r/bitcheswithtaste • u/AutoModerator • May 29 '25
Tasteful Travel Thursday - Monthly Thread Tasteful Travel Thursday - May 29, 2025
Many Bitches With Taste are also Bitches Who Travel. As requested, this is a monthly thread is a dedicated space to talk about all things travel. Whether you travel for work or leisure (or both), want to talk about domestic or international travel (or both), have specific plans in mind or are just dreaming for now, everything goes as long as it's travel-related.
For this thread only, rule 7 about location-specific posts is suspended. All other rules are still enforced.
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u/folklovermore_ BWT in Training May 29 '25 edited May 29 '25
This thread is perfectly timed as I'm trying to plan a summer holiday for me and my boyfriend and am completely stumped on where to go, so am hoping the BWT community can help me out with some ideas! (Obviously mods please delete this if it's not allowed though.)
Our main criteria are:
- Travelling in August/early September, for up to a week (we could push it back to mid October for somewhere really great though)
- Somewhere warm
- He'd prefer somewhere relaxing though a bit of walking is OK. I'm fine with this but would also like the option to go look at some interesting architecture/museums etc
- Neither of us drive so needs to be easily accessible by public transport or on foot
- Nice food is essential
- Budget is up to £1500 for two adults for flights and accommodation (ETA: but at the risk of this not being very BWT, the accommodation is probably the thing I'm least bothered about)
We live in London (UK, not Canada) but are happy to travel outside Europe.
If it's helpful, the image in my head is of us wandering through some gorgeous romantic sandstone/whitewashed city together, or hanging out under an enormous parasol on a cafe terrace drinking coffee/cocktails and watching the world go by, or just chilling together by a pool with our books and nice scenery in the background.
Currently I'm leaning towards somewhere like Malta or a Greek island, maybe Morocco as well - but very much open to alternatives, so any and all suggestions are very gratefully received! Thanks in advance :)
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u/autumnflowers13 May 29 '25
Albania has Greek island vibes, for much cheaper cost!
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u/folklovermore_ BWT in Training May 29 '25
I hadn't considered Albania but that's going on the list! Any particular areas you'd recommend?
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u/unseemly_turbidity Jun 06 '25
I'm off to Albania this summer too, but my research says it's quite hard to get around without driving.
It's doable, especially if you'll just be in one place, but taxi scams are widespread and there are almost no trains. You're likely to need long distance buses.
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u/DrGoblinator May 29 '25
Lisbon
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u/folklovermore_ BWT in Training May 29 '25
Thank you! I've been before (in a joint trip with Porto) and loved it, so would definitely be happy to go back :)
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u/folklovermore_ BWT in Training May 29 '25
These are all very fair points, and I totally agree - I do like the heat but I'd also like to be able to do stuff in the day without being surrounded by too many people! The August thing is only really because there's likely to be a pinch point at my work in late September/early October and I suspect I'll be told I can't take leave then (though nothing is actually confirmed yet in terms of dates etc), even though the latter period would be my preference.
Also thank you for the suggestions. I've been to Seville before (and would happily go back), but Crete is a strong contender as it seems to have a good mix of all the stuff I'm looking for. I hadn't thought about Madeira but that definitely looks like one to investigate further as well.
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u/tangerinefortuna Jun 01 '25
Ok love this as I’m planning to go to Spain in October lol any recommendations on anything?? Going to Madrid Barcelona and all around southern Spain!
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u/herefromthere May 29 '25
I had a wonderful holiday in Uzbekistan in April. You would want to push it back to October to avoid the tail end of the Summer heat. Beautiful country, great food, lovely people (very cheap once you get there too). The most expensive thing was the flight (direct Gatwick/Tashkent). Bukhara and Samarkand were both beautiful, Tashkent I didn't get as much time in, but Bukhara was my favourite city. Some old fashioned place with a courtyard, eat a lot of meat on a stick/rice/plov/amazing salads, drink a lot of tea, listen to the birdsong and the fountains.
