Where do pharmacists go for vacation?

I was just wondering - what's your next vacation destination?

My wife, as many of you know is a pharmacist - and she has this idea about going to a place in Paris called Le Meurice. She keeps saying, "Le Meurice for 6 days!" I think that Jay Z song has gotten into her head.

It's getting ridiculous.

http://www.lemeurice.com/

Where's your next destination? Mexico? Maui?

Going to Cancun

toronto with family

Bora Bora

Originally Posted by Its Z

Bora Bora

Bora bora is sooo nice. We were supposed to go there for our honeymoon, but we chickened out since it was so expensive.

This year - Russia and also London for the Olympics. Last year it was Israel and Toronto.

I always try to explore some new place every time. It's a bit difficult because I can't really take more than a week or week and half off at a time, but I try my best. The good thing about that limit, though, is I can usually make two vacations a year... just short vacations.

Before the kids: wherever the heck my girlfriend/wife and I wanted to go; Grand Canyon - Seattle - San Francisco - Chicago - Boston - Memphis - Toronto - Montreal - Denver - the Dakotas - San Antonio. Anywhere and everywhere.

After the kids: Florida...Florida...Florida...

Nowhere. People suck wherever you go.

Toronto is awesome, I go there as much as I can. I've had some wild times up there.

I'm going to try to make it to the World Cup, if possible. I want to take in one of those some time in my life. It's like the Olympics. but deliciously hostile.

I might wait 14 or so years. By then we'll have about 3 times as many good Hispanic players (a group that is crazy about soccer)...being bankrolled by US wealth. And the US will win a world cup before the process of it being a dying empire is too forgone.

Originally Posted by WVUPharm2007

I'm going to try to make it to the World Cup, if possible. I want to take in one of those some time in my life. It's like the Olympics. but deliciously hostile.

I might wait 14 or so years. By then we'll have about 3 times as many good Hispanic players (a group that is crazy about soccer)...being bankrolled by US wealth. And the US will win a world cup before the process of it being a dying empire is too forgone.

We almost got the 2022 Cup here in the States, but we lost in the bidding process to...wait for it...Qatar. Yes, the same Qatar where the average daily high temperature in July and August is 106 degrees.

All the grief that Atlanta got for hosting the 1996 Summer Olympics in 85-95 degree heat will be nothing as soon as footballers start dropping like flies on the pitch. Only three subs per game means that 7 players per side (plus the keeper) will be running around for 90+ minutes in a sauna.

Yes, I'm still bitter. I went to the 94 Cup and the Women's 03 Cup, and was hoping for another one here soon...2022 was looking promising.

Originally Posted by 297point1

We almost got the 2022 Cup here in the States, but we lost in the bidding process to...wait for it...Qatar. Yes, the same Qatar where the average daily high temperature in July and August is 106 degrees.

All the grief that Atlanta got for hosting the 1996 Summer Olympics in 85-95 degree heat will be nothing as soon as footballers start dropping like flies on the pitch. Only three subs per game means that 7 players per side (plus the keeper) will be running around for 90+ minutes in a sauna.

Yes, I'm still bitter. I went to the 94 Cup and the Women's 03 Cup, and was hoping for another one here soon...2022 was looking promising.

Dry heat 105 vs humid 95. Hmmm....

Originally Posted by WVUPharm2007

Toronto is awesome, I go there as much as I can. I've had some wild times up there.

I'm going to try to make it to the World Cup, if possible. I want to take in one of those some time in my life. It's like the Olympics. but deliciously hostile.

I might wait 14 or so years. By then we'll have about 3 times as many good Hispanic players (a group that is crazy about soccer)...being bankrolled by US wealth. And the US will win a world cup before the process of it being a dying empire is too forgone.

My dream is to go to the 2014 World Cup in Brazil! I think it will be phenomenal!

Originally Posted by minette

My dream is to go to the 2014 World Cup in Brazil! I think it will be phenomenal!

I am thinking of going there as well. I went to the 2006 World Cup in Germany, that was fun.

Originally Posted by 297point1

Before the kids: wherever the heck my girlfriend/wife and I wanted to go; Grand Canyon - Seattle - San Francisco - Chicago - Boston - Memphis - Toronto - Montreal - Denver - the Dakotas - San Antonio. Anywhere and everywhere.

