A Week In Southern Thailand

Friday
- Fly to Bangkok.

Saturday
- Check into Ariyasomvilla.
  - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g293916-d1210398-Reviews-Ariyasomvilla-Bangkok.html
- Dinner at Nahm.
  - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g293916-d1890598-Reviews-Nahm_Restaurant-Bangkok.html
- Drinks at Moon Bar.
  - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g293916-d789780-Reviews-Vertigo_Grill_and_Moon_Bar-Bangkok.html

Sunday
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Explore the Chatuchak Market.
  - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g293916-d450971-Reviews-Chatuchak_Weekend_Market-Bangkok.html
- Explore Wat Pho Temple.
  - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g293916-d311043-Reviews-Temple_of_the_Reclining_Buddha_Wat_Pho-Bangkok.html
- Lunch at Ama.
  - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g293916-d3743575-Reviews-Ama-Bangkok.html
- Explore Pak Khlong Talat (flower market).
  - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g293916-d554071-Reviews-Pak_Khlong_Talat_Flower_Market-Bangkok.html
- Massage at the hotel.
- Dinner at Charcoal Tandoor Grill.
  - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g293916-d7242445-Reviews-Charcoal_Tandoor_Grill_Mixology-Bangkok.html
- Drinks at Havana Social.
  - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g293916-d9975575-Reviews-Havana_Social-Bangkok.html

Monday
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Fly to Phuket.
- Drive to the Bang Rong Pier. Take a longtail boat to the resort.
- Check into the Koyao Island Resort.
  - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g661285-d530441-Reviews-Koyao_Island_Resort-Ko_Yao_Noi_Phang_Nga_Province.html
- Dinner at the resort.

Tuesday
- Breakfast at the resort.
- Take the resort’s complimentary tour of the Phang Nga Bay.
- Lunch at the resort.
- Massage at the resort.
- Dinner at Pizzeria La Luna.
  - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g661285-d2086938-Reviews-Pizzeria_La_Luna-Ko_Yao_Noi_Phang_Nga_Province.html

Wednesday
- Breakfast at the resort.
- Take a scooter around the island.
- Lunch at Garden Cafe.
  - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g661285-d2649815-Reviews-Garden_Cafe_Koh_Yao_Noi-Ko_Yao_Noi_Phang_Nga_Province.html
- Dinner at Six Senses.
  - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g661285-d648459-Reviews-Six_Senses_Yao_Noi-Ko_Yao_Noi_Phang_Nga_Province.html

Thursday
- Breakfast at the resort.
- Chicken Island excursion.
- Massage at the resort.
- Dinner at Rice Paddy.
  - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g661285-d2099980-Reviews-Rice_Paddy-Ko_Yao_Noi_Phang_Nga_Province.html

Friday
- Breakfast at the resort.
- Relax at the resort.
- Lunch at P’Chan.
  - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g661285-d3356987-Reviews-Chan_Restaurant-Ko_Yao_Noi_Phang_Nga_Province.html
- Dinner at Kaya.
  - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g661285-d5547677-Reviews-Kaya-Ko_Yao_Noi_Phang_Nga_Province.html

Saturday
- Breakfast at the resort.
- Relax at the resort.
- Lunch at the resort.
- Take a longtail boat to Phuket. Fly home.

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A Weekend in Newport, RI

Friday
- Drive to Newport.
- Check into the Hilltop Inn.
  - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g60978-d6584474-Reviews-Hilltop_Inn-Newport_Rhode_Island.html
- Dinner at Bouchard Restaurant.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/bouchard-restaurant-newport

Saturday
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Walk around.
  - Visit the Mansions: The Elms. Breakers. Rosecliff. Marble House.
    - http://www.newportmansions.org/
  - Cliff Walk.
    - http://www.cliffwalk.com/
  - Bellevue Avenue. Thames Street.
- Lunch: Mission.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/mission-newport
- Relax at the hotel.
- Dinner: Spiced Pear. Relax at the restaurant’s fire pit after for drinks.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/spiced-pear-newport

Sunday
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Second Park Beach.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/second-beach-sachuest-beach-middletown
- Lunch: Scratch.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/scratch-kitchen-and-catering-newport
- Vineyard: Greenvale.
  - http://www.greenvale.com/
- Drive home.

