Holiday to Vancouver in Aug 2018

Sharon's 50th and the four of us are doing a two-stop trip to Vancouver and New York to help her celebrate!

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A mighty view in Yellowstone National Park
A mighty view in Yellowstone National Park
A mighty view in Yellowstone National Park
A mighty view in Yellowstone National Park

Blog - Month Archive for April 2022

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The pool at Hilton Garden Inn in Las Vegas
The pool at Hilton Garden Inn in Las Vegas

Holiday USA SW Road Trip in Apr 2022: Summary

By Nige on April 28, 2022 at 10:25 am
Type: Post
Story: Holiday USA SW Road Trip in Apr 2022 Category: Travel
Tags: American Airlines | British Airways | DUB | Dublin | Holidays | LAX | LHR | London | Los Angeles | USA

Overall, we had a great trip.  Vick missed the cats loads but was pleased they were only vaguely bothered when we got home.

Looking back at our arrival into Los Angeles LAX
Looking back at our arrival into Los Angeles LAX

Holiday USA SW Road Trip in Apr 2022: Day 11 – London LHR to Home

By Nige on April 28, 2022 at 10:24 am
Type: Post
Story: Holiday USA SW Road Trip in Apr 2022 Category: Travel
Tags: Holidays | LHR | London

I popped up to the First Wing and advised BA that we wouldn’t be taking the final flight.

Our 777-300 due to take us back to London Heathrow
Our 777-300 due to take us back to London Heathrow

Holiday USA SW Road Trip in Apr 2022: Day 10 – Los Angeles LAX to London LHR

By Nige on April 27, 2022 at 9:39 am
Type: Post
Story: Holiday USA SW Road Trip in Apr 2022 Category: Travel
Tags: British Airways | Holidays | LAX | LHR | London | Los Angeles | USA

From the Flagship Lounge we did the infamous all terminals walk to increase our step count for the day.

A very bright shop at Las Vegas airport
A very bright shop at Las Vegas airport

Holiday USA SW Road Trip in Apr 2022: Day 10 – Las Vegas LAS to Los Angeles LAX

By Nige on April 27, 2022 at 9:38 am
Type: Post
Story: Holiday USA SW Road Trip in Apr 2022 Category: Travel
Tags: American Airlines | Holidays | LAS | Las Vegas | LAX | Los Angeles | USA

Left the hotel and filled up at the gas station next to the hotel.  Dropped the Vickster at Terminal 1 and dumped the car at Hertz.

The Hilton Garden Inn, Las Vegas Strip South early in the morning
The Hilton Garden Inn, Las Vegas Strip South early in the morning

Holiday USA SW Road Trip in Apr 2022: Day 10 – Early Morning in Las Vegas

By Nige on April 27, 2022 at 9:38 am
Type: Post
Story: Holiday USA SW Road Trip in Apr 2022 Category: Travel
Tags: Holidays | Las Vegas | USA

On the last day of a holiday, we always look forward to heading home.

Another amazing view at Red Rock Canyon near Las Vegas
Another amazing view at Red Rock Canyon near Las Vegas

Holiday USA SW Road Trip in Apr 2022: Day 9 – Red Rock Canyon

By Nige on April 26, 2022 at 2:10 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday USA SW Road Trip in Apr 2022 Category: Travel
Tags: Holidays | Las Vegas | Red Rock Canyon | USA

We decided we may as well go and drive around Red Rock Canyon – it’s a fab place to visit.

A funky looking van seen at Red Rock Canyon near Las Vegas
A funky looking van seen at Red Rock Canyon near Las Vegas

Holiday USA SW Road Trip in Apr 2022: Day 9 – Lake Havasu City to Las Vegas

By Nige on April 26, 2022 at 1:53 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday USA SW Road Trip in Apr 2022 Category: Travel
Tags: Holidays | Lake Havasu City | USA

Walked out to Starbucks at about 6am.  We sat out the back of the store, soaking up the sunshine.  It was still cool but it was a fab way to start the day.

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