The GMF Travel, Recreation & Leisure Thread

[ElemenoP]

I just got back from Vietnam on Saturday. And then leaving for Europe in 2 weeks.

[Trident]

So you'll be popping in for a cuppa then?

[ElemenoP]

I don't know if England is on the schedule. I might be there for a day - Who knows. I just have a one way ticket so I don't know where I'm going to end up going.

[Trident]

*pops the kettle on*

[Limp]

So you'll be popping in for a cuppa then?
I read that as "So you'll be pooping in a cuppa then?"

Needless to say I was less turned on when I noticed my error.

[NOTKyle]

I don't know if England is on the schedule. I might be there for a day - Who knows. I just have a one way ticket so I don't know where I'm going to end up going.

I'm planning on doing that some day. One way ticket, and no plans past the airport.

God speed.

[ElemenoP]

I wonder how much you would need if you were to travel for a whole year straight, all over the world. I mean. The biggest expense would be flying from one big region to another. But from there, I'd imagine your plane/train/bus tickets would be relatively cheap.

Has anyone or know of anyone who has done this that could shed some light into this for me?

[sleepydaz]

I wonder how much you would need if you were to travel for a whole year straight, all over the world. I mean. The biggest expense would be flying from one big region to another. But from there, I'd imagine your plane/train/bus tickets would be relatively cheap.

Has anyone or know of anyone who has done this that could shed some light into this for me?

Flights as you said are you big killer, but when i travelled i had an EU passport i could work without permits in Europe which meant when i was travelling i'd work in one area for a while as a base (Mostly London and then Rome) and then take trips around from there.

Assuming you have the time it's easy enough to kill your budget by flying to an area, work yourself back into having a bit of travel bank and move on. I found during that time i'd manage to branch out into areas of the region i was working in.

[WET HOT MESS]

Waiting for Visas. They waste your time and your money.

[ElemenoP]

I'm doing Europe in a couple of weeks for probably a couple of months. I couldn't imagine taking any longer. My friends backpacked it in 4 weeks and they said it was good but they were on a budget and planned everything out. I don't wnat to do that.

Anyways. I'm thinking after Europe, I might come home for a bit and do like one continent at a time. Europe as great as it would be, is a bit cliche. I might hit Asia again. Is it better to do it that way, do a continent at a time or go straight all over?

How expensive is it to get around South America? Like if I were to land in Brazil and go around?

[ElemenoP]

Are you from Canada or the US and got an EU passport or are you currently living in Europe?

[sleepydaz]

I'm Australian with Irish parents. South America can be done really cheap if you're willing to travel in little buses and the like as the locals do. As soon as you want to do any tourist level stuff your costs go through the roof. Brazil i needed a VISA for but most other countries proof of a return/ongoing ticket was enough.

Also i found out of all the places i went to some parts of south america were made much easier by a bit of a bribe here or there

[6655321]

i haven't been on vacation in 4 years. :( this was the last place i went.
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm228/sixfive532one/1032027037_l.jpg
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm228/sixfive532one/1035288648_l.jpg

[ElemenoP]

I'm willing to rough it up while I'm travelling. I'm probably going back to Vietnam next summer to see my grandparents and I want to take some time afterwards or during the trip to go to Cambodia, Thailand and ... maybe Indonesia. Who knows. But I while I was there this summer, there were flights to and back from VN to Thailand for $100.

[ElemenoP]

No. I want to travel as much as I can before I start a new career and not have time for it.

[ShitBreak]

I'm willing to rough it up while I'm travelling. I'm probably going back to Vietnam next summer to see my grandparents and I want to take some time afterwards or during the trip to go to Cambodia, Thailand and ... maybe Indonesia. Who knows. But I while I was there this summer, there were flights to and back from VN to Thailand for $100.

I don't know if you have been, or plan on going...but if you are navigating the world, you should try to go by New Zealand.

My dad, for about 10 years, had to travel globally (mainly to shitty places)....but he always talked about how much he loved New Zealand.

[sleepydaz]

If your doing that general area Laos is worth a look. beautiful but still a bit backward/sleepy

[ElemenoP]

You're making me sad.

[}{arlequin]

i wish i was trust fund baby so i could travel all over all the time

[Da Raider]

From this past weekend's trip to Santa Cruz

http://img134.imagevenue.com/loc824/th_62845_Santa_Cruz_122_824lo.jpg (http://img134.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=62845_Santa_Cruz_122_824lo.jpg)

[WET HOT MESS]

I wanna go here

http://www.geographie.uni-erlangen.de/mrichter/gallery/photos/latin_america/images/Sierra_Madre_Oriental.jpg
So I can visit here

http://www.jornada.unam.mx/viajera/san%20luis%20potosi/golondrinas.jpg


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cave_of_Swallows

Seriously, that's an awesome name. I'm gunna call my vah-genie that.