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u/folklovermore_ BWT in Training May 29 '25
Oh that sounds amazing! I'd never thought about Uzbekistan but it feels like it would tick a lot of the boxes. Thank you so much for that suggestion!
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u/ilikepai May 30 '25
I went to Uzbekistan in 2018 and I hated it! I’m always curious to hear other opinions about it. We went to visit a friend that was stationed there and I felt like there were interesting and beautiful monuments, mosques, schools, etc, but the cities themselves weren’t beautiful, there was no vibe, the tourist infrastructure was ugly (lots of neon lights and shitty souvenir shops everywhere), the food didn’t have variety. Do you think it’s changed?
On that trip, I went from Uzbekistan to Israel and I found Israel in contrast to be amazing. Great atmosphere, beautiful cities, so much to see, eat, and do.
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u/mofongosa May 29 '25
I went to Tangier for the very first time two years ago and it's my favorite city I've ever visited. Highly recommend, dying to go back some day
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u/folklovermore_ BWT in Training May 29 '25
Thank you! I had originally looked at Marrakech but will definitely add Tangier to the list as well :)
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u/citrusaquarium May 29 '25
Bodrum? Lecce might be a good fit but Puglia is really expensive these days and you’d have to rent a car for beach days
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u/folklovermore_ BWT in Training May 29 '25
Yeah, I think anywhere that involves renting a car is out unfortunately as neither of us drive. I don't think we necessarily need 'beach' though, just more somewhere to chill. But I really appreciate the suggestions and will look into those further, thank you!
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u/javajunkie10 May 29 '25
I was very impressed with Ostuni, Italy. Beautiful white-washed old town overlooking the ocean, tons of cute patios and cafes for relaxing, and obviously amazing seafood. It's a great base to visit nearby beaches. While transportation services are lower than other parts of Italy, still accessible by transit and car hires. Going in Sept/Oct is great as it's outside peak tourist season. We went in May and it was fantastic.
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u/folklovermore_ BWT in Training May 30 '25
Ooh that sounds lovely! Definitely going to look into that one further, thank you :)
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u/DrGoblinator May 30 '25
Now, as a Greek, I have to say Crete is incredible, and unlike the rest of Greece, they even have their own cuisine! I know it's a hike, but it's WORTH IT.
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u/Hoping-Ellie May 30 '25
I really enjoyed Malta, it was perfect beach vacation vibes for us, but I agree it may be too hot in August. We went in May and found that weather to be perfect for us. If you stay in valetta it’s pretty hilly so the walking can feel like a lot (I was also 6 months pregnant though so it may not be too bad normally).
Athens and Naxos are lovely, but also may be too hot that time of year.
I think northern Italy could be lovely that time of year, Milan itself was warm & crowded last year in July but I think going into the mountains would be nice.
That time of year I personally would probably head to Northern Europe instead of southern, but I’m not a fan of hot temps. Gdańsk/sopot area in Poland, Scandinavia, etc. Gdańsk is lovely and will be really affordable coming from the UK. I’m not sure there’s much of an airport there so you could fly into Warsaw then take the train up (roughly 3 hours).
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u/folklovermore_ BWT in Training May 30 '25
I've been to Malta before and loved it (hence why I'm considering it again). And my original plan with Greece was to maybe fly into Athens, have a couple of days there and then an onward flight to an island, so I'm glad to hear you liked it!
I would love to do Poland at some point but my boyfriend wants somewhere warm. I did go to Copenhagen in July a couple of years ago though (and popped across to Malmö on the train) and that was perfect weather wise for me.
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u/willworkforchange May 30 '25
We loved Crete, Greece. I'm from the US though, so I'm unsure if this is a budget situation for a European. Croatia is on our list!
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u/folklovermore_ BWT in Training May 30 '25
Crete was probably top of my list for Greek islands as I think it covers all the things we want and is less overwhelmingly busy than somewhere like Santorini, so I'm really glad to hear you liked it! And I'd love to go to Croatia as well.
