Where should the mrs and I go on vacation for a week?

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I have access to my family's timeshare this year. We can go to any RCI resort. We have one weeks worth of points available.

The GF and I are thinking about going somewhere towards the latter part of August. I don't know what's cool, but I'm guessing those of you with more life experience do.

We're pretty active people, so we would like to do more activities versus relaxing by a pool having drinks. I would say these activities tend to be more towards the museum/site seeing/going to shows side of things versus hiking or bike riding, etc.

We're pretty tight on cash right now, so ideally it's someplace that has relatively inexpensive flights from MKE/CHI.

Last summer we went to Texas, so most other of the contiguous states are fair game (with a few obvious exceptions being those really close in proximity to WI such as Ill, MI, MN, IA).

All suggestions appreciated. Two places that we've kicked around were NC and the northwest WA/OR area.

Thanks!

[Little Whiskey]

two of my fav states are Idaho and Maine

[Iron Mike]

I have access to my family's timeshare this year. We can go to any RCI resort. We have one weeks worth of points available.

Two places that we've kicked around were NC and the northwest WA/OR area.

I'd suggest Ocean Shores, WA or Port Townsend, WA....Cheesey can give you the details.

[Skunkwood]

I would suggest Maine or Oregon.

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Please provide reasons for your answers so I can formulate a compelling argument as to why this is a good idea. Thanks!

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Bump. Going the last week of August. Is there a nice play in the Caribbean that isn't outrageously hot at the end of August?

[MJZiggy]

Bump. Going the last week of August. Is there a nice play in the Caribbean that isn't outrageously hot at the end of August?

The Caribbean is surrounded by water. It doesn't get outrageously hot until you get a little inland. Pick an island and go. Try St. Kitts or Nevis or something even though they're Atlantic.

[Freak Out]

NYC....Hells Kitchen in August is fucking awesome for rapes and knife fights.

[Freak Out]

How about the Carolina coast...? I've always wanted to explore the Grand Banks.

[Deputy Nutz]

How about uranus?

[Deputy Nutz]

Boliva? good fucking coffee.

[Deputy Nutz]

They got time shares on Uranus?


Now I know of the people that actually buy time shares. Brutal.

[MJZiggy]

Oh, I forgot. Check with the Red Cross before you go and make sure you're not going to be in any malaria zones. Mike can't donate blood for either six months or a year because we took a cruise that stopped on Roadan.

[MadtownPacker]

Come to central Cali and we will get lit and go to Yosemite. The waterfalls are badass right now. People are even dying to see them.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43815801/ns/us_news-life/t/hikers-who-went-over-yosemite-falls-presumed-dead/

[Freak Out]

Sadly Yosemite has turned into a cluster.

[Little Whiskey]

st kitts is nice so is st marrteen. i'm not sure why you would want to go there in the summer. go to warm spots in the winter and cool spots in the summer.

[retailguy]

Bump. Going the last week of August. Is there a nice play in the Caribbean that isn't outrageously hot at the end of August?

When you posted this thread, it rubbed me wrong, but I couldn't figure it out.

Today, it hit me. You're planning a vacation for you and your (soon to be) wife. Several suggestions were posted, to which you asked for "reasons for your answers so I can formulate..."

That's it. The "I" part. I can't believe it isn't "so WE can formulate".

Have you asked the (soon to be) missus, where SHE wants to go? That's your answer. Take her where SHE would like to go. Sadly, I think you'll tell her where she's going.

[Scott Campbell]

I'd suggest Ocean Shores, WA or Port Townsend, WA....Cheesey can give you the details.


Port Townsend is cool. +1

[mraynrand]

Oh, I forgot. Check with the Red Cross before you go and make sure you're not going to be in any malaria zones. Mike can't donate blood for either six months or a year because we took a cruise that stopped on Roadan.


Tell him to be extra careful for the next several months, because if he doesn't donate, he can't get blood if he needs it.

[SkinBasket]

When you posted this thread, it rubbed me wrong, but I couldn't figure it out.

Today, it hit me. You're planning a vacation for you and your (soon to be) wife. Several suggestions were posted, to which you asked for "reasons for your answers so I can formulate..."

That's it. The "I" part. I can't believe it isn't "so WE can formulate".

Have you asked the (soon to be) missus, where SHE wants to go? That's your answer. Take her where SHE would like to go. Sadly, I think you'll tell her where she's going.

It is his dad's timeshare after all.

Aside from that, I think you might be thinking about partial more than is healthy.

[MJZiggy]

Tell him to be extra careful for the next several months, because if he doesn't donate, he can't get blood if he needs it.

