Have tickets to London. Feeling patriotic. Never been to DC. What would YOU do? Hurry!!

both cities are wonderful. we are going to have good weather this weekend, I hear. <BR> <BR>

Well, we had the exact same situation. All year we had been planning a short trip to London, which is one of our all time favorite cities. I was in the process of booking flights in early September. <BR>Well, after discussing it quite a lot, we decided to put off lovely London until next year and head off to NYC instead, even though we were just in NYC this past March. <BR>We have such great friends in NYC and we feel we should do what we can to help out the people back there and the economy of the city, which has been shattererd. <BR>I am not saying that this is the right or wrong thing to do.. I think at this point ANY travel you do would be a good thing given the industry problems the world over. <BR>But you did ask what would WE do and that is what we decided. Now I am feeling good that we made this choice and will put our money into NYC... but next year watch out Amsterdam and London here we come!

London! I just got back from a weeklong trip to London and Edinburgh and had a great time. It was interesting to read British newspapers and see how the rest of the world was viewing the U.S. terrorist attacks. <BR> I think a vacation should provide you a little getaway from all of these worries (if possible). I think D.C. would be too overwhelming emotionally. In London, the BBC and the newspapers are still there, but so are the theatre and all of the wonderful museums and shopping areas.

I know your dilema I'm planning a trip currently for the end of October and my sister says that I shoud reconsider and keep my money in the states. I think she is right I'll probably take her advice. However I do have a trip planned for London in January. But after all I am from DC I want you to spend your money in my town. Everyone seems to be thinking of just going to NYC to spend money. Wherever you go have a great time. Be safe.

Definitely London. DC isn't exactly in mourning still, but we are a city besieged, and it's not a festive place to visit at the moment. Unless you want to witness terrorist carnage, which of course you can now do at the Pentagon. It's grisly, I warn you, though not as horrific as the scene in New York. <BR>If I didn't live in the DC area I do think I would avoid coming here.

Given the extent to which the Brits in general and Tony Blair in particular have stood in absolute solidarity with us for the past 4 weeks, I'd say going to London IS patriotic. Blair and the UK have my undying gratitude for the support and love they've shown the US. I'm very glad I was not deterred by the hoof & mouth hysteria and made my way back there this spring. Go to London now and make your way to DC in April for the cherry blossoms.

Oooh -- the cherry blossoms! I went for the first time this year -- they were lovely! Definitely worth a trip. <BR> <BR> <BR>PS -- nitpicky point (don't read if you are easily offended) -- my friends in DC and VA have all been quick to point out that the Pentagon is in Arlington, VA -- NOT Washington, DC. I know, it's a small matter of the Potomac in between, but it seems to be important to those who live there...

Thank you, Escritora, for your recognition of Britain's support. Considering we also lost several hundred citizens and have already taken part in the military action (the only other country to do so, so far), I'd say we were in this thing together, so indeed a trip to London could hardly be seen as unpatriotic.

You can go wrong with those choices. I agree that both places very much deserve tourist dollars. The UK was and is unbelievably supportive in this horrible time. If you go to DC, check out the Tabard Inn, which is one of my favorite hotels. Funky, with big bathtubs, near the metro, a great restaurant right at the hotel. <BR> <BR>Have fun.

meant to say "can't go wrong"

I live in DC area and I think it's a good time to visit here--the fall is beautiful here and now it is not crowded and I think you can get good hotel bargains. I don't understand what the nitpicky business is about the Pentagon being in VA instead of DC or what they are implying by that or what difference that makes about what, or what that has to do with the question. None of my friends are quick to point that out, and it's not important to me or anyone I know here; I think some VA politicians want money, they've been vocal on that matter perhaps, what else is new.

I live in the DC area also. I'm sure you'd have a great time in either place. One advantage of coming here now is that everything is open but nothing is crowded. Took my kids to the zoo last week and it was so nice. Walked right in to see the pandas with no wait. The cherry blossoms are beautiful, but it is really mobbed here then. Also, you never know in advance when they will blossom. Finally, the Pentagon being in Virginia means it is not near to all the main tourist attractions which are on the mall in D.C. Was down at a museum on the mall today and everything seemed normal but less crowded. They did check purses at the museum entry, but that was it.

I have pointed out to people that there were no attacks in Washington when people ask if it's safe to travel here. Some people don't realize that the Pentagon is actually in Virginia, so what's the harm in pointing this out to them? <BR> <BR>At least they've stopped saying that the other plane went down in Pittsburgh.

Is StCirq a Drama Queen or what? We're being besieged in DC. Where? Terrorist carnage? Again as xxx pointed out the Pentagon is across from DC. Sure some roads in DC are closed and you will see more security is around town but that is about it. I myself (who lives in DC) feel safer than ever in DC. It is a great time to come--great fall weather, no crowds, great hotel deals. I hate to vote against my own city but I would choose London. Have fun any place you go.

I would go to both places, get a flight through Dulles, take a few days to hit the sights that interest you the most then go on to London. <BR> <BR>If it is a matter of either or then definatly London!

I'd go to London and start planning my trip to DC on the plane on the way home.

In response to the original question, I'd much prefer to go to London now, especially if I already had the tickets. London is historically and culturally so much more interesting (to me). Britain could not possibly be a finer and more reliable ally at this time, and, under the circumstances, I think supporting London's economy with your tourist spending is every bit as patriotic as supporting the USA's economy. <BR> <BR>And, by the way, in response to this unnecessarily sarcastic and shallow comment: <BR>"Author: Marie ([email protected]) <BR>Date: 10/10/2001, 11:08 pm ET <BR>Message: Is StCirq a Drama Queen or what? We're being besieged in DC. Where? Terrorist carnage?" <BR> <BR>Reply: <BR>No, not a "drama queen," but just a lot brighter and more sensitive and a more interesting writer than the 11:08 poster. <BR>

Hey American for london why call be shallow or sarcastic. I'm calling it as I see it. My city is'nt being beseiged.When someone says that their city is being beseiged I think of London during WWII when bombs were dropped on their city. You mean I'm not brighter or sensative after volunteering on the Pentagon grounds that first weekend? Should I cancel my trip to NYC this weekend? What should I do with all the supplies I've collected that I planned on bringing with me? Sorry Deciding to horn on your thread but it just makes me so angry. Make the most of your vacation wherever you decide to go

Of course, London. Why are you even debating it??????????