Your favorite vacation spots!

[PeppyGPhiB]

Originally Posted by ree-Xi

PR has the only rain forest in North America

FYI, no it doesn't. We have the Hoh Rain Forest here in Washington state, which is within the Olympic National Park. Alaska has some, too.

PR does have the only tropical rain forest in North America, whereas the others are temperate. The biggest difference is temperate - rain forests closer to the equator are warmer and known as tropical whereas rain forests closer to the arctic are cooler and known as temperate.

[PeppyGPhiB]

I love the Oregon coast. My family went to Seaside, OR every summer when I was growing up and I fully intend to take my kids there when I have some. Oregon has an incredible mix of both powdery and rugged beaches. Seaside has a boardwalk you can ride your bike down, a main street teens like to cruise down that is lined with salt water taffy/candy shops, arcades, cheesy putt-putt golf and restaurants. Or go five minutes away to Cannon Beach, an artsy town with yummy restaurants, luxury hotels, an iconic beach, and not much else.

I also LOVE London every time I go, and I can't wait to go back to Paris.

My fiance and I are considering Belize for our honeymoon - anyone been?

[WCsweet<3]

Originally Posted by PeppyGPhiB

I love the Oregon coast. My family went to Seaside, OR every summer when I was growing up and I fully intend to take my kids there when I have some. Oregon has an incredible mix of both powdery and rugged beaches. Seaside has a boardwalk you can ride your bike down, a main street teens like to cruise down that is lined with salt water taffy/candy shops, arcades, cheesy putt-putt golf and restaurants. Or go five minutes away to Cannon Beach, an artsy town with yummy restaurants, luxury hotels, an iconic beach, and not much else.

I always end up at the coast for about any vacation/day off I have (I went today for instance). I'm a big fan of Cannon Beach and Newport. Seaside tends to be super busy most of the time so I go down to the other two so that I can deal with a smaller crowd. I love the aquarium at Newport, but the beach at Cannon is my favorite. No matter what beach you visit, you have to find Mo's. The clam chowder...OMG I may have to do another trip tomorrow because I'm craving now.

[honeychile]

Originally Posted by PeppyGPhiB

FYI, no it doesn't. We have the Hoh Rain Forest here in Washington state, which is within the Olympic National Park. Alaska has some, too.

PR does have the only tropical rain forest in North America, whereas the others are temperate. The biggest difference is temperate - rain forests closer to the equator are warmer and known as tropical whereas rain forests closer to the arctic are cooler and known as temperate.

Loving the Hoh Rain Forest!

[twinkle555]

Daytona and Vegas!

[ThetaDancer]

Originally Posted by twinkle555

Daytona and Vegas!

I had to do a double-take because the first time I read this, I read "Dayton" instead of Daytona

[Boodleboy322]

Originally Posted by ree-Xi

My favorite spot is Puerto Rico. We went several years ago and it's just amazing. PR has the only rain forest in North America, and Old San Juan is gorgeous (love the above pic!). The fort was amazing, we have such beautiful pictures of our time there.

We spent a week there and it wasn't long enough. Next time, we are staying in the Old San Juan Hotel, where the Rat Pack used to stay. The lobby is insane, we spent an entire afternoon and evening hanging out there. We didn't get any pictures there (we didn't know what to expect) but next time, we will. Here's a link to photos: http://www.elsanjuanhotel.com/photo_...inkToGo=hotel1

This thread is making me itch for a vacation!!

I enjoyed the "El Conquistador Resort" down in Fajardo, Puerto Rico a year ago. We took a rental jeep down to the rain forest and made it out to San Juan. I agree - it's pretty awesome.

http://www.elconresort.com/?WT.srch=...00000000299996

[IrishLake]

I've always wanted to do Cape Cod, along with coastal Maine, and the rest of NE. I'll do them all in the same trip someday. My grandparents go up there every fall. My mom and her husband are actually going to Mackinac island next month. It'll be their first trip, they're really looking forward to it.

I grew up in a super touristy northern Ohio town right on Lake Erie, so I can empathize with the love-hate relationship with tourists. In winter, the town dies, and summer... it's insane.

[ree-Xi]

Originally Posted by IrishLake

I've always wanted to do Cape Cod, along with coastal Maine, and the rest of NE. I'll do them all in the same trip someday. My grandparents go up there every fall. My mom and her husband are actually going to Mackinac island next month. It'll be their first trip, they're really looking forward to it.

Oh, the Maine coast is beautiful. Friends of ours do a lobster dinner at the beginning of the season (his bday) in York. If you like seafood, you'll never find any fresher. The small strip of NH beaches isn't much to talk about, but the White Mountains are breathtaking in summer and adventure-filled in the winter. Northern MA (Gloucester, Marblehead) and the Cape (the whole length - every town his its own personality) are very pretty. Boston is a can't miss- you can easily spend several days there. Western MA (the Berkshires) are gorgeous in summer and fall. RI actually has a lot going for it (Newport, Providence) in terms of arts and culture. CT is very residental but there are some great places (Mystic, Groton/New London) for day trips.

Yes, the beaches in New England may be more rocky, but Barry Manilow got it right. It can get hot here (mid 90s in the summer), but near the water is cooler thanks to the sea breezes.

[ForeverRoses]

I love Jekyll Island, Georgia. Totally relaxing and once I'm on the Island, just give me a bike and I can go anywhere. Oh, and you can day trip to the swamp or Savannah or Jacksonville. St. Simon, Star, and Cumberland islands are all close by as well.

[ThetaDancer]

My favorite repeat spot is Sanibel Island, just because my parents have a home there so we used to go frequently when my siblings and I were all kids and those are some of my best childhood memories. It's so beautiful and relaxing! We still go when we can, though not as often, and I really miss my old family vacations.

My favorite of all-time? Probably Ireland. It's just so so so pretty and everyone I met was so kind.

[summer_gphib]

St. George Island, here in Florida is our go-to spot. LOVE it! One of the best vacations we've ever taken though was to Xcaret in Mexico. Really great.

[KSUViolet06]

This is going to sound cheesy but:

Vegas.

Growing up in CA, we started vacationing there when I was little. I've gone at least once a year since I was 5. My dad has a timeshare there now.

Just when we think we've seen every show, dined at every restaurant, etc. something NEW pops up.

I especially love it because several Cique shows are based there.

I'm already planning my trip for 2011 when the MJ-themed Cirque show opens. lol.

[AOII Angel]

Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

This is going to sound cheesy but:

Vegas.

Growing up in CA, we started vacationing there when I was little. I've gone at least once a year since I was 5. My dad has a timeshare there now.

Just when we think we've seen every show, dined at every restaurant, etc. something NEW pops up.

I especially love it because several Cique shows are based there.

I'm already planning my trip for 2011 when the MJ-themed Cirque show opens. lol.

Not cheesy at all! I adore Vegas! It's like the adult Disney World. Speaking of Disney World...

[lovespink88]

Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

I especially love it because several Cique shows are based there.

Have you seen The Beatles one? It's basically the reason I want to go to Vegas, lol

I go to Puerto Rico about once a year (family there & parents recent bought a house there). We stay on the northwest side of the island in a town called Aguadilla. It's beautiful! I second what AOII Angel said about the bioluminescent bay and rain forest. I also recommend Rincon (west side of the island) is you're into surfing.

My family and their friends and their family used to go to Door County, Wisconsin every year. We always had a great time! Lots of state parks and places to hike/ride bikes. Lots of golfing too! Oh, and we always spend one day on a pontoon boat that we rent on Green Bay!