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By Carly Milne

Though some may bemoan their age, being a baby boomer has its benefits. Not only are the kids all grown up and having kids of their own, but boomers finally have money to do all the things you want to do -- like travel! Considering an estimated 78 million boomers spend $88 billion a year on travel, tons of hot spots throughout the world have created travel packages designed specifically for people from that generation. Lucky for you, we’ve hunted out some of the best travel packages for baby boomers. Start packing!

For Foodie Boomers

What good is a vacation if you can't eat your way through it? The Pines Lodge in Beaver Creek, Colo., is pairing up with the acclaimed Eat! Drink! food market and wine bar to offer fall culinary weekends specially designed for couples and girlfriends looking to get away. Combining lessons in nutrition and food preparation, participants get the chance to do yoga classes to ward off the effects of delicious artisan cheeses, specialty foods and wine. Yum!

For Tropical-Minded Boomers

If you've never been to Tahiti, now's the time to go! Tahiti Tourism just announced some incredible deals, partnering up with hotels, resorts, airlines and North American tour operators, to offer amazing, first-time specials including complimentary breakfast and dinner, additional nights at hotels at no extra charge, spa treatments and complimentary upgrades. You can save an average of $1,500, and not miss a thing while you see the legendary islands of Tahiti including Bora Bora, Huahine, Manihi, Moorea, Raiatea, Rangiroa, and Tikehau. How can you resist?

For Cruising Boomers

Don't get sucked into believing that cruising is a sub-par travel experience – especially when Royal Caribbean International has announced the return of East Asian cruising destinations! Some of the packages available? Book on the Legend of the Seas, which embarks from Rome (Civitavecchia) for a 12-night voyage through the Suez Canal to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, making calls at Alexandria and Safaga, Egypt and Muscat, Oman Dubai. Legend then continues on to Singapore for another 12 nights, calling at Mumbai, Goa (Mormugao) and Cochin, India; Phuket, Thailand; and Kuala Lumpur (Port Klang), Malaysia. Now that's cruising!

For Golfing Boomers

If you just can't get enough of whacking that little, white ball around, you'll be pleased to know that the Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort is hosting the 2007 Golf Classic! During a three-night, four-day golf intensive getaway, guests can take to the links with a two-day tournament on the beautifully restored Billy Bell Jr. designed Ranch Course. Tournament play is structured so that guest improve with each round -- 36 holes; best ball eclectic; and ladies get four strokes added to their handicap. Did we mention there's prizes? Score!

For Luxury Boomers

Sometimes you want to visit a far-off place, but you're not too keen on the idea of "roughing it." Make sure you sign up for a fabulous Greaves India trip, like The Taj and The Himalayas itinerary. The 10-day / eight-night tour includes accommodations in some of the best hotels India has to offer, not to mention use of The Oberoi Group's private King Air aircraft. And don't forget the amazing sights you'll see! Spend a full day in Delhi to explore the wide boulevards of Lutyens' New Delhi, take an evening visit to the Taj Mahal, and enjoy the exhilaration of crisp mountain air high in the Himalayas. This is travel at its finest!

For Eco Boomers

Worried about your carbon footprint? Fret not, because the Galapagos Tour Company EcoVentura has created a "carbon friendly" trip through the Galapagos Islands! Hop on a 20-passenger luxury motor yacht where you can dine and relax with fellow passengers, and take part in on-shore excursions like hiking with naturalist guides over volcanic trails and protected highlands, boating and kayaking to observe marine life up close, and marvel at lava bombs, spatter cones, cinder cones and lava tubes on a hike to the top of an inactive volcano! Of course, that's when you're not watching for whales.