IM HEADING TO THE USA IN JUNE 2013!

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  • NCchar130
    NCchar130 Posts: 955 Member
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    Thanks for all the responses so far!
    LA/Anaheim/San Diego is pretty much all planned. Left 1 day spare in San Diego in case I decided to see the Zoo and Safari Park which I think I will def do!

    Vegas will be all about stand-up comedy, partying, shopping and casinos. Has anyone been to any certain casinos or nightclubs that you highly recommend? I will be staying on the strip, any1 wanna come party with me n show me around is more than welcome to stay the night as I have wherever I book all to myself. My cuz n his gf will be staying somewhere close by.

    NY I will def visit places like Times Square (will be staying 2-3 blocks away), Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty etc. anyone know what the status of Jersey Shore is? Really want to see the place and check out clubs such as Karma that I see on MTV's "Jersey Shore". Met Mike 'Situation' and Pauly D when they came to Aust. (I do security/bouncer/bodyguard work so was on the job when I met them).

    Miami will mostly be relaxing, shopping and seeing whatever sites are there. I have 2 days free there so any suggestions on what tourist attractions are in Miami would be great! Most of 28th and 29th will be taken up by bros bodybuilding comp.

    So I need suggestions for:
    2 nights in Vegas (Days I will do tour type things like Grand Canyon n Hoover Dam)
    2-3 days in NY (other than the obvious attractions I mentioned)
    2 days in Miami

    Thanks again, y'all are much appreciated!

    The San Diego Zoo is definitely worth it! I've been once and loved it. Don't make the mistake of wearing flip-flops lol like I did. It's major walking and lots of hills :wink:
  • harvo
    harvo Posts: 4,676 Member
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    What have I missed that HAS TO BE SEEN in USA?!!
    Um, you forgot to check out the corn fields of Indiana. Geez, they are epic and they have their own children.

    I love those corn fields...makes for a great drive to Chicago....
  • NCchar130
    NCchar130 Posts: 955 Member
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    Bo, you need to go out to the Smokey mountains out on the Tennessee/North Carolina boarder. Rent a Harley Davidson for a day, and just take in the beauty. Everyone that goes on a vacation to another country usually wants to go to the tourist traps, but I highly recommend against doing that. There is so much hidden beauty in everybody's country to get all tangled up in the "norm" Just a suggestion for ya ;)

    I was about to say something similar. The TN/NC border is amazing, lots of parks (like Great Smoky Mountains National Park) and outdoor activities if that's something you like.
  • jennfranklin
    jennfranklin Posts: 434 Member
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    The Grand Canyon National Park is located in the northwestern corner of the state of Arizona in Coconino County, and the Redwood forest in Northern California!
  • JDunbar82
    JDunbar82 Posts: 31 Member
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    What have I missed that HAS TO BE SEEN in USA?!!
    Um, you forgot to check out the corn fields of Indiana. Geez, they are epic and they have their own children.
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    haha I live here in the great Hoosier state and this past summer my brother( who's a Brit) came to visit and had to have his picture taken with our glorious cornfields...only got a few strange looks from the neighbors :)
  • NCchar130
    NCchar130 Posts: 955 Member
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    [quote
    What have I missed that HAS TO BE SEEN in USA?!!
    Um, you forgot to check out the corn fields of Indiana. Geez, they are epic and they have their own children.

    haha I live here in the great Hoosier state and this past summer my brother( who's a Brit) came to visit and had to have his picture taken with our glorious cornfields...only got a few strange looks from the neighbors :)
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    Hahaha, I drove from Charlotte, NC where I live, to Des Moines, Iowa one summer. Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, it was like one long never-ending cornfield the entire way....
  • jennfranklin
    jennfranklin Posts: 434 Member
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    Coconut Grove in Miami!
  • wish21
    wish21 Posts: 602 Member
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    What have I missed that HAS TO BE SEEN in USA?!!

    ummmm....THE GREAT STATE OF TEXAS!!!! nuff said :wink:


    Haha Texas. Yeah, Texas is cool. Houston has the Menil, NASA and New Orleans is a drive a way!

    But don't go to Dallas, the only thing worth seeing there is the Kimball museum designed by Louis Kahn and the Museum of Modern Art designed by Tadao Ando, just the most amazing Architect ever.

    How far is Texas from whichever place Im going to that is the closest? I have relatives in Texas so should prob stop by if possible. Would love to see New Orleans.
    Ill be straight up tho so that I dont waste anyones time replying on here, I aint the museum or art type just yet so wont be visiting any of them. Obviously I wanna see certain landmarks such as Empire State, Statue of Liberty, Central Park, Times Square, etc but rest of the time will be shopping, action packed adventure, casinos, partying and living each day like I may not see the next!

    (Hmmmm I can tell now my liver is going to hate me!! Anyone living in areas I am visiting keen on catching up for some cardio hit me up n keep me motivated while on holiday lol)

    Louisiana is the best! Cajun Culture and Family and thats all you need. You're just in time for crawfish season too! :wink: lol
  • katellanova
    katellanova Posts: 204 Member
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    The Hoover dam recommendation literally blows my mind. I consider it to be a huge inconvenience on my way to Vegas.

