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Old 05-21-2007, 04:41 PM
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Good travel destinations - please do tell

Hi all,

Trying to figure out a good place to go for my birthday near the end of July. Have any of you been to any good places that you would recommend? I would like to leave the U.S.

I've been to many Caribbean islands (Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico) but if you know of another really good one that would be fine. Also, I'm open to just about anywhere. Was thinking of Italy and Spain. Was thinking of Belize. Was thinking of a few countries in Africa (Senegal, Ivory Coast, Mali)

Have any of you been to any good places or heard of any good places that you would recommend?

On the flip side, have you been to any places that you would not recommend or would not recommend at certain times of year?
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Old 05-21-2007, 05:09 PM
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I would recommend South Africa. Cape Town and Port Elizabeth are especially beautiful. I was there for two weeks around the end of June, early July. The weather is mild during the day and cool at night that time of year. Good luck with your search... Let us all know what you decide!

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Hi all,

Trying to figure out a good place to go for my birthday near the end of July. Have any of you been to any good places that you would recommend? I would like to leave the U.S.

I've been to many Caribbean islands (Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico) but if you know of another really good one that would be fine. Also, I'm open to just about anywhere. Was thinking of Italy and Spain. Was thinking of Belize. Was thinking of a few countries in Africa (Senegal, Ivory Coast, Mali)

Have any of you been to any good places or heard of any good places that you would recommend?

On the flip side, have you been to any places that you would not recommend or would not recommend at certain times of year?
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Old 05-21-2007, 07:38 PM
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Hi all,

Trying to figure out a good place to go for my birthday near the end of July. Have any of you been to any good places that you would recommend? I would like to leave the U.S.

I've been to many Caribbean islands (Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico) but if you know of another really good one that would be fine. Also, I'm open to just about anywhere. Was thinking of Italy and Spain. Was thinking of Belize. Was thinking of a few countries in Africa (Senegal, Ivory Coast, Mali)

Have any of you been to any good places or heard of any good places that you would recommend?

On the flip side, have you been to any places that you would not recommend or would not recommend at certain times of year?
I went to Singapore and Japan in June of last year and LOVED it!! Beautiful countries and lots of shopping in Singapore (with great prices!!). I also went to London and Paris in 2004 and LOVED both of those places too!! I highly recommend those countries.
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Old 05-21-2007, 11:50 PM
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Runaway Bay, Jamaica. Absolutely beautiful island. Everything is all inclusive so it's fairly economical.
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Old 05-22-2007, 04:03 PM
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I would recommend South Africa. Cape Town and Port Elizabeth are especially beautiful. I was there for two weeks around the end of June, early July. The weather is mild during the day and cool at night that time of year. Good luck with your search... Let us all know what you decide!
I second the recommendation for South Africa. It is truly one of the most beautiful places on earth and Cape Town should not be missed. Also, try to get to Durban. Great beaches. Keep in mind that it is an outrageously long flight, and also that their seasons are opposite ours, so our summer is their winter and it can be a bit chilly and rainy.

Also, I recommend Ghana. Two of the best trips I've ever taken in my life have been to Ghana. Start in Accra then work your way around to Kumasi (Ashanti Kingdom) and then to the slave castles in Cape Coast and Elmina. It's a meaningful AND very affordable trip.
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Old 05-22-2007, 08:49 PM
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Not far from the US. Our friendly neighbors to the North. I liked Victoria, BC. Empress Hotel. Very quaint place. Can get around easily. Lots of shopping and take the doubledecker bus around the neighborhoods.

How to get there: Flight into Seattle, stay a day, say hello to me. Then take the Victorian Clipper for a beautiful 3 hours "tour" to the Victorian dock. There stay at either the fancy-smancy Empress, or the one close by with no food, but a great view.

Then, when you are ready to partay, go to Vancouver B.C.

