They’re all over the computer screen when you’re planning that springtime trip. Not just the phony penny off to make you believe the price is lower, but hiding the actual out-of-pocket rate you’ll pay.

At check-out time, that quoted price per day will grow to $120 or more. The come-on ad failed to mention taxes, resort fees and other add-ons. So, when booking by phone, internet or travel agency, demand the actual price you’ll have to pay. And don’t forget to demand: How much off that price is the senior discount?

The terrible tragedy of the recent gas leak death of an American family in a Mexican rental house should be a warning to others. Many seniors who travel the world now often prefer to rent a local house for several days to staying in hotels.

Unlike hotels, where local laws require frequent safety inspections, owners of private homes offered for short rentals are not. Before you sign up, be sure all safety requirements, including kitchen appliances, bathroom fixtures, heating and air conditioning are functioning properly.

When she complained to the airline, at first they offered her a voucher worth $650. When she refused it, there were phone calls back and forth,  until the ante was raised to the ten grand. Then the bumpee accepted.

Hey, why didn’t this ever happen to your old travel4seniors.com editor? I’ve been bumped from flights many times, but the best I got was a cheap room at the airport roach motel, coffee, doughnuts and the 5 am flight the next morning.

Remember when pay toilets cost a dime? No more cheap nor freebee restaurant and bar toilets for non-dining drop-in tourists. Now you’ll have to pay up to $5 to use the bathrooms in bars, eateries and posh night clubs. Of course, some of the more upscale potty pause rooms include fragrant soaps, hair spray, drinks and other goodies.