The New Travel Thread: Now with write ups in the OP

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  1. AptosDuck

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    California Golden Bears

  2. HunterPKP

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    Giacomos is damn good. It's been surpassed for me by Prezza. Bucatini is Bolognese are tits at Prezza.

    If you go to Cambridge, eat at Henrietta's Table for brunch. It's so damned good. Chipped Beef with a fried egg is got damn delicious. Beehive is another good spot for brunch. Get the Eggs Shahshuka.

    If you're drinking, we really enjoy Bostonia Public House. Also has a great brunch and one of the better scotch collections in Boston. Black Rose has a sassy Irish bartender. She'll drink you under the table when management is close by.

    Myers & Chang for Asian fusion. Damn good.
     
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  3. HunterPKP

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    It really is damn good. The servers drink wine while they are working. When they show up at your table, be ready to order. They'll walk away otherwise. Get in line early. Doors open at 4:30pm and the line will be around the corner by 3:45. It's worth it.
     
  4. BayouMafia

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    Last month I met user Jean-Ralphio at Panza across the street from Giacomo's. Food was excellent and while we waited 30 minutes or so, I can't imagine the food at Giacomo's was so much better that it would justify waiting in the line that stretched around the block, but I guess it comes down to how much vacation time you want to spend waiting around.

    If you're going to be at Harvard Mr Bartley's is an outstanding burger and cool atmosphere.
     
  5. Nug

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    Next time you're in Seattle, if you don't offer the same courtesy I'm going to be extremely upset. May even make a disparaging comment or two.
     
  6. Jean-Ralphio

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    He even paid for dinner too. BayouMafia is a true gentleman. it was a a great time.
     
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  7. BayouMafia

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    Just put together a work trip for June 10-12, so either that Monday or Tuesday evening I'm available :bunnywithapancakeonitshead:
     
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  8. Nug

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    6/11
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  9. BayouMafia

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  10. Arkadin

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    Can we send a videographer along
     
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  11. Nug

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    I'll bring my dog, but he lacks opposable thumbs. I'll strap the gopro to his head.
     
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  12. Arkadin

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    He shoots better footage than I do
     
  13. Arkadin

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    These sweet fares to Germany make us feel all tingly inside.

    These are American and British Airways basic economy fares, which means checked baggage and early seat selection are not included. It costs $60 each way to check a bag.

    All prices are for roundtrip flights and in USD unless otherwise stated.
    TO: Frankfurt (FRA)

    Chicago (ORD) - $364

    Denver (DEN) - $431

    Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - $391

    Las Vegas (LAS) - $431

    Los Angeles (LAX) - $400

    New York City (LGA) - $351

    Orlando (MCO) - $414

    San Francisco (SFO) - $384

    San Jose (SJC) - $382


    TO: Munich (MUC)

    Chicago (ORD) - $337

    Denver (DEN) - $437

    Las Vegas (LAS) - $407

    Los Angeles (LAX) - $377

    New York City (JFK) - $345

    New York City (LGA) - $337

    Newark (EWR) - $337

    Orlando (MCO) - $400

    San Francisco (SFO) - $357

    San Jose (SJC) - $387



    WHEN: Varies by route. Some routes have limited availability. Generally late October 2019 through early April 2020, including Thanksgiving but excluding Xmas/NYE
     
  14. Where Eagles Dare

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    Priority pass is pretty fucking useless a lot of the time

    In O'Hare and you can't get to a single fucking lounge bc the transfer is only for intl flights
     
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  15. Where Eagles Dare

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    It's remarkable how much better Atlanta is in almost every category vs every other major domestic airport
     
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  16. Oranjello

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    Why else do you think they give it away?
     
  17. Arkadin

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    Been useful to me many times over
     
  18. Where Eagles Dare

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    When it's not useful it is supper fucking annoying.

    Also ORD's fault bc they don't have a fucking train between terminals
     
  19. tjosu

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    Headed to Boston in a couple days and doing a Fenway tour so I’ll let you know how that is
     
  20. Walt Disney

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    Miami/South Beach or Cuba in June?

