Vacation ideas in the US?
Aug 3rd 2007, 3:49 pm
#16
Lost in BE Cyberspace
Thread Starter
Joined: Jul 2007
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Posts: 8,497
Aug 3rd 2007, 4:25 pm
#19
Lost in BE Cyberspace
Thread Starter
Joined: Jul 2007
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Posts: 8,497
Aug 4th 2007, 1:32 am
#23
Account Closed
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 15,019
Re: Vacation ideas in the US?
good choice, we were there last october visiting the islands however maui is much prettier than hawaii imo.
Last edited by TruBrit; Aug 4th 2007 at 1:37 am.
Aug 4th 2007, 2:09 am
#24
@matthewb76
Joined: Jul 2003
Location: Missouri
Posts: 21,886
Re: Vacation ideas in the US?
Hi all,
My husband and I are trying to pick out a place to visit for 7-10 days in September and are stuck. It's going to have to be within the US as I haven't renewed my passport yet and there's no way that could happen in time with the delays.
Any places where you've been and enjoyed yourself? We're struggling to come up with an idea that sounds appealing.
If anyone else is looking for ideas - we've had a blast in New Orleans, and enjoyed coastal Maine very much last year.
Thanks!
Kathy
My husband and I are trying to pick out a place to visit for 7-10 days in September and are stuck. It's going to have to be within the US as I haven't renewed my passport yet and there's no way that could happen in time with the delays.
Any places where you've been and enjoyed yourself? We're struggling to come up with an idea that sounds appealing.
If anyone else is looking for ideas - we've had a blast in New Orleans, and enjoyed coastal Maine very much last year.
Thanks!
Kathy
Aug 4th 2007, 2:14 am
#25
Concierge
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 46,468
Re: Vacation ideas in the US?
Now that is something I would love.
What about the Outer Banks in the Carolinas. Rent a cottage for your time there and visit the many interesting islands, play golf, sail, relax.
Aug 4th 2007, 3:11 am
#26
Unmitigated Gall
Joined: Dec 2006
Location: it's still too dark to tell
Posts: 16,162
Re: Vacation ideas in the US?
I second the PNW, beautiful country and mild weather. The Olympic Peninsula is great for outdoors stuff (Hurricane Ridge, Lake Crescent, the Hoh Rainforest, Olympic Nat'l Park) and has some very quaint small towns. Port Townsend being the best example. You can also take the ferry to Victoria (although I'm not sure of the passport situation) or a take whale watching trip. Then you're only a couple hours or less by ferry to Seattle. I love it up there! I'll see if I can find a couple pics from our last trip.
Last edited by another bloody yank; Aug 4th 2007 at 4:14 am.
Aug 4th 2007, 3:13 am
#27
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 5,763
Re: Vacation ideas in the US?
September is about the time of year when the weather in Chicago is bearable. 
Then you could drive around to Wisconsin and take the ferry over to Michigan, then stay in Saugatuck (beautiful town on Lake Michigan).
Then you could drive around to Wisconsin and take the ferry over to Michigan, then stay in Saugatuck (beautiful town on Lake Michigan).
Aug 4th 2007, 4:12 am
#28
Lost in BE Cyberspace
Thread Starter
Joined: Jul 2007
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Posts: 8,497
Re: Vacation ideas in the US?
Thanks! Technically I think the passport isn't a problem for going to Canada until 2008 - especially if you're not going by air to Canada. From what I read - worst case scenario I'd have to show proof that I'd submitted an application for a passport and that it had been received.
I'm still kicking myself for not getting that taken care of - but this would be an expensive time to go to Europe, etc. anyway - so it forces me to resist. There's a chance we may go to Russia next summer or that I may go to India next Spring, so I definitely need to do that.
I'd love to see your pics ABY!
I'm still kicking myself for not getting that taken care of - but this would be an expensive time to go to Europe, etc. anyway - so it forces me to resist. There's a chance we may go to Russia next summer or that I may go to India next Spring, so I definitely need to do that.
I'd love to see your pics ABY!
Aug 4th 2007, 4:22 am
#29
I approved this message
Joined: Dec 2004
Location: Chicago
Posts: 2,425
Re: Vacation ideas in the US?
Kauai
Na Pali and Waimea Canyon are some of the greatest hiking areas anywhere.
Na Pali and Waimea Canyon are some of the greatest hiking areas anywhere.
Aug 4th 2007, 4:32 am
#30
Unmitigated Gall
Joined: Dec 2006
Location: it's still too dark to tell
Posts: 16,162
Re: Vacation ideas in the US?
Thanks! Technically I think the passport isn't a problem for going to Canada until 2008 - especially if you're not going by air to Canada. From what I read - worst case scenario I'd have to show proof that I'd submitted an application for a passport and that it had been received.
I'm still kicking myself for not getting that taken care of - but this would be an expensive time to go to Europe, etc. anyway - so it forces me to resist. There's a chance we may go to Russia next summer or that I may go to India next Spring, so I definitely need to do that.
I'd love to see your pics ABY!
I'm still kicking myself for not getting that taken care of - but this would be an expensive time to go to Europe, etc. anyway - so it forces me to resist. There's a chance we may go to Russia next summer or that I may go to India next Spring, so I definitely need to do that.
I'd love to see your pics ABY!
Everything there is so beautiful, coming from the oak forests and flatland of the Midwest I was in awe. I hope you like the pics, I didn't resize 'em so they took 40min to upload, :curse: dial up!
