Lillian Africano

About Lillian Africano

Lilllian Africano is the editor-in-chief of SpaReviewMag.com, cruise editor at JAX FAX, senior editor at Elegant Accents and executive editor at Global-Writes.com. She also blogs on AllThingsCruise.com and TheCruiseEditor.com. She formerly served as a freelance editor and writer at AOL Travel and is the author of 16 books, including three best-selling novels (under the pseudonym “Jessica March”). She co-authored the 9th edition of Off the Beaten Track Guide to New York, as well as You Know You’re in New Jersey When… and two editions of The Insiders Guide to the Jersey Shore. Lillian is president-elect of the Society of American Travel Writers and past president of the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association.

8 ways to save money on veterinary care

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When a close friend had a pacemaker implanted in her ailing Boston terrier, I was astounded. I knew that my friend loved her dog and that she could well afford that level of medical care, but the five-figure price tag of the pacemaker, surgery and follow-up still left me reeling.I … [Read more...] about 8 ways to save money on veterinary care

Easy spa facials you can do at home

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Facials are a great way to keep your skin hydrated and glowing. But when the budget won’t allow even a discount spa version, try one of these DIY recipes using fruits and veggies.These are among many cheap and easy spa treatments you can create for yourself at home. DIY … [Read more...] about Easy spa facials you can do at home

9 cheap but thoughtful last-minute gifts

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Budget-friendly last-minute gifts can shine – if they’re chosen thoughtfully and presented beautifully. If you've waited too long, even Amazon may not be able to help get it there by Christmas, but you should be able to find these items in stores as well.Portable chargers This year, with … [Read more...] about 9 cheap but thoughtful last-minute gifts

10 rules for regifting without guilt

Regifting has gotten a bad rap, mostly because it’s often done carelessly and without consideration of the person who receives the regift. We’ve all heard stories about regifts with the name of the original recipient left in the package – or the gift presented to the person who originally gave … [Read more...] about 10 rules for regifting without guilt

Affordable Father’s Day gifts that aren’t neckties

Father's Day is coming — step away from the tie rack. The world of online shopping can offer you tons of creative and affordable Father's Day gift ideas that are not the cliched necktie. Whether you need to pick up a cheap and easy Dad gift that's still thoughtful, or have a little more cash to … [Read more...] about Affordable Father’s Day gifts that aren’t neckties

Is that bargain cruise really a bargain?

Cruises offer some of the best bargain vacations on the market today. But to make sure your cruise remains a true bargain, you have to be smart about “the spend.” Cruise lines, particularly those on the lower end of the market, can offer promotional prices that seem almost like giveaways. That’s … [Read more...] about Is that bargain cruise really a bargain?

Get (your) free money – it’s easy to find

Maybe you pick up coins in the street or search for loose change in purses and sofas – but have you ever checked to see if you have unclaimed money that is yours for the asking? It could be a deposit for a utility service that you never requested when you moved, interest from a bank account, a trust … [Read more...] about Get (your) free money – it’s easy to find

Spa recipes for healthy lunch box snacks

Packing lunch boxes with healthy snacks can be a challenge. But tempting as it may be to just toss in a store-bought dessert, a bag of supermarket chips or a commercially-made fruit and nut bar, there are healthy alternatives that can be made at home.Here are few recipes for delicious healthy … [Read more...] about Spa recipes for healthy lunch box snacks

How to get a $500 haircut for $20 — or less

I love high-end haircuts by skilled stylists and outstanding color by equally skilled colorists, but alas, I only have the budget for cut-rate services. Problem solved. I get my hair services at some of New York's top salons -- but the services are performed by apprentices, who are all graduates of … [Read more...] about How to get a $500 haircut for $20 — or less

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