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Washington DC – 2026 Peak Cherry Tree Bloom Announced

National Park Service (NPS) announces the best dates for viewing Cherry Blossom along the Tidal Basin The brutal winter season has delayed the Cherry Blossom viewing season and the NPS has just announced that 2026 will be expected between 29 March and 01 April. These dates are still subject to the weather conditions.  The peak date is when 70% of the Yoshino Cherry Blossoms are … Continue reading Washington DC – 2026 Peak Cherry Tree Bloom Announced

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Florida – See the Manatees at Tampa Electric Company

Rapidly gaining the title of the most visited attractions in the Tampa area you must visit next time you are on the Gulf Coast in Florida. The unimaginative title of ‘The Tampa Electric Company’ doesn’t sound like somewhere you would want to make part of your vacation time.  During the winter months Florida is famed for the migration of ‘Snow Birds’ from the bitter winters … Continue reading Florida – See the Manatees at Tampa Electric Company

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AMERICA 250, Route 66 100 & World Cup

2026 America turns 250   Happy New Year and welcome if you have never visited my website before. 2026 is a massive year of celebration for the United States of America. The video above shows the Washington Monument unveiling the year long America 250 celebration.  The Semiquincentennial year was kicked as the 2026 ball dropped in New York’s Times Square. Uniquely there will be another … Continue reading AMERICA 250, Route 66 100 & World Cup

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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UTAH and NEW MEXICO Ticked Off !

I have ticked off States 48 and 49. Just Hawaii 50 to visit. I had to fly to achieve the dream because the distances by road are just too great in one visit to America. I still had to fly into Austin and fortunately Delta offer a connection to Albuquerque via Salt Lake City. Whilst in Austin the temperatures were 99 degrees (37 C) for … Continue reading UTAH and NEW MEXICO Ticked Off !

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Austin – New Road Trip 2024

My next American trip is less than 48 hours away. I am super excited and actually have a night near Heathrow Airport to be able to be in Terminal Three and through security for the 08:10 departure to Dallas. Accompanied by my daughter for what has become an annual adventure since she was at Summer Camp and I would fly out and meet her for … Continue reading Austin – New Road Trip 2024

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