Max’s Top 10 Reasons Why America!

I often get asked why do I like visiting America so often. My colleagues tease me about there being a whole side of the world that I am missing out on. Do you know I don’t mentally regard going on holiday unless I am travelling West. I only ever have the map of North America in my mind when trips are mentioned. The question is … Continue reading Max’s Top 10 Reasons Why America!

Tour The Pentagon – Washington D.C

After the awful events of 9/11 I always assumed that The Pentagon was a no go area so I was really pleased when I searched for free tours in Washington DC that a tour is possible. There are plenty of hoops to jump through to be accepted on to a tour of the Pentagon. To request a place on a tour of the Pentagon This … Continue reading Tour The Pentagon – Washington D.C

Washington DC – Max’s Favourite City

A question that I am asked often is what is my favourite State and actually it isn’t a State at all. Probably because it is so iconic and easily recognised but to actually be there is something altogether different the answer has to be Washington D.C Every time I visited I discover more and more about this fascinating and prominent capital. The wide avenues and … Continue reading Washington DC – Max’s Favourite City

Weekend Visits – Shoppers Paradise

I could wax lyrical about shopping in America and bore you to death with descriptions of malls that I have visited over 30 years but I hear you and won’t go down that path. Shopping in America is an experience and I love it…there I said it. These tips are all personal from visiting these cities and their fantastic malls. Most malls open at 10.00 … Continue reading Weekend Visits – Shoppers Paradise

ESTA – Electronic System for Travel Authorisation

News: ESTA price has increased to $40.00 TIP: Update for you! No longer will you get immediate approval. I just applied for my ESTA and was surprised not to be authorised as soon as I had paid. I searched the web for information as to what could be holding the application up and it seems that it will take between 24-72 hours to be approved. … Continue reading ESTA – Electronic System for Travel Authorisation

Getting your flights sorted

As you can see by now I have many years visiting the United States of America. These days getting good value flights are a challenge. In the mid 90’s airline offers were plentiful and often return fares of £99 were available to the East Coast. Actually the ticket cost of a flight can be only £35 or less but it has been the introduction of taxes by governments … Continue reading Getting your flights sorted

Max’s Travel Profile for the USA

My Travel Map of North America State Alaska Anchorage En route to Japan Alabama Birmingham – Talladega – Super Speedway – Oxford/Anniston Arizona Tempe – Phoenix – Mesa – Scottsdale – Rawhide Arkansas Drove from Memphis over the Mississippi River to the Tourist information Centre California San Francisco – Los Angeles – San Diego – Hollywood – Burbank- Napa Valley – Sonoma – Yosemite – … Continue reading Max’s Travel Profile for the USA