Hotel Rewards Programs

There are several hotel rewards programs to choose from. The hotel brand you select will be a matter of personal preference. I am a diehard Hilton girl, while Lynn enjoys top-tier status with Marriott. The key to choosing the right hotel rewards program will depend on how frequently you travel.

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Three States in Nine Days

Can I visit three states in nine days during Spring Break? In 2023, I spent $1,334 when I visited Maine, Tennessee, and Kansas. In 2024, I visited New York, Arizona, and Florida. How much did I spend this year? You can review my budget at the end of this post.

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Non-golfers on Hilton Head Island

How do non-golfers enjoy themselves while visiting Hilton Head Island? A rare snowstorm in South Carolina changed my plans to vacation at HGV Club Ocean Oak Resort in 2017. Six years later, a two-bedroom was available in January during Winter Break. I redeemed 3,000 Club Points from my Max account.

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Old Town Alexandria King Street

I spent New Year’s Eve in Old Town Alexandria. Are you looking for a potential travel dupe? Have you crossed off Virginia as you complete the 50 States Challenge? Here are seven reasons why King Street in Old Town Alexandria is worth a stay to bring in the new year.

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End-of-year expenses

End-of-year Expenses for 2023

In this post, I share my end-of-year expenses for 2023. However, I am only using accommodations booked in my timeshare portfolio. Because I want to see my HGV Max savings from a different perspective, I checked rates for the exact stay on the Hilton website. Analyze the graph I created.

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New Orleans for the Bears Game

It was a full flight Saturday morning to New Orleans for the Bears game. There was a sea of orange and blue occupying every single seat. Of course, it was my first road game of the season. Sometimes, I wait to buy a game ticket when I book my accommodations.

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The 43rd state Idaho

Visit the 43rd State, Idaho

I crossed off my visit to the 43rd state, Idaho. When I saw a fare for $99 each way, I booked immediately. My original fare to Boise dropped $14. Remember, if you find a lower fare on SWA, you will receive a flight credit for the difference. Check fares regularly.

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Breathless in Punta Cana

I am still feeling breathless in Punta Cana. We caught a taxi from Four Points by Sheraton Puntacana Village to Breathless Punta Cana Resort & Spa. Because we wanted to spend extra time in the Dominican, I booked the reservation at Breathless on the back end of our summer vacation.

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Planning a trip to Punta Cana

Planning a Trip to Punta Cana

Are you planning a trip to Punta Cana? I had not considered visiting the Dominican Republic until my cousin announced she wanted to renew her vows in Punta Cana. Although we spent five nights in the Dominican Republic, we spent two nights at Four Points and three nights at Breathless.

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