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007 01-10-2013 03:13 AM
Long weekend getaway ideas
 
You have two tickets to fly anywhere in the lower 48 states. Where do you go and why?

Just for a long weekend for two.

AustinChief 01-10-2013 03:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Guru (Post 9302203)
You have two tickets to fly anywhere in the lower 48 states. Where do you go and why?

Just for a long weekend for two.
hmm, the WHERE would depend mostly on the WHEN of it. Oh and I am assuming since this is two tickets... we are talking about taking a significant other?

007 01-10-2013 03:24 AM
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Originally Posted by AustinChief (Post 9302205)
hmm, the WHERE would depend mostly on the WHEN of it. Oh and I am assuming since this is two tickets... we are talking about taking a significant other?
yep. Travel will be anytime in the next 6 months most likely.

Initially looking at Vegas but would really like some help thinking outside the box on places I would never have considered without help.

AustinChief 01-10-2013 03:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Guru (Post 9302207)
yep. Travel will be anytime in the next 6 months most likely.

Initially looking at Vegas but would really like some help thinking outside the box on places I would never have considered without help.
If you want a cheap but really nice Midwest getaway... I love the Missouri wine country. I convinced my buddy's parents to try it out one year and now they go all the time. What's cool about that is that they used to live near Napa and think that Hermann and the Katy Trail area remind them of all of Napa's early charm before it became popular and douchey. Great trip in the spring but even better in the fall.

If you're big into music there is always Austin for various music festivals. You have SXSW in March, ACL in September. Austin's just a fun town in general.

New Orleans is always fun if you've never been before. Same for Key West. Same for DC.

Late Spring in New York is another great option.

Phobia 01-10-2013 03:52 AM
I presume you're going to want to go somewhere you can pitch a tent for free. Utah. Pick yourself up another wife while you're there. She can double the family's income if she has a nice degree.

007 01-10-2013 04:06 AM
I should preface this with, we want it to be far away from KC. Hell, we have two tickets to anywhere in the 48 states that Airtran/Southwest flies so I want to take advantage of that.

007 01-10-2013 04:07 AM
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Originally Posted by AustinChief (Post 9302209)
If you want a cheap but really nice Midwest getaway... I love the Missouri wine country. I convinced my buddy's parents to try it out one year and now they go all the time. What's cool about that is that they used to live near Napa and think that Hermann and the Katy Trail area remind them of all of Napa's early charm before it became popular and douchey. Great trip in the spring but even better in the fall.

If you're big into music there is always Austin for various music festivals. You have SXSW in March, ACL in September. Austin's just a fun town in general.

New Orleans is always fun if you've never been before. Same for Key West. Same for DC.

Late Spring in New York is another great option.
I've never had much desire for visiting NY but I would like to see the WTC site someday. Is NY really a long weekend getaway type trip though?

jspchief 01-10-2013 05:14 AM
Pacific northwest

Silock 01-10-2013 05:21 AM
Yellowstone?

007 01-10-2013 05:26 AM
no camping. Thinking the wife would prefer being in a city. Plus, I friggin hate camping.

Saulbadguy 01-10-2013 05:39 AM
NYC
DC
New Orleans
Seattle

007 01-10-2013 05:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy (Post 9302231)
NYC
DC
New Orleans
Seattle
ACtually thought about LA. Would depend on if Dane and Tiny would be available to show us around.

EagleRob 01-10-2013 05:46 AM
My top ten (from the perspective of someone born and raised in Philly and living near DC eliminating KC, StL and Denver which are high on my list): Boston in early autumn, Seattle/Portland/Vancouver whenever it's relatively dry, San Diego in January (beach+city+Tijuana), Miami/FL Keys, Albequerque/Santa Fe, Arizona, Yellowstone, Dallas, San Francisco, New York in Spring. For the record, DC is a wonderful pace to visit during the Cherry Blossom Festival in early spring.

Saulbadguy 01-10-2013 05:49 AM
Actually my advice would be go some place you don't need to dick around with a rental car.

007 01-10-2013 05:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy (Post 9302237)
Actually my advice would be go some place you don't need to dick around with a rental car.
Yeah, that is why Vegas is top on our list at this point.

Silock 01-10-2013 05:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Guru (Post 9302229)
no camping. Thinking the wife would prefer being in a city. Plus, I friggin hate camping.
You don't have to camp at Yellowstone. They have tons of condos and resorts there.

