When the war was winding down in Vietnam in the 1970s, and American forces pulling out, thousands of South Vietnamese immigrated to the United States. A large number settled with families in and near the town of Westminster, in California’s Orange County.

Called Little Saigon, it’s the largest community of Vietnamese immigrants in the U.S. Of today’s Westminster population of 90,000, it’s estimated over 36,000 are ethnic Vietnamese.

There are many Vietnamese restaurants in the Westminster-Garden Grove-Santa Ana area. Just a few include:

When spending travel time in a hotel, you should enjoy your stay without any worries. There are a few simple rules to insure that everything goes as planned:

1. When first arriving in your room, get familiar with emergency number(s) you can call on the room's phone or your own smartphone. If a safety or health problem happens, assure yourself of prompt response.

2. When inside the room, make sure every locking device on doors is in place at all times. If there's a balcony, be sure the door is locked when you return inside.

3. Remember the old buddy system at summer camp? Apply it when at a hotel. Seniors, especially those with special needs, shouldn’t wander alone, including hallways, beaches, swimming pools and shopping areas outside the hotel grounds.

We’re booked for a big luxurious new cruise ship. We expect to pay a fixed amount for our cabin, dining, entertainment and all the other inclusive features. What about tipping those who serve us aboard? LMR, Santa Fe NM

A: Before you sail, talk with your travel agent and/or the cruise line about tipping. To make it most convenient, you may be offered a deal where a specific one-time amount is added to your bill to cover all tips. It could include your cabin steward, bartenders, waiters and all other service people.

We suggest: Las  Vegas NV, Tucson AZ, Philadelphia PA, Los Angeles CA and Atlanta GA. Of course, choosing them is very much a matter of personal opinion. Sometimes, senior travelers may decide to forego the big cities and choose a quaint little mountain town where nothing much happens, and whatever does happen, doesn’t cost a lot.

They love the comfy little B&B that charges $35 a night, including breakfast. And the little family restaurant is famous for its five-course dinner for only $5.99 a person. For recreation, there’s boating on the lake for $2 an hour, and free scenic biking and hiking trails all around.

Other travelers prefer big cities with their posh hotels, bright lights, upscale restaurants, top-rate entertainment and exciting places to see. Of course, if they choose big cities, they must be prepared to pay big prices. Right?