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Google/AARP Map Tool Benefits Senior Drivers


If your spring and summer plans include long road trips, Google Maps and AARP have put their tech tetes together to help make your journeys more economical and enjoyable.

According to USA Today, they’ve eliminated the need for lugging along with you stacks of road maps, info books, discount brochures and other bothersome paperwork. With the new Google/AARP map tool, every bit of thousands of items about travel info is available immediately with just a click on your iPhone or similar electronic device.

You’re now able to plan ahead for the most favorable routes, rest stops, restaurants, shopping, hotels and thousands of other bits of useful travel information. Even better, it allows you to check prices, take advantage of discounts and maintain a sensible budget throughout your road trips.

In order to take advantage of the new service, you must be a signed-up member of AARP. For more information, go to discounts.aarp.org
Airlines Attempt To Squeeze Cabin Seats Even Tighter PDF Print E-mail


More jammed in butts bring added bucks, so the plans go on and on, while passengers get less and less space. The FAA is being urged by consumer organizations to set fair regulations for seating, especially in the economy section. Obviously, too many airlines today are more interested in profits than providing safe, comfortable journeys. On your next flight in the cheap seats, be prepared for more squeezing and less breathing.
 
 
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