November 10, 2016 0

A Weekend in the White Mountains, New Hampshire

Friday
- Drive to Lincoln, NH.
- Check into Profile Motel & Cottages.
  - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g46140-d616597-Reviews-Profile_Motel_Cottages-Lincoln_New_Hampshire.html
- Dinner: Gypsy Cafe.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/gypsy-cafe-lincoln?osq=dinner

Saturday
- Breakfast: White Mountain Bagel Company.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/white-mountain-bagel-lincoln
- Hike the Pemigewasset Trail.
  - http://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-hampshire/mount-pemigewasset-trail
- Hike the Flume Gorge.
  - http://www.nhstateparks.org/visit/state-parks/flume-gorge.aspx
- Lunch: Black Mountain Burger.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/black-mtn-burger-co-lincoln-2?osq=dinner
- Drive up Mount Washington.
  - http://mtwashingtonautoroad.com/
- Dinner: The Common Man Restaurant.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-common-man-restaurant-lincoln?osq=dinner
- Get smores ingredients and bonfire at the motel.

Sunday
- Brunch: Six Burner Bistro.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/six-burner-bistro-plymouth?osq=dinner
- Drive home.

October 16, 2016 0

A Week in Seattle and Portland

Friday
- Fly to Seattle.
- Check into the Watertown Hotel.
  - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g60878-d252350-Reviews-Watertown_Hotel_A_Piece_of_Pineapple_Hospitality-Seattle_Washington.html
- Lunch: Pike Place Chowder.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/pike-place-chowder-seattle?osq=lunch
- Walk around Pike Place Market.
- Dinner: The Pink Door.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-pink-door-seattle?osq=dinner

Saturday
- Breakfast: Portage Bay Cafe.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/portage-bay-caf%C3%A9-seattle-12
- Take the hotel’s bikes and explore the city.
  - Gas Works Park.
    - http://www.seattle.gov/parks/find/parks/gas-works-park
  - Kerry Park.
    - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d1050677-Reviews-Kerry_Park-Seattle_Washington.html
  - Space Needle.
    - https://www.spaceneedle.com/home/
  - Chihuly Garden and Glass.
    - https://www.chihulygardenandglass.com/
  - Olympic Sculpture Park.
    - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d1209922-Reviews-Olympic_Sculpture_Park-Seattle_Washington.html
  - Seattle Japanese Garden.
    - http://www.seattlejapanesegarden.org/
- Lunch: Serious Pie.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/serious-pie-seattle?osq=lunch
- Dinner: Cascina Spinasse.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/cascina-spinasse-seattle
- Drinks: Alibi Room.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/alibi-room-seattle

Sunday
- Breakfast: Ugly Mug Café & Coffee Roasters.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/ugly-mug-caf%C3%A9-and-coffee-roasters-seattle-2
- Ballard Farmers Market.
  - http://www.sfmamarkets.com/
- Ferry to Bainbridge Island.
  - http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/schedule/scheduledetail.aspx?departingterm=7&arrivingterm=3&roundtrip=true
- Walk the Waterfront Trail.
  - https://www.bainbridgeisland.com/about-bainbridge-island/maps/bainbridge-island-waterfront-trail-map.html
- Lunch: Any nearby restaurant.
- Take the ferry home.
- Dinner: Purple Cafe and Wine Bar.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/purple-caf%C3%A9-and-wine-bar-seattle-3?osq=dinner

Monday
- Rent a car.
- Breakfast: Fat Ducks Deli & Backery.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/fat-ducks-deli-and-bakery-seattle
- Hike Twin Falls.
  - http://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/twin-falls-state-park
- Lunch: Packed sandwich from Fat Ducks.
- Hike Snow Lake.
  - http://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/snow-lake-1
- Dinner: Kelly’s Mercantile.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/kellys-mercantile-enumclaw?osq=dinner
- Grocery shopping: Bagels, cream cheese. Wine. Beer.
- Check into the Alta Crystal Resort.
  - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g1826004-d271621-Reviews-Alta_Crystal_Resort_at_Mount_Rainier-Crystal_Mountain_Mount_Rainier_National_Park_Wash.html
- Relax in the hot tub.

Tuesday
- Breakfast: Bagels.
- Hike the Sunrise Rim Trail.
  - http://visitrainier.com/sunrise-rim-trail/
- Lunch: Sunrise Lodge Food Service.
- Relax at the resort.
- Dinner: Snorting Elk.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/snorting-elk-crystal-mountain

Wednesday
- Breakfast: Bagels.
- Hike the Skyline Trail.
  - https://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/skyline-trail.htm
- Lunch: Paradise Inn
  - http://www.mtrainierguestservices.com/dining/paradise-inn-dining-room.
- Ape Caves. Take a headlight.
  - http://www.mountsthelens.com/ape-caves.html
- Check into an Airbnb.
- Dinner: Delivery from any nearby pizza place.

