Explore Disney World: Free Transportation Ends 2026

Unless you are in a Walt Disneyworld Hotel So I was taken aback when I read that come 28 June 2026 this experience will no longer be available unless you have Walt Disneyworld hotel accommodation or a dinner reservation at a Walt Disneyworld resort hotel. It seems that this loophole had been closed when the area was at it’s busiest and now the decision has … Continue reading Explore Disney World: Free Transportation Ends 2026

America Celebrates250

Happy 250th Birthday From Block Parties to a UFC cage on the lawn of the Whitehouse there is an enormous programme of events planned for this very special birthday. Americans are planning memorable road trips and Route 66 that traverses eight states has been sharpened up new signage and attractions have been renovated. For more about what is being promoted for your Road Trip 2026 … Continue reading America Celebrates250

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Buc’ees News

The march of the Beaver across America is picking up pace. A new location in Arizona just outside of Phoenix will be opening in June 2026. The popular roadside attraction of gigantic service station and convenience store anticipates opening in Louisiana, Wisconsin and Kansas in 2027. Buc’ees opened a new location in Ohio close to Huber Heights earlier this year. If you have never had … Continue reading Buc’ees News

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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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

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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Florida – 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 Florida – Duck! – Rollercoaster Rider Didn’t!

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