Holiday to Death Valley in Dec 2015

At the end of the year, just after Christmas we headed back to Death Valley. We loved it the last time we went and we wanted to do more in this amazing place.

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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 - Tag Archive for Hilton

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Hilton is one of the largest global hotel chains

Our one-bed suite at Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC Downtown
Our one-bed suite at Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC Downtown

Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025: Day 1 – Early Evening in Washington DC

By Nige on November 9, 2025 at 8:02 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025 Category: Travel
Tags: Hilton | Holidays | IAD | USA | Washington

After leaving the aircraft, we walked about 50 yards down the corridor of the satellite terminal building into the Mobile Lounge.

Walking into Heathrow T5
Walking into Heathrow T5

Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025: Day 1 – London Heathrow (LHR) to Washington Dulles (IAD)

By Nige on November 9, 2025 at 4:56 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025 Category: Travel
Tags: British Airways | Hilton | Holidays | IAD | LHR | London | USA | Washington

When we arrived at The First Wing (TFW), we found it fairly quiet. We had received an email from BA advising of changes being made to TFW and the First Lounge. So, we were quite interested to find out what they were changing.

Washington DC
Washington DC

Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025: Day 1 – Prep

By Nige on November 9, 2025 at 8:30 am
Type: Post
Story: Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025 Category: Travel
Tags: British Airways | Hilton | Holidays | IAD | LHR | London | USA | Washington

We always look forward to a holiday in the US. But we have grown accustomed to flying with lots of leg room! This time it would be another BA flight, which pains me nowadays due to their betrayal of their most loyal travellers in pursuit of corporate profits.

Washington DC
Washington DC

Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025

By Nige on November 1, 2025 at 1:28 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025 Category: Travel
Tags: Announcements | British Airways | Hertz | Hilton | Holidays | IAD | LHR | London | USA | Washington

We haven't been back to Washington DC for years, so we decided it was time for another visit. Following the debacle of the BA Executive Club demolition, we decided to blow some Avios and a Companion Voucher.

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.

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