One of my favorite shows is Downton Abbey (PBS). Sadly, this week will be the finale for Season Three. Those of you who have watched this show know its many charms, but did you know that there is a ‘real’ Downton Abbey? It’s Highclere Castle and you can tour it. Ten things To Know Before You Go: 1. Highclere Castle,… Read More
It’s Mardi Gras Time!
Mardi Gras is music, parades, food, floats, and fun, fun, fun! Everyone wears purple, green, and gold, and is adorned with long beads caught from the participants on the passing floats. Planning to attend this festival? Here’s How to Have Fun at Mardi Gras and in New Orleans… Mardi Gras, “Fat Tuesday”, is the last day of the Carnival season…. Read More
Top Ten U.S. Beach Destinations
The list of best beaches changes from year to year, according to the source and their criteria. But these places consistently make the top twenty list year after year. 1. South Beach (Miami, FL) 2. Myrtle Beach/Grand Strand, SC 3. Waikiki Beach (Honolulu, Oahu) 4. Mission Beach (San Diego, CA) 5. Virginia Beach, VA 6. Saint Pete Beach, FL 7…. Read More
Three Reasons Why You Need To Use a Travel Agent
Most people book their own travel these days, but there are times when it is advisable to use a travel agent. It is best to use a professional if: *it is a complicated trip/itinerary and you’re spending alot of money *if you are not familiar with the type of travel, such as luxury cruises or adventure travel *if you don’t… Read More
What You Need to Know Before You Book a Flight
When flying these days, there is a good chance that you’ll encounter a problem. Here’s what you need to know before you go: 1. WHEN YOUR FLIGHT IS DELAYED or CANCELLED: U.S. airlines are NOT legally required to compensate passengers for delayed flights because delays due to mechanical problems, air traffic control, or weather are hard to predict. But if… Read More
The Hobbit
With the movie just being released (based on the bestselling book series), I thought that Hobbit fans might be interested… Destination: Hobbit Hot Spots Where to go for a glimpse of Middle Earth (aka New Zealand) BY JESSICA PASSANANTI The movie set built in Matamata, New Zealand, to represent Hobbiton, Bilbo Baggins’s hometown; Hobbit Valley, seen from a Hobbiton window…. Read More
Terrance Zepke studied Journalism at the University of Tennessee and later received a Master's Degree in Mass Communications from the University of South Carolina. She has studied Parapsychology at the renowned Rhine Research Center. She began her career as a freelance writer and photographer, ... 
