Old Town Alexandria King Street

I spent New Year’s Eve in Old Town Alexandria. Are you looking for a potential travel dupe? Have you crossed off Virginia as you complete the 50 States Challenge? Here are seven reasons why King Street in Old Town Alexandria is worth a stay to bring in the new year.

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End-of-year expenses

End-of-year Expenses for 2023

In this post, I share my end-of-year expenses for 2023. However, I am only using accommodations booked in my timeshare portfolio. Because I want to see my HGV Max savings from a different perspective, I checked rates for the exact stay on the Hilton website. Analyze the graph I created.

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New Orleans for the Bears Game

It was a full flight Saturday morning to New Orleans for the Bears game. There was a sea of orange and blue occupying every single seat. Of course, it was my first road game of the season. Sometimes, I wait to buy a game ticket when I book my accommodations.

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The 43rd state Idaho

Visit the 43rd State, Idaho

I crossed off my visit to the 43rd state, Idaho. When I saw a fare for $99 each way, I booked immediately. My original fare to Boise dropped $14. Remember, if you find a lower fare on SWA, you will receive a flight credit for the difference. Check fares regularly.

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Breathless in Punta Cana

I am still feeling breathless in Punta Cana. We caught a taxi from Four Points by Sheraton Puntacana Village to Breathless Punta Cana Resort & Spa. Because we wanted to spend extra time in the Dominican, I booked the reservation at Breathless on the back end of our summer vacation.

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Planning a trip to Punta Cana

Planning a Trip to Punta Cana

Are you planning a trip to Punta Cana? I had not considered visiting the Dominican Republic until my cousin announced she wanted to renew her vows in Punta Cana. Although we spent five nights in the Dominican Republic, we spent two nights at Four Points and three nights at Breathless.

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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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