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Jan 31, 2013 11:10 AM
For the first time in about 10 years, I have no plans for vacation this year. The family usually goes to Holden Beach every year, but this year we are all going our separate ways to do something different. So, I'm looking for a cool place to go this summer, preferably somewhere not beach related, and I was just in Vegas a couple weeks ago, so that's out as well. What are some of the OC's favorite vacation spots?
Jan 31, 2013 11:10am
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Jan 31, 2013 11:12 AM
I guess Chicago since it's close and we go there more often than anywhere else.
Jan 31, 2013 11:12am
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Jan 31, 2013 11:13 AM
For me, not much can beat going to a cabin on a lake for a long weekend. My dad has one in northern Wisconsin that I use from time to time, nice to just get out and relax.
Jan 31, 2013 11:13am
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Jan 31, 2013 11:13 AM
We've gone to Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge a couple of times. We always have an enjoyable time.
Jan 31, 2013 11:13am
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Jan 31, 2013 11:15 AM
I know you're not looking for a beach locale, but this is ours.

Jan 31, 2013 11:15am
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Jan 31, 2013 11:54 AM
The wife and I take short trip all the time now (Chicago mostly to see my daughter) but as a family years ago Hilton Head was alway a summer trip.

This coming summer I have planned a family trip to Hilton Head for everyone... all 11 of us...
Jan 31, 2013 11:54am
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Jan 31, 2013 11:58 AM
My family has a cottage on Put-in-Bay, so I spend as much time as possible on the island every year.

For you though, se-alum, my suggestion would be Yellowstone. If you've never been it is an incredible place. Between Yellowstone and Grand Teton, you can easily fill a week. I would suggest staying in Jackson, WY. Awesome little town with plenty to do when you're not in one of the parks. I believe that Yellowstone is our greatest national treasure and everyone should experience it at least once.

If you've been to Yellowstone, then think about Yosemite or Death Valley. Also both awesome parks (and with Yosemite you can do San Francisco and the Bay Area as well).
Jan 31, 2013 11:58am
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stlouiedipalma

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Feb 1, 2013 12:29 AM
Myrtle Beach. Flying there Sunday for a week of golf.
Feb 1, 2013 12:29am
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Feb 1, 2013 12:33 AM
Outer Space. What you've never been?




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Feb 1, 2013 12:33am
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Feb 1, 2013 12:42 AM
Traverse City. Unreal beaches, great wilderness and absolutely incredible golf. I love that area immensely
Feb 1, 2013 12:42am
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Feb 1, 2013 12:55 AM
The Outer Banks
Jekyll Island GA
Mar Mac Lodge in ON. Canada
Feb 1, 2013 12:55am
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Feb 1, 2013 6:26 AM
What's vacation?
Feb 1, 2013 6:26am
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se-alum

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Feb 1, 2013 8:15 AM
stlouiedipalma;1379024 wrote:Myrtle Beach. Flying there Sunday for a week of golf.
I'll be there Feb. 16-20th for some golf!
Feb 1, 2013 8:15am
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Feb 1, 2013 10:06 AM
Classyposter58;1379026 wrote:Traverse City. Unreal beaches, great wilderness and absolutely incredible golf. I love that area immensely
I agree with the lcoation (including Mackinaw, Mackinac, Petoskey, Sleeping Bear), but we don't even go to the beach.
Feb 1, 2013 10:06am
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Feb 1, 2013 10:08 AM
believer;1379065 wrote:What's vacation?
LOL

Agree with that. Costa Rica is our favorite place.
Feb 1, 2013 10:08am
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Feb 1, 2013 10:13 AM
I've never been, but I'd really like to go to Colorado or Moab, Utah.

My sister lives in Avon, Co. Lots of cool stuff to do there in the warm months.
Feb 1, 2013 10:13am
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Feb 1, 2013 10:41 AM
Beaufort, SC specifically Hunting/Harbour Island.

40 min from Hilton Head, and an hour from Charleston and Savannah.
Feb 1, 2013 10:41am
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Feb 1, 2013 10:48 AM
bases_loaded;1379230 wrote:Beaufort, SC specifically Hunting/Harbour Island.

40 min from Hilton Head, and an hour from Charleston and Savannah.
We've been to Fripp a few times, nice flat beaches, deer running everywhere, gators on the golf course.
Feb 1, 2013 10:48am
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Feb 1, 2013 10:51 AM
Never done Fripp, almost did this past year but stayed on Harbour again. My aunt and uncle live on Lady's Island, he flew F-18s at the Marine air station there. I proposed to my wife on Hunting Island, so its our go to if we need a get away week.
Feb 1, 2013 10:51am
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Feb 1, 2013 11:39 AM
I don't get out much....but enjoy Virginia Beach and even Gatlinburg
Feb 1, 2013 11:39am
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Feb 1, 2013 11:45 AM
krambman;1378441 wrote: For you though, se-alum, my suggestion would be Yellowstone. If you've never been it is an incredible place. Between Yellowstone and Grand Teton, you can easily fill a week. I would suggest staying in Jackson, WY. Awesome little town with plenty to do when you're not in one of the parks. I believe that Yellowstone is our greatest national treasure and everyone should experience it at least once.
Did you stay in a hotel or cabin? And any recommendations for lodges/cabins? I am looking to get out to Yellowstone, but wanted some firsthand recommendations. Id prefer in the park but not tied to it.
Feb 1, 2013 11:45am
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Feb 1, 2013 1:14 PM
Singapore, easily.
Feb 1, 2013 1:14pm
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Feb 1, 2013 6:28 PM
Yellowstone. Since you dont want a beach. St Thomas if you do.

Similar question, who has been to Grand Cayman? We are going there in September.
Feb 1, 2013 6:28pm
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Feb 1, 2013 6:33 PM
My family went on a cruise when I was like 9-10 years old. From what I remember, it was a fun time. I'm thinking of going on a 5 or 7 day one through the Caribbean on my honeymoon later this year.

On a side note, I think it'd be pretty sweet to hang out in the city hosting the Superbowl the week before. I follow a lot of the sports media on Twitter and they're all constantly posting about how fun New Orleans has been this week.
Feb 1, 2013 6:33pm
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Feb 1, 2013 6:41 PM
Manhattan Buckeye;1379201 wrote:LOL

Agree with that. Costa Rica is our favorite place.
haha My wife just spent 2 weeks there!
Feb 1, 2013 6:41pm