A Thread for Travel: Trips/Advice/Ideas

[bigblue_dl]

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Also, in completely different news, apparently Delta isn't going to be flying nonstop to St. Kitts after December 2014....so we will probably have to do the honeymoon in November or December so I can still use my Delta miles. Or find a new destination...which we don't want to do, we've kinda set on St. Kitts.

 

[Probert]

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I'll probably be able to check that out. Anyone know of any brewpubs/taprooms/etc. where I an get good beer, and a growler that is nearby, or easy to get to via one of those underground train dohickeys?

I can give you a couple of ideas but most are in Manhattan not near Laguardia

The Gingerman is in midtown near the Empire State Building has over 50 taps and craploads of bottles http://www.gingerman-ny.com/ cons are I can rarely find a seat and a limited food menu.

Rattle N Hum is in the same area a little closer to MSG primarily deals with US craft beers, a lot of taps and they usually will feature one or two craft breweries and have all of their beers on tap or bottle that week. http://www.rattlenhumbarnyc.com/ similar to the one above in food choices.

Never been there but The Blind Tiger in the village is supposed to be another top notch craft beer bar http://www.blindtigeralehouse.com/

 

[jmh]

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Understood. I'll wait for jmh to comment, if he's able. jmh, if you want to meet up for a beer, like we were originally kinda planning, I'd be up for it, probably Wednesday evening. Let me know.

I might be up for that, but need to check with permission from the boss (i.e. the wife). (By which I mean, I should invite her or she'll be upset that I left her out of the planning.)

Heartland Brewery is a better bet if you want a brewpub, they have a variety of their own stuff on tap and serve decent but kinda overpriced (even a bit by NYC standards) food. The vibe is more restaurant than bar or brewery. You're certainly safe taking the train to any of their locations. It takes a little while but it's less aggravating than driving and parking in Manhattan.

Brooklyn Brewery is more fun if you ask me, but their tasting room is only open on weekends.

Let me brainstorm a bit and I'll get back to you tomorrow to see if anything else comes to mind.

Edit to add: All of Probert's suggestions are great places for beer. They all do tend to be crowded; Ginger Man and Rattle and Hum are both pretty close to commuter train stations and will thin out appreciably after happy hour.

 

[manurespreader]

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bb, your hotel is not really on the subway line, but... if you can get into Manhattan,( you can catch the bus to the subway right out the back door) like maybe on the 7 or the N:
my favorite place for this type of stuff is Fatcat's pool hall.
it's right on the one train, so you have to change at time sq.. you can google it. Great beer cheap, pool, also cheap , and live jazz.It's near NYU and the village..

 

[bigblue_dl]

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Thanks for the suggestions. I'll have to figure out what I want to do now. jmh, let me know if you want to do something. I may not check the boards again today so shoot me a Facebook message or a text if you have my number.

 

[jmh]

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bb, your hotel is not really on the subway line, but... if you can get into Manhattan,( you can catch the bus to the subway right out the back door) like maybe on the 7 or the N:
my favorite place for this type of stuff is Fatcat's pool hall.
it's right on the one train, so you have to change at time sq.. you can google it. Great beer cheap, pool, also cheap , and live jazz.It's near NYU and the village..

Actually he is pretty close to the 7 train; I assumed he wouldn't when he said he was near LGA but his hotel is really more like right by Citi Field down along Roosevelt Avenue.

 

[bigblue_dl]

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Actually he is pretty close to the 7 train; I assumed he wouldn't when he said he was near LGA but his hotel is really more like right by Citi Field down along Roosevelt Avenue.

Yeah, the 7 train is only a few blocks away, an easy walk.

Really tired tonight, got a bit of work done, and I was up too **** early. Got a good italian dinner though, a treat from one of my contacts at our distributor here that thought I needed to experience authentic New York City Italian food. It was really tasty.

 

[manurespreader]

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Yeah, the 7 train is only a few blocks away, an easy walk.

Really tired tonight, got a bit of work done, and I was up too **** early. Got a good italian dinner though, a treat from one of my contacts at our distributor here that thought I needed to experience authentic New York City Italian food. It was really tasty.

I'm at hotels out that way quite a lot and one thing you can do that is not too far is go into Jackson Heights on the bus and get some good Peruvian or Columbian food. It's about 6 stops on the q 33.

 

[bigblue_dl]

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I'm at hotels out that way quite a lot and one thing you can do that is not too far is go into Jackson Heights on the bus and get some good Peruvian or Columbian food. It's about 6 stops on the q 33.

