Some advice would be helpful...we are 5 couples, each celebrating 50th birthdays and looking for a great place to celebrate. Any suggestions? We would like to stay together at pehaps a villa at a resort . I think we'd have 4 nights . Have thought about a houseboat at Lake Powell. Most would be flying from the Northeast so would like to find a warm place that is a direct flight. Time of year is targetted at Sept. Thanks for any and all advice.

50th birthday - 50th state, Hawaii

Though it should be more than 4 nights.

The southwest in Sept are the match made in heaven. Quite a few places that would fit your bill.

What kind of activities do you like?

No direct flight to Lake Powell. From NE, you'd be looking at Phoenix.

With one stop, we could add Albuquerque which would get you Santa Fe and Taos, southwest Colorado[Durango], SE Utah [Moab].

Deb

DebitNM....thanks...like the outdoors..hiking, golf, tennis, etc...need a pool and I am sure the ladies would want a spa!

If you want to wow 'em - this will do it:

http://www.royalpalmshotel.com

Read my trip report [link to pictures too]

http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...1&tid=35098882

Deb