Holiday to Miami Tennis in Mar 2015

Heading to Miami for the Miami Masters Tennis tournament. Primarily for Vick, but I popped over to Grand Cayman and Hawaii.

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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 - Author Archive for Nige

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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!

A perfect start to the day
A perfect start to the day

Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025: Day 8 – Charlottesville to Washington DC

By Nige on November 16, 2025 at 10:01 am
Type: Post
Story: Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025 Category: Travel
Tags: Charlottesville | Hertz | Hilton | Holidays | USA | Washington DC

It was another early start and another brief drive to Starbucks to pick up our coffees, whilst Madam chills in bed. Vick's contribution was to open the door to our room when I came back with the goods!

At the Stony Man Trailhead in Shenandoah National Park
At the Stony Man Trailhead in Shenandoah National Park

Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025: Day 7 – Photos

By Nige on November 15, 2025 at 8:37 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025 Category: Travel
Tags: Charlottesville | Hertz | Hilton | Holidays | USA

Photos from Day 7 including another drive along Skyline Drive and a hike up Stony Man Trail.

One of the early overlooks on the Skyline Drive
One of the early overlooks on the Skyline Drive

Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025: Day 7 – Shenandoah National Park

By Nige on November 15, 2025 at 2:41 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025 Category: Travel
Tags: Charlottesville | Hertz | Hilton | Holidays | USA

We decided to head back to Shenandoah Park. Back to try a different stretch of Skyline Drive from Swift Run Gap Entrance Station up to Skyland Resort.

Our local Starbucks in Charlottesville
Our local Starbucks in Charlottesville

Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025: Day 7 – Early Morning in Charlottesville

By Nige on November 15, 2025 at 8:00 am
Type: Post
Story: Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025 Category: Travel
Tags: Charlottesville | Hertz | Hilton | Holidays | USA

We were both up around 5am when Starbucks opened up. By this time, I'd be banging on the door, but to save the 15 min walk along the noisy road, I offered to drive and pick up our favourite drinks, so we could enjoy them in bed.

Loft Mountain Wayside
Loft Mountain Wayside

Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025: Day 6 – Photos

By Nige on November 14, 2025 at 8:03 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025 Category: Travel
Tags: Charlottesville | Hertz | Hilton | Holidays | USA

Photos from Day 6, when we drove up Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park, wandered through Charlotteville and had an amazing steak meal at Outback Steakhouse.

Charlottesville, VA
Charlottesville, VA

Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025: Day 6 – Afternoon in Charlottesville

By Nige on November 14, 2025 at 6:44 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025 Category: Travel
Tags: Charlottesville | Hertz | Hilton | Holidays | USA

We drove a short distance from the Skyline Drive to Waynesboro to find a nice little Starbucks with comfy seating indoors.

Shenandoah National Park
Shenandoah National Park

Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025: Day 6 – Shenandoah National Park

By Nige on November 14, 2025 at 1:55 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025 Category: Travel
Tags: Charlottesville | Hertz | Hilton | Holidays | USA

Shenandoah Park stretches for 105 miles (169 km) along Skyline Drive from near the town of Front Royal in the northeast to near the city of  Waynesboro in the southwest.

Homewood Suites in Charlottesville
Homewood Suites in Charlottesville

Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025: Day 6 – Early Morning in Charlottesville

By Nige on November 14, 2025 at 8:03 am
Type: Post
Story: Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025 Category: Travel
Tags: Charlottesville | Hertz | Hilton | Holidays | USA

After a half-decent sleep was enjoyed by the both of us, we were looking forward to some time in Shenandoah National Park today.

Early morning in Washington DC
Early morning in Washington DC

Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025: Day 5 – Photos

By Nige on November 13, 2025 at 8:03 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025 Category: Travel
Tags: Charlottesville | Hertz | Hilton | Holidays | USA | Washington DC

Photos from Day 5, which included our normal early morning walk to Starbucks, a visit to the Jefferson Memorial, hassle with Hertz and a drive to Charlottesville.

The Jefferson Memorial in Washington DC
The Jefferson Memorial in Washington DC

Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025: Day 5 – Washington DC to Charlottesville

By Nige on November 13, 2025 at 6:01 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025 Category: Travel
Tags: Charlottesville | Hertz | Hilton | Holidays | USA | Washington DC

Today was driving day! After 4 cold days in Washington DC, it was time to head south for some time in Charlottesville and Shenandoah National Park.

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