World (Vegas) Travel Thread

MDS · October 03, 2016, 04:03:39 PM

Quote from: Beermonkey on October 03, 2016, 02:42:36 PM
I'm going out of the country next month and it doesn't look like there will be a sports bar where I'm at to catch the Eagles/Falcons game.

I've never watched a game over the internet before. Is it possible to pay to watch just that game and not for a whole season? If so, what service do I use?

google nfl streams reddit

they have threads up for each game and youll find something that works

Zanshin · October 03, 2016, 04:13:12 PM

I'm telling you...that link I shared works perfectly. I used to scrounge around for live feeds, but the quality was always terrible and the pop ups were ridiculous. What I posted works a billion times better.

SD · October 25, 2016, 09:12:44 PM

Leaving for Riviera Maya next week. We're staying at Sandos Playacar Beach Resort. Not my choice, I'm the best man in my Uncle's wedding (my speech kicks ass). First time staying at an all inclusive resort like this. Anyone been there and what should I expect?

phattymatty · October 25, 2016, 09:34:18 PM

i prefer adventure vacations but with that being said i've done all-inclusives there 3 or 4 times and they are pretty amazing. basically get waited on hand and foot 24/7. you can ask someone to bring you tacos and a bottle of booze at 3am if you feel like it. beach there is always amazing, only difference i've ever had is the food is better at some than others. it's 95% idiot americans but have always had a great time there.

Zanshin · October 26, 2016, 01:49:54 PM

Anybody have a lot of experience with overseas travel? I've gone for work, but I usually just bring carry on stuff to avoid checking bags. My son was hired to play a hotel in England, though, and I need to figure out the best way to get his guitar there. The hotel is providing the back line stuff, so the guitar is the only real consideration. Better off shipping it ahead of time, or checking it at the airport? I've never checked anything like that and I have no idea how it works. Actually, I can't even remember the last time I checked a bag.

Rome · October 26, 2016, 01:56:44 PM

What airline?

Zanshin · October 26, 2016, 03:19:18 PM

Not sure yet. Probably United.

PhillyPhreak54 · October 26, 2016, 03:52:52 PM

United frequent flyer here...

First off - farging A that your kid is now international. That is so awesome!

In regards to shipping the guitar? Send it on FedEx. Airlines, particularly United and especially out of Newark, are know for screwing instruments up. Even in its case it will get battered. Everyone that I have come across that has traveled with any equipment, musical or otherwise, ships ahead with FedEx. You can control it better with FedEx in regards to what kind of insurance and protection you want to pay a bit extra for. Probably cheaper than those thieves at the airlines too.

Zanshin · October 26, 2016, 04:18:20 PM

I was thinking that might be better. Also less questions on answer in customs, too. Just have to see on the cost. I know he wants to use his own stuff, but I was thinking it might be cheaper to rent or borrow something over there. Have to think about it. They're paying for us to go and paying him...but I'm having them send me money upfront toward the tickets to take them out of our logistics. So, the cost of shipping one way or another will be a factor. But he doesn't do it every week, so we'll just have to see what his comfort level is. Appreciate the thoughts on it.

PhillyPhreak54 · October 26, 2016, 04:23:07 PM

Good luck with it and hope he does well!

Also re: FedEx...call them at 1-800-247-4747

that is their intl dept...you can set up an account and link your credit card to it. So when you ship the guitar you tell them in the store that you want the customs/duties/taxes to be paid for with your credit card on file. That way they will clear and deliver to the hotel so you will not have to worry about going to wherever they keep it over there.

smeags · October 26, 2016, 04:28:32 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3sbIzf6MfA

just don't use these guys.

PhillyPhreak54 · October 26, 2016, 04:29:26 PM

I farging love the Jerky Boys lol

SD · October 26, 2016, 04:39:16 PM

Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on October 26, 2016, 04:29:26 PM
I farging love the Jerky Boys lol

Best one

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SI9QhliWLbI

I had to leave my old job because of differences with my farging boss

phattymatty · October 26, 2016, 04:50:22 PM

then my shoes fell off.

SD · November 08, 2016, 05:42:19 PM

Quote from: phattymatty on October 25, 2016, 09:34:18 PM
i prefer adventure vacations but with that being said i've done all-inclusives there 3 or 4 times and they are pretty amazing. basically get waited on hand and foot 24/7. you can ask someone to bring you tacos and a bottle of booze at 3am if you feel like it. beach there is always amazing, only difference i've ever had is the food is better at some than others. it's 95% idiot americans but have always had a great time there.

This is pretty spot on minus the idiot Americans %. I'd say it was only 25% idiot Americans. Lots of European and Hispanics. The thongs I saw on the beach were just amazing.

Highlight of my vacation by far was banging a 22 year old model. She did shoots for American Horror Story. I never watched the show so I don't know what her role was. Also nailed some Peruvian chick on the beach. She spoke very little English so I didn't have to hear her blab.