Didn't see any feedback so wanted to give the thread my current research on St Kitts and Nevis. Will update after the trip on what we actually did, where we ate, etc... but this is the current list I've put together after searching and reading: 1) St Kitts To-Do a) Basseterre - Natl Museum - Independence Square - St Kitts Scenic Railway Ltd. - Saturday Morning market at Basseterre Public Market b) Frigate Bay & SE Peninsula - Timothy Hill Overlook - Marriott golf course - Park Hyatt spa - Hibiscus Spirits -- Rum tasting c) Northeast Area - Drive loop around St. Kitts (@ 35 miles) - Wingfield Estate St. Kitts -- old ruins - Rum Tour -- Old Road Rum Co; oldest rum distillery in Caribbean - Romney Manor -- former house of Wingfield Estate owners; tour gardens (350 yr old saman tree) - Black Rocks (near Saddlers Village) - Brimstone Hill Fortress Natl Park - Hike Mt. Liamuiga -- 2.5 mile hike; up to 3,792 ft above sea level; 4.5 – 5 hrs Beaches - White House Bay (SE Peninsula) -- great sunset views - Cockleshell Beach (SE Peninsula) - South Friars Bay Beach (SE Peninsula) - Banana Bay Beach (SE Peninsula – next to Park Hyatt) - Majors Bay Beach (SE Peninsula) - Dieppe Bay (NE Area) -- Black sand beach Food & Bev & Misc a) Basseterre - El Fredo’s -- Creole snapper, garlic shrimp, oxtail soup, or goat stew - Serendipity -- Pricier but tasty - Mrs. Moore’s Eat to Live Snackette b) Frigate Bay & SE Peninsula - Shipwreck Beach Bar -- best on Sundays for live music; jerk pork - Orchid Bay Beach House restaurant - Reggae Beach Bar -- best night is Fridays for lobster-fest - Mill St. Kitts -- Breakfast or lunch - Rock Lobster -- get the rock lobster, mixed seafood platter, or the blackened mahi mahi - Marshall’s -- higher end; great experience with local owner - Jamrock -- social, laid back atmosphere - Spice Mill -- near Park Hyatt; bar area as well - Rituals Coffee House -- Coffee and breakfast c) Northeast Area - Kitchen -- Restaurant in Bell Mont Farm hotel; dasheen (taro root) risotto - Arthur’s Restaurant & Bar -- Bell Mont Farm on Dieppe Bay; Coconut dumplings - Sprat Net -- Live music (Wed & Sat); arrive early to get seat to see sunset - Shopping -- Caribelle Batik, located at Romney Manor (pillow covers)
2) Nevis To-Do a) Charlestown - Museum of Nevis History - Hamilton Estate Ruins -- Hard to find so ask for directions from tourist office - Bath Hot Spring -- Banks of the Bath Stream b) Northern Nevis - Mt. Nevis hike -- steep and strenuous (and trail not always marked); @ 4 hrs *Sunrise Tours (nevisnaturetours.com) -- hiking guide - Bike Tours (Wheel World Cycle Shop) or Horse-back Riding Tours (Nevis Equestrian Centre) c) Southern Nevis - Botanical Gardens of Nevis - Golden Rock Nature Trail -- Departs from Golden Rock Inn; moderate hike from rainforest along ridgeline; free map available at inn’s reception desk Beaches a) Charlestown b) Northern Nevis - Lovers Beach à Apr – Nov = turtle-nesting; park next to “Sea Haven Beach” sign, then 500ft - Pinney’s Beach -- beach bars; northern side = 4 Seasons Hotel; busy on Sundays - Nisbet Beach -- Access via Nisbet Plantation Beach Club – turn into hotel driveway then follow dirt track on the right down to beach - Oualie Beach -- Sunset views of St. Kitts; Oualie Beach Resort c) Southern Nevis Food & Bev & Misc a) Charlestown - Wilma’s Diner -- Lunch; daily changing menu; make reservations for dinner (3 course meal) - Octagon Bar - Happy Endings -- Lunch - Nevis Peak brewery -- Closed on Mondays b) Northern Nevis - Sunshine’s Beach Bar & Grill -- Killer Bee rum punch - Gin Trap Bar & Restaurant -- Sunset views to St. Kitts; farm to table; lunch and dinner hours - Chrishi Beach Club -- Visit during day; Burgers and “Deep French Kiss” to eat - Drift -- higher end restaurant; cocktails - Yachtsman Grill -- beachfront; wine options - Mango restaurant (in 4 Seasons Hotel) - Oualie Beach Restaurant -- Freshly caught seafood, relaxed atmosphere c) Southern Nevis - Hermitage Plantation Inn -- Rum punch; West Indian Pig Roast (Wednesday) - Bananas Restaurant -- Sunset views and cocktails - Golden Rock Inn -- Located in historic sugar mill; all 3 meals, tho closing at times between them
