Many seniors already walk around wearing t-shirts, hoodies, caps and other clothing with logos and names of their favorite teams printed on them. So this promotion sounds like a great, money-saving idea.

According to USAToday, Orion Travel Tech offers to reward airline passengers to travel with luggage featuring ads printed on the sides. After an annual fee of $19.99, each volunteer can get luggage charges paid for up to six round-trip flights a year. Considering that it can cost a couple $100 or more a flight to check bags, savings can be considerable. oriontraveltech.com

There are many reasons why the Smithsonian Institution in Washington DC, is nicknamed America’s Attic. One is that in its sprawling complex of buildings there are 137 million separate items. If you’ve seen the second episode of the “Night at the Museum” movies, the fantasy plot features many locations and exhibits at the Smithsonian.    

Objects in the world’s largest museum include early aircraft, space vehicles, important documents and scientific breakthroughs. Some are a bit more whimsical than historical. Consider those.

Lincoln’s Hat: According to museum info, the topper on display there was worn by Abe himself on the fatal night of April 14, 1865, when he attended a performance at Washington’s Ford Theater. It was there that John Wilkes Booth shot him.

Along with real travel, savvy seniors always enjoy movies about places in the world they’ve visited or would someday like to see. Choices range from classics dating back more than 75 years to one that debuted in 2011. Many you can watch free on YouTube.

The Wizard of Oz (1939): This great children’s classic is still the absolute all-time favorite of  travelers of every age. The annual TV showing at holiday time keeps the story fresh for this and future generations.

While the colorful travels of Dorothy and her friends are all imaginary, they represent every senior’s hopes. We all seek to find that perfect destination over the rainbow where dreams come true.

Originally built as a meeting center and market in 1742, Faneuil Hall's early history included rousing gatherings. It featured speeches by John Adams and other patriots calling for independence from England.

When British troops occupied the building in the 1770s, it was used as a theater for officers and their wives. The hall's second floor still serves as a popular site for entertainment, as well as meetings and TV debates when political candidates campaign for local, state and national office.

The original building is now part of a large complex called the Faneuil Hall Marketplace. They house more than 100 retail shops, including restaurants, fresh food stands and other commercial activities.