About the Author, Sharon Hutchins
Sharon Hutchins is the founder and creator of SafeTrip 65, a travel planning platform designed to help travelers age 65 and over discover safe, accessible, and budget-friendly destinations across the United States.
A retired technology executive from a Fortune 500 company, Sharon now brings the same rigor, attention to detail, and commitment to quality that defined her career to helping retirees travel with confidence. An avid world traveler who has visited more than 30 countries and approximately 80% of the United States, she has spent decades exploring destinations and gaining firsthand insight into what makes travel both enjoyable and safe for older adults.
Through her travels, Sharon developed a passion for identifying destinations that are safe, walkable, accessible, and welcoming for senior travelers. These experiences ultimately inspired her to create SafeTrip 65 — a platform designed to help retirees plan trips with greater confidence by highlighting important factors such as safety, accessibility, medical access, and budget-friendly travel options.
Through SafeTrip 65 and this blog, Sharon shares destination ideas, travel insights, safety tips, and practical planning advice tailored specifically for travelers age 65 and over. She continues to explore new destinations and regularly shares what she learns to help others travel more comfortably and confidently.
Her mission is simple: help seniors travel smarter, safer, and with confidence.