Your long-time dream of a roadtrip, but has been put off numerous times, is now made possible by bus companies vying for your attention. Seniors now have the option to travel by bus or by plane and for those skeptical about it, worrying that they will only end up sore and bored in a bus, worry no more as buses and couches are now designed to make your long travels as comfortable as possible.

Think leather seats and stable wifi connection, you don’t get that from a plane ride except if you are willing to pay extra. On the other hand, these things come cheaply when opting to take the bus. Plus, you can get off a bus anytime you want. Obviously, you can’t do that when aboard planes unless you want to do some skydiving.

Traveling by bus is economical. Aside from that it also has many advantages over riding a plane or even embarking on a roadtrip using your own car. The bus knows the best routes to take to avoid delays and surely it knows where it’s going. There’s no question about it being budget-friendly and safe. Below are some points to make your long-distance bus drive more worthwhile:

•    Join tours. If you are visiting a city and it is your first time, you might as well join bus tours as it is organized and your destinations charted. You don’t need to plan your stops or request the driver to make a pitstop to the nearest restroom as the organizer will see to it that you get your “pee” time as well as your photo-op.
•    Ask for recommendations. Bus tours are popular nowadays, if you wish to join one and a little hesitant which tours to join, ask for recommendations from friends and families. Also do your own research and inquire around.
•    Remember the ground rules. Yes, most buses have their own restroom on board but it is used only for emergency situations. The best thing to do before you ride a bus is make sure your bladder will hold until the next stop.
•    Ask about rotating seats. Bus tours often make their passengers rotate seats. This is done to maximize passenger experience by meeting and seating with new people during the tour. If you are not comfortable with this or if traveling with a partner, just let your guide know.
•    Check promos. Aside from your standard senior discount, some bus companies offer discounts and promos which you can avail of. Midweek discounts and ahead of time bookings are just some offered.
•    Book your seat ahead of time. This way you won’t have to deal with last minute hassles and delays.