Vacation Input
 

Alright people, need help on 2 things...one, best friend is having a b-day in December and doesn't want to stay in town cuz her husband is threatening to embarrass her if she does...wanting to go somewhere fun, not too terribly far, and don't cost an arm and a leg, for about 3-4 days...any suggestions???

Also, me and hubby planning a vacay for end of January, first of February for 5-7 days, that will also not cost an arm and a leg...I've got lots of places in mind, but can't come to a decision...Let me know any places ya'll might could think of...wanting to go the caribbean preferably, but if something jumps out there as fun, I'll bite...

Thanks in advance!

Big Lake:grinpimp:
Yeah I know smartazz. Sorry couldnt help it.

what about going snow skiing??

Sean's dad suggested that, but I'm from Louisiana....I don't like the cold unless it involves hunting...I like the snow for like 4 hours then I'm like "Hot cocoa and brandy please."...:D

see, im the SAME WAY...but once you get out and ski, you actually get hot..

:puke:

Ever thought about Atlantis??? Take a look at this website!! http://www.atlantis.com/ I've been thinking about taking my wife there. theres a bunch of stuff to do there too.

it would probably be fun, but I am horribly uncoordinated...I fall going UP the steps...Snow might kill me...:*****:

Ok Salt, what I need to drink if I freezing my buns off?

friends just went to the atlantis...said it was AWESOME!

Gatorade? :rolleyes:

Thats what I hear.....I cant wait to get some time to go to Atlantis.

Ummm...don't think Gatorade will cut the cold...Maybe some Wild Turkey:D

haterade is some good stuff too...couple people on this site drink it :rolleyes::rolleyes:...wont say any names..

biloxi for the first, miami and the keys for the second

miami and the keys was on my list, so i'm definately looking at that one...

went to get away from mardi gras 2 years ago, so worth it

go fishing

I'd love to go fishing out there...I want to try out bonefishing...looks like fun...

that and redfishing and yellow tail snapper fishing in the mangroves

Go to Destin Fl

were doing florida in May...got people moving out there, so we're gonna go see them for a few days...I've never been to Florida...hubby's scared if I go, I'll be hooked...

thats what im talking about.:*****:

might say screw it and head off to Cancun...ain't bad at all in the winter...ain't going during summer or spring break, but the January is usually slow...

Winter break:eek:

you can still get buck wild on winter break...less standing in line...:D and no drunk college guys acting like complete morons...

Belize, Amergris Caye, or Mexico's Mayan Riveria....wait until December when that swine flu kicks up again, the place will be deserted.
We went down there during the last scare and absolutely had the place to ourselves.:D

was looking at the Riviera Maya too...my sister is refusing to go to Mexico cuz of the swine flu...I said I'll stay away from pigs and eat chicken...Drink the tequila, that'll kill anything...:*****:

Perdido Key, Fla. is not like the spring break places in Fla.
Seaside and Seagrove, Fla. are not either.
Lood up 30-a.com on the internet, then click the links at the top.
Good food, very quiet places. No high rise buildings either.

We went at the apex of the scare and it's nothing but BS. Put it to your sister this way...Mexico City had the majority right? If New York City had the flu, would you not travel to California. Believe me....good times there, and yes tequilla doesn't hurt a thing!:D

That movie Truman(with Jim Carrey) was made in Seaside. The town has brick streets.

I priced Fla during the flu bs as a backup...Mexico for 8 days all inclusive was still way cheaper. I do wanna go to Fla again someday though. Take the yaks and do a round trip down the West side to the Keys, see the Tortugas , and back up the East side. I'll have to checkout Seaside. Thanks for that tip.

we're gonna do a Florida road trip in may...try to visit as many places as possible

Colorado and New Mexico are very dry..............You can wear shorts and t-shirt in winter and not freeze....I lived there for the winter in 97...Just a heads up...............That's where I'd go.....Tim

You can also fish for "W" style fish. Coldest day of my life was right there!

Go go go !!!
 

i second that and third it !!!

BLB
 

Blondie,
That's an easy fix . 4 day cruise out of N.O. Cheap vacation overall .
4 day has stop in cozumel and progresso .
Best vacation value for your $$$$
Only type of vacation we take now usually an 8 day and at least one 4 or 5 day a year.:grinpimp:

kinda hit the nail on the head...that's what the hubby is wanting to do...5 day out of Galvaston, with stop in Progresso and Cozumel...We've done been on the boat out of New Orleans, so he wants a different boat...I love cruising, but at the same time, don't like being tied down to certain things at certain times...And these places we see, we only get to stay about 8 hours and that's just enough to tick you off...:D It's definately the best bang for your buck though...It's gonna be a toss up between a cruise, Cancun or Cozumel...Just depends on the best deal...

Yeah, my sister in law has a pic of her out in the snow with shorts and a tshirt...I thought she was suicidal and she was like "It's not as cold as it looks."...my father in law lives in Gatlinburg and is wanting us to come up there for a few days too...

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Carnival has some great sales right now saw 4 day for $199pp / N.O.
have to look at galveston for sales

the one we're looking at is 5 day, oceanview, gratuities paid up front, progresso and cozumel, all said and done for 935...I looked at the excursions and it came up to about 1350 total...that ain't bad...you can fly to Cozumel for that much, but can't do nothing...:*****:

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We had our first balconie cabin back in may and now it's a must have.
Must renew membership in balconie club yearly to maintain good standing in club.

how bout a week in the smokey mountains in a cool log cabin on a trout stream?

Do not go to Jamaica!

Went to jamaica this spring,best vacation Ive ever been on. Went to the bluefields bay villas. They have a website you can check out. Of course its not the cheapest thing in the world,but it was about the same cost as disney this past fall. THis is five star all the way.You have your own driver pick you up at the airport,drive you to the south side of the island where you arrive at your private villa,private beach,and are waited on hand and foot. You have your own driver to drive you wherever you want any time you want,a full staff of chef waiter,butler,maid,gardener. Three full course meals a day served on your outdoor veranda overlooking the ocean,beautiful sunsets,messages in your room that opens to the ocean. wonderful experience,didnt want to come home. We also hired a local fisherman to come pick us up in his boat at our beach and take us about 8 mi. out and deepsea fish. Will definately go back as often as we can.