Tuesday, March 10
11:00 AM EDT
Benjamin Gaither Center

Intro to Booking Vacation Stays Online

Trainer:
Maria Rodriguez

Date and Time

Tuesday, March 10
11:00 AM EDT
Benjamin Gaither Center

Location

Benjamin Gaither Center

80 Bureau Dr A, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

Class Description

Do you love to travel but miss the comforts of home when you’re away? Thanks to a variety of websites and apps, you can find your perfect home away from home almost anywhere in the world! This lecture introduces popular vacation rental sites, their common features, and how to find great deals. Additionally, you’ll learn how to choose your vacation rental wisely and stay safe while traveling. Need to travel on a budget? We’ll also discuss alternatives to rentals, such as online platforms for home exchanges and housesitting!

Questions about this program? Call the toll-free Senior Planet Hotline at 888-713-3495.

Trainer:
Maria Rodriguez

Maria Rodriguez is a psychologist and life coach with extensive experience working with adults and older learners. She truly loves her work with Senior Planet, especially seeing the sense of freedom that technology and access to information bring to seniors. What inspires Maria most is her students’ curiosity, their enthusiasm for creating new things, and their dedication to learning. When she’s not working, you’ll usually find Maria traveling, learning something new or dancing Zumba. Located in Alexandria, Virginia, she also enjoys walking the Camino de Santiago in Spain once a year – an experience that continues to inspire both her personal and professional life.

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