Many celebrations are scheduled through August to celebrate a century of spectacular thrills and lava spills on the big island of Hawaii and its famous Kilauea and Mauna Loa Volcanoes.

Some events include the opening of a new museum, 36th Annual Cultural Festival & BioBlitz, art exhibits, native music and dance performances, volcano sightseeing tours, local foods and many more reasons to visit and participate. For more info, go to www.nps.gov/havo/getinvolved/100th-anniversary

We all know warm weather is the heaviest time for air travel. Airlines must get millions of people to the right destinations, while to often their baggage flies off to other destinations.

Statistics today show that one out of every 20 checked bags fails to arrive at the designated airport at the right time. Most are merely misdirected, and eventually get to their owners. But while en route, they cause much distress.

Remember your teens? You could scarf down anything at any time, anywhere. It was no-limit eating at the big game, out with the gang, birthday bashes, midnight buffets, fatburgers, jalapeno chili, pizza and whatever.

Maybe you had a bit of heartburn the morning after, but you’d be OK by noon, and ready to start on another binge of eating stuff that would kill you today. Most very seasoned citizens survive and thrive in sunset years because they practice moderation and healthy diet. However, when some travel, they’re often tempted to forget sensible eating.

OK, you’ve been everywhere and you’re tired of take-out from the neighborhood Chinese restaurant. You’re ready for the real thing. You’re thinking of booking a flight to China.

Get a few suggestions from a senior tourist who has been there several times. Beijing is the capital, and features Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City and other historic sites. While there, you can book tours of the city, as well as take the bus or train out about 50 miles to the Great Wall.

The wall is 15 centuries old, goes for a thousand miles and can be seen from orbiting satellites. It may be difficult for physically-challenged seniors to climb the required stairways and stroll the stony pathways. However, you may try it, because most tourists want photo or video proof of having visited the historic site.