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Cheap Cartegena

Cheap Cartegena

Where in the world: 6-day Cartegena Book by: Until Sold Out Departure Dates: Select Departure Dates Cost: $1,227pp Why I Like It: This is a good price for five nights in a four-star luxury resort (Estelar Grand Playa Manzanillo). Plus, this price includes round-trip airfare and transfers, as well as all watersports and entertainment. Also included in this price is… Read More

Filed Under: Cheap Travel Tips, Lodging & Resorts, Terrance Talks Travel Tagged With: Budget Travel, Cheap Travel, Resort Vacations

Clever & Cheap Hotel Hacks

Clever & Cheap Hotel Hacks

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

Filed Under: Cheap Travel Tips, Lodging & Resorts, Terrance Talks Travel Tagged With: Accommodations, Budget Travel, Cheap Travel, travel tips

Captivating Cape Town

Captivating Cape Town

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

Filed Under: Trip Pick of the Week Tagged With: ADVENTURE TRAVEL, Africa, Budget Travel, Cheap Travel, International Travel

My Five Favorite Cheap Cruise Hacks

My Five Favorite Cheap Cruise Hacks

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

Filed Under: Cheap Travel Tips, Cruises, Terrance Talks Travel Tagged With: Cheap Travel, Cruises, travel tips

Rhine River Cruise

Rhine River Cruise

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

Filed Under: Trip Pick of the Week Tagged With: Cruises, European Travel

Super Cheap Costa Rica Adventure

Super Cheap Costa Rica Adventure

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

Filed Under: Trip Pick of the Week Tagged With: ADVENTURE TRAVEL, Budget Travel, Cheap Travel, Independent Travel

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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 ]

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