187,000 frequent flyer miles and nowhere to go

tapu · 07-02-2011, 08:18 PM

It isn't exactly that I have "nowhere to go." More like, I can't go anywhere for very long or spend lots of money. So though I can fly there free, once I get there I might have to sleep in the airport.

Not that bad, but you take my point....

So! I have these miles, and a 12yo son, and we live in Maine which, practically speaking, means it takes a day to get just about anywhere. Even with only one connection.

We have rejected NY--too expensive and too much to handle in a short time. We'd both love to hit SF, but it takes an unbelievably long time to and from there from here. Especially since AmerAirlines doesn't really "service" Portland. So we drive to Boston to get "serviced." (ahem)

Oh, yeah, I was set on Prague for the longest time, but let's get real.

Tonight, I hit upon Quebec City. Never been there, speak French, so far it looks reasonably priced and pretty cool.

But I welcome any suggestions, information, opinions, anecdotes.

Thanks. Oh, and I'm pleased to be here. ~ tap

Tcountry · 07-02-2011, 08:33 PM

Sunshyne, her sister, nephew and myself were recently in Denver. 4 Days...not too much money spent. The Zoo and Aquarium there are both really cool. As well as the Hammond Candy factory(tour is free)...
There is also a great amusement park, Science Museum(interactive), and of course the Rocky Mountains are way close...

Don't know much about your past travels but it is a great place.
And if you eat red meet...try the Buffalo...it is yummy!

tapu · 07-02-2011, 09:52 PM

Hey.... Not bad. They have better mountains than we do. Nice vistas.

And <perk> Candy Factory...? !!!

As for buffalo, no, I saw that Bill Mumy movie when I was little. >:-)

Thanks, T.

suebee · 07-02-2011, 09:58 PM

I lived in Quebec city for a long time. Fabulous place to visit, especially if you're interested in history, as it was one of the most important strongholds in North America for a very long time. It's a really beautiful place, lots of interesting architechture, and very tourist-friendly - you can get along quite well in English in the old (fortified) part of the city, and there's lots to see on foot. Two economical places to stay would be the YWCA (not sure about the 12 yr old, but you can call) and the Motel Doyon, which is actually only a couple of blocks from the Y. They're on a direct bus line to the Old City, or you can walk there in about 45 minutes. I used to live in the neighbourhood where these accomodations are located, and it's quite safe, even at night.

If you have any questions, feel free to PM me. I'm always only too happy to extol the virtues of my adopted home.

Sue

Soon · 07-02-2011, 10:22 PM

I also vote for Quebec City!

Ciaran · 07-02-2011, 11:32 PM

Don't know which airline the airmiles are with but try somewhere different, somewhere that will be both a real and genuinely different experience.

Somewhere like Belfast (Continental fly there via Newark).

It will open your eyes, and those of your son, to life outside of the Americas .... and you'd have the time of your life there too.

homoe · 10-05-2020, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tapu

It isn't exactly that I have "nowhere to go." More like, I can't go anywhere for very long or spend lots of money. So though I can fly there free, once I get there I might have to sleep in the airport.

Not that bad, but you take my point....

So! I have these miles, and a 12yo son, and we live in Maine which, practically speaking, means it takes a day to get just about anywhere. Even with only one connection.

We have rejected NY--too expensive and too much to handle in a short time. We'd both love to hit SF, but it takes an unbelievably long time to and from there from here. Especially since AmerAirlines doesn't really "service" Portland. So we drive to Boston to get "serviced." (ahem)

Oh, yeah, I was set on Prague for the longest time, but let's get real.

Tonight, I hit upon Quebec City. Never been there, speak French, so far it looks reasonably priced and pretty cool.

But I welcome any suggestions, information, opinions, anecdotes.

Thanks. Oh, and I'm pleased to be here. ~ tap

I notice this post is about 9 years old, but for the money, closeness, and stuff to do once you arrive there..... Chicago!

Vincent · 10-05-2020, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by homoe

I notice this post is about 9 years old, but for the money, closeness, and stuff to do once you arrive there..... Chicago!

I'm wondering how many people on here have travelled outside of their country?
Travelling Aust for me is boring,I like going to other countries.
Of course now its impossible.
I was lucky to see

Italy
Greece
Ireland
England
Wales
USA "Cali" twice

I did want to do route 66,but now,it's never gunna happen,the oz dollar is worth shit anyway.

You realise that even other OECD countries have cultural differences
I also couch surfed most countries.

homoe · 10-05-2020, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vincent

I'm wondering how many people on here have travelled outside of their country?
Travelling Aust for me is boring,I like going to other countries.
Of course now its impossible.
I was lucky to see

Italy
Greece
Ireland
England
Wales
USA "Cali" twice

I did want to do route 66,but now,it's never gunna happen,the oz dollar is worth shit anyway.