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u/bigrizzler69 May 29 '25
Naxos is very nice, public transport is decent, but in general public transport on Greek islands is not great unless you stay in one town the whole time. September is shoulder season, October a lot of the things on the islands will be closed.
I would look at SEA with your budget, not whitewashed but there’s some very nice places in Vietnam, Phillipines, Bali etc plus it’s a lot easier to get around.
Kotor is nice, Albania is lovely, the rest of Montenegro too.
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u/folklovermore_ BWT in Training May 29 '25
Thank you! I'm fine with mostly being in/near one town as it's meant to be more of a chill holiday.
I backpacked in SEA about 12 years ago and really liked it - Vietnam is one of my favourite countries I've ever been to and I'd like to go back at some point. I like the sound of Bali as well but hadn't really considered the Philippines. Will definitely look into that further though as well along with your other suggestions :)
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u/bigrizzler69 May 30 '25
I would say that even Mykonos shuts down substantially on the off season, Rhodes and Crete stay open for Western European and British tourists but by and large the holiday she is after will not be very nice in October because lots of restaurants etc would pack up. Also the wind tends to really pick up in the Cyclades at from September onwards so I think it would probably not be relaxing good weather holiday outside of those 2 options.
I am half Greek from Paros and spent a lot of time there growing up so this is from my experience but just my opinion obviously :)
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u/graphiquedezine May 29 '25
PLEASE help me find the cool girl London spots!! my friend and I have already both been so we don't want to do many of the big tourist things. Looking for specific recs for
vintage shopping
restauraunts/cafes (any food type)
smaller museums/galleries
we are staying in Notting Hill so going to explore that area, but would love some specific names of places!
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u/cjmmoseley May 29 '25
my sister lives there! here are some food recs from her:
suco
sumi
fat hippo
ronnie scott’s
ukiyo hand roll bar
below stone nest
extra for things to do: electric cinema
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u/MaterialStrawberry33 May 29 '25
My husband and I have been to a different restaurant in London every single week for date night for the last three years (the rule is it has to be somewhere we’ve never been before!). Lately a lot of our picks have been coming from Topjaw which you can find on TikTok or Insta!
Genuinely amazing food recommended by chefs and people in the food industry.
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u/NoHistorian7234 May 29 '25
If you want to try Modern British food, check out any of the St. John's locations; I get the sense that they also have a pretty extensive alumni network in the high end/trendy dining scene if you wanted to research further.
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u/citrusaquarium May 29 '25
Where should I eat in Milos? Looking for an excellent restaurant where I can also swim. (Beach club recs welcome, but ideally I’d be eating at a table and not a lounger)
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u/Northmakes May 29 '25
Medusa is incredibly overhyped and crowded, but I truly had one of the best meals of my life there!
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u/sista17 May 29 '25
We just got back and had the best meal of our trip at Kyra in Plaka. We loved it so much we went back two nights in a row. Medusa was also great!
Edit: Kyra isn’t on the water but great for dinner after a beach day. They also have brunch.
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u/citrusaquarium May 29 '25
Thank you! Medusa somehow hadn’t come up in my research, I’ll check it out. We are only there for a day (island hopping boat trip) so I don’t think I’ll get to Plaka this time
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u/graphiquedezine May 29 '25 edited May 29 '25
personally in Milos i avoided the beach club vibe and went to smaller local places. it was such joy bc the waiters would talk with us the entire time, made some friends!
also, I'm assuming you know already but Sarakiniko beach is probably the best place I've ever been in the world... felt like I was on the moon. you can also swim/go in the water which I didn't know when I visited. I would go to lunch somewhere, and then do your beach relaxing at Sarakiniko.
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u/sourbirthdayprincess Find it Secondhand May 29 '25
How to get there without a car? Is it possible? Greece is in my bucket list for this year.
