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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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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How I Vacationed for 16 Days Continued

How I vacationed for 16 days continues. For our trip, we stayed at five Hilton/HGV properties: Las Palmeras, McAlpin-Ocean Plaza, Lagoon Tower, Elara, and Troubadour. I am a proud Hilton Honors member. Our next stop was New Orleans, and then I flew to Honolulu while Donovan headed to Las Vegas.

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How I Vacationed for 16 Days

In this 2-part post, I share how I vacationed for 16 days in the middle of July. Donovan joined me for a few days. The first stop I made in Orlando was business for Lead4Change. My reservations included three Hilton Grand Vacations properties: Las Palmeras, McAlpin-Ocean Plaza, and Lagoon Tower.

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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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Start the Plane! Roundtrip Flight to Cancun for $72.60.

This post is about my roundtrip flight to Cancun for $72.60. I flew nonstop during Spring Break. Before I began my blog, I accumulated 31,835 Wanna Get Away points with Southwest Rapid Rewards. It is time for a free trip, and I will save money on the flight and accommodations.

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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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