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Wine Shop Recommendations - Local

Last post by Anthony Z « January 18th, 2020, 12:00 am
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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?

Please use this...
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Last post by Anthony Z
January 18th, 2020, 12:00 am
Planning a trip to Argentina

Last post by Bobby B « January 20th, 2020, 8:55 am
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by Rich Salsano » December 27th, 2019, 6:16 am

Hello all. I did a quick search and there are only a couple of Argentina related threads on the forums so I figured I would start a new one to...

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Last post by Bobby B
January 20th, 2020, 8:55 am
Mendoza: 8 pieces of advice, and thoughts on wine too!

Last post by Bobby B « January 20th, 2020, 8:54 am

by Bobby B » January 20th, 2020, 8:54 am

My wife and I just got back from a week of wine-tasting in Mendoza. We had a terrific time and were aided greatly by some of the advice on WB. Below...

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Last post by Bobby B
January 20th, 2020, 8:54 am
Washington State Wine Trip - Recommendations Needed!

Last post by Andrew Goldberg « January 20th, 2020, 6:39 am
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by Andrew Goldberg » January 12th, 2020, 12:25 pm

Hello all. New to Wine Berserkers and to posting in online forums altogether. My wife and I are thinking about a trip to Washington State this summer...

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Last post by Andrew Goldberg
January 20th, 2020, 6:39 am
Troyes and The Aube

Last post by Jim Friedman « January 20th, 2020, 5:49 am
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by scott c » January 19th, 2020, 3:41 pm

Has anyone been to Troyes recently, and do you have any recommendations for restaurants, hotels, and things to do? We are thinking of using that city...

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Last post by Jim Friedman
January 20th, 2020, 5:49 am
Costa Rica Questions

Last post by Brad Kane « January 19th, 2020, 3:54 pm
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by Poppy Davis » January 12th, 2020, 9:48 am

Hi all!

We are on a very limited budget and looking into Costa Rica. I've looked over all the previous threads on Costa Rica and have taken in the...

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Last post by Brad Kane
January 19th, 2020, 3:54 pm
Hard season in Paris.

Last post by Steve Manzi « January 19th, 2020, 3:21 pm
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by Victor Hong » December 21st, 2019, 7:06 am

The strikes have decimated merchants and their workers.

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Last post by Steve Manzi
January 19th, 2020, 3:21 pm
Eurotrip 2019: Exploring the French coastline

Last post by Ramon C « January 19th, 2020, 12:06 pm
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by IlkkaL » January 2nd, 2020, 9:45 am

It took a while but here I am with another road trip recap. Heading into summer 2019 we knew we wanted to drive again a few thousand kilometers...

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Last post by Ramon C
January 19th, 2020, 12:06 pm
6 days in sicily-need some advice

Last post by mark rudner « January 19th, 2020, 11:21 am
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by mark rudner » January 16th, 2020, 7:18 am

i've read every note from every thread here, and feel i have a good jumping off point. at first i thought we'd drive the entire island but now see...

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Last post by mark rudner
January 19th, 2020, 11:21 am
DT Seattle

Last post by Mark Y « January 19th, 2020, 7:54 am
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by David Kaufman » January 19th, 2020, 6:25 am

New job will be taking me to Seattle HQ at least once per month. Having never been to SEA, looking for recommendations for dining (both solo as well...

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Last post by Mark Y
January 19th, 2020, 7:54 am
Where to stay in Mosel River Valley area

Last post by kmason « January 18th, 2020, 1:57 pm
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by Dave H. » January 2nd, 2020, 4:07 pm

Hi, I've got a trip coming up to Germany and Alsace in October. I have a couple of days planned in the Mosel Valley. My primary interests are wine,...

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Last post by kmason
January 18th, 2020, 1:57 pm
South Australia recommendations

Last post by Dave English « January 17th, 2020, 3:35 pm
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by Jeff Bloom » January 6th, 2020, 3:10 pm

My wife and I will be in Australia for three weeks in March. Sadly the Southern Ocean Lodge has burned down (as has a lot of Kangaroo Island...

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Last post by Dave English
January 17th, 2020, 3:35 pm
New Zealand Recs - Otago Region

Last post by Howard Davis « January 17th, 2020, 11:29 am
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by maylynnjakubowski » January 16th, 2020, 12:00 pm

I would love some winery, hotel, transportation, tour (private as well) recommendations for the Otago Region in New Zealand. I will be there in early...

