I'll be interested to see how, and how stringently, they enforce the return quarentine.

I bought 3 round trip tickets to Daytona for February last April for $358. Total with taxes. Don’t think I’ll see that ever again.

Good point. I'm sure it's a "highly recommended" thing right now, but how is that going to play with employers when their workers get an extra week of vacation because the gubmint decrees it and they haven't tested positive? And like you said, how in the world will they enforce that?

Wow. That's impressive.

It’s pretty empty here for now which is way more fun in some ways but sucks that shows aren’t happening

I bet you traveled to DC around Jan 6 didn’t you

there is no longer a federal mandate to provide PTO for coronavirus absences. People would have to take vacation or sick leave as their policies allow

Keep your political bullshit out of the lounge.

As somebody who Teleworks, it's not an issue, but for others this is going to suck.

Where u get the zinc gummies at?

Closed on a house in Keller today. We move in April. Thanks for all the help. It's bittersweet. I have totally loved where I have lived for so long that I have been here for 24 years now and will miss many parts of it. I will not miss the Marxist government and all the taxes, expense and regulations. I will also not miss many of the sociopathic people.

What a great week with the exception of the game that really bummed me out. Flew into Fort worth to sign for the new house. April move in. Spent two nights at Bedford Ice House. So great to hear live music again. Went bell to bell back to back nights. So different than the Peoples Republic of Cali.

In about a week my friends are going to have some rest in Turkey and after that we will head off to St Petersburg for a cruise along the Volga. Hope that this time nothing will prevent us from travelling. We have already been forced to reschedule their trip three times.

Like! Keep traveling.

Not sure if this is well known, but I really like it for my travel bookings.

https://skiplagged.com/

I finally decided to travel abroad, I haven't left the country since the pandemic began. I don't know what travel destination to choose though. Any recommendations for late May/ early June?

What are you Interested in? History, natural scenery, beach relaxation, being beheaded? My recommendations will vary based on that.

I’ve NEVER had a bad time in Jamaica!!

Did you try the Jerk Chicken?

I’ve heard good things about Belize.

Absolutely. Have it at least 3 times each trip. There’s a place on the resort that does jerk so we usually get that when we’re at the pool. But when we go off the resort we always stop at a small local spot and get some. Also love Oxtail, Ackee and Saltfish is my favorite breakfast from there. Brown Stew Chicken is fire too. And Curry Goat!

I have no idea why, but I thought the title said, "what a great time to time travel!!!"

What's moderately concerning to me is that I didn't even click on it until today.:drool:

Yes, go to Normandy, specifically a memorial event for the 79th anniversary of D-Day.

The death rate for American visitors to Normandy is staggering.

Travel whenever you have a chance

Anyone been to India recently?
Do they still have some covid restrictions?

Here's a site that might help you.

https://www.kayak.com/travel-restrictions?

Use ChatGPT as an itenerary generator

Just provide your criteria

Me:
Munich, Germany
Drink beer and eat local food
5 days
2K budget

AI:
Day 1: Arrival in Munich

Welcome to Munich! Upon your arrival at Munich International Airport, a private driver will be waiting to take you to your accommodation. After checking in and freshening up, start your vacation by strolling through the iconic Marienplatz, the city's central square. Take in the stunning architecture of the New Town Hall and the famous Glockenspiel. In the evening, indulge in a delicious Bavarian meal at the historic Ratskeller Restaurant, located beneath the New Town Hall.

Day 2: Munich City Tour & Beer Tasting

Begin your day with a delicious breakfast at your accommodation. Then, embark on a private guided city tour that takes you to Munich's most famous landmarks, such as the Nymphenburg Palace, the Olympic Park, and the English Garden. For lunch, visit the upscale Kaisergarten Restaurant, known for its traditional Bavarian dishes.

In the afternoon, enjoy a guided beer tasting tour that includes visits to some of the city's most famous breweries, such as Paulaner, Augustiner, and Hofbräuhaus. Learn about the rich history of Munich's beer culture and taste a variety of brews accompanied by delicious local snacks.

Day 3: Dachau Concentration Camp & BMW Museum

After breakfast, take a private tour to the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site, where you will learn about the tragic history of the Holocaust. This insightful tour will leave you with a profound understanding of the past and an appreciation for the present.

In the afternoon, visit the BMW Museum and BMW Welt, where you can discover the fascinating world of automotive engineering and design. For dinner, try the local specialties at the elegant Restaurant Pfistermühle, situated in a historic building dating back to the 16th century.

Day 4: Neuschwanstein Castle

Prepare for an unforgettable day trip to Neuschwanstein Castle, one of Germany’s most famous castles and a true fairytale destination. Enjoy a guided tour of the castle and the picturesque surroundings, complete with lunch at a nearby traditional Bavarian restaurant.

In the evening, return to Munich and unwind

Day 5: Profit

BIG FAIL! No tour of the Red Light District.......:D

**** this bot.

Headed to The Maldives in December. Staying at a resort named Vakkaru Maldives. Has anyone traveled there before that has any tips/shit to avoid. I just completed my diver's certification so I'm looking forward to doing some diving, but other than that just really looking forward to some rest and relaxation.

Crave went there last month with 3 former Playmates of the month

I miss the hotel prices during COVID. It was a great time to travel no doubt

Yeah, but the lack of staffing got a little creepy sometimes. There were times when I felt like I should be checking myself in and out because there was nobody around.