After the kids: Florida...Florida...Florida...

I love Disneyworld... in fact, wife and I are thinking of getting a Disney Vacations Club share. Can't you tell that I'm excited to get a DVC??

Originally Posted by pinipig523

I love Disneyworld... in fact, wife and I are thinking of getting a Disney Vacations Club share. Can't you tell that I'm excited to get a DVC??

I'm quietly counting down the years until a family vacation doesn't mean a trip to central Florida and the House of the Mouse.

"but it's a dry heat...."

Originally Posted by rxlea

"but it's a dry heat...."

It was 93 in March.

I just got home from SF. Kentucky the end of the month.

Where else but Chinaaaaaaaaaaaaa! Yeah 14+ hr flights suck, but the country is so big and growing so fast, it's different everytime I go back. Spent the majority of my life in the US, but there's just something in the blood that makes you feel forever tied to the land of your birth.

Originally Posted by njac

I just got home from SF. Kentucky the end of the month.

KY for vaca? there's nothing here! Well bbq if you're into that sort of thing.

Originally Posted by joetrisman

KY for vaca? there's nothing here! Well bbq if you're into that sort of thing.

Liquor, liquor, liquor, liquor, liquor...

Originally Posted by njac

I just got home from SF. Kentucky the end of the month.

You gotta sneak over the border and get you some Tudor's Biscuits. Mmmm....cholesterol.

Originally Posted by joetrisman

KY for vaca? there's nothing here! Well bbq if you're into that sort of thing.

I'm going for Rolex in Lexington. Friends + Bourbon + Ponies. It's an Olympic year, should be good!

Originally Posted by pinipig523

She keeps saying, "Le Meurice for 6 days!" I think that Jay Z song has gotten into her head.

I might be the only one, but that's hilarious. As a result, that line has been stuck in my head all day now too...

"Le Meurice for......ah, damn it SDN!"

SE Asia - Vietnam/Thailand/Singapore and Malaysia!!! This summer

I just got back from Carlsbad/SanDiego. Next year, Kauai.

Las Vegas

Originally Posted by JerryPharmD

Las Vegas

Meh....Vegas...the destination of choice for cheap meetings. Can't wait to leave.

Originally Posted by bananaface

I just got back from Carlsbad/SanDiego. Next year, Kauai.

Completely random.

I forget which drug it is, but there is a company called Carlsbad Pharmaceuticals. Whoever entered it into the system put in the manufacturer wrong...it reads "Carls Bad Pharmaceuticals."

I laughed.

Where do people go in SoCal? in LA, OC, SD area?

I go where I know people. Chicago, Philly, SF, Austin.

I just had a great weekend in Lexington, KY. It's all about who you're with.

I'm going to Austin for the WVU - Texas game in October.

Originally Posted by WVUPharm2007

I'm going to Austin for the WVU - Texas game in October.

Going to Lincoln for the Michigan/Nebraska game in October.

Going to Mackinac Island for our anniversary in May.

Originally Posted by WVUPharm2007

I'm going to Austin for the WVU - Texas game in October.

WVU, I can take you around next time you come to NYC.

NYC is a cultural mecca. I have been to a lot of cities and nothing compares to us. I know that there is going to be some bias but I mean it.

I think the biggest problem is that you are focusing on the wrong things and asking the wrong people. There are locals... and then there are locals like me. A lot of locals are focused on their neighborhood and havent tried enough places to know what is good and what is not. They dont know because they dont know. Sorta like technicians vs pharmacists!

Also, while there is a New york slice... you do not come to NY for pizza. The only thing that makes a slice of pizza a NY slice is nyc tap water.

Originally Posted by Aznfarmerboi

WVU, I can take you around next time you come to NYC.

NYC is a cultural mecca. I have been to a lot of cities and nothing compares to us. I know that there is going to be some bias but I mean it.

I think the biggest problem is that you are focusing on the wrong things and asking the wrong people. There are locals... and then there are locals like me. A lot of locals are focused on their neighborhood and havent tried enough places to know what is good and what is not. They dont know because they dont know. Sorta like technicians vs pharmacists!

Also, while there is a New york slice... you do not come to NY for pizza. The only thing that makes a slice of pizza a NY slice is nyc tap water.

