Holiday to Cornwall in Sep 2015

Well this was a bit different – a holiday in the UK. There was a bit of planes, trains and automobiles involved as well, so was full of entertainment.

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!

Our 747 waiting for us to board at London Heathrow

Holiday to Hawaii in Aug 2013: Day 2 – London Heathrow to Washington IAD

The flight from LHR was pretty good. Upper deck was comfy and I had plenty of legroom in 62K, good selection of films and food was pretty decent as well.

Holiday to Hawaii in Aug 2013: Day 2 – Brussels to London Heathrow

Wandered across into the airport and through fast track security at BRU and popped upstairs to the BA lounge which was very pleasant, and quiet at that time in the morning.

Waiting in the Aspire Lounge at Manchester Airport

Holiday to Hawaii in Aug 2013: Day 1 – Photos

Photos from Day 1.

Holiday to Hawaii in Aug 2013: Day 1 – Manchester to Brussels

Finally we are on way. Finished off those last minute jobs. Vick packed her face cream and I threw a few bits and bobs in a bag.

Holiday to Hawaii in Aug 2013: Booked Attractions

By Nige on August 6, 2013 at 4:00 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday to Hawaii in Aug 2013 Category: Travel
Tags: Maui | Maui Snorkel Tours | O'Ahu | Old Lahaina Luau | Pearl Harbor

So what are we planning on doing when we get there? Pearl Harbor, a visit to a luau and snorkeling.

Holiday to Hawaii in Aug 2013: Hand Luggage Only

By Nige on August 5, 2013 at 2:00 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday to Hawaii in Aug 2013 Category: Travel
Tags: Hawaii | USA

I hate putting luggage in the hold. I worry that it won’t arrive at the same time and place as we have. We have experienced this before when we flew to Dallas.

Holiday to Hawaii in Aug 2013: Our Route

By Nige on August 3, 2013 at 12:00 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday to Hawaii in Aug 2013 Category: Travel
Tags: American Airlines | British Airways | Brussels Airlines | Hawaiian Airlines

So which route are we taking then? Direct? No… Why take the easy route. After all this is not only a holiday, but also a mileage run.

Holiday to Hawaii in Aug 2013

We’re getting the bug for this blogging lark! This will be the place we keep everyone up to date with what we are up to on our long trip to Hawaii in August 2013.

Holiday to Pacific West Coast in Jun 2012: Summary

By Nige on July 5, 2012 at 11:00 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday to Pacific West Coast in Jun 2012 Category: Travel
Tags: Lufthansa | Munich

Some stats that summarise our fab holiday.

Holiday to Pacific West Coast in Jun 2012: Day 32 – Munich to Home

By Nige on July 5, 2012 at 10:00 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday to Pacific West Coast in Jun 2012 Category: Travel
Tags: Lufthansa | Munich

The flight was ok – ignored the dinner service and we both tried to sleep. Due to the 4th July, business class was only 25% full – no one in first class either, so we spread out and had a row to ourselves to avoid any interruptions. Sleep wasn’t very good but (at least for […]