[Will-Kill]

I would like to go to Hawaii, Australia, Scotland, Netherlands, or Japan.

Those would seem to be great places to go.

[Penguin Rick]

I want to go to Dubai, mostly because I'm a fan of architecture.

[}{arlequin]

going to nepal is one of my goals

[Penguin Rick]

I want to go to Dubai, mostly because I'm a fan of architecture.

And stay here:
cKOOFQ-OTmM

[WET HOT MESS]

I reaaally wanna travel. To say maybe... Jakarta or Kuala Lumpur or Singapore or Macao or Hong Kong or Japan or Cambodia or Thailand or India or Afghanistan or Turkey or Syria or Iran or Romania or Greece or Madagascar or Mauritius or Brazil or England or Germany or Italy or Switzerland or Dutchieland or France or Denmark or Iceland or Luxembourg or Sweden or Norway or Finland or Croatia or Serbia or Egypt or Chile or Argentina. Fuck it, I'm gunna be a flight attendant.

[}{arlequin]

WHERE ARE MY PEANUTS??!!

[WET HOT MESS]

Please sir, calm down. The lady seated next to you is having a heart attack. We'll have your nuts ready in a few moments. Actually, we're all out. We only have pretzels.

[}{arlequin]

ahhh, that will be fine...


for a moment i thought i was on that madrid flight

[WET HOT MESS]

Also, the door we use to load your luggage just broke off. And one of the wings fell off. Expect some turbulence before we die in a fiery plummet.

[(Racer_GT)]

hopefully the O2 masks work so you can stay awake for the whole ordeal

[}{arlequin]

i've seen "alive". from that i know when i'm starving i should eat the pilots first since it's always their fault.

[WET HOT MESS]

In that case, I hope I get incinerated. I don't want anyone eating or raping my body. Not it would happen in that particular order.

[}{arlequin]

ha, you'd go first then! you'd already be nicely crisp'd

[WET HOT MESS]

I'll die with a nice tan.

[medlar]

You will die with skin cancer as well.

I have never been anywhere that is considered tropical like Hawai or mexico.

[WET HOT MESS]

I don't think people survive incinerations to worry about skin cancer.

[medlar]

Thats some big word I'm going to have to look up.

Oh wait..incineration..to burn. Ok got you.

[Pharon]

So I just got back from a week-long vacation in Bethany Beach, Delaware. Stayed in a house right on the beach that had 6 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms. Got to meet a guy who was in the Peace Corps, his wife, who's job is to save rhinos from extinction, another guy who worked directly under Paul Wolfowitz, and an executive chef from a famous steakhouse chain.

One of the best vacations I've ever had.

And I'm really tan right now.

[ElemenoP]

I bought my backpack yesterday and now I'm packing it. 3 more days!

[}{arlequin]

back packer!

[ElemenoP]

You best believe it! I'm not bringing much... since I'll probably end up buying alot of stuff along the way.

[}{arlequin]

euro is gonna kick your ass for buying along the way, unless you're talking just t-shirts...

[ElemenoP]

Can't I mail stuff home while I'm away?

[Gary_Busey]

You'll spend more on shipping than you did on whatever you bought.

[Pharon]

Can't I mail stuff home while I'm away?
I think what he means is that the dollar is very weak compared to the euro, so anything you buy is going to be very expensive. But it's probably your only option anyway.

[}{arlequin]

i meant, shopping for clothes and paying in euros *might* not be worth it if you're gonna have to pay double for each item that you could get here

edit: what pharon said, more concisely than i

[ElemenoP]

Hmmmm... Good Point. Didn't think of that. Thanks!

[Francis Drake]

I just stayed in SF for 12 days and then drove across the country. I had never seen the middle of America. Indiana is the ugliest state ever, followed closely by Nebraska.

Moab UT is simply amazing. If you get the chance go to Arches and Canyonland. It is like stepping onto the set of Planet of the Apes.

[Pharon]

You maniacs! You blew it up! Damn you all to hell!

[Francis Drake]

By request, pics of Moab:
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[sleepydaz]

I'm heading over to the states for work early next year (Late January, NYC for 2 weeks) but i'm going to stay maybe a month afterwards to have a look around. I'll be going to Vegas and Austin for sure since i have some friends there.

Any other places that i shouldn't miss/shouldn't bother with?

[ruffdog]

I'm going to Vegas in Dec. Staying at Mandalay Bay.

I need some tips on where to go and what crazy shit to do. I have 5K to spend

[Will-Kill]

I Had alot of luck with wheel of fourtune slots
strip club called OG's is pretty good
LV Gun Store is always fun.
finally avoid messaige parlors, they ''jack'' you.
Play card games at smaller casinos, better odds and cheaper to play.

