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 “Don’t worry about the world ending today. It’s already tomorrow in Australia” – Charles M Schultz I had the pleasure of visiting my son in Australia while he was studying there, and I loved everything about it. I nicknamed it British California. Here is my suggested itinerary for a week in Sydney: Where you stay is very important. The public transportation is excellent, and the ferries are incredibly efficient. But staying in or near Circular Quay is close to the Rocks historic neighborhood, the Sydney Opera House, and to the ferries. I booked the Intercontinental Sydney very early and got a great rate. I highly recommend it. Day 1: The Sydney Opera House (and look for Bennie!) Royal Botanic Garden and Mrs. Macquarie's Chair Lunch: Harry’s Café de Wheels St. Mary’s Cathedral Hyde Park and the Anzac Memorial Victoria Park and the University of Sydney Queen Victoria Building (QVB) for snack at Manon Brasserie The Rocks and Cadman’s Cottage Sydney Harbour Bridge Dinner: The Lord Nelson Brewery & Hotel Day 2: Ferry to The Taronga Zoo (+ Koala encounter) Ferry to Manly Beach Lunch: Fika! Hike to Shelly Beach Snack: Gelato at Anita’s Ferry to Sydney, then walk to Darling Harbour, Barangaroo Dinner: at Old Town Hong Kong Night ferry back to Sydney Day 3: Brunch at The Tea Cozy in the Rocks Sea Life Aquarium Lunch: Old Town Hong Kong in Barangaroo Australian National Maritime Museum Dinner: The Gidley (best burger in the city) Day 4: Flight to Uluru Hotel: Sails in the Desert, Ayers Rock Resort Afternoon: Uluru Base and Sunset half day trip with BBQ Dinner Day 5: Sunrise Hike Lunch at the resort Flight back to Sydney Explore the Rocks and the narrowest street Dinner: Caminetto Day 6: Hunter Valley Wine Tour PM: Swans game at the Sydney Cricket Ground or Dinner at Spice Alley Day 7: Blue Mountains Wildlife full day sights and hiking Animal sanctuary The Three Sisters Dinner: The Dining Room by James Viles, and sunset photo of the Opera House Drinks at Aster Rooftop Bar on top of the Intercontinental Day 8: Brunch at The Tea Cozy in the Rocks QVB Building - Oroton and Aboriginal Art Galleries Westfield Tower - Sydney Tower Eye and shopping at Zimmerman Ferry to Watson’s Bay Hike Sydney Harbour National Park Lunch at Doyle’s Hike to Bondi Beach Dinner on Circular Quay at Whalebridge Day 9: Travel Day (s!) Home
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 A Suggested Itinerary for Four Days in London Day 1: Overnight flight – arrive by 11am in London Stay near the Tower of London Borough Market for lunch Shakespeare's Globe Theatre tour Cross Millennium Bridge Head to Covent Garden Dinner at Mr. Foggs Tavern Day 2: Tower of London (be there at 8:30 when it opens to avoid the crowds) Lunch at Fortnum’s Bar and Restaurant at the Royal Exchange British Museum (and the Reading Room!) SKUNA Boat at Canary Wharf at sunset Dinner at Ivy in the Park Day 3: Westminster Abbey Tour (when it opens at 8:30) Buckingham Palace – Changing of the Guard is generally at 10:45 (get there 30 minutes early for a good spot), but check the website for any updates Lunch at Gymkhana Churchill’s Cabinet War Rooms or the Sir John Soane Museum Shopping on Oxford and Regent Streets, visit Liberty London, Selfridges, and Carnaby Fortnum and Mason Dinner in Chinatown before heading to see a show on the West End Day 4: If it’s a Saturday, start at the Portobello Road Market followed by lunch at the Churchill Arms near Notting Hill If not going to the market, then head to the British Rail & Postal Museum Lunch: Masala Zone The Walkie Talkie Building and Sky Garden Afternoon Tea at The Shard The London Eye St. Paul's Cathedral Dinner: London’s Oldest Pub: Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese Day 5: Travel Day If you are traveling back to the East Coast, chances are that you’ll at least have the morning before you have to leave for the airport. I recommend enjoying a morning stroll to Leaden Hall Market served as the exterior shot and inspiration for Harry Potter’s Daigon Alley and the Leaky Cauldron in Sorcerer's Stone. It is located in the original Roman part of the city at Gracechurch Street and Lime Street. You’ll get great pics without a lot of people in the way at this hour.  Based on my post about a last minute Spring Break trip to Amsterdam, I thought I'd summarize our thoughts with a Sample 3-Day Long Weekend Itinerary for Amsterdam. Enjoy!
3-Day Long Weekend Itinerary for Amsterdam: Day 1 (Thursday):
*Note about the Anne Frank House: It is a small museum and only sells a limited number of tickets each day. Tickets go on sale every Tuesday at 10:00am for a visit 6 weeks out. I strongly advise purchasing your Anne Frank tickets as soon as they become available. Day 2 (Friday):
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And as you plan your trip, be sure to visit my list of Top 10 Travel Essentials.  Based on my post about an Italian Holiday: Milan, skiing in Madonna di Campiglio, Venice, Florence and Rome, I thought I would summarize with suggested itineraries for each city. Here is a suggested itinerary for 3 Days in Venice: Day 1:
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Hotel recommendation: Hotel Dell’Opera BTW - before your trip, be sure to visit my list of Top 10 Travel Essentials. Venetian Restaurant List: Our favorite Ciccheti Places All’ Arco located at S. Polo, 436, 30125 Venezia VE, Italy. (Stanley Tucci goes here in his Searching for Italy show, and it is an institution. There is always a line, but it moves and it is totally worth it. Cantine del Vino già Schiavi An institution for ciccheti. Our favorite Restaurants: Da’Arturo - If you really really like vinegar, then go for the pork chop. https://www.facebook.com/philrosenthalofficial/videos/at-da-arturo-in-venice-ernesto-wants-you-to-eat-but-not-too-much-somebodyfeedphi/1936282133095434/ Muro Frari. Great food, great service, always busy. Rossopomodoro near St. Mark's at Calle Larga S. Marco 404/408. A bit touristy, but solid food and exactly what we needed when we arrived hungry. There are quite a few places just like it in the immediate vicinity – all of them are good. We ate at a few. Trattoria Dona Onesta. They have some tables right on the canal. Gorgeous. And the seafood was amazing. Located in the Dorsoduro neighborhood. Al Gobbo di Rialto, San Pole 649 (over on the other side of the Rialto Bridge.) Everything was so good. They do take reservations. And in Murano: Ristorante La Fornace, Fondamenta Manin 1. We had one of the best meals we've ever had there, looking back over the lagoon towards Venice. The boys even still talk about this lunch. I highly recommend a reservation.  3 Days in Istanbul – an Itinerary Day 1: Midday afternoon into Instanbul Check in: Ritz Carlton Hotel Dolmabahçe Palace Galataport The Roof - rooftop bar at the Ritz Day 2: Blue Masque Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque Basilica Cistern Grand Bazaar Lunch Topkapi Palace Dinner at Nobu Day 3: Morning ferry to Kanlica Kusak Yogurt and Turkish tea Hidiv Kasri (Khedive’s Villa) and Mihrabat Nature Park Ferry back to Besiktas Besiktas Stadium Store Dinner: Tatbak The Roof - rooftop bar at the Ritz  |
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