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Washington DC: New Smithsonian Museum Adjunct Debuts


President Obama officially opened the National Museum of African American History and Culture in the nation’s capital. Attending the ceremonies were members of America’s oldest African American church, First Baptist of Williamsburg VA.

A highlight of the event was the ringing of the 150-year-old church Freedom Bell. The congregation was established in 1776, the year the American Revolution began. Many of the first members were slaves and freed-slaves. In the pre-Civil War days, church services were held secretly in nearby Virginia farm fields and forests. When your senior travels include Washington DC, for more info, go to nmaahc.si.edu/about/museum.Smithsonian Institution

Senior Travel Health: Suggested Preps For Road Trips PDF Print E-mail


Anticipation begins weeks before departure date. First, the senior driver and passengers, from ages one to 90, should visit family doctors and get complete pre-trip check-ups.

If meds are prescribed, an adequate supply to cover the entire time away from home should be purchased. Plus another week’s supply in case of unexpected delays.

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Reuters Names World’s Top Traffic-Jammed Cities PDF Print E-mail


Not surprisingly, five are in the US: Los Angeles: (1), New York City (3), San Francisco (4), Atlanta (9) and Miami (11) . Moscow (2) tops the foreign city list, followed by Bogata (5), Sao Paulo (6), London (7), Magnitogorsk (8), Paris (10) and Bangkok (12).

If your travels this year take you to any of those congested cities, reconsider doing it with your own or rented car. Weigh the costs, including finding expensive places to park. Check latest internet info on city bus routes, taxi, Uber, Lyft and other urban transportation facilities.

 
Q: Are There Seniors-Only, Clothing-Optional Cruises? PDF Print E-mail


This barely answerable query comes from a travel4seniors.com reader who’ll only be identified as Jean M of Milwaukee WI. After some research, we’ll try to undress ...I mean... address Jean’s question.

A: First, a bad joke. On a clothing-optional senior cruise, an observant passenger remarks that a sunbather’s swimsuit is all wrinkled. Ooops! The very old senior is sunning in the nude.

There are many resorts and beaches in Europe and the Caribbean where vacationers can sun and bathe in the all-together. Even a few in the U.S. If you’re interested in exploring clothing-optional cruises, check websites such as blisscruise.com and castawaystravel.com for upcoming schedules.

 
How To Choose The Best Cruise Ship Cabin PDF Print E-mail


There are many factors and choices. When you’re signing up for a cruise, first check out some of the more important considerations:

1. Timing: Prices vary widely throughout the year. The most popular and costly are from mid-June to late-August, plus  Christmas and Spring Break. If you can book a cruise for during less active times, such as mid-September to early-November, you’ll save from 20 to 50 percent.

2. Be chart smart: Look at a diagram of the ship from the cruise company’s online website. Study the chart for cabin locations and sizes. Understand various choices, as well as locations of dining, entertainment, shopping and other ship facilities.

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Nevis, The Bahamas: Stay Where Horatio Honeymooned PDF Print E-mail


The Nisbet Plantation Beach Club features all-inclusive vacations in luxurious cottages on the sunny isle. The club was named for an 18th Century resident of the island, Fanny Nisbet. She married famous British naval hero, Admiral Horatio Nelson in 1787.

The fact that the future victor of the Battle of Trefalgar already had a wife named Frances in England didn’t seem to disturb the lovers on this beautiful Caribbean island. Unfortunately, Nelson died in the 1805 battle and never returned to the fair Fanny.

The current AAA Four Diamond beach club continues the romantic tradition by designing many of its upscale services for lovers of all ages who visit to begin or renew their togetherness. All the inclusive sleeping, sunning, dining, drinking, dancing, swimming and other features start at about $500 per room per night.

 
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