October is the best time to visit Chicago. Why? Open House Chicago is a FREE, 2-day event that allows visitors to go behind the scenes of architecturally, historically, and culturally significant sites in neighborhoods across the city. This year, OHC will take place on October 17-18, 2026. Join the festivities.
Do you want to visit the Bay Area? LSKTravelz flew to Oakland for a fun-filled weekend of dance and fellowship. The Bay Area encompasses cities and metropolitan areas of San Jose, San Francisco, and Oakland. We arrived in Oakland Thursday to meet up with friends from Atlanta and North Carolina.
When I travel to Bourbon City, I stop by the Visitor’s Center at the airport first, and then I call for a shuttle or rideshare. Grab a Louisville pen or sticker. Sample Bourbon Balls and Modjeska. Pick up a card for 25% off to use at the Downtown Louisville location.
Visit the coastal town of Ballito. I want to wind down my 30-year career as an educator in South Africa. I saw an advertisement for Build the Future in my FB feed. Although my expertise is not in elementary education, I wanted to be of service to this nonprofit organization.
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.
Where can you book a flight under $100? Southwest Airlines. It also depends on the airport. My preference is Midway. I last visited Detroit to see K’Jon perform. Before that, I was in the Motor City for a friend’s wedding. Now, I am back in Detroit for a quick trip.
The Southwest Promotional Companion Pass returned in March. When I saw the advertisement, I posted it to my social media accounts. There is no reason to miss this opportunity because I have posted the promotion since 2021. Although the window to travel is August through September, the timeframe is convenient.
There are several hotel rewards programs to choose from. The hotel brand you select will be a matter of personal preference. I am a diehard Hilton girl, while Lynn enjoys top-tier status with Marriott. The key to choosing the right hotel rewards program will depend on how frequently you travel.
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.