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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Staycation Idea in Chicago

Are You Looking for a Staycation Idea in Chicago?

Are you looking for a staycation idea in Chicago? I chose Hyatt Place Chicago Medical/University as my first staycation idea and Hilton Grand Vacations Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile for the next staycation. HGV will occupy the top floors of the DoubleTree at 300 E. Ohio. Do not forget your cookies.

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Can you Vacation in Honolulu, Hawaii

Vacation in Honolulu, Hawaii

Aloha! Can you vacation in Honolulu, Hawaii for $1000? Yes, you can, but you will probably need a friend who owns a timeshare or travel with someone who has an abundance of Hilton Honors points. In this post, I share how I vacationed in Honolulu without breaking the bank. Aloha!

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Orlando, Florida in August

Is August a good time to vacation in Orlando, Florida? I took advantage of a timeshare offer. Even though I am an HGV owner, I take advantage of different timeshare presentations once a year. This year, I accepted an offer from HGV and made a reservation at the SeaWorld property.

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I Love New York

I love New York and thought I would never relocate to a different city. Even though I only spent four days in New York, I briefly entertained moving if I could afford to live in Manhattan. Everyone I interacted with was friendly. I appreciated the warm welcome throughout my visit.

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Memorial Day Weekend in Las Vegas

Would you spend Memorial Day Weekend in Las Vegas? I did not book flights in April. My next trip to Cabo was in June. It was time for a getaway. I found a one-way flight with a 6:00PM arrival time. It was less expensive to book a flight on Saturday.

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My Trip to Charleston and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

This post is about my trip to Charleston and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. I know we are in a pandemic, and South Carolina is a hotspot. Parris called. She was ready to travel somewhere. My timeshare was available. We flew into Charleston, rented a car, and drove to Myrtle Beach.

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I Traveled to Las Vegas During a Pandemic

I traveled to Las Vegas during a pandemic. I wore a mask, consistently washed my hands, and used hand sanitizer when I did not have access to soap and water. Because it was hot in Las Vegas in July, I was most concerned about the cleanliness of the pool area.

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How I Vacationed for 16 Days

In this 2-part post, I share how I vacationed for 16 days in the middle of July. Donovan joined me for a few days. The first stop I made in Orlando was business for Lead4Change. My reservations included three Hilton Grand Vacations properties: Las Palmeras, McAlpin-Ocean Plaza, and Lagoon Tower.

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