Orlando, Florida in August

Is August a good time to vacation in Orlando, Florida? I took advantage of a timeshare offer. Even though I am an HGV owner, I take advantage of different timeshare presentations once a year. This year, I accepted an offer from HGV and made a reservation at the SeaWorld property.

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Rental Car Options

What are your rental car options in Orlando, Florida? I have not rented a car in years. If you have read a post or two, I often suggest using public transportation to get around instead of Uber or Lyft. However, in Orlando, I like to shop and make unscheduled stops.

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I Love New York

I love New York and thought I would never relocate to a different city. Even though I only spent four days in New York, I briefly entertained moving if I could afford to live in Manhattan. Everyone I interacted with was friendly. I appreciated the warm welcome throughout my visit.

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Around the Virginia Beach Boardwalk

9 Things to do on and Around the Virginia Beach Boardwalk

Can you think of nine things to do on and around the Virginia Beach Boardwalk? I scheduled a Chevy Suburban with Orange Peel Transportation to pick us up from the airport. We sat comfortably on our ride to the Hyatt House Oceanfront Virginia Beach Boardwalk Hotel. This post includes updates.

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The View

I share how I attended a virtual taping of The View in this post. If you read my travel blog, you know I am about the view. As I planned my trip to New York, I added the Tonight Show to my list of activities. I forgot about my 1iota account.

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What is Your Vacation Status? Budget or Baller

Budget or Baller? What is your vacation status? In this post, I share how I vacationed on a budget and as a Baller. Los Cabos is the destination and backdrop for the review. I am the Queen of Southwest, but you can select any airline as your travel rewards partner.

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Memorial Day Weekend in Las Vegas

Would you spend Memorial Day Weekend in Las Vegas? I did not book flights in April. My next trip to Cabo was in June. It was time for a getaway. I found a one-way flight with a 6:00PM arrival time. It was less expensive to book a flight on Saturday.

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Do You Like Chocolate and Festivals?

If you like chocolate and festivals, then the Long Grove Chocolate Festival is for you. Of course, the festival looked differently in 2021. You had to register, purchase tickets for general admission or a weekend pass, and snag your workshop tickets in advance online. Yes, we opted for the weekend pass.

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Spring Break in Costa Rica

Not only did I think about spending Spring Break in Costa Rica, Lesley Egbert from Live Longitude Travel helped me plan the trip. Because my flight was at 6:00AM, I made a reservation Friday night at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare and took advantage of the Park, Sleep, and Fly promotion.

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What to Expect if you Fly to Costa Rica

I share what to expect if you fly to Costa Rica in this post. For my first international trip in 2021, I decided to fly to Costa Rica. Even though I did not plan this trip, I want to provide insight into the planning process. I discovered a travel advisor.

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