Helpful Tips for a Stunning Oahu Trip

Helpful Tips for a Stunning Oahu Trip

Do you need helpful tips for a stunning Oahu trip? I have only visited Oahu in June, July, and November. Each time the weather was perfect. I am back in July for a family trip with my son, daughter-in-law, and bonus grandbaby. We are staying in Waikiki for seven nights.

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St. Pete Beach, Florida

I traveled to Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and Orlando but never to St. Pete Beach, Florida. Welcome to the Sunshine State. In this post, I will guide you through things to do around Grand Island TradeWinds, Treasure Island, and Downtown Tampa. I am in town for three nights to attend an education conference.

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Three States in Seven Days

Can you believe I visited three states in seven days during Spring Break? I started my journey on April 1 with a flight to Portland, Maine. I ended my journey on April 7 in Wichita, Kansas. I crossed off two states on my 50 State Challenge list. Five states left.

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Live Free or Die

Live Free or Die?

Live Free or Die is the state motto for Manchester, New Hampshire. At first, I was taken aback by the statement. Then I realized I was traveling solo to my 43rd state and living the best life ever. I only have seven states left to visit. Live Free or Die.

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Louisville Kentucky

Gateway to the South Louisville, Kentucky

Would you travel to Louisville, Kentucky, nonstop on Southwest in January for $118? When I booked the flight to the home of Bourbon, I did not know I would participate in Sober January. In addition, I could not decide on making a reservation at Embassy Suites or Hilton Garden Inn.

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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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Auto Zone Liberty Bowl

Auto Zone Liberty Bowl in Memphis

Have you attended the Auto Zone Liberty Bowl? I try to cross off a college bowl game from my short bucket list each year. I researched the Liberty and Alamo Bowl, but money was the determining factor in my decision to fly to Memphis, Tennessee, instead of San Antonio, Texas.

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Do you like to travel?

Do You Like To Travel? 2022 Budget

Do you like to travel? In this post, I share airline and hotel expenses for 2022. I earned complimentary Wi-Fi as a Southwest A-List Preferred Rapid Rewards Member. As a Hilton Honors Diamond Member, I received upgrades to a room on a high floor or a room with a view.

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Little Rock, Arkansas

Have you heard of the LITfest in Little Rock, Arkansas? I was trying to cross off Arkansas on my list of 50 states to visit when I came across this event. At first, I was okay touring the Big Dam Bridge and a restaurant featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives.

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Airport Lounge Desert

Have you encountered an airport lounge desert? I strategically arrange all layovers around access to a lounge. Why are airport lounges important when you travel? According to Wikipedia, an airport lounge provides comforts not available in the terminal. Even though the St. Louis airport has a lounge, it’s closed on Saturdays.

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