Category: Planning in Progress

2024 is in the planning stage and I am going to tick States 48 & 49 of the list. This will leave Hawaii as 50 ironically. See all my previous planning since I started USA Road Trips by Max.

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Walt Disney World – Raise Prices & Introduce a ‘Lightening Lane Premiere Pass’

Universal Studios Announce Opening Date For Epic Universe Cost of living crisis? What cost of living crisis? It seems that the powers that be at Walt Disney World are not aware of such things happening outside of the most magical place on earth.  If you are planning to visit any of the Florida parks in the near future you need to be aware of price … Continue reading Walt Disney World – Raise Prices & Introduce a ‘Lightening Lane Premiere Pass’

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ESTA Application- Download the App

Important: DO NOT USE AN AGENT or VISA COMPANY TO APPLY FOR YOUR ESTA. DO IT YOURSELF. THE COST IS $40 DO NOT PAY ANYMORE OR YOU ARE BEING SCAMMED. TAKE CARE TO MAKE SURE YOU ARE ON THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE. There are 40 countries that travellers are allowed to travel on the Visa Waiver programme to America by means of having an ESTA (Electronic … Continue reading ESTA Application- Download the App

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Cabana Day Rentals

I received a marketing piece from Visit Austin with a special offer on Cabana Rental on selected rooftop pools in the city. The definition of Cabana is ‘a hut, cabin or shelter at a beach or swimming pool but it seems to be the trendiest ticket in town at the moment. After getting my breath back looking at the Austin prices even after the 15% discount … Continue reading Cabana Day Rentals

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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

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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

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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

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Planning in Progress – States 46 & 47 September ’23

This time next week I will have checked in for my flight to Chicago. I thought that I would have another look at the hotels that I have booked to see if it is worth changing the accommodations. When I originally booked I chose to pay the few pounds extra to cancel the reservation in case I needed to change anything and a quick search … Continue reading Planning in Progress – States 46 & 47 September ’23

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Further Planning in Progress 2023

I shared recently plans to visit three more States on my next visit to America. These states being Utah, Nebraska and New Mexico. My excitement about using Amtrak was going to result in many hours of my holiday travelling in a coach seat at a very reasonable ticket price. Further ideas flooded into my mind with a simple realisation that as I have visited California … Continue reading Further Planning in Progress 2023

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Planning in Progress – Visiting States #46 & #47 possibly #48

Those of you that follow this site already know that I have stepped foot into 45 states. I still need to visit Utah, New Mexico, Nebraska, North Dakota and finally Hawaii. As I am resident in the UK this rather restricts my options and what with the current cost of living crisis my purse strings are stretched. I have researched air fares in September and … Continue reading Planning in Progress – Visiting States #46 & #47 possibly #48

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Planning in Progress – Accommodation

Both sides of the Atlantic are seeing prices on many essential day to day items go through the roof. Recession is a word that is prominent in the media as well as the question about fuel prices not dropping as fast as they rise. The pound/dollar exchange rate definitely favours a visit from America to the UK or elsewhere in Europe.  It was with great … Continue reading Planning in Progress – Accommodation

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