Some say the Anchor Bar stole the idea from another bar in Buffalo. Kind of like the "Flaming Moe" episode of The Simpsons.I know, but they weren't the creators.
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I have heard great things about St. Maarten. Isnt the Dutch side a lot nicer than the French side?Grand Turk, Grand Cayman, St. Maarten.For those who have been to the Caribbean, how would you rank the top 3 islands to stay on? I have never been and have always wondered......I want to go to the Maldives or back to the Caribbean again for some more scuba
Don't really see the appeal of Jamaica after a couple visits there.
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That's largely true of Europe, too.Isnt the Dutch side a lot nicer than the French side?
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A close friend's wife grew up (at least in part) in Buffalo. IIRC, she said the locals all think Duff's is better.Go to Anchor Bar and have some orignal Buffalo Wings.
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I'll be in Buffalo for the game as well for a bachelor party weekend. I'll be wearing the Lemieux jersey and sitting with a bunch of drunk morons.
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Corvidae and I are considering a trip to Estonia & Finland next year. But we're mostly still in the conversation stage of planning right now.
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Unfortunately I think this is the case. I've been to the Anchor Bar. The wings were good but nothing that special. I'm excited to try Duffs. I'm also not planning on hitting the falls as I feel like I've seen pretty much all there is to see there.im not sure theres much else to do there besides that
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I'll probably be a drunk moron in a pens hoodie.I'll be in Buffalo for the game as well for a bachelor party weekend. I'll be wearing the Lemieux jersey and sitting with a bunch of drunk morons.
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You know, I've been to St. Maarten three times now (all on cruises). I've only ever been to the Dutch side. We always tell us ourselves that we'll take the water taxi over to France, but we've ended up being sidetracked doing something else.That's largely true of Europe, too.Isnt the Dutch side a lot nicer than the French side?
In October, I'm going on a cruise to the ABC Islands (Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao) Very excited to see the deep Southern Caribbean.
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mrs. meow and I are talking about heading to Turks at some point. Where did you stay while you were there?Grand Turk, Grand Cayman, St. Maarten.For those who have been to the Caribbean, how would you rank the top 3 islands to stay on? I have never been and have always wondered......I want to go to the Maldives or back to the Caribbean again for some more scuba
Don't really see the appeal of Jamaica after a couple visits there.
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What turned you off from Jamaica?Grand Turk, Grand Cayman, St. Maarten.For those who have been to the Caribbean, how would you rank the top 3 islands to stay on? I have never been and have always wondered......I want to go to the Maldives or back to the Caribbean again for some more scuba
Don't really see the appeal of Jamaica after a couple visits there.
We've been 6-7 times (can't recall off the top of my head) and have even taken the kids. All of us love it and can't wait to get back there. Were you there on a cruise? Did you stay on a resort? Did you get out beyond the touristy areas?
I'm interested.
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we are going to jamiaca in june. cant wait
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Been to Grand Turk 4 times. All on Carnival Cruises. Its very isolated, but quiet. I'm cruising around until I find a place that I want to stay on a longer vacation.mrs. meow and I are talking about heading to Turks at some point. Where did you stay while you were there?Grand Turk, Grand Cayman, St. Maarten.For those who have been to the Caribbean, how would you rank the top 3 islands to stay on? I have never been and have always wondered......I want to go to the Maldives or back to the Caribbean again for some more scuba
Don't really see the appeal of Jamaica after a couple visits there.
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I would love to go to Jamaica, but only if I could have a local 'guide' type person. I feel that a lot of what places like that have to offer are further off the beaten path than I'd be comfortable venturing unassisted. That's my big hangup with Vietnam right now; Mrs Tif has had a bug up her butt about going there for five years or so, and I'm just completely uninterested unless we have a local accompany us. Kinda feel this way about Singapore, altho less so. I really don't know if you could manage a trip of more than 3-4 days in Singapore before you ran out of things to do, so I'd want to package that with a trip to Vietnam. (You know, if we find a guide.)
Besides, there is nowhere in the world I want to visit for the first time more than I want to go back to Spain.
Besides, there is nowhere in the world I want to visit for the first time more than I want to go back to Spain.
