Next Year Jerusalem (2014): This documentary about eight elderly residents from a Connecticut senior facility followed them as they visited Israel. With some in wheelchairs and accompanied by aides and family members, they were determined to fulfill the traditional annual Passover pledge to journey to the ancient city.

Their travels, along with experiencing Jerusalem, included visits to the Biblical battle site of Masada, religious dips in the Jordan River and floating in the buoyant Dead Sea. They completed their pilgrimage by offering traditional prayers at the city's Western Wailing Wall.

The Bucket List (2007) Terminally-ill senior cancer patients share the same hospital room. Together, the wealthy Edward Cole (Jack Nicholson) and mechanic Carter Chambers (Morgan Freeman) escape for one final fling.

Senior correspondent PLL, Buffalo NY: I retired at age 65.5 on a snowy January day, and 24 hours later we were escaping from icy cold and damp Buffalo. We drove 2,000 miles to the hot, dry desert of Arizona. After relaxing and sending up-yours sun and swim photos to former fellow workers still freezing in Upper New York State, we traveled.

Another retired Arizona couple suggested we accompany them on a cruise along the Pacific coast of Baja, Mexico. My immediate reaction: A cruise! Who the hell wants to go on a cruise? When I cruised along Vietnam with the Navy, a lot of angry guys out there tried to kill me! No, no! I'll never, never, never go on a cruise!

A week later we were at the pier in Long Beach, California, to board our cruise ship. Griping and moaning, I went up the gangway and to our cabin. I had to admit it was a bit more grand than crowded Navy crew compartments. Later, I reluctantly realized that the dining room on the cruise ship offered somewhat better food than Navy mess halls.

Of course, earning a living as a taxi or Uber driver is a tough career. When business is slow, roaming around alone not only means no income, but also the continuing expenses of gas, parking and car maintenance.

Using private transport can be a bargain at times. A recent 25-mile Uber trip from the suburbs to a city hospital and back home cost $10, much cheaper than personal driving, gas and parking fees. Taxi rides would’ve been at least $50.

Marseille is an historic city in the South of France, one of the oldest in Europe. Founded by Greek traders 3,000 years ago, Marseille has always been a city of the sea and of commerce. An easy three-hour high-speed train ride from Paris, it’s a popular tourist stop for Americans.

With 300 days of sunshine a year, friendly people and some of the best food in France, it has much to offer. February weather is about 60º daytime and 45º nights. The city also offers interesting museums, including five favorites: