From its red brick streets, tree lined avenues with grand Victorian homes, to its rich history, quaint shopping, and scenic river setting; Marietta emanates the unassuming appeal of small town America.

Here are some precautions you can take to help minimize the anguish of not seeing your bag revolve around the baggage carousel at the end of your trip.

If you're 62 or over, a U. S. citizen, or permanent resident, the America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass is bargain at $80.00 and is good for life. Once only $10.00, this is still one of the best deals around.

If you’re used to the off the shelf grocery store bottle of olive oil or vinegar, visiting Fustini’s Oils and Vinegars in Ann Arbor will surely tantalize your taste buds with flavors you never knew were possible. Fustini's also has tasting rooms in Traverse City, Petoskey, and Holland Michigan.

The Zingerman's Deli started in 1982 by Paul Saginaw and Ari Weinzweig, along with the nine other Zingerman’s businesses, have become a household name around the area. A visit to Ann Arbor isn’t complete without a stop at one or more of Zingerman’s unique, food-focused hot spots.

When you hear Ann Arbor, Michigan, the first thing that comes to mind is probably the University of Michigan and the Wolverines. But, almost as well known as the university is Zingerman’s. Few visitors have strolled the streets of Ann Arbor and not popped into Zingerman’s Delicatessen.

Western Nebraska is filled with a wealth of rich history. A half-million pioneers followed the Oregon, California, and Mormon trails west. Some were of German Russian descent. A favorite recipe, a lightly fried and sugared, donut-like pastry called Grebel is a recipe they brought to the new world.

When it comes to sun and surf, few destinations can compete with Honolulu. It’s also a great place to explore Hawaii’s art, culture, and history. Guest author Janet Collins suggests some things to see and do that have senior-friendly pricing.

Guest author Janet Collins takes us on a tour of the oldest continuously occupied European-established city in the United States, St. Augustine. Fl. boasts a wide range of activities and points of interest that will appeal to visitors of any age.

The Evergreen Club is a membership only club for those 50 and older. A $75.00 annual membership fee will save you hundreds on your first trip. Members have access to hundreds of B & B homestay locations across the country for overnight lodging, with breakfast, for about $15.00 a night.