Plane frustrating

So as many of you know, CVK and I had plans to escape to the Faroe Islands during this pandemic. Unfortunately, those plans are on hold while she does mercy haircuts for those who do not comprehend English.

But it got me to thinking...where SHOULD I go once a bit of normalcy returns? As an FYI, the bailout packages to the airlines has instananeously raised prices. International venues were a few hundred bucks a week ago, but now closer to normal. BUT, Lufthansa thinks it will be more than a year before passenger counts return to pre-COVID numbers.

Call me optimistic, but airline bailouts won't last that long, meaning another drop in fares. Without trying to predict prices, I am interested in the ladies and gents piping up as to vacation destinations they would pull the trigger on if the price was right (and no offense, but let's get exotic locations instead of $50 a RT to Disney).

I will start...I have wanted to go to Hong Kong for the longest time.

Bangkok sounds like a nice vacation destination.

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Originally Posted by DocHoliday

Bangkok sounds like a nice vacation destination.

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Thanks Doc...I have always been intrigued by Bangkok, Thighland...will investigate for sure.

Ever been to Costa Rica or Rio?

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Originally Posted by DEAR _JOHN

Ever been to Costa Rica or Rio?

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I have definitely had the pleasure of travel to Rio. Heard nice things about Costa Rico but have not been yet. Tips?

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I have definitely had the pleasure of travel to Rio. Heard nice things about Costa Rico but have not been yet. Tips?

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costaricaticas.com a great forum with lots of information. Round trip air in May, around $350 round trip, about 3.5 hours each way.

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Originally Posted by DEAR _JOHN

costaricaticas.com a great forum with lots of information. Round trip air in May, around $350 round trip, about 3.5 hours each way.

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MY BROTHER...................!!!!!!!


Ben, listen to my friend, DEAR_JOHN.......!!! I have been to Costa Rica at least 8 times.......... You will NOT want to come back home.................

Rio, for sure. Even w/ HELP closed, still good times to be had at the Termas. And the Real is like 5 to 1 USD now. Cost of a table dance or three will get you a girl for all night, msog, etc.
Thailand - wonderful place. wonderful girls (but watch out for lady boys). As good as Rio, but a further flight. Not only Bangkok, but head to the beaches (Samui, Phucket) or up north (Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai).
Costa Rica - good, but I prefer Rio and Thailand. Shorter flight.
Singapore isn't bad and it's legal. Four floors. I don't recall name of other RLD (starts with a G, I think).
Germany - FKK clubs. Legal.
Canada isn't bad, either.

I'd like to try Colombia and the DR.

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Rio, for sure. Even w/ HELP closed, still good times to be had at the Termas. And the Real is like 5 to 1 USD now. Cost of a table dance or three will get you a girl for all night, msog, etc.

I'd like to try Colombia and the DR.

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Never made it to Help. Government cleaned up all the well-known action sites ahead of the World Cup...just pushed them underground or onto the streets. Need to be mindful of lady boys there as well.

I have heard great things about Colombia and DR, and not just with respect to women.

I started this thread for 2 reasons. First, in monitoring airfare rates gobally I was shocked at how cheap accessing the globe was for a brief window once COVID was in full force. It also shows how quickly things rebounded once a stimulus package was in place for airlines. If Lufthansa is correct about full recovery being > a year the airlines will need to drop prices again to lure holiday travelers. So it made sense to start thinking of where to go if/when that happens.

Second reason, and perhaps most important in the moment, is I read one of the best things you can do when in lock down mode is think & plan how to spend your time once lock down ends. It provides something positive about the not-too-distant future. Given Houston has a very international population, and some of us get to travel to exotic locations for work, it seemed like a good audience to use as a sounding board. And, to be clear, while I appreciate the intel on finding ladies, I truly am looking for gender neutral ideas. Best places you have played golf, hunted, cultural events, sporting events, etc. I worked with a guy once who took his vacations to hunt somewhere unique each year. I never would have thought about Argentina in that light, so I am looking for similar eye-opening ideas.

Bouvet Island,parachute is required, you will not return!

I would say It all depends on what you enjoy or are interested in...

Beach:
- If you are a beach goer, Costa Rica is a great option and is not as commercial as Cancun, etc... I used to have a house in Jaco and loved it. Remember most beaches (unless you are on the peninsula) are black sand due to active volcanos, but they are cool to see as well.

- Also, if you want to travel farther, Okinawa or Malaysia have wonderful beaches and resorts.

Europe:
- I loved Italy. Rome is very busy and a great place to watch people. However, I am a sucker for a little slower pace and great wine. So, obviously, Tuscany is my favorite. I enjoyed Florence but Sienna was my favorite. I literally ate and drank my way through Italy.

- Speaking of drinking. If you enjoy whiskey, then Scotland and Ireland are a lot of fun. I stayed in Dufftown for a week and a half just touring distilleries.

- If you like architecture, I highly recommend Istanbul, Turkey. Over the last few thousand years it has changed from Christian to Muslim and back so many times that the architecture is layered on top each other. Nothing like it if you enjoy that kind of stuff.

I am not a cold weather person so I normally stay shy of the northern counties, etc...

Hope this helps and happy hunting.

All great suggestions by Devildog...
Along with Malaysia, I'd add Cambodia. Angkor Wat is magnificent.
Love Italy as well. Pompeii is fascinating. Plenty to see in Rome. Florence/Tuscany great.
Turkey - great place. Istanbul was nice but just another big city. Head east to Cappadocia.
Agree, Scotland and Ireland are a blast. Didn't see Nellie though.

