I woke up one morning and mapped out my solo road trip to Canton, Ohio. Although I was going to Hershey, Pennsylvania, I stopped in Canton to visit the Pro Football Hall of Fame. I packed a small suitcase, loaded a cooler, and stayed on the road for six hours.
Do you want to explore the history of NASCAR? I drove to Midway Airport and parked in the Economy Lot. Uber wanted $31 for a one-way trip, but I could park in the garage for $30 for two days. I still had to get home when I returned from Charlotte.
I had an opportunity to be part of the Five College Tour Fly-In. Even though my students typically apply to institutions in Illinois, I want to provide opportunities outside the state. I hope several students take advantage of the information I share about my Five College Consortium experience in Massachusetts.
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.
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.
Did you know Charleston’s nickname is the Holy City? While looking through the HGV Max Member portal, I found a studio available during Winter Break at Liberty Place. If you have read my blog, you know I purchased a timeshare. However, you can reserve a room on the Hilton website.
Have you heard of the LITfest in Little Rock, Arkansas? I was trying to cross off Arkansas on my list of 50 states to visit when I came across this event. At first, I was okay touring the Big Dam Bridge and a restaurant featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives.
Are you ready to attend a Chicago Bears Preseason Game? I am starting a new tradition of attending a preseason game every year. In 2021 I went to Nashville. Before the pandemic, I was in Indianapolis. The Bears were 2-0 before I headed to Cleveland for the final preseason game.
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.
Are you ready to book a 7-Day Inside Passage Alaska Cruise? The options were endless, so I contacted Lesley at Live Longitude Travel for assistance. Although I am trying to visit all 50 states, I did not want to check off Alaska on my list. I desired the total experience.