Holiday to Utah in Aug 2019

This is one of those holidays that we have been hoping to do for years. Utah and the Mighty 5.

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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 USA

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

Aircraft visible from South Kolb Road
Aircraft visible from South Kolb Road

Tier Point Run to Tucson in Oct 2024: Day 3 – Early Morning in Tucson

By Nige on October 4, 2024 at 9:57 am
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Tucson in Oct 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: Hertz | Hilton | Tucson | TUS | USA

My first full day in Tucson, Arizona and I had a list of places I wanted to visit. Today was focused on aircraft including the AMARG boneyard.

The ATC Tower at Tucson Airport
The ATC Tower at Tucson Airport

Tier Point Run to Tucson in Oct 2024: Day 2 – Photos

By Nige on October 3, 2024 at 11:06 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Tucson in Oct 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: American Airlines | Arizona | Hilton | LAX | Los Angeles | Tucson | TUS | USA

Photos from Day 2 including my time at LAX, my flight to Tucson, my amazing visit to the best Indian restaurant I have visited in the US and picking up my rental car.

The Indian Twist Airpot restaurant on S Tucson Blvd
The Indian Twist Airpot restaurant on S Tucson Blvd

Tier Point Run to Tucson in Oct 2024: Day 2 – Afternoon in Tucson

By Nige on October 3, 2024 at 8:16 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Tucson in Oct 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: Arizona | Hilton | Tucson | TUS | USA

Arriving into Tucson, I was looking forward to checking into my hotel and what the local area had to offer: a good restaurant was on my radar.

Funny sign - it's 30 deg c!
Funny sign - it's 30 deg c!

Tier Point Run to Tucson in Oct 2024: Day 2 – Los Angeles LAX to Tucson TUS

By Nige on October 3, 2024 at 11:17 am
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Tucson in Oct 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: American Airlines | Arizona | Hilton | LAX | Los Angeles | Tucson | TUS | USA

The last leg that took me to Tucson, Arizona. I was looking forward to settling in to my base for the next few days and taking in the sights.

The Big Apple at JFK's Terminal 8
The Big Apple at JFK's Terminal 8

Tier Point Run to Tucson in Oct 2024: Day 1 – Photos

By Nige on October 2, 2024 at 11:32 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Tucson in Oct 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: American Airlines | British Airways | DUB | Dublin | JFK | LAX | LHR | London Heathrow | Los Angeles | New York Kennedy | Trips | USA

Photos from Day 1, covering my BA flights to and from Dublin, then onward to New York JFK. Together with my AA flight to Los Angeles LAX.

Gate 12 at New York JFK Terminal 8
Gate 12 at New York JFK Terminal 8

Tier Point Run to Tucson in Oct 2024: Day 1 – New York JFK to Los Angeles LAX

By Nige on October 2, 2024 at 9:05 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Tucson in Oct 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: American Airlines | Hilton | JFK | LAX | Los Angeles | New York | USA

I'm buoyed by the fact that I have arrived into the US, but I'm faced with another long flight which will challenge my energy levels!

A BA aircraft parked up at Heathrow T5
A BA aircraft parked up at Heathrow T5

Tier Point Run to Tucson in Oct 2024: Day 1 – London Heathrow LHR to New York JFK

By Nige on October 2, 2024 at 4:49 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Tucson in Oct 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: British Airways | JFK | LHR | London | New York | USA

Perhaps the best part of a TP run for me: after the hullabaloo of a B2B, I'm now safe and on my Trans-Atlantic flight with BA in First Class.

Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, Arizona

Tier Point Run to Tucson in Oct 2024: Day 1 – Prep

By Nige on October 1, 2024 at 5:24 am
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Tucson in Oct 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: AGP | Arizona | British Airways | DUB | Dublin | JFK | LAX | LHR | London Heathrow | Los Angeles | Malaga | New York Kennedy | Trips | Tucson | TUS | USA

This trip is another one based on the trending good value trips, starting in Dublin and ending in Spain. I don't quite understand whether these cheaper trips are an anomaly, or someone actually decides this sort of trip is a good idea.

Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, Arizona

Tier Point Run to Tucson in Oct 2024

By Nige on September 1, 2024 at 7:07 am
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Tucson in Oct 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: AGP | American Airlines | Announcements | Arizona | British Airways | DUB | Dublin | JFK | LAX | LHR | London Heathrow | Los Angeles | Malaga | New York Kennedy | Trips | Tucson | TUS | USA

Back in the air, to continue adding to my Tier Point pot. Somewhere new for me this time: Tucson in Arizona. The only time I have ever come across Tucson in the past is courtesy of Chandler in Friends.

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