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Wine Shop Recommendations - Local

Last post by Paul Rasmussen « August 15th, 2019, 4:29 pm
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by M. M c C a l l » April 21st, 2009, 5:22 pm
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When I travel, I always want to know two things: what's the BYO policy, and where can I stop in to pick up a nice bottle of wine?

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Last post by Paul Rasmussen
August 15th, 2019, 4:29 pm
Japan Experts Help Please

Last post by Jud Reis « November 16th, 2019, 11:10 pm
Replies: 26
by Jud Reis » July 1st, 2019, 6:02 pm

I know there are a ton of threads already on Japan trips, but I am hoping to get some customized advice. Have been to Japan many times in business,...

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Last post by Jud Reis
November 16th, 2019, 11:10 pm
Charleston lodging and restaurants

Last post by Roger Ouellette « November 16th, 2019, 7:48 pm
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by Robert M yers » November 14th, 2019, 9:32 pm

We just booked flights to Charleston 2nd week of December for 3 nights (fri/sat/sun) Interested in hearing any hotel and restaurants recs with the...

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Last post by Roger Ouellette
November 16th, 2019, 7:48 pm
New Orleans Hotels

Last post by Neal.Mollen « November 16th, 2019, 6:16 pm
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by Diane Kessler » July 4th, 2019, 1:30 pm

Where do you like to stay? I haven't been there in 25 years.

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Last post by Neal.Mollen
November 16th, 2019, 6:16 pm
A short trip to Prague

Last post by dcornutt « November 16th, 2019, 5:11 pm
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by Warren Taranow » October 1st, 2016, 2:42 am

I'm sitting in the airport after a few days in Prague. I wanted to share some of our experiences for anyone who may visit in the future.

After...

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Last post by dcornutt
November 16th, 2019, 5:11 pm
Kentucky Derby and Louisville, KY

Last post by Phil Smith « November 16th, 2019, 3:30 pm
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by Kevin Sidders » April 12th, 2016, 11:20 am

There is precious little in the board archives on Louisville, and I'll be headed there in a month for my first Kentucky Derby.

Curious to hear...

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Last post by Phil Smith
November 16th, 2019, 3:30 pm
MUSINGS FROM AMSTERDAM UPDATED VERSION WITH A FALL 2019 UPDATE

Last post by Michael Drucis « November 16th, 2019, 6:46 am
Replies: 62
by Blake Brown » October 30th, 2018, 6:40 am
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Over the past 20 + years, I’ve been coming to Amsterdam out of a passion for the history, the culture and the feeling of freedom. I think I must have...
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Last post by Michael Drucis
November 16th, 2019, 6:46 am
Charlotte

Last post by James Lyon « November 15th, 2019, 8:00 am
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by Nick F. » November 12th, 2019, 2:09 pm

Any early Dinner recommendation with good wine list for Charlotte, NC?

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Last post by James Lyon
November 15th, 2019, 8:00 am
Vienna - Steiereck or something else? Aend?

Last post by M.Kaplan « November 15th, 2019, 7:41 am
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by LoriMcLaughlin » November 9th, 2019, 6:40 am

Anyone have a favorite in Vienna?

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Last post by M.Kaplan
November 15th, 2019, 7:41 am
Favorite San Francisco Hotel?

Last post by Darren Leininger « November 14th, 2019, 1:57 pm
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by Jeremy C » June 12th, 2019, 5:57 am

Thanks in advance and cheers,

Jeremy

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Last post by Darren Leininger
November 14th, 2019, 1:57 pm
Ontario wineries: Beamsville bench & Niagara region

Last post by Jeff_D « November 13th, 2019, 11:31 am
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by Dave Kosovec » October 22nd, 2019, 10:25 am

Hi all,

Looking to visit 3-4 wineries near the end of November and looking for some recommendations. Really just looking to taste the best possible...

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Last post by Jeff_D
November 13th, 2019, 11:31 am
Back to Barcelona -- new recommendations?

