Looking for a Nice and Cheap Getaway

[JoeyShmoe]

My wife and I are in dire need of a vacation, the best time for us is in August after Tisha B'av. I'd like to go somewhere nice but inexpensive, not looking to spend much money and I don't have lots of points (~80k UR, ~47k SPG, ~75k Thank You Points - is that even worth anything for travel???). As far as I'm concerned it can be anywhere that isn't in the Tri-State area (domestic or international), and we should be able to blow off some steam for 7-10 days, nothing fancy. Any ideas?

[CreamofSoup]

My wife and I are in dire need of a vacation, the best time for us is in August after Tisha B'av. I'd like to go somewhere nice but inexpensive, not looking to spend much money and I don't have lots of points (~80k UR, ~47k SPG, ~75k Thank You Points - is that even worth anything for travel???). As far as I'm concerned it can be anywhere that isn't in the Tri-State area (domestic or international), and we should be able to blow off some steam for 7-10 days, nothing fancy. Any ideas?

Have you been to Toronto? My fiance and I are planning a trip there later this month and it seems to be a fairly causal vacation atmosphere. Dan has a couple of trip reports and I'll hopefully have one soon following the end of the month.

[JoeyShmoe]

Have you been to Toronto? My fiance and I are planning a trip there later this month and it seems to be a fairly causal vacation atmosphere. Dan has a couple of trip reports and I'll hopefully have one soon following the end of the month.

I've been there on very short visits at 2 different occasions (I might actually go in and out next week), I'd like to hear more about your trip once it's done and I'll definitely check out Dan's reports. Thanks!

[JoeyShmoe]

Bump

[yoohoo]

Newprort/cape cod

[ADG]

les doux alpes- it is a ski town in upstate france. Many European jews retreat here in the summer. You can get a room and full board for 1000 a week. I had and amazing experience last year and hope to return. you can use miles to fly to GVA and then drive 3 hours to the hotel. (25k AF, 30K UA ect...)

[JoeyShmoe]

Newprort/cape cod

Assuming you mean Newport Rhode Island, it doesn't look like there's much to do there (definitely not for 7-10 days), CMIIW. I don't see any destination guides for Cape Code (Massachusetts?)

[JoeyShmoe]

les doux alpes- it is a ski town in upstate france. Many European jews retreat here in the summer. You can get a room and full board for 1000 a week. I had and amazing experience last year and hope to return. you can use miles to fly to GVA and then drive 3 hours to the hotel. (25k AF, 30K UA ect...)

I've never skied before (neither has my wife), do you think we'll have what to do for a week there?

[ADG]

Yes very much! Though there is skiing- it is not the main point- it is Summer after all. The town has many great summer activities for the Family, for him, or for her. I warmly recommend it!

Also there is a yeshiva retreat there for adults and buchrim that makes the town magical for these three weeks.

(it begins Aug 7th.)

[JoeyShmoe]

Yes very much! Though there is skiing- it is not the main point- it is Summer after all. The town has many great summer activities for the Family, for him, or for her. I warmly recommend it!

Also there is a yeshiva retreat there for adults and buchrim that makes the town magical for these three weeks.

(it begins Aug 7th.)

Hmmmmm, I'll look into it, sounds interesting. Thanks

[ckmk47]

New Hampshire - hiking; skilifts up to see sights; Has shul and kosher food in Bethlehem.  Drive there, but takes about 8 hours.


San Francisco - enough to do for a week- kosher food, minyan?  Reasonably priced flights. Can probably get a reasonable hotel.


Mystic, CN-2 days; Newport, RI -1 day; Boston, MA -2 days. These are the minimum time in each place.  There's more things available. Drive - maybe too much. Hotels ca be found for reasonable prices.  Food and minyan- sometimes.  Things to do: historical, old buildings, water sports. You go at your own pace and interest.


Maine- Bangor has Acadia National Park- beautiful hiking and nature. Can drive or fly and rent/drive.  Chabad of Bangor and Portland have Shabbos packages. Otherwise no food or minyan.


Florida flights are cheap in summer, but it's very hot and humid then.

[tzifanya54]

Vancouver and Canadian Rockies, Or Vancouver by itself. If you fly coach, and you plan ahead, you can probably do it with the points you have, plus a little out of pocket.

[JoeyShmoe]

Thanks all!

[yg99]

Virginia & DC, though might be hot.

[G11600]

Maine- Bangor has Acadia National Park- beautiful hiking and nature. Can drive or fly and rent/drive.  Chabad of Bangor and Portland have Shabbos packages. Otherwise no food or minyan.

There is a kosher B&B in Bar Harbor (Acadia National Park), and they will do milchik dinners I think.

www.shorepathcottage.com

For kashrut see

http://www.totallyjewishtravel.com/vacations/kosher_hotels_and_resorts/shore-path-cottage-a-kosher-bed-and-breakfast-in-bar-harbor-maine-usa

I know the owner, she is shomrei shabbat but generally doesn't advertise to kosher crowd as finds them quite difficult!