Archive for Category: "Senior Travel"
Travel News, Fact Versus Fiction
What myths and misunderstandings are being misconstrued as hard news? What outlandish stories are indeed true? The Travel Detective opens up the newspapers to weed out fact from fiction in recent travel news. Read his rundown to see what is to be learned from these headline-making episodes. This month’s travel news is a heavy combination [...]
TSA Says It Acted Appropriately In Demanding Removal Of Terminally Ill 95-Year-Old’s Adult Diaper
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is now disputing claims that its agents asked a 95-year-old woman to remove her adult diaper after the story sparked national outrage. The TSA has been discussing this story in the media for two days prior to denying the claim. The incident occurred nearly 10 days ago at the Northwest [...]
Delta Lost My Grandma
Despite TSA and Delta Air Lines security measures, an incorrect boarding pass sent an 80-year-old grandmother 226 miles away from her intended destination on Sunday. Nefissa Yesuf was slated to fly from Dulles Airport to Atlanta, but allegedly was given someone else’s boarding pass by Delta employees. Instead of reaching her destination, Yesuf, who is [...]
Solo Travel Video: Avoiding Single Supplement Fees
Traditionally, solo travelers got the shaft when it came to price and service. But these days, some travel providers are starting to make life a little easier for single travelers. Find out how you can get around that dreaded single-supplement fee in Peter’s latest video for AARP. Watch the video below, and get more tips [...]
Returning To Fantasy Baseball Camp: Attrition Day
It’s down to the final two games before the playoff, and this group of campers is feeling the pain. Roy Berger reports on his week at Detroit Tigers Fantasy Camp, where injuries abound, but that doesn’t stop this team from playing their hearts out. Today was scheduled to be Moving Day at Detroit Tigers Fantasy [...]
Returning To Fantasy Baseball Camp: Nostalgia, Reality And Rain
It’s day three of baseball fantasy camp, and Roy Berger is just warming up. Although playing for the Tigers isn’t as nostalgic as his boyhood team, the Pirates, the experience is still rewarding … and the game just as challenging. The baseball playing week got off to a very inauspicious start. Report time for day [...]
Returning To Fantasy Baseball Camp
Last year, baseball fan Roy Berger decided to relive his childhood dream and spend a week as a Pittsburgh Pirate. After 41 years away from the baseball diamond, he had an unforgettable experience and, more importantly, caught baseball fever. Eager to play ball again, he’s embarking on another stint at Major League Baseball fantasy camp. [...]
Video: Avoiding Bank Fees When Traveling
Have you ever gotten nailed by foreign conversion fees? Credit-card transaction fees? ATM fees? In this video for AARP, Peter explains why these charges are levied on travelers, and shares his tips on how to get around this “fee for all.” Want to see more of Peter’s travel tips and advice? Visit his Travel Ambassdor page [...]
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