Holiday to Indian Wells in Mar 2025

This holiday is all about the tennis at Indian Wells: well two evening sessions of tennis anyway! The back story to us booking this one is the focus of some heated discussion!

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A mighty view in Yellowstone National Park
A mighty view in Yellowstone National Park

Blog - Tag Archive for LHR

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Heathrow airport is located in London, UK

The inside of the Qantas First Lounge in the Tom Bradley International Terminal at LAX
The inside of the Qantas First Lounge in the Tom Bradley International Terminal at LAX

Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022: Day 14 – Los Angeles (LAX) to London (LHR)

By Nige on August 17, 2022 at 2:01 pm
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Story: Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022 Category: Travel
Tags: British Airways | Holidays | LAX | LHR | London | Los Angeles | USA

After checking in at the Flagship lounge, we were advised that the Qantas First Lounge was now open, so we popped over there to check out the lunch options.

Breakfast on the terrace in the BA CCR at Heathrow T5
Breakfast on the terrace in the BA CCR at Heathrow T5

Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022: Day 1 – London (LHR) to Los Angeles (LAX)

By Nige on August 4, 2022 at 8:24 am
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Story: Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022 Category: Travel
Tags: British Airways | Holidays | LAX | LHR | London | Los Angeles | USA

We had not been able to check in online: we had used Verifly to provide covid documentation; BA insists on passengers uploading directly on its website.

T5 Meet & Greet at Heathrow
T5 Meet & Greet at Heathrow

Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022: Day 1 – Home to Heathow

By Nige on August 4, 2022 at 7:44 am
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Story: Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022 Category: Travel
Tags: Holidays | LHR | London

We were looking forward to our trip, but were sad to say goodbye to the puddy-cats for 2 weeks but we know Mango and Chutney will be well looked after.

On the way to Los Angeles with BA
On the way to Los Angeles with BA

Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022: Prep

By Nige on August 3, 2022 at 3:40 pm
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Story: Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022 Category: Travel
Tags: American Airlines | British Airways | DUB | Dublin | Hertz | Hilton | Holidays | LAS | Las Vegas | LAX | LHR | London | Los Angeles | USA

Our first major holiday since Covid at Easter 2022 was due to be based around Yosemite, but we changed things due to expected cold weather.

On another road trip in the USA!
On another road trip in the USA!

Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022

By Nige on July 1, 2022 at 3:38 pm
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Story: Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022 Category: Travel
Tags: American Airlines | Announcements | British Airways | DUB | Dublin | Hertz | Hilton | Holidays | LAS | Las Vegas | LAX | LHR | London | Los Angeles | USA

Following up on our Easter break in April 2022 to the south west of the USA, this trip takes us on a road trip down the west coast of the USA.

The pool at Hilton Garden Inn in Las Vegas
The pool at Hilton Garden Inn in Las Vegas

Holiday USA SW Road Trip in Apr 2022: Summary

By Nige on April 28, 2022 at 10:25 am
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Story: Holiday USA SW Road Trip in Apr 2022 Category: Travel
Tags: American Airlines | British Airways | DUB | Dublin | Holidays | LAX | LHR | London | Los Angeles | USA

Overall, we had a great trip.  Vick missed the cats loads but was pleased they were only vaguely bothered when we got home.

Looking back at our arrival into Los Angeles LAX
Looking back at our arrival into Los Angeles LAX

Holiday USA SW Road Trip in Apr 2022: Day 11 – London LHR to Home

By Nige on April 28, 2022 at 10:24 am
Type: Post
Story: Holiday USA SW Road Trip in Apr 2022 Category: Travel
Tags: Holidays | LHR | London

I popped up to the First Wing and advised BA that we wouldn’t be taking the final flight.

Our 777-300 due to take us back to London Heathrow
Our 777-300 due to take us back to London Heathrow

Holiday USA SW Road Trip in Apr 2022: Day 10 – Los Angeles LAX to London LHR

By Nige on April 27, 2022 at 9:39 am
Type: Post
Story: Holiday USA SW Road Trip in Apr 2022 Category: Travel
Tags: British Airways | Holidays | LAX | LHR | London | Los Angeles | USA

From the Flagship Lounge we did the infamous all terminals walk to increase our step count for the day.

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