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Had a bit of a wander around #santamonica today. It’s my last Sunday here for a couple of weeks as I’m heading back to the UK for a couple of weeks! Since arriving here about 2 months ago I’ve properly fallen for this place! Going to miss it when I leave! 
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Had a bit of a wander around #santamonica today. It’s my last Sunday here for a couple of weeks as I’m heading back to the UK for a couple of weeks! Since arriving here about 2 months ago I’ve properly fallen for this place! Going to miss it when I leave! . . #SantaMonicaPier #VisitSantaMonica #SantaMonicaBeach #DiscoverSantaMonica #SoCalVibes #SantaMonicaLife #CaliforniaCoast #SantaMonicaSunset #WestCoastLiving #SantaMonicaVibes #InstaSantaMonica #BeachLife #ExploreSantaMonica #SantaMonicaViews #LosAngelesBeach #SantaMonicaBlvd #SantaMonicaLifestyle #SunshineStateOfMind #SantaMonicaFun #PierViews #SantaMonicaMoments #CaliDreamin #SantaMonicaBreeze #CoastalLiving
3 days ago
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1/6
Had an amazing time touring the @dodgers Dodger Stadium today! 🏟️⚾️ Got to walk on the edge of the field, check out the dugout, and see all the behind-the-scenes action! The history, the views, the Dodgers’ legacy—everything was unforgettable. 💙✨ Definitely a must-do for any fan!
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Had an amazing time touring the @dodgers Dodger Stadium today! 🏟️⚾️ Got to walk on the edge of the field, check out the dugout, and see all the behind-the-scenes action! The history, the views, the Dodgers’ legacy—everything was unforgettable. 💙✨ Definitely a must-do for any fan! #DodgerStadiumTour #LADodgers #DodgersNation #DodgerBlue #GoDodgers #BleedBlue #LosAngelesDodgers #DodgerStadium #DodgersWin #DodgersBaseball #DodgersFans #DodgerPride #DodgerFamily #LetsGoDodgers #DodgersStrong #DodgersForever #ChavezRavine #DodgersHighlights #DodgerLove #TrueBlue #Dodgers2024 #DodgersLife #DodgersCommunity #DodgersFanatic #DodgersSupport #DodgersFaithful #worldseries #worldserieschamps
1 week ago
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2/6
Realised that I missed the one month anniversary of being here in #losangeles. Some days it feels like I have been here months and months. Other days feels like I have only been here a week. It’s been a lot of hard work with meetings most day from 6am (some 5.30) right through to 6/7pm. Lots to take in, lots to work on, and lots to drive forward. Of course though I have tried to do a lot of things along side that to make the time here enjoyable at evenings and weekends. Having been to a couple of @dodgers games, a @lafc game, the @petersenmuseum, @indycar as well as a bit closer to home the @santamonicapier. I have been made to feel so welcome by colleagues and friends. Got a few days in Vegas coming up, some @nascar and then hopefully will catch @lakers game. It’s been an utterly amazing experience being here and just grateful to be given the opportunity by my company to do this, even for a couple of months… 
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#LosAngeles #LA #CityOfAngels #ExploreLA #LosAngelesLife #LAStyle #LAInsta #LosAngelesVibes #VisitLA #DiscoverLA #LAAdventures #LosAngelesLiving #LAViews #InstaLA #LosAngelesLove #LAHotspots #LosAngelesLifestyle #LAMoments #LosAngelesCulture #LALife #LosAngelesDreams #LAExperience #LALocal #LosAngelesSunset #LAHighlights
Realised that I missed the one month anniversary of being here in #losangeles. Some days it feels like I have been here months and months. Other days feels like I have only been here a week. It’s been a lot of hard work with meetings most day from 6am (some 5.30) right through to 6/7pm. Lots to take in, lots to work on, and lots to drive forward. Of course though I have tried to do a lot of things along side that to make the time here enjoyable at evenings and weekends. Having been to a couple of @dodgers games, a @lafc game, the @petersenmuseum, @indycar as well as a bit closer to home the @santamonicapier. I have been made to feel so welcome by colleagues and friends. Got a few days in Vegas coming up, some @nascar and then hopefully will catch @lakers game. It’s been an utterly amazing experience being here and just grateful to be given the opportunity by my company to do this, even for a couple of months… . . #LosAngeles #LA #CityOfAngels #ExploreLA #LosAngelesLife #LAStyle #LAInsta #LosAngelesVibes #VisitLA #DiscoverLA #LAAdventures #LosAngelesLiving #LAViews #InstaLA #LosAngelesLove #LAHotspots #LosAngelesLifestyle #LAMoments #LosAngelesCulture #LALife #LosAngelesDreams #LAExperience #LALocal #LosAngelesSunset #LAHighlights
