We don’t usually delve into lonely hearts, but widowed and single readers often ask us for advice on that subject. We’ll attempt to comply here.

If you're willing to mingle, you'll have no trouble at all meeting people while traveling single. We hope you'll be overwhelmed by eager characters wanting to meet you. Your problem may then be to determine how to sort the good ones from the not-so-good.

If possible, take another single with you. A couple of guys or gals together are usually more successful. They have much better chances of hooking up at bowling alleys, theaters, cafes, cruises, bars or other places where singles in groups gather to ogle and mix.

Sometimes we at travel4seniors.com can get too serious about informing our seasoned readers about all the bad stuff that can happen to wandering seniors. Here are some lighten-up one-liners:

In spite of the latest GPS gizmo in my new car, I still get lost driving. Last time I tried to use my GPS, the voice finally yelled, “Hey, you old goat, I give up! Go to ask at the nearest gas station!”

When preparing to travel these overpriced days, seniors should lay out some your clothes and all of your money.

Consider your time is just about up when you actually look like your passport photo.

If cramped airline seats get any tighter, we’ll all be sitting cheek-to-cheek, both top and bottom.

My 80-year-old maiden aunt doesn’t fly anymore, but goes to the airport every day just to get body-searched.

You know you’re getting old when the airline revokes your mile-high club membership.

Question about new computerized cars that drive themselves: If a senior is in the front seat, will the car automatically go only at 35 MPH, and with the right turn signal flashing permanently?

Recall Vegas of the 1970s and 1980s? That was when hotels rooms were $10 a night and buffets $1.99. There were also many other kinds of free deals.

Food and many other things can still be had for free in Las Vegas today if .... and that is a huge if. Top of the list is if you’re a whale (heavy gambler), you’ll be offered free drinks, free suites, free entertainment and, of course, free meals. And for the really greedy, free escorts.

Of course, casinos don’t do this out of kindness, but because whales gamble large. They plop down ten thousand dollars and more on a hand of blackjack or the turn of the roulette wheel.

Touring in a busy downtown area in a new city is enjoyable. However, it can be a problem for some seniors. As a precaution, you should always remember Fagin’s advice to his young thieves in “Oliver”:
Dear old gent passing by;
Something nice takes his eye.
Everything's clear, attack the rear;
Get in and pick a pocket or two.

The best target for city thieves is a vulnerable older person. To prevent it happening to you, the rules are just plain common sense. Don’t allow the pickpocket to pick. When touring, wear shirts and coats with front pockets that zip or button down.

For your wallet and other most valuable items, also have at least one lockable inside pocket. Today, one of the easiest targets for thieves is your SmartPhone. While you're distracted looking around, unless you have a good grip on it, someone can quickly grab it and be gone in seconds. Hold tight!

Don’t travel alone nor in unlighted areas. Stay alert, and watch when anyone approaches to you, whether youngster or adult, with obvious intention to move closer. Before it happens, just turn and get away. Finally, before visiting a city with a reputation for pickpockets, check with your travel agent about current info on the scene and how you can protect yourself.