Single seniors on a journey through the Italian capital city should set aside time to experience the romantic outdoor stairway. Since 1725, the 135 stone steps have inspired tourists as one of Rome’s most visited attractions. 

The area also brings Romans of all genders and ages to hang out. Many are there for various reasons, from peddling wares to looking for romance. Therefore, if you’re a single wandering senior roaming in Rome, consider climbing the Spanish Steps. You may just encounter local lookalikes of Sophia Loren or Marcello Mastroianni.

Scheduled for Friday through Sunday, September 23-25, The Galway International Oyster Festival marks the start of the Irish oyster season. The celebrations include parades, concerts, contests, kids’ events and formal dance.

The event’s highlights will be chefs’ demonstrations and the traditional shucking and tasting of the delicious shelled delicacies. For more info, www.galwayoysterfest.com

Senior Travel Writer HLM, Tampa FL: It happened to us once, and in of all places, a posh Las Vegas resort. The morning after our first night, we had itchy, bloody bites and saw little specks on the bed sheets. When we called the front desk, they sent up a guy with a camera, but nothing to help us. They offered us a room down the hall, but we checked out pronto.

After we flew home, we didn’t take our bags inside. We placed them in the back yard, then put all our clothes from the trip immediately in the washer, set on very hot. We sprayed the empty bags with bug killer several times over two days, then washed them inside and out with soapy water.

The old saying still haunts us today: Good night; sleep tight; don’t let the bedbugs bite. Now, whenever we check into a hotel room, we first pull the covers down and expose the sheets and pillows to bright light. If there’s any indication of infestation, we’re immediately on our way to another hotel.

Long Beach is a picturesque seaside city about an hour south of downtown Los Angeles. Consider a variety of activities during your visit:

Saturday: Start the day at the Aquarium of the Pacific, a galaxy of the world’s oceans. In addition to exhibits and tours, visitors who are certified divers can experience the Dive Immersive. This incredible scuba adventure explores the huge 350,000-gallon tropical fish habitat, swimming with the more than 1,000 varieties of marine life. Two and a half hour dives are about $350 per participant.

Take the city's free Passport bus to the Long Beach Museum of Art (2300 East Ocean Blvd.) Enjoy lunch at Claire's At The Museum Restaurant, considered one of the best in the city. The open patio features views of the Queen Mary and harbor. Book a harbor-view room at the Renaissance Long Beach Hotel (111 East Ocean Blvd.). For dinner, enjoy wine and selections from the tasting menu at SIP Lounge, the bar and restaurant in the hotel's beautiful lobby space. Costs are about $150 per night.