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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 - Holiday to Hawaii in Aug 2013

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Our 747 waiting for us to board at London Heathrow
Our 747 waiting for us to board at London Heathrow

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

By Nige on August 23, 2013 at 6:00 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday to Hawaii in Aug 2013 Category: Travel
Tags: British Airways | Heathrow | Hilton | London | Mai Thai | USA | Washington

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.

Our Hilton hotel room
Our Hilton hotel room

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

By Nige on August 23, 2013 at 2:00 pm
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Story: Holiday to Hawaii in Aug 2013 Category: Travel
Tags: Belgium | British Airways | BRU | Brussels | Heathrow | London | Sheraton

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.

A beautiful view of Hawaii
A beautiful view of Hawaii

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

By Nige on August 22, 2013 at 2:00 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday to Hawaii in Aug 2013 Category: Travel
Tags: Belgium | BRU | Brussels | Brussels Airlines | MAN | Manchester | Sheraton

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.

Hawaii attractions
Hawaii attractions

Holiday to Hawaii in Aug 2013: Booked Attractions

By Nige on August 6, 2013 at 4:00 pm
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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.

A beautiful view of Hawaii
A beautiful view of Hawaii

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.

Hawaiian Islands
Hawaiian Islands

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
Holiday to Hawaii in Aug 2013

Holiday to Hawaii in Aug 2013

By Nige on August 1, 2013 at 12:00 am
Type: Post
Story: Holiday to Hawaii in Aug 2013 Category: Travel
Tags: American Airlines | Announcements | Big Island | British Airways | BRU | Brussels | Brussels Airlines | Dollar | Hawaiian Airlines | Heathrow | HNL | Honolulu | IAD | KOA | Kona | LAX | LHR | London | Los Angeles | MAN | Manchester | Maui | Mustang | OGG | Washington

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.

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