Last post by mark rudner « November 12th, 2019, 7:48 am
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by Kevin Sidders » May 31st, 2019, 6:30 am

Was there 6 months ago and prior threads here provided some excellent wine and food recommendations (Gresca and Monvinic, specifically). Curious if...

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Last post by mark rudner
November 12th, 2019, 7:48 am
Turks & Caicos

Last post by Ethan Abraham « November 12th, 2019, 6:43 am
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by Leonard Taylor » May 29th, 2019, 2:20 pm

Any recommendations for where to stay, villas to rent? We prefer the quieter places, not big on night life, ocean front, no all inclusive type...

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Last post by Ethan Abraham
November 12th, 2019, 6:43 am
Burgundy restaurants?

Last post by Mikko R « November 12th, 2019, 3:58 am
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by Tony C » April 26th, 2019, 10:40 am

Going to Burgundy in May. Not looking for 3 Michelin star restaurant.

Any recommendations?

Thanks

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Last post by Mikko R
November 12th, 2019, 3:58 am
Reykjavik recommendations?

Last post by Neal.Mollen « November 11th, 2019, 1:58 pm
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by Jeff Twersky » November 2nd, 2019, 12:03 pm

Saw the thread from 2017, so looking for more recent information. We'll be there at the end of the month, on our way to London.

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Last post by Neal.Mollen
November 11th, 2019, 1:58 pm
Food and wine in China (Shanghai, Beijing, Hangzhou)

Last post by Andrew Kotowski « November 11th, 2019, 9:45 am
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by K_F_o_l_e_y » November 1st, 2019, 8:12 am

Any particularly interesting or unique suggestions for food and wine in these cities? Not really looking for high-end places, since those will be...

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Last post by Andrew Kotowski
November 11th, 2019, 9:45 am
Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Last post by Paul McCourt « November 10th, 2019, 6:26 pm
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by Mike Cohen » March 11th, 2016, 9:35 pm

Heading out to Jackson Hole with the family in just over a week. We are staying in the Teton Village at the Mountain (not in the town of Jackson). So...

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Last post by Paul McCourt
November 10th, 2019, 6:26 pm
Pre-Christmas in Europe

Last post by Dave Sankaran « November 10th, 2019, 2:12 pm
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by AndrewH » November 4th, 2019, 12:25 pm

I'm thinking about a family (wife, teen daughter) trip before Christmas to Europe. We've done this in past years to Vienna, Prague, and Munich -...

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Last post by Dave Sankaran
November 10th, 2019, 2:12 pm
Anyone use Global Entry Program?

Last post by Michael O'Brien « November 10th, 2019, 8:56 am
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by Michel Abood » December 8th, 2009, 8:24 am
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On my recent return from Paris, a Customs agent handed me a form containing information about the new Global Entry Program. It's run by the US...
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Last post by Michael O'Brien
November 10th, 2019, 8:56 am
Advice for traveling to Nice, France?

Last post by Ramon C « November 10th, 2019, 4:26 am
Replies: 12
by Todd Tucker » October 11th, 2019, 4:41 pm

Hello all,

I was hoping to mine some of the WB community knowledge. I am stopping in Nice for a couple days prior to my annual pilgrimage to the...

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Last post by Ramon C
November 10th, 2019, 4:26 am
birmingham alabama

Last post by Joshua Kates « November 10th, 2019, 4:21 am
Replies: 30
by dave holman » October 31st, 2013, 2:29 pm

going for a meeting, there for 3 nights , 2 days...other than Frank Stitts' places (on the list) and the Hot and Hot, other suggestions? thanks, Dave

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Last post by Joshua Kates
November 10th, 2019, 4:21 am
Air France - Wine/Alcohol Restriction

Last post by Blake Brown « November 9th, 2019, 12:46 am
Replies: 33
by Michael Bowden » March 10th, 2018, 3:44 am

Unsure if this should go in the Travel Forum or the Wine Forum....

Something that I was unaware of until today (I don't recall this being policy in...