[Desperado]

My Fiance and I went to Tulum, Mexico awhile back, loved it so much we plan on have our wedding there.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y127/BarahirDE/DSC00107.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y127/BarahirDE/DSC00095.jpg

And just posted on TMZ, Bar and Leo are hanging at the same place...

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y127/BarahirDE/1010_leo_dicaprio_splash.jpg

[ruffdog]

I Had alot of luck with wheel of fourtune slots
strip club called OG's is pretty good
LV Gun Store is always fun.
finally avoid messaige parlors, they ''jack'' you.
Play card games at smaller casinos, better odds and cheaper to play.


umm...they 'jack you'...as in happy ending or steal your money?

[Philip Lombard]

What's a messaige parlor?

[Will-Kill]

What's a messaige parlor?

Massage Palor, i need a QWERTY cell phone.

umm...they 'jack you'...as in happy ending or steal your money?

steal money.....it happened to my boss from my last job.

[Blue]

Boys weekend away this weekend (http://www.murchisonoffroadadventures.com.au/index.html)

[mongo]

me and a friend are going here

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c4/Hong_Kong_Night_Skyline_non-HDR.jpg

the beginning of april. never been to hong kong, so i'm pumped.

[Blue]

Drop down to Phuket, Thailand, I'll be there early April.

[mongo]

if i wanted to hang w/ ol' folks, i'd call up my grandparents.

[Blue]

:(

[Satan]

Phuket is some good times...

[Blue]

I don't need a googled eyed vegitarian cramping my style with the ladyboys!

[RedBEARD]

Anybody ever stayed in this place or know much about it?

http://www.loftuswest.com/files/projects/rioext.jpg

The Rio in Las Vegas - I'm asking because it seems I'll be attending a convention there in May.

[Jericho]

Anybody ever stayed in this place or know much about it?

http://www.loftuswest.com/files/projects/rioext.jpg

The Rio in Las Vegas - I'm asking because it seems I'll be attending a convention there in May.
The have the best buffet in Vegas of the 7 or so I've been to

[Blue]

Drop down to Phuket, Thailand, I'll be there early April.

5 weeks to go....

[}{arlequin]

just booked my tix to amsterdam for queen's day. $580 non-stop

[Claydon]

recession FTW!

[Claydon]

The have the best buffet in Vegas of the 7 or so I've been to


RIO is not too shabby, it is one of the lesser 'famous' of the hotel casinos but it is a quality place. I like the Rio or Cesars.

[ElemenoP]

The cheapest website I found for flights are on Orbitz.

[vasili denisov]

Anybody ever stayed in this place or know much about it?

The Rio in Las Vegas - I'm asking because it seems I'll be attending a convention there in May.
There'll be scantily dressed women. And games of chance. The games are dangerous. The women, more so. Though the comedians encourage it, avoid the veal.

[Da Raider]

Anybody ever stayed in this place or know much about it?

http://www.loftuswest.com/files/projects/rioext.jpg

The Rio in Las Vegas - I'm asking because it seems I'll be attending a convention there in May.

For the $, most of the rooms are pretty nice. Big couches, decent bed. Depending on which way your room faces, your room could have one entire wall is glass with a great view of the strip. Or you could just over look the garage. Anyway, they have a huge buffet and they do a fake Mardi Gras type dealio every day that's lame. The biggest issue is on busy nights, the cab stand is a long line to get out of there. The reason is becuze they are technically not on the strip. And you really don't want to walk it drunk, cuz you don't want to be in the street with crazy cab drivers. You can walk to The Palms though. Also, in case you are too cheap to pay for a cab, they have free transporation out of the back to all Harrah's properties (Cesars, Harrahs, Paris, Balley's, etc.).

[NOTKyle]

The Fung Wah bus from Boston to New York = yellowsex

[}{arlequin]

The Fung Wah bus from Boston to New York = yellowsex
and movies w/o subtitles

[jemeske]

I'm going to Hawaii. What should I see/do there? Hotel recommendations?

Oahu.

[Jericho]

Dammmn...where's Claydon when you need him?

[BIG PIZZLE]

I'm going to Hawaii. What should I see/do there? Hotel recommendations?

Oahu.

Eat pork and tuna.

[WET HOT MESS]

Mongo would know.

[Da Raider]

so, worth mentioning again. Staying at the Rio in Vegas this weekend. Final Four weekend. Free suite. Nice.

[ShitBreak]

Her name is Rio and she dances on the sand?

I'm still trying to figure out where I'm going to stay when I go to Vegas in May. Definitely not staying on the South end this time around. I didn't even get to go to the North end. Furthest North I went was the Bellagio.