Staffing still isn't great, but at least now there's usually someone behind the desk when I go in. There are some services that I bet never come back, like daily bedmaking and housekeeping, but I generally turned those down anyway. The "Do Not Disturb" sign goes up the second I enter the room and it doesn't come down until I check out.

I just hate that so many businesses have used COVID as an excuse for being lazy. Free continental breakfast. Uh, why isn't the waffle maker running? We had to shut it down due to COVID. Oh, but it's safe for me to try to spread this frozen chunk of butter onto a piece of toast shoulder to shoulder with a lady taking the opportunity to squeeze all of the tangerines. Sure.

Yeah, I figure that daily housekeeping is gone forever, because the hotels are realizing that if nobody provides it, it's not a competitive disadvantage to save the money. I'm surprised that they're still doing the breakfast foods for the same reason.

But man, the breakfast foods are always terrible. I don't really care if they go away either, but at some point it would be nice to pass some of those savings on to the customer.

Same thing with Starbucks. Almost all of them no longer have cream, sugar or any other condiments on the counter after they realized they could save money on it and it was less work, not to mention it made it easier for customers to order a higher priced specialty drink. On the bright side it has made me stop going there altogether, except for when I’m at an airport and there’s limited options.

It feels like AirBnb has done the same thing with their excessive cleaning fees that were pretty rare a few years ago.

That's right up there with Ethiopia of places to visit.

Places I haven't been but want to go:

New Zealand
Iceland
Norway

Heading back out to Japan for two weeks in a little over a month. They just lifted any travel restrictions in regards to covid test or vaccines.

Good place to feel tall at 5' 10"

You're responding to a bot.

I love when bots bump these semi irrelevant threads and the conversation just continues on as normal for like 15-20 posts before the thread falls off into oblivion again.

I am on a 14-day cruise to the Panama Canal and other places in December.

This one is a bot too

Hey, bots are people, too.

The top three places on my list right now are:

1. Antarctica
2. Italy
3. Scotland

I'm embarrassed that I've never been to Italy. Everyone has been to Italy but me.

When I did the Korea thing back in grad school, I brained myself on signage a couple of times while walking on the sidewalk. They didn't leave much margin of error for tall people.

Italy is great as is Germany. France I wasn't a big fan of at all for all kinds of reasons.

Never been to either Korea and there's no urge to be honest. If I had to add one more to the list it would be British Columbia (not a country). Every scenic post off the beaten trail I've have been nothing short of magnificent.

I'm going to be in Sao Paulo in 2 weeks and have seen some pretty cool YouTube stuff. Their street markets looks amazing. Say a prayer I return with both kidneys and no parasites.

I keed!

It's the off season. :shrug:

49 days away from my 7th straight trip to Jamaica. So ****ing ready! Doing a weed farm tour this trip, and hoping to go to the Appleton Estate tour also. 10 days in paradise. Next year we’re missing Jamaica to go to Barbados for carnival. That’s a bucket list deal for me. And once we finish that trip, we will have earned our free week at Sandals! Doing 2 weeks in Barbados, a week to do all the carnival events, then a week at Sandals to relax and recover from a crazy ass week of partying!

Something tells me that bolded part isn't going to go as planned.

Have fun my brother! :rockon:

I want to travel around and live in a Sprinter van for a while with my cats but I cant find anyone to do crack with me

You just have to Belize.

It was so nice traveling during the c0vAIDS when the planes were empty. Now it SUCKS!

Business class and noise cancelling headphones are a life saver. The $350 you'll spend on a good best pair of Bose will save you an early heart attack.

You're likely going to die there. But I hope you have a good time ahead of that.

I'm actually kind of finished with developing countries. I've done those for most of my life and have hit up almost every place that's high on my list. I'm entering a Europe phase now where I see culture and drink soda without ice and learn about violins and things. It'll be a fun change of pace.

I'm clearly missing something about Vancouver. I've been there a couple of times now, and have never seen it to be anything special. Now, I was in town and didn't hike or anything, so maybe that's the difference. Everyone else seems to be in love with the city.

Have you tried picking up hitchhikers?

Most interested in the São Paulo Metropolitan Cathedral and the street vendors. Only going to be there for 3 days and the Cathedral's combination of art and archicatere have always been fascinating to me:

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Have you done La Sagrada in Barcelona? That's a cathedral that will change one's view of the universe.

I haven't murdered any since the 90s

The older generation is certainly shorter. The younger guys? About average.

Iceland is nice. Hit the blue lagoon. It's kind of pricy but very nice

Never been to Spain. If I had to add a #4 on the short but not long bucket list that would be in contention.

I have to admit I didn't like the LCD TV's in a Barcelona cathedral look but wow that architecture and art is amazing. Also, can you (no 'you') put down your cell phone for a minute? I did a video review on YouTube.

Amazing!

I guess they must of upgraded it since the late 80s. It was just a pool of warm water, really the cooling pool for the geothermal plant, with some showers and a changing room back then.

Since these bots are getting so much action, I had ChatGPT respond to your post for me. Should get more traction than my stupid, human posts...


Thank you for sharing your travel preferences and experiences. It's great to hear that you're transitioning to a new phase of travel and exploring the culture and history of Europe.

As for Vancouver, it's understandable that everyone has different opinions and experiences with different destinations. While some may find Vancouver to be a highlight of their travels, others may not find it as appealing. It's possible that exploring the city's natural attractions such as hiking trails and parks could provide a different perspective and enhance your experience in the future.

Nonetheless, I appreciate you sharing your thoughts and hope you have enjoyable travels ahead.