Do you have a travel rewards emergency fund? I am intentional about how and when I use travel rewards to offset the cost of a vacation. However, life happens, and you may need to use your travel rewards for an unexpected trip. My former student canceled our trip to Houston.
Are you ready to attend a Chicago Bears Preseason Game? I am starting a new tradition of attending a preseason game every year. In 2021 I went to Nashville. Before the pandemic, I was in Indianapolis. The Bears were 2-0 before I headed to Cleveland for the final preseason game.
Are you ready for a timeshare presentation? I did not want to use my Hilton Grand Vacations points, so I took advantage of a vacation offer. I purchased a 3-night package at the Marriott’s Grand Chateau for $199. Of course, accepting the package means attending a 90-minute timeshare sales presentation.
SLS Baha Mar or Grand Hyatt? I did not make my Senior Spring Break Trip to the Bahamas in 1980. I finally made the trip in 2022. Although I continue to cut down my list of states to visit, I am also working on places I missed over the years.
Are you ready to book a 7-Day Inside Passage Alaska Cruise? The options were endless, so I contacted Lesley at Live Longitude Travel for assistance. Although I am trying to visit all 50 states, I did not want to check off Alaska on my list. I desired the total experience.
Are you looking for things to do in Seattle, Washington? Even though I visited Seattle in 2011, I wanted to make the trip again. I have fond memories of the visit, and I planned to see how much the city has changed since I was there for the first time.
I am going on a 7-Day Inside Passage Alaska Cruise. In this post, I share how I planned my cruise with assistance from Lesley from Live Longitude Travel. I will scratch Alaska off my list of states to visit this year. Do not be afraid to travel solo, be prepared.
Can you visit Nebraska and Iowa in one day? Have you heard of the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge? Until I googled things to do in Omaha, I was unaware. I booked my flight, searched for hotel accommodations, and checked the official Visit Omaha website. I was excited to go Bobbing.
Are you afraid to take advantage of a timeshare offer? I participate in timeshare offers at least once a year. I have only said yes once. At the timeshare presentation in Honolulu, the salesperson politely reminded me that I had participated in over 20 offers with HGV in seven years.
What is your rewards status? I am A-List Preferred with Southwest Rapid Rewards and a Diamond Member with Hilton Honors. When you are aware of your rewards status, you travel differently. In this post, I use my Puerto Vallarta trip to demonstrate the benefits of participating in travel rewards programs.