He's probably got some sort of blood karma saved up, I'm sure.

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When you posted this thread, it rubbed me wrong, but I couldn't figure it out.

Today, it hit me. You're planning a vacation for you and your (soon to be) wife. Several suggestions were posted, to which you asked for "reasons for your answers so I can formulate..."

That's it. The "I" part. I can't believe it isn't "so WE can formulate".

Have you asked the (soon to be) missus, where SHE wants to go? That's your answer. Take her where SHE would like to go. Sadly, I think you'll tell her where she's going.

Thanks RG. We have no opinion on the matter we're looking for insight.

Cheesey, what can you tell me that's awesome about WA! I've been to Washington before when I was like 10, so I don't remember much about it! Fill me in!! Thanks!

[Scott Campbell]

Th ferry to Victoria. The ferry to the San Juans. Microclimates galore.

[MJZiggy]

Th ferry to Victoria. The ferry to the San Juans. Microclimates galore.

I just read on Facebook that a friend of mine booked a trip to the San Juans and whale watching. It sounds wonderful.

[Scott Campbell]

I just read on Facebook that a friend of mine booked a trip to the San Juans and whale watching. It sounds wonderful.


I love it up there.

[Freak Out]

The west is the best.

[retailguy]

The west is the best.

Agree. I have fond memories of my 10 years in Washington.

Ok, Partial, here is a list of things to do.

1. If I could only do one thing, I would visit Mount St. Helens. I crossed the hill into the blast zone in 1996, almost 17 years after it erupted and will never forget it. We spent the weekend down there in Longview and had a great time. The drive out to the mountain along the Toutle river is spectacular, the park is very nice, with some nice visitors centers. I bought a CD at a souvenier shop as I exited the freeway, that walks you through things as you drive to the mountain. It was awesome. Lots of hiking trails too. A MUST see. You'll never forget it.

http://mountsthelens.com/

2. Seattle Space Needle/Seattle Center - Typical tourist attraction, but you can see all of Metro Seattle from the top of it. The restaurant food is basic, not great, but the space needle spins very slowly so it offers great views of the city and Lake Washington, which is equally spectacular. There is an amusement part, called Fun Forest Amusement at the base of the space needle. More geared towards kids, but fun to walk through.

http://www.spaceneedle.com/

3. Paul Allen's Experience Music Project - I think it's right there at Seattle Center, but truthfully have never been inside. It gets good reviews, just not my cup of tea.

http://www.empmuseum.org/index.asp

4. Museum of Flight - Haven't been here either, but fun nonetheless.

http://www.museumofflight.org/

5. Boeing in Everett - I believe they still give tours of the production facility there. It's a fantastic tour, you'll love it.

http://www.boeing.com/commercial/tours/index.html

6. Pike Place market - Again a touristy attraction, I went once. When else will you see fish mongers throwing fresh salmon across the room to each other? Gotta see it once. Great seafood there too, btw, plus the expected touristy shops.

http://www.pikeplacemarket.org/

7. Safeco Field - They give tours. The park is really nice, and worth your time visiting. since the mariners suck you can readily get tickets, it's a fun enjoyable way to watch a game too.

http://mlb.mlb.com/sea/ballpark/safeco_field_tours.jsp

8. Washington Park Arboretum - If you like to walk you'll love it. Spectacular and well maintained and located along the shores of Lake Washington. Part of the University of Washington Botanical Gardens.

http://depts.washington.edu/uwbg/gardens/wpa.shtml

9. Alki Beach Park - Located in the chic West Seattle neighborhood, it offers spectacular sunsets over the Olympic Mountains, and it is where "anyone who is anyone" hangs out at the beach. I went once, found it beautiful, but too crowed for me. You'll probably love it.

http://www.seattle.gov/parks/park_detail.asp?ID=445

10. Seattle Waterfront - I guess I'd be remiss if I failed to mention it. Again, I went once, but I've been to the pier in San Francisco, and it doesn't compare.... But, I think Daniels Broiler is down there somewhere, and offers fairly good seafood (if you are into a chain like atmosphere).

http://www.seattle.gov/tour/water.htm


Personally, I wouldn't spend a lot of time in Seattle, though there is lots to do. I lived Northwest of Seattle, so I'm partial to that, but hey, that's what I'm familiar with.

