Planning a spring vacation - recommendations needed!!!

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10-04-2009, 11:56 AM
REDLINEFAN70

Planning a spring vacation - recommendations needed!!!

I woke up this morning to the sound of rain which means it will probably be coming down for the next 8 months or so. I've started thinking about avacation to a sunny location in about March to break up the monotony. I'm looking for recommendations. If you've been somewhere that stands out as agreat place to visit please tell me about it. If you have some pictures that would be super. I'm thinking Mexico, the Caribbean, Costa Rica maybe??? Where have you been that you would love to return to??????? Thanks!
10-04-2009, 01:19 PM
Iamredliner

I haven't been in March ( I've gone from September thru January) but a cruise to the Caribbean is fantastic! Ship travels at night while your'eenjoying the night life and then you wake up in a new location to go explore. Fantastic food, no driving yourself silly to "get there", you meetfriends for life if you stay out of that cabin and mingle instead of watching stupid movies in your room. I hated when they started putting TV's in therooms on ships. So many people just waste their time aboard. Try to limit who you go with if anybody except your spouse and maybe kid or kids. If you tieyourself down to too many people, you won't get to do the things you want to because of "their" schedule. There are TONS of things to do sodon't let anyone tell you there aren't. "They" were probably some of those folks that hibernate in their rooms. it's a BLAST! If you wantto be with the energetic crowd , regardless of your own age.......consider Carnival cruise lines. Not the best as far as food, amenities, etc. butwaaaaaaaaaaaay better as far as the youthful feeling aboard the ship. Don't get me wrong......the Carnival lines have great food and the rooms are nice,etc. but Royal Caribbean is nicer. Only trouble is Royal Caribbean has a lot of "blue-hairs" on board. Still tons to do on RCCL but not as many youngpeople. there! How's that for a suggestion. Save money by watching the sales, and sailing during off-peak times. Also, if a port is close by, you drivethere the night before, stay in a hotel and see if the hotel shuttle will take you to the dock. then you leave your car at the hotel lot for the week insteadof parking at the dock.
10-04-2009, 02:01 PM
Charger68

Man.......... That sounds like a BLAST!!!! Last I looked Bruce, those package cruises were pretty affordable!
10-04-2009, 05:02 PM
CHEVY57

If I could go back to Guam, I would in a minute.
10-05-2009, 12:15 AM
Iamredliner

Right now is the time.........cheap cruises with the economy the way it is. You should be able to go cruising just about anywhere for $60 or less per day! Thatincludes all of your food! It really is cheaper than just about any vacation when you consider everything. We try to cruise out of Galveston.......sometimesNew Orleans. Drive is a bit far to N.O. though. Cheap flights sometimes to Fort Lauderdale FL........that's the way to go!
10-05-2009, 02:17 AM
antc1964

I am thinking .... come on down to Las Vegas. Never bored here ...lol
10-05-2009, 06:41 AM
jimzreds

Save it for April,come to the convention in St.Louis.
10-06-2009, 10:26 PM
Iamredliner

convention in St. Louis in April? Hey! I wanna go to that!
10-06-2009, 11:53 PM
escazu

Hey Lane you should check out Costa Rica but you must be there in the early part of March since it will start raining in early April, although when it rainsdown there its warm and steamy. If you get your ticket now you can do round trip for about $500.00 or less. The food is great the the night life is happening and did i mention the women are hot and friendly dont wait book now. I may even meet you down there i go there every year and we can chill in San Jose and will hit my dads beach house lmk old buddy. Theres some pictures one of them is my dads beach house overlooking the beach from the second floor. Take care Mario. <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v514/borbon26/DSC04265.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v514/borbon26/DSC04191.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v514/borbon26/DSC04119.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v514/borbon26/DSC03906.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v514/borbon26/DSC03961.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v514/borbon26/DSC03910.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v514/borbon26/DSC03956.jpg" alt="image">
10-08-2009, 11:39 PM
Iamredliner

I want to sing........."I wanna be a cowboy..........and you can be my cowgirl............"
10-09-2009, 12:02 AM
PeepingScott

Mario, Post more pics of Costa Rica, I've never seen any pics of that place before! That sunset looks absolutely stunning. I know I'm getting older when Ilike the pic of the sunset as opposed to girls riding horses... More scenery pics please... Lane, I guess where to go depends on what your interests are. I love Maui in March/early April. The weather is typically nice in the 80's, the water isjust right for snorkeling, and the whale migration is in full swing then. The whales are amazing, and make the entire trip worth it, although there are plentyof places to see that are stunningly beautiful. Not much for night life there though... If you do plan on a trip to Maui, there is a book called "Maui Revealed" that will give you an honest opinion of places to see, and places to avoid. I've got a copy you can borrow should you decide to go there, the place is amazing, but depressing to leave... <img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/ScottWheels/Maui2007/P1010139.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/ScottWheels/Maui2007/P1010107.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/ScottWheels/Maui2007/P1010038.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/ScottWheels/Maui2007/P1010163.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/ScottWheels/Maui2007/P1010180.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/ScottWheels/Maui2007/P1010198.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/ScottWheels/Maui2007/P1010220.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/ScottWheels/Maui2007/P1010240.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/ScottWheels/Maui2007/P1010009.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/ScottWheels/Maui2007/PeepingBooty.jpg" alt="image">
10-09-2009, 02:30 AM
escazu

Where the Hell is Lane did he get mugged ?? Man those are some great pictures there Scott lush big leaves and steamy i love that and that whale is really kool. I know exactly what you mean about getting depressed when your leaving, im as happy as a clam when i get there and then i will always cry when im leaving itsbig bummer. I picked out a bunch of pictures for you and possibly Lane but its late have to go night night.
10-09-2009, 11:04 PM
escazu

Heres some more pictures. Wheres Lane ? <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v514/borbon26/DSC04270.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v514/borbon26/DSC04266.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v514/borbon26/DSC04242.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v514/borbon26/DSC04215.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v514/borbon26/DSC04211.jpg" alt="image"> Sunrise <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v514/borbon26/DSC04092.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v514/borbon26/DSC04085.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v514/borbon26/DSC04052.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v514/borbon26/DSC04087.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v514/borbon26/DSC04013.jpg" alt="image"> ants <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v514/borbon26/DSC04028.jpg" alt="image"> termites <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v514/borbon26/DSC04039.jpg" alt="image">
10-11-2009, 12:32 PM
REDLINEFAN70

Scott and Mario - Thanks for posting the pictures, I apreciate it!I've always wanted to go to Costa Rica and I'm leaning in that direction. The big problem is it takes a looooong time to get down there. Ticketsfrom Portland are in the $800.00 plus range which seems like plenty. Still beats driving......Lane
10-11-2009, 05:04 PM
escazu

If you can do LAX to CR its dirt cheap but its probably worht paying the extra. one thing you may want to do is check airfares like 4 to 6 months in advanceand check every day one day you will hit a cheap fare later Mario.