| Tips for Traveling During the Golden Years
(ARA) - For many seniors, the golden years are a time to reward yourself after a life on the job or raising the kids at home. Many seniors follow their dream of travel in the retirement years. Whether it's seeing the grandkids across the country or an adventure across the globe, it is important to keep some things in mind to ensure you get the most out of your trip.MoneyThese days it makes sense to limit the number of credit cards you carry when you're on the road. Consider bringing just one or two cards so if they are lost or stolen, you can limit your exposure and have less credit companies to deal with. If you are traveling outside of the United States, consider using traveler's checks or ATM's instead of carrying large amounts of cash. .
Southwest Airlines Offers Air Fares as Low as $49 One-way ...
DALLAS, Feb. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Book your getaway today! The nation's leading low-fare airline is offering systemwide southwest.com-only air fares starting as low as $49 one-way. These special fares require 14-day advance purchase by March 8, 2007 (with the exception of the Denver and Florida fare sales), for travel beginning March 6, 2007, through Aug. 24, 2007. The Denver and Florida fare sales require 14-day advance purchase by April 5, 2007. Fares range from $49 to $169 one-way and vary by destination and day of travel. To book these low air fares available only at southwest.com, go to: http://www.southwest.com/?src=PR_FS_022007 . "We're offering our Customers more time to grab these super low fares, and this time we've included some new destinations," said Kevin Krone, Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) Vice President of Marketing, Sales, and Distribution.
American Author "Borats" Nigerian Spammers; Hilarity Ensues
Newly released: American author Steve H. Graham scams Nigerian spammers in the new Citadel Press book, "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly." Using identities such as Barney Rubble, Herman Munster, and Adolf Hitler, Graham told ridiculous lies to spammers for weeks or even months. This book is a compendium of the funniest exchanges. In the spirit of The Lazlo Letters and Letters From a Nut. Featured recently on Fox News' American Newsroom. .
Airline Computer Glitch Causes Long Waits At FLL
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- US Airways passengers had a longer-than-normal wait at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Monday as the airline works to correct a computer malfunction that left its self check-in kiosk on the fritz. Some travelers waited up to four hours to catch their flights to their respective destinations. "We were here two hours early and now we're risking maybe not making it," said traveler Candi Rider. .
Beloit Regional Hospice honors friends
Beloit Regional Hospice recently began a year of celebration of their 25th anniversary with a special event to honor the organization and those who have helped it grow over the years. Claudette Cummings, retired director of the city health department, was a featured speaker reflecting on the importance of Beloit's medical community early interest in the hospice movement.Mary Deem, executive director of Beloit Regional Hospice, along with board president Jack Finlen presented the annual Spirit of Caring awards to Stephanie Klett and the Special Care Unit at Beloit Memorial Hospital.Klett served on the board of directors of Beloit Regional Hospice for nine years and has been a tireless advocate for the agency through Spotlight on Wisconsin and other awareness and fundraising initiatives.
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