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Traveling Cat: Info About Flying And City Daycare |
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Q: I’m planning to take my cat, Mabel, with me on a flight. I have business during the day in downtown Los Angeles, but will be free for five nights. Will it be OK to have Mabel in my room with me? Miriam K., Denver CO
A: First, check with the airline about requirements to take Mabel on the flight. Then, when booking your hotel, ask staff about allowing the cat to be in the room alone during the day. Some hotels forbid it, while others charge a fee for an area in the hotel with cages, feeding, exercising and other visiting pet services.
Another idea is to treat Mabel to several days at a pet resort near your hotel. For example, there’s a worldwide chain, Barkley Pet Hotel & Day Spa. For locations, costs and other info, go to www.thebarkleypethotel.com
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Make Quick Or Lasting Friendships While On A Cruise |
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Palling around with other passengers at sea depends on what type of people connection you seek. Will it just be casual mixing or something more personal? The easiest way is to take the initiative and start up conversations at the pool, spa, bingo game, exercises class, buffet line, sit-down dinner and other events that bring passengers together.
The results of striking up spontaneous connections can be very enjoyable. The happy mood of a cruise makes even the most solitary seniors want to gather and talk. It’s the warm feeling of sharing a unique sailing adventure.
There are many ways to connect. If you’re a man, are you looking for a new pal, to talk of golf, politics, Texas hold ‘em poker and/or major league baseball? Seek out those fellow shipboard travelers who have similar interests, educations, careers, military and other backgrounds.
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Suggestion: Best Footwear For Senior Fliers |
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No, no! Not those fancy high heels. For air travel, shoes that are quick and easy to take off and put on are best. It’s important in the security line that you’re able to slip them off promptly for screening. When through the checking area, easy-on shoes make it simpler to get to your flight.
They’re also very convenient when settled into your airline seat. It can be much more comfortable if you can relax and stretch shoeless feet. If lucky enough to get extra space, pull your feet up on the seat for quality rest time in the air.
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Retiring Travel Editor Names Five Top Destinations |
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Ellen Creager, after a distinguished career with the Detroit Free Press, is joining our ranks of roaming seniors. As she leaves her job, she names five places that must be experienced. While some of us may disagree with her choices, we respect her experience and right to her opinion.
Here’s Ms. Creager’s selection, in rank order: Paris, France; the Grand Canyon, Arizona; Vietnam; Serengeti, Tanzania and Kenya safaris, Africa; and New York City. OK, savvy senior traveler ... so what’s your choice for the top five bucket list world destinations?
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Senior Fliers: Get Up And Hike After Big Meal |
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While flying, whether in the cheap seats or plush first-class, do some after-chow exercise to help digestion. Of course, you can’t exit the flight and jog along the wing.
However, sitting there when you’ve just eaten may lead to discomfort and digestion problems in your senior stomach. According to medical advice, within 15 minutes of that last slice of pie, do at least 10 minutes of exercise.
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