holiday suggestions...

The festive season is soon upon us and I find myself with some free time as the clan will be away and my office staff refuses to come in to work. I'm thinking of hopping a jet somewhere and visiting some affable audio salons over a two to three day period, perhaps two per day. While I'm not looking for anything in particular, nothing in my systems is safe especially if the price is right. Are there any suggestions as to where I should go? (Please be polite!) I've done the NYC thing and apart from the 'tude, I'm thinking more of a motel and drive around scenario. Finally,it would also be nice to have a few local jazz dives where I wouldn't feel out of place nursing a cool one by my lonesome in the evening. Thanks!