Your elder travel4seniors.com editor is 91 and still roams the world. However, with advanced age comes increasing physical challenges. Most simply stated: I gotta go! Incontinence isn't a disease, often a symptom of other medical issues.

With good planning, it doesn't have to prevent you from traveling. Here are tips for senior travelers who require frequent bathroom breaks:

If it’s a medical condition, get help and prescriptions from your family doctor before you travel. Even if you believe you won’t have toilet problems, some medical advice can make your travel less worrisome.

Guest Correspondent Tom W., Boston MA: Manila is the beautiful capital city of the Philippines, with historic architecture, parks, restaurants, friendly people and many other attractions. However, while tourism is flourishing in Tokyo, Hong Kong and Singapore, Manila is still virtually ignored by American and other world travelers.

During my Navy career, I spent considerable time in Manila, beginning back in World War II. It was brutally damaged by retreating Japanese troops, but in the decades since, has rebuilt and returned to its former glory. I visited Manila several years ago, and some personal observations about the city may help other senior travelers who may consider visiting Manila.

Your travel4seniors.com editor is now elderly, and gone are the days of running through airports to get aboard my flights. Although I can still walk in most situations, airport inside distances are often just too much for me to handle.

These days, I book a wheelchair to make all my flight schedules. If you need one for your next flight, I offer suggestions on how to make the journey less troublesome and more enjoyable:

Book in Advance: I always try to schedule flights well in advance, because there’s a wider selection of seats available. I also book a wheelchair to be at the airport entrance when I arrive. Physically-challenged senior travelers are usually permitted to pre-board, another reason early arrivals are essential.

Q: We plan to visit Acapulco and Cabo next month. Recent news reports about violence and drug gangs have us concerned. Should we cancel? Theresa B., St. Paul MN

A: Mexico is a beautiful country, only hours by air from cities across the U.S. As news reports blare, some areas of the South of the Border country are sometimes unsafe and plagued with drug violence. However, we find it's still a safe destination for senior tourists. We've traveled there just recently, and never felt threatened nor in any danger.