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Been there a few times for a few days each time. I guess I should clarify, its not so bad, just not my cup o tea. Out and about, I noticed a lot more run down areas than in other parts of the Caribbean, outside of the Bahamas. The Falmouth area would be my favorite part. I just think there are so many other better (imo) places out there. I wouldn't be opposed to going back there, but so far, hasn't been my favorite.What turned you off from Jamaica?Grand Turk, Grand Cayman, St. Maarten.For those who have been to the Caribbean, how would you rank the top 3 islands to stay on? I have never been and have always wondered......I want to go to the Maldives or back to the Caribbean again for some more scuba
Don't really see the appeal of Jamaica after a couple visits there.
We've been 6-7 times (can't recall off the top of my head) and have even taken the kids. All of us love it and can't wait to get back there. Were you there on a cruise? Did you stay on a resort? Did you get out beyond the touristy areas?
I'm interested.
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I can be your local guide on your next vacation to Kansas.I would love to go to Jamaica, but only if I could have a local 'guide' type person. I feel that a lot of what places like that have to offer are further off the beaten path than I'd be comfortable venturing unassisted. That's my big hangup with Vietnam right now; Mrs Tif has had a bug up her butt about going there for five years or so, and I'm just completely uninterested unless we have a local accompany us. Kinda feel this way about Singapore, altho less so. I really don't know if you could manage a trip of more than 3-4 days in Singapore before you ran out of things to do, so I'd want to package that with a trip to Vietnam. (You know, if we find a guide.)
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yes and yesI have heard great things about St. Maarten. Isnt the Dutch side a lot nicer than the French side?Grand Turk, Grand Cayman, St. Maarten.For those who have been to the Caribbean, how would you rank the top 3 islands to stay on? I have never been and have always wondered......I want to go to the Maldives or back to the Caribbean again for some more scuba
Don't really see the appeal of Jamaica after a couple visits there.
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You talk about dining in Kansas. I know its not what would be considered "fine" dining, but I don't think I have EVER had a better meal than what I've had in KC. I'm a barbecue snob and I probably sound like a commercial, but if you ever go through the KC area, make it a point to stop at Jack Stack BBQ. It is absolutely amazing.I can be your local guide on your next vacation to Kansas.
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I was told there would be windmills.I can be your local guide on your next vacation to Kansas.I would love to go to Jamaica, but only if I could have a local 'guide' type person. I feel that a lot of what places like that have to offer are further off the beaten path than I'd be comfortable venturing unassisted. That's my big hangup with Vietnam right now; Mrs Tif has had a bug up her butt about going there for five years or so, and I'm just completely uninterested unless we have a local accompany us. Kinda feel this way about Singapore, altho less so. I really don't know if you could manage a trip of more than 3-4 days in Singapore before you ran out of things to do, so I'd want to package that with a trip to Vietnam. (You know, if we find a guide.)
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Not many of these left:I was told there would be windmills.
And none of those work, except in museums and prairie preserves.
There are wind farms, though, which are pretty awesome. Unless you're a bird.
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Yeah, don't really consider KC as being Kansas. I'm pretty sure KC residents would quickly agree.You talk about dining in Kansas. I know its not what would be considered "fine" dining, but I don't think I have EVER had a better meal than what I've had in KC. I'm a barbecue snob and I probably sound like a commercial, but if you ever go through the KC area, make it a point to stop at Jack Stack BBQ. It is absolutely amazing.
But, seriously, there are some really good ethnic restaurants in Wichita. Having a large air force base here attracts that. Especially good are two Lebanese restaurants. I happen to think Lebanese food is the best in the world, so I'm pretty happy when I can make the time to go.
Felafels all around!
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Have you read Up Country, by Nelson Demille? This book really made me want to visit Vietnam. It's part travelogue, part novel.That's my big hangup with Vietnam right now; Mrs Tif has had a bug up her butt about going there for five years or so, and I'm just completely uninterested unless we have a local accompany us. Kinda feel this way about Singapore, altho less so. I really don't know if you could manage a trip of more than 3-4 days in Singapore before you ran out of things to do, so I'd want to package that with a trip to Vietnam.
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Have not even heard of that book. But I see it is available for $7 on Kindle, and the day is still somewhat young.
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Making progress on this summer's Chicago trip. Anyone ever eat at Alinea? Its expensive as hell and probably not worth it, but just for the sake of doing it I'm wondering if anyone has been there before.
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Alinea is considered the 9th best restaurant in the entire world. They focus on huge tasting menus that are around 20 courses. It will take roughly three hours from start-to-finish, and will easily set you back $1,000 for two people if you have wine pairings.
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