I live for adventure travel. I love American road trips. I’m crazy about Africa. I write about adventures in America and Africa—and share lots of cheap travel tips too!
So one of the biggest expenses we all face on vacation is lodging. How can you score the lowest fare on a hotel room? Here are my best suggestions: Book directly with the hotel. Do not book online or call the 800# as goes to central reservations and they have NO authority to negotiate rates. However, an individual property has… Read More
Where in the world: 8-day Cape Town Adventure Book by: Until Sold Out Departure Dates: August 11 – September 30 2016 Cost: $1,999pp Why I Like It: Duh! It’s Cape Town, which has been consistently voted #1 destination in the world by travelers and leading travel publications. I can personally attest to how great it is. It is the heart… Read More
Folks always seem surprised when I say that I love cruises. I guess they think that adventure gal doesn’t like being pampered. Not so! I love it! The best part about cruises is that you travel as you’re sleeping, eating, or being entertained. Also, you don’t have to pack and regroup every night or two. Plus, most cruise ships these… Read More
Where in the world: 8-day Rhine River Cruise Book by: Until Sold Out Departure Dates: March 12, 18 & 19, 2017 Cost: $999pp Why I Like It: European river cruises are notoriously expensive, so I like this $999 price tag (average=$3,500pp). There are limited spring departures so these sailings will book fast. It will still be a little cool in… Read More
Where in the world: 7-day Classic Costa Rica Book by: Until Sold Out Departure Dates: May ’16 – Dec ’16 Cost: $599pp Why I Like It: What’s not to like? For less than $600 you get roundtrip air from Ft. Lauderdale to San Jose (some alternate airports available), airline taxes and fuel surcharges, six nights lodging (2 nights in San… Read More
It’s all about supply and demand. As the demand goes up during peak times (summer and holidays), so do airfares. Throughout the summer and from Thanksgiving through New Years, it is generally hard to find low fares. But there are a few tricks: 1. Try to fly on less popular travel dates to avoid peak crowds and highest fares. The… 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, ... [ Read more ]When you sign up below, you’ll receive a FREE copy of my 232-page Adventure Travel book, plus ‘My Fifty Favorite Cheap Travel Tips Report’!
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