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Last post by Blake Brown
November 9th, 2019, 12:46 am
Stockholm and Oslo.......all kinds of advice needed.

Last post by Magnus Solhjell « November 7th, 2019, 1:20 am
Replies: 35
by Marshall Gelb » July 29th, 2019, 4:01 pm

We will be going to Stockholm & Oslo next year and would love any advice this esteemed board can offer. There doesn't seem to be much, especially...

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Last post by Magnus Solhjell
November 7th, 2019, 1:20 am
Italy itinerary - does this work?

Last post by Sally S « November 6th, 2019, 6:42 pm
Replies: 24
by Sally S » July 17th, 2019, 6:46 pm

Planning my first trip to Italy...We have to be in Nice for a few days first, and we are flying in and out of Nice.
I travel with wine...

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Last post by Sally S
November 6th, 2019, 6:42 pm
Hawaiian island to visit

Last post by Paul McCourt « November 6th, 2019, 5:46 pm
Replies: 37
by Paul McCourt » October 20th, 2019, 12:45 am

Been to Oahu and Maui. Going to be back to Maui with a group of friends in July but looking to tack on a few days with just the wife. Would like to...

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Last post by Paul McCourt
November 6th, 2019, 5:46 pm
Banff & nearby parks

Last post by AndrewH « November 4th, 2019, 1:29 pm
Replies: 13
by craig v » October 26th, 2019, 3:25 pm

Know next to nothing about Banff. Have no choice but see it this summer as daughter and family can't travel shoulder season like us empty nesters....

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Last post by AndrewH
November 4th, 2019, 1:29 pm
Louisville Restaurants

Last post by Leonard Taylor « November 3rd, 2019, 5:13 am
Replies: 10
by Leonard Taylor » October 25th, 2019, 10:00 am

I need some recommendations for downtown restaurants. Any advice appreciated.

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Last post by Leonard Taylor
November 3rd, 2019, 5:13 am
Visiting Santa Barbara county for the first time, recs?

Last post by David Baum « October 31st, 2019, 12:42 pm
Replies: 5
by Anthony Zhang » October 5th, 2019, 3:19 pm

After reading Antonio Galloni’s recent article ( about how underrated he thought Santa Barbara County wines were, I’m looking to plan a trip in the...

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Last post by David Baum
October 31st, 2019, 12:42 pm
Visiting Willamette wine region in October

Last post by Tammy V « October 30th, 2019, 9:57 pm
Replies: 9
by stewart lancaster » August 13th, 2019, 2:40 pm

I plan to visit the area October 24-26 with my wife, daughter, sister and her husband. We would like to get a house to rent for three nights. Where...

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Last post by Tammy V
October 30th, 2019, 9:57 pm
Philadelphia - quick trip this month (next week!)

Last post by scamhi « October 30th, 2019, 12:14 pm
Replies: 35
by Todd F r e n c h » October 16th, 2019, 12:54 pm

I'm flying in to Philadelphia next week (Tue-Thu) and have only a little time (Basically Wednesday evening, maybe a little bit Wed morning) to check...

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Last post by scamhi
October 30th, 2019, 12:14 pm
Loreto, MX

Last post by David Baum « October 30th, 2019, 8:24 am
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by David Baum » October 29th, 2019, 10:21 pm

Heading there this weekend to play TPC Dazante Bay. Staying in town and looking for dinner recommendations. Anyone been there?

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Last post by David Baum
October 30th, 2019, 8:24 am
Aruba: Suggestions for Restaurants etc.

Last post by David Baum « October 29th, 2019, 10:19 pm
Replies: 45
by Steve Manzi » June 12th, 2009, 3:57 pm

We have been to Aruba a few times, and are headed there in July. We stay at the Radisson and love the laid back feeling there. Only vacation I can...

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Last post by David Baum
October 29th, 2019, 10:19 pm
San Diego help

Last post by David Baum « October 29th, 2019, 10:05 pm
Replies: 40
by Marshall Gelb » March 29th, 2016, 11:23 am

Hi again; Heading to San Diego for a few days during the Summer to watch the Giants play the Padres. I know virtually nothing about San Diego...

