Travel / Vacation thread

[Polish Leppy 22]

When I was in high school, my mom's side of the family (26 of us) all ditched the east coast beaches in favor of the Finger Lakes in NY and never looked back.

--- much better bang for your buck at the lake
---- fresh water, no sand
--- quiet, peaceful, no big crowds but you can raise hell if you want and bother no one
--- dozens of wineries close by

 

[wizards8507]

When I was in high school, my mom's side of the family (26 of us) all ditched the east coast beaches in favor of the Finger Lakes in NY and never looked back.

--- much better bang for your buck at the lake
---- fresh water, no sand
--- quiet, peaceful, no big crowds but you can raise hell if you want and bother no one
--- dozens of wineries close by

I grew up pretty spoiled in that regard, less than 15 minutes from the beach and 30 minutes from really good beaches. We'd spend the whole summer in the ocean and we'd never pay a dime. The entire concept of a "beach vacation" is completely foreign to me because the beach is just a normal thing you go to on a random Tuesday in July.

 

[zelezo vlk]

I grew up pretty spoiled in that regard, less than 15 minutes from the beach and 30 minutes from really good beaches. We'd spend the whole summer in the ocean and we'd never pay a dime. The entire concept of a "beach vacation" is completely foreign to me because the beach is just a normal thing you go to on a random Tuesday in July.

That's good. It's depressing how many of my friends and family think that a vacation must include a beach.

 

[Polish Leppy 22]

I grew up pretty spoiled in that regard, less than 15 minutes from the beach and 30 minutes from really good beaches. We'd spend the whole summer in the ocean and we'd never pay a dime. The entire concept of a "beach vacation" is completely foreign to me because the beach is just a normal thing you go to on a random Tuesday in July.

You were definitely spoiled haha. Compare what you get for your money beach vs lake on vrbo.com and you'll see what we poors go through.

 

[beryirish]

Hilton Head - today through the 1st.

First time heading down there - getting a house. Going with another family that's been going down there for years. They have our hopes and expectations up.

Should get some thunderstorms down there thanks to TS but i think near mid week it should be good.

 

[wizards8507]

You were definitely spoiled haha. Compare what you get for your money beach vs lake on vrbo.com and you'll see what we poors go through.

You don't need to tell me. My four nights at the lake in New Hampshire were in a state park. I paid $25 a night (plus about a buck in quarters for the showers).

Hilton Head - today through the 1st.

First time heading down there - getting a house. Going with another family that's been going down there for years. They have our hopes and expectations up.

Hilton Head is dope. Fun fact: my daughter was conceived in Hilton Head during the second half of Super Bowl XLVIII. So you'll have that to think about for the next week or so. You're welcome.

Breakfast - Kenny B's French Quarter Cafe, Lowcountry Backyard
Lunch - Fiesta Fresh Mexican Grill
Dinner - Truffle's Cafe

If you make it to Savannah, Mrs. Wilkes' Dining Room is not to be missed.

 

[ACamp1900]

My grandma and I are going to visit relatives in Rhode Island the second week in July. Any recommendations on stuff to do in RI, CT, and maybe Boston?

Get on plane and go somewhere nice instead?

 

[calvegas04]

I went to RMNP in December of last year, and it was really cool, although we drove/hiked for about 4 hours, and never saw an animal of note.

I think in October it'll be even prettier. Check out the 'Stanley/Shining' hotel if you go that route - only like 20 minutes away from RMNP IIRC. You can get a drink there and it's pretty Erie.

reps, did you go along trail Ridge Road that goes around the park?

 

[koonja]

reps, did you go along trail Ridge Road that goes around the park?

Yep. And it was a cool road and you can see far into the fields/up the mountains, so if the animals were active, it would have been perfect. For whatever reason, we saw nothing that day, and were surprised.

 

[NorthDakota]

Get on plane and go somewhere nice instead?

I live in the Red River valley. Literally everywhere else is trash pretty much.

 

[wizards8507]

I live in the Red River valley. Literally everywhere else is trash pretty much.

+20 for nature, -10 for history.

 

[zelezo vlk]

I'm trying to find a way to make my trip to Rome for a buddy's ordination into a trip to another country as well...

 

[IrishLax]

Hilton Head - today through the 1st.

First time heading down there - getting a house. Going with another family that's been going down there for years. They have our hopes and expectations up.

Should get some thunderstorms down there thanks to TS but i think near mid week it should be good.

I was in Hilton Head last week. Was a lot of fun, first time being there. Growing up my family vacationed on Fripp Island just to the north pretty much every year, and now we have a house on Seabrook so I never really go anywhere besides Charleston/Seabrook.

Hilton Head was a really awesome blend of a "developed" beach town without massive overcrowding and trashiness. You have all the amenities/restaurants/stores/etc. right there but the beaches were pristine with plenty of room to bocce ball/spike ball/volleyball/soccer/whatever. It was a great time. We were there for my wife's family reunion and with 60+ people it worked out surprisingly well.