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Last post by Howard Davis
January 17th, 2020, 11:29 am
NY Style Pizza Recs

Last post by Michael Sopher « January 17th, 2020, 11:22 am
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by R@y.Tupp@+sch » December 17th, 2019, 3:37 pm
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For some tourist friends who are staying near 60th and 5th Ave.

They don't want to venture too far.

TIA.
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Last post by Michael Sopher
January 17th, 2020, 11:22 am
2.5 days in Austin with my son to experience BBQ! What tips can you offer first timers?

Last post by Daniel Hall « January 16th, 2020, 11:54 am
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by mike pobega » September 8th, 2018, 5:17 am

Been discussing it for a while and finally getting to it. We go on Nov. 30 and return on the 2nd of December., a Sunday. We have a room at the Hyatt...

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Last post by Daniel Hall
January 16th, 2020, 11:54 am
St. Croix Restaurant Recos

Last post by Darian Wilson « January 16th, 2020, 6:33 am

by Darian Wilson » January 16th, 2020, 6:33 am

Any subject matter experts on St. Croix? Looking for a couple restaurants at the higher end as well as some places offering more local fare, like...

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Last post by Darian Wilson
January 16th, 2020, 6:33 am
First Time in France - Itinerary

Last post by Ian Sutton « January 15th, 2020, 12:41 pm
Replies: 32
by Frank Z » December 2nd, 2019, 9:45 pm

Hi Everyone,

I'll be traveling to France for the first time after the New Year and I have been looking at all of the travel forums for...

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Last post by Ian Sutton
January 15th, 2020, 12:41 pm
Where should we go in Italy?

Last post by Ian Sutton « January 15th, 2020, 5:06 am
Replies: 38
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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Last post by Ian Sutton
January 15th, 2020, 5:06 am
La Quinta California Restaurants

Last post by T. Altmayer « January 14th, 2020, 9:52 pm

by T. Altmayer » January 14th, 2020, 9:52 pm

Going to La Quinta in a few weekends and looking for a good restaurant that is BYOB friendly. Certainly can drive a little bit, but not really...

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Last post by T. Altmayer
January 14th, 2020, 9:52 pm
Hawaiian island to visit

Last post by eddy c « January 14th, 2020, 6:52 pm
Replies: 38
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 eddy c
January 14th, 2020, 6:52 pm
Favorite San Francisco Hotel?

Last post by eddy c « January 14th, 2020, 6:48 pm
Replies: 30
by Jeremy C » June 12th, 2019, 5:57 am

Thanks in advance and cheers,

Jeremy

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Last post by eddy c
January 14th, 2020, 6:48 pm
Japan Experts Help Please

Last post by eddy c « January 14th, 2020, 6:43 pm
Replies: 32
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 eddy c
January 14th, 2020, 6:43 pm
Barcelona 2020 (January Edition) Part 2

Last post by Sanjay Shampur « January 14th, 2020, 11:36 am
Replies: 2
by Sanjay Shampur » January 12th, 2020, 11:54 am

Not much excitement after Xerta, and I mentioned that I was disappointed.

Stopped off at Sergei de Meia the next day for lunch - this was one of the...

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Last post by Sanjay Shampur
January 14th, 2020, 11:36 am
Barcelona 2020 (January Edition) Part 3 Alella

Last post by Sanjay Shampur « January 14th, 2020, 8:09 am

by Sanjay Shampur » January 14th, 2020, 8:09 am

A fellow wine geek and Rioja instructor from Edmonton recommended that I spend some time in Alella, a small town just outside of Barcelona. This is,...

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Last post by Sanjay Shampur
January 14th, 2020, 8:09 am
Honeymoon plans: help me make a decision

Last post by dbailey « January 14th, 2020, 4:59 am
Replies: 22
by Jorge Henriquez » January 12th, 2020, 8:28 am

Fiancée and I are tying the knot in late April and looking for a mid May plan for honeymoon in Europe. Budgeting about 2 weeks (give or take a day)....

