Most seniors can fly in the normally dirty aircraft cabins without being sickened by the usual air, floor, seat and bathroom contamination. However, for those of advanced age and sensitive immune systems, the experience could result in nasty colds, infections or worse.

Passenger areas on planes are cleared after each flight, although it’s mostly just a few moments of removing trash. Planes that remain in the airport overnight are given a more thorough going-over, including bathroom cleaning and replacing used blankets with clean ones. Therefore, if you have a choice, take early morning flights.

Veteran of 21 years flying with Southwest, Captain John Charles Ritchie, shared the occasion with a surprised passenger in her cabin seat. In addition to offering champagne, the pilot personally reimbursed her for the price of her ticket.

Then, with a sweet smile on his face, he grabbed the passenger, dragged her down the aisle and tossed her off the flight. Oooops, wait a minute. I’m wrong! That happened on several other airlines recently, but not on Southwest.

On May 18, 1927, Sid Grauman opened his Asian-designed movie theater. It was the same year the first talking picture, "The Jazz Singer" ended the silent film era.

Since then many famous premieres and other events have taken place at the historic spot. A favorite of tourists, the front sidewalk, the Forecourt of the Stars, has the permanent foot and hand prints of Jean Harlow, Betty Grable, Marilyn Monroe, Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire, Clark Gable and many others.

When your roaming takes you to Hollywood Boulevard, be sure to make Grauman’s one of your stops to smile and selfie.  www.tclchinesetheatres.com

Senior Contributor Susan R, San Diego CA: With good planning and careful spending, any senior can have a good time in Vegas for several days on a modest budget. We’ve done it several times. Example:

It’s tough for seniors living east of Denver to get an airline round-trip ticket to Vegas for less than $200 these days. That could take a big chunk out of the $500 budget. However, if you scan the internet daily, including official airline sites, you may find bargains and promotions. Best are air-hotel Vegas package deals.