I seem to be having a lot of discussions lately with friends, neighbors, family and colleagues about travel. They keep wanting to pick my brain about travel. Specifically, is travel worth the hassle these days? My answer has been surprising to all those who know me and my passion for travel. Is travel worth the hassle right now? No! That’s… Read More
What You Need to Know About Summer Travel
When Americans were polled in early 2025, more than 80% said they were planning to take summer vacations. A recent poll revealed the number of Americans planning to travel this summer has dropped to less than 50%. What has changed? What You Need to Know About Summer Travel I believe the ‘uncertain’ economy is to blame. Many of us are… Read More
How to Save Your Summer Vacation
We’re all feeling the inflationary squeeze but we still want (or rather need!) a vacation, right? According to Bankrate.com, 6 out of 10 Americans plan to take a summer vacation, but 68% of us are changing our plans so that we spend less money. Here’s the problem. Bargains are hard to find on any kind of travel in 2022. After… Read More
Morocco Kasbahs & Sahara Desert
Where in the world: 8-day Casablanca to Marrakech (Morocco) Book by: Until Sold Out Departure Dates: Year-round departures Cost: $809pp for 11/27 departure; $899 year-round) Why I Like It: This trip is great because it hits the highlights of Morocco in just over a week and at about $100 a day. The tour starts in Casablanca and goes to Fes… Read More
Best of Spain: Madrid and Barcelona
Where in the world: 6-night Best of Spain: Madrid and Barcelona Book by: Until Sold Out Departure Dates: Year-round departures Cost: $1,444pp (August departure; Prices vary by departure date & departure city) Why I Like It: The is the Best of Spain: Madrid and Barcelona are two exciting, bustling, traditional Spanish cities. This price includes round-trip international air from NY… Read More
Perfectly Priced South Africa Safari
Where in the world: 9-day South Africa Book by: June 14 (to receive discount) Departure Dates: August 2018 – April 2019 Cost: $1,999pp Why I Like It: I love South Africa and this is price is just right with savings of $1,000 per couple! This price includes roundtrip, international airfare from New York on South African Airways, which is one… 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, ...