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Air China: Be Aware Of Big Bad London Town


It’s political incorrectness gone viral! The warning in a recent issue of the airline’s magazine, was: “London is generally a safe place to travel. However precautions are needed when entering areas mainly populated by Indians, Pakistanis and black people.

“We advise tourists not to go out alone at night, and females always to be accompanied by another person when travelling.”

Of course, the advice may also apply correctly for senior travelers, who must face the reality and vulnerability of big city crime. They’re certain to be robbed blind by sky-high prices of London hotel rooms, fancy-schmancy restaurants, taxi rides and exclusive shoppes in Mayfair.
Q: Tired Of Hotel Prices … Should We Try Private Homes? PDF Print E-mail


We enjoy travel, but every time we book a hotel room, the price goes up, plus new sneaky extra charges. Why pay $300 to spend just eight hours in bed in a little room? We’ve heard that Airbnb and other private home rental services charge much less, and you often get an apartment or entire house. What’s your opinion? RBF, Sherman Oaks CA

A: To start, consider definite advantages of a hotel room. There’s security, daily cleaning, in-house restaurants and convenient city location. True, you’ll find them pricey and getting more so. Airbnb types get more attractive. Do some homework with websites that offer private homes and apartments at reasonable prices. Also, with such sites as TrustedHousesitters, you may get lower rates or free stays because it includes caring for owners’ pets
 
 
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