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*Middleborough MA: Cussin’ Will Cost Ya!

The 400-year-old New England town, with its 25,000 residents, is swearing off swearing! Despite the fact that it sits near the suggestively-named Assawompset Pond, anyone who curses in public there can be fined $20.

Just a few miles down the Massachusetts coast from Plymouth Rock, where the first Pilgrims landed in 1620, Middleborough citizens have had enough! They’re tired of hearing visitors and their own teenagers walking the streets loudly mouthing dirty words. The offenders obviously hear them constantly on TV, movies, stand-up comedy and rock music performances.

We don’t often get editorial on our travel site, but we say good for Middleborough! We did two wartime Navy hitches and know all about cursing. However, since the incursions of sleazy rock music and curse-filled TV and movies, the language of Will Shakespeare, Winston Churchill and Tom Jefferson has been dragged way down into the gutter.

When we travel in New Jersey, Las Vegas, Hollywood and elsewhere in the U.S., we’re tired of hearing juveniles in actual years and/or that mental level trying to outcurse each other.

For more information about the historic and once-again-pleasant Massachusetts town, go to www.middleborough.com/

Senior Sailor: Tips For Tipping On Cruises

While cruising is usually a fun, trouble-free vacation, many people who book their first sailing are confused or intimidated by the tipping system. It can be simplified by understanding what is expected and what voluntary choices you have.

1. Ask your hometown or online travel agent about current tipping practices and amounts you’ll need on the cruise line you’ll be sailing. Add that amount to your budget, so you’ll know how much tipping will cost beyond other expenses.

2. Tipping begins at the dock. If you arrive in a taxi, tip the driver extra if you get help with bags. For pre-boarding help and when you depart at the end of the cruise, tip helpers $1 or $2 for each bag.

Los Angeles CA: All Aboard Vintage Streetcar

Shoppers enjoy the double-decker, open-air ride down the main street of the famed Farmers Market at The Grove. www.thegrovela.com

Senior Flyers: Wear ‘Em If You Don’t Want ‘Em Stolen

Not an isolated happening, but interesting recent story from Fox News. A woman who had just appeared on a reality courtroom TV show flew from NYC to LA. During the flight, she was very friendly, walking along the isles and chatting with passengers.

As she was leaving the plane, the police showed up and hauled her off to jail. During the flight she had expertly swiped another passenger’s passport and bank card, as well as a flight attendant’s iPad, all recovered from her handbag.

Berlin, Germany: Fun Things For Senior Tourists

After the devastation of World War II and divided city during the Cold War, Berlin has returned to its traditional charm. Senior visitors will find it today offers everything they can enjoy in museums, parks, upscale shops, theaters and hundreds of great restaurants.

Beyond the expected, here are just a few of the many enjoyably unexpected activities to do in Berlin:

Swing Along On A Segway: City Segway offers themed tours around the city and sights on two-wheeled electric scooters.You not only cover considerably more ground than when walking, but senior legs and energy last much longer. citysegwaytours.com/berlin

Visit The Zoo: Located in the Tiergarten section of the city, it's a world-class destination, featuring thousands of exotic birds and animals, many in their natural habitats. zoo-berlin.de/en.html

Tips For Taking Your Cat On A Flight

Before deciding to bring your feline friend into the air with you, first check with the airline. Get all the current requirements, such as paperwork, cost and confinement during travel. If you have the option of carrying the encased cat with you on your passenger seat, that’s the least traumatic for both of you.

First, some practice. For days before the flight, put the carrier in plain sight inside your house where the cat can see and sniff it frequently. Put bits of food treats inside, so the cat will come in and out the opening comfortably. Add some catnip-scented toys. If the cat is on meds, check with your vet about taking and applying them during the journey.

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