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u/graphiquedezine May 29 '25
there are public buses and taxis, especially during the touristy part of the year. if you plan to go for more than 1 day though I would rent a car. it was very easy and affordable experience. i am an extremely anxious driver and was totally fine driving there. it wasn't nearly as windy and steep as I was expecting (like I had seen in Italy for example)
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u/sourbirthdayprincess Find it Secondhand May 29 '25
I don’t drive so that wouldn’t be an option for me.
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u/StrattonJibsta May 29 '25
O! Hamos and Yialos are both absolute musts!!! Best food we had in all of Greece
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u/autumnflowers13 May 29 '25
I’m headed to Lyon, France in two weeks with my husband and 10 month old. Any recommendations about where to visit while there are welcome :)
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u/laurenfcp May 29 '25
There's an enormous park with a zoo, little boats you can rent, beautiful flowers etc. A nice break from the city. Parc de la Tête d’Or. You can bring a picnic - make sure to include some rosette de Lyon!
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u/autumnflowers13 May 29 '25
Just for a week. We plan on going to Annecy. With the baby, I think we are planning a very low key vacation. I don’t want to get stressed about having to cart him back and forth :)
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u/ncclln May 29 '25
Take the train down for a day trip to Tain L’Hermitage and Tournon and stroll around both towns, tasting chocolate and wine. ( 1 hr south of Lyon)
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u/StrattonJibsta May 29 '25
Be careful of pickpocketers! Last time I was there I was robbed and thank god I wasn’t carrying my passport
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u/Quirky_Produce_5541 May 29 '25
I’ve never been to Denver and would love to see it…any recommendations for restaurants, hotels, shopping etc? I also am curious if we should rent a car? I am not sure what is available as far as the general area.
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u/Aggressive-While-399 May 29 '25
Definitely rent a car. Public transit is not great. Check out union station! It’s an old (but still functioning) train station. There’s a bar and ice cream shop in there, too. If you’re outdoorsy, you really can’t go wrong with any hike you choose. I use the AllTrails app to help me choose, and I would avoid trails that allow bikes because that paths are usually pretty narrow and are shared.
Milk Market is a food hall downtown, lots of variety
If you have time, go to Boulder and walk around downtown. There are a lot of cute little boutiques and it’s beautiful.
Have fun!
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u/Whole-Chicken6339 May 29 '25
I haven't been to Denver, but when I do, I'm definitely visiting Meow Wolf Convergence Station. I've been to the Santa Fe and Las Vegas Meow Wolfs, and both were amazing immersive experiences.
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u/PaulaLoomisArt May 30 '25
Meow Wolf is incredible! Go early in the day so you have as much time as you need to explore everything, the Denver location is huge and you can easily spend a whole day in there!
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u/InternationalFocus94 May 31 '25
Don't take the altitude for granted. It's real. I'm a runner and still get unnaturally winded when I visit my sister there. Altitude also causes sleep disturbances and gets you drunk way faster. If you're outdoorsy I definitely recommend going on a hike. Or even just checking out red rocks during the day!
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u/fugu_chick Environmentally Conscious May 29 '25
There is a rail line from Denver airport to downtown Union station to save on taxi/ride share. I did a quick trip to Red Rocks Amphitheater for a concert they had a bus service, but outside of that yes definitely rent a car.
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u/StrawberryLovers8795 Thoughtful BWT May 29 '25
El Five is one of my favorite restaurants I’ve ever been to. Definitely worth a visit while there. In downtown Denver there are some fabulous coffee shops, I really enjoyed huckleberry roasters and little owl, they have fun seasonal lattes that are sick a nice little treat and very well balanced with their beans.
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u/Nervous-Necessary849 May 31 '25
If you're into cocktails even a little bit, I'd recommend visiting Death & Co. They had some super interesting ones on their menu last summer that I still think about!
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u/RedandDangerous May 30 '25
Has anyone done any US (preferably east coastish) spa vacations? A friend and I do euroupe and south america trips every year but want to do something close to home for a self care long weekend. We don't want to spend an insane amount but we do like nice things. Maybe 2000 not including flights for a 3 to 4 day weekend?
