I'm in Baltimore for work and got off early today, so I drove to Gettysburg and toured the civil war site (national park). What a tremendous experience. Would definitely recommend it.

 

Lived in DC for a year and really regret never going up to Gettysburg.

I'm in Baltimore for work and got off early today, so I drove to Gettysburg and toured the civil war site (national park). What a tremendous experience. Would definitely recommend it.

 

I wasn't much for civil war history until I went there and took the bus tour, then stood on top of Little Round Top. It was so powerful to be able to look out over the battlefield and really envision the treeline where Pickett's charge came from, seeing the Devil's Den, and getting a feel for how small the battlefield was to fit the kind of manpower numbers, and chaos that took place there. Seeing it brought everything home to me. It is a trip everyone should make at least once as an adult.

Has anyone been to The Whitehouse European Village & Spa in Jamaica? Wife and I are going there for our 25th anniversary later this year. Looks awesome, and to be honest, as long as there is a beach, booze and sun, we should be fine.

Anyone been to Iceland before? My buddy is lobbying really hard to get me to go with him later this summer. I think it'd be an unbelievable trip however I don't want to leave my 2 year old daughter behind for almost 2 weeks.

 

Message Rex. He has done it, multiple times IIRC.

 

http://www.soxtalk.com/forums/index.php?showuser=308

Does anyone know a good place to get chewed in downtown St. Louis?

Does anyone know a good place to get chewed in downtown St. Louis?

 

Maybe, but I'm not sure if I know exactly what you mean. PM me if necessary.

 

Got a flyer at work advertising a "great deal" on a group rate for a cruise next October. Flyer listed the interior cabin rate at $569/person. Went on the cruise line's website and they have an interior cabin for that cruise listed at $329/person.

Got a flyer at work advertising a "great deal" on a group rate for a cruise next October. Flyer listed the interior cabin rate at $569/person. Went on the cruise line's website and they have an interior cabin for that cruise listed at $329/person.

 

They didn't say who it was a great deal for.

Message Rex. He has done it, multiple times IIRC.

 

http://www.soxtalk.com/forums/index.php?showuser=308

 

 

Got a flyer at work advertising a "great deal" on a group rate for a cruise next October. Flyer listed the interior cabin rate at $569/person. Went on the cruise line's website and they have an interior cabin for that cruise listed at $329/person.

 

If you are serious about a cruise, I am going to name drop the same guy again... This is what Rex does for a living. He sells cruises, and has worked in travel for a long time. He is a stand up dude who will give you an honest answer to whatever you want to know. I know the guy outside of Soxtalk even, and will vouch for him.

If you are serious about a cruise, I am going to name drop the same guy again... This is what Rex does for a living. He sells cruises, and has worked in travel for a long time. He is a stand up dude who will give you an honest answer to whatever you want to know. I know the guy outside of Soxtalk even, and will vouch for him.

 

Not really interested in the cruise so much as pointing out that somebody at work is ripping people off.

Not really interested in the cruise so much as pointing out that somebody at work is ripping people off.

 

Maybe, but I'm not sure if I know exactly what you mean. PM me if necessary.

Going to the Rush show Thursday night at Scottrade. Need a place to drink and eat beforehand. Nothing too fancy, just drinking beers, eating a burger or something.

Going to the Rush show Thursday night at Scottrade. Need a place to drink and eat beforehand. Nothing too fancy, just drinking beers, eating a burger or something.

 

The Flying Saucer is about a half mile away. Good beer selection and the food was much better than I expected. 900 Spruce Street

The Flying Saucer is about a half mile away. Good beer selection and the food was much better than I expected. 900 Spruce Street

Thanks. I'll be there.

Anyone been to Iceland before? My buddy is lobbying really hard to get me to go with him later this summer. I think it'd be an unbelievable trip however I don't want to leave my 2 year old daughter behind for almost 2 weeks.

 

We are taking a honeymoon through Europe in August and are flying in and stopping over in Reykjavik for 3 days before returning home. We're excited, it will be a very unique place to visit and much different than the rest of our trip. They have a few interesting museums, plus the Blue Lagoon and Golden Circle that we plan on seeing.

Suggestions for Cancun?

 

Going in June, staying at the Riu.

Anyone have any recommendations of hotels in Rome or Paris?

Anyone have any recommendations of hotels in Rome or Paris?

 

 

http://www.hotel-collegedefrance.com/en/

 

Loved this place, great location, nice rooms, amazing prices compared to the rest of Paris. Very French style hotel as well

 

http://www.hotel-collegedefrance.com/en/

 

Loved this place, great location, nice rooms, amazing prices compared to the rest of Paris. Very French style hotel as well

 

Great reviews as well.

 

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g1..._de_France.html

My daughter wants to backpack Iceland this summer. She thinks it would make a great father's day gift

My daughter wants to backpack Iceland this summer. She thinks it would make a great father's day gift

That's on the "dream list" along with Patagonia.

My daughter wants to backpack Iceland this summer. She thinks it would make a great father's day gift

Especially when Dad's buying

Charleston/Savannah/Tybee Island/Atlanta for the next week. Can't wait.

Charleston/Savannah/Tybee Island/Atlanta for the next week. Can't wait.

Damn. I'm assuming your trip is over now based on when you posted this. But if not and you need suggestions on what to do in ATL, let me know.

I was in Nashville for Memorial Day weekend, and I was pleasantly surprised by the number of people rocking Blackhawks gear there. I know Nashville has sort of become a popular destination for Chicagoans, but seeing it firsthand was cool. One of the bars I was at even had a huge Blackhawks flag in it. Thought that was kind of shocking considering this bar was about 2 blocks from Bridgestone Arena, where the Preds play.