Thursday
- Breakfast: Bagels.
- Tours and tastings at vineyards. Rent a driver from http://www.bemydd.com.
  - Ardiri.
    - http://www.ardiriwine.com/
  - WillaKenzie Estate.
    - https://www.willakenzie.com/
  - Anne Amie.
    - http://anneamie.com/
  - Sokol Blosser.
    - http://sokolblosser.com/
  - Domaine Drouhin.
    - http://www.domainedrouhin.com/en/
- Lunch: Red Hills Market.
- Dinner: Toro Bravo.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/toro-bravo-portland?osq=toro

Friday
- Breakfast: Tasty n Alder.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/tasty-n-alder-portland
- Cycle Portland Bike Tour.
  - https://www.portlandbicycletours.com/
- Lunch: Food trucks.
  - http://www.foodcartsportland.com/maps/
- Voodoo Doughnut.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/voodoo-doughnut-too-portland
- Dinner: Hopworks Urban Brewery.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/hopworks-urban-brewery-portland
- Drinks: Multnomah Whiskey Library.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/multnomah-whiskey-library-portland

Saturday
- Breakfast: Bagels.
- Multnomah-Wahkeena Loop Hike.
  - http://www.oregonhikers.org/field_guide/Multnomah-Wahkeena_Loop_Hike
- Lunch: Bollywood Theater.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/bollywood-theater-portland
- Massages at Zama Massage.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/zama-massage-portland-3?osq=thai+massage
- Dinner: Deschutes Brewery.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/deschutes-brewery-portland-public-house-portland

Sunday
- Breakfast: Bagels.
- Fly home.

October 16, 2016 0

A Weekend in Portland, Maine

Friday
- Drive to Portland.
- Dinner: Fore Street.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/fore-street-portland?osq=fore+st
- Check into the West End Inn.
  - http://www.westendbb.com/

Saturday
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Walk around the city.
  - Portland Art Museum.
  - Victoria Mansion.
  - Historic Old Port District.
  - Eastern Cemetery.
  - Portland Observatory.
  - Maine Historical Society.
- Lunch: Duckfat.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/duckfat-portland
- Watch a movie at any local theater.
- Dinner: Street & Co.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/street-and-co-portland-2

Sunday
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Brewery tour and tasting at Allagash.
  - http://www.allagash.com/
- Lunch: Central Provisions.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/central-provisions-portland
- Drive home.

October 16, 2016 0

A Weekend in Providence, RI

Friday
- Drive to Providence, RI.
- Check into the Hotel Providence.
  - http://www.hotelprovidence.com/
- Dinner: Birch.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/birch-los-angeles
- Drinks: Eddy.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-eddy-providence

Saturday
- Brunch: Nick’s on Broadway.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/nicks-on-broadway-providence
- Hope Street Farmer’s Market.
  - http://www.hopestreetmarket.com/
- Lunch: Red Fin Crudo + Kitchen.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/red-fin-crudo-kitchen-providence
- Walk around Providence.
  - http://www.newenglandtravelplanner.com/go/ri/providence/walking_tour.html
- Dinner: Gracie’s.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/gracies-providence
- Drinks: Dorrance.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-dorrance-providence

Sunday
- Relax at the hotel.
- Lunch: The Malted Barley.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-malted-barley-providence-3?osq=pretzel
- Ice cream at Three Sisters.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/three-sisters-providence
- Hike to the Noanet Peak in the Noanet Woodlands.
  - http://www.thetrustees.org/places-to-visit/greater-boston/noanet-woodlands.html?referrer=https://www.google.com/
- Drive home.

