Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Jan 2023

This is the third in a trilogy of trips to Honolulu in the space of a little over 2 months. This is another trip starting in Budapest and follows the well-trodden path of flying over to Hawaii via London Heathrow, New York JFK and Los Angeles LAX

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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

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On the way to Los Angeles with BA
On the way to Los Angeles with BA

Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022: Prep

By Nige on August 3, 2022 at 3:40 pm
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Story: Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022 Category: Travel
Tags: American Airlines | British Airways | DUB | Dublin | Hertz | Hilton | Holidays | LAS | Las Vegas | LAX | LHR | London | Los Angeles | USA

Our first major holiday since Covid at Easter 2022 was due to be based around Yosemite, but we changed things due to expected cold weather.

On another road trip in the USA!
On another road trip in the USA!

Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022

By Nige on July 1, 2022 at 3:38 pm
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Story: Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022 Category: Travel
Tags: American Airlines | Announcements | British Airways | DUB | Dublin | Hertz | Hilton | Holidays | LAS | Las Vegas | LAX | LHR | London | Los Angeles | USA

Following up on our Easter break in April 2022 to the south west of the USA, this trip takes us on a road trip down the west coast of the USA.

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
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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
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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
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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
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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.

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