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07/22/2004 06:02:22 PM · #1 |
My wife and I are trying to plan a quick week-long vacation somewhere during August and I'd love to hear any ideas on scenic places that are both fun and relaxing. We've thought about going overseas, but there's not really enough time to do it affordable, now thinking about taking a cruise in Alaska but Princess cruises in the week we need to go are all booked up...where-o-where should we go?
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07/22/2004 06:06:38 PM · #2 |
In lieu of Alaska, why not go to Greenland? I'm serious! Also, Iceland Air has some nice vacation packages. Last I checked they even had extended weekend packages. Plus, what better way to experience the midnight sun?
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07/22/2004 06:57:57 PM · #3 |
Personally, my biggest regret leaving FL was that I never got to the Keys. I lived in FL my entire life, but never went to Key West or anything. Snorkling in the Keys and Caribbean is supposed to be amazing!!!! So, if you are staying in the States, I'd recommend the Keys/Snorkeling, because I would want to go.
Also, you might consider Lake Tahoe. It's my favorite place in all of the US (so far). I haven't been to Yellowstone or Yosemite yet, but I LOVE Lake Tahoe!!!
But, one day, I am going to go to this place I saw on the Travel Channel. The water rises in the day, and you can boat through it, and in the evening and morning, you can walk through that same area. It's a beautiful rock formation on the beach. It might be in Maine, but I am not sure. I have been looking for it ever since. What do you and your wife like to do? Perhaps go to some of the bat caves of the Carolinas or KY!
//www.visitcalais.com/real_calais.html this is a site I found that talks about the tide. Sounds fascinating!
//www.mainerec.com/wcounty0.asp?Category=136&PageNum=136 another write up
Message edited by author 2004-07-22 19:13:50.
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07/22/2004 07:20:33 PM · #4 |
Here is a place I've always wanted to go. I'm sure I could stay a week here and come out relaxed. It could be a base of exploration for all sorts of adventures too.
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07/22/2004 07:25:12 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by TechnoShroom:
Here is a place I've always wanted to go. I'm sure I could stay a week here and come out relaxed. It could be a base of exploration for all sorts of adventures too. |
Another option is the Banff Springs Hotel. Same kind of setting just 30 minutes from Lake Louise.
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07/22/2004 07:32:22 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by mirdonamy:
Personally, my biggest regret leaving FL was that I never got to the Keys. I lived in FL my entire life, but never went to Key West or anything. Snorkling in the Keys and Caribbean is supposed to be amazing!!!! So, if you are staying in the States, I'd recommend the Keys/Snorkeling, because I would want to go.
Also, you might consider Lake Tahoe. It's my favorite place in all of the US (so far). I haven't been to Yellowstone or Yosemite yet, but I LOVE Lake Tahoe!!!
But, one day, I am going to go to this place I saw on the Travel Channel. The water rises in the day, and you can boat through it, and in the evening and morning, you can walk through that same area. It's a beautiful rock formation on the beach. It might be in Maine, but I am not sure. I have been looking for it ever since. What do you and your wife like to do? Perhaps go to some of the bat caves of the Carolinas or KY!
//www.visitcalais.com/real_calais.html this is a site I found that talks about the tide. Sounds fascinating!
//www.mainerec.com/wcounty0.asp?Category=136&PageNum=136 another write up |
That sounds like the bay of Fundy inbetween Nova Scotia and New Brunswick right beside Maine, It has the larges tides in the world.The whole area is beautiful! |
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07/22/2004 07:53:49 PM · #7 |
| If money isnt an option :o) You can always come to Australia. I guarantee you wont want to leave. |
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07/22/2004 08:19:21 PM · #8 |
Grand Manan Island -Bay of Fundy-Years ago, very quiet and relaxing, lots of whales about this time of year!I hope to go back before to long!!
  
Out East, not quite down under though!I would love to lisit you one day, Lisa!!
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07/22/2004 08:25:15 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by lentil:
If money isnt an option :o) You can always come to Australia. I guarantee you wont want to leave. |
Not ideal for a quick week long holiday though :) You'd spend about 4 days of it travelling...
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07/22/2004 08:33:59 PM · #10 |
Catalina Island, but a week is more then enough there.