Silock 01-10-2013 05:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Guru (Post 9302238)
Yeah, that is why Vegas is top on our list at this point.
You have to take cabs everywhere, which can get very expensive. Just keep that in mind.

007 01-10-2013 06:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Silock (Post 9302240)
You have to take cabs everywhere, which can get very expensive. Just keep that in mind.
We have legs and will just go for the $20 3-day bus pass if need be.

Silock 01-10-2013 06:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Guru (Post 9302241)
We have legs and will just go for the $20 3-day bus pass if need be.
It takes a long time to walk up and down the strip. The bus is okay, but super inconvenient.

007 01-10-2013 06:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Silock (Post 9302244)
It takes a long time to walk up and down the strip. The bus is okay, but super inconvenient.
I definitely agree about the bus being a slow option but we won't be in much of a hurry. Of course, my wife is talking about doing some repelling adventure thing they have there so we will probably have to rent a car anyway unless I can talk her out of that. LMAO

Saulbadguy 01-10-2013 06:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Guru (Post 9302238)
Yeah, that is why Vegas is top on our list at this point.
My wife and I went on a long weekend trip to Seattle. I'd recommend it. You can take the light rail from the airport to downtown where there is plenty to do. Lunch or Dinner on the Space Needle, EMP museum, Pikes fish market, etc...and everything is within walking distance. They also have a monorail that takes you from downtown to the Space Needle/museum area.

You'd love the EMP museum. They have a really cool Sci-Fi area there.

Abba-Dabba 01-10-2013 06:27 AM
Las Vegas just isn't my thing. Drunks and cigarette smokers paradise.

Key West, Seattle and San Francisco would probably round out my top 3.

DeezNutz 01-10-2013 06:29 AM
NYC for Broadway and dining.

EagleRob 01-10-2013 06:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Silock (Post 9302240)
You have to take cabs everywhere, which can get very expensive. Just keep that in mind.
More expensive was my poker club spending enough in the casino to have the concierge hook us up with an all-day private limo.

If you are into wine you could also consider the CA wine country. I've also wanted to go to Maine in summer or car trip through New England in autumn.

007 01-10-2013 06:31 AM
Just got to thinking, might be a good opportunity to go on my first cruise. Just a 3 or 4 nighter.

memyselfI 01-10-2013 06:40 AM
San Diego
Chicago
Tampa/Clearwater
Denver

DaKCMan AP 01-10-2013 06:55 AM
to Paradise! /eddie money


My favorite US cities (in no particular order): NYC, Chicago, San Fran, Portland.

Haven't been to San Diego, Boston, or New Orleans yet.

If you're considering Vegas and can get a rental car I'd recommend staying an hour outside of Vegas in Mesquite, NV. From there you can check out Vegas for a day or two but, better, you can take day trips to Bryce Canyon, Zion National Park, Red Rocks Canyon, and even the Grand Canyon.

NYC is Awesome - plenty to do: Broadway, Times Square, Ellis Island, Central Park, WTC, museums, delis, and on and on and on.

San Fran is also Awesome: Fisherman's Wharf, Golden Gate, Alcatraz, Mission District, Lombard Street, Muir Woods, Napa day-trip

It really depends upon what you're into: nature, art, theater, history, water/beach, entertainment

blaise 01-10-2013 06:58 AM
NYC. I just love the feel of the city. DC wouldn't be bad either. Once you get there you can take the Metro around, or if you sign up for the tour you can hop off and on the trolley thing all day. Lots of free museums and things to see.

Saulbadguy 01-10-2013 07:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Guru (Post 9302259)
Just got to thinking, might be a good opportunity to go on my first cruise. Just a 3 or 4 nighter.
/NOT WORTH IT

I don't think a 3 or 4 night cruise would be worth blowing 2 RT fares on. JMO.

DaKCMan AP 01-10-2013 07:05 AM
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Originally Posted by blaise (Post 9302276)
NYC. I just love the feel of the city. DC wouldn't be bad either. Once you get there you can take the Metro around, or if you sign up for the tour you can hop off and on the trolley thing all day. Lots of free museums and things to see.
I'll second that if you haven't been to DC before that would be a great trip.

DaKCMan AP 01-10-2013 07:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy (Post 9302283)
/NOT WORTH IT

I don't think a 3 or 4 night cruise would be worth blowing 2 RT fares on. JMO.
+1

oldman 01-10-2013 07:06 AM
If you're going in the spring, I'd suggest either New Orleans or San Francisco. SWA flies to both (in fact, SWA flies to all 3 airports in the Bay) and are both beautiful cities. Both have a lot to see and do with NOLA being a little more on the party end. San Francisco has Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, and across the Bay, Berkeley. You can also take the wine train to Napa for a nice day trip. Excellent food in both places.

