Quick Beach Getaway

Quick Beach Getaway

By Megan M. Seckman No one let me in on the secret, but now I know.Every year I search and search for an easy, affordable beach getaway for my family and either come up empty-handed or disappointed. At last, I think I’ve found my beach. Hilton Head has satisfied all...
An Adventure in Single-Mom Travel

An Adventure in Single-Mom Travel

By Megan M. SeckmanMandy Thompson, 40, captains the ship of her fourth grade classroom with confidence and grace. She can engage the most severe ADHD, assuage the angry with a hypnotic lesson on mindfulness, de-escalate dispute, and help the most withdrawn 9-year-old...
Maybe It’s Time to Plan Now for Christmas in Paris

Maybe It’s Time to Plan Now for Christmas in Paris

By Megan Seckman A view of Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris from The Left Bank. If you’ve ever said, “Next year, I’m leaving town” amidst the cacophony of endless Christmas gatherings and twinkling lights; if the pressure, and the calories, and the spending,...
YOLO Travel Guide: Jamaica

YOLO Travel Guide: Jamaica

By Megan Seckman When Kendra Garvin, 44, was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer five years ago, she knew she had a choice to make. Kendra had worked for 15 years as a cancer registrar, where it was her job to collect and record the tragic accounts of deceased...
A Dream Vacation: 35 Days at Sea and Exotic Cities

A Dream Vacation: 35 Days at Sea and Exotic Cities

By Torie TempleTwo years ago Linda Tharp and her husband Deny set sail on their dream vacation — cruising the open sea for 35 days. Waking up to the landscape of different exotic cities was just one of the many splendors the couple experienced. From new friends to new...