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Dec 23, 2016 1:59pm
GOONx19;1829668 wrote:I've used it in Nashville, Miami, New Orleans, and Gulf Shores. Never had an issue. The Miami condo was a hell of a deal, ended up being essentially a penthouse South Beach shoreside for 4 nights, $1500 split three ways.
SportsAndLady;1829669 wrote:Otrap-bnb is great. I've never had a bad experience with them other than what I've done and they just charged me for it. For example, not taking out the trash, drinking their liquor, etc

I pretty much only use Bnb now.
Thanks. For the price, it seemed too good to be true, but I couldn't see anything that indicated there was a catch.
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Jan 19, 2017 9:10am
Instead of the surf trip I mentioned in this thread previously, I'm now leaning towards going back to Puerto Rico for a long weekend in the spring. More of a relaxation focused trip. Also, direct flights from NYC are a steal right now.

Most likely staying in Culebra the entire time. Anyone ever been? Trying to figure out the logistics for getting there from San Juan via plane or ferry from Fajardo.
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Jan 19, 2017 11:18am
I'm going down to Biloxi, MS this weekend with a couple of friends from college since one of them got a free 3 night stay at the Beau Rivage Casino. I think one day we are going to go to New Orleans since none of us have ever been. This work week go by fast enough.
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Jan 19, 2017 12:56pm
I hit California for the first time last week. Went to LA from Sunday to Friday.

Don't really want to go back. Too busy for me.
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Jan 20, 2017 5:02pm
Got back from Vegas on Wednesday.

You guys were right. The experience with AirBnB was fantastic. Four nights in a condo in a gated community for under $400, and it was only like 4-5 miles from the strip, so it was close enough for a quick Uber.

I hardly slept, but it was worth it. The food was fantastic, as always. Did TopGolf for the first time, which was fun. Went to a party at Airstream Park and met Tony Hsieh. Met Rick Flair near the conference. Saw a bunch of weird shit. Had a few really good drinks.

Damn, I love that city.

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Jan 20, 2017 10:42pm
O-Trap;1833496 wrote:Got back from Vegas on Wednesday.

You guys were right. The experience with AirBnB was fantastic. Four nights in a condo in a gated community for under $400, and it was only like 4-5 miles from the strip, so it was close enough for a quick Uber.

I hardly slept, but it was worth it. The food was fantastic, as always. Did TopGolf for the first time, which was fun. Went to a party at Airstream Park and met Tony Hsieh. Met Rick Flair near the conference. Saw a bunch of weird shit. Had a few really good drinks.

Damn, I love that city.

The anti-tiernan
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Jan 20, 2017 11:20pm
Ironman92;1833521 wrote:The anti-tiernan
Does he not like Vegas?

Of course, I'm not sure he'd have "a few" good drinks. Pretty sure he'd kill himself of alcohol poisoning.
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Jan 20, 2017 11:52pm
O-Trap;1833526 wrote:Does he not like Vegas?
He won't post pictures
O-Trap;1833526 wrote: Of course, I'm not sure he'd have "a few" good drinks. Pretty sure he'd kill himself of alcohol poisoning.
He keeps trying but so far no luck
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thavoice
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Jan 29, 2017 5:15pm
In Texas for awhile and had some free time so went to see the Alamo, the riverwalk (really cool, would be a blast in the summer), some spanish missions, japanese tea garden in san antonio and then in austin the longhorns stadium, a natural spring pool and a few other things. Pretty nice areas and a few good joints for food .
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Feb 1, 2017 6:11am
thavoice;1834828 wrote:In Texas for awhile and had some free time so went to see the Alamo, the riverwalk (really cool, would be a blast in the summer), some spanish missions, japanese tea garden in san antonio and then in austin the longhorns stadium, a natural spring pool and a few other things. Pretty nice areas and a few good joints for food .
Pee Wee Herman's bicycle?
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Feb 1, 2017 8:17am
Two days until our cruise to the southern Caribbean. So pumped.

Next plan is Europe next summer.
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Feb 1, 2017 8:39am
Headed to Mexico City for presidents weekend. Anyone ever been? Recommendations?

We are going to Quintonnil, which is a top 20 restaurant in the world. With the exchange rate, the meal is pretty damn cheap. Pretty pumped.
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Feb 1, 2017 12:38pm
like_that;1835183 wrote:Headed to Mexico City for presidents weekend. Anyone ever been? Recommendations?

We are going to Quintonnil, which is a top 20 restaurant in the world. With the exchange rate, the meal is pretty damn cheap. Pretty pumped.
I would be extremely careful with food. I got sicker than a dog while in mexico city few yrs ago. I would only eat cooked food, even fruits and veggies washed in the water (which I didn't think of SMH) was enough to give me the shits for 2.5 days.
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Feb 1, 2017 1:38pm
Wally;1835171 wrote:Pee Wee Herman's bicycle?
Negative.

Alamo didnt even have a basement!
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Feb 1, 2017 2:32pm
Had a great cruise on NCL. Stops at Cozumel, Costa Maya, Honduras and Belize.

Super good time.
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Feb 1, 2017 3:24pm
My tropical plans for spring might not happen.

Possibly pulling an audible for a music festival over Memorial Day Weekend.

It's held in the greatest city in America..........DETROIT!!!!!
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Feb 1, 2017 3:50pm
Heading to Zanesville .... So excited :)
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Feb 1, 2017 3:58pm
Eat at the Wendy's. Phenomenal!
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Feb 2, 2017 10:14am
Automatik;1835285 wrote:Eat at the Wendy's. Phenomenal!
Porterhouse a bit pricey in the #12 value meal.
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Feb 2, 2017 10:29am
Going to the waste management open in Phoenix this weekend as part of a bachelor party. Heard good things about the partying levels and hot women levels.
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Feb 2, 2017 10:31am
SportsAndLady;1835367 wrote:Going to the waste management open in Phoenix this weekend as part of a bachelor party. Heard good things about the partying levels and hot women levels.
So jealous.

If want at 16, the stadium hole, you have to get there basically the night before from what I have heard.
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Feb 2, 2017 10:49am
Yeah that's what I heard too. I think we are all assuming we won't be able to get to 16. Oh well.
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Feb 2, 2017 10:55am
Vegas in two weeks for my annual trip there.
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Feb 2, 2017 10:56am
SportsAndLady;1835367 wrote:Going to the waste management open in Phoenix this weekend as part of a bachelor party. Heard good things about the partying levels and hot women levels.
My brother went a few times when he lived in PHX and always had a blast. I love their weather this time of year, too.
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Feb 2, 2017 11:41am
Fab4Runner;1835376 wrote:My brother went a few times when he lived in PHX and always had a blast. I love their weather this time of year, too.
Sure beats 2degrees, which is what I'm dealing with for another 2-3 hours before I leave!