Just a Quick Note

Life has become far more hectic since I retired last December. It is a bit surprising just how busy you can get when you don't have a job. I had visions of sleeping late, sitting by the pool with a good book, having a good meal with a glass of wine, staying up too late. Actually, I must admit that I have done all of those things since I retired, but only on a very few occasions. Fortunately I have been very busy with projects around the house and traveling with family, so that other boring lifestyle I dreamed of after retirement hasn't plagued me yet. One thing I do regret is that I haven't found time to keep in touch or to keep this blog up to date like I had hoped. But it is very important to me to thank all of you for your emails and comments. I'm surprised how many of you will email me but are too ...shy to comment on the blog for others to see.
We just returned from the first two-week vacation we've taken in our 37 years of marriage. It was lovely, but I'm happy to sleep in my own bed. I will now be able to schedule some writing time I hope, so I look forward to hearing from you. Keep in touch, subscribe to the RSS feed, and let me know what's on your mind.

Best Airfares?

When you plan your next air travel, don't settle for the best fare offered on Orbitz or Travelocity, or any of the other search sites. Use them for research. Find the flights and the fares that best suit your needs, write down all the information, and then go directly to the airlines web site and look up the specific flights there. Often you will save another $10 to $15 or more there. The reason is that these popular search sites derive their income from the airlines. The airline pays them for each ticket they sell. That means the airline must get that additional money from ...YOU!. So if XXXXXXX says your best fare to Minneapolis on Feb 12 at 9am will be $273 on WonderJet, go to the WonderJet website and look up that same flight, date and time. You might be surprised. Sure, it may only be a small savings, but you'll have enough to spring for pizza with the grandkids. One word of caution - DO NOT call the airlines to book your flight. Speaking with a real live ticket agent costs money. This extra savings only works online!

CRUISE SHIPS: Activities for Seniors

Increasing in age does not mean what it used to mean in the past. In many cases, the popular stereotype of senior citizens relaxing in a nursing home is thrown right out the window. As medical developments have helped to increase life expectancy, more and more senior citizens are making the decision to get out and enjoy life.
If you are a senior citizen, you are likely to know that there are a number of fun and exciting activities that await you. One of those activities includes travel. Each year, a large number of senior citizens are take a vacation getaway. These getaways may include guided tours, traveling with friends, or vacationing solo. If you are looking for extra excitement, you may want to consider vacationing aboard a cruise ship.
All around the world, there are a large number of cruise lines. These cruises lines often operate multiple ships. With a large number of cruise ships, you are sure to find a number of cruise ships that will fit your needs. When selecting a cruise ship, you are encouraged to examine the services, facilities, and activities that can be found onboard. Many of theses activates are geared to senior citizens. Read more - (used by permission)http://www.zimbio.com/Travel+Cruises/articles/77/Cruise+Ships+Activities+Seniors