Suggestions for mini-break please!
Apr 26th 2006, 2:23 am
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Re: Suggestions for mini-break please!
Take them to Daytona during "Bike week".
Apr 26th 2006, 2:24 am
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Unless you're thinking about hiking into the Canyon, then 2 days is more than enough, as there isn't much to do, although it is well worth the trip. It will be pretty hot that time of year also. Vegas isn't that far away, but of course if she is 19, that rules out casino hopping and drinking, i.e. 99% of the fun to be had there. Phoenix isn't that far away either, but once again, the heat will be pretty tough in july.
Apr 26th 2006, 6:16 am
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Re: Suggestions for mini-break please!
Originally Posted by Hiro11
Hmmm... I dunno. Let me think.... maybe....
Chicago?
Chicago?
I would deffo second that one - totally beautiful, it's right on Lake Michigan, lots to see and do, very friendly, mega shopping, extremely diverse ... you can't go wrong with going to Chicago
Apr 26th 2006, 2:28 pm
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Well if you like history and stuff, going to the seat of power in this country might be an idea. Yup, Good Ole DC. Lots of stuff to see there!! Take a tour of the FBI building, drive down to Virginia to see the CIA, (just drive by, don't sit and take photos OK- HINT). Lots of stuff to do in DC.
Apr 26th 2006, 3:17 pm
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Originally Posted by Pimpbot
Unless you're thinking about hiking into the Canyon, then 2 days is more than enough, as there isn't much to do, although it is well worth the trip. It will be pretty hot that time of year also. Vegas isn't that far away, but of course if she is 19, that rules out casino hopping and drinking, i.e. 99% of the fun to be had there. Phoenix isn't that far away either, but once again, the heat will be pretty tough in july.
I agree - we are about to do Vegas, GC, monument valley and four corners. Couple of days more than enough at the Canyon - and the hotels arent expensive - they arent especially good either!!!
Apr 26th 2006, 3:57 pm
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Mt. St. Helens is having a quite spell ...
Apr 26th 2006, 3:58 pm
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Originally Posted by mozoo
I would deffo second that one - totally beautiful, it's right on Lake Michigan, lots to see and do, very friendly, mega shopping, extremely diverse ... you can't go wrong with going to Chicago
Apr 26th 2006, 4:02 pm
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Originally Posted by Celsius
... and the reasons are???
Chicago's the place to go.....
Apr 26th 2006, 4:05 pm
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Originally Posted by Celsius
... and the reasons are???
Apr 26th 2006, 4:09 pm
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Re: Suggestions for mini-break please!
Originally Posted by dbark
Daughter 1, age 19, who lives in the UK - is coming over in July and we want to take a short family vacation - that would be hubby & me, and two daughters 16 & 19. Daughter 1 suggested the Grand Canyon - but I thought it would be prohibitively expensive especially in July. Another possibility is Florida - we could drive there - but I think they're a bit old for Disney, and beaches get old after a day, especially as Daughter 1 is very fair-skinned and burns in a snap.
Can anyone suggest an 'interesting' short break (4 or 5 days?) destination that would not take days to get to from Arkansas? Daughters 1 & 2 would enjoy a bit of shopping, eating out and sightseeing. Parents would be glad just to get through those few days without too much fighting .....
Can anyone suggest an 'interesting' short break (4 or 5 days?) destination that would not take days to get to from Arkansas? Daughters 1 & 2 would enjoy a bit of shopping, eating out and sightseeing. Parents would be glad just to get through those few days without too much fighting .....
Colorado's got some great mountain if you like out doors stuff not sure you can still ski or ride in July as they have already closed down 8 slopes already but it has been known in the past.
19 its going to be hard for her if she frequents the pubs back home in the UK, they card like crazy out here.
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Apr 26th 2006, 4:25 pm
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Re: Suggestions for mini-break please!
Originally Posted by Big D
I agree - we are about to do Vegas, GC, monument valley and four corners. Couple of days more than enough at the Canyon - and the hotels arent expensive - they arent especially good either!!!
Hubby loves monument valley, we spent hours driving around trying to find the Mexican Hat. Death Valley is worth a visit.
Apr 26th 2006, 4:32 pm
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Re: Suggestions for mini-break please!
Originally Posted by kingfisher241049
Well if you like history and stuff, going to the seat of power in this country might be an idea. Yup, Good Ole DC. Lots of stuff to see there!! Take a tour of the FBI building, drive down to Virginia to see the CIA, (just drive by, don't sit and take photos OK- HINT). Lots of stuff to do in DC.
DC is great, loads to do. All those museums, monuments, Arlington Cemetery and much more.
Years ago we were trying to find the Pentagon Mall, followed the signs and found ourselves in THE PENTAGON car park. Bet we wouldn't get that close today.
Apr 26th 2006, 10:42 pm
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Originally Posted by Jerseygirl
Great holiday. Watch Vegas Vacation before you go and try to fit in a tour of the Hoover Dam.
Hubby loves monument valley, we spent hours driving around trying to find the Mexican Hat. Death Valley is worth a visit.
Hubby loves monument valley, we spent hours driving around trying to find the Mexican Hat. Death Valley is worth a visit.
Yeah I have done it before but the wife's first time!! We done Vegas and the dam a few times too - love it out there!
When i was in Death Valley it rained!! Flash floods - bloody warm rain though
Apr 26th 2006, 10:51 pm
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Originally Posted by Jerseygirl
DC is great, loads to do. All those museums, monuments, Arlington Cemetery and much more.
Years ago we were trying to find the Pentagon Mall, followed the signs and found ourselves in THE PENTAGON car park. Bet we wouldn't get that close today.
Years ago we were trying to find the Pentagon Mall, followed the signs and found ourselves in THE PENTAGON car park. Bet we wouldn't get that close today.
Keep your head down LOL.
Apr 26th 2006, 11:21 pm
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Re: Suggestions for mini-break please!
Originally Posted by ironporer
Great shopping and nightlife ... watching the Cubs.[/B]
PS Actually, I prefer the Cub's Wrigley Stadium ... had a lot of character. Watched a couple of games there ... White Sox v. Cubs.