22 Replies

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Last post by dbailey
January 14th, 2020, 4:59 am
Santa Barbara Area Food & Wine

Last post by Alex N « January 12th, 2020, 7:12 pm
Replies: 6
by Rob Igel » December 30th, 2019, 12:16 pm

My wife and I are planning a short, overnight trip to Santa Barbara in late January to celebrate our 10-year anniversary and Christmas presents to...

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Last post by Alex N
January 12th, 2020, 7:12 pm
Caribbean recommendations?

Last post by Ryan A « January 12th, 2020, 12:10 pm
Replies: 13
by Brad S c h i e r » January 10th, 2020, 7:43 pm

So kids will be at camp again this year and looking for place to go within Marriott Bonvoy family for a week in summer with just my wife. Last three...

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Last post by Ryan A
January 12th, 2020, 12:10 pm
Barcelona 2020 (January Edition) Part 1

Last post by Mike Grammer « January 11th, 2020, 7:36 pm
Replies: 1
by Sanjay Shampur » January 8th, 2020, 1:58 am

Some context for the following:

This is my third visit to Barcelona in 2.5 years and second in 6 months. When I was here in June 2017/2019, the...

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Last post by Mike Grammer
January 11th, 2020, 7:36 pm
London Recos

Last post by Andre M « January 11th, 2020, 5:22 pm
Replies: 29
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 Andre M
January 11th, 2020, 5:22 pm
Niagara on the Lake Bed & Breakfast

Last post by John O' « January 11th, 2020, 10:08 am
Replies: 4
by John O' » January 6th, 2020, 10:47 am

Our usual favorite B&B, Lakewinds, is booked the weekend we're going up in September. Can any one recommend a nice B&B? Something walking distance to...

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Last post by John O'
January 11th, 2020, 10:08 am
Traveling to Florence, looking for Tuscany Tour

Last post by RandyH « January 10th, 2020, 3:48 am
Replies: 16
by Rob S. » August 17th, 2010, 7:39 pm

I know, I know, I agree, tours are weak. I will be traveling to Florence with my wife and her parents for a her sisters wedding and will be staying...

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Last post by RandyH
January 10th, 2020, 3:48 am
Krakow

Last post by ChrisW « January 9th, 2020, 5:17 pm
Replies: 8
by ChrisW » December 28th, 2019, 3:14 pm

Restaurant, wine bar, and beer recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Staying in the Kazimierz area - not adverse to a long walk or tram ride...

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Last post by ChrisW
January 9th, 2020, 5:17 pm
Italy (Rome/Florence/Venice) - June 2020

Last post by dbailey « January 7th, 2020, 9:11 am
Replies: 21
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 dbailey
January 7th, 2020, 9:11 am
barcelona 3 nights enough?

Last post by mark rudner « January 2nd, 2020, 12:30 pm
Replies: 51
by mark rudner » October 10th, 2019, 10:18 am
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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 mark rudner
January 2nd, 2020, 12:30 pm
Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Last post by Mike Evans « December 30th, 2019, 8:33 am
Replies: 20
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 Mike Evans
December 30th, 2019, 8:33 am
Phoenix/Scottsdale Recs

Last post by Sean Corbett « December 29th, 2019, 12:43 am
Replies: 22
by Nick G A J E W S K I » April 8th, 2019, 11:12 am

Heading to Phoenix/Scottsdale in the last weekend of April. Staying at the Omni Montelucia. Any must go to restaurants or activities?

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Last post by Sean Corbett
December 29th, 2019, 12:43 am
Reykjavik recommendations?

Last post by ArtF « December 28th, 2019, 9:23 am
Replies: 7
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 ArtF
December 28th, 2019, 9:23 am
Hawaii Big Island rec?

Last post by Dale Bowers « December 28th, 2019, 7:28 am
Replies: 31
by Blake Brown » March 19th, 2013, 2:18 pm

A two weeks stay on the Kona coast is coming up in a couple of months. I`m looking for golf, snorkeling and food and wine suggestions. Thanks in...

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Last post by Dale Bowers
December 28th, 2019, 7:28 am
Perugia and Orvieto help requested

Last post by ChrisW « December 28th, 2019, 6:58 am
Replies: 18
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 ChrisW
December 28th, 2019, 6:58 am
3 nights in Houston-Where to eat?