If I had one weekend in NYC, here is what I would do. (Friday, Sat, and Sunday)

Get a donut at NYC donut plant. http://doughnutplant.com/

Visit the NYC tenament and take the tour. http://www.tenement.org/

Get lunch at Congee village http://www.congeevillagerestaurants.com/ (Be bold, order things that you have never tried!)

After lunch, get gelato nearby at http://ciaobellagelato.com/ or try lychee ice cream at chinatown ice cream factory. http://chinatownicecreamfactory.com/. The almond cookie ice cream is good too.

You can either head over to South street seaport, walk over the Brooklyn Bridge, visit the freedom tower, or visit East Village. http://gonyc.about.com/od/toursbr/gr...illagetour.htm

One of the things that I love about the East village is that there is no generic building and that you can walk from busy streets to youur quiet home a block away.

After, head over to 1849 for 20 cent wings and 7 dollar pitchers happy hour. http://www.1849nyc.com/

You can end the night there piss drunk,catch an independent movie at the Lincoln Center, visit union square, or do the Empire state building tower night time view.

Saturday:

Queens: (You might want to get a rental car for this one)

For Breakfast, I would start out in Flushing. Go to a dim sum restaruant. http://www.yelp.com/biz/jade-asian-r...terer-flushing Try some Congee.

After dim sum, get some bubble tea at ten ren.http://www.tenrenusa.com/index.php?o...page&Itemid=71 (They have a flushing location a block away). I recommend mango bubble tea with tapioca.

From there, you can visit Astoria (middle eastern and greek), Elmhurst ( Hispanic), or drive down Northern Blvd (Korean). Check out the Mets Stadium... or drive up to the Bronx and go to the Bronx zoo. I promise our Zoo is not as boring as most other ones. http://www.bronxzoo.com/

For Dinner, I highly recommend Salt and fat. They start your meal with bacon popcorn instead of bread. Other recommended dish are yellowtail tartare and bacon and foie gras. They also have the best oxtail ever! Dont forget the thai ice tea ice cream for dessert. http://saltandfatny.com/

If you are traveling with a group... check out Hamh Ji Bach. I promise you it will be the best Korean bbq food ever. http://www.yelp.com/biz/hahm-ji-bach-flushing. Drink lots of Soju.

On Sunday if you are still up for it... drop by Katz for pastrami sandwich. Be sure to visit the museum of Natural history if you havent done that. That museum will take all day for you to explore. You can also visit the museum of American Finance http://www.moaf.org/index (they have a pretty cool shop. I got somebody a souvinear of shreaded dollar bills that they really like), or if you are feeling exotic..., museum of sex www.museumofsex.com/.

We also have a Laduree shop from France that makes awesome macarons! Try it!!!!

http://www.laduree.fr/en/maisons/monde-details Dont forget the rose flavor one.

I have more suggestions if needed. Where to get the most authentic tacos, falafels, greek, italian, middle eastern,thai , tibetian/himalayans, malaysian, viet, Japanese, korean, beer gardens, romanian steak houses, etc food.

We have a LOT of great Japanese ramen places that you wont find else where. Ippudo, etc. http://www.ippudony.com/. We also have yakitori places http://kenkanyc.com/. They seve bulls and turkey testicle in an odd but good way. Wash it down with cheap beer.

I have to wake up in a few hours for work... but if you need suggestions on where to eat good for cheap, email me.

Originally Posted by Aznfarmerboi

I have more suggestions if needed. Where to get the most authentic tacos, falafels, greek, italian, middle eastern,thai , tibetian/himalayans, malaysian, viet, Japanese, korean, beer gardens, romanian steak houses, etc food.

Speaking of Malaysian... I have wanted to try that for a while. What's the best place to try it in Manhattan? I might come down to NYC in a couple weeks...

Just got back from a month's vacation backpacking through Europe. That was fun and totally worth it. 12 cities and 9 countries. Now I know which cities I want to spend more time at next time I'm in Europe.

Originally Posted by Style

Just got back from a month's vacation backpacking through Europe. That was fun and totally worth it. 12 cities and 9 countries. Now I know which cities I want to spend more time at next time I'm in Europe.

And what cities would they be?

Living in Europe is awesome too! :-)

Originally Posted by Caverject

And what cities would they be?

Living in Europe is awesome too! :-)

The cities I traveled through or the ones I want to revisit?

We recently went to Lake Tahoe - amazing!