Where Should I Go On Vacation?

Anonymous032819 · ‎03-29-2019

I'm hoping to take a real, honest to G-d vacation next year.

I haven't traveled for a vacation since 2012, and that's when I went to Vegas.

Since then, I have taken "stay-cations", which are nice, but not the same thing as a real vacation.

I would love to go someplace warm, maybe even hot, but NOT HUMID!!!

Someplace where there are things to see and do, such as maybe museums, galleries, shops, comedy clubs, exhibits, etc.

Sedona, perhaps?

Or maybe one of the Florida Keys, at the right time of year?

Any suggestions on where to take my first real vacation in seven years?

The Sky looks different when you have someone you love up there.

patbz · ‎03-10-2010

Have you considered Santa Fe?Hawaii?

chrystaltree · ‎05-10-2010

Hawaii came to mind. We went with our girls when they were 12 and 13 and we all say it was the best vacation ever. And we have all been to a lot of great places. London is also a favorite destination for us, it has everything you are looking for. If you go in the summer, the weather will be nice but not hot and muggy.

texassunflower · ‎06-15-2015

The best vacation I took was to New York City. It was a whirlwind 4 days. There's lots of activities. We went to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. We saw two Broadway shows, Phantom of the Opera and Annie get Your Gun. We also visited the Statue of Liberty and Elllis Island. Took a bus tour of the different neighborhoods. Saw Rockefeller Plaza and was outside at the Today Show. This vacation was a chunk of change and I didn't go anywhere for several years after. I went with three other teachers as soon as school was out. The first week in June, the weather was pleasant and not hot and humid in New York.

kaydee50 · ‎02-07-2011

Depending on time of year and how far you want to travel.

Winter - Palm Springs. Going there for a big birthday in a few months. Have been several times, one of my favorite places.

Further away: Buenos Aireas and/or Rio. 2 great cities. Summer there now.

Sedona and Santa Fe are beautiful but it will be cold now. Good choices for the rest of the year.

Paris anytime of the year--LOL!! Italy--Rome, Florence. If you're "into" history, Malta, an overlooked country but we really enjoyed and thinking of going back.

Shiloh09 · ‎07-03-2013

I just returned from Santa Fe 2 days ago! It still is very charming. Went to Meowwolf exhibit, visited galleries, shopped the plaza area and checked out the Opera House (which is closed this time of year). I stayed at La Fonda which is right on the plaza and convenient to everything on the plaza. While there, the temps were fine for a light jacket;It does get cool at night i flew into Albuquerque and took the shuttle to SF which delivers directly to LaFonda. If you rent a car, there are day trips you can take too.

Its been a number of years since i've been to Sedona, but is certainly a beautiful place! I think i was there in March.

Whereever you go, enjoy!

patbz · ‎03-10-2010

@Anonymous032819 : If you decide on Santa Fe but don't like La Fonda's high prices, check out Garlands (one block from La Fonda, great on site casual restaurant and at about 1/3 price of La Fonda.

Tinkrbl44 · ‎08-23-2010

@Anonymous032819 wrote:
I'm hoping to take a real, honest to G-d vacation next year.

I haven't traveled for a vacation since 2012, and that's when I went to Vegas.

Since then, I have taken "stay-cations", which are nice, but not the same thing as a real vacation.

I would love to go someplace warm, maybe even hot, but NOT HUMID!!!

Someplace where there are things to see and do, such as maybe museums, galleries, shops, comedy clubs, exhibits, etc.

Sedona, perhaps?

Or maybe one of the Florida Keys, at the right time of year?

Any suggestions on where to take my first real vacation in seven years?

@Anonymous032819

Well, if you hate humidity, stay out of Florida, and the southern states.

First, are you open to going outside the United States? What is the top temperature you're comfortable with?

Secondly, you said "next year". Do you have flexibility as to when you can go, or must it be in the summer?

Thirdly, it really depends on your budget .... and I think speaking to a travel agent for ideas and give them your budget, and they'll have a wealth of ideas. Also, if you're a Auto Club member, they can be extremely helpful.

Fourth ... are you going alone, or with a friend or SO?

Fifth .... first check what memberships you have that may help with discounts ... AARP, AAA etc, etc.

Sixth, your age will factor in. If you're older, google "best vacations for seniors" or something relevant to your age. How's your mobility? How much walking can you do? Any health considerations?

Personally, my next vacation, I'm going to take a cruise from somewhere on the west coast up to Alaska and back. I've been told it's peaceful and gorgeous.

Planning a vacation, and the research can be a lot of fun .... and trips give you all sorts of motivation and the excitment of anticipation.

Let us know what you select .... okay?

FancyPhillyshopper · ‎05-02-2017

Dear Anonymous,

I am writing to you from vacation right now. We are on a long weekend getaway to Keystone CO so my DH could have some early season skiing. Mark Twain quoted we should never stay in our own little corners of the world. I budget to travel 4 or more times a year---some small, some extravagant. Next year I plan to take my first trip to China. You have received lots of good advice. I can only say the world is your oyster and we are not getting younger. You may not recall all your staycations but you will always remember the special places you visit throughout the world. Make a bucket list and start going!!