I'm off to the U S of A

[Richo]

I have booked & Paid for our flights so the COUNTDOWN is on

First stop is Los Angeles for Hollywood and Universal Studios (Hopefully I'll catch a pre-season basketball game while I am there);

then Anaheim to watch a NHL game and a visit or two to Disneyland;

then Las Vegas @ The Luxor;
(There are some SUPER deals for accomodation in Vegas!)

then New York (Haven't been there before);

Then San Francisco (Alcatraz is a must) and then home!

I have been to Vegas before (2003) but I have been hanging to go again so it's Viva Las Vegas baby!

I don't go until the end of the year but now I have booked the flights I am getting pretty excited

Note: I have been & gone, pics of my trip are at the end of this thread!

 

[smc2910]

Nice one, how long you in the states for.

 

[bo3197]

hope you have a nice trip mate

 

[Richo]

Nice one, how long you in the states for.

Just under 4 weeks at this stage

hope you have a nice trip mate

Cheers mate

 

[GarnettFan4Life]

siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiicccccccckkkkkkk!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
When I go to Vegas that's where I'm staying, we were gonna go there and get married in Vegas but didn't get there, so keen!!!!!!

have a good one!

 

[wannabe all-stars]

Sweet mate, I would love to go to New York.

 

[postgsl]

Hey Richo, have fun. You will love New York, that and Chicago would have too be my two favourite cities in the USA.

Bit of friendly advice, if you are tall ask for a room in the towers at the Luxor and not in the Pryamid, not much head space in the pryamid rooms for tall people. Speaking from experience

 

[ducky_poo]

looks like a great trip

i know the feeling of excitement

i have a 7week trip in about 3months

the time is just flying by atm.

the end of the year will be here before you know it

 

[graham]

Where are you going ducky?

Richo if you are into fun parls and roller coasters, check out Magic Mountain in LA and the Goliath. Google it

I wouldn't get too excited. I'm going to make sure that Customs gets your photo and tell them not to let you in

 

[ducky_poo]

Where are you going ducky?

Richo if you are into fun parls and roller coasters, check out Magic Mountain in LA and the Goliath. Google it

I wouldn't get too excited. I'm going to make sure that Customs gets your photo and tell them not to let you in

i'll do a post closer to the date. still working on itinery atm

and is that to not let him back in here??? :v::v::v:

 

[Cobretti]

nice work mate. you will enjoy it.

I was on my way to minnesota last year. but the plane ****ed up in LA. so we got rerouted onto another one to Los Vagas for a day.

 

[immune3]

Where are you going ducky?

Richo if you are into fun parls and roller coasters, check out Magic Mountain in LA and the Goliath. Google it

I wouldn't get too excited. I'm going to make sure that Customs gets your photo and tell them not to let you in

haha...... i'm thinking a cavity search is coming up here

 

[Richo]

Where are you going ducky?

Richo if you are into fun parls and roller coasters, check out Magic Mountain in LA and the Goliath. Google it

I wouldn't get too excited. I'm going to make sure that Customs gets your photo and tell them not to let you in

Bwhahaha
I have already completed my Electronic System for Travel Authorisation so I am good to go
Have you done yours yet?
And what is this thing called "Secure Flight Passenger Data" that is required before travel? Is that the same as the ESTA?

Thanks for all the comments guys....will bump this when I get closer to the date.....Graham is almost doing the same trip as me even sooner!

---------- Post added 26-01-2010 at 08:13 PM ----------

haha...... i'm thinking a cavity search is coming up here

Noooooooooooooooooooooo

 

[loafic]

soooooooo jealous... sounds like a swell trip... make sure u take plenty of photos from the sporting events u go to

enjoy ur time there

 

[Richo]

soooooooo jealous... sounds like a swell trip... make sure u take plenty of photos from the sporting events u go to

enjoy ur time there

Don't worry I will
Thanks mate

 

[Richo]

The countdown continues:
Flights booked & paid for, Accomodation booked and NBA Pre-Season tickets booked & paid for

2009 NBA PRESEASON GAME LAKERS vs KINGS

Thomas and Mack Center UNLV Basketball

Price Type Price Level Qty Price Fee Cost
------------------------- ----------- --- -------- --------- ----------
REGULAR CENTER 2 110.00 14.25 248.50
PLAZA

Seating:
Level Section Row Seat(s)
----- ------- ----- ----------
L 119 B 5-4


Whoo Hooo

 

[graham]

One of the hotels we are staying in LA is 5 minutes from the Staples Center. Now, if I only I can figure out how to rig the draw for Lakers tickets! hah

 

[Richo]

One of the hotels we are staying in LA is 5 minutes from the Staples Center. Now, if I only I can figure out how to rig the draw for Lakers tickets! hah

Man it would be cool to go!

I have to make do with a Pre-Season game in Vegas but it will do.......

Don't forget....hints & tips when you get back please

 

[Tricolour]

that is one of the main things i want to do in my life (go to usa)

sounds like an awesome trip richo, enjoy it

 

[Richo]

that is one of the main things i want to do in my life (go to usa)

sounds like an awesome trip richo, enjoy it

Cheers

This will be my 3rd trip there