Holiday to Sicily in Apr 2026

Sicily is another place we have both wanted to go to for so long, and the opportunity just sprang up from nowhere.

A mighty view in Yellowstone National Park

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Nige is one of the co-founders of The Billingham Blog and works as a freelance management consultant. He loves to fly in his spare time!

Tier Point Run to Grand Cayman in Dec 2013: Day 5 – London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN)

Very much looking forward to getting home now and seeing the missus. Due back at 16:30 and she’s got a special tea lined up for me.

The food on offer in the Centurion Lounge in Las Vegas

Tier Point Run to Grand Cayman in Dec 2013: Day 5 – Dublin (DUB) to London Heathrow (LHR)

In the DAA Exec lounge, and I’m leaving from gate 302 on BA0833 back to Heathrow next leaving at 08:55. So far the trip has gone according to plan and I hope the last two flights carry on that tradition.

Tier Point Run to Grand Cayman in Dec 2013: Day 4 – Photos

Photos from Day 4.

Tier Point Run to Grand Cayman in Dec 2013: Day 4 – New York (JFK) to Dublin (DUB)

Arrived a few mins early which I needed. Rushed to the Air Train to get to T4 and the Global Entry Enrolment Centre and T8 was packed.

The Centurion Lounge at Las Vegas airport

Tier Point Run to Grand Cayman in Dec 2013: Day 4 – Las Vegas (LAS) to New York (JFK)

I was booked on the 06:00 shuttle to the airport but I woke at 03:30 so move this forward to 04:30. This should allow me to get into the Centurion Lounge when it opened at 05:00.

Tier Point Run to Grand Cayman in Dec 2013: Day 3 – Photos

Photos from Day 3.

Tier Point Run to Grand Cayman in Dec 2013: Day 3 – Miami (MIA) to Las Vegas (LAS)

Fairly dull end to my stay at the Admiral’s Club close to gate D30 in Miami. I decided to head down to the gate early after saying good night to Vick, so I could check out the neck cushions.

Tier Point Run to Grand Cayman in Dec 2013: Day 3 – Grand Cayman (GCM) to Miami (MIA)

I had to turn around quickly and get back through Security and there was a huge queue. However I was patient and it probably only took 20 mins in the end.

Tier Point Run to Grand Cayman in Dec 2013: Day 3 – Miami (MIA) to Grand Cayman (GCM)

Skype call using my headphones didn’t work properly - first second worked fine but then it cut out - I think this is a known issue with the microphone on the headset not working properly with Skype.

Tier Point Run to Grand Cayman in Dec 2013: Day 2 – Photos

Photos from Day 2.