It’s fair to seniors who plan to visit that place or use the service to tell them your true story on social media. It could be failed airline schedule, dangerous streets, overpriced hotel or city square full of pickpockets. Also, amusement park too crowded, upscale restaurant served downscale food and/or creepy cruise ship. Check out customer complaints on online review sites, including TripAdvisor and Yelp.

Along with the usual negative reports and the recent hotel death of a family of four from carbon monoxide poisoning in their room, Mexico is losing U.S. tourists. Of course, Mexico is usually no more dangerous than other world destinations, such as NYC, Chicago or Los Angeles. Or Rome, Rio or Paris. For senior world wanderers, regular safety rules always apply. Stay alert, especially at night, preferably not alone and keep valuables secure. www.usatoday.com/picture.../destinations/...safest-places-in-mexico.../3336266...

A frequent flyer with my own business, I travel only with a small wheeled bag that fits in the overhead. Won’t pay for upper class nor baggage charges. So, unless I fly Southwest and get to my seat early, I too often find no bin space. Suggestion? PLR, Reno NV

A: If you don’t want to check your bag or find the overhead bins too packed, lighten and compress the load. Get a smaller soft bag that fits under the seat, and wear a jacket with many large inside and outside pockets.

And, of course, all rooms are booked solid, and you're kicked out to seek another place to stay. There are ways to prevent this panic situation from happening. Just think and communicate ahead.

Call the hotel several days before your expected arrival and confirm the reservation number and dates you’ll require a room. Ask and write down the name of the hotel clerk who confirms you. After you have all the info and numbers, make a hard copy printout and have it with you at check-in.