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A Thread for Travel: Trips/Advice/Ideas

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I'm going on a fishing trip (with 6 others) for a week into Canada and I'm bringing as much food as possible. The last time we were there we bought our groceries there and I nearly had to file bankruptcy when I paid the credit card off the next month. Canada does has this complicated website where you can enter what you want to bring in and eventually it tells you yeah or nay, but I'd like some practical advice. Do I have to "declare" what I'm bring in, I'm really a newbie on international travel in regards to non clothes and fishing equipment transport across the border.
 
Timothy A said:
I'm going on a fishing trip (with 6 others) for a week into Canada and I'm bringing as much food as possible. The last time we were there we bought our groceries there and I nearly had to file bankruptcy when I paid the credit card off the next month. Canada does has this complicated website where you can enter what you want to bring in and eventually it tells you yeah or nay, but I'd like some practical advice. Do I have to "declare" what I'm bring in, I'm really a newbie on international travel in regards to non clothes and fishing equipment transport across the border.
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im pretty sure the only thing you need to declare is the amount of alcohol and tobacco. You can bring a case of beer or liter of liquor per person without paying duty. Other than that you can't bring certain fresh fruits and vegetables. When we go to Canada fishing we bring 95% of what we're going to eat but pick up some milk and fresh fruit/veggies at the Cloverleaf Grocery store in Emo, Ontario.
 
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Have a daughter graduating in NOLA next May and thinking about taking a week in NOLA or somewhere nearby. I've done Jazzfest and other times in NO, and she's been there 4 years, so none of us are real eager to spend a week in the city. I'd like to come up with 4-5 days somewhere within a 5-6 hr drive that would be an interesting place to chill (wife, graduating daughter, another 24-year-old daughter and I). The gulf coast in Ala or Fla would be nice and possibly good if we could find a place with enough history, unique culture, natural areas for biking or hiking--something other than the beach. Just going to the beach would be dull for that long a time in May.

Bayou? East Texas/gulf? Mississippi somewhere? Ideas?
 
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Shirtless Guy said:
im pretty sure the only thing you need to declare is the amount of alcohol and tobacco. You can bring a case of beer or liter of liquor per person without paying duty. Other than that you can't bring certain fresh fruits and vegetables. When we go to Canada fishing we bring 95% of what we're going to eat but pick up some milk and fresh fruit/veggies at the Cloverleaf Grocery store in Emo, Ontario.
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That was our plan, to buy dairy, fresh fruit and veggies there and bring all else across the border. Thanks.
 
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This is last-minute, but... the wife and I are headed out to Vegas tomorrow-Sunday for her friend's wedding. Bachelor/bachelorette parties Thursday evening, rehearsal dinner Friday evening, wedding Saturday evening, so there won't be a whole LOT of discretionary time, but the days will have some flexibility to them. Anyone have suggestions for things to do that don't involve gambling?
 
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jmh said:
This is last-minute, but... the wife and I are headed out to Vegas tomorrow-Sunday for her friend's wedding. Bachelor/bachelorette parties Thursday evening, rehearsal dinner Friday evening, wedding Saturday evening, so there won't be a whole LOT of discretionary time, but the days will have some flexibility to them. Anyone have suggestions for things to do that don't involve gambling?
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From my wife:
· Valley of Fire national park – involves rental car and about an hour’s drive each way. Famous for cool red rock formations.

· Any Cirque du Soleil show – tickets are pricey (min. $100) but worth it. My fave was the Beatles Love show at Treasure Island. Sit in the first couple balcony rows for a good view.

· Walking on the strip / People watching at its finest. Lots of street performers & “live art” around.

· Check out the gardens & fountain shows at the Bellagio

· Taking the double-decker bus “The Deuce” down to Fremont Street Experience at night – a lightshow that runs quite a distance and is pretty impressive

I'd add Hoover Dam but that also involved either a tour ride or rental car I believe.
 
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jmh said:
This is last-minute, but... the wife and I are headed out to Vegas tomorrow-Sunday for her friend's wedding. Bachelor/bachelorette parties Thursday evening, rehearsal dinner Friday evening, wedding Saturday evening, so there won't be a whole LOT of discretionary time, but the days will have some flexibility to them. Anyone have suggestions for things to do that don't involve gambling?
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Depending upon where you are staying, your best bet is probably the pool.

Las Vegas is really only about three things right now: Gambling, eating, shopping. World class options for all three. Beyond that, pretty limited, unless you want to spend a ton of money.

You can go out to the Las Vegas Speedway and drive a race car, but that will set you back $4-800 for a handful of laps. You can play golf at overpriced golf courses.

You could ride the High Roller observation wheel at the Linq, across from Caesar's Palace. That's pretty cheap, but only takes about a half hour.