    I would recommend the grand canyon though.
  • matt2442
    matt2442 Posts: 1,259 Member
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    2 pieces of advice:

    1) whatever you do stay clear of Detroit
    2) Ive been on carnival cruise line and they are nice ships, dont let that chaos a little while ago affect you. If you havent booked yet, try royal carribean as a cruise line tho, better food, nicer ships!
  • sheldonsteyn
    sheldonsteyn Posts: 483 Member
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    Another question: i noticed the flights I was looking at with Spirit Airlines charge $30 for luggage and only allow 18kg. Who else would u guys recommend? Thinkin I should drive to Vegas from San Diego seeing as there are 3 of us!

    Cruise already booked as its the only 1 that fits in with timing in Miami.

    In regards to Accommodation are there many 2 bedroom places in Anaheim and San Diego that are not too pricey or 1 bedroom with seperate living area that has a sofabed? Not keen on the 2 beds in 1 room idea. Rather have privacy for my daughter and I than share a room with my cousin n his gf.

    Does the Zoo take an entire day or can it be done quicker to fit in more site-seeing in San Diego?

    Thanks in advance for answering my questions everyone :)
  • gdrmuzak
    gdrmuzak Posts: 103 Member
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    Besides Gr. Canyon (big...take a little hike down into it and "it gets bigger"), I'd suggest Bryce Canyon (beautiful rock color and formations). Personally, I like it better.
  • wadedawg
    wadedawg Posts: 315
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    When you're in Key West just go bar to bar on Duvall street. If you want some great food, go to El Meson de Pepe. Best Cuban food around. It's right down next to where the cruise ships let off. Captain Tony's is a great bar. Schooner's Wharf also rocks. Then there's Sloppy Joe's. It's a staple, but a little touristy. There's no shortage of places to drink there, and the best thing is you can carry your drink with you around town.
  • jennifer_417
    jennifer_417 Posts: 12,344 Member
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    That sounds like an epic vacation! Hope you have a blast!
  • dbkrantz
    dbkrantz Posts: 138
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    About Los Angeles: I am not sure it would be useful to do three adventure parks in three days.

    If I was you, I would drive around and get lost in the different neighbourhoods. Pasadena, Bel Air, Santa Monica ect. Or you could go to Santa Barbara which is further away but charming.
  • dbkrantz
    dbkrantz Posts: 138
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    Can someone pls tell me if i can fit Universal Studio and the LA Hop on-Hop off Tour in 1 day.

    You could if you do Universal first thing in the morning. I went as soon as it opened (around 8am I think) and was out of there at 1pm. First, it will get very crowded. make sure you do the tram tour before anything else because this will get busy!
  • Topsking2010
    Topsking2010 Posts: 2,245 Member
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    If you like history there no better place than Washington DC!!!
  • AmericanExpat
    AmericanExpat Posts: 158 Member
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    Besides Gr. Canyon (big...take a little hike down into it and "it gets bigger"), I'd suggest Bryce Canyon (beautiful rock color and formations). Personally, I like it better.

    Completely agree with this, I liked Bryce Canyon much better. I also agree with the recommendation for San Francisco... it is a beautiful city... looks like you may just need to stay a month and see everything :)
  • bananapancakebella
    bananapancakebella Posts: 178
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    When you are in NYC, head to times square and find the TKTS kiosk--half price broadway show tickets for day-of performances. OH, and pick up some cupcakes from Crumbs.

    I recommend a day trip to Philadelphia too--bolt bus tickets are pretty cheap. lots of great museums in both places too. You have to get cheesesteaks in Philly. Also there are some great Eastern PA local theme parks--nothing on the scale of Disney, but Dorney park has great coasters, and Hershey park is all about CHOCOLATE. seriously. you can tour the factory and everything.

    No, crumbs sucks. Go to Magnolia for cupcakes. :tongue:
    (but I'm serious, crumbs is no good)
  • sheldonsteyn
    sheldonsteyn Posts: 483 Member
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    When you're in Key West just go bar to bar on Duvall street. If you want some great food, go to El Meson de Pepe. Best Cuban food around. It's right down next to where the cruise ships let off. Captain Tony's is a great bar. Schooner's Wharf also rocks. Then there's Sloppy Joe's. It's a staple, but a little touristy. There's no shortage of places to drink there, and the best thing is you can carry your drink with you around town.

    I LOVE that idea of carrying my drink around with me!! I'll def check them out n havent tried Cuban food so no doubt ill be hittin that up! Thanks for the input my dude!
    About Los Angeles: I am not sure it would be useful to do three adventure parks in three days.

    If I was you, I would drive around and get lost in the different neighbourhoods. Pasadena, Bel Air, Santa Monica ect. Or you could go to Santa Barbara which is further away but charming.

    Doing a theme park a day from 10-14 as these are the dates Ill be in the area and have my daughter! She goes to Cancun with my parents on the 15th for a week while I get my party on in Vegas. I now arrive on the 9th instead of the 10th so I will spend that day with my parents and daughter exploring LA and its surroundings prior to my cousin and his gf arriving on the 10th.

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