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What state takes the most vacations? Which one takes the least?

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If you live in Virginia, your state takes more vacation days than any other state.  64 % of vacation days are used each year.  The national average is just 47% Which state takes the least vacation? South Dakota where just 4.3% of vacation days are used.  Not surprisingly, just 20% of South Dakotans claim they are happy with their health and well-being. … [Read more...] about What state takes the most vacations? Which one takes the least?

**Senior Alert:** Miracles actually happen on flights!

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According to a CBS News report, flight attendants have often reported "miracles" happening on flights! They claim many people board with a wheelchair yet are able to walk off the plane on their own.  Of course, this miracle is tongue-in-cheek as the wheelchair passengers are just hacking the system to get early boarding. I find this unethical but in my many travels, I … [Read more...] about **Senior Alert:** Miracles actually happen on flights!

Alaska Airlines Fall Sale

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A sale at an airline is not that unusual.  Sometimes, however, they are too good not to mention here. Alaska Airlines started their Fall sale two days ago and I can fly from San Diego to Kona Hawaii for just $179. Check them out today because this sale ends tonight.  https://www.alaskaair.com/content/deals/flights/fall-sale   … [Read more...] about Alaska Airlines Fall Sale

British Airways CEO calls customs line at Heathrow “a farce”

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I recently passed through LHR (London Heathrow airport) twice during a two week trip to Europe.  Both times, I waited over an hour to clear customs.  I was not happy. Apparently, Alex Cruz CEO of British Airways agrees with me.  He sent a letter to the London Times which was recently published.  He said the current situation is unacceptable and must improve. Thank you … [Read more...] about British Airways CEO calls customs line at Heathrow “a farce”

**Senior Alert:** Hot or cold on an airplane? Report it!

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Ever been hot on an airplane?  Or cold?  Now, there is an app that allows you to report it. Seniors have thinner skin than younger passengers and it's not unusual to see a senior wearing a sweater while others are trying to cool off.  Planes are particularly difficult at times. The app was launched by The Association of Flight Attendants and it's called 2Hot2Cold.  It … [Read more...] about **Senior Alert:** Hot or cold on an airplane? Report it!

**Senior alert:** Should you drink airplane water?

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Probably not. Senior citizens generally have a weaker immune system than youngsters. it's important we avoid things that can enter our bodies and do harm. Social media posts show many flight attendants refuse to drink any water out of the airplane storage tanks.  A 2015 study on aircraft water quality published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and … [Read more...] about **Senior alert:** Should you drink airplane water?

**Senior Alert:** Five negatives with third-party hotel booking sites

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Third-party booking sites like Orbitz, Priceline, Expedia, Trivago and others sometimes offer good deals on hotel rooms.  I’ve found after looking at one of these sites for a room, I'm often able to get the same price by booking directly with the hotel. These sites are popular with senior travelers.  However, you may not realize there are distinct disadvantages to booking a … [Read more...] about **Senior Alert:** Five negatives with third-party hotel booking sites