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Mad At Trump? Take It Out On Senior Air Travelers! |
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Get into the streets and into airports to block traffic, the activists shout. Let’s punish the president for trying to ban illegal immigration. For your elderly travel4seniors.com editor, the current scenario brings back disturbing childhood memories from the 1930s.
When I was a kid, city streetcar employees were paid less than a dollar an hour. As labor movements evolved, the workers often attempted to negotiate for more living wages. The union tactics then were to shut down the city transportation system until the bosses complied. Of course, the disruption prevented ordinary citizens from getting to their daily jobs and kids couldn’t attend school.
That put heavy social and political pressure on the bosses. It worked, and the strikes were successful then in raising minimum hourly pay a nickel or a dime. Although today’s disruption of travel is on a much larger scale, and more political than economic, the tactics are the same.
If you have air and city travel plans during this unfortunate crisis, be sure to keep an hour-by-hour check on the latest info, and plan accordingly. As with many deliberate social and political unrest actions, the most physical dangers and inconveniences will hurt the innocent traveler.
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London, England: Revisiting Old Memories For Free |
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Senior Scribe Frank L., Baltimore MD: In these days of rising travel costs, this historic city offers some of its most fascinating attractions, many absolutely free. I’ve visited London many times over nearly 75 years, and have actually found many of its free places to be the most interesting.
Some people go to London for its great theaters. Others enjoy the historic royal pomp. The city’s beautiful parks attract many. When I went to London recently, I revisited memories of my first time there in 1945 as a 17-year-old GI.
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Off-Leash Dog Beaches in Southern California |
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If you’re traveling with man’s best friend on the Pacific side of the country, consider sharing some surf time together. Southern California's wide, sandy beaches are fun for everyone. Some allow dogs, but only if they're kept on a leash at all times.
First, obey the rules. Dogs must have valid state licenses and required shots. Visitors are usually limited to one dog per adult person. Dogs must be in good medical condition and not aggressive. Clean up thoroughly after dogs. Obey time limits. Bring fresh water and dog snacks.
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La Belle Paris Great For Seniors In Love |
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Guest Writer Pamela J., Westwood CA: Doris Day sang about springtime in Paris. We enjoy visiting the beautiful city any time of year. We never fail to have a marvelous experience, whether in a quiet neighborhood inn or upscale hotel. Some hints for having fun days in Paris:
Champs Elysees: Though often filled with tourists, we enjoy wandering this famous street. The InterContinental Paris Avenue Marceau is there, and offers terrace suites for enjoying a more luxurious experience and views of the famed avenue.
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Bucket List Alert: Some Say Doomsday Gets Closer |
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According to a recent London’s Daily Telegraph report, total destruction of the Earth is getting closer. Nutcase Iran and North Korea are developing bigger atomic weapons, terrorism is growing and air pollution gets denser. British scientists predict we’re sliding ever closer to the end of all life on the planet.
So, what should senior wanderers do about it? Schlump on the couch and watch endless reruns of the Lucy show until it hits? Dig a basement shelter, then stock up on Hershey bars, Schlitz Blue Ribbon beer and hunker down? Of course not!
Get get your senior butt off that couch and travel the world while it’s still here. Have you ever wanted to hike the Great Wall of China, climb Machu Picchu, surf in Malibu and ride a gondola in Venice? Also, speaking about time getting short, you ain’t gettin’ any younger! So pack your bags, go out and do it all!
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