October 16, 2016 0

One Week in Southern Florida

Saturday
- Fly to Naples.
- Rent a car.
- Check into the Naples Beach Hotel.
  - http://www.naplesbeachhotel.com/
- Lunch at the hotel.
- Relax on the beach.
- Dinner at Bistro 821.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/bistro-821-naples?osq=dinner

Sunday
- Breakfast at Jane’s Cafe on 3rd.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/janes-cafe-on-3rd-naples-2
- Relax on the beach near 5th Street in Naples.
- Lunch at Taqueria San Julian.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/taqueria-san-julian-naples-6?osq=dinner
- Go to the hotel and shower.
- Walk around Naples.
  - http://www.fifthavenuesouth.com/
- Dinner at Campiello.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/campiello-naples?osq=dinner

Monday
- Breakfast at Panera.
  - https://www.panerabread.com/en-us/home.html
- Drive to Sanibel.
- Check into the Casa Ybel Resort.
  - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g34616-d226581-Reviews-Casa_Ybel_Resort-Sanibel_Island_Florida.html
- Lunch at the hotel.
- Relax on the beach.
- Dinner at Mad Hatter.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/mad-hatter-restaurant-sanibel?osq=dinner

Tuesday
- Breakfast at Over Easy Cafe.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/over-easy-cafe-sanibel?osq=dinner
- Bowman’s Beach.
- Lunch at Sunset Grill.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/sunset-grill-inc-sanibel?osq=lunch
- Relax at the resort.
- Dinner at Il Cielo.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/il-cielo-sanibel?osq=dinner

Wednesday
- Breakfast at The Island Cow.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-island-cow-sanibel
- Grocery shop at Jerry’s.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/jerrys-foods-sanibel-island-2
- Drive to South Seas Island Resort and check in. Get a room with a kitchen.
- Lunch at the resort.
- Relax at the pool and beach.
- Dinner at home.
  - Stuffed shells: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/21532/stuffed-shells-iii/
  - Kale salad: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/kale-brussels-sprout-salad-368295
  - Wine. Beer.

Thursday
- Breakfast at home.
  - Grocery List: Eggs. Bacon. Cereal. Milk. Fruits.
- Play tennis at the resort.
  - http://www.southseas.com/resort-activities/land-activities-en.html
- Lunch at Doc Ford’s.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/doc-fords-rum-bar-and-grille-captiva
- Relax on the beach.
- Dinner at Cantina Captiva.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/cantina-captiva-captiva-2

Friday
- Breakfast at home.
- Golf at the resort.
  - http://www.southseas.com/resort-activities/land-activities-en.html
- Lunch at Scoops and Slices.
  - http://www.southseas.com/dining-en.html
- Relax on the beach.
- Dinner at home.
  - Stir fry.
    - http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/crispy-tofu-noodles

Saturday
- Breakfast at home.
- Bike around the island.
  - http://www.southseas.com/resort-activities/land-activities-en.html
- Lunch at the resort.
- Relax at the beach.
- Dinner at home.
  - Veggie burger.
    - http://allrecipes.com/recipe/220661/quinoa-black-bean-burgers/
- Go to King’s Crown at star gaze on the dock.

Sunday
- Yoga at South Seas.
  - http://www.ambuyoga.com/yoga-classes-2.html
- Breakfast at home.
- Fly home.

October 9, 2016 0

Two Weeks in Italy

Friday: Travel to Venice.
- Fly to Venice.

Saturday: Arrive in Venice.
- Take the ACTV bus from the airport to the Piazzale Roma.
  - http://www.veniceairport.it/en/transport/venezia-santa-lucia-station.html
- Walk and check into the Airbnb: El Va El Vien.
  - https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/876556
- Eat lunch and gelato at any nearby plaza.
- Walk around Dorsoduro.
  - Ca’Rezzonico
    - http://carezzonico.visitmuve.it/en/home/
  - Accademia
    - http://www.gallerieaccademia.org/the-museum/?lang=en
- Eat dinner at Antica Locanda Montin.
  - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g187870-d716311-Reviews-Locanda_Montin-Venice_Veneto.html

Sunday: Explore Venice.
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Walk around San Marco.
  - Ca’d’Oro
    - http://www.cadoro.org/?lang=en
  - Rialto Bridge and Market
    - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g187870-d544357-Reviews-Mercati_di_Rialto-Venice_Veneto.html
  - St. Mark’s Square, Basilica San Marco, St. Mark’s Campanile
    - http://www.basilicasanmarco.it/?lang=en
  - Doge’s Palace
    - http://palazzoducale.visitmuve.it/en/home
- Lunch at any nearby restaurant.
- Walk around San Polo.
- Walk around Santa Croce.
- Dinner at Osteria Trefanti.
  - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g187870-d6501822-Reviews-Osteria_Trefanti-Venice_Veneto.html

