Travel Questions

[lilhoody]

A couple of you have talked about Destin, FL in the past, I was stunned by the the last set of pictures posted by Brandon. SW Airline www.swavacations.com has a day trip including airfare and hotel for $1600. I like the concept of Destin because it doesn't look mainstream, I love the sea, and the price isn't bad.

1. How is the weather and water in mid January?
2. How is the Hilton Sandestin?
3. Where else would you suggest?

This is an anniversary trip, for some reason I was told we can't go snowboarding. Hawaii is another option. I'm game for some other suggestions, but I'd like to keep it around $2000 (not counting food, entertainment, and beverage), $3000 is the max.

[matt.wu]

I hear the Bay Area is pretty cool.

[Seth]

In my opinion, if you want to be warm and on the beach, Hawaii is it. Florida can be AMAZING, but January might be cool and wet.

I'm heading to Tampa in 3 weeks if you want to meet me there...........

[SCM64]

January is hit or miss as you may get a front blowing in from up north. Not the best month to visit the beach, and for us, the water is cold.

To guarantee a good time that time of year, I would spend the extra coin and hit Hawaii, and come to Florida when the weather is more certain.

[Seth]

I like the way that Steve guy thinks...

[jimyritz]

January is hit or miss as you may get a front blowing in from up north. Not the best month to visit the beach, and for us, the water is cold.

To guarantee a good time that time of year, I would spend the extra coin and hit Hawaii, and come to Florida when the weather is more certain.

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+1..............

[andrema]

A couple of you have talked about Destin, FL in the past, I was stunned by the the last set of pictures posted by Brandon. SW Airline http://www.swavacations.com has a day trip including airfare and hotel for $1600. I like the concept of Destin because it doesn't look mainstream, I love the sea, and the price isn't bad.

1. How is the weather and water in mid January?
2. How is the Hilton Sandestin?
3. Where else would you suggest?

This is an anniversary trip, for some reason I was told we can't go snowboarding. Hawaii is another option. I'm game for some other suggestions, but I'd like to keep it around $2000 (not counting food, entertainment, and beverage), $3000 is the max.

Go to Napa. Very relaxing...may be a little chilly at that time of year though.

[justsellbrgs]

january?.... no problem, come to Cleveland. Weather will be great.

You can even head down to the new Casino and I'll make sure John Wilson can "chauffeur" you around town to see the other highlights....

[john wilson]

january?.... no problem, come to Cleveland. Weather will be great.

You can even head down to the new Casino and I'll make sure John Wilson can "chauffeur" you around town to see the other highlights....

My drive me drive.

[lilhoody]

Wow, Cleveland sounds nice.

Searching Orbitz...

[justsellbrgs]

Wow, Cleveland sounds nice.

Searching Orbitz...

you'll appreciate HOME when you get back, that is for sure.

[DoctorC]

Yep, Destin can be a bit cold to go to the beach in January. The locals really don't swim that time of year. Fishing is still good.
The missus and I really enjoyed Playa del Carmen Mexico. It is just south of Cancun, and the weather was great in late January. PDC is where you can also catch the ferry over to Cozumel for some snorkeling.

If someone changes there mind and you can go Snowboarding, I hear we are supposed to get some great snow this year here in Colorado.

[CGSshorty]

I went to Florida in January 2010 and it was brutal. It barely got out of the 50s the entire time I was there and it was in the 30s at night. I saw a guy in a restaurant wearing a ski hat. I have switched my trips to November now.

[ElChingon7]

Yep, Destin can be a bit cold to go to the beach in January. The locals really don't swim that time of year. Fishing is still good.
The missus and I really enjoyed Playa del Carmen Mexico. It is just south of Cancun, and the weather was great in late January. PDC is where you can also catch the ferry over to Cozumel for some snorkeling.

If someone changes there mind and you can go Snowboarding, I hear we are supposed to get some great snow this year here in Colorado.

Mexico!

[jimyritz]

I would love to go Mexico, but that country scares the crap out of me..

[CGSshorty]

I would love to go Mexico, but that country scares the crap out of me..

Go to Cabo, my favorite place on earth.

[lilhoody]

I would love to go Mexico, but that country scares the crap out of me..

Amen. No way I'm going to Mexico, there are too many safer options.

[AZpops]

January in Hawaii is also a hit or miss! In the winter months it may rain for weeks, with a day of sunshine between. Water's kinda warm thought.

But in winter, if there's a storm out in the Pacific. This is the time to head to the North Shore. Swells would be coming in so hard you can feel the water vibrate while paddling out!

[toxicavenger]

OBX in the summer and Costa Rica in the winter

[lilhoody]

Did I mention I don't have a passport?

[DMB]

I would love to go Mexico, but that country scares the crap out of me..

Go to Cabo, my favorite place on earth.

Hell yes. Cabo rocks. Best time I have had .. EVA.

[toxicavenger]

Homestead Florida isn't to bad.

[gristler]

Homestead Florida isn't to bad.

Terry there is nothing to do there.

[Pasquale]

Aruba. Excellent weather 95 % of the time.

[SCM64]

Homestead?