Holiday to Yellowstone in Aug 2014

Our first trip to Yellowstone. One of the major national parks we hadn't visited in the US.

A mighty view in Yellowstone National Park

Blog - Tag Archive for USA

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USA is a major tourist destination for us and a whole load more people around the globe

Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Feb 2024: Day 1 – Prep

Another exciting trip to Hawaii that I booked months ago to take advantage of a 180+ day low-cost fare basis. Out of all of the Hawaiian islands, I always choose O'Ahu if I am travelling on my own. There's so much to see and do in Waikiki and I don't need to book a hire car to get around.

Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Feb 2024

My first trip to Hawaii in more than 12 months - I'm getting withdrawal symptoms! This trip starts in Amsterdam and follows the well-trodden path of flying over to Hawaii via London Heathrow, New York JFK and Los Angeles LAX. I start with an initial positioning flight from Heathrow to Amsterdam.

Tier Point Run to Palm Springs in Dec 2023: Day 6 – Photos

By Nige on December 19, 2023 at 11:58 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Palm Springs in Dec 2023 Category: Travel
Tags: British Airways | California | DUB | Dublin | JFK | LHR | London | New York | Palm Springs | PSP | Trips | USA

Photos from Day 6.

Car Rental Center at Palm Springs Airport

Tier Point Run to Palm Springs in Dec 2023: Day 5 – Photos

Photos from Day 5.

Tier Point Run to Palm Springs in Dec 2023: Day 5 – New York JFK to London Heathrow LHR

By Nige on December 18, 2023 at 11:41 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Palm Springs in Dec 2023 Category: Travel
Tags: British Airways | JFK | LHR | London | New York | Trips | USA

I arrived at Gate 18 in time to board alongside the last passengers. Of course, I got a red "no no" when scanning my face at the gate; BA needed to check my passport before I could get on.

The new look Phoenix Airport D Gates - I like it!

Tier Point Run to Palm Springs in Dec 2023: Day 5 – Phoenix PHX to New York JFK

By Nige on December 18, 2023 at 10:28 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Palm Springs in Dec 2023 Category: Travel
Tags: American Airlines | JFK | New York | Phoenix | PHX | Trips | USA

The AA Lounge at the low-B gates was packed again. I'm sure it was never this busy when I frequented Phoenix years ago. Perhaps there are more passengers with status? Perhaps I have been unlucky with timing?

Tier Point Run to Palm Springs in Dec 2023: Day 5 – Palm Springs PSP to Phoenix PHX

Starbucks was very relaxing, and I needed the caffeine to top-up and breakfast. The staff were friendly, which was a bonus.

Tier Point Run to Palm Springs in Dec 2023: Day 5 – San Bernardino to Palm Springs

Normally, I try to minimize the distance from the place I spend the last night away to the airport I am due to fly from. It just minimizes the risk of anything going wrong! That's my natural risk-averse approach to travel.