4th July Mount Rushmore National Memorial No Fireworks

Happy 4th America! I always thought that Mount Rushmore was one of the places that crowds flocked to on the Fourth of July every year to watch a firework display behind and over the faces of the four Presidents at the memorial. Apparently due to environmental reasons there hasn’t been a regular Fourth of July Firework display since 2008 with the exception for 3 July … Continue reading 4th July Mount Rushmore National Memorial No Fireworks

Buc-ee’s Opens World’s Largest in Texas

I am returning to Texas in September based in Round Rock and checking where my nearest Buc-ee’s is going to be and came across the exciting news that very recently Buc-ee’s have opened their 50th and largest travel centre yet.  For those folks who have never heard of Buc-ee’s have a look at a previous post about this most amazing experience. Located between Austin and … Continue reading Buc-ee’s Opens World’s Largest in Texas

Planning Complete – States 48 & 49 2024

After 2024’s vacation to America I will have crossed off both New Mexico and Utah from my bucket list. It took a lot of discussion between myself and daughter to find a compromise and a solution to the objective. My ideal flight routing was London – Albuquerque – Salt Lake City – London but what has been booked is a London – Austin return with … Continue reading Planning Complete – States 48 & 49 2024

Route 66 – Albuquerque ‘Musical Road’ NM

On Route 333 before it joins Route 66 is a quarter of a mile stretch of road that will play ‘America the Beautiful’ to you. Located Eastbound on Route 33 between markers 4 and 5 close to exit 170. There used to be signage with a musical note to show the start of the experience and that you had to slow to 45 mph to … Continue reading Route 66 – Albuquerque ‘Musical Road’ NM

Planning in Progress 2024

Options for flights from UK to US are becoming out of my budget and planning is proving problematical for this summer! Putting it simply I have my approximate dates sorted and in conjunction with my daughter’s schedule but I have no clue why some connections are even an option this time around. The initial plan is flying into Albuquerque – NM spend a week exploring … Continue reading Planning in Progress 2024

View the Total Eclipse from ONE WORLD NYC

The excitement is building as many Americans are making plans on where they will be for the Total Solar Eclipse on 08 April 2024. TOTAL Solar Eclipse 2024 USA Delta put on Solar Eclipse Special Delta Add a Second Total Eclipse Flight For New Yorkers and visitors to the ‘Big Apple’ why not see if you can get tickets to view the path of totality … Continue reading View the Total Eclipse from ONE WORLD NYC

Delta Add a Second Total Eclipse Flight

Following the Path of Totality on 08 April 2024 has proved an instant success for Delta Airlines. They have put on a second flight because the Austin to Detroit flight  DL1218 sold out in minutes. The second one is departing from Dallas Fort Worth and will also land at the same time as the Austin flight into Detroit. Flight number is DL1010 and departs at … Continue reading Delta Add a Second Total Eclipse Flight

Delta put on Solar Eclipse Special

How about a trip of a lifetime following the Path of Totality the Total Solar Eclipse? Delta Airlines have put on a Total Solar Eclipse special flight from Austin TX to Detroit on 08 April 2024 that does just that. Using an A220-300 because of the extra large windows Flight number 1218 departs Austin 12.15 and into Detroit at 16.20. If this flight gets booked … Continue reading Delta put on Solar Eclipse Special

Las Vegas – Pedestrian Bridges New Law Introduced

Visiting Las Vegas shortly? Be warned. A new law has been introduced that could cost you a $1000 fine or six months imprisonment. Thinking of using one of the pedestrian footbridges that cross the famous Las Vegas Strip and stopping to take that all important selfie or group photo with the bright lights behind you then STOP…….actually you can’t stop because stopping or making another … Continue reading Las Vegas – Pedestrian Bridges New Law Introduced