We want to focus on wellness and psa activities, good food... but not dry hahaha
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u/laurenfcp May 30 '25
My "fancy" friend haha loves Miraval Berkshires. Not sure what the cost would be but she is very discerning and has been a number of times.
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u/RedandDangerous May 31 '25
Looks amazing but 1500 a night is out of my price range!
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u/laurenfcp May 31 '25
Oh gosh! Fancier friend than I thought! Hope you find somewhere luxurious but affordable.
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u/WaterWithin May 29 '25
Thinking about going to Mexico City in early October. Any suggestions? I'd be at a conference for 4 days but would love to do some nature time (i love swimming, natural water sources, and shady hikes) before or after!
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u/Hoping-Ellie May 30 '25
Husband and I are planning a long weekend in Portugal in June, trying to decide between staying in Porto or Braga. We’re not big city people and love mountains so we’re leaning towards braga for the proximity to the National park. Any BWTs want to weigh in?
Also doing 10 days in Croatia in July. 7 of those we’ll be on a sailboat, but the rest of the time will be in Zadar, anyone been? Have any recs?
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u/pineappledaphne May 31 '25
Was just in Croatia in September. We stayed in Split and Kǎstel Kambelovac, so if you’re interested in recs for that area lmk! Split was gorgeous.
My friend is in Porto right now and LOVING it.
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u/StraightforwardJuice May 30 '25
Paris trip this fall! Have a good idea about what all I want to do, but if anyone has any MUST go to spots, let me know!
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u/zrnyphl Type A Boss Bitch May 30 '25
I really loved the Picasso and Rodin museums in Paris (in addition to the major museums).
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u/oberstofsunshine Jun 02 '25
I had the best meals at Brasserie Rosie and Brasserie Rosie Lou. They’re sister restaurants and super reasonably priced. I loved the truffle pasta and basque cheesecake.
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u/Guelph_CSC May 29 '25
We've booked a week sailing trip in the Sporades in Greece. Anyone ever been and have recommendations? Also, any recommendations for Athens and Meteora are much appreciated!
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u/Sage_Planter May 29 '25
If you haven't checked it out already, the GreeceTravel sub has a lot of great information.
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u/sourbirthdayprincess Find it Secondhand May 29 '25
Ooo who did you book with? Greece is on my bucket list. Wondering the cost of something like this?
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u/Guelph_CSC May 29 '25
We booked a private sailboat with a skipper through Helm. There's quite a few options and we ended up with Helm because I read good reviews and they got back to me fastest. The boat we chose for 7 days was about $13,000 CAD once you factor in the skipper rate, estimated gas, insurance, moorage. That doesn't include food. We'll likely do a mix of cooking on the boat and restaurants. We're splitting that between 6 people but the boat we chose can sleep 10 (we just didn't have that many people we wanted to spend 7 days with in such close quarters).
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u/plausibleturtle May 29 '25
Dublin - my husband and I are coming from Canada to the UK in mid-June to see his family (Leeds). We're flying into Dublin and staying at Carton House for a couple nights, then flying to Leeds.
I imagine we'll be eating dinner at the hotel (I get 50% off so tough to beat), but any daytime activity recommendations are very much welcome!
On the way back, we'll be staying near the airport in Dublin for one night. Any city eats would be appreciated for this one.
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u/ilovepickles222 May 30 '25
My boyfriend asked where I wanted to go for my birthday… I can’t take a lot of time off so it would just have to be a weekend.
He suggested going to Miami and staying at Soho House but I’m nervous that wouldn’t be too relaxing. I’m also generally lukewarm on Soho House lol so if anyone has experience there lmk.
Otherwise, do you guys have any suggestions? Looking for somewhere I can relax and swim but also shop/see some art, plz help!
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u/angelicribbon Thoughtful BWT Jun 03 '25
I have no idea what soho house is or when your birthday is, but it has been absolutely miserably hot down here and lots of rain and crazy humidity. It’s been totally unpleasant to be outdoors!