[WigglingWii]

So I'm going to be in San Diego sometimes next month. Never been to Cali before. Any suggestions on where I should go in San Diego?

[Claydon]

So I'm going to be in San Diego sometimes next month. Never been to Cali before. Any suggestions on where I should go in San Diego?

Gaslamp Quarter

[Kerjack]

Seaworld? Zoo? Dogfight? (http://www.goingtocalifornia.com/pages/adventure-tours/air-combat-san-diego.html)

[WigglingWii]

Gaslamp Quarter


Yea, my friend recommended that I check out that place.

[Claydon]

Yea, my friend recommended that I check out that place.

great bars, restaurants etc.

if you can head north a bit la jolla is gorgeous. best sunsets on the west coast of the US imo.

[WigglingWii]

Seaworld? Zoo? Dogfight? (http://www.goingtocalifornia.com/pages/adventure-tours/air-combat-san-diego.html)


I'll definitely check out the zoo and seaworld. Eh, may be not seaworld. I've been to the one in San Antonio, it's not that awesome. But the third link, wow, only if I had that much money to spend.

[WigglingWii]

great bars, restaurants etc.

if you can head north a bit la jolla is gorgeous. best sunsets on the west coast of the US imo.


I heard La Jolla is really nice. My bf's friends actually live there so we'll be visiting La Jolla for sure. Any nice place for a vineyard visit or wine tasting?

[Kerjack]

Off topic: My sister has a college friend that we visited there as we passed though, can't remember if she was born here or not but is Vietnamese and speaks the language fluently. Her husband is an engineer that works on UAVs, something I have very conflicted feeling about :P (UAVs that is)

[WigglingWii]

Off topic: My sister has a college friend that we visited there as we passed though, can't remember if she was born here or not but is Vietnamese and speaks the language fluently. Her husband is an engineer that works on UAVs, something I have very conflicted feeling about :P (UAVs that is)


Okay.....

[Claydon]

I heard La Jolla is really nice. My bf's friends actually live there so we'll be visiting La Jolla for sure. Any nice place for a vineyard visit or wine tasting?

I am not aware of any wineries down there, however I am sure there are wine bars around. But I could be wrong.

[mongo]

go to a padres game. wish tony gwynn was still playing.

[}{arlequin]

has anybody been to iceland?

[Kerjack]

Isn't that the one who's government fell apart? Are you going to try to build an empire now? Or are you just trying to pick up all the vulnerable women.

[medlar]

It would be a great time to travel to Iceland.

I'm going to be paying half my way to Ireland this summer after grad. I'll stay two months, take in Galway as well. Then back to Canada to brush up on some stats, study A Look at Canada Guide and take my citizenship exam.

[}{arlequin]

Isn't that the one who's government fell apart?
as long as airlines don't fall apart it should be ok. the criteria in its favor are that it's cheap, close, certainly different, majority of them speak english, and the women are pretty.

city at night and screwing around in an offroader during the day.

[Syndicate]

I'm seriously trying to decide if I should take a real vacation, and by that I mean leave my the glorious... Yes, the GLORIOUS State of Illinois. I haven't done this kind of shit since 1999. I've been talking about doing so since the beginning of GMF.. Fuck since MBS. Being a workaholic sucks sometimes. Anyways, where should I go? What should I do? Money is really no object at this point. I'd be all alone though because I have no family. About my only stipulation is I gotta stick in the US, cause leaving my state for a long period of time is enough for me... I fucking hate change. If it's too foreign to me I want to kill it dead in the face with a stick. So yeah... Ideas?

[Jericho]

I'm seriously trying to decide if I should take a real vacation, and by that I mean leave my the glorious... Yes, the GLORIOUS State of Illinois. I haven't done this kind of shit since 1999. I've been talking about doing so since the beginning of GMF.. Fuck since MBS. Being a workaholic sucks sometimes. Anyways, where should I go? What should I do? Money is really no object at this point. I'd be all alone though because I have no family. About my only stipulation is I gotta stick in the US, cause leaving my state for a long period of time is enough for me... I fucking hate change. If it's too foreign to me I want to kill it dead in the face with a stick. So yeah... Ideas?
God damnit, Richard. Take baby bro to Vegas, you shitbean!

[Syndicate]

God damnit, Richard. Take baby bro to Vegas, you shitbean!

The little brother hates to travel more me. That being said this trip... If it happens is kinda about me, and not him. So give me some ideas Red Bush.

[Jericho]

I'd tell you to come hang out, but Sacto is lamesauce. Hit up Vegas anyway, if you've got the cash

[}{arlequin]

wallyworld?

