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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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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Live Free or Die

Live Free or Die?

Live Free or Die is the state motto for Manchester, New Hampshire. At first, I was taken aback by the statement. Then I realized I was traveling solo to my 43rd state and living the best life ever. I only have seven states left to visit. Live Free or Die.

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Do you like to travel?

Do You Like To Travel? 2022 Budget

Do you like to travel? In this post, I share airline and hotel expenses for 2022. I earned complimentary Wi-Fi as a Southwest A-List Preferred Rapid Rewards Member. As a Hilton Honors Diamond Member, I received upgrades to a room on a high floor or a room with a view.

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SLS Baha Mar or Grand Hyatt?

SLS Baha Mar or Grand Hyatt

SLS Baha Mar or Grand Hyatt? I did not make my Senior Spring Break Trip to the Bahamas in 1980. I finally made the trip in 2022. Although I continue to cut down my list of states to visit, I am also working on places I missed over the years.

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Do You Like to Travel?

Do you like to travel? In this post, I share my hotel and airline expenses for 2021. My loyalty programs allowed me to travel during the pandemic while enjoying savings offered to members to help boost the travel industry. Am I vaccinated? Are you? I travel. You can travel too.

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Washington, D.C. in December

Why fly to Washington, D.C., in December? Winter Break began Saturday, so I booked a flight. Besides, I wanted to visit the Natural Museum of African American History and Culture again. My hotel was within walking distance of the museum. I also wanted to finish Christmas shopping in Alexandria, Virginia.

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Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York was on my bucket list forever. Did you know there are websites dedicated to addressing your bucket list desires? I evaluated my list and adjusted my plans for 2021 because I was determined to attend the parade as soon as the world opened.

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My Solo Road Trip to Hershey, Pennsylvania

This post is about my solo road trip to Hershey, Pennsylvania. Do you know about the theme park and spa in Hershey, Pennsylvania? I added the trip to Hershey to my bucket list. I woke up early Saturday morning and mapped out my entire solo road trip in three hours.

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Black Women's Expo Atlanta

Black Women’s Expo Atlanta

Every year I debate if I will stop by the Black Women’s Expo (BWE) Chicago, and I always decide not to attend. However, I learned Atlanta is hosting BWE. Will I attend? Because I believe BWE is a great event, I booked a flight to Atlanta and purchased a ticket.

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