Last post by Dav1d S@wyer « December 26th, 2019, 7:22 pm
Replies: 8
by Jim Friedman » December 6th, 2019, 6:02 am

We are going there in February. We know nothing about restaurants there. We will be staying near the Galleria.
What's really good there? All...

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Last post by Dav1d S@wyer
December 26th, 2019, 7:22 pm
Encore Casino Boston Harbor: Place is a joke Do Not Go

Last post by Alicia C. « December 26th, 2019, 9:43 am
Replies: 5
by Jonathan Sirot » December 22nd, 2019, 2:48 am

Was in Boston this weekend with my family and thought it would be fun to visit the brand new Encore Casino that Steve Wynn built in Boston Harbor....

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Last post by Alicia C.
December 26th, 2019, 9:43 am
Please critique my Bangkok itinerary

Last post by melvinyeo « December 25th, 2019, 9:45 pm
Replies: 17
by Jay Miller » December 11th, 2019, 8:33 am

Our last year's vacation got pushed to January due to my surgery and we're thinking of Thailand since the weather is relatively clement that time of...

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Last post by melvinyeo
December 25th, 2019, 9:45 pm
Best shop for champagne in/near nashville?

Last post by dbailey « December 24th, 2019, 8:40 pm
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by dbailey » December 21st, 2019, 5:57 pm

Self explanatory!

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Last post by dbailey
December 24th, 2019, 8:40 pm
Need Atlanta restaurant rec under specific circumstances...

Last post by Mike Evans « December 24th, 2019, 9:55 am
Replies: 7
by Ross Michels » December 17th, 2019, 3:35 pm

Hi all -

I am planning to go to Atlanta and check out the Cirque du Soleil show downtown on January 4th to be followed by dinner. I will have a car...

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Last post by Mike Evans
December 24th, 2019, 9:55 am
Where to Stay in Amsterdam? Location and Type.

Last post by Bdklein « December 23rd, 2019, 10:59 pm
Replies: 11
by Bdklein » December 22nd, 2019, 2:56 am

Wife and I are planning on going to Amsterdam in early April for 4 nights (including a weekend) . Looking for advice for both where to stay (what...

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Last post by Bdklein
December 23rd, 2019, 10:59 pm
Returning Bali Traveler

Last post by Mike Lindauer « December 23rd, 2019, 4:50 pm
Replies: 9
by Dewa Raija » August 14th, 2019, 11:02 pm

Has anybody been to Bali before? Any recommendations on hotels, villas or tours? Or best areas to stay? Just in Bali now and can’t wait to come back...

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Last post by Mike Lindauer
December 23rd, 2019, 4:50 pm
When to Book Airfare ???

Last post by Bdklein « December 23rd, 2019, 10:53 am
Replies: 7
by Bdklein » December 21st, 2019, 6:28 pm

Any suggestions on how to try to guess/figure out/learn when is best/good time to book airfare in order to get a good/fair deal?

I know there’s no...

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Last post by Bdklein
December 23rd, 2019, 10:53 am
Awfulness of Europcar

Last post by geoffpm « December 18th, 2019, 5:16 am
Replies: 6
by Victor Hong » November 19th, 2019, 8:24 pm

i made that mistake once, and was lucky enough to recover its excess charges.

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Last post by geoffpm
December 18th, 2019, 5:16 am
Charleston lodging and restaurants

Last post by Steve Gautier « December 17th, 2019, 2:12 pm
Replies: 30
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 Steve Gautier
December 17th, 2019, 2:12 pm
Best Western Bayonne Etche Ona Bordeaux - any feedback?

Last post by Russell Faulkner « December 17th, 2019, 7:17 am
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by DavidFrankil » December 17th, 2019, 6:00 am

Has anyone stayed at the Best Western Plus Hotel Bayonne Etche Ona in Bordeaux? Good location and the price is right with a bunch of AmEx membership...

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Last post by Russell Faulkner
December 17th, 2019, 7:17 am
Puerto Rico during last week of Dec?

Last post by Carlos Delpin « December 15th, 2019, 3:43 pm
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by YLee » December 15th, 2019, 7:00 am

Can anyone comment on Christmas week in Puerto Rico? Are things open during the last week of December? Are things better there after the devastation...