Road trip, hit Zion and LasVegas (fly into vegas and rent a car)
Yosimite
North rim of the Grand Canyon
Oregon
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07/22/2004 08:38:07 PM · #11 |
| I have wanted to go to Zion and the Grand Canyon for over ten years now, hope to soon! |
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07/22/2004 09:00:19 PM · #12 |
| How about a round robin. Pick out one dpc person in a state/city you think would be nice to visit. Fly there. Then find another one nearby and rent a car to drive there. Fill up your week traveling from one dpc person to another, taking pictures of their towns and enjoying their company and then fly back home. The wife might get bored but you'd have a great time. |
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07/22/2004 09:00:27 PM · #13 |
Originally posted by louddog:
Catalina Island, but a week is more then enough there. |
I worked on the island during summers for several years and I would have to agree. I would say longer than three days and you'll start to become very bored.
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07/22/2004 09:11:58 PM · #14 |
Lake Powell (never been there...)
Santa Fe/ New Mexico/ White Sands National Park
Grand Tetons/ Wyoming (some great spa resorts, and beautiful scenery)
California Coast/ San Francisco/ Napa valley/ wine country - again beautiful and plenty of relaxing to be done
Washington/ Seattle/ Mt St Helens/ Olympic National Park/ whale watching
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07/22/2004 09:14:51 PM · #15 |
I suggest Cabot Trail in Nova Scotia. This is known to be one of the best scenic drives in the world and by many, the most beautiful place in North America.
//www.novascotia.com/howtogetaround/cabot/default.htm
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07/22/2004 10:11:39 PM · #16 |
It would help to know where you're starting from. I'm only familiar with the East Coast. A drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway makes a great (and cheap) photo vacation. Along the way there's the Cherokee Indian reservation, Craggy Gardens, Mount Mitchell, Grandfather Mountain, various waterfalls, caves, wildlife hikes, panning for rubies in Franklin, etc.
Others in this thread have suggested more spectacular places you could visit, but the only real cost on the Parkway trip would be gasoline and a hotel or B&B along the way. Some attractions may charge a small fee. |
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07/22/2004 10:14:46 PM · #17 |
| If you want a vacation that's REALLY out of this world, try the Star Hill Inn. |
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07/22/2004 11:01:30 PM · #18 |
You could try a drive around the coast in the Great Lake State of Michigan. Thousands of miles of coaslines and the most lighthouses in the world. Not to mention dunes, the Big Mac, Macinaw Island, the Yupe (can't forget the Yupers eh?) Sault Ste Marie and the locks...
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07/22/2004 11:21:33 PM · #19 |
I've always wanted to go to the Sundance Resort.
There's even a photo workshop you could take:
//www.sundanceresort.com/art_center_classes_photo.htm
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07/22/2004 11:40:02 PM · #20 |
If you are on the west coast, I would recomend either of the following:
Drive along US Route 1 and then over to Yosemite
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Grand Canyon
It is really hard to beat the national parks in terms of vacation value: absolutely beautiful and reasonably priced.
A trip down US 1 (starting in SF and heading South and then over to Yosemite) is a great way to spend a week for little expense. You get beautiful ocean views, interesting towns, some really open spaces, and a great park at teh end. My wife and I did it before we had kids. Since then, we've literally been all over, but that was really great.
Grand Canyon was also good, but it might not entertain you for an entire week.
Whatever you choose, have a great time.
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07/22/2004 11:59:54 PM · #21 |
where are you starting from?
I recommend beautiful british columbia, especially the west coast.
the mexican riveria is great and so are the islands in northern greece. |
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07/23/2004 12:21:33 AM · #22 |
Actually we're starting from northern louisiana (but we're originally from new orleans). The biggest problem is that we are planning alittle late in the game to get good airfares and additionally the trip is only for approx. 7 days + 2 for travel. It's amazing how much we seem to have in common! I'd love to go to greenland, iceland, banff (was looking online tonight), talked about lake louise, been to napa (want to go to oregon), etc... SO MANY BEAUTIFUL PLACES!
please don't beat me though. alaska seemed booked up unless we wanted to get back home at about 4 in the morning and have to work the next day at 8. Anyway, long story short, we're probably going on a cruise so I can scuba and explore belize, but I have heard that belize is absolutely gorgeous. My wife amanda seemed really happy with the choice so I think I'll end happy with it too :)
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07/23/2004 01:58:23 AM · #23 |
Yeah, I think this is the place I saw on the travel channel. It was soooo beautiful!!!
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