Oh, what I would give to go back to Sicily!! It is atrociously expensive. The Euro killed it, that's for sure. I haven't been back since 2001, and I would love to see my family again. I believe the airfare alone is in the $1500 pp range, though.

Boston sounds great. Mr. Babe was there for a Celtics game two weeks ago. And if you want to get a little gambling in, Foxwoods in CT is not that far a drive from Boston.

I haven't been to Washington, DC since I was about 5. I wouldn't mind seeing it again. I understand it's pretty expensive, though (hotel-wise). My daughter is going on a class trip in the spring, and last year's trip was to Boston. She could be our tour guide!!