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Last post by Carlos Delpin
December 15th, 2019, 3:43 pm
Food and wine in China (Shanghai, Beijing, Hangzhou)

Last post by Yao C « December 14th, 2019, 8:53 pm
Replies: 17
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 Yao C
December 14th, 2019, 8:53 pm
Best Area in Paris for Bistros

Last post by M.Kaplan « December 14th, 2019, 10:49 am
Replies: 26
by David Cooper » May 1st, 2019, 4:09 pm

My wife and I are going to Paris in the fall. We will probably stay in the 9th at the hotel de Nell. Is this an area where decent bistros will be...

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Last post by M.Kaplan
December 14th, 2019, 10:49 am
Deals to Europe in winter/spring

Last post by Michael Martin « December 13th, 2019, 8:43 pm
Replies: 1
by Ethan Abraham » December 13th, 2019, 9:07 am

Aavacations has some excellent prices for business class + hotel packages in winter through April. Looking for 4 people finding 7 nights and nonstop...

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Last post by Michael Martin
December 13th, 2019, 8:43 pm
Vienna - Steiereck or something else? Aend?

Last post by Eric Z. « December 13th, 2019, 12:21 pm
Replies: 15
by LoriMcLaughlin » November 9th, 2019, 6:40 am

Anyone have a favorite in Vienna?

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Last post by Eric Z.
December 13th, 2019, 12:21 pm
Loreto, MX

Last post by David Baum « December 12th, 2019, 7:13 pm
Replies: 6
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
December 12th, 2019, 7:13 pm
Burgundy restaurants?

Last post by Paul Jaouen « December 11th, 2019, 8:56 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 Paul Jaouen
December 11th, 2019, 8:56 am
Favorite Travel Organizer App?

Last post by romanhoff « December 8th, 2019, 9:28 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.

Thanks in advance.

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Last post by romanhoff
December 8th, 2019, 9:28 am
Priceline - Beware

Last post by Victor Hong « December 7th, 2019, 6:39 pm

by Victor Hong » December 7th, 2019, 6:39 pm

This is cross-posted, to enable non-subscribers to read this topic. Thank you.

A major financial institution was promoting travel discounts, and...

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Last post by Victor Hong
December 7th, 2019, 6:39 pm
Charlotte

Last post by ChrisW « December 6th, 2019, 5:54 pm
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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 ChrisW
December 6th, 2019, 5:54 pm
CDMX Recos?

Last post by Gus Johnson « December 6th, 2019, 6:03 am
Replies: 6
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 Gus Johnson
December 6th, 2019, 6:03 am
Jimtown Store in Alexander Valley to Close at Years End

Last post by Brian Tuite « December 6th, 2019, 5:37 am

by Brian Tuite » December 6th, 2019, 5:37 am

After 128 years, citing slow business due to wildfires the past few years, lack of affordable housing, employee pool...

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Last post by Brian Tuite
December 6th, 2019, 5:37 am
Le Calandre

Last post by Michael Bowden « December 5th, 2019, 9:29 am
Replies: 13
by Philip Ente » November 19th, 2019, 7:56 am

Recently had one of the five or six most remarkable restaurant experiences of my life.
I do not believe in these classifications of 1-2 3 because...

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Last post by Michael Bowden
December 5th, 2019, 9:29 am
Back to Barcelona -- new recommendations?

Last post by mark rudner « December 5th, 2019, 7:09 am
Replies: 29
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
December 5th, 2019, 7:09 am
Styrian Wine Region - Austria

Last post by Gerhard P. « December 4th, 2019, 11:40 pm
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by Dave English » August 4th, 2018, 10:49 pm

The Styrian wine region is comprised of 3 different areas, Vulkanland Steiermark (famous for Traminers), Weststeiermark (famous for Rose) and...

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Last post by Gerhard P.
December 4th, 2019, 11:40 pm
Your NYC Reccommendations!

Last post by scamhi « December 2nd, 2019, 2:00 pm
Replies: 31
by Barry Paul Price » July 22nd, 2017, 3:31 pm

Building my NYC hit-list for my December visit.

What is your single, top suggestion for each of the following?

Most Inventive Restaurant / Don't...

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Last post by scamhi
December 2nd, 2019, 2:00 pm
Advice for traveling to Nice, France?

