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As Stock Market Values Rise, Travel Point Values Drop

Seniors who travel frequently are certainly aware of airlines continuing to raise the number of points needed to earn free or upgraded flights. Now, along with the nickel-and-dime price add-ons coming almost daily for air travel, hotel chains are getting into similar belt-tightening.

As recently reported by USA Today, Hilton, Marriott and Starwood have required earning free nights through their loyalty programs to cost more points. Depending on the hotel’s location and quality, the point requirements were raised from ten to 25 percent. Along with the room prices, unfortunately.

What can the senior frequent traveler do to combat these increases in the cost of transportation and hotel accommodations? The best advice is to shop around before booking. Always look for special sales that may be posted for just 24 hours. If you’re not already aware of it, make your hotel stays when prices are lowest, such as mid-week and off-season. Of course, always book mid-week and night (red eye) flights whenever possible.

If you have a personal online or hometown travel agent, be sure you’re regularly informed of all pricing possibilities as they break.

Senior Sailor: Tips For Tipping On Cruises

While cruising is usually a fun, trouble-free vacation, many people who book their first sailing are confused or intimidated by the tipping system. It can be simplified by understanding what is expected and what voluntary choices you have.

1. Ask your hometown or online travel agent about current tipping practices and amounts you’ll need on the cruise line you’ll be sailing. Add that amount to your budget, so you’ll know how much tipping will cost beyond other expenses.

2. Tipping begins at the dock. If you arrive in a taxi, tip the driver extra if you get help with bags. For pre-boarding help and when you depart at the end of the cruise, tip helpers $1 or $2 for each bag.

Los Angeles CA: All Aboard Vintage Streetcar

Shoppers enjoy the double-decker, open-air ride down the main street of the famed Farmers Market at The Grove. www.thegrovela.com

Senior Flyers: Wear ‘Em If You Don’t Want ‘Em Stolen

Not an isolated happening, but interesting recent story from Fox News. A woman who had just appeared on a reality courtroom TV show flew from NYC to LA. During the flight, she was very friendly, walking along the isles and chatting with passengers.

As she was leaving the plane, the police showed up and hauled her off to jail. During the flight she had expertly swiped another passenger’s passport and bank card, as well as a flight attendant’s iPad, all recovered from her handbag.

Berlin, Germany: Fun Things For Senior Tourists

After the devastation of World War II and divided city during the Cold War, Berlin has returned to its traditional charm. Senior visitors will find it today offers everything they can enjoy in museums, parks, upscale shops, theaters and hundreds of great restaurants.

Beyond the expected, here are just a few of the many enjoyably unexpected activities to do in Berlin:

Swing Along On A Segway: City Segway offers themed tours around the city and sights on two-wheeled electric scooters.You not only cover considerably more ground than when walking, but senior legs and energy last much longer. citysegwaytours.com/berlin

Visit The Zoo: Located in the Tiergarten section of the city, it's a world-class destination, featuring thousands of exotic birds and animals, many in their natural habitats. zoo-berlin.de/en.html

Tips For Taking Your Cat On A Flight

Before deciding to bring your feline friend into the air with you, first check with the airline. Get all the current requirements, such as paperwork, cost and confinement during travel. If you have the option of carrying the encased cat with you on your passenger seat, that’s the least traumatic for both of you.

First, some practice. For days before the flight, put the carrier in plain sight inside your house where the cat can see and sniff it frequently. Put bits of food treats inside, so the cat will come in and out the opening comfortably. Add some catnip-scented toys. If the cat is on meds, check with your vet about taking and applying them during the journey.

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