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San Francisco CA: Today’s High Prices And Low Opinions

Your travel4seniors.com editor’s memories of the City By The Bay go way, way back to even before Tony Bennett memorialized it in song. During my WW2 Navy days, I roamed the beautiful streets while on troopship duty in the Pacific campaigns. It was a fantastic experience in every way.

However, these days we get frequent complaints from senior travelers that the city is now a dangerous and dirty place. Additionally, because of runaway inflation, prices for hotels, restaurants and everything else in town are insanely high. Worse, San Francisco’s formerly beautiful sidewalks are now crowded with squatting homeless people, along with their trash, pee and poop.

If your travel plans include this and any other big city, be aware of the conditions, and take steps to assure your personal safety and sanitary health.

What To Do When Another Passenger Gets Violent

There seems to be a news item almost daily about angry incidents aboard flights. It could be caused by drugs, booze or just frustration from the ever-increasing trauma of air travel. For a senior with limited physical strength and mobility, it can be a frightening, potentially dangerous situation.

Some sage advice we’ve received from a savvy retired flight attendant may help if you find yourself caught up in an in-air disturbance.

Ascot, UK: Compatible Countryside Companions

The serious-looking one on the right is your roaming travel4seniors.com editor, about to ride his new equine pal in a morning trot at the Coworth Park hotel in Berkshire. Just a short 45 miles from London, the former Georgian manor house is now part of the Dorchester Collection of luxury hotels. It’s surrounded by typical British countryside forests, fields and riding trails.

Venice Beach FL: For Venturesome Senior Beachcombers

Are you interested in scanning a nice warm Florida beach, whether looking for clam shells or lost metal objects? Consider spending time at beautiful Venice Beach.

It’s just 17 miles south of Sarasota on Florida’s west coast. Make it an even more exciting surf and sand adventure by taking some eager young assistants along with your search.

Airlines Cracking Down On Phony Service Dogs

Because of the ever-increasing crowding at boarding time, many passengers show up with four-legged companions. According to airline info, most of them are not certified service dogs. It’s a cheater’s way of boarding before anyone else, to get first divs on overhead space above their seats.

Many of the phony service dog owners are seniors, and with a bit of acting and a fancy dog vest, they manage to get aboard ahead of everyone else. They may deserve an Academy Award for acting, but not early seating.

Airlines have had enough of the scam and are fighting the abusers by requiring written proof of the dogs’ qualifications. Therefore, if you honestly need to board your flight with your faithful service dog, be prepared. When at the check-in desk, you must show written proof both from your physician and appropriate service dog organization. Otherwise, it’s back in line for you and Fido.

Excellent Senior Travel Discounts in the USA

Age sometimes has its privileges. Many companies, stores and other businesses offer discounts to senior citizens. AARP, the American Association of Retired Persons, is a good resource for latest info. Membership is open to people 50 years and older, and costs just $16 per year.

The simplest way to get instant discounts is to first decide what and where you’ll be traveling. Then, when a price is quoted, ask a simple question. It happens when ordering a meal, at the theater, while booking a cruise and for other info.