Travel Safely in the Pandemic

In this post, I travel safely in the pandemic to Miami, Florida. I received an alert on my cell phone. “Southwest now flies nonstop to Miami.” Flights started at $49 each way. I could not pass up this opportunity and Iooked forward to the sunshine to help with the pandemic blues.

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5 Things To Do In Park City, Utah

In this post, I share five things to do in Park City, Utah. I updated this post because I celebrated my 60th birthday in Park City in 2022. There are more things to do around the resort since my visit in 2020. You can learn about new places to explore.

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The Three-Day Weekend

I have not traveled since August. Where can I travel to for a three-day weekend? When you live in Chicago, it is easy to pick a destination from either airport. Because I am a Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Member, I looked for flights out of Midway to Charlotte, North Carolina.

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My Trip to Charleston and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

This post is about my trip to Charleston and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. I know we are in a pandemic, and South Carolina is a hotspot. Parris called. She was ready to travel somewhere. My timeshare was available. We flew into Charleston, rented a car, and drove to Myrtle Beach.

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Staycation at the Old Cook County Hospital

I was excited to book a staycation at the old Cook County Hospital. Book your staycation at the brand new home of Hyatt Place Chicago Medical/University District. I read a few comments on FB after I booked. Did you know there was a morgue in the basement of the old County Hospital? https://vimeo.com/448394830

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My Solo Road Trip to Hershey, Pennsylvania

This post is about my solo road trip to Hershey, Pennsylvania. Do you know about the theme park and spa in Hershey, Pennsylvania? I added the trip to Hershey to my bucket list. I woke up early Saturday morning and mapped out my entire solo road trip in three hours.

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Why I Flew to Arizona During the Pandemic

I share why I flew to Arizona during the pandemic in this post. The pandemic had me spooked. I believed I would die from the coronavirus and never see my son again. I know I was not thinking clearly, but I missed my only child. Facetime was not the answer.

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I Traveled to Las Vegas During a Pandemic

I traveled to Las Vegas during a pandemic. I wore a mask, consistently washed my hands, and used hand sanitizer when I did not have access to soap and water. Because it was hot in Las Vegas in July, I was most concerned about the cleanliness of the pool area.

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What to Expect if you Travel During the Pandemic

In this post, I share what to expect if you travel during the pandemic. I put on a mask, called an Uber, and grabbed my suitcase. After I passed through security, I immediately washed my hands. I only saw one person without a mask or face covering at Midway airport.

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Basketball, The Arch and Budweiser Tour

In this post, I travel to St. Louis, Missouri, to attend a Big Ten basketball game. I also revisited The Arch, stopped by Ruth’s Chris Steak House, and enjoyed beer tastings during the Budweiser Experience Tour. In March, I visited Harris-Stowe State University on business. However, this trip was personal.

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