hey travel nerds. i'm going to canada this summer, flying in and out of calgary if that matters. our return flight is early so was going to leave area where were staying and get an in terminal hotel night before to avoid doing the security bullshit in the morning. but just read something pm airport website about they now don't let you go thru customs/security until 2 hours before departure. so would i be wasting money for the in terminal hotel when i can get a hotel very close to airport for cheaper? was really excited to just already be in the airport when i woke up but wasn't sure how that worked for international flights anyways tbh tia
this is the way we did it and it was awesome. Jasper had great vibes and is beautiful. not sure how it’s doing since the fire but hope it’s back to what it was before it’s an expensive city but well worth visiting. I think we stayed at a Marriott on points. might be cheaper to do north Vancouver somewhere and take the ferry or maybe somewhere out off the light rail lines. awesome town
you would still have to go through security in the morning, the in terminal hotel just saves you the time of transport to the airport via shuttle or rental car. it would be my preference but if it’s way cheaper to stay off airport and take a shuttle then just add 20 or 30 min to your time in the morning
we will have a rental car and zero chance we would make it back to calgary in time to not pay for the extra day anyway so this is a no brainer. thank you but im also now sad that sounded so dope to sleep in and just wake up brush my teeth and walk to the gate
Sometimes the hotels connected to the airport have their own private security lines but I don't think that will help you in Calgary since you'll have to clear US customs before departure
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Calgary airport isnt massive and fairly basic. An easy to navigate process. Dont know the departure time but I would not sacrifice a final night doing/seeing what yall went there for.
He barely was able to secure pants for his son last weekend. Let’s try and be careful what we tag as basic iywis
One thing I've started doing recently is taking my yeti tumblers and getting a double cappuccino from the lounge so I can have good coffee on my flights. GoodForAnother you'll be happy to know I have my backpack at my feet in first class as I'm double fisting a mimosa and double cappuccino
Has anybody visited Oxford or Cambridge? Looking to do a day trip from London but can probably only fit in 1 of them. Any tip on which one to would be best to do?
I live about 45 min from Cambs. Oxford feels older, Cambs is a bit more vibrant. Both are very walkable and easy to get to by train. However, they’re doing some work on the line between London and Cambs on weekends so I’d do it on a week day. Cambridge is very photogenic, has a good central market to wander around, the Fitzwilliam museum is a must, if you’ve not done it before I recommend doing one of the punting tours (you can rent your own boat but I recommend doing one of the ones where a uni kid does the rowing and the talking). TONS of excellent places to eat on the “town” side of the city (the “gown” side is more chains and clubs).
Spent about two weeks in Cambridge many years ago while my father was doing doctoral research at the Wren Library archives. Loved the St. John's/Trinity area. Punted on the Cam. Checked out Newton's death mask. If you're looking for a day trip from London, you might consider Canterbury. We spent two days there in 2016 and had a really good time.
Agree on Canterbury. The cathedral is breathtaking as are the abbey ruins, and there’s a very old church called St Martins just up the road from both of these. There’s also a place in Kent about 30min from Canterbury called the Crab Museum that tells feminist and leftist history through crab dioramas.
I know there are some Seattle/Vancouver bros in here. Can somebody link me any travel recs? Primarily looking for food recs in both cities. Want to stay under $20 per person for all meals.
