Around the Virginia Beach Boardwalk

9 Things to do on and Around the Virginia Beach Boardwalk

Can you think of nine things to do on and around the Virginia Beach Boardwalk? I scheduled a Chevy Suburban with Orange Peel Transportation to pick us up from the airport. We sat comfortably on our ride to the Hyatt House Oceanfront Virginia Beach Boardwalk Hotel. This post includes updates.

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The View

I share how I attended a virtual taping of The View in this post. If you read my travel blog, you know I am about the view. As I planned my trip to New York, I added the Tonight Show to my list of activities. I forgot about my 1iota account.

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I Followed the Chicago Bears on the Road in a Pandemic

In this post, I follow the Chicago Bears on the road during a pandemic. In 2019, we followed the Bears to Indianapolis and Los Angeles, but COVID-19 surfaced in 2020. Even though the football season was in jeopardy, I found a way to attend a Bears game during the pandemic

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5 Things To Do In Park City, Utah

In this post, I share five things to do in Park City, Utah. I updated this post because I celebrated my 60th birthday in Park City in 2022. There are more things to do around the resort since my visit in 2020. You can learn about new places to explore.

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The Three-Day Weekend

I have not traveled since August. Where can I travel to for a three-day weekend? When you live in Chicago, it is easy to pick a destination from either airport. Because I am a Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Member, I looked for flights out of Midway to Charlotte, North Carolina.

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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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Why I Believe October is the Best Time to Visit Chicago

Why do I believe October is the best time to visit Chicago? I discovered Open House Chicago (OHC) seven years ago. I came across OHC by accident while driving down 43rd Street in 2017. You cannot miss this free public festival. Save the date now. OHC is October 19 -20, 2024.

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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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