luxurious villas surrounded by eucalyptus groves, best beaches central Portugal, luxury hotels, gourmet restaurants, world-class golf courses, one of the most famous casinos in Europe and, of course, the famous Formula 1 circuit. All this luxury attracts millions of holidaymakers from different countries, including Russia. The tour concludes with another incredible adventure - acquaintance with the picturesque cliff "Devil's Mouth". (cost 100 euros with lunch)
Day 3. Breakfast. Free day in Lisbon. Optional excursion for extra fee to Obidos, on the way visiting the city of Alcobaça and Batalha, as well as the city of Fatima.
At the start of the tour - sightseeing tour by Obidos. Acquaintance with the medieval abbey in Alcobas, built in the early Gothic style. Representatives of the Burgun dynasty are buried in the monastery. The “Monastery of Silence” is distinguished by its sophistication, which is why the king, the poet Dinis, loved it so much. It was there that the most tragic and romantic royal couple, Ines de Castro and Pedro I, found their resting place.
The tour then continues to Batalha, where the Monastery of Santa Maria da Victoria is located. This monastery is a true masterpiece of Portuguese Gothic architecture. It was built by King Joan I in honor of the victory over the Spaniards in 1385.
The last point of the trip is the city of Fatima. Fatima is a place of worship for Catholics, where in 1917, according to legend, the appearance of the Mother of God took place. Now it is a major religious center in Portugal and Europe. (cost 120 euros with lunch)
Day 4. Breakfast. Release of rooms. Transfer to the Algarve region. Arrival in Albufeira city, hotel accommodation Alfamar - Beach & Sports Resort 4*.
Day 5. Breakfast. Guided tour of the Historic Algarve - A trip through the most beautiful and exotic part of the Algarve: cliffs cutting into the Atlantic, pristine beaches and breathtaking views, sails of surfers and taverns where you can taste a variety of seafood delicacies. Have you tried Devil's Claws yet?
Visiting the legendary "end of the world" - Cape St. Vincent, Cape Sagres, Cape Piedade. A visit to the Mauritanian fortress in the city of Silves, - the memory of the former Arab rule in these lands, the city of Lagos - the cradle of the Great Geographical Discoveries. The first market in Europe where black slaves were once traded, a fortress, a fort, the golden church of St. Antonio.
You will be given free time to wander through the streets of the old city, dine in local restaurant, or take a boat ride through the grottoes of fabulous beauty - bizarre creations of the ocean and wind.
Days 6-10. Rest at the hotel. Optional excursions for extra. fee.
Day 11. Breakfast at the hotel. Release of rooms. Airport transfer.
Tour cost:
½ DBL - 1500 euros
SNGL - 1730 euros
Included in the price:
- Air flight Moscow - Lisbon - Moscow (regular flight TAP Portugal)
- Transfer
- Excursion service with a Russian-speaking guide
- Accommodation in 4* hotels
- Meals: in Lisbon - breakfast, on vacation - breakfast + dinner
- Honey. insurance
Additionally paid:
- Visa - 80 euros
- Add. honey. Insurance for persons over 65 years old - 1 euro per day
The Velvet Season club was created by the Link of Generations Charitable Foundation for Helping the Elderly. In addition to regular sports and training courses, the club hosts monthly concerts, dance evenings, club meetings.
Very popular among older people internet literacy courses. After completing the training, older people can independently pay for housing and communal services and buy medicines via the Internet, communicate with friends and family through social networks.
More recently, in the club's schedule appeared course "Ecology of everyday life". At the master classes, under the guidance of an experienced consultant, students learn how to create their own “cosmetic line” with their own hands, learn the techniques of self-massage, home-made preparations and hygiene products that are necessary in everyday life, and more.
In addition, the club "Velvet Season" created travel agency for the elderly "ForaFarmTravel". The agency conducts group, exciting trips to the cities of Russia, Europe and far abroad. Groups are made taking into account the age characteristics of tourists.
Olga Shtauberg
President of the "Link of Generations" Charitable Foundation
“We created the Velvet Season club, with the help of which we help people who have reached retirement age not to be left on the sidelines of life, but to move on, develop, enjoy every day, relax, travel and even learn something new. I don’t like the phrase “older person” at all, I want to come up with a new term for this age. Similar substitute phrases are already circulating in society: people of the silver age, the age of happiness, the time of fulfillment of desires, the age of wisdom, etc. It’s nice that this issue worries not only me.
