If money is no object and you can travel to play chess anywhere in the world, which would be your #1 choice destination? 
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Which would be your #1 chess destination?
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Mexico City! They seem to love chess down there.
Russia! Chess history!
Margaret Island, Budapest in one of the Thermal Baths
Susan, Hawaii is the paradise of the world! It has exotic flowers, waterfalls, and beautiful blue lakes and Ocean, with an average temperature of 80 – 85 degrees F. Plus there are rainbows everyday!
TFK ; )
I have been lucky enough to travel to quite a few tournaments as a spectator. Of the destinations so far, I would rate Budapest as best for atmosphere, Wijk am Zee best for the welcome and quality of organisation and Calvia for the best weather.
The only tournament destination I didn’t enjoy was Las Vegas, but then I am not a gambler so I guess that ruled against the place.
I always feel excited about obscure locations where one wouldn’t normally go, so I am crossing my fingers for Tallin to win the 2008 Olympiad bid.
I meant 2010 of course, as Dresden has got the Olympiad for 2008.
I like Mexico City too. The climate is nice year round.
Well, I do like Spain. You have tournaments with play beginning at around 17.00, usually max five hour games. Resturants are closing late, nightlife, the beach in the morning. The Canary Islands have the best climate. Chess culture in the country.
I am planning to learn some Spanish language, not many in Spain know english fluently. I am sure Mexico is also a nice spanish talking destination for chess.
of course the city of Steinitz, of Pillsbury, of Marshall, the most exiting city of the world (besides Berlin maybe, the city of Lasker, of Aronian, of Kramnik – in a former life ^^)
– with sadness, anger and tears in my eyes i look at that photographs, showing me on top of world trade center in 1998 – last time i stayed in NEW YORK – playing some chess in central park, visiting manhatten’s chess club and watching the new york marathon (as a spectator of course – because i’m “king of queen’s” shaped ^^).
I know – i will come back some time to get rid of my sleeping problems, encountering me for the first time – in New York City …
with a smile – and still in love with NY – Vohaul
Phil, sounds as thought you have been very fortunate with your Travels! Las Vegas has more than gambling, as well.
I was only there once and gambling was only 10% of my enjoyment there.
The Star Trek museum is a MUST.
I golfed at a few great courses there. One minature course where you putt on real grass with long realistic holes. One par 3 patterened after courses around the world. The scenery at desert courses like Paiute is spectacular.
The restaurants are all unique.
The swimming pools even more so, especially the Hard Rock Hotel.
Red Rocks is just outside the city and well worth the trip.And I didn’t even go to Hoover Dam. Of course, winning $80 on the only quarter I put in a slot machine did color my experience a little. 🙂
I’d have to put the Chess Cruise to Alaska as the top place I’d go. Alas,money(&time) would be an object since we already put a trip to Europe into our vacation budget. 🙁
How about over candlelight, wine and cheese with a beautiful woman on a terrace overlooking the mediterranean?
Dubai… no question.
The geek cruise, of course. Then I see many places, meet Susan Polgar, and better my chess. Alas, no dough…