[Kerjack]

I'm seriously trying to decide if I should take a real vacation, and by that I mean leave my the glorious... Yes, the GLORIOUS State of Illinois. I haven't done this kind of shit since 1999. I've been talking about doing so since the beginning of GMF.. Fuck since MBS. Being a workaholic sucks sometimes. Anyways, where should I go? What should I do? Money is really no object at this point. I'd be all alone though because I have no family. About my only stipulation is I gotta stick in the US, cause leaving my state for a long period of time is enough for me... I fucking hate change. If it's too foreign to me I want to kill it dead in the face with a stick. So yeah... Ideas?

Hawaii! Wanna go skydiving? Scuba? Acrobatics in a sailplane? Make crazy fun of me? I DO.

[WET HOT MESS]

Fly out to Mongoland and punch him in the face for us.

[}{arlequin]

if it's about you then maybe a big cross country drive? chicks, cities, nat'l parks, breweries... all in one shot

[Syndicate]

Fly out to Mongoland and punch him in the face for us.


I'd consider it if I was assured The Jew would join us.

[Kerjack]

Yeah do that stuff first, but when you get to CA board a plane to HI.

[WET HOT MESS]

Yeah, Richie, rent an RV and drive across the country.

[WET HOT MESS]

I'd consider it if I was assured The Jew would join us.
:( He doesn't love us anymore.

[Syndicate]

Rich's Vacation... GMF US Tour. Who will prove me with a couch to crash on, booze to drink, and won't try to gang rape me?

[Kerjack]

I don't know about those three things but I'll run you through the park and kick your ass the next day behind the boat.

[}{arlequin]

Yeah, Richie, rent an RV and drive across the country.
if you start on the left coast, you could team up w/ claydon

[WET HOT MESS]

Oh yeah, Rich, punch Claydon in the face.

[ElemenoP]

You should do a tour of all the places they feature on Diner, Drive-Ins and Dives on the Food Network!!!!!!

http://www.foodnetwork.com/diners-drive-ins-and-dives/index.html

YES!!!!!

[Le Goat]

stay the fuck outta Texas.


we don't take too kindly to Aaron Lewis

[Jericho]

You should do a tour of all the places they feature on Diner, Drive-Ins and Dives on the Food Network!!!!!!

http://www.foodnetwork.com/diners-drive-ins-and-dives/index.html

YES!!!!!
I would fucking LOVE to do that!


Or take on the challenges from Man v Food

[}{arlequin]

marfa, texas looks like a fun place

[Le Goat]

marfa, texas looks like a fun place

If you love UFO's and a shit ton of desert.


Nice folks out that way though.

[jemeske]

You need to spend some time in the mountains. If you're driving westward out of Chicago, I would recommend going more north through like South Dakota, because driving through the badlands is kind of sweet tits if the sun is right (dawn/dusk) and it beats the alternatives (Nebraska = death). Drive through Montana and then hit the NW. Go down through Cali, then Vegas, then back through Colorado. Go rafting in Colorado. Super fun. And alpine sliding.

[Kerjack]

Western Montana is cool, Eastern suuuuuuuuuuucks.

[NOTKyle]

You've got a couch in new york this summer. And by couch I mean floor.

[Hodge]

I'm seriously trying to decide if I should take a real vacation, and by that I mean leave my the glorious... Yes, the GLORIOUS State of Illinois. I haven't done this kind of shit since 1999. I've been talking about doing so since the beginning of GMF.. Fuck since MBS. Being a workaholic sucks sometimes. Anyways, where should I go? What should I do? Money is really no object at this point. I'd be all alone though because I have no family. About my only stipulation is I gotta stick in the US, cause leaving my state for a long period of time is enough for me... I fucking hate change. If it's too foreign to me I want to kill it dead in the face with a stick. So yeah... Ideas?
Quit being a bitch and head north. Better scenery, easier/cleaner women, we speak (almost) English, and more bang for your buck.

[Kerjack]

So it looks like using the peoples timeshare in HI is out. It could still work, but they are planing to go to Belgium come June and even though they won't be taking another vacation for the rest of the year arn't sure if they will have enough 'points' left over for me to. Could purchase more if needed, but they arn't exactly sure how to do it.

So meh, it would have been really nice but I don't want to cause them extra headache trying to figure it all out. So now I need to start looking at hotels, any recommendations?

Think I'll have to book in the next few weeks if I want to keep my $540 roundtrip airfare. (thinking July 23ish -30'ish)

[}{arlequin]

So now I need to start looking at hotels, any recommendations?
lately i've been using these guys as far as hotel intel: http://www.tablethotels.com

[mongo]

what island? oahu?

