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SAN FRANCISCO
I flew United
336 miles up the beautiful California coast. It takes just 52 minutes and if you buy far enough in advance or during a sale you can get a ticket for under $80 roundtrip. The highlights
of my trip were hiking (walking really) in and around Golden Gate State Park, the Presidio Bluff Trails, and driving over the Golden Gate Bridge to the Marin Headlands. The views
from the other side of the bay were incredible.
BREAKFAST
Much of my trip was spent around the dining table, so here’s a short list of food recommendations.
Mama’s in Washington Square
is very popular. It’s no secret that they have one of the best breakfasts in the city. Just be prepared to wait outside in a long line with other hungry patrons. Mama's on Washington Square, 1701 Stockton St (Cross Street: Filbert Street), San Francisco, CA; tel.: (415) 362-6421.
LUNCH
For lunch on a clear day, go to Park Chalet Garden Restaurant
(1000 Great Highway at Ocean Beach in Golden Gate Park; tel.: 415-386-8439). It’s just steps from Queen Wilhelmina's Windmill, and a fabulous Dutch tulip garden. Sit outside
on the patio or lounge in a wooden Adirondack chair, keeping warm with a hot drink. Specialties are flat bread pizzas and BBQ, but the mac-‘n’-cheese with chicken and truffle oil is pretty darn tasty too.
DINNER
For dinner I went with some friends to Solstice
(2801 California at Divisadero; tel.: 415-359-1222).
They serve a variety of tapas; prices range from $4.50 for Edamame to $15 for Kobe beef sliders. It was the first time I went to a restaurant
where we told the waitress to give us one of everything. It was fun, good and not too expensive. The next night I stayed in and ordered Chinese takeout from Eliza’s. Their mango beef awesome.
Eliza’s,
2877 California St (Between Broderick & Divisadero), San Francisco, CA; tel.: (415)-621-4819.
TOM’S COOKIES
Now for the best part! If you are a cookie monster like me, don’t miss Tom’s Cookies. Located in Macy’s basement, they are my favorite cookies
in the world (don’t tell my friends, but this is one of the real reasons I went to S.F. – that, and the fact that I had to use an expiring United credit). These cookies were served at Clinton’s inauguration, and if you buy three (they’re $1.75 each), you get one free. My favorites are the butterscotch oatmeal, blueberry white chocolate chip, espresso chocolate chip, and Clinton’s peanut butter banana!
CHINATOWN San Francisco’s Chinatown
is one of the world’s largest Chinatowns outside of, well, China. I remember when I first went to Hong Kong in 1993 I came home with a trunk full of souvenirs, including one of those Chinese straw hats. A week later I was in San Francisco, and realized that everything I bought there, I could have gotten here -- and some of it was even cheaper! So don’t miss taking a walk
through here. One of the best places to visit is the Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory
down Ross Alley (a hard-to-find side street). There you can see how the friendly
Chinese women
make fortune cookies by hand in an outdated factory that’s been around since 1962. Drop in any time between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. to see the process. You’ll be amazed at how quickly they’re made – and you’ll get a free sample too. Oh, yeah: If you take pictures (which you will want to), be sure to give the workers a tip. Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory, 56 Ross Alley; tel.: 415-781-3956.
LOS ANGELES TO MIAMI TO…
I flew home to L.A. and hung out for just a few days before it was time to head back out of the country. This time I was headed to somewhere nice and warm (it was so cold in San Francisco, there was ice on the street). I don’t want to tell you where I am yet, because that would ruin the surprise. However, here’s a hint: I needed to connect in Miami to get to a island nation that’s just 35 miles off the coast of Venezuela. Of course, I flew American so I could regain my elite status. Miami International is not my favorite airport to connect in, but this time I had no problems or delays.
VIDEO
Sorry, no video of San Francisco -- but I will have one next week of ???
Next Week Next week: Get ready to explore and party on the beautiful island nation of ….
Happy Travels,
Johnny Jet
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SOME OF LAST WEEK'S READER AIR-eMAIL
Awesome story this week! I always look forward to receiving Johnny’s newsletters. It gives me ideas on vacations and helpful hints once I get there. Thanks for all you do! Laura V - Kingston, Ohio.
Love the video from Mexico! Paul S – Boston, MA
Any one that reads your newsletter, me included, can't help but be extremely jealous of your travels and adventures. Being a long time subscriber to your newsletter I feel that over time you have gradually lost touch with most of your readers. One can only dream to experience all that you do and in the manner that you travel. However, I'm willing to say that most of your readers cannot afford such high living and so, most of your adventures are not of any great help to us more practical travelers as we can only dream about your efforts. It's touching to read about some of the exploits with your family and that's probably the only remainder of what you have evolved from. It's great that you can travel like a person with an unlimited budget but where's the Johnny of yore where he gave us good advice of where most of us can eat, stay overnight, fly, etc.? Don't just take my word for it, but it would be interesting to see how your readers feel about your current newsletter. Happy trails, Burt S – New Jersey
Loved the background music on your 2-minute Johnny Jet Video of Cancun to Tulum - always enjoy them. Connie Elliott No. Myrtle Beach, SC
Man! I wish I had read your article about Tulum before I went this summer so I could have soaked up the sun on that amazing beach and not sweat to death wandering around the ruins with my complaining family. :) Great article, that all inclusive looked amazing. Ally S – Los Angeles, CA
Hola Johnny, Again in Mexico !!!!! Great. Gustavo V - Puerto Vallarta
Too cold pool...that’s a negative. you did not mention going outside the hotel except for the ruins...is there any action in Tulum or surrounding area...are you isolated like a club med in the Turks (no shopping)or in the DR? I hate sushi and eating ceviche for a week is ok if you're part fish. $177 for hot stone seems a bit high. would I go here-probably not sounds boring if you are not a couple. rather go to your place in Malaysia or Thailand...even a riad sounds more fun. wish you would go to New Caledonia...very French and everyone’s passes it up even though they have most unusual flora and fauna. keep up the good work...would love to hear how you pack and what you take for a week..no 6 louies for you..... best regards, your faithful reader......Sudsy - East Hampton, NY
So, I’m very curious....for one who likes to travel as much as I do, and obviously you too, how can I do this forever? Debbie H - Connecticut
Congrats on all the great publicity you’re receiving. It’s well deserved. Because of work, I don’t have much time to read much on the Web, but I always enjoy reading about your trips. Robert S – Pittsburgh, PA
Always enjoy your newsletters. The archives are a great way to research areas we are traveling to. How fortunate to just read the series on Morocco. We are traveling for six months with our three children and will be stopping in Casablanca for a day trip. I was able to book the same guide you used in Marrakech (Andaloussi Ahmed Said). He will meet us at the ship and bring us to see Marrakech. Thanks for the great tip. We are traveling for six months, check out our website www.rothweiler.org. I’ve used your information for the past 3 months to Hong Kong, Thailand, Cambodia, Australia, New Zealand and Fiji and look forward to revisiting the sites you’ve traveled in Europe. Off we go….. Chris R - Falmouth, Maine
Thanks for the newsletter. It's great and it gives me a sense of what I can expect. I leave tomorrow for a 10 day trip to Manuel Antonio. Michael D - Oregon
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