Classes are free of charge. Read the details at http://www.bfsp.ru/.
Pre-registration for all classes by phone (495) 772-99-77 (ext. 354)
General civil or international passport, for children under 14 years old - birth certificate, travel voucher, health insurance policy.
If minor children are flying with accompanying persons, then there must be a receipt from the parents
Location of the hotel VELVET SEASONS, GK 3* On the map
Hotel address: Sochi, Adlersky district, Imeretinskaya lowland, city-hotel "Velvet Seasons", quarters: Alexander Garden, quarter, Voskresenskaya 12 Ekaterininsky, quarter, Nadezhd Boulevard 32 Russian House, quarter, st. Dibrova 8 Chistye Prudy, quarter, Old Believer 66.
The city-hotel is located on the southern border of the city of Sochi - Imeretinskaya Bay within walking distance from the Olympic Park and the track for the FORMULA 1 RUSSIAN GRAND PRIX. international Airport Sochi (AER) and Train Station Adler are within a 10 km radius. "Ekaterininsky Quarter" of the city-hotel "Velvet Seasons" is located on the first line of the sea, "Russian House" and "Chistye Prudy" on the second. Closest quarter to 2014 FORMULA 1 RUSSIAN GRAND PRIX "Alexander Garden".
Distance to city center: 35 km
Distance to airport
Distance to railway station
8.9 km to railway station Adler
Distance to tourist center
Hypermarket ~ 12 min, 5.5 km
Supermarket ~ 500 meters
Hotel Information
Year of construction: 2013
Description of rooms
In the hotel: 8806 rooms in 85 buildings
The location of the buildings of the quarters provides for the complete exclusion of traffic in the courtyards, where recreation areas and playgrounds are located. All rooms are as comfortable as possible, furnished and equipped with modern equipment, the standard package includes: mini-bar / refrigerator, TV / cable TV, bathroom accessories.
"Alexandria Garden" 11 plot (buildings 1 to 10,19,20) 800 meters from the sea.
"Alexandria Garden" 11 L section (buildings 11,12, 15) 2000 meters from the sea. There are no playgrounds in this area.
"Clean Ponds" 12 plot(1026 rooms) located between fresh lake and the Black Sea. 300 meters from the sea.
"Ekaterininsky quarter" 18 area(number 1416) is located on the first line of the sea, a spacious boulevard invites you to make a promenade. 100-300 meters from the sea.
"Russian House" 17 section (buildings from 7 to 18 building, 2012 numbers ) 500 meters from the sea.
"Russian House" 14 plot (buildings 1 to 6, 1244 numbers ) across the road from section 17, the building is close to the ornithological park. 700-900 meters. There are no playgrounds in this area.1-LOC STANDARD Room size from 12 to 16 meters.
Standard single room with one bed.
In the room: functional furniture, TV, telephone, individual air conditioning, mini-bar. The minibar is designed to cool drinks. The bathroom is combined with a bath, equipped with a hairdryer.
2-SEAT STANDARD (economy twin + 0-3) Room size from 16 meters. Beds only TWIN (two separate beds), no possibility to put the beds next to each other.
In the room: two separate single beds (for a single room? one), functional furniture, TV, telephone, individual air conditioning, mini-bar. The minibar is designed to cool drinks. The bathroom is combined with a bath, equipped with a hairdryer. Most rooms with balcony.
2-SEAT STANDARD (double/twin + extra 0-12) The area of the room is from 20-35 meters. Beds TWIN/DBL.
2-SEAT STANDARD (double/twin + extra) The area of the room is from 20-40 meters. Beds TWIN/DBL.
In the room: two separate single beds (or one large bed), functional furniture, TV, telephone, individual air conditioning, mini-bar. The minibar is designed to cool drinks. The bathroom is combined with a bathtub or separate, equipped with a hairdryer. Depending on the project, the minimum number of rooms includes a loggia/balcony. There are no loggias and balconies in the Chistye Prudy quarter in this room category.
2 ROOM 4 SEATS. STANDARD COMFORT The area of the room is 40 meters.
The room consists of two bedrooms. In the first bedroom: one large bed or two single beds, functional furniture, TV, telephone, individual air conditioning, mini-bar. The second room is designed to accommodate one or two extra beds. The bathroom is combined with a bathtub or separate, equipped with a hairdryer. Each room has a spacious balcony with scenic views.
