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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

New York – New Years Eve Times Square

In London revellers flock to the banks of the River Thames to see the firework display around the London Eye to herald the start of a new year. Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic the 2022 fireworks have already been cancelled. New Yorkers on the other hand can see the traditional ‘Ball Drop’ on 31st December in Times Square in person. Revellers will have to buy … Continue reading New York – New Years Eve Times Square

5 Best Attractions in America

See if you agree with this list and if not let me have your nominations.       1. Grand Canyon I was surprised to discover that the Great Smoky Mountain National Park in Tennessee and North Carolina is the most visited but that must be with mainly US visitors the most iconic must be the Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona. It stretches a … Continue reading 5 Best Attractions in America

New York-Brand USA Visit

There was a small group of 7 soon to be 8 travel professionals on a visit to both New York and Boston. First was New York on August 19 and 20. In New York accommodation was at the quirky boutique hotel  Arlo Hotel Soho. Located right by the Holland Tunnel entrance and nearby Canal Street Metro stop. Transfers were mainly by Uber. I have never been in … Continue reading New York-Brand USA Visit