Actually, there are only two things you need to know: Do your research. Find out how it works and if it is for you. Note that “homes” are not necessarily houses. They can be villas, apartments, estate homes, condos, chateaux, castles, etc. Go to message boards and see what people are posting. Learning from fellow travelers’ experiences, rather than “trial… Read More
FIVE REASONS YOU SHOULDN’T USE POPULAR TRAVEL SITES, SUCH AS HOTWIRE, EXPEDIA, AND TRAVELOCITY
1. Most discount travel sites use cookies to track consumers. This means that data has been stored, so when you check back you will likely find higher fares. You need to “disable cookies” on your computer. Ask any tech geek you know if you need help with this. But beware that some sites won’t allow access once you do this,… Read More
Best Resources for Women Travelers
Some interesting statistics provided by Marybeth Bond, author of Gutsy Women travel books: The average adventure traveler is a 47-year-old female Last year, women spent $55 billion in active wear gear Women-only tour operators has increased 230% in the past six years! As women are setting out on their own more often, more travel agencies and companies are specializing in… Read More
WHY YOU SHOULD USE A TRAVEL AGENT TO BOOK A CRUISE
Did you know that there are thirty-five different rates for a cabin? Did you know that there are six different cruise categories? Did you know that there are five ship sizes? Did you know that there are four types of cabins? Do you know what a repositioning cruise is? Do you know what “wave season” is? You get the idea…… Read More
LEAST (and MOST) VISITED COUNTRIES IN THE WORLD
NAURU (LEAST VISITED COUNTRY IN THE WORLD) Are you up for going on that unique trip that almost no one has done before you? The problem might just be finding the right destination. The least visited country in the world may not be the one you would think. UNWTO, World Tourism Organization has a pretty good overview. Some countries, especially… Read More
Luxury Tour of Downton Abbey and More!
Season 3 may have ended but the world of Downton Abbey lives on in this vacation! Enter the world of the Crawleys with a journey through the locations & themes of Season 3 (IF you have the kind of $$$ the Crawleys had, that is!). Highlights include the best of London and the stately homes of England’s gentry in Berkshire… 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, ... 
