Holiday to Hawaii in Dec 2018

After the BIG ONE in May, this is a more relaxed trip to our very favourite destination!

A mighty view in Yellowstone National Park

Year Archive for 2022

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Fluffy pancakes for breakfast at a Hilton Garden Inn

Tier Point Run to Palm Springs in Dec 2023: Day 4 – Victorville to San Bernardino

By Nige on décembre 17, 2023 at 6:59 pm
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Story: Tier Point Run to Palm Springs in Dec 2023
Tags: Hertz | Hilton | Trips | USA | Victorville

A little bit of a disappointing day today. Had quite a few things planned, but almost none of them actually came off!

Tier Point Run to Palm Springs in Dec 2023: Day 3 – Photos

Photos from Day 3.

One of the many aircraft seen at SCLA Boneyard

Guide to the Southern California Logistics Airport (SCLA) Boneyard

The Southern California Logistics Airport (SCLA) has become known world-wide as a major airliner boneyard. Although restricted to the public, there are viewpoints around the airport that allow visitors to see abandoned aircraft.

Tier Point Run to Palm Springs in Dec 2023: Day 3 – San Bernardino to Victorville

I managed a decent sleep overnight. First sleep started around 5pm and lasted until about 10pm. I then up for a few hours and then grabbed 3 extra hours, finally waking at just before 4am.

One of the aircraft on display at the Palm Springs Air Museum

Tier Point Run to Palm Springs in Dec 2023: Day 2 – Photos

Photos from Day 2.

Review of Palm Springs Air Museum

By Nige on décembre 15, 2023 at 8:06 pm
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Story: Tier Point Run to Palm Springs in Dec 2023
Tags: Palm Springs | Palm Springs Air Museum | Reviews

The Palm Springs Air Museum is number 3 out of over 100 of the top tourist attractions in Palm Springs. I decided to have a quick look around and see why it was so highly regarded.

Tier Point Run to Palm Springs in Dec 2023: Day 2 – Palm Springs to San Bernardino

Palm Springs international airport was really busy - it's a popular place to visit. It's set up a little like an island tourist airport.

Tier Point Run to Palm Springs in Dec 2023: Day 2 – Phoenix PHX to Palm Springs PSP

I had already worked out where all of the key places were at Sky Harbor before I left the aircraft. My flight to Palm Springs was due to leave from Gate B12, the AA lounge was located around Gate B5 and Starbucks was located at Gate B17.

Tier Point Run to Palm Springs in Dec 2023: Day 2 – New York JFK to Phoenix PHX

By Nige on décembre 15, 2023 at 9:59 am
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Story: Tier Point Run to Palm Springs in Dec 2023
Tags: American Airlines | JFK | New York | Phoenix | PHX | Trips | USA

I almost always end up staying at a hotel like this on a trip out to the west coast. That's one where I arrive really late, and I am due to fly out again really early the following day.

Waiting for Stand Guidance to be turned on at Gate A23 at Heathrow T5

Tier Point Run to Palm Springs in Dec 2023: Day 1 – Photos

By Nige on décembre 14, 2023 at 11:45 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Palm Springs in Dec 2023
Tags: LHR | London Heathrow | Trips

Photos from Day 1.