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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)

Retirement Travelers: SAN JUAN LA LAGUNA | Lake Atitlan Guatemala #shorts0:59Vlog

Retirement Travelers: SAN JUAN LA LAGUNA | Lake Atitlan Guatemala #shorts

🥈 · 6K views · 4 years ago
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Retirement Travelers: SCARY DOG | Lake Atitlan Guatemala #shorts0:21

Retirement Travelers: SCARY DOG | Lake Atitlan Guatemala #shorts

· 3K views · 4 years ago
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LAKE ATITLAN GUATEMALA | Where to Travel in 2025 | Retirement Travelers17:07Vlog

LAKE ATITLAN GUATEMALA | Where to Travel in 2025 | Retirement Travelers

🥈 · 9K views · 4 years ago
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Retirement Travelers: CRAZY WATER TAXI | Lake Atitlan, Guatemala  #shorts0:20

Retirement Travelers: CRAZY WATER TAXI | Lake Atitlan, Guatemala #shorts

· 4K views · 4 years ago
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World Traveller
RETURN TO CENTRAL AMERICA | Lake Atitlán, Guatemala | Retirement Vlog #6213:17Vlog

RETURN TO CENTRAL AMERICA | Lake Atitlán, Guatemala | Retirement Vlog #62

🥈 · 5K views · 4 years ago
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Retirement Travelers: AIN DUBAI | World's Tallest Ferris Wheel  #shorts0:49Vlog

Retirement Travelers: AIN DUBAI | World's Tallest Ferris Wheel #shorts

🥈 · 6K views · 4 years ago
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Atlas Ocean Voyages
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World Traveller
Dubai| A Visit to the Ain Dubai #619:05Vlog

Dubai| A Visit to the Ain Dubai #61

🥈 · 2K views · 4 years ago
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Atlas Ocean Voyages
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TALLEST BUILDING IN THE WORLD | Burj Khalifa Dubai | Retirement Vlog #6012:48Vlog

TALLEST BUILDING IN THE WORLD | Burj Khalifa Dubai | Retirement Vlog #60

🥈 · 2K views · 4 years ago
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Retirement Travelers: DUBAI | ABRA BOAT RIDE | Finding the beauty #shorts0:54

Retirement Travelers: DUBAI | ABRA BOAT RIDE | Finding the beauty #shorts

· 3K views · 4 years ago
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World Traveller
Plan for 2022 EARLY RETIREMENT TRAVEL | Where to Travel in 2022 [#59]12:47Vlog

Plan for 2022 EARLY RETIREMENT TRAVEL | Where to Travel in 2022 [#59]

🥈 · 8K views · 4 years ago
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DUBAI EXPO2020 | World Travel | Retirement Vlog #5812:16Vlog

DUBAI EXPO2020 | World Travel | Retirement Vlog #58

🥈 · 3K views · 4 years ago
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CONTAINER HOUSE  in Costa Rica | Retirement Vlog #5715:08Vlog

CONTAINER HOUSE in Costa Rica | Retirement Vlog #57

🥈 · 5K views · 4 years ago
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MONTEZUMA COSTA RICA Things to Do | Retirement Travel Vlog #5612:16Vlog

MONTEZUMA COSTA RICA Things to Do | Retirement Travel Vlog #56

🥈 · 6K views · 4 years ago
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COSTA RICA TRAVEL VLOG | Road Trip to Montezuma | Retirement Vlog #5513:52Vlog

COSTA RICA TRAVEL VLOG | Road Trip to Montezuma | Retirement Vlog #55

🥈 · 4K views · 4 years ago
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PANAMA CITY Day Trips | Where to Travel in 2022 | Retirement Vlog #5412:36Vlog

PANAMA CITY Day Trips | Where to Travel in 2022 | Retirement Vlog #54

🥈 · 5K views · 4 years ago
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BOQUETE, PANAMA | Expats: Best Place in the World to Retire Early | Retirement Vlog #5312:50Vlog

BOQUETE, PANAMA | Expats: Best Place in the World to Retire Early | Retirement Vlog #53

🥈 · 68K views · 4 years ago
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CASCO VIEJO PANAMA Things To Do | World Travel 2022 | Retirement Vlog #5210:39Vlog

CASCO VIEJO PANAMA Things To Do | World Travel 2022 | Retirement Vlog #52

🥈 · 6K views · 4 years ago
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PANAMA CITY, PANAMA Travel Vlog | Let’s Go Explore! | Retirement Travelers12:19Vlog

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA Travel Vlog | Let’s Go Explore! | Retirement Travelers

🥈 · 6K views · 4 years ago
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WORLD TRAVEL VLOG | Panama City Panama | Retirement Travelers6:16Vlog

WORLD TRAVEL VLOG | Panama City Panama | Retirement Travelers

🥈 · 4K views · 4 years ago
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How to Have a HAPPY RETIREMENT | 7 Things Happy Retirees do Well | Retirement Travelers17:15Tips

How to Have a HAPPY RETIREMENT | 7 Things Happy Retirees do Well | Retirement Travelers

🥈 · 25K views · 4 years ago
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RV Traveling the USA | Answering Your Questions | Retirement Travelers11:09

RV Traveling the USA | Answering Your Questions | Retirement Travelers

· 4K views · 4 years ago
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APOSTLE ISLANDS DRONE CRASH!! | Retirement Travelers11:57Vlog

APOSTLE ISLANDS DRONE CRASH!! | Retirement Travelers

🥈 · 2K views · 4 years ago
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Overcoming FEAR OF FLYING in a Seaplane | Isle Royale NP | Retirement Travelers9:32Vlog

Overcoming FEAR OF FLYING in a Seaplane | Isle Royale NP | Retirement Travelers

🥈 · 2K views · 4 years ago
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NORTH DAKOTA Travel Guide | We Joined the BEST FOR LAST CLUB | Retirement Travelers14:44Vlog

NORTH DAKOTA Travel Guide | We Joined the BEST FOR LAST CLUB | Retirement Travelers

🥈 · 14K views · 4 years ago
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