One hundred and fifty years ago, the biggest battle of the Civil War was fought. Roughly 165,000 Union and Confederate soldiers participated in this epic event, which was a turning point in the war. In honor of the Battle of Gettysburg, there will be a ten-day commemoration from June 28 – July 7, 2013. The [...]
American Travel
The good news is that the economy has improved. The bad news is that travel deals will not be as plentiful now that things are better. But you can still save money on your summer vacation if you’re savvy. The best thing to do is to draw up a budget so that you know what [...]
It’s nearly here…summertime. This is the best time of year to go to the beach, visit amusement parks, and attend music festivals. Here are the five best Summer 2013 Music Fests: 1. June 7 – 9. THE GOVERNORS BALL (New York City). This three-day concert fest features lots of great artists, including Kanye West and [...]
This is exciting news! Bodie Island Lighthouse has rarely been open to the public for many years and only to go into the base. That’s because it was too hazardous to climb the stairs, but a major $5 million renovation that included repairing the stairs took care of that problem. This lighthouse is roughly halfway [...]
Since there are lots of new ships and makeovers taking place this year (a good sign for the economy), I thought it a good idea to share the news with you. And who better to give you the low down than the Cruise Critic… The Mega-Ships: U.S. Ship & Launch: Norwegian Breakaway, April 30 The [...]
It’s Derby time! Are you planning on attending the 139th Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 4th? If so, here are a few tips: 1. Don’t fly. It’s too late to snag a good fare and Louisville is a day’s drive from most U.S. cities. 2. Don’t stay in Louisville. It’s too late to score a [...]
Travel is great, but can anything beat FREE travel? Here are two contests that reward winners with great trips… If you enter Virginia’s Family Fun Sweepstakes, the package includes hotel accommodations, airfare, rental car, seven-day pass to area attractions (such as Busch Gardens and Colonial Williamsburg) and more for a family of four! This [...]
1. It’s REALLY, REALLY BIG. DisneyWorld is a little over forty miles. That’s bigger than many cities! 2. THEY EMPLOY ALOT OF FOLKS. Disney is the biggest employer for any one location in America. DisneyWorld has more than 60,000 employees. 3. $$$. It’s the most expensive theme park in the U.S. Admission tickets used to [...]
No, it’s not an April Fool’s Day joke! My latest book was released today, which is the second book in my “most haunted” series. Whether you just like to read about hauntings or go ghost hunting, I think you’ll enjoy this book and learn where to go–or where to avoid! NOW AVAILABLE!!! (Available in print [...]
The three most popular places to travel this year may surprise you. Exotic: Burma. A tourism boycott was lifted last year that has already made it the “No. 1 emerging destination” pick by the U.S. Tour Operators Association. www.myanmar-tourism.com (Runner Up: Israel and Mediterranean) U.S.: Florida. Most beaches, such as Pensacola and Melbourne, will [...]