[The Dude]

I'm seriously trying to decide if I should take a real vacation, and by that I mean leave my the glorious... Yes, the GLORIOUS State of Illinois. I haven't done this kind of shit since 1999. I've been talking about doing so since the beginning of GMF.. Fuck since MBS. Being a workaholic sucks sometimes. Anyways, where should I go? What should I do? Money is really no object at this point. I'd be all alone though because I have no family. About my only stipulation is I gotta stick in the US, cause leaving my state for a long period of time is enough for me... I fucking hate change. If it's too foreign to me I want to kill it dead in the face with a stick. So yeah... Ideas?


New Orleans
Vegas
Portland
Austin
San Diego


What I really think you should do is go on a whorin' vacation in the Dominican, something like this: http://www.paradiseladiesforyou.com/

you can even buy them and take them home with you!

[mongo]

fuck portland. come to seattle, bitch.

[Kerjack]

$300+++ a night might be a little steep for me. If it was just one night or even two I'd consider it, but not for a full week. Besides, I want to be out and about not loafing around a hotel so I'm not looking for anything too nice. Location might actually be the most important detail. (and parking)

I don't know, I need to fiddle around with stuff a bit more. Thanks for the site though, I don't doubt I'll use it for other vacations if not this one.

[mongo]

what.fucking.island.motherfucker.

[Kerjack]

what island? oahu?

Unfortunately, probably. I'd really like to visit the other islands but that is where the sailplane and skydiving airports are so I might just stick to just the one.

[}{arlequin]

I don't know, I need to fiddle around with stuff a bit more. Thanks for the site though, I don't doubt I'll use it for other vacations if not this one.
their last minute deals can be up to 60% cheaper and the price point is particular to hawaii, i think. other big cities show listings from $100-->infinity so it's not all highroller stuff.

then again, i've never been so maybe even a holiday inn will be nice in hawaii

[}{arlequin]

What I really think you should do is go on a whorin' vacation in the Dominican, something like this: http://www.paradiseladiesforyou.com/

you can even buy them and take them home with you!
sweet, now you've got me browsing the 'rentals' section

[Kerjack]

their last minute deals can be up to 60% cheaper and the price point is particular to hawaii, i think. other big cities show listings from $100-->infinity so it's not all highroller stuff.

then again, i've never been so maybe even a holiday inn will be nice in hawaii


Yeah I was just checking out the last minute deals section, DEFINITELY will be using that in the future to make some weekend high end escapes at some point. Very swanky places on the cheap.

[bones12]

then again, i've never been so maybe even a holiday inn will be nice in hawaii

No more "nice" than on the mainland. There are really a lot of shitty places in Hawaii, especially Oahu. But if you just want a place to crash, it doesn't really matter.

[The Dude]

sweet, now you've got me browsing the 'rentals' section

a friend of a friend went on a week long bachelor party down there (8 dudes i think). He said they got a private mansion on the beach and 10-12 girls, you could be watching sportscenter while one is blowing you and another is making you a sandwhich in the kitchen.

it wasn't the site i linked specifically, but something along those lines

[}{arlequin]

a friend of a friend went on a week long bachelor party down there (8 dudes i think). He said they got a private mansion on the beach and 10-12 girls, you could be watching sportscenter while one is blowing you and another is making you a sandwhich in the kitchen.
hot, hungry, poverty stricken women... ftw?

[The Dude]

hot, hungry, poverty stricken women... ftw?

absofuckinglutely

[mongo]

Unfortunately, probably. I'd really like to visit the other islands but that is where the sailplane and skydiving airports are so I might just stick to just the one.

last time i was there i stayed at this three star place called the ohana west. room was big, clean, and straight out of 1982. however, the location kicked fucking ass. we were 1 block off the beach right in the center of town. hot chicks all day, hookers at night. we actually spent one whole night getting trashed on the balcony and watching hookers pick up dudes. awesome. also, when you're there, rent a scooter. it's the best way to get around a town that has jack dick for parking.

edit: it only cost us $80 per night.

[Kerjack]

Yeah I've been thinking a scooter is a must.

[Blue]

January, 2010. (http://www.transmotosport.com/tours-and-dates/7-day-golden-triangle-adventure)

[ElemenoP]

So, I'm planning on travelling to Egypt, Israel and Dubai (UAE)... I'm not really up to date on politics, but if I land in Egypt and go to Tel Aviv, Israel and then fly to Dubai... is that going to be okay if they see the Israel and even Egypt stamps when I get to Dubai ... is that going to be a problem considering the politics between the countries?

[}{arlequin]

they'll label you a terrorist sympathizer and shove a stick of dynamite up into you

[mongo]

el just named 3 countries i could give 2 shits about visiting.

[ElemenoP]

I've always wanted to go to Egypt. I might as well visit the other 2 while I'm around there.

