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I'm planning a vacation for October and I'm looking for ideas.

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Posted: Sun Jun 5th, 2011 08:16 pm

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Okay Freeks, I'm getting ready to plan my annual vacation and I need some ideas on where to go this year. I usually go to Hawaii every year, but I'm looking for something a little different this time. I know that we have members from all over the world on this forum. I'm not looking to visit any third world or war torn countries for any of you smart asses. LOL!!

I would like to spend roughly 7 days and stay within a budget of $4K USD. I'm not partial to tropical climates even though my wife is. I also don't want to wear a bear skin coat to stay warm either LOL!! I would prefer to fly, but I'm open to driving if it isn't more then 15 hours one way.

I've visted most of the US Western states however I haven't been to New Mexico or Arizona. I've also been to most of the Eastern coastal states with the exception of everything North of Virginia. As for the Central states I've been to Illinois and Ohio.

I've always wanted to visit New York and New Jersey however I can't sell my wife on this idea LOL!! I will only be taking the wife on this trip. The kids will be staying with the in-laws.

Let me hear some ideas. I'm really stumped on where to go this year. Ocean front is always a plus for the wife. Thanks in advance.

Posted: Sun Jun 5th, 2011 08:20 pm

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Switzerland

http://www.myswitzerland.com/en/home.html

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Posted: Sun Jun 5th, 2011 08:21 pm

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Oh, they also have watches....LOL

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Posted: Sun Jun 5th, 2011 08:26 pm

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How About the Big Apple??

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Posted: Sun Jun 5th, 2011 08:27 pm

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Spaceview wrote: Switzerland

http://www.myswitzerland.com/en/home.html

Back to the mother land. That's not a bad idea. My family is from Switzerland. I've never been there. What is the weather like in October? I would imagine it is quite cool that time of year.

Posted: Sun Jun 5th, 2011 08:28 pm

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WATCHURSELF wrote: How About the Big Apple??

If it were just me going I would be there in a New York second LOL!! My wife isn't sold on a big city for relaxation LOL!! I guess I could leave the wife in Hawaii and divert there LOL!!

Posted: Sun Jun 5th, 2011 08:29 pm

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Watchguru58 wrote: Back to the mother land. That's not a bad idea. My family is from Switzerland. I've never been there. What is the weather like in October? I would imagine it is quite cool that time of year.

http://europeforvisitors.com/switzaustria/articles/fall_in_switzerland.htm

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Posted: Sun Jun 5th, 2011 08:30 pm

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Spaceview wrote: Watchguru58 wrote: Back to the mother land. That's not a bad idea. My family is from Switzerland. I've never been there. What is the weather like in October? I would imagine it is quite cool that time of year.

http://europeforvisitors.com/switzaustria/articles/fall_in_switzerland.htm

That weather sounds perfect hmmm.......................My wife just said "I don't want to go to Switzerland" Looks like it will be just me traveling this year LOL!!

Posted: Sun Jun 5th, 2011 08:35 pm

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BC is always an a GREAT option. Just let me know when you are coming and i'll make sure i'm busy. LOL.

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Posted: Sun Jun 5th, 2011 08:37 pm

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Although I've never experienced it personally, I hear Greece is amazing.

The British Virgin Islands? They rock!

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Posted: Sun Jun 5th, 2011 08:37 pm

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NanaimoWatchFreak wrote: BC is always an a GREAT option. Just let me know when you are coming and i'll make sure i'm busy. LOL.

Clyde-

That is the only time I would come up there LOL!! Remember I said no third world countries LOL!! J/K I don't want to start a US/Canuck war here LOL!!

Posted: Sun Jun 5th, 2011 08:39 pm

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TUNAKLLR wrote: Although I've never experienced it personally, I hear Greece is amazing.

The British Virgin Islands? They rock!

I've heard the same thing Erik. We have considered the Virgin Islands.

Posted: Sun Jun 5th, 2011 08:42 pm

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I second the BC but go to Whistler in BC. Ski or golf.

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Posted: Sun Jun 5th, 2011 08:44 pm

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Portsmouth, NH is great that time of year. ocean front on the NH/ME coast at that time of yr is cheap and if you hit New England at the end of Sept or early Oct you get to see some pretty spectacular fall foliage. there is more great restaurants here than anywhere i've ever seen in such a small town. it's nothing to start at the coast and be up in the mts in an hour's drive. you'll get some killer seafood (how's <$4 a lb for lobster grab ya?).

stuff to see when in this area: Boston is very close (1.5 hrs drive) and has everything you could ask for- museums, sports, historical sites, etc... Portland, ME is less than an hour and has a very cool waterfront with great local shops in the Old Port. LLBean and Freeport, ME are another half hour north.

some photos of Portsmouth-

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Posted: Sun Jun 5th, 2011 08:44 pm

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Vacation.

What's that?

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Posted: Sun Jun 5th, 2011 08:45 pm

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Caddymon wrote: I second the BC but go to Whistler in BC. Ski or golf.

I have to admit I really like BC. I was up there in 1986 for the World Expo. One of my favorite places. That golf course is singing to me.

Posted: Sun Jun 5th, 2011 08:47 pm

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Portsmouth, NH is great that time of year. ocean front on the NH/ME coast at that time of yr is cheap and if you hit New England at the end of Sept or early Oct you get to see some pretty spectacular fall foliage. there is more great restaurants here than anywhere i've ever seen in such a small town. it's nothing to start at the coast and be up in the mts in an hour's drive. you'll get some killer seafood (how's <$4 a lb for lobster grab ya?).

stuff to see when in this area: Boston is very close (1.5 hrs drive) and has everything you could ask for- museums, sports, historical sites, etc... Portland, ME is less than an hour and has a very cool waterfront with great local shops in the Old Port. LLBean and Freeport, ME are another half hour north.

some photos of Portsmouth-

Man Erik that is tempting. Beautiful photos. I have always wanted to visit NH and ME. You guys are making me want to leave next week LOL!!

Posted: Sun Jun 5th, 2011 08:48 pm

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toecutter wrote: Vacation.

What's that?

Posted: Sun Jun 5th, 2011 08:52 pm

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Watchguru58 wrote: NanaimoWatchFreak wrote: BC is always an a GREAT option. Just let me know when you are coming and i'll make sure i'm busy. LOL.

Clyde-

That is the only time I would come up there LOL!! Remember I said no third world countries LOL!! J/K I don't want to start a US/Canuck war here LOL!!

I hear ya...the last one was weird.

Ok..I'll trade ya your cabin for a week and my house...*Watches not included*

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Posted: Sun Jun 5th, 2011 09:03 pm

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NanaimoWatchFreak wrote: Watchguru58 wrote: NanaimoWatchFreak wrote: BC is always an a GREAT option. Just let me know when you are coming and i'll make sure i'm busy. LOL.

Clyde-

That is the only time I would come up there LOL!! Remember I said no third world countries LOL!! J/K I don't want to start a US/Canuck war here LOL!!

I hear ya...the last one was weird.

Ok..I'll trade ya your cabin for a week and my house...*Watches not included*

That is very tempting. Hmm........

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