Charleston the Holy City

Did you know Charleston’s nickname is the Holy City? While looking through the HGV Max Member portal, I found a studio available during Winter Break at Liberty Place. If you have read my blog, you know I purchased a timeshare. However, you can reserve a room on the Hilton website.

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Staycation Idea in Chicago

Are You Looking for a Staycation Idea in Chicago?

Are you looking for a staycation idea in Chicago? I chose Hyatt Place Chicago Medical/University as my first staycation idea and Hilton Grand Vacations Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile for the next staycation. HGV will occupy the top floors of the DoubleTree at 300 E. Ohio. Do not forget your cookies.

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Can you Vacation in Honolulu, Hawaii

Vacation in Honolulu, Hawaii

Aloha! Can you vacation in Honolulu, Hawaii for $1000? Yes, you can, but you will probably need a friend who owns a timeshare or travel with someone who has an abundance of Hilton Honors points. In this post, I share how I vacationed in Honolulu without breaking the bank. Aloha!

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Orlando, Florida in August

Is August a good time to vacation in Orlando, Florida? I took advantage of a timeshare offer. Even though I am an HGV owner, I take advantage of different timeshare presentations once a year. This year, I accepted an offer from HGV and made a reservation at the SeaWorld property.

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Rental Car Options

What are your rental car options in Orlando, Florida? I have not rented a car in years. If you have read a post or two, I often suggest using public transportation to get around instead of Uber or Lyft. However, in Orlando, I like to shop and make unscheduled stops.

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I Love New York

I love New York and thought I would never relocate to a different city. Even though I only spent four days in New York, I briefly entertained moving if I could afford to live in Manhattan. Everyone I interacted with was friendly. I appreciated the warm welcome throughout my visit.

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What is Your Vacation Status? Budget or Baller

Budget or Baller? What is your vacation status? In this post, I share how I vacationed on a budget and as a Baller. Los Cabos is the destination and backdrop for the review. I am the Queen of Southwest, but you can select any airline as your travel rewards partner.

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Memorial Day Weekend in Las Vegas

Would you spend Memorial Day Weekend in Las Vegas? I did not book flights in April. My next trip to Cabo was in June. It was time for a getaway. I found a one-way flight with a 6:00PM arrival time. It was less expensive to book a flight on Saturday.

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My Trip to Charleston and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

This post is about my trip to Charleston and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. I know we are in a pandemic, and South Carolina is a hotspot. Parris called. She was ready to travel somewhere. My timeshare was available. We flew into Charleston, rented a car, and drove to Myrtle Beach.

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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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