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Paris, France: Eiffel Tower New See-Thru Glass Floors


Many of our senior career women readers are too familiar with glass ceilings. Now, travels can take them to sky-high places where they’ll enjoy glass floors and breathtaking views.

The venerable Eiffel Tower, celebrating its 125th anniversary, now offers visitors a high floor with a clear glass bottom that reveals the city of Paris 200 feet below. The millions of visitors who flock to the landmark each year can now stand and look down on the beautiful city. www.toureiffel.paris/en

Here are several other glass-bottomed attractions around the world:  CN Tower, Toronto, Canada: The see-thru walkway vision is 1,122 feet high, and first opened 20 years ago. www.cntower.ca

Skytree, Tokyo, Japan: At nearly a half-mile high, the world’s highest freestanding broadcast tower offers the glass-bottom Tembo Deck at its 1,148 feet level, surrounded by 360-degree views from huge window panels. www.tokyo-skytree.jp

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How To Avoid Injury When Air Turbulence Strikes PDF Print E-mail


A recent Aeroflot flight suddenly was rocked by severe winds. Many passengers flew out of their seats, causing some bad injuries. What can senior flyers do to prevent personal danger when sky-high rocking strikes?

First, be sure to heed seat belt warnings from the cockpit. With today’s advanced electronics, for almost all upcoming turbulence, the pilot will have early indications of what bad conditions could happen in the moments ahead.

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CNN Reports: AA Squeezing In On Cheap Seats PDF Print E-mail


As if it weren’t cramped enough already for creaky seniors flying economy. Get ready to squoosh! Seating spaces are reducing in American Airlines passenger compartments. The plan is to cut another two inches from each row.

Of course, in case you haven’t noticed, other airlines are also doing more squeezing for the same obvious reason. By sardining added bodies into the passenger areas, they’ll make more money. However, it could get worse on Delta and United, because it will give their goons less space for dragging passengers down the aisles and out the door.

 
Orlando FL: Top Family Destination In The USA PDF Print E-mail


Orlando is where it all happens. There’s SeaWorld, with live sea lion and dolphin water shows and thrilling rides. Universal Orlando is a sister park to its famous one in Hollywood, California.

Universal theme parks give visitors glimpses into how action films are made and you-are-there experiences at one of the most famous Hollywood dream factories in movie history. Universal's Islands of Adventure offers The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, guaranteed to provide magic, fun and thrills for everyone.

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OAG Ranks Airlines With Baddest On-Time Reps PDF Print E-mail


The British air travel intelligence service was founded in 1929 when passenger aircraft were just emerging. OAG recently rated the US airlines with the most frequent unflier records.

At the top of the list and bottom of on-time records are United, Southwest and American. According to the OAG report, Delta and Hawaiian Airlines are the most reliable.

Of course, as any experienced senior frequent flier will tell you, it’s all based on random luck. On any given day of crowded skies the list can be reversed. Bad weather, mechanical troubles, jammed runways, passengers being dragged off and many other factors can cause delays.

 
Las Vegas NV: Great Destination For Business Events PDF Print E-mail


Let’s gather in Vegas! One very evident reason is simply because the town in the Nevada desert didn't earn its title of Sin City for nothing. If enjoying yourself while on a business trip is sinning, then Vegas is where to do it.

When in conferences and business meetings, delegates attend the required serious sessions. Then they’re free to break away to enjoy everything the glitzy town has to offer. And considering what's happening night and day, that's quite an offering!

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