Last post by Ramon C « December 1st, 2019, 10:35 pm
Replies: 14
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
December 1st, 2019, 10:35 pm
Pre-Christmas in Europe

Last post by Ramon C « December 1st, 2019, 8:20 am
Replies: 15
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 Ramon C
December 1st, 2019, 8:20 am
Italy itinerary - does this work?

Last post by F.Daner « November 30th, 2019, 4:18 am
Replies: 25
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 F.Daner
November 30th, 2019, 4:18 am
Virgin Islands Charter

Last post by Chris Oxford « November 27th, 2019, 1:36 pm
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by R. Wilhite » August 1st, 2019, 8:12 pm

Anyone ever done a Virgin Island, US or British, boat charter and tried to bring their own wine? I don’t want to try and travel with a case or two to...

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Last post by Chris Oxford
November 27th, 2019, 1:36 pm
Rudy Maxa Tours

Last post by Howard Cooper « November 26th, 2019, 3:54 pm
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by Howard Cooper » November 25th, 2019, 2:00 pm

Has anyone taken a trip from Rudy Maxa Tours (or know someone who did)? We are looking at a tour of Ireland and Scotland that looks great (even...

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Last post by Howard Cooper
November 26th, 2019, 3:54 pm
boozy lunch near the Blue Line (Chicago)

Last post by Keith A k e r s « November 26th, 2019, 3:12 pm
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by Mel Hill » November 26th, 2019, 1:37 pm

returning to my hometown for all of 3 hours tomorrow and we need a place for a boozy family lunch for 4 walking distance (we got luggage) from the...

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Last post by Keith A k e r s
November 26th, 2019, 3:12 pm
Visiting Santa Barbara county for the first time, recs?

Last post by R. Gaston « November 24th, 2019, 5:00 pm
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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 R. Gaston
November 24th, 2019, 5:00 pm
where to eat in Boston and Portland, Maine?

Last post by Joshua Kates « November 22nd, 2019, 4:39 am
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by alan weinberg » September 8th, 2016, 7:56 pm

one Portland night, more Boston time.

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Last post by Joshua Kates
November 22nd, 2019, 4:39 am
Morocco

Last post by Philip Ente « November 21st, 2019, 9:53 am
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by S L i m » May 10th, 2017, 8:17 pm

Hello all,

Have benefited from the travel suggestions on this forum immensely, thought I would contribute something back. Was in Morocco last two...

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Last post by Philip Ente
November 21st, 2019, 9:53 am
Air France - Wine/Alcohol Restriction

Last post by Michael Bowden « November 20th, 2019, 11:44 pm
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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 Michael Bowden
November 20th, 2019, 11:44 pm
Newark Airport

Last post by Jay Miller « November 20th, 2019, 7:19 am
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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 Jay Miller
November 20th, 2019, 7:19 am
Reading, UK

Last post by Russell Faulkner « November 20th, 2019, 2:24 am
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by Andrew Kotowski » November 17th, 2019, 6:15 am

Help! Tried the search function and “reading” comes up a lot, ironically a ton of times in my “Adventures in Paris” thread :)

Will be in Reading,...

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Last post by Russell Faulkner
November 20th, 2019, 2:24 am
MUSINGS FROM AMSTERDAM UPDATED VERSION WITH A FALL 2019 UPDATE

Last post by Blake Brown « November 19th, 2019, 8:41 am
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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 Blake Brown
November 19th, 2019, 8:41 am
Kentucky Derby and Louisville, KY

Last post by Phil Smith « November 17th, 2019, 11:22 am
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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 17th, 2019, 11:22 am
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
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
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
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
birmingham alabama

Last post by Joshua Kates « November 10th, 2019, 4:21 am
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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
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
Banff & nearby parks

Last post by AndrewH « November 4th, 2019, 1:29 pm
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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
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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 Willamette wine region in October

Last post by Tammy V « October 30th, 2019, 9:57 pm
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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
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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
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
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
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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
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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
Milwaukee, WI

Last post by Carlton McCrindle « October 22nd, 2019, 7:04 pm
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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,...

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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
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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
Downtown Philadelphia Wine Shop Recommendation

Last post by Sarah Kirschbaum « October 17th, 2019, 3:21 pm
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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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October 17th, 2019, 3:21 pm

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