No, no, there are no monsters today in the famed eatery that's famous for it's monstrous corned beef on rye sandwiches. It happened in the early 1950s when your now-elderly travel4seniors.com editor wrote for the Beverly Hills Citizen daily.

I lunched there regularly with other writers, and sometimes the guy in the photo joined us. The photo shows young James Arness made up for his movie part as a space creature. Later, of course, he became famous as Matt Dillon in Gunsmoke. He showed up in monster make-up one morning and scared the hell out of all the deli customers.

At the time, the deli’s famed corned beef on rye cost $1.95. Today the huge sandwich is a bargain for $20. Also, then my weekly check was for $75, and Jim Arness, fresh out of the Army, was a member of the 52-20 Club. Translated: newly-released GIs were paid $20 a week for a year to help them get started in civilian life.

A short list of the many celebs who dined at the deli include Jerry Lewis, Milton Berle, Carol Channing, Groucho Marx, Doris Day, Jay Leno, Tony Curtis and Larry King. Frank Sinatra was there shooting deli scenes for his movie, Pal Joey, in 1957.

If your travels take you to or near Beverly Hills, stop by  for a delicious breakfast, lunch or whatever. Nate’n Al’s Deli, 414 N. Beverly Dr. nateenal.com

Guest Correspondent JKMcL, Pittsburgh PA: Florence is one of Europe's most intriguing destinations, and each time I visit, I discover something new. I've visited many cities across Europe, and Florence is a favorite for its historic and artistic charm. In Italian, the city is Firenze.

To walk the streets as they were 400 or 500 years ago, visit the same historic buildings, see the same skyline, is truly incredible. While other cities have grown and modernized, the historic heart of Florence remains as it has been since Michelangelo lived and worked there. This feeling of immersion in historic culture is a reason I always enjoy Florence.

Guest Correspondent Tom W., Boston MA: Manila is the beautiful capital city of the Philippines, with historic architecture, parks, restaurants, friendly people and many other attractions. However, while tourism is flourishing in Tokyo, Hong Kong and Singapore, Manila is still virtually ignored by American and other world travelers.

During my Navy career, I spent considerable time in Manila, beginning back in World War II. It was brutally damaged by retreating Japanese troops, but in the decades since, has rebuilt and returned to its former glory. I visited Manila several years ago, and some personal observations about the city may help other senior travelers who may consider visiting Manila.

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.