Charlottesville, VA

RESTAURANTS

• Duner's - One of Charlottesville's best! No reservations allowed, but the wait is worth it!
• Ivy Inn - tucked away from campus, this is a great spot for dinner. Reservations required.
• Boar's Head Inn - great lodge and dining just a bit outside of town.
• Michie Tavern - old historic spot from the Jefferson era.
• Crozet Pizza - worth the drive through the Virginia countryside.
• Big Jim's BBQ - great local BBQ spot!
• Northern Exposure - seating on the top deck is great during the spring or fall
• Casella's - close to the John Paul Jones arena. What this spot lack's in curbside appeal it makes up for it with great Italian food.
• Vivace - Fantastic environment, especially the outdoor seating. Italian food.
• Guadalajara - good cheap Mexican food - several locations.

MARKETS

• Bell Air - Don't let the gas station fool you, just grab sandwiches to go. The Farmington is one of their best!
• Hotcakes - another great spot to grab food for wine country/picnics.

THE CORNER

• Michael's Bistro - get a spot on the deck overlooking the Corner. Outstanding beer selection.
• The White Spot - Order a Gusburger. A favorite "late-nite" eating spot for students.
• Little John's - open 24 hours. Good sandwiches.
• Biltmore - great outdoor seating for dinner or drinks.
• Coupe de Ville's - outdoor seating is great, but can get crowded. Locals play acoustic here.
• St. Maarten's - check out the local mug collection
• The Virginian - small, quaint spot for a drink or food.
• Baja Bean - known more for their drinks then Mexican food.
• Bodo's Bagels - an institution in Charlottesville. Plan on waiting in line, but it will move quickly.

BREAKFAST/COFFEE

• Bodo's Bagels - see above
• Greenberry's Cofee - local shop with locations on grounds and off.

LODGING

• Boar's Head Inn - one of the best hotels in the area.
• Omni - near downtown mall
• Courtyard by Marriott - Main St. location close to Grounds
• Hampton Inn - Main St location is close to Grounds

ACTIVITIES

• University of Virginia - a must see if you are in Central Virginia. Spend a few hours walking around Grounds, visit the Lawn, catch a game at Scott Stadium, John Paul Jones Arena or Klockner Stadium.
• Visit Monticello - home of Thomas Jefferson
• Golfing at Birdwood Golf Course
• Visit the Downtown Mall - Friday's After 5 is a great summertime tradition, Tour hear for a large outdoor
• Wine Tasting - Jefferson Vineyards, Oakencroft,
• The Foxfield Races - Steeplechase races in the Spring and Fall. Spring attracts a large undergraduate contingent, while the Fall Races are typically a less crowded option.
• Tubing on the James River - beat the summer heat with a float down the James River.

Amsterdam

Lodging

• The American Hotel

Restaurants

Activities

• Vincent Van Gogh Museum
• Anne Frank Haus
• Heineken Experience
• Rent a Bike

Seychelles Islands

Mahe

• Lodging - Meridien Fisherman's Cove


• Restaurants
• Anse
• Activities

Praslin

• Lodging - L'Archipel
• Restaurants
• Anse
• Activities

La Digue

• Lodging - La Digue Island Lodge
• Restaurants
• Anse

• Activities
  

San Francisco

BREAKFAST
Mama’s
Worth the wait. Bring a newspaper and dream of the best French toast ever. 1701 Stockton St. (Filbert St.) $$ Only takes cash

Balboa Cafe - Scrambled eggs are to die for, the bloody Mary’s are the best in town - 3199 Fillmore Street / Opens @ 11am $$

The Bagelry - New Yorker’s choose another form of breakfast food. All others this is the best place in town 2139 Polk St $

The Grove Cafe - one on Fillmore St. one on Chestnut St. (Marina District). Great coffee shop, serving fresh orange juice, draft beer. You'll see many locals here taking advantage of wireless access.

The Crepe House - Another favorite of ours! 1755 Polk St $ Cash only.

Squat and Gobble - great breakfast spot in famous Haight/Ashbury District. These are recently popping up all over town.

Moose's - great Sunday brunch, reservations required

LUNCH
ZA pizza1919 Hyde St / 12pm $ ( trolley car or 5 min. cab)

21st Amendment - great pre-game spot.

Sam’s - Ferry to Tiburon, over looks San Francisco sky line a great place to spend a sunny afternoon. (See Ferry Schedule)27 Main St Tiburon CA (1 hour)

Pier 23
Pier 23 on the Embarcadero Pluto’s Great salad and sandwiches 3258 Scott St

Barney’s Gourmet Hamburgers 3344 Steiner St

El Farolito Burritos - Mission District burritos

Dos Pinas - Burritos

DINNER

Betelnut - Great food! Make reservations or you will wait for hours **GreatMojitos! 2030 Union St. @ Buchanan (415) 929-8855

Stinking Rose - Garlic lovers only, Italian food.325 Columbus Ave. @ Vallejo (415) 781-7673

Ozyua Sushi - Corner of Hyde and Union

Sushi Groove - 1916 Hyde St. (near ZA ) need reservations

Blowfish Sushi - sushi to die for!

Izzys Steak & Chops - Order a side of spinach and Izzy’s Potatoes3349 Steiner St b/t Lombard and Chestnut415) 563-0487

Jackson Fillmore Trattoria - local Italian place, no reservations but very reasonably priced.
2506 Fillmore St/ (415) 346-5288

Aqua - Trendy seafood > pay a lot eat a little, need reservations252 California Street (415) 956-9662

Luna Park Cheese fondue appetizer and smores desert are great. 694 Valencia St. Mission District.

