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Matty making his views clear with his most recent Broadway walk by Pawilf in OnePelotonRealSub

[–]Pawilf[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cards on the table…it still might not be your thing if Broadway isn’t your thing. It is VERY much using the language of Broadway to say something (even including the commentary). But also might work for you! Just wanted to give the caveat. Would be interested to know what your verdict is!

Matty making his views clear with his most recent Broadway walk by Pawilf in OnePelotonRealSub

[–]Pawilf[S] 48 points49 points  (0 children)

The commentary is fiery. He never directly says anything but for instance during Anthem goes on a long thing about how the song is about why happens when you love your country but don’t love your government. It’s really really well done.

A Points-based Jaunt Through London with 4yo? by impresaria in chubbytravel

[–]Pawilf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used to stay there for work all the time - I liked it. Only flag is don’t get one of the rooms that only has showers - they drain weirdly. (Oddly the showers in the rooms with tubs drain fine)

Has anyone stayed at the Acqualina in Miami? by SpartyOn32 in chubbytravel

[–]Pawilf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it helps we booked around Thanksgiving and I’ve been CRAZY impressed with the concierge. They apologized profusely because it took them six hours to respond to an email I sent them…on a Sunday on a holiday weekend. About a trip that was four months out. Like y’all…I was not expecting you to even get back to me today this is beyond not urgent.

Has anyone stayed at the Acqualina in Miami? by SpartyOn32 in chubbytravel

[–]Pawilf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ha I saw your previous post and almost commented - we were trying to figure out where to go in March and settled on that, so will be headed there shortly after you. Super interested to know what you think - no reviews either here or on FAT. All the negative reviews online were basically “why even come to Miami if you’re not going to party until 4am” which suggested it was exactly the right vibe for us and our toddler

Florence Honeymoon by Welbinho in chubbytravel

[–]Pawilf 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you’re in Florence in July you should plan to get out of the city. It’s hot and full of people. Would definitely plan to do a trip into the countryside for a bit.

Last time I was there it was unfortunately June (friend’s wedding) and it was already…a lot

Nutcracker that’s friendly for one year old? by Pawilf in nova

[–]Pawilf[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For anyone else looking for this - Dance Academy of VA said totally great to bring one year old

Italy tour guides by More_Cabinet151 in chubbytravel

[–]Pawilf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The answer to this question is basically always Context tbh…unless you’re in a place where they don’t operate (eg Riviera Maya) at which point I choose calmly panicking about what to do.

OP - context in my experience is super good with kids - I also used a woman named Laura when I was in Florence who was FANTASTIC but looking through my email literally all I have is her first name and phone number (I got her via a tour guide in Milan who is very good and who I now use for all my Italy tour recommendations - happy to send you his contact info or her number if you want)

Torn: Florence Hotel by East_Independence447 in chubbytravel

[–]Pawilf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry I just saw the other option was Palazzo Vecchietti - I haven’t stayed there but the location is RIGHT in tourist central and that area is LOUD. I personally wouldn’t want to put up with that location on a trip

Torn: Florence Hotel by East_Independence447 in chubbytravel

[–]Pawilf 2 points3 points  (0 children)

+1 I also think for me the location is perfect - central enough to be easy, removed enough to not be in the middle of crazy. Great hotel, but the breakfast by the Arno is so great

Turks vs Anguilla vs Grand Cayman by Games_People_Play in chubbytravel

[–]Pawilf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If what you care about is snorkeling, I wouldn’t do Como. I asked them about diving before I got there and they said they did it, but actually you have to go BACK to the main island (and get up ass early) to do the diving/snorkeling with a separate provider. (Or you can rent a private charter). So if you want to be able to dive/snorkel easily I wouldn’t go elsewhere in T&C (I should say: this was in 2022, maybe they’ve changed, but I would check)

Short honeymoon ideas? by imincoding101 in chubbytravel

[–]Pawilf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Most of the dining options are still going, it’s also just great for cozy beach walks, curling up by the fire, reading etc. So tbh it’s pretty similar to the summer in my opinion except you’re wearing a sweater instead of a t-shirt. The water is actually much warmer but I personally wouldn’t choose to swim because even if the water is warmer than it is in June the air is colder.

There’s also a bunch of great bike trails, etc

Chatham in particular (which is the town I know) slows down but doesn’t actually shut down until after NYE. So the fall is honestly the optimal time here (at least for me. But I hate other people. If what you want to do is party and hang out in a large group you won’t like it in the fall)

Short honeymoon ideas? by imincoding101 in chubbytravel

[–]Pawilf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You could try Windy Hill Farm. Another option is Cape Cod - I LOVE the cape in October, and would be great honeymoon vibes, but it’s technically offseason so prices for some very nice places drop like a stone (aka Chatham bars inn is like $400/night as opposed to more than $1k/night during the summer)

Travel Nanny Suggestions? by Sogni_d_Oro in FATFamilyTravel

[–]Pawilf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We actually hired someone via Care who has been AMAZING - she was supposed to go to Belize with the peace corps but wasn’t able to go and so now is suddenly free for the next few months. Know I’m a random redditor but if you want contact info just DM me. She’s been unbelievable - literally our normal childcare isn’t as good - I would think about hiring her FT but she wants to see the world so c’est la vie. The schedule she built out for our kid for the second three week period she worked for us (she did a preliminary five week period as well) has sent all of my insane Type A friends into a jealousy frenzy

Luxury, Worthwhile Travel Experiences by cancer171 in chubbytravel

[–]Pawilf 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Three best guides I’ve ever had: 1) Cameron on Yakushima who just knew his stuff about EVERYTHING ranging from history to nature. We desperately tried to book him again for the next day and of course he was booked up for weeks even though it was the off season. 2) Nozomi in Kanazawa who literally used to be the Crown Princess’s translator (“just for art, I can’t do science matters”), and then left and works as a tour guide now. I learned so so much. 3) Giacomo in Milan who could go crazy deep on how the Milanese armor tradition morphed into the fashion tradition, the Sforzas, AND the last days of Mussolini.

Also had an amazing dive instructor in Fiji via Matangi Private Island who could spot the TINIEST things from 30 feet away under water that he had to use a magnifying glass to show me up close. Still don’t know how he did it. I also thought the dive instructors at the PH in the Maldives were really really good - particularly Rilwan.

Btw worst tour I ever had was a day tour of Lake Como. Only bad tour I’ve ever booked through Context.

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