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Emotional Support Dog Injures Child On Southwest Flight


That’s what the news headlines blare out. What may have actually happened was when the dog was already seated. Then, in the crowded aisle, the passing child was pushed, and his brow got too close to the dog’s open panting mouth. The result was dog teeth scratches.

Of course, depending on opposing lawyers’ statements, either the nervous dog deliberately bit the child or it was all an unfortunate accident by the innocent canine. Some sane advice for senior flyers from your travel4seniors.com editor: Don’t try to pet strange dogs.

Several months ago, I was walking by a costume party scene. The people were standing on the sidewalk outside a restaurant. Their large pit bull terrier was dressed as a clown, complete with tasseled hat. When I reached to pet the dog, he clamped his sharp teeth down hard on my hand. The golf ball-sized wound required a dozen stitches, bandages, three painful weeks and all kinds of antibiotics. Did I mention you shouldn’t pet nor pass too close to strange dogs, especially big ones with big teeth?

Senior Selfies: Make 2015 Travels More Personal PDF Print E-mail


Now that you’re carrying that little miracle smartphone everywhere you roam, be creative. Whether encountering a royal carriage view in London, luau festival in Hawaii or street fair in Beijing, make photo and/or video selfie records of your most interesting scenes and happenings.

 
Hollywood Walk of Fame Evokes Memories PDF Print E-mail


Your travel4seniors.com editor recently strolled the fabulous city. Walking along Hollywood Boulevard you’ll encounter gift shops, theaters, restaurants and throngs of tourists. There are also aggressive costumed characters expecting handouts for posing for photos with you.

The Hollywood Walk of Fame plaques, now more than 2,300, are on the sidewalks of Hollywood Boulevard. They span from around La Brea Avenue to Gower Street, with some running down Vine Street.

We seniors all have our favorites, and here are some, along with locations:

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Snohomish County WA: Explore Aviation History PDF Print E-mail


Just a few miles north of Seattle, Snohomish County is a beautiful area to visit and explore. Its rich aviation history makes an ideal destination for those who love to fly or are just fascinated with aviation through the years.

Boeing Factory Tour, Everett: The Future of Flight Aviation Center, the world’s largest building, is open daily for tours. It’s 472 million square feet, and senior visitors should expect to do lots of walking.

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AARP: Senior Romantic Getaways For Valentine’s Day PDF Print E-mail


According to AARP Travel research, only 15% of Americans age 45 and up have enjoyed a couples togetherness journey in the past two years. With the annual February day celebrating love approaching, travel4seniors.com joins AARP in recommending travel planning that celebrates, reinforces and reinvigorates togetherness. The research also found that once couples go away together on a romantic trip, an overwhelming 95% would do it again within a year.

Dr. Pepper Schwartz, AARP Love and Relationships Ambassador, reports, “Getting away for just a weekend to dine out, learn something new or relax on a beach can help foster a stronger bond in a relationship.” Her just-published book, Places For Passion, suggests 75 romantic world destinations for renewal of the bonds of love.

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Senior Traveler: How To Live A Long Active Life PDF Print E-mail


The Hollywood Reporter recently ran an article titled, How To Live Forever. It offered far-out predictions claiming some day humans can actually live as many as Methusalah’s 900 years.

Moses (currently starring in new movie, Exodus: Gods and Kings, made it to age 120. If he had a SmartPhone then, he could’ve shot a selfie of his craggy face as proof.

The long life premise includes biologically-engineered diets, digitalized exercise regimens and frequent replacement of worn-out body parts. In Hollywood there are many other medical, chemical and voodoo theories about longevity. In most cases, the intent is not necessarily to live longer, but to look younger longer.

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