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Yahoo Unfairly Labels Ugly Americans On Cruises


We rarely write editorials, but a recent Yahoo piece shook us up. The writer not only bashed Americans, but also singled out seasoned citizens we feature on travel4seniors.com as the worst offenders.

Of course, on just about every cruise, as there are in land resorts, there are boorish people. They complain, make unreasonable demands, get drunk, buy junk and thoroughly offend everyone else. However, the boorish travelers are from all parts of the globe.

In our many cruises and other world travels, we’ve observed that at least 99.99% of Americans behave themselves admirably. May we add that those senior American travelers spent hard-working decades in businesses, professions and the military? Whatever enjoyment they get from cruises is well earned, and if sometimes they show it with hearty laughter and funny clothing, tell it to the Marines. 

If you want to get even angrier, go to www.yahoo.com/travel/how-to-spot-an-american-on-a-cruise

Senior Destination: A Visit to Nice, France PDF Print E-mail


Nice (pronounced Neese) is a beautiful city on the coast of the Mediterranean in the South of France. It’s a gateway to Cannes and other Riviera vacation areas. Consider a nice stay in Nice:

Getting there: Many U.S. and international airlines serve Nice. Check out package deals that combine flights and hotel stays in or around the beach city. Stay at the beach: The Holiday Inn Resort Nice - Saint Laurent Du Var is next to the ocean. The location is perfect, only minutes from the harbor and Saint Laurent seafront area. Guests have access to a private beach and can walk to some good shopping and dining areas.

Dine in style: Le Chanteclier restaurant is at the city's beautiful Hotel Negresco. The hotel has been one of the best in the world for 100 years and the Michelin-starred restaurant never disappoints. The 15,000 bottle wine cellar is great.

Visit A Famed Artist’s Home: Henri Matisse lived in Nice from 1918 to 1954, and willed his personal art collection to the city. It’s the foundation for the Matisse Museum of Nice, located on the Cimiez Hill of the city.

Nice of Ancient Rome: The city's Archeological Museum is also located on the Cimiez, and presents a thorough history of its ancient past. Also visit the famous Roman amphitheater of Nice, one of the best preserved in the world.

 
 
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