Andalu - Tapas & small plates. Fantastic wine pairings.3198 16th St. @ Guerrero.

Slanted Door - great Vietnamese food with Bay views - if it is crowded, sit at the bar for faster service.

Foreign Cinema - great food and wine, with subtitled films in background

Plumpjack - excellent food and wine selections.

Left at Albuquerque - crowded spot on Union Street with ok food. Fun spot for drinks, larget groups.

Frascati - intimate spot, with a recent change in owndership

Le Colonial - trendy spot, also big for drinks

DRINKS
North Star - D's favorite bar in town. Popcorn and pool. Corner of Powell and Green

Bubble Lounge Champagne Bar. 714 Montgomery St.

Kell’s - 530 Jackson St @ ColumbusIrish Pub, can get crowded

Nob Hill Tavern - Hole in the wall, 1390 California St /(415) 673-9294 Trolley or cab BIG hill

Mauna Loa - Fun place, can get crowded at night3009 Fillmore St

The Bus Stop - Union Street area, fun place for watching games.

Pier 23 Outside deck over looking the bay.Pier 23 Cross street/ Illinois Street

Top of the Mark - Great View of the City, Top of the Mark Hopkins Hotel999 California St (up a big hill)

RedWood Room - A scene, the drinks are the priciest in town. Written up in magazines all the time as the place to be in SF.495 Geary St @ Taylor

Park Chalet/Beach Chalet - overlooks the Pacific Ocean and Ocean Beach

FESTIVALS:

• Hardly Strictly Bluegrass - outstanding Bluegrass festival in Golden Gate Park (free)
  
• Union Street Festival - beer gardens get crowded, but this typically kicks of the festival season
  
• North Beach Festival - this can get crowded quickly, but is typically fun.
  
• Haight Ashbury
  
• Fleet Week - traditionally Columbus Day weekend. Find a good spot in the rooftops or parks for a great airshow
  

Hamiliton Island

Lodging

• The Beach Club

Restaurants

Activities

Tanzania

Arusha

• Lodging - Mt. Meru Gaming Lodge: a nice quaint spot in Arusha with animals literally outside your door. This is a good starting point for a safari trip. Count on a good breakfast and very hospitable staff.
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Tarangire National Park
  
  
  
  
  

Lodging - Tarangire Sopa Lodge

Lake Manyara National Park

• Lodging - Lake Manyara Serena Lodge


• Gibbs Farm -

Ngorogoro Crater Conservation Area

• Lodging - Ngorogoro Sopa Lodge - this is an incredible overlook for the crater. The car ride there hits nearly every pothole in Tanzania, but once you are there this is a great place to relax. The pool is outstanding and the scenery from the lodge, rooms and pool area are as good as anywhere.
  

Serengeti National Park

• Lodging -
  

RECOMMENDED READING - "Tales from Tanzania"

Sydney

HOTELS

• Four Seasons Hotel


• Park Hyatt

RESTAURANTS

• Cafe Sydney


• Doyle's on Watson's Bay


• Icebergs in Bondi Beach


• Phillip's Foote

THINGS TO DO

• The Bridge Climb


• Bondi Beach


• Water Taxi to Local Beaches


• Opera House

Argentina

LODGING

• 1555 Malabia House - Located in the Palermo District of Buenos Aires


• Cavas Wine Lodge - Mendoza Wine Region



• Lares de Chacras - Mendoza Wine Region


• Park Hyatt Mendoza - Downtown Mendoza

BODEGAS

• Ruca Malen - make a point to dine at this restaurant as well. The chef gave our bodega tour and they were booked all week for lunch
  
• Lagarde - great local spot with many different varieties - young staff gave great local restaurant recs.
  
• Achaval Ferrer - very high end bodega winning many awards. This is a joint venture between 2 business men and 1 grower.
  
• Carmelo Patti - a charming tour given only by Mr. Patti in espanol. Well worth it, particulary his description of the cork's importance.
  
• Carlos Pulenta /Vistalaba - a great scenic spot with a small lodging option. The caves below are really neat and this is an outstanding spot to stop for lunch.


• Weinert -make sure to try the apple cider!
  
• Carinae - French family with a cool story


• Alta Vista - one of the larger producers in the area but well worth the tour.
  
• Nieto Sentiner - possibly the best tasting ambiance we've come across. Excellent tour/guides.
  
• Domain St. Diego - small family run outfit with not much production. Spend sime time to picnic here.
  
• Taupas Distillery - only distillery in the area - try the caramel flavor!
  
• Hacienda del Plata - make sure to eat lunch here!
  
• The Vines of Menoza - located in Mendoza is a great spot for arranging tours and buying wine. It is very close to the Park Hyatt.
  


• Other recommendations we've heard
  Fabre Montmayou
  Salentin
  Renacer
  Catena Zapata

RESTAURANTS

• Asado
• Patio de Jesus Maria
• Las Negras
• Taco Bar
• Sucre
• La Retirada (Palermno) - owned by the same people as Cabernet
• Cava de Cano
• 1884 Restaurante - Frances Malmann's BA restaurant don't miss it!
  
• Cabernet
• La Bourgogne
• Terrunos in Club Tapiz
• Azafran
• Francesco
• Bistro M
• Don Mario
• Lola
  

OTHER ACTIVITIES

• Horseback riding - Alvaro (154548840) or Lendizo (154541176) - Los Cardiales - recommendation from LaGarde Bodegea. The offer 2 or 4 hour rides at approx 70-120 Arg Pesos each.


• Discover the Andes - Pedro Rosell - a great guide worth the extra payment.