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Ottawa Airport: Someone’s listening to you!


It seems Big Brother has come to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. In addition to security cameras, sections of the Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport now have mikes sensitive enough to pick up visitors’ private conversations, including those about business, monkey business or otherwise.

What’s next: Cameras in the rest rooms? Or maybe they’re already there.

New York City: Free Staten Island Ferry Ride PDF Print E-mail


Manhattan can be a very expensive place for senior visitors. Hotels, restaurants, entertainment and shopping all take big chunks out of your travel budget. However, one absolutely free fun attraction offers the thrill of one of the world's most beautiful 30-minute sightseeing rides. It’s the no-charge Staten Island Ferry.

Board at sunset, when you may see Lady Liberty beautifully silhouetted against a pink-and-orange sky. You'll also get panoramic views of the glittering Big Apple’s downtown, Brooklyn and Jersey City. The Staten Island Ferry is at Whitehall Terminal, Manhattan, 4 South Street, New York NY 10301. For schedules and other information, go to www.siferry.com

 
 
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