You realise that even other OECD countries have cultural differences
I also couch surfed most countries.

I've never traveled outside of my country! The only place I was tempted to travel was to London at one time.

07-02-2011, 08:18 PM	#1
tapu Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Understated butch. Preferred Pronoun?: I Relationship Status: Party of One Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maine Posts: 1,654 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,324 Thanked 3,112 Times in 1,103 Posts Rep Power: 21474850	187,000 frequent flyer miles and nowhere to go It isn't exactly that I have "nowhere to go." More like, I can't go anywhere for very long or spend lots of money. So though I can fly there free, once I get there I might have to sleep in the airport. Not that bad, but you take my point.... So! I have these miles, and a 12yo son, and we live in Maine which, practically speaking, means it takes a day to get just about anywhere. Even with only one connection. We have rejected NY--too expensive and too much to handle in a short time. We'd both love to hit SF, but it takes an unbelievably long time to and from there from here. Especially since AmerAirlines doesn't really "service" Portland. So we drive to Boston to get "serviced." (ahem) Oh, yeah, I was set on Prague for the longest time, but let's get real. Tonight, I hit upon Quebec City. Never been there, speak French, so far it looks reasonably priced and pretty cool. But I welcome any suggestions, information, opinions, anecdotes. Thanks. Oh, and I'm pleased to be here. ~ tap __________________ Really? That's not funny to you?

07-02-2011, 08:33 PM	#2
Tcountry Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Country Boi Preferred Pronoun?: call it as u see it Relationship Status: Completely...complete ;) Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Either at the beach or in the pool Posts: 1,665 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,929 Thanked 4,287 Times in 1,181 Posts Rep Power: 21474851	Sunshyne, her sister, nephew and myself were recently in Denver. 4 Days...not too much money spent. The Zoo and Aquarium there are both really cool. As well as the Hammond Candy factory(tour is free)... There is also a great amusement park, Science Museum(interactive), and of course the Rocky Mountains are way close... Don't know much about your past travels but it is a great place. And if you eat red meet...try the Buffalo...it is yummy! __________________ "You don't Find life worth living; You MAKE IT that way"

07-02-2011, 09:52 PM	#3
tapu Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Understated butch. Preferred Pronoun?: I Relationship Status: Party of One Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maine Posts: 1,654 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,324 Thanked 3,112 Times in 1,103 Posts Rep Power: 21474850	Hey.... Not bad. They have better mountains than we do. Nice vistas. And <perk> Candy Factory...? !!! As for buffalo, no, I saw that Bill Mumy movie when I was little. >:-) Thanks, T. __________________ Really? That's not funny to you?

07-02-2011, 09:58 PM	#4
suebee Member How Do You Identify?: TOWANDA! Preferred Pronoun?: Queen Bee Relationship Status: Good 'n married. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Eastern Canada. But if I make a wrong turn at the lights I get stopped by a border guard. Posts: 1,499 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,355 Thanked 2,759 Times in 820 Posts Rep Power: 16450091	I lived in Quebec city for a long time. Fabulous place to visit, especially if you're interested in history, as it was one of the most important strongholds in North America for a very long time. It's a really beautiful place, lots of interesting architechture, and very tourist-friendly - you can get along quite well in English in the old (fortified) part of the city, and there's lots to see on foot. Two economical places to stay would be the YWCA (not sure about the 12 yr old, but you can call) and the Motel Doyon, which is actually only a couple of blocks from the Y. They're on a direct bus line to the Old City, or you can walk there in about 45 minutes. I used to live in the neighbourhood where these accomodations are located, and it's quite safe, even at night. If you have any questions, feel free to PM me. I'm always only too happy to extol the virtues of my adopted home. Sue __________________ "Compassion, in which all ethics must take root, can only attain its full breadth and depth if it embraces all living creatures and does not limit itself to mankind." -Albert Schweitzer

07-02-2011, 10:22 PM	#5
Soon Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: femme Relationship Status: attached Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: . Posts: 6,896 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 29,046 Thanked 13,118 Times in 3,391 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	I also vote for Quebec City!

07-02-2011, 11:32 PM	#6
Ciaran Member How Do You Identify?: Altocalciphilic Preferred Pronoun?: Papa Smurf Relationship Status: Curmudgeonous spinster Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: London (but from Belfast) Posts: 678 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 471 Thanked 3,656 Times in 602 Posts Rep Power: 21474851	Don't know which airline the airmiles are with but try somewhere different, somewhere that will be both a real and genuinely different experience. Somewhere like Belfast (Continental fly there via Newark). It will open your eyes, and those of your son, to life outside of the Americas .... and you'd have the time of your life there too.