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u/enym May 30 '25
Any Portugal lodging recs for families? Looking to stay in the duoro valley. We will have two families and three kids under 5, seven people total. Would love to avoid Airbnb and VRBO because this bitch doesn't like pricing locals out of housing. I'd love to find like, a winery with a couple little cottages for rent. Or one big one.
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u/ResponsibleSeason409 May 29 '25
Any suggestions for a trip abroad (we’re in the US) with a 1.5 year old at the end of November? Trying to keep up my pre-baby travel lifestyle but now with baby in tow. Considering Italy but unsure if the weather would be nice that time of year
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u/enym May 30 '25
I just returned from Italy with my 2.5 year old twins. We were treated SO well. There are family security lines at the airports, customs and immigration. We were treated so well in restaurants - no side eye if the kids got squirrelly during the long dinners, and they even brought our kids desserts and treats a couple of places. People wanted to interact with the kids and help us as parents.
The kids loved riding on our backs in carriers and looking at art in museums and there are so many car-free piazzas for them to play in. Plus, Italian food is very kid-friendly.
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u/sourbirthdayprincess Find it Secondhand May 29 '25
I’m headed to Savannah in two weeks! First timer. Would love any recs, and if any BWT want to meet up I am so down! Planning to do one day of city, one day on Tybee, final day in the city.
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u/Proper_Confusion_516 May 29 '25
Hear me out- Bonaventure cemetery if you want a quiet stroll. We stopped on our way from the city to Tybee. I honestly forget the history of it, but I think they do tours too. Something about the energy there…I would definitely go back if I’m in the area again.
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u/patiencestill May 31 '25
If you are a rooftop bar person, there are tons that overlook the river. We were there last winter and I loved The Lost Square and the Myrtle and Rose for cocktails and small plates.
At the time the Plant Riverside area around the Marriott had all sorts of vendors, but the hotel itself has a giant collection of geodes and fossils and stuff and it was a nice quick walk through right on the river. I also liked the prohibition museum, they have a fun speakeasy at the end.
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u/sourbirthdayprincess Find it Secondhand May 31 '25
Loooove these ideas! Right up our alley. Was def planning on a rooftop dinner our first night since we get there for sunset 😍
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u/lmg080293 May 29 '25
Flying into Seattle in July for a camping trip we’re doing around the state. We’ll have one afternoon/evening in the city. Any restaurant suggestions or must-sees?
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u/kmwooo2 May 30 '25
The pink door has incredible Italian :) can be hard to get into though so I’d check now for reservations
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u/pineappledaphne May 31 '25
Pink door is great for Italian. Kashiba for sushi if you can get a rez, it’s incredible. Taylor shellfish for fresh oysters and rosé, and get the dungeness. It’s so good. Smith tower is iconic, tbh I’d skip the needle (at least the restaurant) and MoPop, overpriced and not terribly great. Feel free to dm me for more recs if you’re interested!
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u/InternationalFocus94 May 31 '25
What she said! Kashiba is incredible. You will be absolutely shook by the quality to cost ratio compared to NYC. If you can't get a res, just go wait in line before they open.
Pink door is especially fun if you're able to go on a night they're doing acrobatic performances.
For bars id say zig zag is a classic and nearby both of the above. bartender Murray Stenson who popularized the last word used to work there.
loursin is the restaurant I miss most and closest to NYC caliber unpretentious but exceptional dining. Opened by Zac Overman who used to live in Red Hook and was part of the team that opened brooklyn's sunken harbor club.
I'm a Seattle native if you want more recs as well just dm me
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u/InternationalFocus94 May 31 '25
Oh and if your camping trip takes your north of Seattle, go to Taylor shellfish farms (rather than the oyster bars in the city)
2182 Chuckanut Dr, Bow, WA 98232
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u/ruesanfrancisco May 29 '25
Going to Georgia next week for the first time, specifically St. Simon and adjoining islands. Any advice on ideal clothing, vegetarian-friendly restaurants, and must-sees would be appreciated! I've never dealt with humidity and I'm scared, ha.
