They’ve been in training all year for the big event, and it’s almost upon us – Surf City Surf Dog in Huntington Beach, Southern California.
This is where Bono, the Brazilian labrador made his name (I never did hear if he also wore shades).
And the pupparazi will be at Surf City Surf Dog in Huntington Beach in numbers for the free event on Saturday, September 28.
Where there will be a surFUR expo, athletes of all breeds and pawsome fun!
Earlier this summer I visited Huntington Beach to see Dean Torrence trill Surf City USA and Snoop Dogg have us dancing on the prom to his DJ set.
https://jimmurtytraveltraveltravel.com/2019/06/22/my-weekend-with-marilyn/
And here’s when I tried my hand at surfing on FlowRider on Royal Caribbean’s Independence of the Seas. https://jimmurtytraveltraveltravel.com/a-royal-party/
And watch out for Ireland’s surfing superstar Gearoid McDaid’s masterclass and my day on Oasis of the Seas. http://www.royalcaribbean.com.
I also had a jaunt around Barcelona in the Star Ireland’s Chic magazine out today.
Aer Lingus flies Dublin to LAX with pre-clearance. Visit http://www.aerlingus.com.
I found an economy return for the sample dates of August 31-September 7 from €321.04.
Now I’m a big fan of Kimpton boutique hotels and LOVED the La Peer Hotel in West Hollywood just up from Huntington Beach. Visit http://www.lapeerhotel.com
So I’m angling for a stay at the Kimpton Shorebreak Resort, Huntington Beach when I visit Surf City USA next http://www.surfcityusa.com.. Visit http://www.shorebreakhotel.com. http://www.visitusa.ie.
And some Canaries
The origins of names can be surprising… The Canaries, for example are named after dogs (canaria) and not tweetie-birds.
The most common golden-coloured creatures on the Canaries are the sunbathers on the beaches.
TUI serves the Canaries all year round but if you’re looking for some last-minute sun…
And remembering that elsewhere if you live in the West or South in Ireland is Dublin…
From Cork to Lanzarote: Seven nights’ self-catering, staying at the 2+ Lanzarote Paradise Club, Costa Teguise, from €349pps. August 27
From Shannon to Lanzarote: The same deal but leaving on August 29.
Visit http://www.tuiholidays.ie.
India… at a stretch
Would you like to go to International Yoga Day in India and can you tell me by the close of play today?
As Mamma told me, they’re would be days like this!
Big-hearted fella that I am I nominated a yoga fan to go out there to stretch and contort her limbs.
I’m too kind for my own good!
That’s why I’d keep this Travel Department break to myself.
Explore Amazing India is a 12-night TD active Holidays small group tour.
And there’s more than just yoga.
You’ll cycle through Delhi at sunrise and hike between ancient forts in Jaipur.
How about a traditional homestay, learn to cook traditional Indian food on Dausa and a Hindu aarti ceremony?
As well, of course, as the Taj Mahal and the other iconic sites.
From €1,999pp for 12 nights including return flights and accommodations and features. Visit http://www.tdactiveholidays.ie.
Full steam ahead Thomas
A plaster cast, or stookie where I’m from, is a useful makeshift bridge for a Thomas the Tank Engine track. Take note, Thomas Land.
The Son And Heir had broken an arm but that wouldn’t stop him playing with his favourite toy.
He’ll be interested then in Irish Ferries discount on a trip to Drayton Manor & Thomas Land in Staffordshire near Manchester.
Thomas Land has 25 rides and attractions.
From €595 for a family of four (kids under 11) for three nights in the 3* Tillington Hotel.
It also includes a one-day park pass to Drayton Manor & Thomas Land and a return car ferry.
Valid until August 16. Visit http://www.irishferries.com/drayton.
A call from The Ronald
I seem to be a magnet to American Presidents, living and dead. The Donald, The Dickie and now The Ronald.
The first has cropped up across America and the Caribbean looking for selfies with me.
While the Richard Nixon Library in California invited me to a 50th anniversary of the Moon Landings with Buzz Aldrin in attendance.
Now Ronnie’s pals http://www.reaganfoundation.org want me to get out there for a talk from a Supreme Court Associate Justice.
It’s flattering but if they want me to help run their country get me on the payroll.
Mexican waves
Mexico is one place I reckon The Donald wouldn’t follow me.
But HIS loss.
Escape2 has a seven-night all-inclusive Mexico trip from €1599 including Air France flight, departing November.
Stay at the 4* Riviera Maya. Visit http://www.escape2.ie. Contact (01) 435 0005.
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