11. - Take a ferry from Anacortes to Friday Harbor - The San Juan islands are spectacular any time of the year, and the ferry ride is remarkable. You can take your car, or just walk on, your choice. You can drive on the Island, but not a bunch to see outside of Friday Harbor. It's a nice little town, with the common tourist shops, and good food. It's a good afternoon there.

http://www.fridayharbor.org/

12. Deception Pass State Park - This is my "home away from home". I love Deception Pass. I used to drive across it everyday, and is one of the most majestic sites I've ever seen in the world. I understand that there is now a charter company giving tours of the pass, but I was long gone before they started. Drive to Deception pass, it's my #2 "can't miss it" thing to do. You can camp and hike in the park. I guess you could swim too, but the Pacific is really cold.

http://www.parks.wa.gov/parks/?selectedpark=Deception%20Pass

13. Washington Park in Anacortes - Spectacular park right on the water. I could see the park and the marina from my deck. It's a lot of fun, and a nice couple mile walk through nature in the park itself.

http://www.cityofanacortes.org/Parks/WaPark/wa_park.htm

14. Whale Watching in Anacortes - Two companies, I've been on both, they are both good. Mystic sea charters & Island Adventures.

http://mysticseacharters.com/index.php
http://www.island-adventures.com/about/index.php

15. Chuckanut Drive to Bellingham - You can get off highway 5 at Burlington and take Chuckanut drive up there, it winds along the water, and offers a neat experience.

http://chuckanutdrive.com/

16. Bellingham has a neat park called Whatcom Falls Park - As parks go, you'll enjoy yourself. We used to go here quite a bit to enjoy an afternoon.

http://www.cob.org/services/recreation/parks-trails/whatcom-falls-park.aspx

17. Kayak Rentals in Bellingham - Lots of fun, not for the weary though! I did it once, would do it again.

http://www.bellingham-subdued-excitement.com/kayaking_in_bellingham.html

18. Mount Baker State Park - You could walk your life away here and never see anything you wouldn't call breathtaking.

http://www.stateparks.com/mount_bakersnoqualmie.html

I could go on, but this is probably enough for two vacations, and, we haven't left the western part of the state yet!

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Thank you that sounds like an awesome vacation!

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I think we decided we're either going to Hilton Head or Myrtle Beach. Anyone have any recommendations on either of these? Things to do, etc.

[Deputy Nutz]

A lot of old people in Hilton Head. Myrtle Beach is a bit comercial. But hay it is the Carolinas and nothing is bad about the Carolinas.

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A lot of old people in Hilton Head. Myrtle Beach is a bit comercial. But hay it is the Carolinas and nothing is bad about the Carolinas.

I kind of like the cheesy commercialness of towns like Daytona, FL. I imagine that Myrtle Beach will be pretty similar. It's fun with all the surf shops, etc. You know there will at least be a lot of stuff to do, so that's always good. I'll probably try and fail at surfing again, that's always fun.

Seems like flights are much cheaper to MB so I think that's where we're probably going to go.

[Freak Out]

if you lived out west you would be going to Hawaii right now.....

[Bretsky]

Everybody who I know who went to MB loved it

I say Punta Cana; had a great time with my spouse there years ago. Of course each day I found the same spot to tan in between several model like Europeans.

P.S.- Did I mention your significant other needs to be liberal since most Europeans tan topless ?

[Iron Mike]

if you lived out west you would be going to Hawaii right now.....

You mean you're not planning on going to Jake's Birthday Party???

http://jakethealligatorman.com/

[HowardRoark]

http://www.burningman.com/

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Everybody who I know who went to MB loved it

Sweet, that's what I was hoping to hear!


if you lived out west you would be going to Hawaii right now.....

We're going for 2.5 weeks first week of June 2012. Honeymooning it up! Getting laid daily and nightly ever so rightly!


http://www.burningman.com/

I would actually really like to go to burning man someday. One of my old bosses went every year to participate in what he called 'Dangerous Art'. I think it'd be fascinating and you'd meet some characters for sure.

[Joemailman]

Everybody who I know who went to MB loved it

I say Punta Cana; had a great time with my spouse there years ago. Of course each day I found the same spot to tan in between several model like Europeans.

P.S.- Did I mention your significant other needs to be liberal since most Europeans tan topless ?

Actually, that's probably okay with Libertarians as well!

[HowardRoark]

Actually, that's probably okay with Libertarians as well!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g188/skinbasket/sombrerodick.jpg

[GrnBay007]

Wherever you go enjoy it! I'm sitting here with 6.5 wks of vacation and having a hell of a time taking a week off this summer.

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The blue green website is such garbage. Good lord. I think we're gonna have to transfer to RCI as we can't find anything reasonable right now. Gah, it's our own fault for planning so late, I goess.

[Deputy Nutz]

The blue green website is such garbage. Good lord. I think we're gonna have to transfer to RCI as we can't find anything reasonable right now. Gah, it's our own fault for planning so late, I goess.

The fun of time share.