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Reviews

When I'm approached by a company to review a travel product, I'll agree, as long as I can try it out personally. But my honest appraisal comes along for the ride. If it's not something a baby boomer will find useful, you won't see it on these pages. Read on:

Turn your iPhone or iTouch Into a Hands-Free Viewing Device

March 9, 2010

Baby boomers, have you found yourself crammed into an airline seat recently? No wonder some of your seat mates have resorted to viewing videos on an iPhone or iTouch. Who has room to use a laptop on an airplane these days? But, holding an iPhone or iTouch for the entire flight isn’t fun either. Let [...]

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And the Winner of the Berlitz Complete Guide to Cruising is…

March 5, 2010

Congratulations to Bill Jenkins of Concord, NH. He is the winner of the Berlitz Complete Guide to Cruising and Cruise Ships 2010. Bill, I hope you’ll post a comment to tell us how the Berlitz book helped you plan a cruise.
Thanks to all who entered.

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And the Winner of the Parazul Beige Classic Handbag is…

February 25, 2010

Congratulations to Judy Greenwood of Oxford, MS.. She is the winner of the Parazul Beige Classic Handbag. Judy, I hope you’ll post a comment to tell us your opinion of the Parazul handbag.
Thanks to all who entered.

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Cruise in the Know With Berlitz Complete Guide to Cruising

February 25, 2010

Baby boomer travelers, will a book save you money on cruises? Reading the Complete Guide to Cruising & Cruise Ships 2010 might. This Berlitz travel reference book methodically provides details about the cruising industry so that you’ll save money when choosing your next cruise.
Author Douglas Ward spends 200-days-a-year at sea inspecting ships. The result? 271 [...]

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Show Your Travel Personality With a Parazul Handbag

February 16, 2010

Are you searching for a travel purse that also has pizazz? Baby boomers, you won’t be disappointed with a Parazul handbag. The well-made bags are produced in a variety of styles and colors. But here’s where the fun comes in. You can purchase additional scarves and charms to personalize the bag to match your travel [...]

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And the Winner of the Able Planet Active Noise Canceling Heaphones is…

February 10, 2010

Congratulations to Kathy Wilhelm of Research Triangle Park, N.C.. She is the winner of the Able Planet Active Noise Canceling Headphones. Kathy, I hope you’ll post a comment to tell us your opinion of the headphones.
Thanks to all who entered.

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Hearing the Difference with Able Planet Active Noise Canceling Headphones

February 2, 2010

As I sit at my desk writing this review, the rich sounds of acoustic guitar reverberate through the Able Planet True Fidelity Active Noise Canceling Headphones (NC300W) that I’m wearing. The headphones are plugged into my MAC which is tuned to my favorite Pandora channel. The noise canceling switch is turned on, improving the musical [...]

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And the Winner of A Rotten Person Travels the Caribbean is…

January 27, 2010

Congratulations to Karen Clark of Houston, TX. She is the winner of A Rotten Person Travels the Caribbean, by Gary Buslik. Karen, I hope you’ll post a comment to tell us your opinion of Gary’s book.
Thanks to all who entered.

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Take This Rotten Book Along On Your Next Baby Boomer Trip

January 19, 2010

Need a book recommendation for your next baby boomer trip? If you take along A Rotten Person Travels the Caribbean, be sure to read it in private or your travel companions will want to know why you’re laughing so hard.
When Gary Buslik emailed me with a request to review his travel book, I thought, “Oh [...]

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Staying Connected in the Air With Gogo Inflight Internet

December 31, 2009

Are you a baby boomer traveler who likes to stay plugged-in? Now you can access the internet from your seat on the plane with Gogo Inflight Internet.
I first learned about Gogo Inflight Internet when I received a card for a free session while attending Travel Blog Exchange in Chicago last summer. At the time, my [...]

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