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Last post by David Baum
October 29th, 2019, 10:05 pm
Perugia and Orvieto help requested

Last post by Riccardo Campinoti « October 29th, 2019, 3:04 pm
Replies: 13
by Dave Sankaran » October 21st, 2019, 7:26 am

Hello,

We are trying a new region in Italy for us in early November. Staying in Orvieto and in Perugia for 3 nights each.

I did a search here and...

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Last post by Riccardo Campinoti
October 29th, 2019, 3:04 pm
Eating, drinking and buying some wine in Paris and Lyon

Last post by IlkkaL « October 29th, 2019, 4:11 am
Replies: 18
by IlkkaL » December 27th, 2018, 8:16 am

Two weeks ago I spent six days in France with the missus, splitting our time between Paris and Lyon. Andrew Kotowski did a fine job with his Paris...

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Last post by IlkkaL
October 29th, 2019, 4:11 am
Lyon?

Last post by Michael O'Brien « October 26th, 2019, 10:46 am
Replies: 6
by Geoff F. » September 3rd, 2019, 10:07 pm

What are your favorite restaurants, wine bars, wine shops, and general sightseeing things to do in Lyon?

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Last post by Michael O'Brien
October 26th, 2019, 10:46 am
where to buy a magnum in Burgundy?

Last post by Scot H. « October 25th, 2019, 10:06 am
Replies: 4
by Dave Sankaran » September 26th, 2019, 9:04 am

Hi,

I'm attending a wedding in Mailly-la-Ville next weekend and I'm hoping to buy a nice magnum of Burgundy to give as a gift while I'm there....

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Last post by Scot H.
October 25th, 2019, 10:06 am
Provence: Where to Stay/Base

Last post by Mike Hixson « October 25th, 2019, 7:36 am
Replies: 4
by Mike Hixson » October 24th, 2019, 4:43 pm

Hi there, new to the Forum and really impressed by the expertise I've found here on multiple subjects. In March, we (a couple) are traveling by car...

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Last post by Mike Hixson
October 25th, 2019, 7:36 am
barcelona 3 nights enough?

Last post by Howard Cooper « October 23rd, 2019, 8:27 pm
Replies: 26
by mark rudner » October 10th, 2019, 10:18 am

i know there's plenty of info here on bcn
thinking about 3nights for my gf's birthday 12/27-30/19 (not counting 1st night in air 12/26)
would be...

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Last post by Howard Cooper
October 23rd, 2019, 8:27 pm
Milwaukee, WI

Last post by Carlton McCrindle « October 22nd, 2019, 7:04 pm
Replies: 15
by Christine Huang » October 8th, 2019, 1:46 pm

I'm flying in to Milwaukee early November for a work meeting, but I have several hours to kill during the day - what should I do, what should I see,...

15 Replies

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Last post by Carlton McCrindle
October 22nd, 2019, 7:04 pm
The new Carrieres de Lumieres show is Van Gogh

Last post by M.Kaplan « October 21st, 2019, 9:49 am
Replies: 30
by mark meyer » April 3rd, 2019, 8:46 pm

we saw a different show 2 yrs ago but if near St Remy/Les Baux I highly recommend you find a couple hours to see
this new Van Gogh show in the...

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Last post by M.Kaplan
October 21st, 2019, 9:49 am
where to eat in Boston and Portland, Maine?

Last post by Michel Abood « October 20th, 2019, 5:06 pm
Replies: 36
by alan weinberg » September 8th, 2016, 7:56 pm

one Portland night, more Boston time.

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Last post by Michel Abood
October 20th, 2019, 5:06 pm
Downtown Philadelphia Wine Shop Recommendation

Last post by Sarah Kirschbaum « October 17th, 2019, 3:21 pm
Replies: 5
by Carlton McCrindle » October 16th, 2019, 8:05 pm

Staying close to the convention center. I would appreciate your suggestions. Thanks!

