SLS Baha Mar or Grand Hyatt?

SLS Baha Mar or Grand Hyatt

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.

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Are you ready to book a 7-Day Inside Passage Alaska Cruise?

What to Expect on a 7-Day Inside Passage Alaska Cruise

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.

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Seattle, Washington

Things to do in Seattle, Washington

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.

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7-Day Inside Passage

7-Day Inside Passage Alaska Cruise Planning

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.

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Nebraska and Iowa

Visit Nebraska and Iowa at the Same Time

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.

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Timeshare Offer

Take Advantage of a Timeshare Offer

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.

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What is your Rewards Status?

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.

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Have you Traveled to Buffalo, New York?

Have you traveled to Buffalo, New York? Of course, I received a call from Parris. She wanted to take a trip in February to Niagara Falls. I shared ideas for hotel accommodations, and Parris selected the Hilton Niagara Falls. I would meet her at Midway; she had a connecting flight.

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How Many States Have You Visited?

How Many States Have You Visited?

How many states have you visited? Believe it or not, I have only been to 38 states. Because I travel to Arizona, Florida, and Nevada frequently, I have missed checking off all 50 states. In this post, I visit Providence, Rhode Island. Can I visit 12 more states in 2022?

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Stay in Phoenix Arizona

Where to Stay in Phoenix, Arizona?

Where to stay in Phoenix, Arizona? You can stay at the Hyatt Regency Phoenix, Hyatt Place Scottsdale/Old Town, Embassy Suites Phoenix-Scottsdale, or the Embassy Suites Phoenix Airport. Yes, I stayed at all four hotels. However, I chose the AC Hotel Phoenix for this visit. The location and amenities were perfect.

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