007 01-10-2013 07:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy (Post 9302283)
/NOT WORTH IT

I don't think a 3 or 4 night cruise would be worth blowing 2 RT fares on. JMO.
Why do you say that? 5 day vacation is a 5 day vacation. Just curious.

DaKCMan AP 01-10-2013 07:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Guru (Post 9302304)
Why do you say that? 5 day vacation is a 5 day vacation. Just curious.
I've been on several cruises ranging from 7-11 nights. You don't really get comfortable with the ship, the schedule, and relaxed enough on the vacation until around day 3-4. With a 4 night cruise you're off the ship right then. It's also different being in Florida where I can just walk on the ship. You'll have a travel day on the front & back end of it. JMO, but a 3-4 day cruise isn't worth it to just go to the Bahamas or Cozumel.

Saulbadguy 01-10-2013 07:27 AM
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Originally Posted by DaKCMan AP (Post 9302310)
I've been on several cruises ranging from 7-11 nights. You don't really get comfortable with the ship, the schedule, and relaxed enough on the vacation until around day 3-4. With a 4 night cruise you're off the ship right then. It's also different being in Florida where I can just walk on the ship. You'll have a travel day on the front & back end of it. JMO, but a 3-4 day cruise isn't worth it to just go to the Bahamas or Cozumel.
Pretty much this.

007 01-10-2013 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by DaKCMan AP (Post 9302310)
I've been on several cruises ranging from 7-11 nights. You don't really get comfortable with the ship, the schedule, and relaxed enough on the vacation until around day 3-4. With a 4 night cruise you're off the ship right then. It's also different being in Florida where I can just walk on the ship. You'll have a travel day on the front & back end of it. JMO, but a 3-4 day cruise isn't worth it to just go to the Bahamas or Cozumel.
Well you would know. heh I'll take yours and Saul's word for it. Pricing them out, they are a little on the expensive side for a 4 day cruise.

007 01-10-2013 07:32 AM
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Originally Posted by DaKCMan AP (Post 9302273)
to Paradise! /eddie money


My favorite US cities (in no particular order): NYC, Chicago, San Fran, Portland.

Haven't been to San Diego, Boston, or New Orleans yet.

If you're considering Vegas and can get a rental car I'd recommend staying an hour outside of Vegas in Mesquite, NV. From there you can check out Vegas for a day or two but, better, you can take day trips to Bryce Canyon, Zion National Park, Red Rocks Canyon, and even the Grand Canyon.

NYC is Awesome - plenty to do: Broadway, Times Square, Ellis Island, Central Park, WTC, museums, delis, and on and on and on.

San Fran is also Awesome: Fisherman's Wharf, Golden Gate, Alcatraz, Mission District, Lombard Street, Muir Woods, Napa day-trip

It really depends upon what you're into: nature, art, theater, history, water/beach, entertainment
While I really like the idea of visiting my two favorite canyons, that would be a lot of driving to cram into just 4 days. JMO

Saulbadguy 01-10-2013 07:33 AM
How about Charleston? SW flies there. I've never been there but heard good things.

007 01-10-2013 07:38 AM
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Originally Posted by blaise (Post 9302276)
NYC. I just love the feel of the city. DC wouldn't be bad either. Once you get there you can take the Metro around, or if you sign up for the tour you can hop off and on the trolley thing all day. Lots of free museums and things to see.
Don't know why, but NYC and DC have always been low on my list for cities to visit. Just never really had any desire to go there.

luv 01-10-2013 07:40 AM
I spent an extended weekend in Orlando by myself. Went to Universal Studios and drove over to Daytona Beach for a night. Loved it.

Saulbadguy 01-10-2013 07:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Guru (Post 9302323)
Don't know why, but NYC and DC have always been low on my list for cities to visit. Just never really had any desire to go there.
I'm tellin ya...Seattle. You'd love it (IMO).

Nzoner 01-10-2013 07:46 AM
If you opt for Vegas I'd like to make a couple of suggestions,stay at The Flamingo,Bally's and/or Harrah's as all three are closer to the middle.Secondly,forget the bus and cabs and buy a 3 day monorail pass for like $15-$20.The aforementioned casinos may not have all the glitz of others but the monorail will drop you off at the back of most of those and walking through them back to front can be a sightseeing trip on its own.

