Jim
raveninblack wrote: Lot of mileage (2.5K) but do-able in 3 weeks. What do you think, travel consultant Paul?
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Freddie Laker wrote:In my previous job I travelled all over the US, though in most cases only ever stayed in one place for a day or so before moving on.
My two favourites are:
1. Seattle - I remember hearing that it was voted the best place to live in the whole of the US, due to the close proximity of sea, mountains, lakes, forest etc. The climate is similar to the UK, with quite high rainfall compared to other parts of the States, but don't let that put you off. It's a fun place, and close to Vancouver which is reportedly the best place to live in Canada, so a week in each would make a great holiday.
2. San Francisco - worth going just to watch the fog roll in and out under the Golden Gate Bridge with no warning. Blue skies and sunny one minute, pea soup fog the next. Alcatraz is also worth a visit. Don't try to walk too far in SF, as the hills will cripple you - take a tram ride and hold VERY tight. Also worth the drive down Big Sur - incredibly scenic coast road, it seems like every time you round a corner, the view gets better.
Be aware that in California lots of people are on the health kick (drink bottled water, decaf coffee, no alcohol, no red meat etc) and you can get a few strange looks when you order your 3rd beer. "Jeez, you Brits are heavy drinkers" is what one waitress said to me when I asked for another bottle of beer, which brought my consumption for that meal to a pint and a half.
I think this becomes more exaggerated the closer you get to L.A., so there's plenty of sport to be had.