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.

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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

The BA A350 taking me back to London Heathrow
The BA A350 taking me back to London Heathrow

Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Feb 2024: Day 5 – Boston BOS to London Heathrow LHR

By Nige on February 20, 2024 at 10:18 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Feb 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: BOS | Boston | British Airways | LHR | London Heathrow | Trips

I'd heard stories about it raking 20 mins to walk from Terminal B to Terminal E. I was going full pelt, and it took me (at best) perhaps 17 or 18 mins.

The AA A321T taking me to Boston
The AA A321T taking me to Boston

Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Feb 2024: Day 5 – Los Angeles LAX to Boston BOS

By Nige on February 20, 2024 at 4:31 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Feb 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: American Airlines | BOS | Boston | LAX | Los Angeles | Trips

After having landed at 5:45am, we arrived at Gate 47A about on schedule at around 6:15am. Tight, but I still had half a chance of running over to TBIT to secure my caffeine fix.

Honolulu International Airport
Honolulu International Airport

Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Feb 2024: Day 4 – Honolulu HNL to Los Angeles LAX

By Nige on February 19, 2024 at 10:24 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Feb 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: American Airlines | HNL | Honolulu | LAX | Los Angeles | Trips

This is normally the worst flight of the entire trip. It's a red eye and I am at my most tired. I really want to sleep in a proper bed, and all I have to look forward to is a recliner.

Waikiki early in the morning
Waikiki early in the morning

Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Feb 2024: Day 4 – Morning in Honolulu

By Nige on February 19, 2024 at 3:45 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Feb 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: Honolulu | Trips | USA | Waikiki

I woke a little earlier than hoped at just after 1am, but it gave me the opportunity of dealing with some admin. Waking early in the morning when everyone else is still asleep is fab - it's like you have the world all to yourself.

My one-bed suite at the Hilton Waikiki Beach hotel
My one-bed suite at the Hilton Waikiki Beach hotel

Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Feb 2024: Day 3 – Afternoon in Honolulu

By Nige on February 18, 2024 at 9:29 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Feb 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: Honolulu | Trips | USA | Waikiki

I checked out of the Hilton Garden Inn Waikiki Beach hotel via the Hilton app at around 12:15pm and wandered along Kuhio Ave to the Hilton Waikiki Beach.

A map of the Hawaiian islands on display at the Starbucks Reserve store in Waikiki
A map of the Hawaiian islands on display at the Starbucks Reserve store in Waikiki

Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Feb 2024: Day 3 – Morning in Honolulu

By Nige on February 18, 2024 at 1:07 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Feb 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: Honolulu | Trips | USA | Waikiki

After my 2-3 mile walk last night, I hit the sack at about 10pm. I slept through to about 2am, which isn't bad for me, especially when I had already enjoyed over 2 hours kip earlier in the evening.

The view from my room at the Hilton Garden Inn Waikiki Beach
The view from my room at the Hilton Garden Inn Waikiki Beach

Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Feb 2024: Day 2 – Afternoon in Honolulu

By Nige on February 17, 2024 at 8:14 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Feb 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: Hilton | Honolulu | Trips | USA | Waikiki

Within 30 mins of walking off the AA aircraft, I was checking in at the Hilton Garden Inn, Waikiki Beach. That's pretty good I think.

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