Holiday to New York in Aug 2016

We had an amazing offer from Copenhagen to New York (via Heathrow) for less than £950 in business class.

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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

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Hilton is one of the largest global hotel chains

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
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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.

Soapstone Valley Park
Soapstone Valley Park

Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025: Day 4 – Photos

By Nige on November 12, 2025 at 8:03 pm
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Story: Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025 Category: Travel
Tags: Hilton | Holidays | USA | Washington DC

Photos from Day 4 when we visited Rick Creek Park, Chop’T, walked down to the Reflecting Pool, the Lincoln Memorial and finished the day at The Cheesecake Factory.

The Reflecting Pool in Washington DC
The Reflecting Pool in Washington DC

Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025: Day 4 – Afternoon in Washington DC

By Nige on November 12, 2025 at 6:18 pm
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Story: Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025 Category: Travel
Tags: Hilton | Holidays | USA | Washington DC

Once we reached Metro Center, we decided to split up briefly. Vick went to Macy's, which was close by and I popped back to the hotel, which was just around the corner.

Soapstone Valley Trail
Soapstone Valley Trail

Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025: Day 4 – Morning in Washington DC

By Nige on November 12, 2025 at 11:18 am
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Story: Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025 Category: Travel
Tags: Hilton | Holidays | USA | Washington DC

The morning started off early (as normal) with a visit to Starbucks across the road.

The Wharf DC
The Wharf DC

Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025: Day 3 – Photos

By Nige on November 11, 2025 at 8:03 pm
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Story: Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025 Category: Travel
Tags: Hilton | Holidays | USA | Washington DC

Photos from Day 3 where we suffered from a bracing wind, visited the International Spy Museum, The Wharf DC and The Cheesecake Factory (again).

The view from The Wharf DC
The view from The Wharf DC

Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025: Day 3 – Rest of the Day in Washington DC

By Nige on November 11, 2025 at 6:05 pm
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Story: Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025 Category: Travel
Tags: Hilton | Holidays | USA | Washington DC

From the Spy Museum, we walked south towards The Wharf, DC, which is an area primarily hosting restaurants.

The International Spy Museum
The International Spy Museum

Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025: Day 3 – The International Spy Museum

By Nige on November 11, 2025 at 12:25 pm
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Story: Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025 Category: Travel
Tags: Hilton | Holidays | USA | Washington DC

On the basis that the International Spy Museum was one of the few attractions actually open during the Government shutdown, we expected it be popular.

Another early morning in Washington DC
Another early morning in Washington DC

Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025: Day 3 – Early Morning in Washington DC

By Nige on November 11, 2025 at 8:33 am
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Story: Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025 Category: Travel
Tags: Hilton | Holidays | USA | Washington DC

We hung on until just after 8pm last night, so a small improvement on our first evening in DC. I can't say that my hour of waking moved on much if at all, but the Vickster did significantly better than I did.

Franklin Park in Washington DC
Franklin Park in Washington DC

Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025: Day 2 – Photos

By Nige on November 10, 2025 at 8:03 pm
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Story: Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025 Category: Travel
Tags: Hilton | Holidays | USA | Washington DC

Photos from Day 2 including multiple visits to Starbucks, a failed visit to the Washington Monument and some good food.

Looking across the WWII memorial towards the Lincoln Memorial
Looking across the WWII memorial towards the Lincoln Memorial

Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025: Day 2 – Late Afternoon in Washington DC

By Nige on November 10, 2025 at 6:32 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025 Category: Travel
Tags: Hilton | Holidays | USA | Washington DC

After the disappointment of the Washington Monument, but the warming outcome of another visit to Starbucks, we headed back to the hotel to consider our options.

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