Re: $5000 trip: where would you go?
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THe wife and I talked all of this over, then she thought about it for a few days. She decided she would like to go to Hawaii. Sounds like a great choice! We were planning to go to Hawaii for our 30th wedding anniversary in January 2017. But when I tried to plan the trip, she decided she didn't want to go. So this trip will be the replacement. SInce I don't know if I'll ever get her out on a trip like this again, I want to go deluxe, even if I have to kick in some of my own $$. Like upper level beach front rooms, etc. We will for sure rent a convert for the exploring by car. I suggested that we don't have to stay in the most touristy, crowded areas of the state. SHe said she didn't want to spend the whole time in the jungle, either. I'm going to try to get her to agree to 2 weeks, at least. She will want to do only 1 week. I'll have to filter thru all your responses again to help formulate a game plan. Thanks for all the help! Good choice, you'll have lots of options.. Growing up in the Northeast US, it's been a great change of scenery to visit Hawaii.. If you research each island, you'll get a sense of each one's "vibe" and find what fits you and your wife... We did Kauai and The Big Island (Hawaii) once. - Kauai: Easy to find condo rentals right on the beach in Lihue, walking distance to restaurants and shopping. Some good places and tours to go sightseeing. Rented a Jeep to explore all over, REALLY varied terrain between the cliff shore of the NaPali Coast up north, the giant jungly volcanic mountain in the center, the beaches all around the edges, and the dry scrubby canyon in the south. - The Big Island: All about volcanoes. Another time we spent the entire week just on Oahu. - Luxury hotel at Waikiki, easy walking to restaurants, bars, shopping, entertainment. Rented a convertible to drive the island. Nice beaches, very decent nature hikes, a wide variety of tourist sightseeing options. Pearl Harbor. Pineapple plantations. Macadamia nut plantations. Bird sanctuary. An awesome Buddist temple you can visit. With that much variety I think you could enjoy an entire week on Oahu and not be disappointed. You will have a great time. - Art
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Re: $5000 trip: where would you go?
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Cancelled it due to covid. We can re-book within a year and still claim the award.
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Re: $5000 trip: where would you go?
[Re: Hemi_Joel]
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Cancelled it due to covid. We can re-book within a year and still claim the award. Sorry to hear, but glad you can still look forward to it...! - Art
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Re: $5000 trip: where would you go?
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02/16/21 10:52 AM
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We were set for our first visit to Oahu and Kauai in May, 2020. Cancelled on account of Hawaii COVID restrictions, and rebooked for May, 2021. Cancelled THAT last month because things are still too wierd and unpredictable. Three weeks ago we decided to scuttle our Hawaii plans permanently. We booked a new trip via VRBO for St. George Island, Florida for May, 2021. We would drive from Missouri... the heck with flying these days. What do you know? A few days after booking, there’s White House talk of COVID travel restrictions to Florida under consideration. Just CANNOT win!
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Re: $5000 trip: where would you go? UPDATE: HAWAII!
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In 2020, I was planning to go to Europe to spend my vacation with my wife. But because of covid, we had to cancel it. The travel agency that organized the flight and the hotel still has not set our trip dates. The situation is changing every day. And I even made a map of the cities that I want to visit! A friend advised me to travel by train. While you are traveling on a beautiful railroad, you enjoy no less beautiful landscapes. And even recommended a good website with an up-to-date schedule — https://www.dbfahrplan.com/de/. It remains to wait until I can finally get to Europe.
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Re: $5000 trip: where would you go? UPDATE: HAWAII!
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I know I'm late, but I'd do Iceland. I've been to Hawaii, Australia, Norway and Iceland over the last couple of years, Hawaii comes in last for me. I'm from Florida, so another beach doesn't impress me.
Iceland has so much to offer if you like hiking. As a geology buff I have always wanted to spend two weeks in Iceland, despite knowing the expense. Of course I would like to be there when Loki massively erupts.....
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Re: $5000 trip: where would you go? UPDATE: HAWAII!
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I know I'm late, but I'd do Iceland. I've been to Hawaii, Australia, Norway and Iceland over the last couple of years, Hawaii comes in last for me. I'm from Florida, so another beach doesn't impress me.
Iceland has so much to offer if you like hiking. As a geology buff I have always wanted to spend two weeks in Iceland, despite knowing the expense. Of course I would like to be there when Loki massively erupts..... I was in Iceland for 3 weeks and that was cheaper than Hawaii for only 2 weeks. Hawaii was probably the most expensive place I've been, besides Australia, and that was because of the flight.
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Re: $5000 trip: where would you go? UPDATE: HAWAII!
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If you Mopar guys ever visit; you are welcome to contact me for travel info. The attached photo is from my last trip to the current volcano eruption we have had since last March. Ragnar in Iceland I know I'm late, but I'd do Iceland. I've been to Hawaii, Australia, Norway and Iceland over the last couple of years, Hawaii comes in last for me. I'm from Florida, so another beach doesn't impress me.
Iceland has so much to offer if you like hiking. As a geology buff I have always wanted to spend two weeks in Iceland, despite knowing the expense. Of course I would like to be there when Loki massively erupts.....
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