{
  "id": 9898410,
  "title": "RETIRE IN STYLE: Over 60 and going places — how to see the world without roughing it",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/retire-in-style-over-60-and-going-places-how-to-see-the-world-without",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-26T03:42:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Maverick",
    "slug": "daily-maverick",
    "url": "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-09-26-over-60-and-going-places-see-the-world-without-roughing-it/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "South Africa's over-60 population has nearly doubled since 2002, reaching 6.6 million in 2025, with 10.5% of the population falling into this age group according to Statistics South Africa. This growing demographic is showing a strong appetite to explore, with 64% of over-fifties planning to travel in 2026, with bucket-list experiences accounting for one in five planned trips abroad. To cater to this trend, several high-end escapes offer unique ways to see the world without compromising on comfort. These include a luxury rail journey from Pretoria to Cape Town, a private Kalahari Reserve safari, a whale-watching experience in Grootbos, and a Nile cruise on the Oberoi Philae. Each of these options provides a different take on travelling well after 60, offering unique experiences that cater to the interests and preferences of this growing demographic.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}