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roberma
| Favorite team: | LSU  |
| Location: | Punta Gorda, FL |
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| Number of Posts: | 260 |
| Registered on: | 7/23/2009 |
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re: 5 or 6 days in Europe - Where to go?
Posted by roberma on 6/6/24 at 7:54 am
With 6 days, you may as well count 2 as travel days. This gives you 4 vacation days with the 5th being an early am landing. Where ever you choose, I would limit it to one or two areas in one country. We did Portugal in 6 days. Split between Lisbon and Porto with a day trip to Sintra. It was perfect ...
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re: Oklahoma City Restaurant recs
Posted by roberma on 5/31/24 at 8:31 pm
Ive stayed at that hotel numerous times and this last trip decided to try a boutique hotel instead of the tourist/convention hell area. I stayed at Bradford House. Its an OG craftsman house converted to a hotel. Super cool. The bartender was from Hammond. Had jazz on the patio and free french presse...
re: For those who have visited Italy
Posted by roberma on 5/28/24 at 3:18 pm
My son just attended a wedding outside of San Gimignano. The pictures were fabulous. He did say they had to pay the new tourist day pass in Venice. He said as soon as crossing the bridge they checked for his ticket. If you are staying in an AirbnB, you still have to have the day pass for Venice....
re: Augusta, GA
Posted by roberma on 5/15/24 at 12:10 pm
Agreed! Had to go to Aiken for work and thought Id stay in Augusta. My client told me dont go out after dark- its bad in Augusta. I thought he was joking, but I had 3 others say same thing. It's nothing to write home about town/hotel or food wise....
re: Beaches around Tampa
Posted by roberma on 5/8/24 at 9:28 am
Yes- I have stayed here before. It is nice to have your own little bungalow right on the beach. AMI is great location close to TPA. The Don Cesar is really cool historical hotel on St. Pete Beach.. Further south, you have Lido Key, Siesta Key, Englewood beach....
re: Four Days in Cape Town
Posted by roberma on 4/30/24 at 11:43 am
Yes, was just going to suggest all of the above. I'll add Stellenbosh and Franschhoek are the two areas for wineries. SA is known for a great Pinotage. Most of the wineries are huge properties and like small towns with bakeries, fine dining , casual dining, ponds , tasting rooms, shops and hotels....
re: Frozen meat on a carry on AA flight
Posted by roberma on 3/18/24 at 10:37 am
We went to Exuma for Christmas. We brought in a ham and other holiday food items. Our flight was short and it was still frozen. Zero issues walking right out the airport. Everyone is right- food is expensive on the island. $8.00 for a box of mac/cheese. $13 for mayo, broccoli was $7.00 for one crown...
re: What’s the board’s current feeling on fridge brands?
Posted by roberma on 1/29/24 at 3:12 pm
2nd Whirlpool. 1997 fridge in the house we bought a few years back. Its still perfectly fine, so no rush to replace it. Had several Samsung and LG in other homes and they were awful....
re: Best resort you have stayed at in the Caribbean with best walk in snorkeling?
Posted by roberma on 12/30/23 at 1:38 pm
Yes! We stayed at the resort on Grace Bay and walked out to the reef daily to snorkel. Saw octopus, turtles and lobster. Easiest snorkeling around.
Also Roatan West End is a great option for easy access snorkeling.
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re: Going to South Africa this summer- surprising kids
Posted by roberma on 12/5/23 at 2:44 pm
I never once used my rands when there. Very few places make change and it was more of a pain. Debit card was the way to go. I used the ATM when I arrived and had to try to spend them after 18 days of toting them around....
re: Going to South Africa this summer- surprising kids
Posted by roberma on 12/5/23 at 2:41 pm
I was there last summer and bought some Zimbabwe$$ that isnt worth anything due to inflation and they changed their currency. One says its twenty thousand dollars. Happy to mail it to you! Have a few $20.00 of it too. ...
re: Aruba In December - Advice From Those Familiar?
Posted by roberma on 10/10/23 at 9:07 am
Aruba is very desert like, it's not tropical like most of the islands you think. We stayed at the Renn as well. Across the street is another Marriott property that is adults only. Great island. The island has a Dutch heritage so you can find some unique local foods too....
re: Chicago restaurant recommendations
Posted by roberma on 10/10/23 at 9:02 am
Au Cheval. Get there early. ...
re: Great American Beer Fest: Denver, CO
Posted by roberma on 9/20/23 at 9:26 am
We went to GABF 3 years ago. It is overwhelming with the choices and the layout. The funniest thing to us was the number of security officers posted along the stairways to assist the drunks falling down the stairs when leaving! the 3 hour time slot is more than enough time to hit the popular spots f...
re: 9 Months Later- The Southwest Holiday Fiasco
Posted by roberma on 9/5/23 at 9:46 am
Son was stuck in Midway for 23 hours, only to arrive in NOLA with no bag. Still no bag to this day. SW gave him 400 total because we had no receipts for most of his clothes. I'm sorry, but who keeps clothing receipts long term? He probably lost over 1800 worth of clothing. Havent really flown them s...
re: LSU Bar/tailgate in Orlando?
Posted by roberma on 8/31/23 at 12:24 pm
Wall Street is free on Sunday. There is a family from LA that will have a tent set up selling Best Stop Boudin and sausage Poboy's Sat and Sunday....
re: Who has a timeshare and what did they do to talk you in to it
Posted by roberma on 8/31/23 at 12:06 pm
Good to know, as my Mom bought into the Club Wyndham in Branson. Her thought was "well, you kids can go on trips together after I pass". After the monthly fees and the points needed to use it in other places, I could do my own vacation for less....
re: Roll call for Orlando
Posted by roberma on 8/31/23 at 10:29 am
Driving up Saturday Morning!...
re: 2 summer days in Porto Portugal
Posted by roberma on 8/28/23 at 11:01 am
Porto is great. Rent a bike and ride down the river to the ocean. There is a small town at the end that is known for their grilled sardines. Have lunch at one of the outdoor restaurants. Best dining in Porto was Tapabento by the train depot. Make a rez or you wont get in. Line starts queuing 45 min ...
re: Basenji Dog Breed
Posted by roberma on 8/22/23 at 11:58 am
Had 2 growing up. You can not contain them. Read their history, they come from the plains of Africa. They run, run, run and are dumb as hell. The male we had was given to us because he knew nothing about the breed other than its barkless. Poodles are hard headed bec they are smart, but can be taugh...
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