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Retirement Travelers

Retirement Travelers

🥈Expert Creator
hosted by John
230 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon303 Total Videos on YouTube202K subscribers

Retirement Travelers description on YouTube:

Hi! We’re John & Bev — Retirement Travelers We’re a full-time travel couple who swapped lawn care for luggage and “someday” for right now. In 2020, we sold our home, gave away our stuff, and set off to see what retirement could look like with two backpacks and a lot of curiosity. So far, that’s taken us to 115 countries, all 50 U.S. states, and every National Park in the lower 48 — and we’re still not done. On this channel, we share practical travel tips, lessons we've learned the hard way, and honest advice. And yes… we bring you along on our travelogues too — the beautiful places, the unexpected surprises, and the occasional “well… that didn’t go as planned” moments that make travel memorable. Our goal is simple: to help you travel smarter, easier, and with more confidence, and maybe inspire you to see retirement as the ultimate open door instead of the closing chapter. Happy Journeys! John & Bev Retirement Travelers, LLC is a registered trademark. All rights reserved.

Catalogue CoverageDeep coverage
Deep coverage · Retirement Travelers

We’ve analysed 230 of 303 videos so far.

Published
230
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
303
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage76%

Comprehensive read on Retirement Travelers's catalogue. The signal below is well-grounded.

Annual Activity
Retirement Travelers’s output · year over year

How cruise-focused are they, and how much of it have we analysed?

YearDiscoveredCruise Coverage(cruise-related ÷ discovered)Trip Bacon Coverage(analysed ÷ cruise-related)
  1. 2026
    18
  2. 2025
    46
  3. 2024
    46
  4. 2023
    65
  5. 2022
    72
  6. 2021
    28
  7. 2020
    27
Heat scale
0% → 100%“Discovered” = videos we’ve found for this channel, not necessarily on the site yet.

Topic-by-topic creator consensus

Every topic scored on the Trip Bacon Score — 0 to 5. More bacon, more love.

Strongest Praise
Shows
4 mentions
Biggest Critique
Balcony Cabins
1 mentions

Dining

Main Dining
Seriously Tasty4 video mentions
Specialty Dining
Bacon Bliss2 video mentions
Top
Buffet
Seriously Tasty7 video mentions

Cabins

Interior Cabins
Seriously Tasty5 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
Barely Crispy1 video mention

Entertainment

Shows
Bacon Bliss4 video mentions
Top
Nightlife
Seriously Tasty1 video mention
Activities
Seriously Tasty2 video mentions

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
Solid Strip2 video mentions
Kids & Family
Seriously Tasty5 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
Seriously Tasty4 video mentions

Ship & Crew

Ship Condition
Solid Strip9 video mentions
Crew & Service
Seriously Tasty12 video mentions
Top

Value & Logistics

Booking
Seriously Tasty3 video mentions
Value
Solid Strip28 video mentions
Excursions
Solid Strip20 video mentions
Wi-Fi
Barely Crispy3 video mentions
Loyalty Program
Solid Strip2 video mentions
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
Happy Bacon — creators loved this aspect
Sad Bacon — creators took issue with this
Meh — no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = “meh”, 5 = “bacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.

About our Bacon Score methodology

Who’s this ship for?

How the ship rates with different travel parties.

Couples
83%
Loved
Best Match
Groups
90%
Loved

Consensus Seals

Auto-awarded when creators consistently praise specific aspects of this ship.

Great Value
Positive consensus on value-for-money
First-Timer Friendly
Highly rated by first-time cruisers
Serenity Spot
Outstanding spa & fitness experience

What Creators Are Saying

Selected quotes from our creator panel.

The Good

I can now say that my number one place on Earth is Raja Ampat in Indonesia

What a beautiful world

our all-time favorite Excursion to date was here not only did we get to see flamingos and the sand dunes but we got the kayak with cape seals

so will we return to the Philippines absolutely yes

we can't wait to bring the grandkids here one day to see it with us

The Watch-outs

unfortunately the day after our aquarium visit our little ginger passed away

we were shocked to receive a negative review from the owner stating that we had moved the furniture and had been poor communicators

this rule is an overreach and really needs to be modified to clear all dogs like annie who come and go from the u.s

our little ginger was not well when we started and we had hoped to give her one last hurrah

the final straw for us was a unit in Budapest we booked a weak stay at a rate of $176 per night which was on the higher end for the area

Pro Tips From Creators

The most-shared advice for Retirement Travelers.

  1. Sign up for the newsletter to get information about future trips first.

  2. Join the free Facebook community to share experiences and connect with other travelers.

  3. Visit Comore for its fairy-tale charm and pastel villages.

  4. Explore the Alcase Wine Route near Comore for scenic beauty.

  5. Drink the mineral waters in Carlovar for health benefits.

  6. Climb the church tower in Dresden for amazing views.

  7. Take a day trip to Bratislava from Vienna for a relaxed experience.

  8. Wander aimlessly in Delft to discover its hidden beauty.

Videos (230)

15 Tips For Epic Retirement Travel13:50Tips

15 Tips For Epic Retirement Travel

🥈 · 39K views · 2 years ago
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Bali & Komodo Islands Indonesia | What to DO and Where to GO11:06Tips

Bali & Komodo Islands Indonesia | What to DO and Where to GO

🥈 · 26K views · 3 years ago
Highly Positive
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How to Live Abroad Part-Time for Cheap! | Senior Travel12:09Tips

How to Live Abroad Part-Time for Cheap! | Senior Travel

🥈 · 170K views · 3 years ago
Highly Positive
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Singapore 2024 | Travel Guide for Things to Do | Retirement Travel9:21Tips

Singapore 2024 | Travel Guide for Things to Do | Retirement Travel

🥈 · 38K views · 3 years ago
Highly Positive
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MSC Cruises USA
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Why We QUIT Staying at Airbnb! | Is There A Better Way To Stay?17:01Review

Why We QUIT Staying at Airbnb! | Is There A Better Way To Stay?