1 month ago
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3/6
Second part of my weekend was @nashvillesuperspeedway for the @indycar championship final which saw @alexpalou crowned a 3 time champion in the series. Having also done the @indianapolismotorspeedway #indy500 this year it was great to see another race! Also got myself paddock pass and it’s such good value to be able to get up close to all the teams, cars and drivers. #indycar for me really is the best value and exciting racing on the planet! 
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Second part of my weekend was @nashvillesuperspeedway for the @indycar championship final which saw @alexpalou crowned a 3 time champion in the series. Having also done the @indianapolismotorspeedway #indy500 this year it was great to see another race! Also got myself paddock pass and it’s such good value to be able to get up close to all the teams, cars and drivers. #indycar for me really is the best value and exciting racing on the planet! . . #bigmachineIndyCar #NashvilleSuperspeedway #IndyCarNashville #RacingNashville #IndyCarSeries #MotorsportNashville #NashvilleRacing #NashvilleIndyCar #FastCars #NashvilleGP #Superspeedway #IndyCarRacing #NashvilleMotorsport #RaceWeekend #IndyCarFans #Indy500 #RacingCommunity #IndyCarLife #NashvilleTrack #OpenWheelRacing #NashvilleSpeedway #IndyAction #RaceDay #NashvilleIndy #RacingSeason
2 months ago
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4/6
36 hours in Nashville. Was meant to watching the baseball @nashvillesounds but sadly the weather got the better of the match. Then onto the @nashvillesuperspeedway on the Sunday for a full on day of @indycar racing and to see the end of the season! So tired at the end of the busy weekend but was great weekend away! 
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#Nashville #MusicCity #NashvilleTennessee #VisitNashville #NashvilleLife #DowntownNashville #NashvilleVibes #NashvilleMusic #ExploreNashville #NashvilleLove #NashvilleScene #NashvilleLiving #NashvilleGram #NashvilleAdventures #NashvilleNightlife #NashvilleCulture #NashvilleEats #NashvilleBound #NashvilleStyle #DiscoverNashville #NashvilleHotChicken #NashvilleEvents #NashvilleVacation #NashvilleHomes #NashvilleFun
36 hours in Nashville. Was meant to watching the baseball @nashvillesounds but sadly the weather got the better of the match. Then onto the @nashvillesuperspeedway on the Sunday for a full on day of @indycar racing and to see the end of the season! So tired at the end of the busy weekend but was great weekend away! . . #Nashville #MusicCity #NashvilleTennessee #VisitNashville #NashvilleLife #DowntownNashville #NashvilleVibes #NashvilleMusic #ExploreNashville #NashvilleLove #NashvilleScene #NashvilleLiving #NashvilleGram #NashvilleAdventures #NashvilleNightlife #NashvilleCulture #NashvilleEats #NashvilleBound #NashvilleStyle #DiscoverNashville #NashvilleHotChicken #NashvilleEvents #NashvilleVacation #NashvilleHomes #NashvilleFun
2 months ago
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5/6
Great fun this evening at my first @dodgers game! Giving everything that #losangeles and the #usa has to offer a try! Great win for the #dodgers! Tried the food, got some merch, bought a drink and tried to say out of the sun! It was a hot one out there! Only Downside was taking an hour to get out of the stadium! What an enjoyable night though!
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#LADodgers #DodgersNation #DodgersBaseball #GoDodgers #BleedBlue #DodgerStadium #DodgersWin #LosAngelesDodgers #DodgerFans #DodgersGame #LetsGoDodgers #DodgerBlue #DodgersPride #DodgersFamily #DodgersFan #LABaseball #DodgersForever #Dodgers2024 #DodgerLove #ChavezRavine #DodgersStrong #DodgerLife #DodgersHighlights #TrueBlue #DodgerFaithful
Great fun this evening at my first @dodgers game! Giving everything that #losangeles and the #usa has to offer a try! Great win for the #dodgers! Tried the food, got some merch, bought a drink and tried to say out of the sun! It was a hot one out there! Only Downside was taking an hour to get out of the stadium! What an enjoyable night though! . . #LADodgers #DodgersNation #DodgersBaseball #GoDodgers #BleedBlue #DodgerStadium #DodgersWin #LosAngelesDodgers #DodgerFans #DodgersGame #LetsGoDodgers #DodgerBlue #DodgersPride #DodgersFamily #DodgersFan #LABaseball #DodgersForever #Dodgers2024 #DodgerLove #ChavezRavine #DodgersStrong #DodgerLife #DodgersHighlights #TrueBlue #DodgerFaithful
2 months ago
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6/6

