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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What Are 5 Common Misunderstandings About Timeshare Ownership?

What are five common misunderstandings about timeshare ownership? I asked someone to read my latest post, “Start the Plane! Roundtrip Flight to Cancun for $72.60.” I was surprised but inspired by her constructive feedback. “I didn’t keep reading because it’s about timeshares, and I don’t want a bill for life.”

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Is it time to divorce your suitcase after 12 years?

Is it time to divorce my suitcase after 12 years? I purchased luggage from Marshalls 12 years ago, and it has traveled everywhere: Arizona, California, Jamaica, Mexico, and Spain. It looks great from a distance. However, the luggage is showing wear and tear. I refuse to throw it away. I

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What I Learned in Boston

I went on a “free” road trip to St. Louis, took a “free” flight to Cancun (paid the taxes), and now I am heading to Boston on a scholarship. This post is about what I learned in Boston. I am off in the summer, but I believe in professional development.

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My road Trip to St. Louis

My Road Trip to St. Louis

My road trip to St. Louis was about business. Because I am a high school counselor, I frequently travel with high school students on college tours. On this road trip, I accompanied newly admitted students to HSSU. Do you have school-aged children or friends that are educators who need chaperones?

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5 Steps You Can Take to Save Money to Travel

I will share five steps to save money to travel. Before I list the steps, I will share my goal for 2022 to earn a companion pass with Southwest Airlines. I surpassed the 2021 goal; I achieved A-List Preferred. Before you follow the five steps, think about your 2022 goals.

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6 Ways I Use My Amex Platinum Card to Travel

I will share 6 ways I use my Amex Platinum card to travel. I want to help you understand why I carry the Platinum card. My relationship with Amex started in 2001, and we are still together in 2024. I started with green, moved to gold, then moved to platinum.

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