🥈 · 699K views · 3 years ago
Very Critical
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TOO OLD to Travel | Minimalist Living & World Travel9:48Vlog

TOO OLD to Travel | Minimalist Living & World Travel

🥈 · 109K views · 3 years ago
Highly Positive
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Laos MEKONG RIVER Cruise & Luang Prabang | Shompoo Cruise14:10Vlog

Laos MEKONG RIVER Cruise & Luang Prabang | Shompoo Cruise

🥈 · 26K views · 3 years ago
Highly Positive
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How Travel CAN Change your Life | The Traveling Mindset15:30Vlog

How Travel CAN Change your Life | The Traveling Mindset

🥈 · 28K views · 3 years ago
Highly Positive
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Thailand Travel in Retirement: Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Chiang Rai12:36Vlog

Thailand Travel in Retirement: Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Chiang Rai

🥈 · 30K views · 3 years ago
Highly Positive
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Retirement Advice | How to plan a great retirement! | Opportunities vs Regrets9:01Tips

Retirement Advice | How to plan a great retirement! | Opportunities vs Regrets

🥈 · 47K views · 3 years ago
Highly Positive
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SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA Vlog | Why it Became a Favorite Place 🇰🇭10:03Vlog

SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA Vlog | Why it Became a Favorite Place 🇰🇭

🥈 · 49K views · 3 years ago
Highly Positive
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Minimalist Living by FULL TIME Travelers | A Life Without STUFF12:46Vlog

Minimalist Living by FULL TIME Travelers | A Life Without STUFF

🥈 · 336K views · 3 years ago
Highly Positive
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Our Vietnam Travel Guide 2024 | First time in HANOI, HOI AN, & HO CHI MINH14:39Tips

Our Vietnam Travel Guide 2024 | First time in HANOI, HOI AN, & HO CHI MINH

🥈 · 59K views · 3 years ago
Highly Positive
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Retirement Travelers: BABY SLOTH and MOTHER 🦥 in Costa Rica #shorts0:16

Retirement Travelers: BABY SLOTH and MOTHER 🦥 in Costa Rica #shorts

· 8K views · 3 years ago
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Taipei, Taiwan | A 48-Hour Taipei Travel Guide | Best Layover Ever!12:29Tips

Taipei, Taiwan | A 48-Hour Taipei Travel Guide | Best Layover Ever!

🥈 · 61K views · 3 years ago
Highly Positive
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Retirement Travelers: Tam Coc, Vietnam | Ninh Binh Vietnam Rice Fields #shorts0:14

Retirement Travelers: Tam Coc, Vietnam | Ninh Binh Vietnam Rice Fields #shorts

· 8K views · 3 years ago
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How to Retire Early | Retirement Advice from Our Financial Advisors10:20Tips

How to Retire Early | Retirement Advice from Our Financial Advisors

🥈 · 32K views · 3 years ago
Highly Positive
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BEST International Cell Phone Plans | Retirement Travelers8:05Tips

BEST International Cell Phone Plans | Retirement Travelers

🥈 · 49K views · 3 years ago
Highly Positive
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OCEANIA CRUISE | Regatta Complete Review | Retirement Travelers7:14Review

OCEANIA CRUISE | Regatta Complete Review | Retirement Travelers

🥈 · 27K views · 3 years ago
Highly Positive
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Oceania Cruises
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The 10 BIGGEST TRAVEL MISTAKES Not to Make | Tips for Traveling Abroad15:14Tips

The 10 BIGGEST TRAVEL MISTAKES Not to Make | Tips for Traveling Abroad

🥈 · 60K views · 3 years ago
Highly Positive
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Viking Cruise Lines
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Sailing Sydney Harbour in Australia | Senior Travel Vloggers8:38Vlog

Sailing Sydney Harbour in Australia | Senior Travel Vloggers

🥈 · 5K views · 3 years ago
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Retirement Travelers: The BLUE POOLS of the South Island of New Zealand | #shorts0:24

Retirement Travelers: The BLUE POOLS of the South Island of New Zealand | #shorts

· 29K views · 3 years ago
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Retirement Travelers: MILFORD SOUND New Zealand #shorts0:29

Retirement Travelers: MILFORD SOUND New Zealand #shorts

· 4K views · 3 years ago
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Retirement Travelers: QUEENSTOWN Luge Ride and Gondola | New Zealand #shorts0:28Vlog

Retirement Travelers: QUEENSTOWN Luge Ride and Gondola | New Zealand #shorts

🥈 · 8K views · 3 years ago
Highly Positive
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