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Scarlet_Buckeye

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Feb 1, 2013 7:37 PM
Don't forget Northern Michigan's most beautiful and hidden jewel - - - TORCH LAKE!!! (Deemed by National Geographic as the 3rd most beautiful lake in the WORLD). It's known for it's Caribbean blue crystal clear water.

Feb 1, 2013 7:37pm
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Feb 1, 2013 9:24 PM
Scarlet_Buckeye;1379671 wrote:Don't forget Northern Michigan's most beautiful and hidden jewel - - - TORCH LAKE!!! (Deemed by National Geographic as the 3rd most beautiful lake in the WORLD). It's known for it's Caribbean blue crystal clear water.


Is it really cold? ? Most clear lakes stay really cold all year long.
Feb 1, 2013 9:24pm
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Feb 1, 2013 11:01 PM
j_crazy;1379647 wrote:
Similar question, who has been to Grand Cayman? We are going there in September.
Ex family has 2 places down there. What do you need to know? Lol
Feb 1, 2013 11:01pm
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Feb 1, 2013 11:04 PM
j_crazy;1379647 wrote: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.
Been twice for a day, beautiful beaches, clear water, cold beer.
Feb 1, 2013 11:04pm
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Feb 2, 2013 1:46 AM
Grand Cayman is awesome but can be super expensive. We stayed there a week about 5 years ago and for like 5 subs and some Doritos are lunch bill was like $250. We went back on a cruise about 2 years ago and had a great time. If you Scuba Dive it's a great place.

My favorite places I have been are Punta Mita, Mexico New Orleans, Vegas, and our Cruise.

Punta Mita was awesome because we stayed in a great hotel the town itself Had some of the beat seafood I have ever had. Golfing was awesome (had a whole where the green was on a small island that you could only play during low tide). About 20 minutes away was a small hippy tourist town that was fun to visit and about 45 minutes away was Puerta vallarta
Feb 2, 2013 1:46am
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Feb 5, 2013 12:11 AM
Laley23;1379288 wrote: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.
We stayed in a hotel in Jackson that was log cabin-esque. I went with my family and my dad made the arrangements, so I don't remember what hotel, but it was a pretty cool little place. Jackson is about a half hour drive from the park if I remember correctly. There are a few hotels in the park (pretty awesome one at Old Faithful), but since space is very limited and since the park really only has a three month season, I would assume that you need to book well in advance. Also remember that the park is in the mountains so it's pretty chilly. We were there in late June and it was in the 60's both days.

We spent two days in Yellowstone (the road through the park is divided into an upper loop and a lower loop (about 60 miles each, I think), so we spent a day doing each loop. We then spent a day in Grand Teton National Park, just south of Yellowstone. This is the absolute minimum amount of time I would spend. Really wish we had more time to spend in the park.
Feb 5, 2013 12:11am
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Feb 5, 2013 7:37 AM
friendfromlowry;1379648 wrote: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.

To get their experience you would have to go the week of. The week before would be setting up and the week after cleaning up.

Although bourbon street is fun period.
Feb 5, 2013 7:37am
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Feb 5, 2013 2:25 PM
Branson, MO is the funnest place on earth.
Feb 5, 2013 2:25pm
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Feb 5, 2013 2:40 PM
justincredible;1378369 wrote:I guess Chicago since it's close and we go there more often than anywhere else.
Just become a Cubs fan already. It's evident that you love everything about them.
Feb 5, 2013 2:40pm
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Feb 5, 2013 2:45 PM
I enjoy vacationing at Indian Lake, OH.
Feb 5, 2013 2:45pm
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Feb 5, 2013 3:05 PM
Have become very fond of the Brevard, NC area as of late. Great camping, beautiful cabins available, hiking, trout fishing, just a great mountain getaway!
Feb 5, 2013 3:05pm
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Feb 6, 2013 10:17 PM
Disney...have a vacation club membership and go there twice a year at least. Their resorts have a "Welcome Home" placard above the entrance. It's better than home....no worries...just smiles and happy faces.
Feb 6, 2013 10:17pm
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Feb 6, 2013 11:04 PM
se-alum;1379100 wrote:I'll be there Feb. 16-20th for some golf!
Played Arrowhead Monday, Prestwick on Tuesday, Pine Lakes today and TPC tomorrow. It was a little chilly on Monday (low to mid-50's), but at or near 70 yesterday and today. Actually got a bit of a sunburn.
Feb 6, 2013 11:04pm
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Feb 6, 2013 11:39 PM
Midstate01;1379708 wrote:Is it really cold? ? Most clear lakes stay really cold all year long.
No it's not that bad at all. I have family that has a boat on the lake, crazy crazy clear
Feb 6, 2013 11:39pm
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Feb 7, 2013 9:25 AM
HitsRus;1384050 wrote:Disney...have a vacation club membership and go there twice a year at least. Their resorts have a "Welcome Home" placard above the entrance. It's better than home....no worries...just smiles and happy faces.
Which resort are you a member of?

Yacht Club for 12 days this Labor Day for our family, cannot wait!
Feb 7, 2013 9:25am