ESTA – Visiting the USA?
Massive price increase! Applying for your ESTA – Electronic System for Travel Authorisation in preparation for your dream holiday for the first time or simply renewing it for two more years! As part of the incumbent administration’s Big Beautiful Bill the cost has changed. As of 27 September 2025 an ESTA will cost each individual a whopping $40! Increasing from $21 for each application is nearly … Continue reading ESTA – Visiting the USA?
National Parks Fees To Rocket
‘America First’ Pricing to start in 2026 The US Department of the Interior announced this week that non residents will have to pay hefty fees on top of the entrance prices at SOME National Parks from 01 January 2026. A new fee of $250 for an annual pass or $100 per person in addition to the standard fees. This is all part of the ‘America … Continue reading National Parks Fees To Rocket
Duck! – Rollercoaster Rider Didn’t!
‘For the People!’ is a caption that t.v viewers in Florida are all too familiar with. It seems that almost every advert break (and there are many) on t.v has individuals telling you that they received large payouts after hiring one particular legal firm who started in 1988 in Orlando. Billboards hugging the scenery with the firms advertising are everywhere so there is little chance … Continue reading Duck! – Rollercoaster Rider Didn’t!
Lake Apopka – Self Drive Wildlife Trail Florida
Visiting Central Florida and the Theme Park area there are plenty of attractions eager to separate you from your hard earned money. So forget Gatorland and Gatorworld and immerse yourself on a free, yes FREE self drive wildlife trail. Lake Apopka is 15 miles north west of the city of Orlando and covers 20,000 acres. Cars travel at 10 mph on a one way trail … Continue reading Lake Apopka – Self Drive Wildlife Trail Florida
St. Pete Beach-FL: A Refreshing Escape with New Attractions
Off the beaten track but well worth a visit and a welcome break from the theme parks of Central Florida. On my recent holiday to Florida we had flights in and out of all Tampa on the west of the state. Our inbound flight was scheduled for 22:40 which gave us the opportunity of an almost full day to explore the historic Tampa Bay area. … Continue reading St. Pete Beach-FL: A Refreshing Escape with New Attractions
Florida 2025 – MPC & Time Zones
So Heathrow Airport decided that due to showers to the south of the airport that they were staggering the departing flights on 01/09/2025. The flight was completely boarded at least 45 minutes before the scheduled departure of 14:30. Heathrow didn’t allow VS129 to push back until 15:00 and then we waited in line for another half an hour before being allowed to take off. Not … Continue reading Florida 2025 – MPC & Time Zones
Planning in Progress – 2025
After ticking off 49 states visited with only Hawaii to complete all 50 of America’s states I decided that 2025 will be a return visit to the Sunshine State of Florida. I found a deal with Virgin Holidays for early September that was too good to miss. Flights and a resort hotel in Celebration for just over £750! It was like getting the hotel or … Continue reading Planning in Progress – 2025
New Train Route: Celebrate America’s 250th with the Transcontinental Chief
America is gearing up to celebrate its 250th birthday in 2026 and it is hoped that a new transcontinental train will be operating in time for the festivities. Introducing the ‘Transcontinental Chief’ that will carry you from New York City to Los Angeles in 72 hours. The proposed start date is 10 May 2026 which happens to be America’s National Train Day but it has … Continue reading New Train Route: Celebrate America’s 250th with the Transcontinental Chief
America’s National Parks – New Tourist Tax
A new executive order signed on the eve of America’s Independence Day by the President is going to ‘Make Our National Parks Great Again!’ as announced by the White House. America’s National Treasures including the National Parks are to charge overseas tourists more to visit. Essentially it is a ‘Tourist Tax’ by any other name. Funds raised this way are to be ploughed back into … Continue reading America’s National Parks – New Tourist Tax
Spielberg’s ‘Jaws’ @ 50 – Martha’s Vineyard Celebrates
Dunnn-dun. Dunnn-dun. Dun-dun dun-dun dun-dun dun-dun…….. The 1975 cinematic smash hit ‘Jaws’ amazingly is 50 this year. The beautiful New England island of Martha’s Vineyard that doubled as Amity Island, is celebrating the anniversary with a year-long calendar of events. With plenty of memorabilia on show around the island. Islanders have gone all out to embrace the ‘Jaws’ theme for 2025 including cranberry sweet treats … Continue reading Spielberg’s ‘Jaws’ @ 50 – Martha’s Vineyard Celebrates
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