Anybody have good/recent Istanbul recs? Going to be there for 3 nights at the end of a Greece trip (flying back to LA from IST) Looking for: Specific hotel recs, where to stay to avoid the tourist crap, what's actually worth seeing, etc Thanks in advance
Going to San Diego this summer when wife has an event at convention center and never been. Any recs? Disappointed the Padres will be out of town
There are tons of restaurant recs in this thread. We just got back from there and had an incredible meal at Callie, maybe my favorite dinner experience ever. We forgot to get reservations at Cesarina so went to Elvira instead and it was very tasty. Wayfarer bakery for some pastries then walk down to the water to watch surfers. Bummed we couldn’t get to Sushi Ota which seems like a unanimous recommendation.
Will you be staying downtown near the convention center? If so, Callie and Animae are nearby and great options for dinner. You can cross the bridge and check out Hotel Del on Coronado. Walk the property and have a drink on the deck. Little Italy is a few miles away and packed with walkable restaurants and shops. Born and Raised if you want a steakhouse. Ironside is a cool spot. Morning Glory if you wanna do brunch at a lively spot. You can do the USS Midway aircraft carrier tour. Wolf in the Woods, Fort Oak, and Cardellino are restaurants in my neighborhood that I’ll always recommend. Izakaya Masa is a hole in the wall Japanese spot that I’ve always enjoyed. First timer in San Diego has to check out La Jolla cove IMO. Windansea Beach if you wanna chill on the beach. Marisi is a good Italian spot. George’s at the Cove is a great spot if you want a rooftop. Comedor Nishi and the cottage for breakfast. If you do Wayfarer Pastry I highly recommend ordering the day before. The line can get crazy. Grab a bench at Calumet Park and sit atop the cliffs for a peaceful oceanside spot. Law Street Beach/Palisades Park if you’re looking for more action. Can always do hike in Torrey Pines. Monarch Ocean Pub in Del Mar for a great outdoor happy hour spot. Poseidon is a decent restaurant but they do offer tables right on the beach which is great. There’s more to explore in North County in Encinitas and Carlsbad. North Park and Ocean Beach are popular spots as well. Museums and Botanical Garden in Balboa Park. The San Diego Zoo really is top notch. There’s a San Diego thread on here with plenty of recs as well. And maybe some in the Southern California thread?
That price point will be tough in Seattle, at least for a sit down dinner. Should be OK in Vancouver with the conversion rate. I haven't lived in Seattle in about 4 years, but I still go a lot. Seattle: Spoiler Pretty mid food city for its size. Lots of variety, not a lot of elite food options. But some good stuff Walrus and Carpenter - famous oyster and shellfish spot, but expensive Un Bien - famous for it's big sloppy Cuban pork sandwich, and it's damn good. One sandwich could easily feed two kids, or even two adults. You'll hear about Paseo's, which has almost the exact same sandwich, but I understand the story is Un Bien was first and Paseo's stole their idea and opened a diff restaurant, so I try to patronize Un Bien. Some Random Bar - I lived around the corner from here for 4 years, and have gotten beers with 3-4 TMBers here. Very food fish sauce chicken wings. Elite tap list Pestle Rock - in Ballard, my favorite Thai restaurant in the city. It's Northern Thai, called the Isan region, so there's no Pad Thai or any dishes you're familiar with. But it's so good. And around the block is Cloudburst, probably the most famous brewery in the city and my personal favorite. If the Mariners are in town, you can buy tickets at like $15-$20 and either stand in the beer garden or stand in a lot of areas. It's a great MLB ballpark with awesome food and beverage options. If you do this, there's a brewery called Fast Fashion across the street from the stadium that my buddy owns - shoot me a DM if you make it and I could probably get you some free beerz. Pike Place - it's touristy AF, but still has a lot of fun options. Mee Sum pastry is a Chinese dumpling spot with the best crab rangoon I've ever had, and it's like the size of a baseball. Walk around and eat some smoked salmon, get whatever looks good. There are a shitload of great breweries, it's pretty hard to go wrong. When I'm in town I tend to frequent Cloudburst, Stoup, Fremont, Holy Mountain, Fast Fashion. If you're feeling froggy, I personally love the International District for it's food options. So many good cheap, hole-in-the-wall