[BMW F22]

It's summer and I feel like I need to get away for a week or so. Can you guys recommend a good destination? I was thinking of going back to Jamaica for a week but would be willing to try another country.

I really want to do Europe for a week or two but I think that would be too expensive for me.

Any input is greatly appreciated!

[BMWinNorthdakota]

Go to Yellowstone.. save some money.

[Inspired]

cancun

[BMW F22]

Originally Posted by BMWinNorthdakota

Go to Yellowstone.. save some money.

Haha that's a thought. I've always wanted to visit Yellowstone. I might have to look into that.

Originally Posted by Inspired

cancun

Yeah my friends and I were thinking about Cancun. However I went there years ago and the memories weren't that great. I just remembered that it was really hot. I found some packages that aren't too pricey so Cancun is definitely high on the list.

[Greenkirby21]

I go every year to Cancun. its great! Sometimes it feels like its hotter in texas >_>.

[NYC6]

London for the Oympics.

[ddk632]

Mexico west coast has great destinations... Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, Acapulco... All beautiful and fun, not as crazy as Cancun from what I hear. I have been to the three I mentioned but not Cancun.

Hawaii is also awesome to get away but I'm not sure it's much cheaper than going to Europe. If you do consider it, the big island is awesome with black sand beaches, Kona, the volcano, lots to see.

You didn't mention the type of vacationing you like to do so it's hard to recommend.

I can say I did a photography trip to Iceland, rented a Rav4 and drove around the entire country on the ring road as they call it, and just camped out and took in some of the most beautiful scenery and photography in the world. Then stayed a few nights in Reykjavik to get a handle on civilization! Did this in about 10 days total. It's cold though so its not many people's idea of a vacation

[KingOfJericho]

Turks & Caicos is gorgeous and fun, Hawaii is amazing on almost every level, I hated Cabo, Antigua is nice, Italy is amazing... it really depends on what you want to do. Just sipping drinks on the beach would be Grace Bay in Turks & Caicos, Lots of activities would be Hawaii. YMMV

[BMW F22]

Originally Posted by ddk632

Mexico west coast has great destinations... Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, Acapulco... All beautiful and fun, not as crazy as Cancun from what I hear. I have been to the three I mentioned but not Cancun.

Hawaii is also awesome to get away but I'm not sure it's much cheaper than going to Europe. If you do consider it, the big island is awesome with black sand beaches, Kona, the volcano, lots to see.

You didn't mention the type of vacationing you like to do so it's hard to recommend.

I can say I did a photography trip to Iceland, rented a Rav4 and drove around the entire country on the ring road as they call it, and just camped out and took in some of the most beautiful scenery and photography in the world. Then stayed a few nights in Reykjavik to get a handle on civilization! Did this in about 10 days total. It's cold though so its not many people's idea of a vacation

I wouldn't mind going to Iceland. But that's probably another trip. I went to the Big Island last year and went all over the place. It was nice but a little bit too spread out for me. I've been to Oahu twice before so the Big Island was a bit different. I just want to relax, enjoy the scenery, eat good food, and just mainly sight see.

[BMW F22]

Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

Turks & Caicos is gorgeous and fun, Hawaii is amazing on almost every level, I hated Cabo, Antigua is nice, Italy is amazing... it really depends on what you want to do. Just sipping drinks on the beach would be Grace Bay in Turks & Caicos, Lots of activities would be Hawaii. YMMV

I was planning on going to Hawaii but at this time of year it's too expensive. I figured that it would cost at least $3000-4000 for 2 people for a week. That's if we're conservative.

[MisterSkiMask]

Depending on 'the bay' you are around, it's hard to go wrong with Tahoe, I'll be spending quite a bit of time up there myself

[CamelBiscuit]

Originally Posted by MisterSkiMask

Depending on 'the bay' you are around, it's hard to go wrong with Tahoe, I'll be spending quite a bit of time up there myself

Look out for Robert Goulet.

[BMW F22]

Seriously thinking about Maui for a week now...

[808six]

hawaii..specifically the island of oahu...big island,maui,kauai are all fine and dandy if you just wanna go to beaches and sit on a beach chair all day but there isnt crap to do at night there. Oahu has beautiful beaches and still has nightlife and shopping...its the best island...you wont get bored youll atleast have something diffferent to do everyday and night

[PSUSMU]

1. Pick a budget
2. Choose a type of vacation (beach, mountains, exotic, city, etc.)

I wouldn't go back to a Caribbean island twice, but that's just me. I'm going to Curacao in August.

Originally Posted by BMW E90

I was planning on going to Hawaii but at this time of year it's too expensive. I figured that it would cost at least $3000-4000 for 2 people for a week. That's if we're conservative.

My brother and I visited 3 islands over 2 weeks for about $2000 each in August 2010 including airfare from Newark, NJ

Originally Posted by 808six

hawaii..specifically the island of oahu...big island,maui,kauai are all fine and dandy if you just wanna go to beaches and sit on a beach chair all day but there isnt crap to do at night there. Oahu has beautiful beaches and still has nightlife and shopping...its the best island...you wont get bored youll atleast have something diffferent to do everyday and night

Oahu is my least favorite Hawaiian island because it's commercialized. Kauai and Maui are "real" Hawaii IMO and offer a wide range of things to do while still feeling like you're in Hawaii, not a commercialized beach/resort destination.

[Doctor///M]

Antigua ^

...definitely Antigua.

[BMW F22]

Originally Posted by PSUSMU

1. Pick a budget
2. Choose a type of vacation (beach, mountains, exotic, city, etc.)

I wouldn't go back to a Caribbean island twice, but that's just me. I'm going to Curacao in August.
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My brother and I visited 3 islands over 2 weeks for about $2000 each in August 2010 including airfare from Newark, NJ

Oahu is my least favorite Hawaiian island because it's commercialized. Kauai and Maui are "real" Hawaii IMO and offer a wide range of things to do while still feeling like you're in Hawaii, not a commercialized beach/resort destination.

How were u able to do that for $2000?
My budget is $3000-4000 for a week for 2 people. I wanma relax and sight see. Im thinking maui or puerto vallarta...

[BMW F22]

Originally Posted by 808six

hawaii..specifically the island of oahu...big island,maui,kauai are all fine and dandy if you just wanna go to beaches and sit on a beach chair all day but there isnt crap to do at night there. Oahu has beautiful beaches and still has nightlife and shopping...its the best island...you wont get bored youll atleast have something diffferent to do everyday and night

Yeah oahu is cool. Lots of things, very busy. I have been there twice and i was just at the big island last year- too spread out for me.

[PSUSMU]

Originally Posted by BMW E90

How were u able to do that for $2000?
My budget is $3000-4000 for a week for 2 people. I wanma relax and sight see. Im thinking maui or puerto vallarta...

I rented private condos for like $60-80/day which were amazing.

[infinitekidM2C]

i suggest koreatown in los angeles

[BMW F22]

Originally Posted by infinitekid2002

i suggest koreatown in los angeles

Ok...

[SaMaster14]

Originally Posted by BMW E90

I wouldn't mind going to Iceland. But that's probably another trip. I went to the Big Island last year and went all over the place. It was nice but a little bit too spread out for me. I've been to Oahu twice before so the Big Island was a bit different. I just want to relax, enjoy the scenery, eat good food, and just mainly sight see.

Maui or Kawaii would be good Hawaiin islands for that