DONATIONS You can play Santa to those in need…As we start the final countdown to Christmas (single digits now, folks), I want to remind everyone that this is THE season to remember charitable contributions. Not only will you get tax credit for 2012 if you donate before 12/31, but you’ll also know that you’ve done a good (and oh so… Read More
Three Towns That Are All About Christmas
If you’re ever in the area and need a little holiday cheer… #3: Santa Claus, Indiana takes its name seriously. It recruits 150 elves to personally reply to the thousands of letters Santa Claus gets every year. #2: North Pole, Alaska has ice hauled in to create its wonderland of ice sculptures. We’re talking about 2.2 million pounds of ice!… Read More
Thanksgiving Flights on Sale, $72 & up (R/T incl. Tax)
I’m taking a much deserved vacation after working so hard in October. I’ll be back in a week and have lots of info to share on travel ideas and deals as we enter the holiday season. Only three weeks ’til Thanksgiving! In the meantime, you may want to grab one of these deals if you’re looking for somewhere to go… Read More
Five Most Popular RV Destinations
According to GoRving.com, these are the most popular destinations for RVers: 1. North Rim of the Grand Canyon (Arizona) 2. Devils Tower (Wyoming) 3. Mt. Rushmore (South Dakota) 4. Disney World (Florida) and one of my favorite places… 5. Outer Banks (North Carolina)
Traveling with Pets
Dogs like to nap often, even on the road! Almost twenty-five percent of us will take our beloved dog(s) with us on summer vacation, according to a survey by the American Pet Products Association. It goes without saying that you need to make sure that wherever you are staying will also welcome Fido. Even if a resort or condo or… Read More
U.S. Dept. of Transportation Extends Airline Passenger Protections
Be advised… WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has announced new airline passenger protections that will require airlines to reimburse passengers for bag fees if their bags are lost, provide consumers involuntarily bumped from flights with greater compensation, expand the current ban on lengthy tarmac delays, and disclose hidden fees. The rulemaking finalized today builds on passenger protections… 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, ...