I was only here for 2 days, so I didn't have time to get out too much. Both dinners I had were with guys from the local distributors, so they picked the places, which were very good, and very Italian.

I did get to take the 7 train into Manhattan. Checked out Times Square, saw the Empire State Building, and Grand Central Station. Met up with jmh for some beers at a pretty cool little beer bar, Rattle and Hum. It was a good trip, even if it was very short.

 

[manurespreader]

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I was only here for 2 days, so I didn't have time to get out too much. Both dinners I had were with guys from the local distributors, so they picked the places, which were very good, and very Italian.

I did get to take the 7 train into Manhattan. Checked out Times Square, saw the Empire State Building, and Grand Central Station. Met up with jmh for some beers at a pretty cool little beer bar, Rattle and Hum. It was a good trip, even if it was very short.

Grand Central is impressive every time I go there. Totally beautiful.

 

[jmh]

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OK, this is (hopefully) the last question I have about passport minutia: for my wife's renewal application, in the name change infromation section, we're asked for "place of name change". Is this the location where the wedding took place, or the municipality that issued the marriage certificate? I guess it probably doesn't matter since we're submitting the marriage certificate along with the passport application and this provides both locations, but I may as well get it right on the form too.

 

[bigblue_dl]

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Got the honeymoon booked last night. We decided on going late in 2014, when Delta will still be flying into St. Kitts, instead of trying to deal with changing airlines on another island both directions. We're going right after Thanksgiving. Used miles for the flight, so we should be able to get this done at a fairly reasonable price.

 

[jmh]

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Got the honeymoon booked last night. We decided on going late in 2014, when Delta will still be flying into St. Kitts, instead of trying to deal with changing airlines on another island both directions. We're going right after Thanksgiving. Used miles for the flight, so we should be able to get this done at a fairly reasonable price.

Congrats! It's a fairly obvious statement, but you'll have an awesome time.

 

[MadTownSioux]

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'And I'm leaving; on a jet plane...'
Leaving on Saturday, 3 legs, for Athens (the one in Greece) with my wife and Dad/brothers/their wives/their kids. Should be a really fun trip. Dad (93) wants to see the places where the Apostle Paul travelled, and took all of us along. Weather seems to be pretty nice there right now.

 

[goldy_331]

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Going to Phoenix, AZ for 5 days in a week just to get warm for a little while. Any must see, must do recommendations?

 

[Gurtholfin]

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Well, Belize is out and we've zeroed in on Turks & Caicos for our trip a year from now. 99% sure this is the destination and I'm pretty jacked right now. Probably make our reservations in the next day or two.

Great diving destination and the beaches look incredible. We're gonna stay at the Beaches resort coz this trip will include extended family. I'm not normally into the resort scene, but it works best for my family when we all get together.

There's like 18 restaurants or something crazy, several swim up bars, several pools, all the diving is included, kayaks, etc, etc, etc...

Over a year away.

-sigh-

 

[burd]

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'And I'm leaving; on a jet plane...'
Leaving on Saturday, 3 legs, for Athens (the one in Greece) with my wife and Dad/brothers/their wives/their kids. Should be a really fun trip. Dad (93) wants to see the places where the Apostle Paul travelled, and took all of us along. Weather seems to be pretty nice there right now.

I don't know what is involved in making the short hop to Izmir, Turkey from Athens, but the Ephesus ruins nearby are amazing. Paul did spend time in Ephesus, as did Mary.

At 93, you Dad must be quite a guy to do this.

 

[jmh]

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I've heard fantastic things from friends who've traveled to Turks and Caicos.

 

[Gurtholfin]

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I've heard fantastic things from friends who've traveled to Turks and Caicos.

It looks fan****ingtastic and I expect it to exceed the USVI.

Seriously. Cannot. Wait.

 

[theprofromdover]

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Well, Belize is out and we've zeroed in on Turks & Caicos for our trip a year from now. 99% sure this is the destination and I'm pretty jacked right now. Probably make our reservations in the next day or two.

Great diving destination and the beaches look incredible. We're gonna stay at the Beaches resort coz this trip will include extended family. I'm not normally into the resort scene, but it works best for my family when we all get together.

There's like 18 restaurants or something crazy, several swim up bars, several pools, all the diving is included, kayaks, etc, etc, etc...

Over a year away.

-sigh-

There's a section of reef that comes right up to the beach. It's great snorkeling for beginners. We took a trip where I snorkeled for conch in 15-20' of water. We took the catch to an islet and the skipper made a conch salad. Delicious! If someone doesn't like thge water it's not a great place. There's no there, there.