October 2020 – Gripped by Travel

Well according to the Rolling Stones*, that would be “Route 66*“. If you are planning a road trip in 2021, then if you haven’t motored west then maybe it’s time that you did.

The original Route 66 was declassified many years ago but with careful planning it is possible to drive along most of it. There are some excellent Historic Route 66 Maps and Guides* available to help you plan your journey. The route from Chicago to Los Angeles links hundreds of rural communities along its 2,448 miles route. Many sections of the route will give you some sense of the what is was like in the heyday of the road.

Chain of Rocks Bridge - Originally built as a toll bridge over the Mississippi. — Chain of Rocks Bridge – Originally built as a toll bridge over the Mississippi.

Should you decide to take a rental car then here is a handy tip to save money. Most people drive the Route 66 East to West, so all the rental cars end up in the West. You can save up to 30% on the cost of your car rental by travelling from West to East.

Will this be the end of the beginning of the trail for you? Route 66 Santa Monica. Enf of the trail sign. — Will this be the end of the beginning of the trail for you?

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Have you been windswept, battered and soaked by Storm Ciara? Then think back to September 2019, Hurricane Dorian hit the Abaco Islands and Grand Bahama island causing $3.4bn worth of damage, 70 people lost their lives and as of November 2019 282 people were still listed as missing.

If you are thinking of a getaway, it’s easy to understand why the Beach Boys would have wanted to take you to the Caribbean.

A holiday in the Bahamas makes great sense at this time of year. Average daytime temperatures range from 25C in February to 28C in April, and your tourism pounds will help the country rebuild.

The Bahamas has beautiful clear waters which are ideal for snorkelling and scuba diving. Explore some of the world’s largest underwater cave systems and one of the largest barrier reefs. The Bahamas consists of 700 islands of which 14 are tourist destinations.