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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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This is an archive showing posts authored by: Nige.

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 beautiful day in London
A beautiful day in London

Holiday to Indian Wells in Mar 2025: Day 9 – London Heathrow LHR to Madrid MAD

By Nige on March 13, 2025 at 3:00 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday to Indian Wells in Mar 2025 Category: Travel
Tags: Holidays | LHR | London Heathrow | MAD | Madrid

I got into the CCR and went for a shower to freshen up. The lounges felt pretty busy, but I managed to find a quiet seat.

On board the BA flight to Heathrow
On board the BA flight to Heathrow

Holiday to Indian Wells in Mar 2025: Day 8 – Photos

By Nige on March 12, 2025 at 11:18 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday to Indian Wells in Mar 2025 Category: Travel
Tags: Hertz | Hilton | Holidays | LAX | LHR | London Heathrow | Los Angeles | Palm Springs

Photos from Day 8, when we drove from Rancho Mirage to Santa Monica for a charge up, lunch at The Cheesecake Factory at Marina del Rey and we caught our BA flight back to Heathrow.

On the Hertz bus heading back to LAX
On the Hertz bus heading back to LAX

Holiday to Indian Wells in Mar 2025: Day 8 – Los Angeles LAX to London Heathrow LHR

By Nige on March 12, 2025 at 10:11 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday to Indian Wells in Mar 2025 Category: Travel
Tags: Hertz | Hilton | Holidays | LAX | LHR | London Heathrow | Los Angeles

A short shuttle bus to the Tom Bradley International Terminal, and we were soon heading through TSA Pre-Check. Once through, we headed straight into the Qantas First Lounge and found some relaxing recliner seats.

Changing up our Kira Niro
Changing up our Kira Niro

Holiday to Indian Wells in Mar 2025: Day 8 – Palm Springs to Los Angeles

By Nige on March 12, 2025 at 2:44 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday to Indian Wells in Mar 2025 Category: Travel
Tags: Hertz | Hilton | Holidays | Los Angeles | Palm Springs

Our final day in a Trump-controlled US. We were due to fly back to Heathrow this evening, and all our activities today were geared towards getting on our BA flight back home.

The Hilton Garden Inn at Rancho Mirage
The Hilton Garden Inn at Rancho Mirage

Holiday to Indian Wells in Mar 2025: Day 7 – Photos

By Nige on March 11, 2025 at 10:45 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday to Indian Wells in Mar 2025 Category: Travel
Tags: Hertz | Hilton | Holidays | Indian Wells | Palm Springs

Photos from Day 7 when we hiked off Frank Sinatra Drive, visited Crazy Shirts, watched Liverpool lose to PSG and enjoyed some steaks at Outback.

Our Kia Niro from Hertz
Our Kia Niro from Hertz

Holiday to Indian Wells in Mar 2025: Day 7 – Palm Springs

By Nige on March 11, 2025 at 6:56 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday to Indian Wells in Mar 2025 Category: Travel
Tags: Hertz | Hilton | Holidays | Palm Springs

Another exciting day in the desert. A potential second visit to the tennis was on the cards if Vick could shift her cold.

Vick at the tennis at Indian Wells
Vick at the tennis at Indian Wells

Holiday to Indian Wells in Mar 2025: Day 6 – Photos

By Nige on March 10, 2025 at 10:07 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday to Indian Wells in Mar 2025 Category: Travel
Tags: Dana Point | Hertz | Hilton | Holidays | Indian Wells | Palm Springs

Photos from Day 6 including our drive from Dana Point to Rancho Mirage, our visit to The Cheesecake Factory and Vick’s trip to the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.

Great views from Coachella Valley Vista Point
Great views from Coachella Valley Vista Point

Holiday to Indian Wells in Mar 2025: Day 6 – Dana Point to Rancho Mirage

By Nige on March 10, 2025 at 9:06 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday to Indian Wells in Mar 2025 Category: Travel
Tags: Dana Point | Hertz | Hilton | Holidays

Our bodies were starting to adjust to the time difference. Hopefully, it would be enough for Vick to keep her eyes open for the tennis tonight!

The view from the beach at Dana Point
The view from the beach at Dana Point

Holiday to Indian Wells in Mar 2025: Day 5 – Photos

By Nige on March 9, 2025 at 9:27 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday to Indian Wells in Mar 2025 Category: Travel
Tags: Dana Point | Hertz | Hilton | Holidays

Photos from Day 5 when we did a bit of hiking around Dana Point and caught up on some much-needed sleep!

The Hilton Garden Inn at Dana Point
The Hilton Garden Inn at Dana Point

Holiday to Indian Wells in Mar 2025: Day 5 – Dana Point

By Nige on March 9, 2025 at 6:01 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday to Indian Wells in Mar 2025 Category: Travel
Tags: Dana Point | Hertz | Hilton | Holidays

So much for the clocks going forward on Sun night heading into Mon morning! As in the UK, the clocks went forward on Sat night heading into Sun morning. I.e. 02:00 on Sun.

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