And if you roll over to Abbortford B.C., make sure you go to the Orange Spa...
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Old 05-23-2007, 03:51 PM
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Soror AKA_Monet, of course, I would say hello to you if I come to your part of the country! Actually, I've been thinking of going to Washington or Oregon for a weekend trip for a long time so although I probably wouldn't go for my bday b/c I want to "be gone" much longer than a weekend, this sounds interesting. I have heard that BC is extremely beautiful and want to see for myself!
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Not far from the US. Our friendly neighbors to the North. I liked Victoria, BC. Empress Hotel. Very quaint place. Can get around easily. Lots of shopping and take the doubledecker bus around the neighborhoods.

How to get there: Flight into Seattle, stay a day, say hello to me. Then take the Victorian Clipper for a beautiful 3 hours "tour" to the Victorian dock. There stay at either the fancy-smancy Empress, or the one close by with no food, but a great view.

Then, when you are ready to partay, go to Vancouver B.C.

And if you roll over to Abbortford B.C., make sure you go to the Orange Spa...
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Old 05-23-2007, 03:52 PM
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You guys are great!!! South Africa? I intentionally avoided it thinking it was probably very much like the U.S. of all cities in countries in Africa...but this sounds very interesting.

Thanks so much Blessed and Soror RitaMae,
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I second the recommendation for South Africa. It is truly one of the most beautiful places on earth and Cape Town should not be missed. Also, try to get to Durban. Great beaches. Keep in mind that it is an outrageously long flight, and also that their seasons are opposite ours, so our summer is their winter and it can be a bit chilly and rainy.

Also, I recommend Ghana. Two of the best trips I've ever taken in my life have been to Ghana. Start in Accra then work your way around to Kumasi (Ashanti Kingdom) and then to the slave castles in Cape Coast and Elmina. It's a meaningful AND very affordable trip.
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Old 05-23-2007, 03:53 PM
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Thanks Delph,
So Runaway Bay is a separate island from the island on which cities like Montego Bay are located? Is this like a quaint little place with BBs or otherwise?

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Runaway Bay, Jamaica. Absolutely beautiful island. Everything is all inclusive so it's fairly economical.
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Old 05-23-2007, 03:57 PM
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Hi KYquietstorm,
Thanks. I intentionally avoided London and Paris b/c it seemed like the places that everyone goes to but Singapore and Japan would be very interesting. Do you speak the native languages? If not, was it difficult maneuvering? I've heard that Singapore has good shopping. One of my sorors that travels the world (Singapore, India, Seychelles, etc.) raved about Singapore.

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I went to Singapore and Japan in June of last year and LOVED it!! Beautiful countries and lots of shopping in Singapore (with great prices!!). I also went to London and Paris in 2004 and LOVED both of those places too!! I highly recommend those countries.
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Old 05-23-2007, 04:02 PM
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You guys, this is great!
Please keep the suggestions coming. Even if I've been there, this could be a good thread for anyone thinking of traveling in the future so come one, come all. Even places in the U.S. are good as many people may want to just have a weekend getaway or go to a place in driving distance.

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Old 05-23-2007, 04:05 PM
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Yes, I love this thread! I can't afford to now, but I look forward to travelling and visiting other countries in the next few years and this thread has given me some great ideas for places to go.
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Old 05-23-2007, 04:19 PM
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You guys are great!!! South Africa? I intentionally avoided it thinking it was probably very much like the U.S. of all cities in countries in Africa...but this sounds very interesting.

Thanks so much Blessed and Soror RitaMae,
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Capetown is pretty modern but if you get out of the touristy areas the countrysides and beaches are BEAUTIFUL! I visited several of the townships while I was there.
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Actually, I've been thinking of going to Washington or Oregon for a weekend trip for a long time...[but] I want to "be gone" much longer than a weekend. I have heard that BC is extremely beautiful and want to see for myself!
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Well, since you'd be in the neighborhood, you should swing by my neck-of-the-woods. It's beautiful this time of year (wish *I* could be there now...so homesick ). But, save up your cheese. It's tourist season; you know what that means. I'm already "booking" myself as a guide for when sorors come to visit me when I go back.
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Old 05-26-2007, 01:54 PM
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Thanks Delph,
So Runaway Bay is a separate island from the island on which cities like Montego Bay are located? Is this like a quaint little place with BBs or otherwise?

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No problem! Yes, Runaway Bay is about an hour outside of Montego Bay, in a parish called St. Ann.
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