In a few weeks it will be Valentine’s Day and you may be starting to wonder where you should go for a romantic getaway. I researched several sources and compared popular polls. It is no surprise that the top destinations are warm weather spots. South Carolina won the popularity contest with Charleston, Beaufort, Hilton Head, Daufuskie Island, and Kiawah. Hawaii… Read More
Christmas Museum
It’s Christmas year-round at A Christmas Story house and museum! Fans of this classic flick (and Raphie), can tour this house, which has been restored “to its movie splendor.” The museum features movie costumes, props, and memorabilia, as well as hundreds of photos. For example, Randy’s snowsuit, the chalkboard from Miss Shields’ classroom, and the family car. Fun souvenirs can… Read More
Holy Land, USA
You don’t have to make a pilgrimage to the Middle East to see the Holy Land. You don’t have to go any farther than Florida. Called the “Holy Land Experience,” this Biblical theme park is the only one of its kind of the U.S. Founded by Trinity Broadcasting Networks’s co-founder, Jan Crouch, this theme park is pretty impressive. There are… Read More
Trip Pick of the Week: Affordable Alaska Cruise
Where in the world: Alaska Cruise (8d/7n) Book by: August 12, 2014 Departure Dates: September 12 and 20, 2015 Cost: $599pp Why I Like It: Hello, did you see the pricetag? A week-long Alaska cruise with all meals, entertainment, and more included at such a sweet price (roughly $1,000pp off regular price). The price breaks down to less than $85… Read More
Travel Tidbits
Here’s the latest news for travelers… IF YOU’RE DRIVING: Gas prices will hover around $3.57 (national average) from May – September. This will be the peak price for 2014, according to AAA and Energy Information Administration. California continues to pay the highest prices with averages of $4.26 and Missouri has the lowest prices, $3.43 a gallon. IF YOU’RE FLYING: More… Read More
Ten New Kinds of Vacations
Ok, so they aren’t new…more like some creative re-branding by the travel industry. But you have to admit, they have gotten creative… 1. honeyteering=a honeymoon combined with volunteering 2. bleisure=a combination of business and leisure trip 3. glamping=glamour and camping (think girls getaway with tents, lots of merlot, and steak) 4. babymoon=last trip couple takes before first baby is born… 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, ... 
