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

4th July American Independence Day – Fireworks & Facts

America’s Independence Day celebrated on 4th July is BIG business. It is estimated that Americans spent approximately $9.5 billion on food and drink in 2023. Over 150 million hot dogs are consumed across the States – I don’t know if that includes those consumed at the annual Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest held every 4th July since 1972 at Coney Island -NY. If you are … Continue reading 4th July American Independence Day – Fireworks & Facts

State Capitals of USA

A list of all 50 States and their State Capitals – Great for Quizzes STATE CAPITAL CITY Alabama Montgomery Alaska Juneau Arizona Phoenix Arkansas Little Rock California Sacramento Colorado Denver Connecticut Hartford Delaware Dover Florida Tallahassee Georgia Atlanta Hawaii Honolulu Idaho Boise Illinois Springfield Indiana Indianopolis Iowa Des Moines Kansas Topeka Kentucky Frankfort Louisiana Baton Rouge Maine Augusta Maryland Annapolis Massachusetts Boston Michigan Lansing Minnesota … Continue reading State Capitals of USA

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

Luxury flights for you and your dog to & from America

Paws a Moment and Consider This! Fly with your Pooch. Are you already missing your best friend even before you have planned your next trip? Do you hate the thought of leaving your pooch in kennels or with a sitter? Well you might be swayed by this. There is a new airline called Bark Air that will fly you and your four paws across the … Continue reading Luxury flights for you and your dog to & from America

Disney Announce Date for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

The re-imagining of Splash Mountain at Disney World as Tiana’s Bayou Adventure has an opening date for expectant fans. Disney reveal that 28 June is the big day and will be later in the year at Disneyland. Tiana is a recent Disney Princess and starred in the animated The Princess and the Frog film in 2009. The film is set in New Orleans of the … Continue reading Disney Announce Date for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

High Speed Train between Las Vegas and Southern California Breaks Ground – Finally!

Brightline West have broken ground on the highly anticipated high speed train that will join Las Vegas with Southern California. The 218 mile rail service will be an all electric route with zero emissions with train travelling at 200 miles an hour in places. I previously wrote about this proposed super highway High-speed Train Las Vegas to California nearly three years ago. On April 22 2024 … Continue reading High Speed Train between Las Vegas and Southern California Breaks Ground – Finally!

Is DC about to get Donald J Trump International Airport?

Apparently a new bill introduced by Republicans in the United States House of Representatives is calling for the re-naming of Dulles Airport, the main airport for Washington D.C named after politician John Foster Dulles. The long-shot calls for the airport to be called after the 45th President Donald J. Trump. The bill has the support of 6 GOP (Grand Old Party) co-sponsors so far. As … Continue reading Is DC about to get Donald J Trump International Airport?

Rental Car Toll Charges

TIP: Do your research before booking and compare rental companies. I received a message from my daughter 24 hours before her flight to New York in regard to paying for tolls in a rental car. Her route was from JFK to Maryland and couldn’t work out her options. I have previously written about the Orlando Visitor Toll Pass – Save up to 80% and Illinois Tollway … Continue reading Rental Car Toll Charges