The magnificent structure is in a small community about 90 minutes from London. It's near the cities of Bristol and Bath. Construction began in 1175, and it was the first in Britain to be built in the Gothic style.

The cathedral is also famed for its vintage action clock. Built in 1390, the mechanisms are interesting, with medieval animated jousting knights circling the face realistically on the quarter hour.

Nice (pronounced Neese) is a beautiful city on the coast of the Mediterranean in the South of France. It’s a gateway to Cannes and other Riviera vacation areas. Consider a nice stay in Nice:

Getting there: Many U.S. and international airlines serve Nice. Check out package deals that combine flights and hotel stays in or around the beach city.

Boasting it’s America’s oldest city, it was first settled by Spanish explorers in 1565. America's oldest vacation city offers visitors a fun mix of history, action and nature.

First-time senior tourists should visit the kitchy-yet-fun attractions like the Fountain of Youth and one of several alligator farms. The city has much to offer. Here's a basic guide to visiting St. Augustine:

Recently, the outspoken president of the Philippines has been making fiery news headlines. This old scribe respectfully suggests that he change the tune of his rants. Instead of dissing other world leaders, he should sing the praises of his nation. It seems no tourists today realize that The Philippine Islands are among the most beautiful travel destinations in the world.

When your travel4seniors.com editor was there the first time, it was brutally devastated in World War II. I was a crewman on a Navy troopship, and we put 2,800 Army guys ashore on Leyte Island in October 1944, to free the Philippines from the brutal Japanese occupation.