Need A New U.S. City
 

Hello

We've been to NY, NJ, orlando, tamp and miami FL, Aspen & Vale Colorado, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Denver and Washington (Capital)

What other U.S. Cities would you recommend for the month of Feb? We don't plan to go skiing/snowboarding this year, so it doesn't necessary have to be a snow town. - unless there is something better than aspen

we are a couple of 21 + 25

Thanks!!

Ashmita

Los Angeles, San Diego, Santa Barbara etc. southern California

I'll probably get slammed for this because the weather there in Feb is awful, but how about Chicago? Museums, theater, shopping, nice restaurants, and some good hotels. Just a thought . . .

There are sooooo many cities in the US. I guess just list some here?

Chicago, Boston, New Orleans, Charleston (SC), Atlanta, Savannah, Phoenix, Santa Fe, Salt Lake City, LA, San Diego, Seattle

And there are so many more. Any of them would be good any time of year. Obviously the northern cities are colder, but you can still survive and enjoy them plenty. I'd suggest either getting out a map and just seeing what strikes your fancy, or else post here with a LOT more information (budget & interests primarily) and people can help narrow it down for you.

New Orleans!!! But be aware of Mardi Gras dates, in case you want to celebrate it...or avoid it.

A lot will depend on what you want to do but here are a few places to consider:

Santa Fe, NM
New Orleans, LA
San Antonio, TX
Boston, MA
Charleston, SC

New Orleans for Mardi Gras first weekend in Feb. Then on Wednesday after Mardi Gras Day, recover with a leisurely drive up to St. Francisville, Louisiana and Natchez, Mississippi and stay at a few plantations and B&B's.

Is Hawaii still part of the US?

love
roxy

Late Feb in San Miguel de Allende, MX is VG.
M

turn_it-on, the last time I checked Hawaii was one of our states! Sure hope it still is. We would not want to lose that beautiful gem! ((R))

I second the Salt Lake City suggestion, beautiful place!

There is nothing better than Aspen.

I like the Mexico suggestion. That's where we're going--Oaxaca, Puebla, and San Miguel. Another good choice is Puerta Vallarta if you get a hotel that is in town or a convenient walk to town.

Atlanta in Feb would be ok,you could get very lucky weather wise and enjoy a few 70degree days or highs of 20 and snow/ice! Exploring the North Ga mountains would be less crowds,and a trip up Stone Mountain would offer great,clear views with no haze/smoke!

subash - do you own a dartboard?

LOL TripleSec!

subash, Charleston, SC.

margie - my sister in law just came back from chicago - thanks for the idea but we were thinking of something different.

roxy - we live in st.lucia and i am originally from barbados so hawaii is out of the question! plz we don't really want a beach holiday :) we get it all year round but thanks!

We just came back from paris in november - honestly we are looking for something to top that - it really was one of the best holidays ever!

Thanks again for all your help

TripleSec--I have a friend who does use the dart, a blindfold, and a big world map. That is how she and her SIL decide where they are going for 2 weeks every year. She has been to some amazing places. I'm not sure I have the guts to do that. I would probably keep throwing the dart until it came to a place I wanted to go to, lol!

What about Scottsdale AZ and the Sedona area of Arizona? The desert has weather that would not be too hot or too cold. It is a different climate than your used to. It also has great spas and golf if you like that sort of thing!

Come on out to the Flathead Valley in beautiful northwest Montana.

Well now knowing where you're from etc. I do think a month exploring southern California from the Baja peninsula up to maybe the Hearst Castle would be great. Otherwise, pick a few key southern cities to explore. New Orleans, Savannah, Charleston...

sigh... i wish he was into spas and golfing! no such luck!

right now he has the idea of montreal - any opinions on that? i know it's not a U.S. city..

Paris is Paris, I don't know that you're going to find many places to top it.

If you're looking to spend a month, perhaps a trip up the California coast will be enjoyable. Start in San Diego and work your way north.

With a month to travel, you could easily do multiple cities.

If I had a month to travel in February, I might consider somewhere like Australia or Southeast Asia. It won't be Paris, but a month spent traveling through "Oz", will certainly be a great trip.

Do you mean for the entire month of Feb, or just during the month? Are you still thinking of Montreal? I'm not sure how much time you have, but there is not much to do there that would last more than 3-4 days except take in the ambience. Maybe you could combine it with Burlington, VT. Also, what about Toronto? There are several ethnic neighborhoods that are fun to visit, plus several museums, great shopping, restaurants etc.

Montreal is wonderful, but in February?

We actually were there last early December for my 59th - the very first late snow of 3 or 4 inches was actually quite romantic, but the NE US got blasted with 2 or 3 feet and Montreal was on the western edge of the N'Easter.
I would not go in February, and I really hope never to see snow again (well, maybe at 37000 ft X'ing the Alps).
Like jimjim, I think colonial MX would interest you.
San Diego is best in September and October, and I think March/April better in the US South.
M

Montreal is wonderful, and so is Chicago, but in February?

We actually were in Montreal last early December for my 59th - the very late first snow of 3 or 4 inches was actually quite romantic, but the NE US got blasted with 2 or 3 feet and Montreal was on the western edge of the N'Easter.
I would not go in February, and I really hope never to see snow again (well, maybe at 37000 ft X'ing the Alps to Italia).
Like jimjim, I think colonial MX would interest you.
San Diego is best in September and October, and I think March/April better in the US South.
M

Phoenix/Scottsdale/Tucson/Sedona, AZ