[mongo]

you're also gonna be around sudan, probably should hit that up as well.

[BIG PIZZLE]

Israel sucks unless you're jewish. I always laugh when I see "Visit Israel" commercials. It is the most unhospitable nation on earth.

[mongo]

Israel sucks unless you're jewish. I always laugh when I see "Visit Israel" commercials. It is the most unhospitable nation on earth.

i never would have expected that from you.


also, if it's such a shit hole, why do your family members care about it so much?

[ElemenoP]

Israel sucks unless you're jewish. I always laugh when I see "Visit Israel" commercials. It is the most unhospitable nation on earth.

I'd like to see it. Isn't Tel Aviv supposed to be fantastic?

[BIG PIZZLE]

The country/location/land is awesome. The people treat you like a criminal. If you're gonna be there with locals, it's alright but if you're just a tourist it is no fun at all.

[}{arlequin]

i agree ab israel. only people visiting that place are either jewish, reporters, or religious zealots/historians.

[BIG PIZZLE]

I'd like to see it. Isn't Tel Aviv supposed to be fantastic?

You probably heard that from a jew.

[ElemenoP]

Do you think I could pass for Israeli?

[mongo]

no. your calves are far too large.

[BIG PIZZLE]

I dont see why you're going all over the world when all you need to do is hop on a 4hr flight to LA for some sweet dicking.

[ElemenoP]

I've already been to LA. It's so meh.

[mongo]

he meant seattle.

[BIG PIZZLE]

I wouldnt take you anywhere. I would chain you to my toilet and fuck you periodically.

[kaptino]

I would chain you to my toilet and fuck you periodically.

Probably about as interesting as visiting Israel minus the terrorist attacks.

[Kerjack]

I wouldnt take you anywhere. I would chain you to my toilet and fuck you periodically.

Is this an open invitation to all members?

[}{arlequin]

...

[ElemenoP]

...

[Kerjack]

...

He did say he would let me snake his toilet once.

[}{arlequin]

that doesn't really help you, but who am i to question fetishes

[Kerjack]

In his culture thats like... a total honor. I think.

[BIG PIZZLE]

Is this an open invitation to all members?

Only if you can grow tits and a vagina on the plane ride over.

[BIG PIZZLE]

And you're not Face.

[Kerjack]

So you are saying there is a chance? *pumps fist*

[mongo]

what was all that one in a million talk?

[Blue]

"one in a million chances happen 9 times out of ten"

[Penguin Rick]

So my sister's new boyfriend's family owns half of Bermuda. I'm definitely tagging along on their vacation to the island this summer.

[mongo]

post pics of your sis or it's a lie.

[NOTKyle]

Ricky is rich as FUCK.

The end.

[jemeske]

Kerjack, how long are you going and how many are you going with?

Consider priceline nyop if you are looking for relatively cheap digs. A site like betterbidding.com (or something like that) can help you narrow your searching and show you recent successful bids. You may also want to check out this one (http://www.vrbo.com/vacation-rentals/usa/hawaii/oahu) for rental properties, many of which can be as cheap or more so than some of the hotels with more location variety.

Also, the only people I saw on scooters were doucheballers or the Japanese. Rent a car for at least some of the time to get around the island. Otherwise, in Waikiki or Honolulu it's better just to walk or take the bus.

Do an off shore scuba/snorkel while you're there. Waaaay better than the touristy snorkel places like Hanauma Bay. Go on a catamaran or boat.

[Kerjack]

7 days, just me.

Wanted to dive but don't think I'll have the time but I'll look into at least a snorkel.

[jemeske]

Well there are at least three catamarans that will take you to snorkel about a mile off shore. They go out directly from Waikiki beach. Even though they are all in the same basic area (Turtle Canyon) it's not really crowded and the snorkeling is pretty cool. I think most of the boats will give you lunch, snorkel time, and a boat ride totaling about 2 hours for in the neighborhood of $35-45. They provide snorkel gear and leave between 10 and 10:30. You'll see more fish and have a better chance at turtles and maybe even see dolphins on the boat ride.

Hanauma Bay is probably the most popular snorkeling place on the island. It was good, but it will be crowded almost all the time it's open.

On the North Shore, Shark's Cove is a good spot though also popular. Also on the North Shore we found a beach in Waiale'e that had good snorkeling and with only 4 or 5 other people on the beach. There is a little island offshore and parking is right next to the road/ocean. That was about 2 miles west of Turtle Bay resort.

Boogie boarding is pretty good on the North Shore too. Maybe a place like Waimea Bay. If you do go there go later for a nice sunset view, good waves, and fewer people.