Also if the mrs doesn't mind hot chicks and great music I highly suggest the X Burlesque show at The Flamingo as I've been three times(once with my mrs) and it's very well done,couples friendly and guaranteed to get someone's motor running. :D

If that won't work then splurge and definitely take in The Beatles LOVE.


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007 01-10-2013 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Nzoner (Post 9302332)
If you opt for Vegas I'd like to make a couple of suggestions,stay at The Flamingo,Bally's and/or Harrah's as all three are closer to the middle.Secondly,forget the bus and cabs and buy a 3 day monorail pass for like $15-$20.The aforementioned casinos may not have all the glitz of others but the monorail will drop you off at the back of most of those and walking through them back to front can be a sightseeing trip on its own.

Also if the mrs doesn't mind hot chicks and great music I highly suggest the X Burlesque show at The Flamingo as I've been three times(once with my mrs) and it's very well done,couples friendly and guaranteed to get someone's motor running. :D

If that won't work then splurge and definitely take in The Beatles LOVE.

I've been told the monorail is horrible. I'm sure each persons experience with it is different though

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Someone suggested Zumanity too.

I've been told the monorail is horrible but I'm sure each persons experience is different.

007 01-10-2013 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy (Post 9302331)
I'm tellin ya...Seattle. You'd love it (IMO).
YOu know, we do have a relative up there. Might be worth checking into.

luv 01-10-2013 07:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy (Post 9302331)
I'm tellin ya...Seattle. You'd love it (IMO).
I've always wanted to go there, too.

Saulbadguy 01-10-2013 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Guru (Post 9302335)
YOu know, we do have a relative up there. Might be worth checking into.
Let me know if that's what you end up choosing. I was there last month and had a blast.

I can't speak for Vegas, haven't been there (besides the airport).

Nzoner 01-10-2013 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Guru (Post 9302334)
Someone suggested Zumanity too.

I've been told the monorail is horrible but I'm sure each persons experience is different.
I'm usually catching a good buzz whilst in Vegas so I really haven't seen anything horrible about it.I've also seen those damn buses packed to the roof and thought no thanks.

Nzoner 01-10-2013 07:58 AM
Last thing I'll post,a nice little preview...

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007 01-10-2013 07:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Nzoner (Post 9302343)
I'm usually catching a good buzz whilst in Vegas so I really haven't seen anything horrible about it.I've also seen those damn buses packed to the roof and thought no thanks.
Probably all depends on what makes you comfortable. Couple of my friends are steadfast against that monorail. Don't really know why though.

bevischief 01-10-2013 08:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Guru (Post 9302347)
Probably all depends on what makes you comfortable. Couple of my friends are steadfast against that monorail. Don't really know why though.
They were sober.

Mr. Flopnuts 01-10-2013 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Guru (Post 9302259)
Just got to thinking, might be a good opportunity to go on my first cruise. Just a 3 or 4 nighter.
Come out to Branson and do a timeshare presentation and I can get you a 4 day/3 night cruise for free, no out of pocket expenses. It will also include 2 nights accomodations before or after the cruise. Booyah!

Fire Me Boy! 01-10-2013 08:22 AM
Wine country...

Hoover 01-10-2013 08:31 AM
My brother and I do this a lot. We only pack what we need and take direct flights to large cities. We don't rent cars, stay at hotels, we basically stay up for 48 hours and do stuff.

Sleep on the plane. If you need a nap go to some stupid ass movie and get some shut eye. We only do this is the summer. Hit baseball games, shows, and historical sights.

My wife will never do it, but we basically cram a 4 day trip into 2 days.

A lot of fun, but can be stressful at time. Especially late at night in a city like New York.

Hoover 01-10-2013 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Fire Me Boy! (Post 9302369)
Wine country...
Was just there and i agree with this. Two days in Napa is awesome and the SF airport is easy to fly in and out of.

Dayze 01-10-2013 08:40 AM
I've always wanted to go to Maine/NE sometime in the fall.

or Montana.

Graystoke 01-10-2013 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Dayze (Post 9302416)
I've always wanted to go to Maine/NE sometime in the fall.

or Montana.
Both awesome in the Fall.

Mr. Flopnuts 01-10-2013 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Hoover (Post 9302384)
My brother and I do this a lot. We only pack what we need and take direct flights to large cities. We don't rent cars, stay at hotels, we basically stay up for 48 hours and do stuff.

Sleep on the plane. If you need a nap go to some stupid ass movie and get some shut eye. We only do this is the summer. Hit baseball games, shows, and historical sights.

