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Airport booze now available 'round the clock

It's six a.m., and you’re waiting in your favorite airport. All the shops and restaurants are closed, except the gin joints. They're allowed to be open all night. Now, you can get silly in Philly. If you're waiting there, you can pop the cork in New York or get high in Chi.

The booze rules have been eased. Some airports now allow liquor to be sold 24-7. High in the air has two meanings now, because passengers in flight can enjoy the same privilege. This is great news for those fliers who’ve had loud, drunken seatmates bother them or get sick all over them.

Of course, this new easing of the drinking rules is just another way airlines and airports are seeking to bring in extra income. So now, in addition to paying to check your bags, you’ll be able to drink enough as you fly to add more of those sagging bags under your eyes.

Our only advice we have for travelers is to enjoy yourselves with the booze of your choice anywhere, at any time. Just do it only up to a point where you’re not annoying others.
New Retirees: Should We Travel In The U.S. First? PDF Print E-mail


Q: We both had long office careers that kept us from getting away from home very much. Now that we’re 65, free and empty-nested, we’re not quite sure how to start traveling. See America first or get right into foreign ventures. What do you suggest? Mr. & Mrs. PBL, New Orleans LA

A: There’s certainly no lack of pro and anti opinions on this, and no right or wrong way to go. However, if pinned down for an answer, we’d advocate Americans should explore their own country before venturing overseas. Consider the unsettled international situation today, terrorism, widespread violence and mass immigration. Those aspects alone should make any American think twice before venturing overseas. At home there are unlimited opportunities for safe and enjoyable travel, whether backpacking on a budget or lolling at a luxury beach resort.

Consider the natural wonders of America for travelers. National parks, the Grand Canyon, California-Oregon-Washington coastlines, Rocky Mountains, Arizona deserts, beaches of Hawaii, Florida Keys, Cape Cod.

Consider man-made wonders: New York City, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Nashville, San Diego, Washington D.C., Boston, Walt Disney World, Branson, Hollywood, Las Vegas, Hoover Dam.

Robert Louis Stevenson wrote: "I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel's sake." Therefore, in the world of reality for newly-retired Americans, start out with exploring your own country. Just have the gumption to get up and go for travel’s sake.
 
 
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