4 weeks in February or October. Where would YOU go?
 

I have a four-week sabbatical coming up in 2010 and I’m in desperate need of inspiration!

Where would you go if you had 4 weeks in either February or October, and a modest budget of $10,000 for 2 people.

I’m in my 30s, will be travelling with my partner, and would like to leisurely explore an area or country (rather than visiting 8 countries). Prefer to roam around, enjoy cafes, markets, architecture, scenery. Ideally weather would be in the range of 65-75.

October - Italy

February - Argentina

October - Spain

Well, in that "I love Italy" I would chose Italy and go in October. It does sound as though you would enjoy Italy, Travellin, although it might not be as warm as you would like but who knows as the weather patterns keep changing.

Southern Spain if Feb

Anywhere in Spain if October

Italy October

How about Ecuador,including the Galapagos Islands. There's history and culture in the highlands, the islands and the Amazon. You could even make it to Cuzco, Peru as well.

Turkey

Turkey in October

Southern Spain (Andalucia) and Morocco. Good value for money, plenty of interesting architecture and markets, friendly people and a good chance of dry, fair weather.

Why not the South of India in February ? the weather would be good and you can make it fit your budget..

Argentina in February, at least if you aren't in Ushuaia or some such place, will be rather more than 65-75 during the day, generally. But you could definitely do the trip cheaply. I'm not sure of the weather in October in Argentina.

Otherwise, in Europe, if you are aiming for a cheaper trip, southern Spain is a great suggestion for either month (although I'm not sure of the weather). I could easily envision having 4 "bases" in a 4-week trip to Spain (or maybe you might even choose to do some "bases" in Portugal). That would allow sufficient time to enjoy each spot, and you would also see a lot.

I always think sooner is better than later for a trip, because who knows what will happen if you delay it.

Portugal - we just got back and I found it very affordable compared to other European destinations. Click my name for my trip report.

Thanks so much, everyone! This gives me lots of options to think about.

andalucia, greece or sicily.

i would go for october, not feb.