Tier Point Run to Phoenix in Nov 2017

I headed away to Phoenix for one night via Bucharest, Helsinki, Heathrow and Philadelphia.

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A mighty view in Yellowstone National Park
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!

The most important star that I could find on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
The most important star that I could find on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Holiday to Indian Wells in Mar 2025: Day 4 – Morning in Hollywood

By Nige on March 8, 2025 at 11:03 am
Type: Post
Story: Holiday to Indian Wells in Mar 2025 Category: Travel
Tags: Hilton | Holidays | Hollywood

Another exciting day in store for us. We started off in LA, and we end up at Dana Point on the coast, south of LA.

Early morning heading up to the Hollywood Sign
Early morning heading up to the Hollywood Sign

Holiday to Indian Wells in Mar 2025: Day 3 – Photos

By Nige on March 7, 2025 at 10:50 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday to Indian Wells in Mar 2025 Category: Travel
Tags: Hilton | Holidays | Hollywood

Photos from Day 3 when we hiked up to the Hollywood Sign, visited the Griffiths Observatory, enjoyed an amazing Mexican meal and had Ben & Jerry’s Strawberry Cheesecake in bed!

The Griffiths Observatory in LA
The Griffiths Observatory in LA

Holiday to Indian Wells in Mar 2025: Day 3 – Afternoon in Hollywood

By Nige on March 7, 2025 at 6:47 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday to Indian Wells in Mar 2025 Category: Travel
Tags: Hilton | Holidays | Hollywood

After our amazing start to our third day of our holiday, and topping that off with a breakfast stop at our local Starbucks on Vine Street, we had big plans for the afternoon.

Anyone for a guided bus tour?
Anyone for a guided bus tour?

Holiday to Indian Wells in Mar 2025: Day 3 – Morning in Hollywood

By Nige on March 7, 2025 at 10:51 am
Type: Post
Story: Holiday to Indian Wells in Mar 2025 Category: Travel
Tags: Hilton | Holidays | Hollywood

First night in a significantly different timezone is never a recipe for a good night's sleep. Last night was no different.

Grazing food served pre-flight on board the BA flight to LA
Grazing food served pre-flight on board the BA flight to LA

Holiday to Indian Wells in Mar 2025: Day 2 – Photos

By Nige on March 6, 2025 at 10:18 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday to Indian Wells in Mar 2025 Category: Travel
Tags: Hilton | Holidays | LAX | LHR | London Heathrow | Los Angeles

Photos from Day 2 which revolved around our flight from Heathrow to Los Angeles.

Waiting at Gate B39 for our flight to Los Angeles
Waiting at Gate B39 for our flight to Los Angeles

Holiday to Indian Wells in Mar 2025: Day 2 – London Heathrow LHR to Los Angeles LAX

By Nige on March 6, 2025 at 6:04 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday to Indian Wells in Mar 2025 Category: Travel
Tags: Hilton | Holidays | LAX | LHR | London Heathrow | Los Angeles

We negotiated over the timing of the shuttle bus back to the terminal. I obviously wanted to catch the first bus at 4:30am and the Vickster wanted to catch the 7am.

London at night on final approach into Heathrow
London at night on final approach into Heathrow

Holiday to Indian Wells in Mar 2025: Day 1 – Photos

By Nige on March 5, 2025 at 11:35 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday to Indian Wells in Mar 2025 Category: Travel
Tags: British Airways | DUB | Dublin | Hilton | Holidays | LHR | London Heathrow

Photos from Day 1, including our drive into Heathrow and our flights to and from Dublin.

Heading back to Gate 414 at Dublin Terminal 1
Heading back to Gate 414 at Dublin Terminal 1

Holiday to Indian Wells in Mar 2025: Day 1 Dublin DUB to London Heathrow LHR

By Nige on March 5, 2025 at 10:41 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday to Indian Wells in Mar 2025 Category: Travel
Tags: British Airways | DUB | Dublin | Hilton | Holidays | LHR | London Heathrow

We were first off, and we headed to the first flight connections, almost opposite Gate 414. There was no sign to say it was closed, but it became evident that the door wasn't opening!

Kid - don't do it! They will kick you in the ass!
Kid - don't do it! They will kick you in the ass!

Holiday to Indian Wells in Mar 2025: Day 1 – London Heathrow LHR to Dublin DUB

By Nige on March 5, 2025 at 7:05 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday to Indian Wells in Mar 2025 Category: Travel
Tags: British Airways | DUB | Dublin | Hilton | Holidays | LHR | London Heathrow

The Hoppa shuttle bus dropped us at bus stop 17/18 on the arrivals level. We had already thought through the potential return trip when we got back from Dublin.

On the way to Heathrow
On the way to Heathrow

Holiday to Indian Wells in Mar 2025: Day 1 – Home to London Heathrow

By Nige on March 5, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday to Indian Wells in Mar 2025 Category: Travel
Tags: LHR | London Heathrow

Another chilled out morning for two retired folk in our cafe. That's us by the way, if it wasn't that obvious. Chutney was all over Vick as normal. Mango has been a little less interested in a warm lap, but she was happy to sit on the arm of my chair.

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