Summer is great. Pool parties. Beach trips. Camping and cookouts. And mosquitoes! These days you have to worry about more than itchy, irritating bites. Mosquitoes can carry deadly diseases, such as malaria, yellow fever, and Zika. The best way to protect yourself is to always apply a good insect repellent before any outdoor activities. Mosquitos are present day and night,… Read More
Clever & Cheap Hotel Hacks
So one of the biggest expenses we all face on vacation is lodging. How can you score the lowest fare on a hotel room? Here are my best suggestions: Book directly with the hotel. Do not book online or call the 800# as goes to central reservations and they have NO authority to negotiate rates. However, an individual property has… Read More
My Five Favorite Cheap Cruise Hacks
Folks always seem surprised when I say that I love cruises. I guess they think that adventure gal doesn’t like being pampered. Not so! I love it! The best part about cruises is that you travel as you’re sleeping, eating, or being entertained. Also, you don’t have to pack and regroup every night or two. Plus, most cruise ships these… Read More
My Five Favorite Cheap Airfare Hacks
It’s all about supply and demand. As the demand goes up during peak times (summer and holidays), so do airfares. Throughout the summer and from Thanksgiving through New Years, it is generally hard to find low fares. But there are a few tricks: 1. Try to fly on less popular travel dates to avoid peak crowds and highest fares. The… Read More
Big Easy Cajun Adventure
Where in the world: 7-day New Orleans & Cajun Country Tour Book by: Until Sold Out Departure Dates: October ’16 – April ’17 Cost: $999pp Why I Like It: Priced at $140 a day, this tour is hard to beat. Highlights: city tour of New Orleans, city tour of Baton Rouge, city tour of Lafayette (inlcudes swamp Boat Ride), Vermilionville… Read More
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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, ...