Need a cheap Vacation

Hoover · 01-28-2005, 11:58 AM

My wife will be done with Law School this spring. I can't wait to add a second income!!!!!!!! Anyway I would like to suprise her with a quick 4 day or so vacation. Where can I go for a reasonable price. I just want to go some place cool, to reward her.

Any Ideas, I'd like to keep it under 3K

Ghostof · 01-28-2005, 12:01 PM

Deadwood South Dakota.....then you could see Mount Rushmore, SPearfish, and all the other things, even go to Devils Tower

JazzzLovr · 01-28-2005, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Hoover

Any Ideas, I'd like to keep it under 3K

I went on a cheap vacation for New Years and it cost about $350, I think.

**Bearcat** · 01-28-2005, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by JazzzLovr

I went on a cheap vacation for New Years and it cost about $350, I think.

I was wondering what an expensive vacation must be like, too.... I don't think we spent $3000 on our two trips to Orlando combined.

**Rain Man** · 01-28-2005, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Bearcat

I was wondering what an expensive vacation must be like, too.... I don't think we spent $3000 on our two trips to Orlando combined.

You must've been stealing your food from small children or something.

**Bearcat** · 01-28-2005, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

You must've been stealing your food from small children or something.

"Oh, I'll hold that while you get your picture taken with Mickey & Minnie"

"What a nice young.... hey!"

Frazod · 01-29-2005, 01:11 AM

I'm a big fan of the Black Hills. Very reasonable prices, and you won't find prettier country anywhere, IMO. Custer State Park is pretty much my favorite place on earth.

Getting there can be a problem, though. Flying is a pain in the ass since you have to hop a flight from a nearby hub city like Denver. Those regional flights can get expensive. I always drive (about 14 hours from Chicago), but obviously that won't work for 4 days, since you'll burn two travelling.

If you ever have more time, you really should check it out.

Hoover · 01-28-2005, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Bearcat

I was wondering what an expensive vacation must be like, too.... I don't think we spent $3000 on our two trips to Orlando combined.

Ok, if you fly its going to cost you $300 per person round trip, and thats cheap.

So thats $600

You got to stay some place thats not a rat hole. Lets say $150 a night, 3 nights thats $450, so lets say $500 with taxes.

So we are at $1100 with out doing anything.

$100 bucks a day for food. Could it be cheaper? Yes, but we like to go out for nice meals when on Vacation. Lets say $300

$1400, plus any activitys

OK maybe I should look at doing this for $1500

**Bearcat** · 01-28-2005, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Hoover

Ok, if you fly its going to cost you $300 per person round trip, and thats cheap.

So thats $600

You got to stay some place thats not a rat hole. Lets say $150 a night, 3 nights thats $450, so lets say $500 with taxes.

So we are at $1100 with out doing anything.

$100 bucks a day for food. Could it be cheaper? Yes, but we like to go out for nice meals when on Vacation. Lets say $300

$1400, plus any activitys

OK maybe I should look at doing this for $1500

More power to ya... it's just funny to hear that it's "cheap" compared to all the ways we tried to save to go on those trips while on a college budget. I love to travel, so if I ever get a job that allows it, I'm sure I'll spend lots and lots of money on vacations

JazzzLovr · 01-28-2005, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Bearcat

More power to ya... it's just funny to hear that it's "cheap" compared to all the ways we tried to save to go on those trips while on a college budget.

Exactly. To me, "cheap vacation" means "within driving distance." For $3k, I think I'd be going on another cruise.

**Rain Man** · 01-28-2005, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Hoover

Ok, if you fly its going to cost you $300 per person round trip, and thats cheap.

So thats $600

You got to stay some place thats not a rat hole. Lets say $150 a night, 3 nights thats $450, so lets say $500 with taxes.

So we are at $1100 with out doing anything.

$100 bucks a day for food. Could it be cheaper? Yes, but we like to go out for nice meals when on Vacation. Lets say $300

$1400, plus any activitys

OK maybe I should look at doing this for $1500

Rental car, souvenir t-shirts and refrigerator magnets, entry into some shows or exhibits or something, and you'll spend more on food than that. Maybe $2,000, but more likely $2,250.

KCChiefsMan · 01-28-2005, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by JazzzLovr

I went on a cheap vacation for New Years and it cost about $350, I think.

obviously it wasn't Vegas, where I went. That vacation ran me a little over 3K. It was AWESOME though.

Pants · 01-28-2005, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by KCChiefsMan

obviously it wasn't Vegas, where I went. That vacation ran me a little over 3K. It was AWESOME though.

dude, that's just cold.

JazzzLovr · 01-28-2005, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by KCChiefsMan

obviously it wasn't Vegas, where I went. That vacation ran me a little over 3K. It was AWESOME though.

Yeah, I'm sure vacations are a lot more expensive when you can't get laid for free.

01-28-2005, 11:58 AM	Topic Starter
Hoover Rufus Dawes Jr. Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $-2131821	Need a cheap Vacation My wife will be done with Law School this spring. I can't wait to add a second income!!!!!!!! Anyway I would like to suprise her with a quick 4 day or so vacation. Where can I go for a reasonable price. I just want to go some place cool, to reward her. Any Ideas, I'd like to keep it under 3K
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01-28-2005, 12:01 PM	#2
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01-29-2005, 01:11 AM	#7
Frazod Did you hear what I said? Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $-766615	I'm a big fan of the Black Hills. Very reasonable prices, and you won't find prettier country anywhere, IMO. Custer State Park is pretty much my favorite place on earth. Getting there can be a problem, though. Flying is a pain in the ass since you have to hop a flight from a nearby hub city like Denver. Those regional flights can get expensive. I always drive (about 14 hours from Chicago), but obviously that won't work for 4 days, since you'll burn two travelling. If you ever have more time, you really should check it out.
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