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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On the Road to See the Chicago Bears Play

I hit the road to see the Chicago Bears play in Los Angeles, California. There are so many activities planned other than the game. You can count on a House Music Party, Day Party, Black Party, or Sneaker Ball culminating with a tailgate party. See what LA has to offer.

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Road Games With The Chicago Bears

Have you thought about attending road games with the Chicago Bears? I look forward to the release of the Bears schedule to put a preseason, home, or away game on my calendar. Although it would be great to score tickets to a home game, I can also hit the road.

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Why I Believe October is the Best Time to Visit Chicago

Why do I believe October is the best time to visit Chicago? I discovered Open House Chicago (OHC) seven years ago. I came across OHC by accident while driving down 43rd Street in 2017. You cannot miss this free public festival. Save the date now. OHC is October 19 -20, 2024.

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Black Women's Expo Atlanta

Black Women’s Expo Atlanta

Every year I debate if I will stop by the Black Women’s Expo (BWE) Chicago, and I always decide not to attend. However, I learned Atlanta is hosting BWE. Will I attend? Because I believe BWE is a great event, I booked a flight to Atlanta and purchased a ticket.

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Say YES to sales offers; 7 ways to say NO to purchasing

Say YES to sales offers; 7 ways to say NO to purchasing. Even though I am a Hilton Grand Vacations owner, I always take advantage of promotional sales offers. In this post, I want to help you understand timeshare presentations better. If you see a promotion, you will be ready.

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What Are 5 Common Misunderstandings About Timeshare Ownership?

What are five common misunderstandings about timeshare ownership? I asked someone to read my latest post, “Start the Plane! Roundtrip Flight to Cancun for $72.60.” I was surprised but inspired by her constructive feedback. “I didn’t keep reading because it’s about timeshares, and I don’t want a bill for life.”

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How I Vacationed for 16 Days Continued

How I vacationed for 16 days continues. For our trip, we stayed at five Hilton/HGV properties: Las Palmeras, McAlpin-Ocean Plaza, Lagoon Tower, Elara, and Troubadour. I am a proud Hilton Honors member. Our next stop was New Orleans, and then I flew to Honolulu while Donovan headed to Las Vegas.

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