OT - Vacations
Given it is summer and the board is dead, figured I would create a thread where people could share vacation ideas. What place was your favorite? What time of year did you go? Certain age to appreciate it?
I haven't traveled much outside of the US, but I am a huge fan of Hilton Head Island. That place is a must for any golfers out there and the week after the Masters is a great time to visit.
Great fun, but do NOT fly spirit.
The two Four Seasons hotels on Lanai, Hawaii, provided me the best vacation experience of my life. The customer service and hotel experience was second to none. The food was amazing. The beauty/tranquility/etc was unmatched. The Manele Bay location was great for some fun in the sun and the Lodge at Koele was a great change of pace, with a more rustic feel. Hands down the best place to get away.
Vegas
or Atlantic City.
They suck equally!
I used to do a trip to Colorado every year. We'd climb a few 14ers, mountain bike, fish, and hang out with people we met at the hostel. Leadville Hostel is at the intersection of several crazy endurance events and backpacking thru-hikes like Leadville 100, Colorado Trail and Continental Divide Trail, etc, so there was no shortage of interesting folks staying there every year.
Beautiful area, and it's funny that you mention the Leadville 100 as it is on my list of "dream races" to participate in. One day, maybe.
I worked one winter at Copper Mountain and it takes several days to acclimate to the elevation. Drink a lot of water and rest. Remember Leadville is not Denver; it's another 4 or 5 thousand feet higher. If you have the time, go a week ahead. Just walking up a flight of stairs the first few days you are there is tough. Avoid alcohol, too.
Nice, good luck. I have no interest in the running race, but always wanted to do the MTB race. I've ridden some of the trails up there and the climbs are no joke, especially for my flat-lander lungs.
I don't know if you've figured out accomodations, I would highly recommend Leadville Hostel (they have private rooms if you don't want to bunk). You'll have a lot of other racers staying there to go train with, get beta from, etc. The owners, Wild Bill and Cathy are awesome, just straight up no-bullshit genuine people. And the whole place is at 10k, so it's perfect for acclimatization.
on any budget is important!
For me, the trick to enjoying places like Paris and London is to focus most attention off the beaten path of the other tourists. Everybody's trying to see the Mona Lisa or climb the Eiffel Tower, but there are plenty of other places to visit and things to do without all the crowds.
great downtown area, nice beaches, Fort Sumter is worth a visit.
My wife and I just did 4 days in Charleston and 4 days in Savannah. It was a great trip. I wish we spent more time in Charleston though.
Moved here about 10 years ago from Michigan. Never looked back (except when its 110 in July/August and its a cool 82 in Traverse City).
Having lived here, I almost forget how amazing this city/area is. When friends visit, I get to play tourist in my own town, and remember why I fell in love with it in the first place.
I'll bet you do.
It starts in late September, which obviously cuts into the footbll season, but I would definitely recommend a trip to the real Oktoberfest in Munich if you have never done this. It actually lasts about two weeks and we stayed only a fews days because it was a multi-leg trip, but it was arguably the best party (if you want to think of it as such) that I have ever attended in person at one point.
Would second Oktoberfest in Munchen.
Bring your drinking hat, shoes, and extra lobe of liver. Marzen bier runs 5-6%, and only comes in 1L sizes.
HHI is fantastic... Very fun to go there in the fall when it isn't as crowded and rates aren't as high as in say July.
heading to Cooperstown this weekend for the Baseball Hall of Fame Induction ceremony. It will be my first trip to cooperstown. Then my wife and I will be heading to Boston and Maine for a few days of vacation.
I live in Cooperstown. Let me know if you need any local tips for the induction weekend.
The Gulf Coast of Florida is great. Siesta Key, St. Armands Circle, and Longboat Key are very nice. Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel, and Captiva aren't too shabby either.
Alaska, I've been told is the greatest place in the world for a summertime vacation if your main goal is simply recharging your batteries. You are all aware of the rush you get when you drive back home from work after a long, dreary winter but due to the sun still shining, unlike the past five months, instead of heading for the door after hitting the driveway you, instead, head for wherever you store your tools. And wheter it be lawn mowing or simply staying outside doing anything that extra dose of Vitamin D gives you an abundance of energy. Multiply the time the sun shines, even with DLS. by roughly 90 some % and it's not difficult to imagine the extra bounce that's been gone all winter magically back in your step. Additionally, I have been told the cruise up there, leaving from the Seatle port is a vacation within itself.
This is my third year in Mexico and first in the summer. I actually prefer MI and Pere Marquette for summer vacations. However, if you want to get away during the winter, google Ajijic -Ah'he'heek - and you'll be amazed at the scenery. From roughly Nov thru middle of Apr you are met with the greatest climate in the world, almost identical to that of San Diego. Situated a mile above sea level with mtns serving as a boundary on one end of town and Mexico's largest lake, Lago Chapala doing the same at the other, it is absolutely breath taking. The indigenous flora and the cobblestone streets that were put down in 1525 by the conquistadors are just a couple of the things that make this one of the most beautiful little towns on the planet. Enough bars to keep you happy during the evening, you can enjoy all this but instead of spending the money you would at a tourist trap, you can actually do it for less than what it cost to live in MI. I now own a bar down here, and that's why I'm here in the summer. Will be my last one though because I love MI in the summer and being away from either heightens the excitement and enjoyment level of both.
Truly is a great little town, unscathed by the drug cartels that mostly operate in border towns and large cities. You can hit the plaza - local square - and within five minutes you will begin speaking with another gringo and have plans for the evening. Yes, you can walk the streets with alcohol, as long as it's in plastic and you are able to walk into any bar carrying it as well. Hell, even the dogs are friendly down here. They know they have it much better than most of their countrymen simply because of the large number of gringos and Canadians that pour a lot of money into the local economy. You artistic types would simply love it. I'm more into the night time and climate, along with hiking through the mtns. Need some excuse to drink everynight.
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2 months ago...SCOTLAND...12 days, all the best courses...incredible....
Did you have the fried everything?
We'll see you on the drinking threads