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Travel Healthy: Lucky 7 Ways To Avoid Nasty Germs |
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With all the current worldwide hysteria about the spread of the Ebola virus, senior travelers may now suffer from the old fear of flying cliché. As with cruises, when one ship or aircraft among a thousand healthy daily schedules has a sanitation problem, too many seasoned wanderers consider staying home.
Of course, it can happen when the sicko in the next airline seat sneezes on you, or the taco you bought from a street vendor in sunny Cabo decides to defuse your cruise. Along with your doctor’s prescribed meds, you’ll reduce chances of travel-related illness by following a few simple rules you already heard countless times decades ago from your mom and school nurse.
Medicated tissues: Have them with you at all times, to wipe off arm rest, seat tray table, passenger seat, door handle, toilet seat, sink and other frequently-used areas.
Stay away from sickies: If someone nearby in a seat, elevator or check-in line is coughing and sneezing, get as far away as possible. If you can’t flee, turn away and put a tissue or hanky over your mouth and nose.
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Monte Carlo, Monaco: Fantastic Scene From Fairmont Balcony |
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Breathtaking view of the city and waterfront from the luxurious Fairmont Hotel, as pictured by your travel4seniors.com editor’s camera. Average early October daytime beach temperature is 70º. Room rates start at about $300. Fairmont Hotel, 12 Avenue des Spélugues, Monte Carlo, Monaco 98000. www.fairmont.com/MonteCarlo
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Manhattan, New York: Grand Central Oyster Bar |
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You either love ‘em or hate ‘em. There’s no middle ground for oysters. Now in its 101st year, the famed café in the Lower Level of Grand Central Terminal serves two million of the slippery little bivalves annually in its distinctly tiled atmosphere.
Commuters and tourists pour in, slurp down their favorites and rush on through the terminal to trains or outside to taxis for roaming Manhattan. Depending on the season, there are the traditional Oysters Rockefeller, Fried Oysters, Stone Crabs, Shad, Bay Scallops, New England Clam Chowder and many other tasty choices. www.oysterbarny.com
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Philadelphia PA: Mounted Museum Knight & Napper |
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This noble Medieval warrior and his armored horse have stood in prancing pose for at least three quarters of a century. They were there when your travel4seniors.com editor was a student at the Philadelphia Museum College of Art (now University of the Arts) in the late 1940s. In this recent photo by your wandering editor, we’re not sure how long the other guy snoozed on the bench. www.philamuseum.org
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Chicago IL: What To Do When Busy Airports Shut Down |
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It happened again at O’Hare and Midway recently with reports that a suicidal man set a fire. Results: More than a 1,700 flights were canceled or delayed. For traveling seniors, the natural first reactions are confusion, frustration and some creative cursing.
For the experienced flyer, cancellations and delays are expected. They'll happen again, especially with winter adding to other reasons for snafu situations. Beyond the negatives, there are positive ways to make the wait more bearable. For what they’re worth, here are a few suggestions:
1. Always fly with sleep gear: In your carry-on, have a fold-up sheet/blanket, small blow-up pillow and eye mask. If you intend to stay awake, also have the latest compact, info-loaded electronic cellphone/radio/video gizmo to help pass the hours.
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