For an authentic taste of the great state of Texas, follow the once dusty trail, traveled by the likes of Davy Crockett and Sam Houston, along the LaBahia Trail (FM 390), to the lovely Mariposa Ranch Bed & Breakfast.

Need help making some travel resolutions for the new year. Here's a few to get you started.

If your travel plans include some winter driving it pays to take the time to make sure both you and your vehicle are ready for the trip.

Traverse City, Michigan welcomes visitors to what is one marvelous, Midwest playground. Situated in the heart of the Traverse City area is one of Michigan’s premier resort destinations, the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa. Executive Chef Ted Cizma shares the resorts recipe for Tiramisu.

Remember when you could give a small, but well thought out gift, and didn’t have to rack up any credit card bills to do it. You still can, just put your creativity to work.

Greyhound is still offering the "Wild West" discount. Fares as low as $49.00 each way to cities out west. Also a variety of discounted fares including advance purchase fares that might get you as much as 50% off the regular price. Some restrictions apply. Also new, the Veterans Advantage Card.

Located in Wheeling, West Virginia is the 1,700-acre Oglebay Resort and Conference Center. Once the summer estate of Cleveland, Ohio industrialist, Earl W. Oglebay, it's since been transformed into a world class, four-season resort. Oglebay hosts an annual holiday light show that's spectacular.

For a relaxing winter getaway treat yourself to a stay in Door County Wisconsin

In most cases, your regular medical insurance will cover all the basics. But it is always wise to consider purchasing extra insurance for those extra expenses that can make for unpleasant vacation memories.

Feel like taking a last minute get-away cruise to shake off the blues. The Cruises Only website has hundreds of cruises available with a senior discount. You can also review cruise lines to see which ones receive top ratings by customers.