This is a special tribute to our veterans and all of the men and women serving in the Armed Forces.  They are and always have been the pillars that support the freedoms that we so cherish–our “unsung”heroes deserving of our respect and honor. These fine people have put their personal lives on the back burner… Continue Reading

  If your destiny is a beach vacation this year, it’s important to know how to spot threatening water conditions and how to avoid/or escape them–which could save your life. Be Aware of the #1 Beach Danger — Rip Currents: I discussed rip currents in a previous post, but with summer coming upon us, it… Continue Reading

There has been a growing concern as to how safe it is to travel abroad.   This concern stems from the ongoing acts of terrorism and travel cautions issued by the U.S. Department of State. In March of 2016, the U.S. Department of State issued a Worldwide Caution “with information on the continuing threat of terrorist… Continue Reading

Know Before You Go:  Traveling the U.S. and Abroad Cover Design by Debra Strout Traveling to an unknown destination ignites our desire for adventure.  It opens the door for us to step outside our “box” and see the world from a new perspective.  For that treasured amount of time, we get to leave behind the… Continue Reading

  With the ever increasing lines at airport security checkpoints, travelers are becoming more frustrated with the lengthy delays. There are some options that may reduce your wait time–and that is becoming a member of the TSA Pre√ program or the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Trusted Traveler Programs:  Global Entry, SENTRI, or NEXUS. Members… Continue Reading

Update on January 18, 2017 Starting on January 22, 2018 there are nine states where travelers will not be able to use their driver’s license as a valid form of identification at airports. Those residing in Kentucky, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Washington will have to use an alternate form of… Continue Reading