Monday: Explore the nearby islands of Venice.
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Take the public boat to the islands of Murano and Burano.
  - http://www.traveltovenezia.com/get-murano-burano-venice/
- Eat lunch in Burano.
- See the Grand Canal on the ACTV No. 1 Vaporetto.
  - https://quickvenice.com/transportation/actv-linea-1-vaporetto.htm
- Eat dinner at Riviera.
  - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g187870-d1087350-Reviews-Riviera-Venice_Veneto.html

Tuesday: Travel to Tuscany.
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Walk to the train station and take the train to Florence.
  - http://www.trenitalia.com/tcom-en
- Grab a quick lunch from Jaster and eat on the train.
  - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g187895-d6717647-Reviews-Jaster-Florence_Tuscany.html
- Train from Florence to Sienna.
  - http://www.trenitalia.com/tcom-en
- Rent a car.
- Find a grocery store on the way.
- Drive to the Airbnb and check in.
  - https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/588768
- Wine tasting at Barone Ricasoli.
  - http://www.baronericasoli.com/
- Dinner at Malborghetto.
  - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g616196-d1490967-Reviews-Ristorante_Malborghetto-Gaiole_in_Chianti_Tuscany.html

Wednesday: Explore Tuscany.
- Breakfast at the hotel.
  - Grocery list: Bread. Nutella. Eggs. Sausage. Orange juice.
- Explore the Plaza Matteotti.
  - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g580240-d195558-Reviews-Piazza_Matteotti-Greve_in_Chianti_Tuscany.html
- Wine tour and tasting at Montefioralle.
  - http://www.montefioralle.wine/
- Stop for lunch at any nearby restaurant.
- Wine tasting at Castello Vicchiomaggio.
  - http://www.vicchiomaggio.it/
- Wine tasting at Vignamaggio.
  - http://www.vignamaggio.com/en/
- Drive to the Il Ristoro di Lamole. Across the church is open area with grape vines. Sit on the grass and drink some wine.
- Dinner: Il Ristoro di Lamole.
  - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g580240-d1061793-Reviews-Il_ristoro_di_lamole-Greve_in_Chianti_Tuscany.html

Thursday: Explore Siena.
- Breakfast at home.
- Drive to Siena and explore the city.
  - Piazza del Campo, Torre Del Mangia
    - https://www.discovertuscany.com/siena/piazza-del-campo.html
  - Duomo
    - https://www.discovertuscany.com/siena/siena-churches/duomo.html
  - Santa Maria Della Scala
    - http://www.santamariadellascala.com/
- Lunch at Taverna di San Giuseppe.
  - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g187902-d1065036-Reviews-La_Taverna_di_San_Giuseppe-Siena_Tuscany.html
- Drive to San Gimignano and explore the town.
  - http://www.sangimignano.com/en/
- Dinner at L’Asinello.
  - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g652035-d2161155-Reviews-L_Asinello-Castelnuovo_Berardenga_Tuscany.html

Friday: Relax in the Wine Country.
- Breakfast at home.
- Relax at the pool.
- Sandwich lunch at home.
  - Grocery: Bread. Cheese. Tomato. Basil. Meat. Chips.
- Wine tour and tasting at Badia a Coltibuono.
  - http://en.coltibuono.com/
- Dinner: Papposileno
  - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g642185-d1749414-Reviews-Papposileno-Cavriglia_Province_of_Arezzo_Tuscany.html
- Relax at the hotel hot tub.

Saturday: Travel to Florence.
- Return car.
- Take a train from Siena to Florence.
  - http://www.trenitalia.com/tcom-en
- Check into an Airbnb.
  - https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/2552554?s=Q_3CqWSJ
- Lunch: La Carabaccia.
  - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g187895-d716427-Reviews-Trattoria_La_Carabaccia-Florence_Tuscany.html
- Piazza del Duomo
  - https://www.visitflorence.com/florence-churches/duomo.html
- Piazza del Signoria
  - https://www.visitflorence.com/florence-monuments/piazza-della-signoria.html
- The Uffizi Gallery
  - http://www.uffizi.org/
- Ponte Vecchio
  - https://www.visitflorence.com/florence-monuments/ponte-vecchio.html
- Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens
  - https://www.visitflorence.com/florence-museums/pitti-palace.html
- Santo Spirito
  - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g187895-d1207225-Reviews-Piazza_Santo_Spirito-Florence_Tuscany.html
- Dinner at a nearby restaurant.

