DANG Swine Flu!!! -vacay help...

ladymgray · April 2009

i think is about to ruin my anniversary/babymoon trip to NYC...

now, generally, i wouldn't buy into the flu fear frenzy... but then my mom brought up a good point which is: i can't catch it. so, should i be on an airplane (with all the close quarters and recycled air + my shot immune system) flying in and out of NYC right now, with all the swine flu?

and now i'm like. DANG SWINE FLU.

so, DH and i have these vouchers to fly anywhere US Airways flys for free... so basically within the continental US (if Hawaii counted, i wouldn't even need advice... but it doesn't)

so ladies, any good rec's for the new destination of our 1st Anniversary/Babymoon trip?

rssnlvr · April 2009

Charleston, Denver, Miami, San Fransico, Seattle, Chicago, Boston?

sare_bear · April 2009

Go to the Grand Tetons! I hear it's gorgeous there. Or.. Florida? What about Virginia Beach/Williamsburg?

sare_bear · April 2009

I would have said Tahoe, but you've probably been there.

bannedmonkey · April 2009

I vote for Charleston, SC too. Or you could save it for a post baby trip Sanoma or Napa Valley to do some wine tasting. YUM

ladymgray · April 2009

rssnlvr:
Charleston, Denver, Miami, San Fransico, Seattle, Chicago, Boston?

hellooo rssnlvr- you bring quite the list!!! well done.

Charleston and Boston I find quite exciting (the other places I have been and enjoyed, actually lived in Seattle for 7 years)

do you have experience w/ either of those places?

ladymgray · April 2009

sare_bear:
Go to the Grand Tetons! I hear it's gorgeous there. Or.. Florida? What about Virginia Beach/Williamsburg?

ohhh sare, tell me all about it! i dont know jack about this area...

bannedmonkey · April 2009

Or New Orleans. I was just there in the begining of March!

ladymgray · April 2009

M.Monkey.:
I vote for Charleston, SC too. Or you could save it for a post baby trip Sanoma or Napa Valley to do some wine tasting. YUM

why? tell me about your love for Charleston...

at this point i would TOTALLY save them for after... but the darn things expire Aug 3rd... gahhhh.

bannedmonkey · April 2009

The fun thing about Charleston is the city is absolutely beautiful if you like the old southern charm. You can walk around the battery and look at the old mansions for hours. There's also a city market full of trinkets and goodies. There's Tons of good food too. There are also several beaches within about 20 minutes from down town so you can always drive to the beach for the day!

sare_bear · April 2009

Virginia Beach is a great beach to visit. Very clean, lots of stuff to do. Great night life, great restaurants, etc. Williamsburg/Jamestown/Yorktown are all day trips you can take from Va. Beach and it's really cool to see the history.

The Va. Beach board walk stretches over 30 streets and there is live entertainment on the weekends on almost every block! I lived there for 3 years and never would have left if it weren't for a bad breakup (stupid men).

Boston is also super amazing!! Lots of history and fun stuff to do at night.

rssnlvr · April 2009

All I know about Charleston is that my brother (who lives in NC) raves about how awesome it is and how I HAVE to visit it. Not much help, eh?

As for Boston, it has a lot of charm and historical interest if you're into that kind of thing...and the chowder is awesome. :-)

ladymgray · April 2009

M.Monkey.:
The fun thing about Charleston is the city is absolutely beautiful if you like the old southern charm. You can walk around the battery and look at the old mansions for hours. There's also a city market full of trinkets and goodies. There's Tons of good food too. There are also several beaches within about 20 minutes from down town so you can always drive to the beach for the day!

ohhh all good things... now i'm going to start looking at it on the net...

delight!

I've always wanted to go to New Orleans too, but DH has been several times, so I'm not sure that he's up to it...

Mrs. BZ · April 2009

Key WEst, I love that place!

craftlady07 · April 2009

The Outer Banks in NC are great! very low key, relaxed casual beach vacay, if that's what you're looking for.

We're going to Bar Habor, Maine this August (to go camping) but it's very rustic, again laid back, beautiful scenary you can access almost everything by car since I doubt you'd be up for hiking.

I've heard great things about the Finger Lakes in NY (opposite side of the state from NYC). or there's always Niagra Falls.

rssnlvr · April 2009

I second New Orleans! Great town!!

What about Atlantic City? Don't they have casinos and a boardwalk?

ladymgray · April 2009

rssnlvr:
All I know about Charleston is that my brother (who lives in NC) raves about how awesome it is and how I HAVE to visit it. Not much help, eh?
As for Boston, it has a lot of charm and historical interest if you're into that kind of thing...and the chowder is awesome. :-)

mmmmm Chowder...

i have been to Boston for literally 24 hours once, but didn't see a whole lot of it, so i'm totally interested in checking it out for real.

as for Charleston, i'm going to start researching that business on the net...

bannedmonkey · April 2009

You know lady, now that I'm thinking about it, Unless you're going this month, Charleston may be too hot to really enjoy. Id defintely check the weather.

ladymgray · April 2009

you ladies are bringing amazing vacay suggestions, THANK YOU SO MUCH!

my fingers are going to start google exploring everying you have suggested...

but, you know, keep 'em coming if you are inspired...

i just wanted to take a minute to say THANK YOU!

mystic_J · April 2009

M.Monkey.:
Or New Orleans. I was just there in the begining of March!

