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Five Travel Thrills For Daredevil Seniors


More exciting than roller coaster rides at amusement parks, some unique destinations provide real adventure, but are safe enough for even the most nervous senior.

Grand Canyon Skywalk: One of the world's top natural wonders features the horseshoe-shaped Skywalk. It’s a clear glass-bottom platform that extends 70 feet out over the West Rim. You actually walk out over the Canyon on a glass sidewalk.

It offers unrestricted breathtaking scenes of the multicolored sheer cliffs and rock formations that stretch more than 20 miles in all directions, as well as thrilling views nearly a mile directly below to the Colorado River. The Hualapai Native-American tribe, which has lived in the Arizona area for centuries, opened the Skywalk in 2008. It’s described as "walk the path of the eagle".

Visitor numbers are limited on this busy tourist site, so it's best to arrive very early in the morning or at sunset. There are restaurants and other facilities adjacent to the Skywalk. Tickets are $29.95 adults and $22.46 for kids 3 to 11. grandcanyonskywalk.com

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How To Spot Phony Hotel & Other Travel Reviews PDF Print E-mail


Savvy seniors should know that after watching TV commercials for decades, it’s obvious that we need to be alert to so-called customer travel reviews. We’ve seen actors giving out sincere endorsements of cars, medicine, insurance and other rip-offs. So, we should be skeptical about travel-related testimonials on internet ads.

When you on-line research hotels, resorts, restaurants and vacation packages, check out the glowing reviews by allegedly former customers. Words and phrases describing their experiences as “the best ever”, “fantastic bargains”, “superior service” should put you on your guard.

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New York NY: Katz's Hot Pastrami on Rye Is World’s Best PDF Print E-mail


Guest Travel Writer PLG, Brooklyn NY: There may be disputes among delis and their patrons from Tel Aviv to Beverly Hills. However, no one can question the sheer joy of biting into this classic Katz’s sandwich.

The Katz’s hot pastrami on rye is piled high with succulent meat, and typically served with a kosher pickle and a bottle of Dr. Brown's Root Beer. The price just before the turn of the 20th century for this serving was 15 cents, plus a nickel tip for the waiter. Today, it costs at least $25, plus a much heartier tip.

However, even a certified chow hound could have trouble finishing more than half of the huge sandwich, and the waiter will wrap the other half for doggy bagging. Of course, when you get home, your dog will only get a tempting whiff of it.

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Las Vegas NV: Tipping Guide To Sin City PDF Print E-mail


The basic guidelines for tipping in Las Vegas and other gambling meccas aren't that much different from those in your home town. Tips are expected in casinos, restaurants, hotels, parking lots, bars and other sites.

In Las Vegas as elsewhere, service people depend on tips as a significant part of their income. It encourages them to do everything possible to earn your money. The old adage is that T.I.P. stands for To Insure Promptness, the norm in Sin City.

Tipping begins as you arrive. If you're flying in with luggage, and a baggage handler helps you, tip $1 a bag. After riding a taxi, limo or van to your hotel, tip from 10 to 20 percent of the fare.

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London UK: Historic Westminster Abbey PDF Print E-mail


The ten-centuries-old cathedral chapel has been the site of royal weddings, funerals, coronations and other official British events. It is also the last resting place of famed kings, queens, authors, composers, artists and military leaders. Your travel4seniors.com editor captured the magnificent chapel scene from high above in the choir loft.

 
Hyperloop: Future Rail Travel May Hit 700 MPH PDF Print E-mail


While even the latest jet passenger aircraft haven’t yet hit 600 miles an hour, Hyperloop Transportation Technologies claim their super-fast, air pressure tube trains will do much better. Experiments are now being conducted in the Nevada desert area near Las Vegas.

Imagine boarding a train in downtown Los Angeles and stepping off in downtown San Francisco only a half-hour later! Today we spend more time than that just looking for a parking spot in the airport garage.

 
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