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Blue_true

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29. I was going to suggest a train trip across the US next time.

Reply to ThoughtCriminal (Reply #24)

Tue Apr 17, 2018, 04:01 PM

Apr 2018

But with recent issues, don't know. Plus a train vacation seems to require at least two weeks to be worth it.

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Just got back from Hawaii [View all] DavidDvorkin Apr 2018 OP

There is.... First or Business Class. But $$$$$$$$$$ Adrahil Apr 2018 #1

Yeah, or owning your own jet! DavidDvorkin Apr 2018 #3

Glenn Beck has one for sale N_E_1 for Tennis Apr 2018 #32

I Agree with you leftieNanner Apr 2018 #2

Thanks! DavidDvorkin Apr 2018 #4

If you have flexible time and can travel on short notice... SeattleVet Apr 2018 #12

Very interesting DavidDvorkin Apr 2018 #23

which is why all my crowd goes on cruises. Brainstormy Apr 2018 #44

Plus Eastern Caribbean is So Much Closer for Many Stallion Apr 2018 #47

Haha, get this - roscoeroscoe Apr 2018 #22

I hear that, and it's why Brainstormy Apr 2018 #5

We have a Europe trip coming up leftieNanner Apr 2018 #8

TG I live in ATL and the W Europe flights are typically nonstop and about 8-9 hrs max. CurtEastPoint Apr 2018 #21

same here! ATL also Brainstormy Apr 2018 #43

I can't afford first/business. Coach is it! LOL! CurtEastPoint Apr 2018 #46

We went to Australia and New Zealand in 1991 leftieNanner Apr 2018 #58

Wise move, and you'll LOVE Iceland! DFW Apr 2018 #61

Thanks so much for the insight. leftieNanner Apr 2018 #70

Boston to Rejkjavik is a fairly quick flight DFW Apr 2018 #72

Hawaii is beautiful and a great place to celebrate your 50th anniversary. kimbutgar Apr 2018 #6

We changed planes in Los Angeles DavidDvorkin Apr 2018 #14

I've flown coach in the USA recently, and you're right, they pack you in like sardines in a can DFW Apr 2018 #67

I remember making the trip before jets were available tirebiter Apr 2018 #7

On long flights, make sure you get up and stretch. A friend died oasis Apr 2018 #9

Congrats on your 50th! Nt NCTraveler Apr 2018 #10

Was it possible to break the trip up? Blue_true Apr 2018 #11

We broke the flight in Los Angeles DavidDvorkin Apr 2018 #15

Ok. Take care. nt Blue_true Apr 2018 #19

Congrats malaise Apr 2018 #13

Why would you post this in GD? oberliner Apr 2018 #16

Do you ever fucking get a grip? dhol82 Apr 2018 #52

A little more tact is probably called for, just saying ... mr_lebowski Apr 2018 #77

Thanks for the congratulations DavidDvorkin Apr 2018 #17

On the other hand DavidDvorkin Apr 2018 #18

Hotel? Thanks for posting in GD, I might have missed it, nice thing to talk Eliot Rosewater Apr 2018 #51

We rented a condo DavidDvorkin Apr 2018 #53

Have you ever snorkeled at Hanauma Bay I think it is? Eliot Rosewater Apr 2018 #56

We were there DavidDvorkin Apr 2018 #57

Congratulations on 50 years! MontanaMama Apr 2018 #20

Wow, your flight was long. Blue_true Apr 2018 #25

I prefer the train ThoughtCriminal Apr 2018 #24

That, and limited train options in Denver DavidDvorkin Apr 2018 #26

I was going to suggest a train trip across the US next time. Blue_true Apr 2018 #29

Because we use miles and our airline doesn't do direct to Hawaii, we usually stop over in Neema Apr 2018 #27

7 continents. Blue_true Apr 2018 #30

If I win the lottery I'll make that happen. Neema Apr 2018 #37

Seriously, check out cruises! csziggy Apr 2018 #60

Ive done one cruise and its generally not my thing but Neema Apr 2018 #62

We're not partying types and prefer being in the quiet countryside csziggy Apr 2018 #65

I am planning a long distance Amtrak trip, with a sleeper suite BoneyardDem Apr 2018 #28

We did that on Canada rail in the fall from Toronto to Vancouver. mnhtnbb Apr 2018 #42

Long flights? pangaia Apr 2018 #31

When you reach your 70s, every flight is long. DavidDvorkin Apr 2018 #34

True. I am 74. pangaia Apr 2018 #36

We live full time in an RV on the road. Driving more than 300 miles per day is a long trip. SammyWinstonJack Apr 2018 #50

I don't think I could take that DavidDvorkin Apr 2018 #54

Say here. pangaia Apr 2018 #59

Happy 50th Anniversary, David! Cha Apr 2018 #33

Thank you. DavidDvorkin Apr 2018 #35

Next time take the boat. Buzz cook Apr 2018 #38

I DONt fly anywhere.... a kennedy Apr 2018 #39

Flight is terrible these days apnu Apr 2018 #40

Happy Anniversary! I agree, hate long flights, and at 67 if I don't have the $$ or miles mnhtnbb Apr 2018 #41

Later this year we're trying out a cruise to Cozumel csziggy Apr 2018 #45

Wow You Could Miss Trump's Post-Impeachment Parade and National Day of Celebration-V-T Day Stallion Apr 2018 #48

We can celebrate onboard! csziggy Apr 2018 #49

That sounds wonderful! DavidDvorkin Apr 2018 #55

Happy Anniversary! csziggy Apr 2018 #63

Where did you fly from? DFW Apr 2018 #64

Denver to LA to Honolulu DavidDvorkin Apr 2018 #69

I still travel almost every day for work DFW Apr 2018 #71

That would kill me. DavidDvorkin Apr 2018 #73

It has been my job for forty years. I'm used to it. DFW Apr 2018 #75

I did just that last year JDC Apr 2018 #78

After this much time, I'd choke of claustrophobia DFW Apr 2018 #79

I am flying to Madrid Spain soon. It's about a 12 hour flight! lucca18 Apr 2018 #66

I always need a few days to recover when I return from there Generic Brad Apr 2018 #68

how about cuba ? JI7 Apr 2018 #74

We fly Military....... ProudMNDemocrat Apr 2018 #76