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Last post by Sarah Kirschbaum
October 17th, 2019, 3:21 pm
Chinon and Saumur

Last post by Howard Cooper « October 17th, 2019, 8:49 am
Replies: 20
by cjsadler » April 9th, 2018, 12:13 pm

We'll be based in Chinon for three days in May. Looking for some recs for wineries in Chinon/Saumur/Bourgueil that are open to visits.

The...

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Last post by Howard Cooper
October 17th, 2019, 8:49 am
Bilbao, San Sebastian, Rioja this Fall

Last post by David Lobe « October 16th, 2019, 12:13 pm
Replies: 18
by Christine Huang » August 13th, 2019, 10:41 am

We're headed to the region for a week in November. What are your favorite places to visit and eat? What should I book now and where can we wander?

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Last post by David Lobe
October 16th, 2019, 12:13 pm
PSA: Rehoboth Beach, Delaware is nearly the perfect east coast beach town

Last post by Josh Grossman « October 15th, 2019, 9:33 am
Replies: 41
by Josh Grossman » August 6th, 2019, 11:37 am

It really is nearly the perfect family beach destination if you are going to the east coast. I do like Maine--but there aren't really swimmable...

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Last post by Josh Grossman
October 15th, 2019, 9:33 am
Paris and Normandy in late March, early April

Last post by Victor Hong « October 13th, 2019, 7:17 pm
Replies: 6
by Victor Hong » October 10th, 2019, 7:44 pm

My wife and our moms plan to visit, and wonder if that period is OK, especially in weather terms.
This may be a last big overseas vacation for my...

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Last post by Victor Hong
October 13th, 2019, 7:17 pm
Port tastings in Porto

Last post by Eric Ifune « October 13th, 2019, 4:15 pm
Replies: 9
by Ted Erfer » August 19th, 2019, 4:52 am

We will be in Porto for two days at the end of October. Looking at the various tasting opportunities at the Port houses. Is there one that we really...

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Last post by Eric Ifune
October 13th, 2019, 4:15 pm
Newark Airport

Last post by Joshua Kates « October 12th, 2019, 9:08 am
Replies: 40
by Chris Blum » September 3rd, 2019, 11:17 am

Newark airport is terrible. It’s the ‘Newark’ of airports.
- Jeffrey Ross

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Last post by Joshua Kates
October 12th, 2019, 9:08 am
Salamanca

Last post by Riccardo Campinoti « October 10th, 2019, 11:36 pm

by Riccardo Campinoti » October 10th, 2019, 11:36 pm

Will go there in a couple of weeks, any good restaurants ?

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Last post by Riccardo Campinoti
October 10th, 2019, 11:36 pm
bringing cheese through lax customs

Last post by Marshall Gelb « October 10th, 2019, 4:00 pm
Replies: 17
by Barry L i p t o n » October 3rd, 2019, 1:45 am

I almost always bring cheese back from Europe without problem. In early June coming through LAX, I declared the cheese as usual, but was directed to...

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Last post by Marshall Gelb
October 10th, 2019, 4:00 pm
Italy (Rome/Florence/Venice) - June 2020

Last post by G. Greenbaum « October 10th, 2019, 9:39 am
Replies: 9
by R. Gleiberm@n » October 3rd, 2019, 10:18 am

Taking a trip next June for to celebrate my wife’s 50th to Italy: 4 nights Rome, 4 nights Florence, & 3 nights Venice. “Kids” (16 & 19) along for the...

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Last post by G. Greenbaum
October 10th, 2019, 9:39 am
Suggestions for Grand Tetons, Yellowstone & Environs -TRIP REPORT ADDED

Last post by M. Dildine « October 8th, 2019, 2:10 pm
Replies: 17
by Jim Stewart » April 16th, 2019, 10:05 am

I am in the very early stages of putting together a first-ever visit for us to this part of the country for September. Just booked our RT flight to...