    :dubioustrump:
     
  21. Arkadin

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    Miami sucks go to Cuba
     
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  22. 941Gator

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    Cuba.
     
  23. Lyrtch

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    ORD in general has awful lounge access
     
  24. Arkadin

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    Solid fares to the US Virgin Islands.

    Routes on American and JetBlue are regular economy and include early seat selection. Delta and United routes are basic economy, which means checked baggage and early seat selection are not included. Note that Delta includes a full-size carry-on in basic economy while United does not. A checked bag costs $30 each way on all airlines in both basic and regular economy.

    All prices are for roundtrip flights and in USD unless otherwise stated.
    TO: St. Thomas (STT)

    Baltimore (BWI) - $299

    Boston (BOS) - $291

    Buffalo (BUF) - $296

    Cincinnati (CVG) - $361

    Cleveland (CLE) - $299

    Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - $247

    Hartford (BDL) - $351

    Las Vegas (LAS) - $359

    Los Angeles (LAX) - $337

    Miami (MIA) - $224*

    Myrtle Beach (MYR) - $375

    New York City (JFK) - $286*

    New York City (LGA) - $295

    Newark (EWR) - $295

    Orlando (MCO) - $238

    Raleigh (RDU) - $299

    Richmond (RIC) - $329

    San Diego (SAN) - $356

    San Francisco (SFO) - $353

    San Jose (SJC) - $329

    Syracuse (SYR) - $312

    Tampa (TPA) - $270

    Washington DC (DCA) - $341

    Washington DC (IAD) - $341

    Yuma (YUM) - $377


    TO: St. Croix (STX)

    Hartford (BDL) - $363

    Miami (MIA) - $276

    Tampa (TPA) - $256


    * - nonstop / direct


    WHEN: Varies greatly by route. Some routes have limited availability. Generally August through early November 2019 and January through April 2020
     
  25. Smuggy

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    Are you already locked in on Hyannis for 4 nights? I went to Newport/Hyannis/Cape Cod/Boston in the Fall and thought Hyannis was kind of a dump. Newport was awesome and I would try to spend at least a night or two there.
     
  26. dahldennsull

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    currently booking Beloved Playa Mujeres for wife's 30th. Rated as #11 on TripAdvisors all-inclusive list, but that combined with the fact we are goign the week after christmas, and every other nice place is booked up or expensive as hell, this was pretty reasonable. Smaller, quieter than the normal options, adult-only, this will be a nice 4-night reprieve from our almost 3 year old and 1 year old at the time of the trip. :ahh:

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  27. Nug

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    I've never done the all-inclusive thing, but I have many friends with newborns and toddlers that have gone that route just for the reprieve you mention. I 100% get it. :respek:
     
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  28. pianoman

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    Wife and I have stayed at the Excellence Playa Mujeres right next door to this. Make sure to take the ferry out to Isla Mujeres one of the days. Playa Norte out on the isle is way nicer than the beach Beloved and Excellence are on.
     
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  29. Lyrtch

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    had this at the top of my list if we decide to take this type of vacation for years

    the rooftop private pool seems nice
     
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  30. pianoman

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    We had a rooftop pool room and honestly it wasn't worth it. They're not heated so unless you go peak summer they're not warm enough to enjoy just lounging in.
     
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  31. Nug

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    ohhaithur Arkadin I can't find the credit card thread.

    I hit my bonus and used all my AAdvantage miles (2 tickets from Spain back to Seattle for $11 :dennard:)

    Learn me on how to churn the next AA card(s) for more 60K bonuses. When/how/etc.

    Much obliged.
     
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  32. Nug

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    Also, are there any referrals for Chase CSP or CSR? Saw conflicting information through Google.
     
  33. AptosDuck

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    We've got an airbnb on the water somewhere, so if nothing else we can chill out with a nice view. We were thinking that we'd use Hyannis as a base of operations for going to Plymouth, the Cape, and Newport but not actually do much in Hyannis itself.
     
