Do you like to travel? In this post, I share airline and hotel expenses for 2022. I earned complimentary Wi-Fi as a Southwest A-List Preferred Rapid Rewards Member. As a Hilton Honors Diamond Member, I received upgrades to a room on a high floor or a room with a view.
Have you heard of the LITfest in Little Rock, Arkansas? I was trying to cross off Arkansas on my list of 50 states to visit when I came across this event. At first, I was okay touring the Big Dam Bridge and a restaurant featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives.
Have you encountered an airport lounge desert? I strategically arrange all layovers around access to a lounge. Why are airport lounges important when you travel? According to Wikipedia, an airport lounge provides comforts not available in the terminal. Even though the St. Louis airport has a lounge, it’s closed on Saturdays.
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.