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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What to Expect if you Travel During the Pandemic

In this post, I share what to expect if you travel during the pandemic. I put on a mask, called an Uber, and grabbed my suitcase. After I passed through security, I immediately washed my hands. I only saw one person without a mask or face covering at Midway airport.

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Basketball, The Arch and Budweiser Tour

In this post, I travel to St. Louis, Missouri, to attend a Big Ten basketball game. I also revisited The Arch, stopped by Ruth’s Chris Steak House, and enjoyed beer tastings during the Budweiser Experience Tour. In March, I visited Harris-Stowe State University on business. However, this trip was personal.

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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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Say YES to sales offers; 7 ways to say NO to purchasing

Say YES to sales offers; 7 ways to say NO to purchasing. Even though I am a Hilton Grand Vacations owner, I always take advantage of promotional sales offers. In this post, I want to help you understand timeshare presentations better. If you see a promotion, you will be ready.

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How I Started 2019 Traveling

In this post, I share how I started 2019 traveling. I booked a roundtrip nonstop flight on Southwest to Phoenix, Arizona. I left Chicago on New Year. In hindsight, I did not think about the logistics of this trip. I booked my accommodations near Fashion Square Mall and T.J. Maxx.

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How I Traveled Through Portland Solo

How did I travel through Portland solo? I use several credit cards to pay for my vacations based on points I accumulate with airline and hotel rewards programs. For this trip, I booked the hotel on my Amex Hilton Honors. I charged the flight to my Southwest Rapid Rewards card.

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