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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St. Pete Beach, Florida

I traveled to Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and Orlando but never to St. Pete Beach, Florida. Welcome to the Sunshine State. In this post, I will guide you through things to do around Grand Island TradeWinds, Treasure Island, and Downtown Tampa. I am in town for three nights to attend an education conference.

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Louisville Kentucky

Gateway to the South Louisville, Kentucky

Would you travel to Louisville, Kentucky, nonstop on Southwest in January for $118? When I booked the flight to the home of Bourbon, I did not know I would participate in Sober January. In addition, I could not decide on making a reservation at Embassy Suites or Hilton Garden Inn.

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Auto Zone Liberty Bowl

Auto Zone Liberty Bowl in Memphis

Have you attended the Auto Zone Liberty Bowl? I try to cross off a college bowl game from my short bucket list each year. I researched the Liberty and Alamo Bowl, but money was the determining factor in my decision to fly to Memphis, Tennessee, instead of San Antonio, Texas.

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Little Rock, Arkansas

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.

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Airport Lounge Desert

Have you encountered an airport lounge desert? I strategically arrange all layovers around access to a lounge. Why are airport lounges important when you travel? According to Wikipedia, an airport lounge provides comforts not available in the terminal. Even though the St. Louis airport has a lounge, it’s closed on Saturdays.

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Chicago Bears PreSeason

Chicago Bears Preseason

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.

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Timeshare Presentation

Are you ready for a timeshare presentation? I did not want to use my Hilton Grand Vacations points, so I took advantage of a vacation offer. I purchased a 3-night package at the Marriott’s Grand Chateau for $199. Of course, accepting the package means attending a 90-minute timeshare sales presentation.

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Are you ready to book a 7-Day Inside Passage Alaska Cruise?

What to Expect on a 7-Day Inside Passage Alaska Cruise

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.

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