The serious-looking one on the right is your roaming travel4seniors.com editor, about to ride his new equine pal in a morning trot at the Coworth Park hotel in Berkshire. Just a short 45 miles from London, the former Georgian manor house is now part of the Dorchester Collection of luxury hotels. It’s surrounded by typical British countryside forests, fields and riding trails.

Are you interested in scanning a nice warm Florida beach, whether looking for clam shells or lost metal objects? Consider spending time at beautiful Venice Beach.

It’s just 17 miles south of Sarasota on Florida’s west coast. Make it an even more exciting surf and sand adventure by taking some eager young assistants along with your search.

Because of the ever-increasing crowding at boarding time, many passengers show up with four-legged companions. According to airline info, most of them are not certified service dogs. It’s a cheater’s way of boarding before anyone else, to get first divs on overhead space above their seats.

Many of the phony service dog owners are seniors, and with a bit of acting and a fancy dog vest, they manage to get aboard ahead of everyone else. They may deserve an Academy Award for acting, but not early seating.

Airlines have had enough of the scam and are fighting the abusers by requiring written proof of the dogs’ qualifications. Therefore, if you honestly need to board your flight with your faithful service dog, be prepared. When at the check-in desk, you must show written proof both from your physician and appropriate service dog organization. Otherwise, it’s back in line for you and Fido.

Age sometimes has its privileges. Many companies, stores and other businesses offer discounts to senior citizens. AARP, the American Association of Retired Persons, is a good resource for latest info. Membership is open to people 50 years and older, and costs just $16 per year.

The simplest way to get instant discounts is to first decide what and where you’ll be traveling. Then, when a price is quoted, ask a simple question. It happens when ordering a meal, at the theater, while booking a cruise and for other info.