I recently visited Southern California and had a fun time. I flew nonstop into LAX and survived without a rental car. It’s a lot more relaxing. I stayed at the Ramada Plaza in West Hollywood (and the Renaissance LAX and the Anaheim Marriott). All three were excellent and affordable — increasingly important in this expensive region.

One of the advantages of living in South Florida is the ability to take advantage of last-minute cruise deals. Those up north may have to arrange airfare to PortMiami, but all we have to do is grab a ride from a friend, hop an Uber, or even walk right into the port.

Nestled in southeastern Washington, the charming town of Walla Walla is a destination that combines rich history, award-winning wines, and an emerging culinary scene.

Here are some tips to consider for your next trip.

Let’s face it, some of our Caribbean neighbors don’t have the best reputation or the most advanced views when it comes to our community.

If your idea of a senior fitness class is a bunch of little old ladies in leotards, leg warmers, and cardigan sweaters, holding their baby pink two-pound weights while they sit in a chair doing arm curls to Frankie Avalon, or Richard Simmons leading a group of plump housewives through a set of simplified dance routines to 1960’s classics, you are so 1988.