It’s been a minute since I’ve been to DC - and I’m probably more obsessed with design/architecture and city layouts than a normal person justifiably should be. But DC is fascinating in that regard between the huge amounts of French influence, Irish White House (Georgian style), heavy influence from historic Roman structures, Victorian style museums. The city is all around amazing - wish I had more time here honestly. Heading to Charleston and Savannah now - any recommendations appreciated.
Definitely take Independence Pass into Aspen. You get off I-70 past Silverthorne and go through Leadville and Twin Lakes. The views at the top are awesome. Also in Aspen go to the Maroon Bells at sunrise if it's a clear day. The way the sun hits the mountains makes them glow orange.
Today is my last day in Aruba before I fly out to go on vacation. Got up to try and see the sunrise 4x while here. Those 4 days have been the ONLY 4 overcast days. So instead I watch the sun rise from my window this last morning. Still gorgeous, but would have been better on the other side of the island. /DearDiary
A lot of the “lists” for Charleston will be solid. 167 Raw, Darling Oyster Bar, Husk, etc. Hall’s for steaks. I really enjoy Edmund’ Oast beer and they’re based there.
Eathan Edwards check out the app called “ChefsFeed.” I’ve used it a few times when in an unfamiliar city and found it to be pretty solid for searching for good food nearby
Will do - trying to go to Husk for sure, go to a good oyster bar, and go to Hall’s. Definitely going to bar hop a good bit in addition to those. Not sure how many days we’re staying yet.
Will always toss out a suggestion for.my buddy's breakfast/brunch spot, Daps. Normally have mimosas on draft but in the covid world, they sell canned mimosas to go.
Savannah = Collins Quarter, The Grey, Wyld Dock Bar, Sorry Charlies Oyster Bar Rooftop, or could just do Husk again. Perry Lane Hotel roof for drinking and Zunzi's if you need a quick bite to eat.
You sound like you are into Urban design. Savannah was the first planned city in the US. Take some time to enjoy the historic squares (and the shades provided by the huge trees).
We’ll have hit 44 states by the end of the trip. One of my main takeaways is that I’m definitely investing in other areas instead of adding anything additional to LA. A lot of really cool cities that would be great to bounce around from.
just got into Tampa area - MLS is from here but hasn’t been here in like 10 years so any recommendations definitely appreciated.
Oh, didn’t realize she was. You can probably get 2 seats at the bar at Bern’s. Armature Works. Channelside. https://www.the-mainboard.com/index...petersburg-thread-shut-it-down.120815/page-34
Nope, stay away from our cheap good cash flowing midwestern cities. Columbus is already starting to get too expensive to invest in. I don't want Pittsburgh or Indy to be next. The amount of Californians, Denverites, and Seattlans coming in and driving up the local prices is getting frustrating.
Anyone receive the email from Southwest about converting travel funds expiring in Sept. 2022 to Rapid Reward points? Thoughts?
maybe this starts a trend of airlines treating passengers with less contempt for a few years my dad mentioned told me this weekend that he was converting the fares he had bought for me, him, and my brother to go to the now-cancelled Army-Princeton football game at West Point this October to Rapid Reward points and he thought it was a good deal
thinking about doing some travel in the US since international travel is out right now. Vale or somewhere in CO for a ski trip , maybe Jackson Hole WY, Glacier National Park, etc.
Just got into New Orleans - I’m from here originally but it’s been a minute since I’ve been back if anyone has any recs.
Don’t know what’s open or not but Cochon Butcher. Cochon is also fantastic. Went last May and the hard part was narrowing down what great restaurants to actually go to.
Planning a southern Utah area national parks trip for November. Would like to hit Zion, Bryce, Capitol Reef, Canyonlands, Arches, Grand Canyon, and Monument Valley over a 10-11 day time frame. Probably fly in and out of Vegas.
Thinking about flying in to Salt Lake in October and doing this exact itinerary....any specific recommendations? I'm assuming camping spots are all reserved up, did you stay in hotels? Camper van?
Wife and I have done all of these except Capitol Reef and Monument Valley in two trips. One for Zion, Bryce, and Grand Canyon. And just got back from Canyonlands and Arches. Southern Utah is my favorite place in the whole country. Let me know if you need recommendations.
What has American Airlines' reputation been during COVID? Pretty shitty/packed flights? I haven't been paying attention. Can get RT to Oaxaca in Dec/Jan for less than $500 right now.
AA's reputation is always shit, COVID or not but if it's a good deal and you can handle a packed flight, go for it. Personally we chose to fly Alaska through SEA to Glacier rather than take a direct flight because we didn't want to have someone in the middle seat coughing on us
What are everyone's thoughts on international travel in the next few months? Obviously, the most responsible thing would be to stay put and continue to avoid contact as much as possible. But, as was kind of predicted, people can only take so much time in "lockdown" (using the term loosely), and many places are re-opening out of shear necessity. It doesn't look like COVID will be going away in the foreseeable future, so is it going to be generally accepted to travel and take all necessary precautions? Just continue to wear a mask, socially distance when possible, etc., and just accept that as the new reality? People are starting to travel within the US following certain guidelines, so is it really that different to do the same internationally? Obviously trying to justify it to myself.
I just don’t want to be an asshole American, travel abroad get sick and take away resources from that country. I would hate to be that prick who takes a hospital bed from a citizen just because I can afford it, but yeah you’re right how much longer can people hold out ?
100% Purely anecdotal of course, but my social media has lots of Americans traveling to Mexico (cabo, mainly) and the Caribbean. And Europeans are traveling everywhere (with predictably terrible results...)
Too much uncertainty IMO. If you can just go at the drop of a hat that's one thing, but you really have no idea what things are going to be like in a month or two I'm optimistic that post-vaccine travel will be a lot easier and more predictable next summer, at least to Europe/equivalent
I flew four legs on AA in late June. All four legs were completely full, every seat. No mask issues on three of the legs. I had a problem from Rapid City, SD to Charlotte it was a small plane and both flight attendants wore their masks like chin straps. The lady in front of me said something to one of them about it, and she said she had it on so she was in compliance. I DMd American on twitter to complain, and filed a complaint on their website.
Americans aren't even allowed in most countries right now. There's really no point in thinking about international travel this year.
For Asia, Europe, and SA, you're mostly right. Lots of folks are going to Mexico right now, though. I realize it's not the smartest decision.