How is this for a joined approach in response to the Coronavirus? In Las Vegas at least two employees of MGM Resorts International have tested positive to Covid-19. One at Luxor and one at Wet Republic Pool at MGM Grand. MGM resorts have taken the decision to close their night clubs, day clubs, spas, salons and fitness centres from Monday. In Las Vegas one of … Continue reading Coronavirus – Las Vegas
The Coronavirus is rapidly having more and more impact on the travel arrangements of millions around the world. Governments and local authorities are battling with trying to prevent the spread of the virus and more and more travel types and attractions are being affected. If you are over 70 you have been told by the UK Government and Scientific experts not to take a cruise. … Continue reading Coronavirus tightens it’s grip on already devastated travel industry
Coronavirus alert! Looks like someone rang the doomsday bell and South London has descended on Costco Croydon. Had to park right at the road side entrance and took a trolley to the main entrance because judging by the number of cars and people there weren’t likely to be any available. There was a team member sanitising the push bar as you entered which was much … Continue reading Costco UK Madness!
I awoke this morning to the overnight news that President Trump has put a ban on all flights to and from Europe for thirty days. The ban starts tomorrow Friday 13th. My first reaction was to know what will stop savvy Europeans taking flights to the UK and Ireland and connecting with services to America? Or indeed flying over to Canada and taking road or … Continue reading President Trump Announces Travel Ban from Europe except for UK & Ireland
The hottest ticket in town right now has to be the worldwide Coronavirus outbreak. It has spread from it’s source in China to around 100 different countries across the world. People are beginning to change their habits and routines in reaction to this health threat. The biggest industry to be affected has to be Travel in all it’s forms. The virus is being blamed for … Continue reading Coronavirus – Impacting Travel Plans
After an amazing comeback from 10 points down Kansas City Chiefs pulled it out of the bag to defeat the San Francisco 49ers 31 to 20 last night in Miami. I have seen Arrowhead Stadium when we watched Kansas City Royals vs Chicago White Sox over a decade ago. The two stadiums are built side by side in the middle of nowhere and this was … Continue reading Superbowl Winners – Kansas City Chiefs
President Trump has just signed the National Defence Authorisation Act for Fiscal Year 2020, which included a provision on the re-designation of White Sands in New Mexico. White Sands becomes the 62nd National Park in the United States. Established by President Herbert Hoover to preserve the White Sands as a National Monument back in 1933. The area is the world’s largest gypsum dunefield covers more … Continue reading White Sands NM – America’s newest National Park
Love the look of this new hotel experience that opens in January 2020 in Napa Valley California. It is only a pop up hotel (is there such a thing?) for one weekend only 10-12 January 2020. If the chocolate and hazelnut spread is a staple in your household you might be visiting paradise. There is a competition to win a two night stay but only … Continue reading Hotella Nutella – Pops up in Napa Valley
Every year in early November I buy a red paper poppy that is adopted as a symbol of remembrance and hope for those who lost their lives in conflicts fighting for freedom throughout the Commonwealth. The red paper poppy has now many different forms to show support for the Royal British Legion from rubber bracelets, scarves and decorative jewellery. Soccer teams have an onfield ceremony … Continue reading Armistice Day & Veterans Day
Over 955 different streets or roads are named after Martin Luther King Jnr in the United States alone. One of the only cities not to have a street named after the Civil Rights campaigner is Kansas City. The previously named road The Paseo that runs for 10 miles through the East Side of the city. The council waived the required pass rate of 75% of … Continue reading Kansas removes Dr Martin Luther King Jnr street name
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