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Last post by M. Dildine
October 8th, 2019, 2:10 pm
VACATION FROM IT ALL

Last post by Victor Hong « October 5th, 2019, 7:52 pm
Replies: 20
by R_Gilbane » October 1st, 2019, 5:48 pm

Where is the best place IYOHO to get away from kids you hate and a wife you barely know? Asking for a friend.

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Last post by Victor Hong
October 5th, 2019, 7:52 pm
Napa Transport

Last post by F.Daner « October 5th, 2019, 3:28 pm
Replies: 7
by David Kaufman » October 3rd, 2017, 11:23 am

Google tells me there are myriad of car services available for winery tours, but what do folks recommend for transportation to/from dinners in the...

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Last post by F.Daner
October 5th, 2019, 3:28 pm
CDMX Recos?

Last post by Stephen Gelber « October 2nd, 2019, 7:14 pm
Replies: 4
by Stephen Gelber » October 1st, 2019, 12:51 pm

Thinking about heading to Mexico City for the first time for a few days in December after my son's wedding in Cozumel.
Placemarked dinner...

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Last post by Stephen Gelber
October 2nd, 2019, 7:14 pm
London Recos

Last post by John Davis « October 1st, 2019, 12:44 pm
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by Greg Pierce » June 1st, 2019, 3:32 pm

I have used the search function.

Any recommendations for London Hotels (in particular) and restaurants and other fun stuff.

The trip will be...

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Last post by John Davis
October 1st, 2019, 12:44 pm
First Serious Napa Visit - Where to Go?

Last post by Steve Crawford « September 30th, 2019, 4:49 pm
Replies: 7
by Rob Igel » September 9th, 2019, 12:07 pm

For anyone who splits their time between the CellarTracker forum and this fine forum, I'm sorry for the duplicate post...just trying to get as much...

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Last post by Steve Crawford
September 30th, 2019, 4:49 pm
Lisbon?

Last post by John Chapman « September 30th, 2019, 7:44 am
Replies: 45
by Ramon C » March 1st, 2013, 9:26 am

I'm in Lisbon for a few days starting end of next week.
Already reserved a dinner at Assinatura. Looking for suggestions on restaurants, both fine...

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Last post by John Chapman
September 30th, 2019, 7:44 am
Paris: “The Dirty Man of Europe”

Last post by Andrew Kotowski « September 30th, 2019, 7:32 am

by Andrew Kotowski » September 30th, 2019, 7:32 am

Gotta love the Guardian.

I remember being “poo-poo’d“ for complaining about dog crap covering the streets of Paris, but man it was terrible in...

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Last post by Andrew Kotowski
September 30th, 2019, 7:32 am
October trip to Piemonte then to Florence

Last post by Barry L i p t o n « September 29th, 2019, 2:43 pm
Replies: 7
by Justin Shepard » September 19th, 2019, 10:05 am

New to the forum and was looking for some recommendations for our upcoming trip to Italy.

We will arrive in Torino. We would like to stay in a...

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Last post by Barry L i p t o n
September 29th, 2019, 2:43 pm
SIM cards for Spain, France and Italy

Last post by geoffpm « September 28th, 2019, 6:05 am
Replies: 17
by Howard Cooper » September 22nd, 2019, 5:35 am

In a few weeks, I will be in Europe on a trip where I will be in Spain, France and Italy. The past couple of times I have gone to France, I have used...

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Last post by geoffpm
September 28th, 2019, 6:05 am
Oahu wine stores and restaurant recs

Last post by M. Taylor « September 25th, 2019, 6:03 pm
Replies: 13
by Joe B » September 12th, 2019, 1:34 pm

Going to Oahu later this year and need to find out where a good selection of primarily Napa Cabs can be sourced. Staying near Waikiki beach for a...

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Last post by M. Taylor
September 25th, 2019, 6:03 pm
Tasting Fees in Champagne?

Last post by M. Taylor « September 25th, 2019, 5:59 pm
Replies: 22
by Troy Stark » February 12th, 2019, 6:18 am

We are currently in the process of setting up visits in Champagne for a trip we are taking in March. We were focusing mostly on growers, but are not...