Other things I would definitely recommend in no order


Hiking Diamond Head--Go early to avoid the heat
Driving up and around Tantalus if you have a rental car
Pali Lookout on Pali Highway again if you have a car or take a tour bus on your way to the windward side
USS Arizona Memorial (free)
USS Missouri Memorial (you have to pay, but the lowest is $16 and for $23 you'll get a guide and more access on the ship)

I generally think Luaus are overrated. The best show is at the PCC, but that's about as far away from Waikiki as you can get, plus it's run by the Mormons so no booze.

[Mustard]

Hawai'i is over rated.

[jemeske]

It's no Des Moines, Iowa. That's for sure.

[Kerjack]

I <3 Mormons

[Mustard]

It's no Des Moines, Iowa. That's for sure.
I heard a guy was bet something like $10,000 that he couldn't live in Des Moines for a month.

Two weeks into the bet, he conceded.

[jemeske]

Then that guy is retarded.

[NOTKyle]

Then that guy is retarded.

He must be! Des Moines is great!

[Mustard]

He is also a multi-millionaire poker player. He could afford it.

[jemeske]

He could could go to Adventureland like every day!

[Mustard]

OMG OMG! He could go to Dollywood every day!

[jemeske]

Um, Dollywood isn't close to Des Moines. Duh!

[Mustard]

Oh. Well, I just figured that everything in the midwest was within 30 minutes of sucking hard ass.

[jemeske]

It's at least 45 minutes. Maybe even an hour.

KNOW YOUR GEOGRAPHY!@

[Mustard]

I WAS THE GEOGRAPHY MASTER IN 7TH GRADE THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!

[CTricksterGirl]

So I found out that I have off like half a THursday and a whole Friday comin up and I have a lil extra cash in my pocket...I wanted to go away for just a lil 3 day weekend deal, but now that I live in Chicago, I have no idea where to even go...it was easier when I was in LA because all I had to ws jump in my car and drive 4 hours to vegas or 5.5 hours to S.F....

Anyone know any places that I can drive within that distance for a good time like that?

[leafsmack0]

man, cruises are bad ass, I didn't realize just how awesome they were, just got back from a 10 day Alaskan trip, 7 days on the Island Princess cruise ship. I must have gained 10 pounds easily.

[Rover]

So I found out that I have off like half a THursday and a whole Friday comin up and I have a lil extra cash in my pocket...I wanted to go away for just a lil 3 day weekend deal, but now that I live in Chicago, I have no idea where to even go...it was easier when I was in LA because all I had to ws jump in my car and drive 4 hours to vegas or 5.5 hours to S.F....

Anyone know any places that I can drive within that distance for a good time like that?Detroit's about 4 hours from Chicago. They have casinos located in an urban lifestyle setting.

[CTricksterGirl]

Detroit's about 4 hours from Chicago. They have casinos located in an urban lifestyle setting.

Christ, you would not catch me in Detroit...lol, but you did remind me that there is a casino nearby, so it could be like a mini getaway...thanks!

[NOTKyle]

man cruises are bad ass, I didn't realize just how awesome they were, just got back from a 10 day Alaskan trip, 7 days on the Island Princess cruise ship. I must have gained 10 pounds easily.

What's a man cruise? Is it anything like the Cuba Gooding movie?

[leafsmack0]

What's a man cruise? Is it anything like the Cuba Gooding movie?

hell yeah, I was like jesus christ!

[Don Scrappy]

Just got back from Vegas, stayed at TI. Drank lots and spent lots at strip clubs. it was awesome, but I feel brain dead.

[STDSkillz]

How much did you spend total?

[Don Scrappy]

I'm gonna be in Maui for about 10 days starting next week. It seems like there isn't a whole lot to do on that Island in terms of nightlife. Anyone have any recommendations on where to have a good night? I'm staying in Kihei, but I would be willing to drive up to lahaina if it is worth it.


I'm also planning a bachelor party, thinking either skydiving or some other fun outdoor activity, or getting a plane to Oahu, dinner and strippers in a hotel room. Haven't decided yet.

[Don Scrappy]

How much did you spend total?

around $1300, total, three of us spent about $4000

I would guess $1400+ was spent in the stripclubs

[JT]

Just got back from Vegas, stayed at TI. Drank lots and spent lots at strip clubs. it was awesome, but I feel brain dead.

They have friendly dealers......

[mongo]

I'm gonna be in Maui for about 10 days starting next week. It seems like there isn't a whole lot to do on that Island in terms of nightlife. Anyone have any recommendations on where to have a good night? I'm staying in Kihei, but I would be willing to drive up to lahaina if it is worth it.

It's not worth it. If you want good night life, book a $70 flight to Oahu or gtfo!

[nothingman]

Just returned from a weeks charter on a 64 ft sailboat in the British Virgin Islands. The real world sucks, why do I not live there?