In all the places you have been - what are your top 5 favorite destinations? I am thinking of a trip out of the country next year & could use some suggestions. (or should I ask Lady Law to get the female point of view?)

why don't you ask both???

My most favorite destinations are:
Italy,
Thailand,
Turkey,
Iceland
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why don't you ask both???

My most favorite destinations are:
Italy,
Thailand,
Turkey,
Iceland
Vienna-Norway-Sicily-Scotland-London [/b][/quote]
How tough is the language barrier in a place like Thailand when you get away from the tourist areas?

I've yet to travel anywhere that I didn't speak the native tongue, but of the three languages I speak (4 if you include speaking fluent "gonzo") none of them are likely to do me much good deep in the heart of Asia.

How tough is the language barrier in a place like Thailand when you get away from the tourist areas?

I've yet to travel anywhere that I didn't speak the native tongue, but of the three languages I speak (4 if you include speaking fluent "gonzo") none of them are likely to do me much good deep in the heart of Asia. [/b][/quote]
Languages are not a big problem..if you travel with a guide.
;)

...and if worst come to worst, everybody understand this English:

http://www.jahozafat.com/cgi-bin/wavs.cgi?...dles=nomore.wav

Most people in Thailand speak some english.

Can be fun though when they keep saying yes cos they scared to offend you.

or as they say..... no promplem!

Hate the haggling thing though........never was any good at that :angry:

I have been thinking about Italy. However, I am not interested in going anyplace when it is cold. A good vacation to me includes shorts..:-)

One of my best friends just came back from Italy and loved it. My brother was very excited about Germany also. Those are the next two bases CT is going to try and get so after my trips to Japan, I hope to hit Italy and Germany :)

allthough I havent travveled as much as Serge i have a top 5:)

New Zealand
Alaska
Prague
Switzerland
Gibraltor

go on the cruise, Sharpie, go on a cruise!

If weather is your main objective,
you won't enjoy traveling.

In no order
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Cusco, Peru: the people, culture and altitude all make for an incredible experience. Drink the tea when they tell you too. You may get sick, but it is worth it. Listen to the people, they are trustworthy and will help you make your way through the Andes, if that is your destination. I hiked for a week to get to Machu Pichu. It changed me forever.

Buenos Aires, Argentina: Extremely friendly city, latin culture driven with mild European sub-culture. Excellent steak and wine for very low cost. See the Teatro Colon for a breathtaking experience.

Prague: 3rd world, castles, excellent food. Feels at times as though you are in a vampire setting when evening comes.

Bankok, Thailand: Eastern culture but IMO, Asia is not for the first time world traveler. Cab drivers and merchants will take liberties with foreigners. The buddahs are amazing, although some are contrived now in the way that they are solely set up for tourist attractions. Although most will tell you that the outskirts speak english, I do not agree. I stayed in an apartment outside of Bangkok and no one spoke english. I had to communicate with my hands and the cab drivers dropped me off repeatedly in areas that would not appeal to most Americans :) It made for a long day.

Rio, Brazil: Vibrant culture. I get shot down for this, but this is another place I do not suggest for the first time world traveler. Not near as many people speak english as the guides say and portugese is difficult. The ATM machines are known crime havens and most either close at dark or do not accept your card. Crime is overrated and relies on your ability to use common sense (a problem found in Americans). The views are incredible. The Cristo monument was more breathtaking than the Eiffel Tower. I suggest the helicopter ride. Cost is minimal and it offers amazing views.

Amsterdamn: Smoke the herb but be careful, it is potent. See the Ann Frank home. Very moving.

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i havent been to anywhere near as many places as serge has but my 5 favs are

Hawaii - Big Island

Bordeaux

London

Prague

Jamacia

Somewhere warm to wear shorts -- do you mean any time of year or just during a particular season?

Puerta Vallarta is still my favorite destination in Mexico -- it doesn't have the overbuilt touristy feeling of Cancun, there are some lovely restaurants and shops, and plenty of warm weather activities.

St Maarten -- half French, half Dutch, wholly captivating. From the Burger King truck to the 150+ foot yachts that moor in the harbors, the island is truly unique. If you want a two hour lunch followed by a trip to the nude beach, then head for the French side, if you want to gamble there are casinos on the Dutch side.

Turks and Caicos is supposed to be another fantastic trip, and neither that or SMX are too far from you being Caribbean.

My goal next year is to branch out westward, beyond Hawaii -- I think I want to do a bareboat sailing passage around the South Pacific - the Marquesas, Fiji, Tahiti, that neighborhood.

And Japan! :awinky:

I want to go to Tahiti

And Japan! :awinky: [/b][/quote]
We'll do Japan on an airplane, I don't particularly think you'd want to take the time off to sail all that way, nor do I figure I'm a good enough sailor yet to do it ;-}}}}

KK, if bareboat = nekkid on the boat-
I am in!
;-))

We'll do Japan on an airplane, I don't particularly think you'd want to take the time off to sail all that way, nor do I figure I'm a good enough sailor yet to do it ;-}}}} [/b][/quote]
Oh, yeah, I missed the sailing part :unsure: My brother and I took sailing lessons growing up. We both managed to wreck our boats. I'm sticking with boats/ships with motors :)

In no particular order - they were all great places.

1) St. Petersburg - Was there only 2 days, would have loved to spend more time.
2) London
3) Costa Rica
4) Belize ( the first time I went, I think its gone down hill)
5) Copenhagen. Was fun to go to http://www.tivoligardens.com/ to see what inspired Disney.

2005 I plan on traveling often, including Italy with Serge and LL!!

I too would like to hit Asia. I would love to go to India and China.

KK, if bareboat = nekkid on the boat-
I am in!
;-)) [/b][/quote]
Hahaha, it means you pick up the boat in port and sail off to where you want to go, you can opt not to have a crew aboard, so I guess you could be nekkid as much as you wanted if you like ;)

Best Places for me....

South of France
Agen , France
Mustique
Mauritius
Orlando
South Africa
Paris
Italy
Athens...just the history..
Sardinia
New York
London

shit too many to list...

worse places I've visited is much easier...

Cartegena
Caracas
Lagos
Tripoli - except for Leptis Magna

Hahaha, it means you pick up the boat in port and sail off to where you want to go, you can opt not to have a crew aboard, so I guess you could be nekkid as much as you wanted if you like ;) [/b][/quote]
Now you know youve just encouraged him to post them sample nekkid pics dont you?

A few favourite places...

Austria: Vienna, Solden, Tirol
UK & Ireland: London, Dublin, Edinburgh
Holland: Amsterdam, Apeldoorn, Island of Texel
Germany: Baden Baden, Stuttgart, Heidelberg
France: ummm... ok Paris.
Norway: Tromso, Narvik
USA: New Orleans, NYC, Phoenix

Sharpie... try Baden Baden in Germany. You'll love it.