Thanks for that. Yeah, the 9/11 Memorial is definitely a bucket list item for me. My wife has been there a number of times and she told me the boat trip around the SOL is fantastic. I also want to get over to where Jimmy Hoffa is buried.
Honestly, I am not a fan of midtown, where he was most of the time, that much. The downtown/soho area much better.
Did a quick daytrip to San Diego to meet up with my 1.5 year old nephew and brother and his wife, who I haven't seen since March 2020. It was pretty busy out there in the touristy areas.
The images aren’t working for some reason? Was the food okay? The biggest complaints I hear are about the food and the drinks aren’t strong enough. I kinda take it with a grain of salt because some people like to bitch no matter what
The food was really good. Breakfast and Lunch was a buffet. Dinner you could pick a restaurant or the buffet, ate at the italian, steakhouse, and buffet, all were great. Drinks were strong but we always tipped.
Can confirm half this list from my two-week trip I had a few weeks back. Didn't accomplish as much as I wanted since I did have to work, too. I will say, some of the best days we had were just slowly walking from bar/pub/restaurant to bar/pub/restaurant snacking, drinking and people-watching. Found some cool small joints for concerts in the evenings, especially in Brooklyn. My best trip to NY, though, was going up into Geneva/Finger Lakes.
There's too much to see in a week let alone two days. First, I'd start with taking one of the tour buses. Sit on top on a sunny day so you can get the best view. Get off and get back on any time during tour hours for free. See what you want to see more of. Second, buy a slice of pizza at any of a Million places in Manhattan. The closer to Times Square the more choices, but not to worry, if you like thin crust pizza, and I do, you'll love anyplace. Go to the top of the Empire State building or go to the top of the Chrysler building which is nearly as tall as the Empire State building. Go to Radio City Music Hall. I've never been to the Museum of Natural History but I hear it's spectacular. My niece once played the cello at Madison Square Garden where the Knicks play so I guess that's pretty iconic.
That was one of the very best R&R places during the war. I hear it was great; probably even better now.
We'll be eating here on our anniversary next week. Hope it's as good as advertised. https://www.ebbitt.com/about/
Just got back from Hawaii / Oahu. It was crowded as fuck being memorial day weekend. I did a COVID-19 test 3 days before (cost $90). Waikiki was an absolute madhouse (moreso than before). Stayed at Beachcomber by Waikiki which was a good, solid hotel that was recently remodeled. They lifted the mask mandates outdoors right before I left, but even then, there were a lot of people wearing masks still. Nightlife was closed (bars had "seating" and live entertainment but it was often lines to get in, limited capacity, no dancing, etc). Ended up having a few drinks at Rumfire in the Sheraton which was nice. Restaurant waits were insane. 50% capacity, so like 2hour+ waits weren't unusual. Even McDonalds had like 30 people waiting in line. I was able to get a rental car for two days for a normal price ($90 a day), but I booked way long ago, prices now are much higher.
Vegas in 2 weeks. This should be wild, as its all "back to normal" now there. They restarted live bands on Fremont Street and Clubs are now operating as Clubs again.
Thinking about honeymoon locations. We were thinking of doing a quick Cabo trip as a mini-moon, but honestly, Ive been there and doesn't exicite me too much. Maybe later next year, was thinking of getting this trip on Costco Travel for Bora Bora https://www.costcotravel.com/Vacation-Packages/Offers/TAHMOZHILBUYERSCH20200803 I'm thinking I will get bored after the first day or two in a place like that. I'm a city person. We'll see. Was considering the maldives, but its like 30 hours to fucking get there.