My suggestion, find a good $5 Pai Gow table at one of the 2nd or 3rd tier casinos, take over the whole table and drink on the house. They'll set your hand for you. If you bet the minimum you can probably drink up any losses you might take.
 
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Try to see the Colorado River. It might not be there the next time you visit.
 
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I'd second any recommendations for seeing a Cirque show - wouldn't do the Beatles one, but that's just me. Anyway, have seen a few shows in different places and they are incredible.


Started working on my passport, car reservations and other trip minutia.

7 short months till St. lucia!
 
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Okay, so I'm calling all Yoopers and anyone with experience around the northwestern side of the mitten.

Mrs. EoDS, Baby EoDS and I are driving to Traverse City/Mackinaw City from Green Bay. We've already got quite a few things on our to-do/to-eat list while we're there, but I was hoping to reach out to the forum and see what they thought. Bonus points for anyone who has good ideas of places to stop on the Lake Michigan side of the UP while we're driving there and back.
 
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If anyone has any experience with Manila I'd appreciate your thoughts seeing it will be my new home starting the end of September.
 
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ExileOnDaytonStreet said:
Okay, so I'm calling all Yoopers and anyone with experience around the northwestern side of the mitten.

Mrs. EoDS, Baby EoDS and I are driving to Traverse City/Mackinaw City from Green Bay. We've already got quite a few things on our to-do/to-eat list while we're there, but I was hoping to reach out to the forum and see what they thought. Bonus points for anyone who has good ideas of places to stop on the Lake Michigan side of the UP while we're driving there and back.
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I recall liking the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. (West of Traverse City) The "Dune Climb" might appeal to a young family.

I presume the cherry crop is still in season in Traverse City. Apparently that area has the ideal climate for growing cherries. Don't know the exact reason; I suppose it must have something to do with the lake providing extra moisture and/or moderating temperatures. In any event, try some of the local produce. I bought some from a roadside stand and was really impressed.

Can't compete for the bonus points. I actually did make the Escanaba/St. Ignace run once, but it's just been too long to remember where we stopped...
 
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ExileOnDaytonStreet said:
Okay, so I'm calling all Yoopers and anyone with experience around the northwestern side of the mitten.

Mrs. EoDS, Baby EoDS and I are driving to Traverse City/Mackinaw City from Green Bay. We've already got quite a few things on our to-do/to-eat list while we're there, but I was hoping to reach out to the forum and see what they thought. Bonus points for anyone who has good ideas of places to stop on the Lake Michigan side of the UP while we're driving there and back.
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as a Traverse City girl, I can give some advice. definitely the Sleeping Bear Dunes. visit Glen Arbor. Art's Tavern for burgers and Boone's for a nicer dinner. Cherry Republic is a must do for all things Cherry. and then some. if you are feeling generous, stop in at Becky Thatcher's and get the Mrs. something nice. her pieces are really exquisite and often locally oriented. (lake bubble rings for instance or pine cone earrings, etc). (huskyfan flashes her engagement ring). are you going up M-22 to Northport? if so stop in Leland and visit fishtown. smoked whitefish right off the boats. cute shops. children's toys and clothes and things. stop by the outdoor bar by the river (forgotten the name) and have a "Chubby Mary" - a bloody mary with a smoked chub in place of a celery stick. Leland also has a small but nice independent bookstore. Fischer's Happy Hour Tavern at Gill's Pier is the place for burgers, homemade soups and pies and broasted chicken. Sutton's Bay.has.everything. an astronaut lives there. Madonna's dad's winery. nearby casino. an independent theatre. Scandinavian furniture. its a little too too for my style but hey, its vacation and let the Mrs. shop because its a long 30 minute drive to Traverse City before she can shop again in even pricier shops. La Amical downtown French bistro is the bomb for lunch and dinner. Poppycock's is good too. the bar at the top of the historic Park Place hotel has a great view. downtown TC has everything you ever needed in the way of green organic local and expensive. visit the State theatre owned by Michael Moore. the drive up Old Mission peninsula to the lighthouse is beautiful. stop at the local wineries to sample the goods. Omelette Shoppe for breakfast. Elk Rapids (Pearl's for Creole food), Charlevoix, Petoskey, Harbor Springs. more more more. and everywhere beautiful white sand beaches. stop at the beach along the northernmost end of Lake Michigan outside of St Ignace. its one of the most beautiful in the state. watch for riptides though. its a, um, well, its a loong drive from Mackinaw City to Green Bay. get some burgers and fries at Clyde's and settle in for the drive. try some pasties. bang your head against the car window. its a long drive. hope the weather is nice. the area is beautiful.
 
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