  34. WC

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  35. ohhaithur

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    Shoot me a pm or post in that thread. We can have fun
     
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  36. dahldennsull

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    that is the room we are doing, but it was less about the rooftop pool and more about more privacy being in a little casita, and having a 2nd story room that has easy access, isn't on ground floor, and the balcony will be used.

    primary lay out and water time will be at beach/pool. I was surprised there is not much added cost for one of these rooms compared to the lowest price junior suite. Otherwise I may not do it, but the perks outweighed the small cost add

    thanks for the tip!

    i understand all-inclusive isn't for everyone nor every trip, but for a get away, pure relaxation, don't want to do anything or make decisions, its perfect. Limited food options so no decision fatigue, quiet, limited attendees, but can go walks on beach for people watching etc. Can't wait
     
  37. jvo25

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    Finalized my first trip to Europe for July:

    July 5 - 8 in Barcelona (Airbnb with 3 buddies)
    July 8 - 10 in Prague (Airbnb with 3 buddies)
    July 10 - 14 in Hvar (Airbnb with 3 buddies)
    July 14 - 16 in Dubrovnik (Airbnb solo)
    July 16 - 19 in Amsterdam (St. Christopher's Inn Hostel, solo)
    July 19 - 21 in London (solo, TBD on airbnb/hostel)
    Flying back to San Diego on the 21st

    I've scoured this thread for recs on bars/activities/meals etc, but does anyone else have any input on that front? Much appreciated.
     
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  38. Arkadin

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    More hostel, less airbnb
     
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  39. jvo25

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    We are actually probably doing a Hostel in Barcelona, but Airbnb's are already booked for Prague, Hvar, and Dubrovnik :dealwithit:. We have 4 outgoing dudes, we figured it wouldn't be too hard to meet up with people/chicks at the bars.
     
  40. Arkadin

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    Ok. But it's much more fun in the hostels
     
  41. Nug

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    Did you book through Hostelworld?

    Granted it was in 2012 (fuck that's depressing), but I stayed in St. Christopher's in Amsterdam and hated it. In all my travels one of the worst I've stayed in. It will by hot AF that time of year and they didn't have AC at that time. But again, that was 7 years ago.

    Re: Hvar -- Hula Hula is an awesome bar for sunset. Kiva Bar is a great spot.

    I'd definitely keep the airbnb in Dubrovnik, not much of a nightlife, will probably be good to chill out after partying in Hvar. Don't imagine you'll have trouble meeting people in Barca or Prague regardless.
     
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  42. jvo25

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    I booked directly through St. Christopher's Inn website (https://www.st-christophers.co.uk/hostels/europe/amsterdam). They have a couple of hostels in Amsterdam, I'm staying at The Winston and not the Flying Pig. I'm not sure if that makes a difference, but that's not what I like to hear haha. Thanks for the recs for Hvar.I definitely plan to recuperate in Dubrovnik and do more sightseeing/relaxing after Hvar.
     
  43. Arkadin

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    There is some pretty intense nightlife in Dubrovnik. Culture club or whatever is nuts all night right outside the old city. Few other places I don't recall right now
     
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  44. Nug

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    I didn't look very hard, and was pretty exhausted after Hvar. Only went out 1-2 nights.

    My foot was also the size of a watermelon after getting bit by some spider/insect in Hvar and then going swimming.
     
  45. Nug

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    I'm sure you'll be fine, it won't make or break the trip. Maybe you'll get a good story out of it.

    In the future, I'd recommend booking through hostelworld because they have free cancellation up until like 48 hours before your stay.
     
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  46. Room 15

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    Sometimes you get better rates booking direct. Just depends on how concrete your plans are
     
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  47. jvo25

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    That’s why I booked direct. Had the best reviews on Hostelworld but everyone said to book direct for that reason.
     
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  48. Nug

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    lil GoPro action



    Youtube link might be down:
     
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  49. tjosu

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    General boarding on the train from NY to Boston is terrible; loaded with assholes who want their own space so they just put their bags in the seat next to them. It’s a total crapshoot on who guesses the correct track so you can board first which makes it worse if you’re wrong since Penn Station is such a cluster
     
  50. CoastalOrange

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    I'll have to remember the name of the restaurant in Hyannis but the GF and I had one of our best meals there over a year ago and still talk about it. Had a cheese plate, some oysters, beers, and swordfish chop. Amazing.