My wife will never do it, but we basically cram a 4 day trip into 2 days.

A lot of fun, but can be stressful at time. Especially late at night in a city like New York.
That's ****ing awesome! That's the kind of shit I'd do in my early 20's. I may have to round up a buddy or two and do something like that this summer.

mikeyis4dcats. 01-10-2013 01:33 PM
It may be close and a cheap flight anyway, but I'd have twice the fun in Chicago as most places for a 3 day weekend. More time on the ground is better, rather than wasting 3 hours each way to go to the coast.

DaKCMan AP 01-10-2013 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Hoover (Post 9302388)
Was just there and i agree with this. Two days in Napa is awesome and the SF airport is easy to fly in and out of.
If you're going to Napa and not the city, Oakland's airport is easier and closer.

Hoover 01-10-2013 01:43 PM
I think Charleston is also a great option. Spent two weeks done there last January.

Its currently the off season but the weather is not bad. There is plenty of stuff to do, and the local food scene is great.

Anymore I basically travel to water because I enjoy fresh seafood. I learned that I really like Shrimp and grits. Anyway, Charlestown is nice because you could make the drive north to Myrtle Beach. Its only a couple hours, but I'd probably just stay in Charleston.

Saulbadguy 01-10-2013 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by mikeyis4dcats. (Post 9303300)
It may be close and a cheap flight anyway, but I'd have twice the fun in Chicago as most places for a 3 day weekend. More time on the ground is better, rather than wasting 3 hours each way to go to the coast.
Southwest. Gotta fly to Midway. I mean, what's the point?

Hoover 01-10-2013 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by DaKCMan AP (Post 9303319)
If you're going to Napa and not the city, Oakland's airport is easier and closer.
Makes sense but you might get shot at.

You could just stay north and fly into Sacramento

Ebolapox 01-10-2013 01:49 PM
Branson? :spock:

tooge 01-10-2013 01:49 PM
I'd hit one of the following:
Lake Tahoe/Reno area
Chicago
Florida Gulf Coast (Destin area)

All three have lots of shopping, sightseeing, eating, etc.

SuperChief 01-10-2013 01:51 PM
I would HIGHLY recommend San Diego. It's the bee's knees.

Also, I can't say enough awesome things about NYC and Chicago. Very, very fun places to be.

Old Dog 01-10-2013 01:56 PM
For a weekend I would probably go to Vegas.
If I could get away for a week or more, I'd go with the cruise.

frankotank 01-10-2013 01:58 PM
my best friends have an empty nest. they go on short cruises a lot. when a cruise gets within a few weeks of the sail date they will cut prices like you wouldn't believe. maybe a couple hundred for 3 or 4 day cruise. since you don't have to worry about paying for plane tickets it oughta be super cheap.

Old Dog 01-10-2013 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by frankotank (Post 9303358)
my best friends have an empty nest. they go on short cruises a lot. when a cruise gets within a few weeks of the sail date they will cut prices like you wouldn't believe. maybe a couple hundred for 3 or 4 day cruise. since you don't have to worry about paying for plane tickets it oughta be super cheap.
The problem (for me) with the 3-4 day cruises is they are often a bunch of college aged kids that are out for a three day drunk. I'm not saying there is ANYTHING wrong with that, but it's not for me anymore.
5 day or longer ones (especially during the school year) will be a crowd more to my tastes.....not generally a bunch of geriatrics, but not a complete booze cruise either.

just my .02

Hoover 01-10-2013 02:02 PM
If you are on a budget I'd suggest Las Vegas

Note: Even if you are not into gambling there is plenty to do. Kinda warm this time of year, easy to get around, lots of shows, free entertainment, and good dining options. You can get cheap ass rooms during the week. I've stayed at the Palms for 80 bucks a night. Nice place but the location sucks since the strip is on the other side of the interstate. You should be able to find cheap hotels on the strip like the Luxor or something.

I've also stayed at the Trump's hotel, which is really nice. One of my favorite spots is the Platinum. It's not a casino and is located just behind the strip.

If you are a real tight ass you could stay way off of the strip at a local casino like Arizona Charlie's or something. 25 bucks a night or something.

Grab a steak at Vic and Anthony's at the Golden Nugget. - That's not a budget place. Never mind but its really good.

Alton deFlat 01-10-2013 02:07 PM
Right now, someplace I can leave my jacket at home.

