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ABC: Always Be Current When Seeking Senior Travel Discounts |
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Not just those bargain dinners at the pancake house. You’ve spent a lifetime earning your senior citizen status. You deserve a break today, as well as for many future days, nights, weekends and holidays. Also on land, at sea and in the air. Consider the opportunities:
Restaurants: Arrange dinner visits when early bird specials are in effect, usually from 4 or 5 pm. At any time, check the menu or ask the server about senior specials.
Car rental: If the trip requires driving, make sure your license and insurance coverages are current. Check online or with your local travel agent for best senior discount deals from Hertz, National, Alamo, Enterprise and Budget.
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Senior Traveler Selfies: When Is It OK To Photo You? |
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In the 21st Century, tourism has added a new practice, the selfie. They can be very creative, as well as annoying and intrusive as hell to other people. And sometimes, actually illegal.
Of course, there’s nothing basically wrong with selfing to record memories of events and sights you’re experiencing. That’s traditional for creative seniors since Michelangelo selfied his own image to create the statue of Moses. However, when you’re thinking of using a selfie stick or pointing your smartphone at someone, use some consideration.
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London, England: Night Street Scene From Hotel Window |
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Camera peers down on Harrod’s upscale department store in Hyde Park and surrounding Knightsbridge streets from suite at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel.
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Street Characters: Pay Them Or Stay Far Away |
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An incident at Manhattan’s Times Square should remind senior tourists to be wary. Particularly at that busy New York locale, as well as at other popular spots, including Hollywood Boulevard and Rome’s Colosseum, danger lurks.
The recent Times Square trouble happened when a tourist refused to pay while photographing a nearby costumed character. He angrily attacked her, resulting in injuries to her and jail time for him.
As expected, there are two sides to the situation. Of course, whatever the reason, he had no right to attack the woman. However, costumed characters earn their livings by posing with tourists. As with all street performers throughout history, everyone passing by should be aware of it. Those willing to pose are expected to pay.
Advice: The decision is yours. If you don’t want to pose and pay, tell the approaching costumed character in specific words. A simple no thank you and continued walking should be sufficient. If that doesn’t work, be more emphatic with the refusal. If you fear violence, get away quickly, find a police officer and report the incident.
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Senior Travel Tips On Saving A Dollar Or More |
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Considering some of the big bucks you need to spend to roam from home these days, knocking off just a dollar or two may seem trivial. However, if you pile up enough, your savings could be significant. For instance:
If on a cruise or in a hotel, don’t use the room phone to call outside. Charges can really add up. Use your smartphone.
Check prices before you use hotel or ship’s computer room. It could set you back as much as $50 an hour, plus fees for printing and other add-ons.
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