APARTMENT WITH KITCHEN The area of the room is 45 meters.
The room of this category consists of a bedroom, a kitchen. In the bedroom: one large bed or two single beds, functional furniture, TV, telephone, individual air conditioning. In the kitchen? a kitchen module equipped with a hob, sink, a dining area is provided. Refrigerator, dishes, kettle, microwave are not provided in the room. The bathroom is combined with a bath, equipped with a hairdryer. Each room has a spacious balcony with scenic views.
2 ROOM LUX Area 45 meters.
The room consists of a bedroom and a living room. In the bedroom: one large bed or two single or twin beds, functional furniture, TV, telephone, individual air conditioning system. In the living room: upholstered furniture, coffee table, air conditioning, mini-bar. The bathroom is combined with a bathtub or separate, equipped with a hairdryer. Each room has a spacious balcony with scenic views.
3 ROOM LUX (Chistye Prudy, Plot 12)
The room consists of two bedrooms and one living room. In the bedroom: one large bed or two single beds, functional furniture, TV, telephone, individual air conditioning. In the living room: upholstered furniture, coffee table, air conditioning, mini-bar. The bathroom is combined with a bath, equipped with a hairdryer. Each room has a spacious balcony with scenic views.
Depending on the layout, it is possible to modify the room, both in the configuration and in the design..
hotel building
Number of floors in the main building
children
Playground
Hotel beach VELVET SEASONS, GK 3*
Beach towels: Beach towels are not provided.
Distance to the beach
The city-hotel "Velvet seasons" has two own equipped pebble beaches. One of them - "Ekaterininsky" is the southernmost beach Black Sea coast Russia! The width of the beaches is about 40 meters.
Width beach strip 40 m
Length 5 km.Distance to the sea
"Alexandria Garden" 11 plot 800 meters from the sea.
"Alexandria Garden" 11 L plot 2000 meters from the sea.
"Chistye Prudy" 12 plot 300 meters from the sea.
"Ekaterininsky quarter" is located on the first line of the sea 100-300 meters from the sea.
"Russian House" 17 plot (buildings 1 to 18 buildings) 500 meters from the sea.
"Russian House" 14 plot (buildings 1 to 6) 500-900 meters from the sea.Pebble beach
Sun loungers
Yes (paid)
Sun umbrellas
Yes (paid)
Rooms
The city-hotel "Velvet seasons" presents rooms of various prices and levels of comfort. Wide choose accommodation options will allow each guest to make the right choice in accordance with personal preferences and financial capabilities. In the presence of rooms with balconies overlooking the sea, mountains or lakes, there is a sufficient number of rooms for people with limited mobility. At your request, the room can be equipped with an extra bed or baby cot. The largest apartment complex in Russia - the city-hotel "Velvet Seasons" can accommodate more than 16,000 people, which gives the right to claim the status of a real city!
Regular cleaning: Room service - every 3 days, change of linen and towels - once every 3 days, Air conditioning: Yes (in each room), Bathroom, Shower, Hairdryer, Satellite / cable TV: Cable TV, Telephone in the room, Internet access: Free Wi-Fi access, Mini bar
Infrastructure
Business center, Conference hall: Equipped conference rooms from 30 to 450 people, business sites for team building and non-standard events over 20,000 sq. m, Parking, ATM, Souvenir shop: Yes (fee), Laundry service: Yes (fee)
Services
For those who came to Sochi on a business trip, on the territory of the city-hotel "Velvet Seasons" there is a business center with equipped conference rooms with a capacity of 30 to 450 participants and a business site with an area of more than 20,000 sq.m.
A list of services is provided, which is already included in the price: cable TV, Internet Wi-Fi, luggage storage, fitness center, secure parking.
The territory of the city-hotel "Velvet Seasons" also includes two private well-maintained beaches, and not far away there is the Temple of the Holy Image of Christ the Savior, a new Entertainment Center"Sochi Park" and "Southern Cultures" park.Wireless Internet
WIFI (free)
Sports / Leisure
Gym, Bicycle rental: Yes (electric car rental available)
Meals at the hotel VELVET SEASONS, GK 3*
Breakfast buffet
Restaurants
Restaurants, cafes, bars - throughout the complex, European, Russian and cuisines of other countries of the world.
