Holiday to Tennessee in Mar 2024

We are on our travels again! This time we are heading to somewhere new in the US: Tennessee! On the way we will be stopping off in Georgia and Mississippi, which will also be new US states for us.

A mighty view in Yellowstone National Park

Blog - Tag Archive for London Heathrow

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A stunning view of London city through the clouds on final approach

Holiday to Indian Wells in Mar 2025: Day 9 – London Heathrow to Home

By Nige on March 13, 2025 at 10:00 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday to Indian Wells in Mar 2025 Category: Travel
Tags: LHR | London Heathrow

The hotel hoppa buses appear to turn off their tracker as they arrive at Heathrow, which means passengers have no idea that there is a bus ready to go. Why do they do that?

Holiday to Indian Wells in Mar 2025: Day 9 – Madrid MAD to London Heathrow LHR

By Nige on March 13, 2025 at 9:06 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday to Indian Wells in Mar 2025 Category: Travel
Tags: Holidays | LHR | London Heathrow | MAD | Madrid

I was second off behind the first officer, and it took a while to work out my bearings in the airport. I was concerned about going too far and missing transit security, but it became pretty obvious.

Holiday to Indian Wells in Mar 2025: Day 9 – London Heathrow LHR to Madrid MAD

By Nige on March 13, 2025 at 3:00 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday to Indian Wells in Mar 2025 Category: Travel
Tags: Holidays | LHR | London Heathrow | MAD | Madrid

I got into the CCR and went for a shower to freshen up. The lounges felt pretty busy, but I managed to find a quiet seat.

Holiday to Indian Wells in Mar 2025: Day 8 – Photos

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.

Holiday to Indian Wells in Mar 2025: Day 8 – Los Angeles LAX to London Heathrow LHR

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.

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

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

Photos from Day 2 which revolved around our flight from Heathrow 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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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.