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Last post by M. Taylor
September 25th, 2019, 5:59 pm
Portland, ME..... Food Recommendations?

Last post by Gary Schulte « September 24th, 2019, 6:21 pm
Replies: 10
by Gary Schulte » September 19th, 2019, 4:32 pm

Looks like we will try to get away for a 3 day trip later this Fall. It's been awhile since we've been to Portland, ME but it has clearly become...

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Last post by Gary Schulte
September 24th, 2019, 6:21 pm
Eating and Drinking in Italy, -Florence, SML and Tuscany

Last post by Andrew Demaree « September 22nd, 2019, 2:30 pm
Replies: 7
by F.Daner » September 8th, 2019, 12:57 am

The board was very helpful in planning our first trip to Italy. I can already see some adjustments I will make in our schedule next time but we are...

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Last post by Andrew Demaree
September 22nd, 2019, 2:30 pm
Visit to Madeira

Last post by AD Northup « September 22nd, 2019, 8:53 am
Replies: 16
by Daniel Mattisson » November 13th, 2018, 5:34 pm

Our family will be in Madeira next week, and I would love some recommendations on wineries to visit as well as restaurants. I'm traveling with a 5...

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Last post by AD Northup
September 22nd, 2019, 8:53 am
Marriott and Starwood merger. More bonus things.

Last post by Terry H a r r i s « September 18th, 2019, 9:52 pm
Replies: 4
by Victor Hong » November 30th, 2018, 4:29 am

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Last post by Terry H a r r i s
September 18th, 2019, 9:52 pm
Tuscany

Last post by F.Daner « September 17th, 2019, 11:37 pm
Replies: 43
by Paul Flynn » February 23rd, 2019, 10:11 am

Hi,

I'm planning my first trip to Italy. There are 4 of us going. We have 2 of three legs of the trip planned and I'm looking for recommendations...

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I travel a lot, for business and for pleasure. Over the years, I've accumulated a list of little things, not obvious ones, that improve my travel...

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by MOrsino » September 12th, 2019, 3:28 pm

I am taking off for Yakima tomorrow and can probably fit in 2 or 3 wineries. Suggestions?

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by alan weinberg » May 5th, 2019, 10:24 am

we want to go back to Italy and have done Venice, Rome, Florence, Pisa, and a brief drive through part of Tuscany. We’ve been to Naples and Capri....

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by Xavier S » September 8th, 2019, 7:23 am

Hi all, I’ll be in Champagne this fall and have perused the list of available grower champagnes at 520 in Epernay. Was wondering if you all had...

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by Z. Hu » June 28th, 2019, 9:49 pm

Going in August with the family. Will be doing some family dinners with my two kids (2, 6) and some with just my wife and I (We'll have babysitting)....

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by RichardFlack » September 6th, 2019, 5:29 am

I’m contemplating putting a bottle of champagne in my checked baggage. Is that wise?

The plane is expected to be an Airbus 319.

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by J O S H L O N G » August 21st, 2019, 10:19 am

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by Jeremy C » March 30th, 2018, 9:13 pm

Have used TripIt for years, but wanted to check and see if superior alternatives were out there.

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by RichardFlack » April 15th, 2018, 11:16 am

Looking for a couple of restaurant recommendations for Quebec City in May.
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by Rebecca F » April 17th, 2019, 1:19 pm

Hi all,

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We’re going to London and Amsterdam for about four days each stop.
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by Shaner M » March 27th, 2019, 4:47 pm

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by Rob Igel » August 30th, 2019, 10:07 pm

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Hi,

We're going to be in Maremma, staying in Monte Argentario during part of our upcoming trip to Tuscany. I've thought about a day trip to Giglio...

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by Mark Cochard » August 23rd, 2019, 9:11 am

Will have 3 nights in Saint-Emillion.
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OK guys, plan my itinerary for me.

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Hi

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