Elderhostel
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The nonprofit began 50 years ago as Elderhostel, offering travel and classes to those 60 and older who didn’t mind staying in unused college dorms.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
Once covid restrictions ease, you could explore the idea of taking your grandchildren on an Elderhostel retreat.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 6, 2022
On balance, Road Scholar — founded in 1975 as Elderhostel and mercifully re-branded in 2010 — provided a fascinating look at what has been dubbed the Rooftop of the World.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 30, 2018
Elderhostel got rid of “elder” and became Road Scholar.
From New York Times ● Apr. 19, 2012
Founded by former Teacher Martin Knowlton, 64, Elderhostel picks up where most adult-education classes leave off.
From Time Magazine Archive
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