3 couples want to get away for 3-5 days while the kids are at camp around 3rd week of July '09. We need ideas. Will fly or drive. don't want Vegas, or a cruise. the guys want somewhere cooler(north), the girls wanted a beach or lake front. can be home rental or resort, not a "romantic getaway"
thanks for the help!!

I have not personally been to Sea Ranch in Northern Calif... north of Bodega bay...I think you can Google it for more information. There are houses and condo's..some on the beach....its quite popular for people in N. Calif. to go for a get away.

We enjoyed the Arbor House in Black Mountain, North Carolina - not sure if it will be too warm for you, but it's a great B&B right on a lake with mountains in the background. Asheville is 15 minutes away with Biltmore, etc.

How about Lake Tahoe?

the Vineyard?

The Vineyard is a good idea if you have the full 5 days. In season, 3 days is just too short a time, as things are so crowded.

There are also many possibilities on Cape Cod or in Maine. It would help to know your starting point, as you may not want to use up a big chunk of your time traveling to your vacation destination. Are you closer to the East Coast, West, etc?

Sorry!!! Just read your name... Assume that is your starting point???

We enjoyed Nantucket, also Cape Elizabeth in Maine.

Santa Barbara.

Lake Erie, specifically Kelley's Island.

thanks for all the great suggestions. I had thought about Colorado, but thats where the kids will be in camp at winter park, and freaked at the idea of the parents being in the same state! we can still go there, and just not tell them! Ive always wanted to go river rafting, and never have.
One couple in our group, are both school teachers, so that cuts down on the budget some, and lets face it, were from west texas, we're not real fancy out here!!
Tahoe sounds good, and the carolinas, I thought about looking for a VRBO on a lake somewhere.
I appreciate the help, and enjoy "travel talk"!

The San Juan Islands up in Washington might fit your needs. It's northern and cooler and has the waterfront that the girls are seeking. You could fly into Seattle.

Lake Tahoe is another good option.

1) North Shore of Minn

see www.northshorevisitor.com

It's one of our favorite places to escape the Texas summer heat. Beautiful scenery, very reasonable, some great restaurants and inns, plenty of lakes including of course Lake Superior. Great weather.

2) Coast of Maine

Would also agree with the suggestion of Seattle/San Juan Islands

dfr4848- the north shore of Minn looks interesting, which of these "towns" do you think would fit what we are looking for?