Argentina as mentioned above. Buenos Aires is a gorgeous city.

Moscow - fantastic city.

Poland - Warsaw was interesting. Was going to head to Krakow/Auschwitz, but discovered the local buffalo vodka so the next day was shot. One of these days I'll head back to see this part of Poland; likely also add Budapest. Croatia / Slovakia is supposed to have some beautiful places.

Egypt is fascinating. Just have lots of small bills for all the tips that are requested. Pyramids are awesome. Vallley of the Kings even better. On the to do list are Israel and Jordan.

I also agree Buenos Aires is spectacular. I think my next big trip is going to be through there. I have gone to every continent except Antarctica. They have a cruise that goes from Buenos Aires. Just a bucket list thing to say I have been in every one as well as go play with the penguins. I will deal with the cold for that.

same here - all 6 continents except Antarctica. On my bucket list, as well. More or less 50 countries so far. A few others high on my list to check out: Viet Nam, New Zealand, S. Africa/Botswana/Zimbabwe, Peru & Ecuador/Galapagos. So many places, not enough time.

Great input gents.

I have done BA and Istanbul. Is Cappadocia where the caves and hot air ballooning are?

I have done the Scottish whisky and golf trip and need to do it again.

Admit I am light on Central America and the Carribean...need to change that.

For those looking for ideas Machu Picchu is amazing. I enjoyed Kruger in RSA for a safari.

Ladies, any thoughts? What are your dream destinations (achieved or wish list)?

Rwanda is first on my list. Bad a** women showing we can do it ALL!! The history is also dark yet rich.

Tuvalu as it’s a happy place many don’t know about and I’m not crazy over tourist attractions. So I like countries that are less traveled as I feel it will provide the best comfort.

Madagascar, through travels I met a woman who shared so much about her beloved home. It’s a must I visit or one day be able to move. It’s an animal lovers paradise and it’s behind scenic in views.

Niue, as it’s a cute personal slice of paradise. Like who wouldn’t want to be alone on an island?! It’s an introverts fantasy if you can find flights.

I have a huge travel list. I’m apart of travel groups and I tend to research on countries a lot.
My friends are travel bloggers as well do that helps add things to my list.

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Rwanda is first on my list. Bad a** women showing we can do it ALL!! The history is also dark yet rich.

Tuvalu as it’s a happy place many don’t know about and I’m not crazy over tourist attractions. So I like countries that are less traveled as I feel it will provide the best comfort.

Madagascar, through travels I met a woman who shared so much about her beloved home. It’s a must I visit or one day be able to move. It’s an animal lovers paradise and it’s behind scenic in views.

Niue, as it’s a cute personal slice of paradise. Like who wouldn’t want to be alone on an island?! It’s an introverts fantasy if you can find flights.

I have a huge travel list. I’m apart of travel groups and I tend to research on countries a lot.
My friends are travel bloggers as well do that helps add things to my list.

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You being a woman about black culture would LOVE Africa. More less the western and southern parts of the continent.

I spent a week in South Africa 10 years ago. I really didn't wanna come home.

I've been to Africa a few times. Small country there, great people.

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I've been to Africa a few times. Small country there, great people.

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Which country in Africa did you visit?

And for those who don't know or need a reminder, Africa is a "continent", not a country.

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Which country in Africa did you visit?

And for those who don't know or need a reminder, Africa is a "continent", not a country.

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Oh, Asians get the same thing about being "from Asia". There's lots of different countries in Asia!

I've spent over a month in Equatorial Guinea 3 times.

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Great input gents.

I have done BA and Istanbul. Is Cappadocia where the caves and hot air ballooning are?

I have done the Scottish whisky and golf trip and need to do it again.

Admit I am light on Central America and the Carribean...need to change that.

For those looking for ideas Machu Picchu is amazing. I enjoyed Kruger in RSA for a safari.

Ladies, any thoughts? What are your dream destinations (achieved or wish list)?

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Yes, Cappadocia is the place with caves and hot air ballooning. The cave hotels are really cool. Amazing scenery. I'd like to go back in the winter as imagine it's spectacular with snow on the ground.

I just hate flying, however if I were a world traveler like you guys one item on my bucket list would be one of those ice hotels they have in Scandinavia.

Have any of you world travelers tried that yet?

Not yet. Would love to check out Norway, Sweden, Finland. Have been to Denmark, but that was many years ago between school and the real world. too expensive for shoe-string budget and back to Amsterdam / northern Germany.

Even more so, I think I'd do Iceland before Scandinavia.

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Originally Posted by twiggy

Rwanda is first on my list. Bad a** women showing we can do it ALL!! The history is also dark yet rich.

Niue, as it’s a cute personal slice of paradise. Like who wouldn’t want to be alone on an island?! It’s an introverts fantasy if you can find flights.

I have a huge travel list.

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Not been to Rwanda but love bad a** women doing their thing!!! Kerwil is right-Africa is amazing.

I have only seen pics of Niue but want to go so badly!!!

Ladies who like to explore are a HUGE turn-on!

I've always wanted to visit Tuscany. The enchantment (in my imagination). For a beach scene I've been to the DR briefly and it was nice but I would love a week in the Bahamas.

A week on the beach anywhere sounds specracular right now. Just to escape the insanity...