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22 Mar 17, 05:23 PM |
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There's just too much to see isn't there. After so many trips to Florida you've seen all you really want to see and it's nice to just chill and do what you want. When you know you might not be back somewhere for years if ever you want to cram in everything! Looking forward to the mountains so will try and give you an update upon our return.
I have come to the conclusion both Gettysburg and Philly may not be possible so I think Gettysburg may have to wait this time as I think the Philly Cheesesteak in Philly is high on the guys agendas!
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22 Mar 17, 05:25 PM |
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Ah good tip! Thanks will check it out as we are on a tight timescale in Washington so that might help to get round everything.
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22 Mar 17, 05:27 PM |
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2 Aug 17, 11:40 AM |
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*update* TWO Countries and ELEVEN states (at least)
Bit of a long update so please bear with me!
So it's all seeming a bit nearer now. Can't say we're going next month but can say we're going the month after next! After booking the flights a year ago believe me that feels good. Anyway after booking all our hotels Nesva NY Holiday Inn Roslyn Bridge Washington Homewood Suites DuBois Embassy Suites Niagara Falls Ramada Cornwall - nice pool Green Granite Inn North Conway Finally Element Seaport Boston car hire, insurance etc etc I've been looking out for Groupon deals and booking in attractions. So far I have booked; Trolley Tour of Boston Haunted Tour of Boston for Halloween night SOL Crown tickets although DH suffers from some vertigo issues and isn't sure he will be able to make it so it may be just me and the boys up all those stairs Tour of the US Capitol 9/11 Tribute Museum Couple of restaurant deals Still to book Maid of the Mist/Hornblower cruise for Niagara Bike tour of the Washington monuments. Think this will be the most fun/quickest way to see them all for us. Think I'm going to get the Explorer pass for 3 attractions which will be the ESB, The Ride and possible TOR but not sure we want to do another tall building view if we've the Crown and ESB? So would need another option. Bike hire for Central Park for a couple of hours. Don't want a tour but want to use bikes to get us around so we can see more of the park on the Sunday that I've planned in for this. Also debating about booking a cruise in the 1000 islands on our road trip up through the Canadian side of the St Lawrence. Looks beautiful but they are limited at the end of October and I'm wondering if that is due to the weather! I think I'm going to have to have as much flexibility as possible for this trip so wary about booking lots of expensive outdoor activities if the weather is poor. I'm obviously reasonably optimistic that October will still be ok and I'm not bothered as much by cold as just lots of rain So that's it for this one hoping to have a definite NY itinerary when I update again as I do like a plan! I have found this holiday more of a struggle than any before to get my head round and decide what we are going to do. It's a lovely thing to have to struggle about though There's been some tough choices about what we can and can't manage and we have a lot packed into our 16 days. Itinerary thoughts I'd like to decide what to do on the day we land. Due to land in NY about 1pm. Realistically probably get to the hotel to drop bags by 4? Current thinking is just to head into Manhattan for a meal and do something but by then will be getting dark so thinking maybe just Times Sq and a wander round the shops in the vicinity. Head back to hotel for an early morning start and SOL follwed by full day, evening out and about route tbc. Final thoughts How many Starbucks or other mugs can I accumulate on this trip? Very envious of Debidee! Yankee Candle stores need to be plotted Bath & Bodyworks too Also need to remember luggage allowance! Till next time...
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3 Aug 17, 10:03 PM |
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Looking forward to reading along! You will certainly be able to pick up a few mugs with that plan :-))
I'm sure you already have but just incase sign up to bath body works and Yankee before you travel for deals! And I'd recommend Maggianos for dinner when you are in Boston - you can book online and always canx if you change your mind xxx |
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30 Sep 17, 01:15 AM |
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Update 3 weeks to go
So checking in again after a bit of a break. Been a busy summer and I’ve had lots of lovely little breaks and things on with this being my ‘special birthday’ year, any excuse!
It is also 2 of my sons’ birthdays before we go, a friends 50th party and my own pre birthday birthday party the weekend before we leave so with work thrown in I’ll be lucky if I have time to pack. Although still need to decide what to pack. Weather is good atm but very aware 3 weeks could make a massive change. However on the planning front things feels a lot more organised. I used Inspirock to plan things out and that has been a lifesaver. I was really struggling wondering if I could fit in things or not and that has helped me get things in order and work out timings. Now done I’ve finally done my Estas - all fine Rebooked my car hire saving over £100 Rebooked 2 hotels saving a few quid here and there Booked NY Explorer pass Booked Hornblower cruise at Niagara To do Still need to get my dollars Book Washington bike ride but as I’ve tried to get a Whitehouse Tour I’m hanging on keeping everything 🤞 for that before I arrange the bikes. All nearly there now just some restaurant research to do and some shopping bits to sort The countdown is now really starting to come down
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3 Oct 17, 07:58 AM |
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Thanks debidee yes everything signed up to. Frustrating amount of BBW sales atm that I can’t take advantage of 😢. My YC collection is dwindling and needs restocking urgently. Maggianos menu looks good as do reviews so have booked and hoping we get there on a packed itinerary thanks for the tip! X
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5 Oct 17, 10:14 PM |
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Latest update 5th October 2 weeks to go
Sooo excited just had our email confirmation we have got a tour of the White House! Been checking my emails for the past week or 2 and was getting less and less hopeful but we got in!
Two weeks to go and that’s going to fly we have so much on in between. Suitcases are coming out this weekend and I’m going to start putting clothes aside to take. We have a clear weekend which we need to take full advantage of as partying all next weekend with birthday celebrations before we go. Birthdays ending in zeroes not all bad
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6 Oct 17, 07:52 AM |
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Wow this sounds an awesome trip ,I can’t wait for your report especially niagra falls and Boston , have a fabulous time.
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18 Oct 17, 11:30 AM |
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This trip sounds amazing! Can I ask, in your first post you put a photo up of your route, cani ask what app you used to do that? We're planning a road trip in 2019 and it would be nice to plot it out so we can get an idea of journey times etc.
Can't wait to read your trip report
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