May 29, 2006
Refreshing my memory on travel plans 11-15
Happy Memorial Day (yes my blog's date is wrong but I'm on Korean time so it's Memorial Day for you even though mine technically ended an hour ago) to all American readers. I hope you don't see too much traffic or spend to much on gas!
Contest entry #11 was a long travel plan for England. I like getting information about what you need to do before leaving, like getting a Britrail Pass since they are not sold in England. From the airport, you get on a train and go directly to Oxford where it all starts (the Oxford morning is supposed to help you overcome jet lag). Then around England a bit staying in Bed & Breakfasts and saving London for the end. Sounds like a a great time.
Contest entry #12 brings us back to the US - Vegas, Diego, and the Grand Canyon. The idea here was great, but I think a few missing details will hurt the final grade (accommodation info, prices, meals transportation between destinations). Also, I'm not sure that doing Phoenix and Tuscon in one day will allow much time to enjoy either city.
Here I got a bit confused with my numbers and called this great vacation plan from Madrid to Malaga #14. From great museum recommendations in Madrid to specific dishes suggested throughout the trip (not in specific retaurants but based on the locale) this is another great vacation plan.
#15 was a vacation plan for Sweden. Gammel Stad, a medieval church village and an old euro-nordic city, just sounds perfect for me. On day 10 there's something about "summer festivals and outdoor concerts" and I'd really like to know what's on offer this summer! Hotel recommendations and information on eating would make great additions to this one.
Well I've got a tough choice to make in a couple of days. 5 prize winners will be getting 500, 250, 150, 50, and 50 US dollars. Getting the top 5 in order is going to be a difficult task!
Posted by James Trotta at May 29, 2006 1:49 AM