Southwest Promotional Companion Pass Hack

The Southwest Promotional Companion Pass returned in March. When I saw the advertisement, I posted it to my social media accounts. There is no reason to miss this opportunity because I have posted the promotion since 2021. Although the window to travel is August through September, the timeframe is convenient.

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Hotel Rewards Programs

There are several hotel rewards programs to choose from. The hotel brand you select will be a matter of personal preference. I am a diehard Hilton girl, while Lynn enjoys top-tier status with Marriott. The key to choosing the right hotel rewards program will depend on how frequently you travel.

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Three States in Nine Days

Can I visit three states in nine days during Spring Break? In 2023, I spent $1,334 when I visited Maine, Tennessee, and Kansas. In 2024, I visited New York, Arizona, and Florida. How much did I spend this year? You can review my budget at the end of this post.

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Non-golfers on Hilton Head Island

How do non-golfers enjoy themselves while visiting Hilton Head Island? A rare snowstorm in South Carolina changed my plans to vacation at HGV Club Ocean Oak Resort in 2017. Six years later, a two-bedroom was available in January during Winter Break. I redeemed 3,000 Club Points from my Max account.

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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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