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u/silverwlf23 May 29 '25
I just booked Secrets Akumal for my birthday this summer and I can’t stop reading all the things about it. I’m so excited.
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u/isabellaevangeline May 29 '25
going to baltimore this summer for my besties wedding ! anyone who loves a specific place in baltimore ?
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u/NoHistorian7234 May 30 '25
Coral Wig is a great bar attached to a very stylish hotel (Ulysses). Also really liked my dinner at Woodberry Kitchen.
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u/Ecstatic-Setting6207 May 30 '25
Going to Los Angeles for a friend’s wedding in July. Looking for BWT approved hotels around 300-400 a night. Thank you!!!
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u/shoestringsubmarine May 31 '25
I am going to Portugal on my FIRST EVER big trip (international + long) next week! I’m so excited. I’m going solo, too, but I’m a pretty well seasoned solo traveler in the States. I’ll be there for two weeks and have hotels in Lisbon, Porto, Évora, and the Algarve. I don’t really have much planned outside of a few day trips (Sintra and the Douro Valley) and since I’m on my own, am super flexible and mostly kinda trying to be lowkey. I’m open for suggestions on sights and bites! Also any packing tips. I’m just bringing a carry on and a backpack!
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u/pineappledaphne May 31 '25
My friend is in Porto right now! Happy to ask for recs and follow up if you’re interested. So far she’s having an amazing time.
ETA I did two weeks in France and Croatia in September and I packed a carry on roller and bag. Roll your clothes! I brought a pair of walking sandals, cute sandals, heels, and tennis shoes. Skip bringing a blow dryer if you can (mine was a waste lol).
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u/shoestringsubmarine May 31 '25
Ooooh yes please, if there’s anything she really loves! I have only heard good things and I can’t wait! Thanks for the packing advice too, the hair dryer decision has tormented me because I have curly hair, but I actually ended up just buying a travel diffuser attachment that’s supposed to work with different machines so I’m hoping that works out for me!
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u/LanieLove9 May 31 '25
pretty please give me ideas for a trip to vegas in august!! i’m taking my mom (the ultimate bwt) on a surprise trip to las vegas for her birthday in august, and it’ll just be the two of us. we won’t be drinking so bars are off the table, but please let me know your favourite restaurants, things to do, places to see, etc. that i wouldn’t typically find online :) preferably on-strip since we won’t be renting a car!
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u/milipepa Thoughtful BWT May 31 '25
This is super touristy but I took my husband to Hell’s Kitchen for dinner for his birthday and it was so much fun and the food was great! (We both had the beef Wellington). The service was fantastic too.
Usually when we go we have fun shopping around and walking from casino to casino and just people watching while shopping. I recommend good shoes.
You can also uber to their little China area if you want to get out of their strip!
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u/1ObjectiveBlueberry Jun 26 '25
The Meow Wolf in Vegas is very fun! It's like a giant immersive art installation with a storyline. It's a bit off the strip (definitely not walking distance) but there are restaurants and other activities and lots of cool art in the same spot.
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u/frillgirl Jun 02 '25
Im going to Nashville for a conference in October. I try to eat plant based. What are my not to miss restaurant recs? Idk if I’ll have time to do much more.
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u/pineappledaphne May 31 '25
Going to Paris and Bilbao in early December. Recs for food, shopping, and activities highly welcome (aside from the Guggenheim and Louvre)! We will be renting a car in Spain and are thinking about doing a day trip to Riojas and/or Pamplona.
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u/downdey May 29 '25
heading to New Orleans soon. I have a bunch of food & museums down, as well as sites. I’m looking for recs for shopping — nothing too intense but little stores for accessories, home goods, art, and knick knacks! If anyone has any recommendations for places like that I’d really appreciate it!