As the lyrics to the Carpenters classic go, Rainy days and Mondays always get me down. Even though it isn’t Monday, I’ve had two days of continuous rain, which makes it really difficult to do any location shooting for GauchoTV’s continuing Summer Fun Series. So, on this week’s episode Marv talks about the number one activity you do on vacation when it’s raining. No, not ‘go to the mall.’ Although, that would probably be on the list. The answer is, watch a movie. Specifically, Marv breaks down the hubbub around Netflix streaming. If you haven’t heard about it, it’s a way to use the internet to instantly bring movies and TV shows right into your TV, computer, gaming console or internet connected kitchen appliance (preferably ones with screens). What better way to spend a rainy vacation day than watching a classic movie that you love, or a creepy horror movie that will make you want to lock the doors and not sleep. Either way, it’s fun.

All this, plus Marv’s Top 5 FREE iPhone apps for saving money on vacation. This was in part because it’s handy knowledge to have, and in part to celebrate the official announcement of the iPhone4 this week. I’m saving up already to get one. So excited!