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Santa Barbara CA: Courthouse Rooftop Tour Offers Vistas


If you roamings include the beautiful California coastal city, be sure to bask in 360º views of the city, sunny beaches and surrounding ocean. When you take the rooftop tour, you’ll be hosted by local volunteers who offer historical, architectural and other current information. While up there day or night, you may also witness one of the frequent weddings, anniversary celebrations or colorful holiday events.

Q&A: Is It Worth Buying Extra Travel Insurance? PDF Print E-mail


Q: My travel agent is always trying to sell me trip insurance. I’ve never had any emergencies or other troubles, so why should I shell out an extra $50 or $100 that just seems to be overlapping coverage? ALMcN, Boston MA

A: Congratulations, lucky senior wanderer, on making it this far without troubles. However, we had a recent situation that proves the need for extra coverage. Booked non-stop from Los Angeles-Fort Lauderdale to board a cruise. Arriving at LAX, we were told our flight would be delayed for at least four hours because of heavy fog over Florida coastal cities.

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Toronto, Canada: Come Meet The Giant Panda Twins PDF Print E-mail


There are many other reasons to visit the beautiful Canadian city, but the local zoo’s Toronto awesome twosome now make it even more attractive.

Their names are Jio Panpan and Jia Yueyue, and the youngsters live with Giant Panda parents in their fashionable combination indoor-outdoor quarters. For visiting hours, entry fees and other info, go to www.torontozoo.com

 
Survey: Hotels Should List Total Prices In Ads PDF Print E-mail


It’s no surprise to seasoned senior wanderers, but a recent Travelers United poll reports that at least 80% of seniors wanted hotels and resorts to list all charges on final bills to be advertised up front.

Of course, that also applies to everything in the travel industry, where come-on prices are always just the beginning of a long list of piled on extras. Restaurants, cruise ships, airlines. They all do it with local taxes, wi-fi, video, honor bar and everything else. They all result in jacking up a typical advertised price 20 or more percent you pay out of pocket.

Next time you respond to an attractive ad or pitch by your favorite hometown travel agency, get the full truth. Demand that you get a totally honest quote for the so-called bargain package.

 
Single Sr Traveling: Tips For Meeting New People PDF Print E-mail


When you were much younger, vigorous and savvy, you had no trouble meeting new people while roaming alone. If very lucky, you were readily welcomed by other travelers wanting to do some serious connecting with you.

Now a roaming senior, you must admit your good looks have matured a bit. Meeting new friends while traveling is more complicated. But don’t be discouraged, take a positive attitude and jump in with both feet to what could be enjoyable experiences.

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Poll: Top Ten Cities For Senior Wanderers To Visit PDF Print E-mail


So, OK, it may not be based on sober judgment. We took the poll at a senior travel event in a local restaurant. For what they’re worth, here are the results:

Las Vegas NV: Once in Sin City, no need to go anywhere else. For the Broadway experience, check into the New York New York Hotel. For France, visit the Paris Resort. For Italy, go for Bellagio and The Venetian. For the Caribbean, experience Mandalay Bay.

For old Rome in Vegas, try Caesars Palace. For faux ancient Egypt, hit the Luxor. For losing all your money, just go into any Vegas casino. Seriously, some of the best entertainment and dining in the world can be found in just within a few blocks of the famous Las Vegas Strip.

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