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Feb6

Travel for Foodies – US hotspots and the foods they’re famous for…

by Megan in America, Bucket List, Dining, Travel tips, Travelling, Uncategorized, USA

Travel for Foodies – US Hotspots and the Foods They’re Famous For If you’re a self-proclaimed “foodie”, you may find yourself creating food bucket lists for each country you visit; be that sushi in Tokyo, pasta in Italy, tacos in...

May31

Cowboy Countries: Texas and Oklahoma

by Megan in America, FAM, Uncategorized, USA

I was lucky enough to win the Brand USA MegaFam for the second year in a row! Whereas last year I explored the West Coast, this time I visited four “Cowboy Countries” – Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri –...

Oct16

Amazing Train Journeys Around The World

by Megan in Adventure Holiday, Africa, America, Canada, Itinerary Travel, luxury holidays, Rail Journeys

Sit back and relax in the comfort of your seat whilst taking in the shifting landscape. There are many exciting train journeys in the world which offer another dynamic to your holiday experience. Board a luxury train to reach remote...

Sep6

Coast 2 Coast USA: West Coast

by Megan in 2018 holiday, Adventure Holiday, America, FAM, Itinerary Travel, San Francisco, Travel stories, Travel tips, Travelling

It was now time for my final stop of what can be described as a whirlwind adventure around USA. I’d seen the Grand Canyon, been to Broadway in Nashville, watched Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas and walked over...

Aug28

Coast 2 Coast USA: East Coast

by Megan in 2018 holiday, Adventure Holiday, America, FAM, literary holidays, New York, Travel stories, Travel tips, Travelling

I’d barely had the time to get used to being back in UK’s time zone from my previous USA MegaFam trip before I was packing my bags once more and heading to Heathrow again! I couldn’t quite believe my...

Jun29

7 of the World’s Most Beautiful Natural Wonders

by Megan in 2018 holiday, Adventure Holiday, America, Australia, Bucket List, Chile, Travel stories, Travelling

Officially there may only be seven natural wonders of the world, but there are far more jaw-dropping landscapes dotted all over the globe that are worth visiting. From the rushing waters of Niagara Falls in New York and Canada to...

May30

Western Treasures – USA MegaFam Finale in Nashville!

by Megan in 2018 holiday, Adventure Holiday, America, FAM, Itinerary Travel, Luxury Hotels, Travel stories, Travelling

On Wednesday 2nd May, we departed from the SLS Las Vegas to head for Brand USA’s MegaFam Finale in Nashville! We flew from Las Vegas McCarran International to Dallas Fort Worth, then from here onto Nashville International. With country...

May23

Western Treasures – Arizona and Nevada

by Megan in 2018 holiday, Adventure Holiday, America, FAM, Itinerary Travel, Luxury Hotels, Travel stories, Travelling

We spent much of our third day travelling in Arizona! It’s always tempting to sleep on long journeys, but there were so many sights to look at you didn’t want to! Our first stop in Arizona was Lake Havasu! It...

May16

Western Treasures – California

by Megan in 2018 holiday, Adventure Holiday, America, FAM, Festivals, Itinerary Travel, Los Angeles, Luxury Hotels, Travel stories, Travelling

I was lucky enough to win a fantastic opportunity with Brand USA to spend 8 nights exploring USA on their MegaFam Trip 2018! I gained a place on my preferred “Western Treasures – Deserts and Lights” itinerary which took...

Dec29

The Places To Be On NYE

by Holidaysplease in America, Australia, Bahamas, New York, Rio de Janeiro, south africa

The New Year is a cherished time to reminisce on the past year with family and friends. But who says it has to be done close to home. Avoid over-priced drinks and “New Year, New Me” Facebook posts by...