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Ras ak-Khaimah, UAE: Obey Dress Code Or Else! |
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On some beaches in France, Sweden, Australia, the U.S. and elsewhere, you can show up wearing skimpy swimsuits, topless or no clothing at all. However, when you want to sun yourself on other beaches, you must obey the local laws or you get in trouble.
For example, tourists are being warned to cover up on certain public beaches in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) or face a fine for showing too much skin. Authorities in Ras al-Khaimah emirate, have signs on public beaches warning of penalties for certain swimwear. Forbidden are two-piece bikinis and Speedo-style swim trunks for men.
The beaches are located 60 miles northeast of Dubai. Emirate officials enforce the rules because religious laws and local standards declare nudity and skimpy swimwear offensive to Dubai residents. So, wherever your travels allow to bathe and sun, be sure you know the local rules so you won’t expose too much of yourself (and your bank account).
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Las Vegas NV: Best Bargain Buffets |
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People go to Sin City for the glitzy shows and posh casinos. Economically-minded senior visitors seek out the most economical buffets. It all started in the 1950s, when vintage hotels such as the Desert Inn, El Rancho and the Dunes offered limitless buffets for as low as 99 cents. The most expensive buffet at the time was at the newest Strip hotel, The Sands, at $2.99. Dinner was $5.75, and included a glass of champagne.
Today’s buffets cost from $25 to $70 at the posh Strip resorts, but some not-so-fancy Vegas hotels and restaurants still offer reasonable rates for all-you-can-eaters. Prices vary by seasons and days of the week. Discounts and freebees are available for player card holders and other promotions:
Ports O' Call Buffet: Gold Coast Hotel, 4000 West Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV 89103, phone 702-367-7111, goldcoastcasino.com/dine/ports-o-call-buffet. Breakfast $8.99, lunch $8.99, dinner $14.99
The off-Strip eatery features seven live cooking stations with arrays of ethnic specials, including Italian, Chinese and Mexican. Because it doesn’t attract the crowds that line up for the big hotel buffets, you’ll find dining here more relaxed and friendly.
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Airport Gift Shops: Is Their Stuff Worth The Price? |
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Just as in sports stadiums, theaters and cruise ships, some items in airport gift shops can cost twice as much as you’d pay elsewhere. It’s a gotcha policy, knowing you’re trapped and need last-minute purchases, no matter the cost. You just gotta have that $75 gift package, $50 bottle of wine, $10 bottle of water, $10 bag of candy and $40 souvenir t-shirts as gifts for your grandkids!
You don’t really need to pay those prices if you plan ahead. To save money, before you travel hit a local store and buy the same stuff. While away, before reboarding your ship or on your way to the airport for flights home, check out local stores and street markets for souvenirs and other items at much lower prices.
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New York NY: Selfie Shot In Front Of The Met In Manhattan |
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Your travel4seniors.com editor creates a wide-angled, wide-eyed view of the famed Metropolitan Museum of Art in Manhattan and typical surrounding sidewalk scenes.
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Seasoned Travelers Name Their Bucket Lists |
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Several years ago, Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman starred in the movie, The Bucket List. They portrayed retirees who wanted to enjoy exotic adventures before they kicked the bucket. We’ve asked several seasoned readers to offer their own bucket lists of places they’ve always wanted to see, but just never got around to visit ... yet.
Monument Valley AZ: Sam R, Newark NJ: I’d get close up to the soaring red rock formations where many John Wayne movies were shot. A Jeep tour or horseback trek through this unusual Arizona desert landscape has been a dream of mine for years. Recording this fantastic scenery with my camera would be the experience of a lifetime. gosw.about.com/od/arizonatravelguide
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Jim K, Boston MA: I want to feel the warm tropical sand of Impanema Beach between my toes, listen to the strolling musicians and ogle the girls who wear the tiniest bikinis in the world. Then, after the sun sets behind Sugarloaf Mountain, stroll into a samba bar for an evening of Brazilian food and fun. www.viator.com/Rio-de-Janeiro/d712-ttd
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