Sunday: Explore Florence.
- Breakfast at a nearby cafe.
- Santa Maria Novella
  - https://www.visitflorence.com/florence-monuments/piazza-santa-maria-novella.html
- San Lorenzo
  - https://www.visitflorence.com/florence-churches/san-lorenzo.html
- Piazza Santa Croce
  - https://www.visitflorence.com/florence-churches/santa-croce.html
- Lunch at a nearby restaurant.
- Accademia Gallery
  - http://www.accademia.org/
- Piazzale Michelangelo
  - https://www.visitflorence.com/florence-monuments/piazzale-michelangelo.html
- Dinner at La Bottega del Buon Caffe.
  - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g187895-d7267872-Reviews-La_Bottega_del_Buon_Caffe-Florence_Tuscany.html

Monday: Explore Naples.
- Breakfast at a nearby cafe.
- Take a train from Florence to Naples.
  - http://www.trenitalia.com/tcom-en
- Check into an Airbnb.
  - https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/213835?euid=ae136aea-77c1-d60e-0eff-585b48adcc5c
- Lunch at a nearby restaurant.
- Walk around the city.
- Relax at the hotel.
- Dinner: L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele.
  - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g187785-d1235237-Reviews-L_Antica_Pizzeria_da_Michele-Naples_Province_of_Naples_Campania.html

Tuesday: Travel to Sorrento.
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Take the train to Sorrento.
  - http://www.groundedtravel.com/routes/rail/europe/naples-sorrento-circumvesuvian-train
- Check into the Airbnb.
  - https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/770817
- Lunch at a nearby restaurant.
- Walk around the Lemon Grove.
  - http://www.igiardinidicataldo.it/gb/content/11-the-lemon-grove
- Relax at cafe overlooking the water.
- Dinner: Inn Bufalito.
  - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g187782-d1444178-Reviews-Inn_Bufalito_Taverna_Mediterranea-Sorrento_Province_of_Naples_Campania.html

Wednesday: Explore Capri.
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Boat to Capri.
  - http://www.capri.net/en/ferry-schedule
- Lunch: Bagni Tiberio. You will have to take their boat to the restaurant.
  - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g187783-d1978095-Reviews-Bagni_Tiberio_Capri-Capri_Island_of_Capri_Province_of_Naples_Campania.html
- Blue Grotto.
  - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g488299-d195537-Reviews-Blue_Grotto-Anacapri_Island_of_Capri_Province_of_Naples_Campania.html
- Walk around the island.
- Boat to Sorrento.
  - http://www.capri.net/en/ferry-schedule
- Dinner at a nearby restaurant in Sorrento.

Thursday: Explore the Amalfi Coast.
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Use public transportation to see the cliffs of the Amalfi coast. Get off at the Amalfi stop.
  - http://www.sitabus.it/en/
- Lunch at L’ Abside.
  - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g187780-d1815832-Reviews-L_Abside-Amalfi_Amalfi_Coast_Campania.html
- Get back on the bus and get off at Positano. Walk around.
- Get back on the bus and get off at Sorrento.
- Dinner at Ristorante Bagni Delfino.
  - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g187782-d1806249-Reviews-Ristorante_Bagni_Delfino-Sorrento_Province_of_Naples_Campania.html

Friday: Relax in Sorrento.
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Walk around Sorrento.
- Lunch at a nearby restaurant.
- Relax at the hotel room.
- Dinner at Chef Squillante al Ghibli.
  - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g187782-d2236659-Reviews-Chef_Squillante_al_Ghibli-Sorrento_Province_of_Naples_Campania.html

Saturday: Fly home.
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Fly home.

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Two Weeks in Chile

Friday: Fly to the Southern Hemisphere.
- Fly to Santiago.

Saturday: Relax Before the Hike.
- Fly to Punta Arenas.
- Take a taxi to the hotel.
- Check into the Hotel Dreams del Estrecho.
  - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g297401-d1948988-Reviews-Hotel_Dreams_del_Estrecho-Punta_Arenas_Magallanes_Region.html
- Dinner at Mesita Grande.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/mesita-grande-punta-arenas

Sunday: Travel to Patagonia.
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Get picked up by EcoCamp Patagonia and drive to the resort.
  - http://www.ecocamp.travel/en

Monday: Explore Patagonia.
- Day 1 EcoCamp Patagonia hike.

Tuesday: Explore Patagonia.
- Day 2 EcoCamp Patagonia hike.

