Columbia River Scenic Highway – 75 miles The Dalles – Troutdale Oregon
A drive along US 30 in Oregon is one of the most beautiful and scenic journeys that I have ever experienced. It gives the Pacific Coast Highway a run for it’s money. We followed the route from Kennewick in Washington State into Oregon but the road doesn’t become scenic until a little town called The Dalles. The Columbia River winds beneath you through forest covered valleys. There … Continue reading Columbia River Scenic Highway – 75 miles The Dalles – Troutdale Oregon
Route 66 – 2448 miles from Chicago to Santa Monica Pier
‘Get your kicks on Route 66’! There are plenty of options to experience the Historic Route 66 but here are some facts about why the interest around this particular road and other must travel roads. America’s Main Street is one of the nick names for Route 66. Will Rogers Highway is another name associated with this most historic of roads. It was in 1939 that immortalised Route … Continue reading Route 66 – 2448 miles from Chicago to Santa Monica Pier
Pacific Coast Highway – 655 miles California Coast Leggett to Dana Point
Pacific Coast Highway – SR (State Route) 1 or Highway 101 runs north to south for 655 miles (1055 km) along California’s coast. The section known as the Big Sur runs between St Luis Obispo and Carmel is an official Scenic Highway. It is scenically stunning with plenty of places to pull in and admire the views and access to beaches and parks. It does suffer with … Continue reading Pacific Coast Highway – 655 miles California Coast Leggett to Dana Point
Road Trip ….let’s go!
So you have your flights sorted and your preferred sized car booked and paid for. I only use a search engine called Rental Cars now because they have consistently been the best value for the last 5 years or so. They also offer a price match which they honour even against their own rentals. Tip: Decide how many drivers your party actually need. If one brave … Continue reading Road Trip ….let’s go!
How Safe am I in America?
How safe are you visiting the United States? Continue reading How Safe am I in America?
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
Licence Plates from the Hermitage
I have found something new to collect. All of these plates were parked in the Hermitage car park. Great fun and apologies if this is your plate! I use an Olympus Bridge Camera older than this….I love it! Continue reading Licence Plates from the Hermitage
Sweet Home Alabama & Hurricane Irma 11-18 Sep 2017
Officially checking for VS103 from London Heathrow to Atlanta in about an hour. A little anxious because I will be arriving on or around the anticipated Hurricane Irma. My original itinerary was just to go to Orlando for a break because the charter air fares were really low but I used my Virgin miles and chose Atlanta instead. The weather forecast is 100% chance of … Continue reading Sweet Home Alabama & Hurricane Irma 11-18 Sep 2017
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
USA Road Trips by Max 
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