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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #6600 on: June 22, 2023, 01:15:57 AM »
Looking for suggestions on a 1 week road trip in the southwest US (CO, AZ, NV, UT) with twin 2 year olds, 4 year old and 8 year old. Any suggestions on a particular route? Preferably with decent hotel accommodations along the way.

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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #6601 on: June 22, 2023, 03:12:09 AM »
Looking for suggestions on a 1 week road trip in the southwest US (CO, AZ, NV, UT) with twin 2 year olds, 4 year old and 8 year old. Any suggestions on a particular route? Preferably with decent hotel accommodations along the way.
I70 Glenwood springs, CO to UT and AZ very scenic lots of hotels on the way

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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #6602 on: June 22, 2023, 10:28:58 AM »
I70 Glenwood springs, CO to UT and AZ very scenic lots of hotels on the way
Thanks.
Is it better to do CO to Phoenix or Vegas (or vice versa, depending on car rental prices)?

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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #6603 on: June 22, 2023, 03:54:06 PM »
My wife and I got first offer from parents to go away for 5 days in August without kids for first time in over 12 years. We live around Hollywood, FL so likely flying out of FLL or MIA.

I have over 2m Amex, 650k Chase, and 500k capital one across my accounts. We are debating Panama, Rome, Costa Rica, Italy and Iceland and want to get it right. Up for either historic touring or more adventure based but definitely need good kosher food options and luxury hotel/spa.

If you were in my position, with your experience, what would you go with? If going overseas, definitely going first class points option.


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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #6604 on: June 23, 2023, 01:04:13 AM »
My wife and I got first offer from parents to go away for 5 days in August without kids for first time in over 12 years. We live around Hollywood, FL so likely flying out of FLL or MIA.

I have over 2m Amex, 650k Chase, and 500k capital one across my accounts. We are debating Panama, Rome, Costa Rica, Italy and Iceland and want to get it right. Up for either historic touring or more adventure based but definitely need good kosher food options and luxury hotel/spa.

If you were in my position, with your experience, what would you go with? If going overseas, definitely going first class points option.
Thailand Maldives Dubai emirates

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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #6605 on: June 23, 2023, 08:39:05 AM »
Thailand Maldives Dubai emirates
Wouldn't recommend that as the OP only has 5 days and is flying from the US.

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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #6606 on: June 23, 2023, 11:09:02 AM »
I70 Glenwood springs, CO to UT and AZ very scenic lots of hotels on the way

Both ways are nice I would start in Glenwood Springs, CO

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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #6607 on: June 23, 2023, 11:54:19 AM »
Both ways are nice I would start in Glenwood Springs, CO

I’m thinking of doing that kind of a trip too.
Would it be possible to elaborate more on details of the drive and locations to see along the way?
Also, are there any minyan options remotely close to either location?

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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #6608 on: June 23, 2023, 01:32:38 PM »
My wife and I got first offer from parents to go away for 5 days in August without kids for first time in over 12 years. We live around Hollywood, FL so likely flying out of FLL or MIA.

I have over 2m Amex, 650k Chase, and 500k capital one across my accounts. We are debating Panama, Rome, Costa Rica, Italy and Iceland and want to get it right. Up for either historic touring or more adventure based but definitely need good kosher food options and luxury hotel/spa.

If you were in my position, with your experience, what would you go with? If going overseas, definitely going first class points option.
Panama Rome and Costa Rica are hot and sticky in August (but if youre from FL you probably dont care)
It also depends on what you like... Urban? Nature? Relaxation? Touring? Adventure?
Personally I'd do Iceland or Italian Alps

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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #6609 on: June 26, 2023, 01:07:04 PM »
Looking for somewhere to go for about a week with a toddler and 3 month old.
Nice views and accommodations

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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #6610 on: June 26, 2023, 05:30:16 PM »
Looking for ideas to do one day this week, driveable back and forth from/to Lakewood in a single day. Nature activity based but not very extreme.
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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #6611 on: June 26, 2023, 07:16:22 PM »
Looking for ideas to do one day this week, driveable back and forth from/to Lakewood in a single day. Nature activity based but not very extreme.
Longwood gardens
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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #6612 on: June 26, 2023, 07:16:45 PM »
Looking for ideas to do one day this week, driveable back and forth from/to Lakewood in a single day. Nature activity based but not very extreme.
Longwood gardens
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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #6613 on: June 27, 2023, 11:36:18 AM »
looking to go away with 3 of my kids ages 11 13 and 15 for about 2 weeks this summer
we have done Florida many times where is a good place to go not crazy expensive and kid friendly

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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #6614 on: June 27, 2023, 11:38:16 AM »
Panama?

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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #6615 on: June 27, 2023, 02:18:10 PM »
looking to go away with 3 of my kids ages 11 13 and 15 for about 2 weeks this summer
we have done Florida many times where is a good place to go not crazy expensive and kid friendly
san diego

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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #6616 on: June 27, 2023, 07:17:16 PM »
Any ideas for an overnight trip with kids ages 1, 3 & 6. Leaving from South Fallsburg and heading back to Brooklyn. Don't mind driving 2+ hours every day. TIA

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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #6617 on: June 28, 2023, 01:10:20 PM »
Thinking of a national park trip this summer, Sunday-Thursday.

Kids are 2-11, so not going to be doing any major hiking.

Arches+Bryce+Zion?
Yellowstone+Tetons?
Yellowstone+Glacier?
Or?

Pulling of anything? I'm looking for something similar
Was wondering if you had a planned itinerary


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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #6618 on: June 28, 2023, 04:01:55 PM »
Panama Rome and Costa Rica are hot and sticky in August (but if youre from FL you probably dont care)
It also depends on what you like... Urban? Nature? Relaxation? Touring? Adventure?
Personally I'd do Iceland or Italian Alps

Thanks for response.

I would say a blend of Relaxing/Touring/Adventure and definitely want Kosher food option.

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Re: Next Vacation - Ideas
« Reply #6619 on: June 28, 2023, 11:09:07 PM »
Have an extra day with a friend to go anywhere in Europe. We'll be leaving from London in the morning and from that city back to the US the next morning, which city can we see in just 1 day?
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