Wednesday: Explore Patagonia.
- Day 3 EcoCamp Patagonia hike.

Thursday: Explore Santiago.
- Go to the Punta Arenas airport with EcoCamp Patagonia.
- Fly to Santiago.
- Get picked up by Alta Tours and drive to the hotel.
  - http://www.altatours.com/
- Check into Hotel Aubrey.
  - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g294305-d1587162-Reviews-The_Aubrey_Boutique_Hotel-Santiago_Santiago_Metropolitan_Region.html
- Dinner at Jewel of India.
  - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g294305-d2311987-Reviews-Jewel_of_India-Santiago_Santiago_Metropolitan_Region.html

Friday: Explore Santiago.
- Breakfast at hotel.
- Santiago half day tour with Alta Tours.
- Lunch: El Huerto.
  - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g294305-d799806-Reviews-El_Huerto-Santiago_Santiago_Metropolitan_Region.html
- Massages at Ambar Spa.
  - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g294305-d3419761-Reviews-Ambar_Wellness_Spa-Santiago_Santiago_Metropolitan_Region.html
- Relax at the hotel pool.
- Dinner at Bocanariz.
  - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g294305-d3192360-Reviews-Bocanariz-Santiago_Santiago_Metropolitan_Region.html

Saturday: Explore Valparaiso.
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Drive to Valparaiso with Alta Tours.
- Stop at Vineyards along the way.
  - Casas Del Bosque.
    - http://www.casasdelbosque.cl/en/
  - Kingston Family Vineyard.
    - https://www.kingstonvineyards.com/
- Lunch: Matetic Winery.
  - http://matetic.com/en/
- Check into Hotel Casa Galos.
  - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g294306-d3200965-Reviews-Casa_Galos_Hotel_Lofts-Valparaiso_Valparaiso_Region.html
- Dinner: Pasta e Vino.
  - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g294306-d813902-Reviews-Pasta_e_Vino-Valparaiso_Valparaiso_Region.html

Sunday: Explore Valparaiso.
- Breakfast at hotel.
- Half day Valparaiso tour with Alta Tours.
- Lunch: Cafe del Pintor.
  - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g294306-d3704644-Reviews-Cafe_del_Pintor-Valparaiso_Valparaiso_Region.html
- Relax on the hotel rooftop.
- Dinner: La Concepcion.
  - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g294306-d1068664-Reviews-Restaurant_La_Concepcion-Valparaiso_Valparaiso_Region.html

Monday: Explore the Wine Country.
- Breakfast at hotel.
- Transportation provided by Alta Tours.
- Lunch: Casa Colchagua
  - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g303682-d7288634-Reviews-Casa_Colchagua_Restaurante-Santa_Cruz_O_Higgins_Region.html
- Check into Posada Colchagua.
  - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g303682-d1453563-Reviews-Posada_Colchagua-Santa_Cruz_O_Higgins_Region.html
- Dinner: Puralma.
  - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g303682-d8460591-Reviews-Puralma-Santa_Cruz_O_Higgins_Region.html

Tuesday: Explore the Wine Country.
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Lunch: Vina Viu Manent.
  - http://www.viumanent.cl/en/
- Tour and Tasting at Vina Montes.
  - http://www.monteswines.com/en/
- Tour and Tasting at Vina Lapostolle.
  - http://www.lapostolle.com/
- Dinner: Cazador
  - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g303682-d7607923-Reviews-Cazador-Santa_Cruz_O_Higgins_Region.html

Wednesday: Explore the Wine Country.
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Vina Santa Cruz.
  - http://www.vinasantacruz.cl/
- Lunch: Vino Bello.
  - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g303682-d1652605-Reviews-Restaurant_Vino_Bello-Santa_Cruz_O_Higgins_Region.html
- Vina los Vascos.
  - http://www.vinalosvascos.cl/
- Dinner: Restaurant Santa Cruz.
  - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g303682-d8497503-Reviews-Restaurant_Santa_Cruz_Colchagua_Valley-Santa_Cruz_O_Higgins_Region.html
  - We did not like the food at this restaurant.

Thursday: Fly home.
- Breakfast at hotel.
- Drive to the Santiago airport with Alta Tours.
- Stop for lunch along the way: Uncle Fletch.
  - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g294305-d5292694-Reviews-Uncle_Fletch-Santiago_Santiago_Metropolitan_Region.html Continue reading “Two Weeks in Chile” →

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