Tag: Senior Travel
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Kennedy Space Center: U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame and New Visitor Attraction

On the eve of the 2015 U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame® induction , Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex broke ground on a new attraction designed to bridge the gap between the trailblazers of the past and America’s future space explorers. On Friday, May 29, the Visitor Complex announced plans for Heroes and Legends, featuring…
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Experiencing Travel Through Architecture

There are so many reasons that I love to travel, and one of them is to discover distinctive architecture. My favorite destination, New York City, can often be considered a place that’s only filled with buildings made of glass and steel. But look at this amazing place that I came across about a month ago: And there are so many other beautiful buildings to explore around…
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10 U.S. Airports with Worst Summer Delays
My husband, Robert, and I just came back from a great trip to Ireland.Our nonstop Aer Lingus flight from JFK to Dublin helped by eliminating the worry of making a connection. If our night time trip had been a little delayed, it wouldn’t have really affected our plans that much. As it turned out, we got off easy this time and actually arrived early. I didn’t realize…
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Foodie Alert: Zagat NYC’s Best Hidden Gems Near Times Square
Zagat says that its editors have provided a list for what they believe to be hidden restaurant gems in the NYC Times Square area. They are: 1. Sushi Zen 2. Toloache 3. Sake Bar Hagi 4. BXL Cafe 5. City Kitchen 6. The Little Beet Table, and 7. Rum House Click HERE to read…
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NYC: New York Festivals International Advertising Awards

New York Festivals International Advertising Awards® competition announced the 2015 award-winners last night at the New York Show℠ gala held at the renowned Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall in New York City. The annual event celebrating the World’s Best Advertising℠ kicked off with a cocktail reception followed by the standing-room only awards ceremony and after-party at…
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So Many AARP Travel Discounts!

I’ve already mentioned that I attended last week’s AARP ‘s Life@50+ Expo with the hope of scouting out more travel discounts to tell you about. Like many of us, I’ve received membership benefits from various organizations that I’ve never found a use for. So I was happy to see that, for the price of a…
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Miami: Great Travel Discounts Found Through AARP Expo

I had a great time last week attending AARP’s Life@50+ National Event and Expo at Miami’s Convention Center. This event was visited by thousands of individuals who,among other interests, wished to learn more about the many discounts provided by AARP Services Inc. Of course I was very eager to learn more about the travel…
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Travel Health: Combating Dehydration on a Plane
Because travel on planes can be very dehydrating, many travel experts advise us to drink plenty of water. Good advice but there’s one big problem: What goes into your body must eventually come out. And, unless you’re flying on a private jet or at least one of the few traveling in First Class, that wait…
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Miami: On My Way to AARP’s Life @ 50 National Event + Expo!
I’m heading out today to attend AARP’s Life@50+ National Event & Expo at the Miami Beach Convention Center. This event which AARP Services, Inc. invited me to attend will be held from May 14 to 16, 2015 with celebrity guest appearances—including Robin Roberts—the Movies For Grownups Film Festival, live entertainment and more. On top of…
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Tips for European Travel on a Budget
With summer being the ideal time to travel to Europe, consumers may be worried about the crowds and sky high prices of airfare and accommodations even with the falling Euro. Peak travel season (early June through August) is the ideal time to experience all that Europe has to offer –beautiful weather, long days, thriving nightlife and…
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