OT Vacation Plans?

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  1. riverman

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    That's the jersey! I really think those are sharp! I've never been to London but I have friends from there that told me the Indian food is amazing in that city...
     
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    It is, but the wifey hates Indian food, so no chance. I had it last time I was there, really good stuff.

    London is really nice, Christmas lights everywhere, good vibes.
     
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    @ABM - How was Tavern on the Green? For all my trips to NY, we've never been there. Worth it?
     
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    It was decent. We went there directly upon arriving in town. Could only get a 3:30 reservation, so it was a late lunch. I had a salad because we were going to Wicked that same night and knew we'd be eating dinner later. Pretty over-priced food, but that was to be expected considering the location and history of the restaurant. My wife's turnip soup was incredible. All in all a B+ experience.

    That said, our best meal was at Fraunces Tavern, which is the oldest continuously operated restaurant/bar in the US. George Washington gave his farewell speech following the Revolutionary War from the 2nd floor balcony of this building. It's in the Financial District. Looked to be a watering hole for Wall St. types. The food was amazing:

    https://nylandmarks.org/explore-ny/...:~:text=Fraunces Tavern is,Revolution in 1907.

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  5. ABM

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    Old farts here. We're gonna see Billy Joel in January @ Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Ft. Lauderdale. Never been there. heard the venue is amazing.
     
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    Makapuu Beach right next to Sandy beach!
     
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    The water is toxic after a big rainstorm in Hawaii for a few days after
     
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    Seasoned pros do the tomahawk chop while waiting for the headliner to come out.
     
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    FTFY
     
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    As they should. Besides, I lived in Atlanta for 12 years so I'm well versed on that particular maneuver.
     
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    Lolz...don't do the tomahawk chop pre concert.
     
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    We'll be in the casino.
     
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    Hard Rock just bought the Mirage in Vegas! Party time!
     
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    Not sure how I feel about that. I like the Mirage.
     
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    Eh, better when they had Sigfried and Roy. Hard Rock is legendary.

    On the strip they may crack down on the debauchery
     
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    Direct flights from PDX to London starting again on 6/03/22 on British Airways, 5 days a week. There are some reasonable deals at the moment, might have to take advantage next year. If I can convert some airmiles on it we could try business. I've always wanted to do a long haul sleeper.
     
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    Heading to Hawaii in 10 days for 10 days. Was there two weeks ago for all that crazy rain! Didn't do a damned thing besides eat/drink at local restaurants and chillax. It was a pretty nice trip, actually.

    Took a night drive up to the volcano, but it's not quite as active right now as it was a couple months ago.
     
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    We are preparing for our big trip of the year. I'll be in Mexico for a month. Cancun for the holidays at an all inclusive, then some of us are going to San Miguel De Allende for a few more weeks. Has anyone been to San Miguel before? I've heard lots of good things and am pretty excited to check it out.
     
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    Booked to Oahu for Super Bowl weekend, even though the superbowl is happening like 15 from me.
     
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    Nice! Inglewood be a very long way away, though.
     
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