If you had 5 days to relax, $1000 to spend (with airfare already covered), where would you travel in the US?
Jul 28th, 2008, 05:41 PM
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If you had 5 days to relax, $1000 to spend (with airfare already covered), where would you travel in the US?
Here is the situation: My husband and I love to light hike (sometimes backcountry camp, spend time in the outdoors; we like beaches (usually ones with rocks and tidepools); neither one of us like hot places. We have 5 days and free airline miles. Where should we go? We want to relax, but we are on a $1000 budget. We are game for anything 
So, where have you been that was absolutely fabulous/relaxing and why was it so great?
Thank you for the help!
So, where have you been that was absolutely fabulous/relaxing and why was it so great?Thank you for the help!
Jul 28th, 2008, 05:53 PM
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It may be moot where you want to go, it may matter where you can get tickets to.. it is becoming more difficult to get FF tickets.
I would figure your dates, and do some checking on the airline website.
Where are you coming from; where have you already been that you don't want to go to again; how long a flight do you want to take; what time of year; what kind of accomodations...
Deb
I would figure your dates, and do some checking on the airline website.
Where are you coming from; where have you already been that you don't want to go to again; how long a flight do you want to take; what time of year; what kind of accomodations...
Deb
Jul 28th, 2008, 05:55 PM
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Monterey, CA hiking toward Pacific Grove and 17 mile drive. Many affordable hotels and restaurants in Monterey and Carmel.
When bored with the Monterey peninsula, head south to Big Sur or north to Half Moon.
When bored with the Monterey peninsula, head south to Big Sur or north to Half Moon.
Jul 29th, 2008, 05:16 AM
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The Upper Peninsula of Michigan. There are 100,000 people in the whole thing, so it is beautiful and pristine. It won't be hot and there are tons of natural things to do. The Lake Superior coastline is gorgeous.
Porcupine Mountains
http://www.porcupinemountains.com/
Isle Royal National Park (no cars there, only hiking)
http://www.nps.gov/isro/
Pictured Rocks
http://www.nps.gov/piro/
Lighthouse B&Bs & Tours
http://www.michigan.org/Things-to-Do...s/Default.aspx
Cool college town
http://www.mtu.edu/
http://www.cityofhoughton.com/
Mine your own copper
http://www.exploringthenorth.com/redmetal/tours.html
Porcupine Mountains
http://www.porcupinemountains.com/
Isle Royal National Park (no cars there, only hiking)
http://www.nps.gov/isro/
Pictured Rocks
http://www.nps.gov/piro/
Lighthouse B&Bs & Tours
http://www.michigan.org/Things-to-Do...s/Default.aspx
Cool college town
http://www.mtu.edu/
http://www.cityofhoughton.com/
Mine your own copper
http://www.exploringthenorth.com/redmetal/tours.html
Jul 29th, 2008, 05:28 AM
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I'd also vote for the Monterey Peninsula. Always comfortable in summer, a little of everything to see and do. Carmel is one of the most quaint and charming villages in the country. easy walk to stunning shoreline from in-town accommodations.
Jul 29th, 2008, 08:01 AM
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Thank you for all of the advice! All of the suggestions sound like they would be wonderful choices. I think I will check with the airline to see which of the options is do-able.
Thanks again!
Thanks again!
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I think your question demands two different answers.
One being my own preferences and another addressing your interests.
The relative geographic remoteness of where I am does play a part in this, as do the implications of your stated preferences.
I'm gonna "visualize Salt Lake City" as the most appealing spot (...in my mind, right now) that comes to mind for the great outdoors AND "relaxing".
No, you won't find any appealing beaches nearby but you can find the outdoors in abundance and all of the amenities of a smaller city complete with an atmosphere that is somewhat 'protected' from riff-raff by the heavy religious overtones of the area.
SLC is beautiful and small enough to take-in during a short stay. So much so that it would leave plenty of time for excursions out into nearby nature.
The place is even somewhat suitable geographically and in terms of accessibility by air.
(***NOT to imply that I couldn't think of other, perhaps even better answers in due time)
One being my own preferences and another addressing your interests.
The relative geographic remoteness of where I am does play a part in this, as do the implications of your stated preferences.
I'm gonna "visualize Salt Lake City" as the most appealing spot (...in my mind, right now) that comes to mind for the great outdoors AND "relaxing".
No, you won't find any appealing beaches nearby but you can find the outdoors in abundance and all of the amenities of a smaller city complete with an atmosphere that is somewhat 'protected' from riff-raff by the heavy religious overtones of the area.
SLC is beautiful and small enough to take-in during a short stay. So much so that it would leave plenty of time for excursions out into nearby nature.
The place is even somewhat suitable geographically and in terms of accessibility by air.
(***NOT to imply that I couldn't think of other, perhaps even better answers in due time)