Holiday Inn Southend

Holiday Inn Southend

A trip on this occasion not for business but personal reasons led us to a newish Holiday Inn Southend just in view of the airport. From the outside the building looks stylish and smart. It's got a hint of cruise liner and art deco styling about it. I loved the glass wrap around and actually shows what can be done with a modern build and it doesn't have to be boring box shape hotel.

The hotel as I said is just by the airport. "London Southend" isn't one of the UK biggest airport's. It mostly serves domestic travel, and the one time that I've flown out of it I got from the car park to the gate in something like 12 minuets. Try doing that at Heathrow! The hotel and airport though are just on the north of the city. This makes it not too hard to get to, but on the down side if you are wanting the hotel for a night on the town, you are going to have to pay a taxi ride.

If you are heading on an early flight you can not only use the car park next door as it's "long stay parking" you'll be able to walk to the terminal. See the picture below of our view to the planes. My worry was with the airport traffic it would be noisy in the room, but actually good double glazing means you really don't hear much.

Getting into the room it was nice and modern and felt really fresh. A nice big bed greeted us along with a good desk for working at, nice modern decor and a slight hint of the air travel that the hotel had clearly been built for. This holiday inn is clearly new and in a good state of repair. I really like these HI's because you feel that the price you are paying is worth the value. Get an old and tired one and you realise at times what a difference you can get in the brand across the country.

Certainly this one had all the mod con's like sockets by the bed, and sockets that had USB cables. All simple things, but all things that make such a difference!

There is a restaurant on the top floor called 1935. It looks presentation wise great, with a great range of food and drink on offer. Sadly were eating in the room that night as I had to finish a load of work and my other half wasn't able to eat much. I can't therefore vouch for the standard of this food. We did however try the Room service. My Chicken Caesar salad was great and the cheesecake even better...!  If you fancy something a little more "dirty" there is a McDonalds next door...

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Southend Airport
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Holiday Inn Southend
Holiday Inn Southend

Wifi in the hotel is free and there are the usual Iron and Ironing board in the room. There is a small mini bar also in the room as well.

The hotel has a good fitness suit (having had a PT session in the morning) I didn't make use of the facilties but a peer into them they looked smart and well cared for. We got a very warm welcome at the hotel and found all the staff helpful for our stay.

I had a very good nights stay and sleep. The bed was really comfortable and the standard of Holiday Inn providing 2 different types of pillows for me always allows a great nights sleep.

A nice shower to wake you in the morning was awaiting you as well. Always a great benefit to me - can't stand something that's no more than a dribble!

A good layout for the breakfast was included in my package price, with the standard option for continental and also cooked. As I'm still on the health drive I stuck to the continental!

All in all a great stay at a clean, smart and presentable hotel with great connections for the airport.

If you liked this review why don't you catch some of my other reviews?

Summary

Hotel Address: Holiday Inn Southend, 77 EastWoodbury Crescent, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6XG
Wifi: Free, and good speed
Sockets by Bed: Yes (also with USB points)
Parking: £8 per day - this was with discount for hotel guests.
Shower: Good and Warm!
Price: From about £80 per night
Official Star Rating: 4 Stars
TS Rating: 4.5 Stars
TS Comment: All in all a great stay at a clean, smart and presentable hotel with great connections for the airport. Sadly not likely to be this way again for a while, but I'll certainly be booking here again if we are!

More info: https://hisouthend.com/

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