Yes Definitely NOLA. I was just there 2 weeks ago, and it is still fabulous. I would recommend going before it is 104 degrees with 100 % humidity

Mrs_Carroll · April 2009

Another vote for Charleston!

JennlovesAustin · April 2009

Hello!

I live in Charleston and absolutely love it. Here are my reasons:

beach within 10 minutes of downtown, history all over the place, plenty of "touristy" things to do like a speed boat ride to view dolphins and lighthouses or a visit to the beautiful tea plantations. There is a ton of stuff within walking distance downtown too - great farmers market, cool cooking classes, the pier, tons of restaurants, etc.

if you do end up coming and you need help/advice I am happy to help you plan!!

ladymgray · April 2009

M.Monkey.:
You know lady, now that I'm thinking about it, Unless you're going this month, Charleston may be too hot to really enjoy. Id defintely check the weather.

ohhh... good to know, you raise an excellent point.

i think that, ideally, we'd be going late may...

Glowconsin · April 2009

I would vote Portland, OR. It was the most beautiful state I have EVER seen. The food is really really good too.

You can go to Voodoo Donuts and get the *** and balls donut (filled with cream). Their slogan is "The magic is in the hole."

bannedmonkey · April 2009

May Weather in Charleston Looks like 80s... Tons of choices!! North Carolina could be awesome too.

mrs.Awoods · April 2009

CHARLESTON!!! okay sorry for all that excitement.. I absolutely LOVE it! We go usually once every other month or so (we're only 2 hours away) and it is by far the best beach in the Southeast. The weather should be perfect late May, and the water will still be cool enough to be refreshing. The beaches aren't overly crowded, and there's so much to do there... it never gets old to me.

ladymgray · April 2009

JennlovesAustin:
Hello!

I live in Charleston and absolutely love it. Here are my reasons:

beach within 10 minutes of downtown, history all over the place, plenty of "touristy" things to do like a speed boat ride to view dolphins and lighthouses or a visit to the beautiful tea plantations. There is a ton of stuff within walking distance downtown too - great farmers market, cool cooking classes, the pier, tons of restaurants, etc.

if you do end up coming and you need help/advice I am happy to help you plan!!

ohhhh, Jenn, thank you! i am going to PM you so we don't lose each other...

do you think they would let a PG lady do this speed boat to dolphins thing? that sounds awesome... but also, bumpy.

ladymgray · April 2009

Glowconsin:
I would vote Portland, OR. It was the most beautiful state I have EVER seen. The food is really really good too.

You can go to Voodoo Donuts and get the *** and balls donut (filled with cream). Their slogan is "The magic is in the hole."

HAHHAA. Glow- i will be in Portland in 2 weeks (my IL's just moved there recently) and i will have to get my pg asss down to Voodoo Donuts...

JennlovesAustin · April 2009

ladymgray:
JennlovesAustin:

Hello!

I live in Charleston and absolutely love it. Here are my reasons:

beach within 10 minutes of downtown, history all over the place, plenty of "touristy" things to do like a speed boat ride to view dolphins and lighthouses or a visit to the beautiful tea plantations. There is a ton of stuff within walking distance downtown too - great farmers market, cool cooking classes, the pier, tons of restaurants, etc.

if you do end up coming and you need help/advice I am happy to help you plan!!

ohhhh, Jenn, thank you! i am going to PM you so we don't lose each other...

do you think they would let a PG lady do this speed boat to dolphins thing? that sounds awesome... but also, bumpy.

Hmm... you know, probably not. BUT there are some great kayaking tours that will take you dolphin spotting!

sare_bear · April 2009

After reading this post, now I have to plan a trip to Charleston.

Glowconsin · April 2009

ladymgray:
Glowconsin:

I would vote Portland, OR. It was the most beautiful state I have EVER seen. The food is really really good too.

You can go to Voodoo Donuts and get the *** and balls donut (filled with cream). Their slogan is "The magic is in the hole."

HAHHAA. Glow- i will be in Portland in 2 weeks (my IL's just moved there recently) and i will have to get my pg asss down to Voodoo Donuts...

They also have the Maple Bacon Donut (maple glazed donut with strips of bacon in it). It sounds disgusting, but it is truly out of this world.

If your husband likes beer, there are a TON of microbrews around. It is a very very cool town. The coast is also beautiful, and the hiking is great (although I'm sure you probably wouldn't want to right now).

(I'm a little obsessed with Portland)

tct1219 · April 2009

M.Monkey.:
I vote for Charleston, SC too. Or you could save it for a post baby trip Sanoma or Napa Valley to do some wine tasting. YUM

i would recommend charleston, too! i can't get there enough every time we are in Hilton Head with dh's parents. they have a new Louis Vuitton store, too!

jessiecow · April 2009

umm, duh come to NC and visit me.

although i agree with the charleston trip ideas, i still have never been, but it's on my list of places to visit!

ladymgray · April 2009

jessiecow:
umm, duh come to NC and visit me.
although i agree with the charleston trip ideas, i still have never been, but it's on my list of places to visit!

hahahahaa. you do raise an excellent point...

Married2MrWright · April 2009

Since you said Hawaii, I would say: San Diego, Miami/Florida Keyes, Palm Beach/Fort Lauderdale, Hilton Head, Myrtle Beach, Gulf Shores, Pensacola, Sanibel Island.

I would try not to stress too much about this Swine Flu. I think it must be a slow media day. Seriously.

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