Only negative was the golf. Played twice, greens were aerated and the courses overall weren't that nice for the price you're paying. I expected a bit more.

 

[IrishLax]

When I was in high school, my mom's side of the family (26 of us) all ditched the east coast beaches in favor of the Finger Lakes in NY and never looked back.

--- much better bang for your buck at the lake
---- fresh water, no sand
--- quiet, peaceful, no big crowds but you can raise hell if you want and bother no one
--- dozens of wineries close by

In a month I'm going up to the finger lakes with a bunch of classmates from ND. We do it every two years as a reunion of sorts to stay in touch... one of the guys has a house with a boat. Tons of fun. Agree with everything you said... and yeah the best part is no one getting in your business.

 

[wizards8507]

Only poors "raise hell" on a lake. You gonna wear your jorts and your trucker cap, too? Drinking Coors Light?

Lax and Leppy IRL.

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[zelezo vlk]

In a month I'm going up to the finger lakes with a bunch of classmates from ND. We do it every two years as a reunion of sorts to stay in touch... one of the guys has a house with a boat. Tons of fun. Agree with everything you said... and yeah the best part is no one getting in your business.

I've heard the Riesling is pretty good up there. That true?

 

[NorthDakota]

+20 for nature, -10 for history.

Zero nature. Farmland is not nature.

Only poors "raise hell" on a lake. You gonna wear your jorts and your trucker cap, too? Drinking Coors Light?

Lax and Leppy IRL.

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You are half right...lake houses are a sign of wealth. Nothing wrong with jorts fam. Trucker hats are lit if they have MAGA on them.

 

[NDRock]

Do you even employment bro?

Ha. Wife is a teacher (off for the Summer and on her way to Germany for two weeks with my daughter), i'm a firefighter. That was the first 2 week vacation of my life. It' pretty easy to get time off in my job as you can switch with other guys and take vacation days. There's also not a ton of work to come back to that piles up.

 

[Emcee77]

I'll be in Vegas this weekend.

I just got back from my first trip to Vegas, for a bachelor party. I honestly wasn't even prepared for how much fun it was going to be. The food, the pool, the casino, the booze ... what is it they say, Disney for grown ups? It's kind of like that. Absolute blast.

heading up to Traverse City, MI this weekend, can't wait

Jealous, it's so beautiful up there.

 

[BGIF]

My grandma and I are going to visit relatives in Rhode Island the second week in July. Any recommendations on stuff to do in RI, CT, and maybe Boston?

You don't have the ESPN/Wiz Signature Tour already booked? May be too late.

 

[BGIF]

heading up to Traverse City, MI this weekend, can't wait

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Jealous, it's so beautiful up there.

It is pretty country. I enjoyed the golf at Boyne.

As for the swimming ... bring a wetsuit. It's 3/4 territory.

 

[RallySonsOfND]

If you are looking for the top beach, head to Siesta Key in Florida.

 

[irishtrain]

2-3 weeks back to western Pa for homecoming golf tournament in August (and to spend time with friends in my home town) then in late Oct a western trip to Ariz Utah to see the Big 5, Monument Valley, and Grand Canyon, time to do these things now before I get too old.

 

[ACamp1900]

I just got back from my first trip to Vegas, for a bachelor party. I honestly wasn't even prepared for how much fun it was going to be. The food, the pool, the casino, the booze ... what is it they say, Disney for grown ups?

I've been to Vegas so many times the novelty wore off years ago, not that it's not still fun at times. We saw a show tonight... hitting a top buffet tomorrow. I'll have to post pics when I get back...

 

[pumpdog20]

Taking my wife to the Beloved Playa Mujeres in Cancun in August. Anyone ever been?

 

[dshans]

Taking my wife to the Beloved Playa Mujeres in Cancun in August. Anyone ever been?

¿Is this Isla de Mujeres?

I've been there a couple of times, but was ensconced in Cozumel.

Clear, cool water. I recommend snorkeling. Your balls will sweat, even in the "winter" if you venture into the interior. Still worthwhile, though.

Life is a beach. Make of it whatever you can(cun).

 

[wizards8507]

Just landed in Cleveland. What do I eat? We're staying in Mayfield Heights.

 

[Irish#1]

Just landed in Cleveland. What do I eat? We're staying in Mayfield Heights.

You're starting to sound like Koon.

 

[wizards8507]

You're starting to sound like Koon.

Fine, I don't want your shitty Midwest food anyways. I'll find a Dunkin Donuts.

 

[IrishLion]

Just landed in Cleveland. What do I eat? We're staying in Mayfield Heights.

Don't eat anywhere, it's not safe.

Cleveland is a trash city. True toilet bowl.

Go find a Skyline Chili.