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
FREE ADMISSION TO AMERICA’S NATIONAL PARKS
National Park Week Photo by Sarah Evans Start making your plans now! Looking for something fun and fantastic to do with family and friends? Head out to America’s national parks where millions of stars light up the dark night sky, deer and antelope (and a few other critters!) play on the wide open range, and history is… Read More
Where To Find Medical Help When Traveling
There’s never a good time to get sick or have a medical emergency but the worst time is when you’re traveling. I’ve seen firsthand how devastating this can be. I watched a man have to be sent home three days into an African safari due to a kidney stone. I watched a fellow traveler have to check into a hospital… Read More
Three Great Ideas (and Special Deals) for Spring Getaways
1. If you’re looking for FUN!!!… Don’t settle for a dinky chocolate Easter bunny. Get all the chocolate your heart desires (and lots of thrilling rides and entertainment) at Hershey, PA. The Family Package Easter Weekend (4/18-20) run roughly $400. This includes deluxe accommodations in the Hotel Hershey and full breakfast, one-day park admission, one-day admission to Hersey Gardens and… 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, ...