Florida – Brightline Train Orlando on Sale

Brightline High Speed Passenger Train Tickets for Miami to Orlando have now gone on sale. After researching some train services across the States I was surprised at the one way fare. You have to bear in mind that this is a high speed service travelling at 125mph so the journey between the cities is 3 hours 25 mins including 3 or 4 scheduled stops.  A … Continue reading Florida – Brightline Train Orlando on Sale

States 46 and 47 Planning Sorted…..at Last

After two recent posts about researching in getting the maximum ‘Bang for my Buck’ I have had to surrender to the fact that America is ginormous. If I had unlimited days and dollars then it will be simple to achieve the target, on this trip anyway, of stepping foot in three states but the square peg will not fit into the round hole on this … Continue reading States 46 and 47 Planning Sorted…..at Last

Further Planning in Progress 2023

I shared recently plans to visit three more States on my next visit to America. These states being Utah, Nebraska and New Mexico. My excitement about using Amtrak was going to result in many hours of my holiday travelling in a coach seat at a very reasonable ticket price. Further ideas flooded into my mind with a simple realisation that as I have visited California … Continue reading Further Planning in Progress 2023

Orlando International Airport Brightline Train Station is Officially Opened

Although Brightline’s Orlando International brand new train station has been completed it will still be a month or so before the proposed service that will join Tampa with South Florida’s cities of Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach. Tickets will be going on sale in May. Having this high speed rail option to travel through the Sunshine State will be a great addition to … Continue reading Orlando International Airport Brightline Train Station is Officially Opened

California – Road Trip Republic

On a rather chilly morning on the platform of my nearest railway station whilst waiting for a train over to Wimbledon I saw this advert on the wall. It caught my eye immediately because of the Road Trip association. California Road Trip Republic! For more suggested itineraries look at Discover California Road Trips Of course it isn’t only the first or last stop on a … Continue reading California – Road Trip Republic

Walt Disney World Easter Egg Display

Are you visiting Walt Disney World this Easter? If you find yourself looking for something free to experience and to get a break from the masses why not jump on the Monorail and alight at the Grand Floridian Hotel. The annual Easter Egg Display is located in the lobby. The very talented culinary team of chocolate crafterteers have been busy creating the most amazing Easter … Continue reading Walt Disney World Easter Egg Display

Planning in Progress – Visiting States #46 & #47 possibly #48

Those of you that follow this site already know that I have stepped foot into 45 states. I still need to visit Utah, New Mexico, Nebraska, North Dakota and finally Hawaii. As I am resident in the UK this rather restricts my options and what with the current cost of living crisis my purse strings are stretched. I have researched air fares in September and … Continue reading Planning in Progress – Visiting States #46 & #47 possibly #48

Las Vegas Airport Changes Name

Everyday is a school day! Now I know that this isn’t recent news but it was news to me. At the end of 2021 Las Vegas Airport changed it’s name. Since it’s first commercial arrivals in 1948 the airport had been named after the Senator of Nevada Pat McCarran. As far back as 2012, stories began to emerge of McCarran’s history of perpetuating racism and … Continue reading Las Vegas Airport Changes Name

Florida – Rail Options

Central Florida continues to attract increasing numbers of visitors annually. In 2021 is was reported that there were around 57 million visitors, the majority are US domestic travellers but 2 million are from overseas. Numbers are going up and certainly recovering from the impact of the 2020 Coronavirus Pandemic. Would travelling through the Sunshine State by rail be an option for anyone instead of flying … Continue reading Florida – Rail Options

Coronavirus – Vaccinations Still Required to Enter USA

May 11 is still the date that the White House has as the proposed review of the end to the Coronavirus public health emergency. This is despite a Bill being passed in the House of Representatives on February 8 by 227 to 201 to end the current entry policy. The White House is still unsure on allowing non vaccinated visitors into the States. It says … Continue reading Coronavirus – Vaccinations Still Required to Enter USA