Vegas, because I enjoy losing money... and I gotta admit, I love the buffets - something I will not be seeing anytime soon.... I also went there every year for March Madness, unless I went to an actual March Madness site... ugh
Austin, TX
California wine country (specifically Paso Robles, and Sonoma)
Naples, FL
I don't think I will be getting on a plane anytime soon unless forced to for work, which all that type of travel for my company seems to be suspended for the time being, amazing how all these (must be face to face meetings) can be made in front of a computer these days.
internationally:
Aruba - great restaurants, don't have to worry about hurricane season, they never get hit, too far south.
Another place I won't be seeing anytime soon. I read an article last night that quoted Mnuchin saying he didn't see regular international travel until 2021.
Never traveled to Europe I would love to go there though for international stuff.
Domestically to me nothing tops Coastal California, not even close. Also I don’t have anywhere that I hate though. I just love being on the road, seeing all of America, really can be so gorgeous at times.
Aruba has long been one of my favorite vacation places, also pretty much liked traveling through warm weather destinations, I have been to many U.S. states, Hawaii was fantastic, and California was fun, Central and South America, and a favorite destination on short vacations, has been Key West, and Marathon, for a two or three day break. I've been to Europe visited Germany, France, England, Spain, Portugal, and a few other places there, my bucket list has Australia on it, as well as Japan.
I miss NYC. I haven't been there in several years and I'm not returning soon.
I had planned several international trips this year, but two have been canceled. I might still get to Japan later this year. Right now I should be in Frankfurt, where I was looking forward to another taste of German culture.
Domestically let's split this between personal trips I do, and family vacations. Personal this is easy: Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami and New York. Vegas for the overall atmosphere, gambling and late night entertainment. LA for the vibe, weather and beach. Miami same reasons as LA. New York for the cosmopolitan nature of it and Central Park. I probably do 3 or so personal trips a year, usually for a long weekend. Air, hotel and car are always paid for with miles and credit card points, so I only have discretionary spend while there. It allows me to blow off steam, visit clubs, go on SA dates, etc. I am lucky I have an understanding wife who knows guys needs weekends like this every once in a while.
For family vacations, we love Orlando for the theme parks (kids love Universal). My wife prefers nature and loves Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, as well as the red rocks parks like Zion, Bryce, Grand Canyon and Monument Valley. Living in Kentucky, we also visit the Smokey Mountains regularly.
I wouldn't be able to get my wife to go to Vegas if her life depended on it, so it works out great for both of us!
To add international .... We're originally from Europe so we love city trips like Paris, Vienna, Budapest, London etc. We honeymooned in Playa Del Carmen which was awesome and have been back to Cancun. We spent some time in Aruba which was cool. My bucket list: I want to do an African safari and my wife wants to see lemurs in Madagascar.
We don't travel internationally. Domestically most of our vacations involve flying to the west, renting a car and taking a driving vacation. We loike to fly into a city and do a loop and end the vacation relaxing in a casino for a few days. Perfect example: fly into vegas; drive to reno for 2 days; drive to california and hike Lassen peak and part of Mt. Shasta; drive to oregon, cut to the coast and drive down to Eureka; brew pub and a hike; spend 3 days in San Francisco with family; drive down the coast golfing; across california to vegas; spend 4 days; fly home. 18 days.
Recent example - fly to denver, drive to snowmass and ski; ski aspen highlands with family; drive to wyoming and ski Jackson hole; drive to denver and spend 4 days gambling in the nearby casions while skiin a-basin. Fly home. 10 days.
Long Beach, CA: I loved to sit on the bluffs and watch the sun set over the Pacific, then turn around after dark and look down into the valley where all the LA light glittered like jewels.
Hawai'i: I love volcanoes and the geology. The beaches and tradewinds climate are perfect- just perfect.
The entire Zhejiang province of China that I saw. Also up north past Beijing on the Great Wall away from the crowded sections. I hiked up on there and camped overnight once
Aside from China, haven’t been anywhere else internationally. I’m tempted, but I’m not sure I want to try to fly with my dog anywhere. So domestic it is.
Kissimmee has too notch hookah and Orlando is really good as well. I’d love to have a day of hitting up a theme park in the day time and have hookah at night.
Colorado for sure has great mountains. Oregon, at least in the towns within range of I-5. I’m sure the rest of the state is really nice too 😁Only drove through California but wow I want to visit there one day too.
New Mexico is great. Loved Taos, but I haven’t been there in 9 years. Roswell is entertaining to hang out there for a day.
Springfield MO is a surprisingly charming place. Also has a hookah lounge that’s surprisingly really good. I wouldn’t mind returning.
For Great Lake views, Door County WI and Duluth MN is really beautiful.
