Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025

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.

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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 Trips

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This is an archive showing posts assigned to tag: Trips.

Trips are jaunts that we have taken that are not considered holidays

Arriving into Las Vegas
Arriving into Las Vegas

Tier Point Run to Grand Cayman in Dec 2013: Day 3 – Miami (MIA) to Las Vegas (LAS)

By Nige on December 15, 2013 at 8:52 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Grand Cayman in Dec 2013 Category: Travel
Tags: American Airlines | Hilton | LAS | Las Vegas | MIA | Miami | Trips

Fairly dull end to my stay at the Admiral’s Club close to gate D30 in Miami. I decided to head down to the gate early after saying good night to Vick, so I could check out the neck cushions.

A view of Grand Cayman
A view of Grand Cayman

Tier Point Run to Grand Cayman in Dec 2013: Day 3 – Grand Cayman (GCM) to Miami (MIA)

By Nige on December 15, 2013 at 3:36 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Grand Cayman in Dec 2013 Category: Travel
Tags: American Airlines | GCM | Grand Cayman | MIA | Miami | Trips

I had to turn around quickly and get back through Security and there was a huge queue. However I was patient and it probably only took 20 mins in the end.

A very old-looking AA aircraft at Miami
A very old-looking AA aircraft at Miami

Tier Point Run to Grand Cayman in Dec 2013: Day 3 – Miami (MIA) to Grand Cayman (GCM)

By Nige on December 15, 2013 at 12:27 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Grand Cayman in Dec 2013 Category: Travel
Tags: American Airlines | GCM | Grand Cayman | MIA | Miami | Trips

Skype call using my headphones didn’t work properly - first second worked fine but then it cut out - I think this is a known issue with the microphone on the headset not working properly with Skype.

Another mural on the wall at Miami airport
Another mural on the wall at Miami airport

Tier Point Run to Grand Cayman in Dec 2013: Day 2 – Las Vegas (LAS) to Miami (MIA)

By Nige on December 14, 2013 at 11:31 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Grand Cayman in Dec 2013 Category: Travel
Tags: American Airlines | LAS | Las Vegas | MIA | Miami | Trips

I’ve pre-booked 4 day WiFi vouchers with GoGo which are available from midnight on 14 Dec, so if I don’t immediately fall asleep on the next flight I can always connect to the internet and do some surfing. I’m expecting to use two on this trip and two on our holiday starting next week.

The AA Flagship Lounge at New York JFK Terminal 8
The AA Flagship Lounge at New York JFK Terminal 8

Tier Point Run to Grand Cayman in Dec 2013: Day 2 – New York (JFK) to Las Vegas (LAS)

By Nige on December 14, 2013 at 6:20 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Grand Cayman in Dec 2013 Category: Travel
Tags: American Airlines | JFK | LAS | Las Vegas | New York | Trips

Well after I left my Global Entry interview at T4 I worked my way back to T8 and used the Fast Track to get through security. Found the Admiral’s Club and the Flagship Lounge. Thinking about popping out to get a Starbucks.

New York JFK Terminal 8
New York JFK Terminal 8

Tier Point Run to Grand Cayman in Dec 2013: Day 2 – Dublin (DUB) to New York (JFK)

By Nige on December 14, 2013 at 12:38 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Grand Cayman in Dec 2013 Category: Travel
Tags: American Airlines | DUB | Dublin | Hilton | JFK | New York | Trips

Woke at 05:30 just before my alarm was due to go off, having slept pretty well. The Hilton bed was very comfortable, but otherwise the Hilton wasn’t anything special.

Dublin airport
Dublin airport

Tier Point Run to Grand Cayman in Dec 2013: Day 1 – London Heathrow (LHR) to Dublin (DUB)

By Nige on December 13, 2013 at 6:52 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Grand Cayman in Dec 2013 Category: Travel
Tags: British Airways | DUB | Dublin | Hilton | LHR | London Heathrow | Trips

Well having left about 10 mins late from Manchester, and arriving 10 mins early at Heathrow it was disappointing to have to sit on the apron for 15 mins whilst an aircraft got ready to leave the gate we were arriving at. Never mind.

The BA aircraft taking me to Heathrow
The BA aircraft taking me to Heathrow

Tier Point Run to Grand Cayman in Dec 2013: Day 1 – Manchester (MAN) to London Heathow (LHR)

By Nige on December 13, 2013 at 12:39 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Grand Cayman in Dec 2013 Category: Travel
Tags: British Airways | LHR | London Heathrow | MAN | Manchester | Trips

The day has arrived - I’ve finished off my last bits of work before the weekend including attendance at the Service Review session this morning where one of my changes had caused a serious delay to financial reporting processing at a leading bank (I’m not proud of this by the way).

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