Old Dog 01-10-2013 02:10 PM
Piggybacking off of Hoovers comments, some of the places downtown (Freemont Street) aren't bad in Vegas either. I know they just remodeled The D (formerly Fitzgeralds).

loochy 01-10-2013 02:14 PM
GET A TIMESHARE IN BRANSON

/SPAM

Bearcat 01-10-2013 02:28 PM
Seattle is fun... plenty of stuff to do in the city, and there are plenty of potential day trips, such as Olympic National Park, Vancouver, etc. I went a couple of years ago... went to Bumbershoot, hiked up a mountain, ran into some crazies... good times.

I love Chicago... it's the perfect long weekend destination, since it's a 90 minute flight from KC.

seaofred 01-10-2013 02:40 PM
I highly recommend Tampa/St. Petersburg area. Pretty relaxing and absolutly beautiful. If you plan out far enough, you can get tickets on Alegiant Air for $25-$50 each way.

Silock 01-10-2013 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Guru (Post 9302334)
Someone suggested Zumanity too.

I've been told the monorail is horrible but I'm sure each persons experience is different.
LOVE is far and away the best show in Vegas. Zumanity doesn't come close.

O does, but it's just different.

Silock 01-10-2013 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Hoover (Post 9303367)
If you are on a budget I'd suggest Las Vegas

Note: Even if you are not into gambling there is plenty to do. Kinda warm this time of year, easy to get around, lots of shows, free entertainment, and good dining options. You can get cheap ass rooms during the week. I've stayed at the Palms for 80 bucks a night. Nice place but the location sucks since the strip is on the other side of the interstate. You should be able to find cheap hotels on the strip like the Luxor or something.

I've also stayed at the Trump's hotel, which is really nice. One of my favorite spots is the Platinum. It's not a casino and is located just behind the strip.

If you are a real tight ass you could stay way off of the strip at a local casino like Arizona Charlie's or something. 25 bucks a night or something.

Grab a steak at Vic and Anthony's at the Golden Nugget. - That's not a budget place. Never mind but its really good.
IMO, "Vegas" and "budget" just don't mix. It's hard to find anything really fun to do on the strip that doesn't cost money. It's much cheaper to stay off-strip, but off-strip is a LOT shittier, too. And if you're taking a cab from the strip to a place off-strip, you'll negate all the savings in cab fare.

Vegas is best enjoyed when you have enough money to do basically whatever the hell you want to.

Stewie 01-10-2013 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by tooge (Post 9303339)
I'd hit one of the following:
Lake Tahoe/Reno area
Chicago
Florida Gulf Coast (Destin area)

All three have lots of shopping, sightseeing, eating, etc.
There is so much to do in this area. Mini-Vegas without all the hassle and plenty of food/gambling/debauchery. The Lake Tahoe area is beautiful with plenty to do and see in winter or summer. I especially enjoy the old casinos on the Cal/Nev border for dinner. They don't have the traffic of the Reno casinos, so they have some killer dinner specials.

007 01-10-2013 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Silock (Post 9303622)
IMO, "Vegas" and "budget" just don't mix. It's hard to find anything really fun to do on the strip that doesn't cost money. It's much cheaper to stay off-strip, but off-strip is a LOT shittier, too. And if you're taking a cab from the strip to a place off-strip, you'll negate all the savings in cab fare.

Vegas is best enjoyed when you have enough money to do basically whatever the hell you want to.
Oh, I disagree. Just walking through all the casinos is entertainment in itself. If we go we will take in at least one show and then one side event like repelling or jumping off the stratosphere. The rest would be sightseeing and eating.

Of course, my wife is interested in the cruise idea so I am going to at least entertain it.

Silock 01-10-2013 05:12 PM
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Oh, I disagree. Just walking through all the casinos is entertainment in itself. If we go we will take in at least one show and then one side event like repelling or jumping off the stratosphere. The rest would be sightseeing and eating.

Of course, my wife is interested in the cruise idea so I am going to at least entertain it.
Different strokes, I guess. I find walking through the casinos/malls extremely boring. Too much smoke, too many slot machines, too many shops selling a bunch of shit that I can't afford. Playing the games is different, but just walking through -- no thanks.

The cool bars are the highlight, but they're not cheap.

BigRedChief 01-10-2013 05:57 PM
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I should preface this with, we want it to be far away from KC. Hell, we have two tickets to anywhere in the 48 states that Airtran/Southwest flies so I want to take advantage of that.
Florida dude. Beaches, ocean, sun etc. etc.

Got some of the best beaches in the world where I live.


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