NOLA is awesome, tho I haven’t been since I was a kid. I’m sure as an adult I’d enjoy it even more. 😝
NYC is fun. I remember liking Chinatown and Little Italy.
Boston is great too. I remember liking the food a lot. That was 14 years ago though. 😅
There’s way too many places I haven’t been tho and I’d love to at some point.
My wife is a size 6 and a wonderful human being. She would be kind enough to have you euthanized instead of allowing you to be laughed at continually by all in your life.
I have been to the UK, Spain, Morocco, Canada and Mexico, Internationally. I enjoyed all. I would love to visit Cuba, Argentina, Austria, Italy, New Zealand. Maybe one day.
Domestically, I have been to just about every part of the States, including Alaska. Never been to Hawaii, would love to do that. Also explore more deeply the SW part of the US. Every time I have driven through that area was on the way to somewhere else.
OK, post COVID list of priorities putting a bit different spin on it thinking what I would do most likely in order; each pair is a trip hopefully starting mid-late summer: Detroit / Windsor, Smoky Mountains / Myrtle Beach, Tampa / Clearwater, Pensacola / NOLA.
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Vegas, because I enjoy losing money... and I gotta admit, I love the buffets - something I will not be seeing anytime soon.... I also went there every year for March Madness, unless I went to an actual March Madness site... ugh
Austin, TX
California wine country (specifically Paso Robles, and Sonoma)
Naples, FL
I don't think I will be getting on a plane anytime soon unless forced to for work, which all that type of travel for my company seems to be suspended for the time being, amazing how all these (must be face to face meetings) can be made in front of a computer these days.
internationally:
Aruba - great restaurants, don't have to worry about hurricane season, they never get hit, too far south.
Another place I won't be seeing anytime soon. I read an article last night that quoted Mnuchin saying he didn't see regular international travel until 2021.
Domestically to me nothing tops Coastal California, not even close. Also I don’t have anywhere that I hate though. I just love being on the road, seeing all of America, really can be so gorgeous at times.
I had planned several international trips this year, but two have been canceled. I might still get to Japan later this year. Right now I should be in Frankfurt, where I was looking forward to another taste of German culture.
Domestically let's split this between personal trips I do, and family vacations. Personal this is easy: Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami and New York. Vegas for the overall atmosphere, gambling and late night entertainment. LA for the vibe, weather and beach. Miami same reasons as LA. New York for the cosmopolitan nature of it and Central Park. I probably do 3 or so personal trips a year, usually for a long weekend. Air, hotel and car are always paid for with miles and credit card points, so I only have discretionary spend while there. It allows me to blow off steam, visit clubs, go on SA dates, etc. I am lucky I have an understanding wife who knows guys needs weekends like this every once in a while.
For family vacations, we love Orlando for the theme parks (kids love Universal). My wife prefers nature and loves Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, as well as the red rocks parks like Zion, Bryce, Grand Canyon and Monument Valley. Living in Kentucky, we also visit the Smokey Mountains regularly.
I wouldn't be able to get my wife to go to Vegas if her life depended on it, so it works out great for both of us!
Recent example - fly to denver, drive to snowmass and ski; ski aspen highlands with family; drive to wyoming and ski Jackson hole; drive to denver and spend 4 days gambling in the nearby casions while skiin a-basin. Fly home. 10 days.
Hawai'i: I love volcanoes and the geology. The beaches and tradewinds climate are perfect- just perfect.
Aside from China, haven’t been anywhere else internationally. I’m tempted, but I’m not sure I want to try to fly with my dog anywhere. So domestic it is.
Kissimmee has too notch hookah and Orlando is really good as well. I’d love to have a day of hitting up a theme park in the day time and have hookah at night.
Colorado for sure has great mountains. Oregon, at least in the towns within range of I-5. I’m sure the rest of the state is really nice too 😁Only drove through California but wow I want to visit there one day too.
New Mexico is great. Loved Taos, but I haven’t been there in 9 years. Roswell is entertaining to hang out there for a day.
Springfield MO is a surprisingly charming place. Also has a hookah lounge that’s surprisingly really good. I wouldn’t mind returning.
For Great Lake views, Door County WI and Duluth MN is really beautiful.
NOLA is awesome, tho I haven’t been since I was a kid. I’m sure as an adult I’d enjoy it even more. 😝
NYC is fun. I remember liking Chinatown and Little Italy.
Boston is great too. I remember liking the food a lot. That was 14 years ago though. 😅
There’s way too many places I haven’t been tho and I’d love to at some point.
Domestically, I have been to just about every part of the States, including Alaska. Never been to Hawaii, would love to do that. Also explore more deeply the SW part of the US. Every time I have driven through that area was on the way to somewhere else.