places. But there will be open drug use, needles, and a very present unhoused population. It's not for everyone. You'll almost certainly be fine if you just mind your business, but it's one of the rougher areas of Seattle. But I would still go a lot for the food. Parks - Olympic Sculpture Park is pretty. Golden Gardens is a beach up in Ballard right on the sound. Discovery Park is wide open with amazing views of the Olympics if the weather is good. If you want any outdoor recs, happy to provide. Where are you staying in Seattle? Vancouver: Spoiler Elite food city, especially for Chinese and Asian in general. If you're there on a Sunday night, they do a Sunday Asian night market in Richmond (suburb south of Vancouver, close to the airport) that has a ton of street food, it's an incredible experience. Highly recommend, it just opened April 25: https://richmondnightmarket.com/ In general, Richmond is renowned for its authentic Chinese food - have heard from a lot of ppl it's the best Chinese food outside of China: https://www.eater.com/maps/best-restaurants-richmond-bc-canada That's about all I got for Vancouver, tho. I'd look on Eater. The Michelin guide chose Vancouver last year, so there are a bunch of newly-minted Michelin-star restaurants, but they'll be expensive. Outside of food, I'd highly recommend taking a half-day and driving from Vancouver to Whistler on the Sea to Sky highway. It's about 1.5-2 hours one-way, but if the weather is clear it's one of the prettiest drives in this part of the world. You will not regret it. I'd even rent a car just for the day if you don't have one. Along the way, there are hundreds of hikes of all sorts of fitness levels, if yall are outdoorsy. How are you getting between Seattle-Vancouver? If driving, one of my favorite hidden gyms is a place in Bow, like 30-45 min south of Canadian border, just off the interstate and close to where I live, called the Oyster Shuckers: https://www.facebook.com/TheOysterShuckers?mibextid=LQQJ4d https://g.co/kgs/ThZtt2u It's a Mexican family from Oaxaca, and they specialize in oysters and fried oyster tacos. Divine. They also do the best al pastor tacos I've had in Washington.
Much obliged. We're going the first week of July, so don't know what that's like weather-wise. And we are renting a car. All we have currently planned is a Mariners game. Beyond that, we're wide open. Not the hiking/outdoorsy types. Want to see the cool stuff without exerting too much energy. Haha.
Hit up the waterfront. Touristy but some fun shops and some great views of the Sound. Also really close to the ballpark. If you’re into beers, tons of great breweries. My favorite is Georgetown.
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Capilano Suspension Bridge Park in Vancouver is pretty unique and cool, and doesn't require much energy expulsion at all
Going to San Fran this weekend with the kids for the FSU-Cal baseball series. Any restaurant recommendations around the Wharf area?
I think the wharf area kinda sucks. I have a post in the OP that has tons of restaurants tips. The only restaurants in the fisherman's wharf area I really liked were the Palette Tea House for Dim Sum and Gary Danko, which is formal. What are you looking for? Something casual? Formal? Any specific type of cuisine? I can point you somewhere in an adjoining neighborhood maybe
Radhuas in Ft. Mason next door is pretty cool if you are a beer guy too. It's a Bavarian beer hall with a pretty great view.
I've only been to Gary Danko in the Wharf area. Fantastic, but yeah its a fine dining Michelin star. There are some fantasic pizza places about 6 or so blocks away. Also House of Prime Rib sounds fun
Probably more casual. We're staying at Hotel Adagio so somewhere around there works as well. My kids will eat anything and everything.
House of Prime Rib does look fun. My kids would love it. My buddies youngest is absurdly picky so probably not worth it for her.
There's plenty of places in an around Union Sq near your hotel. Brenda's soul food is good. just uber.
Liholiho is really awesome and is like right around the corner from you. Elephant sushi is pretty good too. Liho and House of Prime Rib are very difficult reservations though. HOPR has a very fun atmosphere, I can't imagine someone being so picky as to not like steak but I guess kids can be like that.
kids love pizza, and SF has great italian/pizza https://www.fwpizzashop.com/ https://www.delpopolosf.com/
I have a friend with a 4 year old that eats chicken nuggets with nothing on them, french fries and bread. That's it.