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You might enjoy Key West. My wife and I love it there. A vacation there is a wonderful combination of fun and serenity. It is a very mellow place with a subtropical climate.

Key West is an island that is only 4 mi. long and 1 mi. wide. It is 129 mi. SW of Miami and 95 mi. N of Cuba. It is filled with Victorian Mansions, Boutique Hotels, and beautiful bungalows painted in pastel colors with gingerbread trim, most of them with front porches and many of them with balconies. There are over 16 blocks of buildings on the National Historic Registry. So, a trolley tour of the entire island (which doesn't take a whole lot of time) is a real pleasure and a "must do".

The heart of Key West is the famous Duval Street which extends 1.1 mi. from the Atlantic Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico. It's always party time on Duval Street. There are over 100 bars in the span of 15 blocks, including favorites such as the iconic Sloppy Joe's and the original Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville. Regular arrivals of cruise ship passengers keep things lively.

There are many other things to do such as deep sea fishing, sunset sailing cruises, snorkeling trips, museums, and many nice restaurants. There are even regular free outdoor concerts at the Mallory Square pier.

You can fly to Key West and, if you do, you don't necessarily need to rent a car. You can get around by bicycle, pedicab, trolley, rent an electric cart, or walk.

BTW, I'm not an employee of the Key west tourist board. I just love the place.

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[quote=SunnySide;1231831]Rented a house in Rehobeth Beach last weekend with a group. Really nice house maybe a mile from the beach. This place would probably be 3k a weekend during the summer, we got it for 1k or so.

Funland was closed but the weather was great, not too crowded but still crowded.

I always love doing a weekend beach trip in September.[/quote]

Agree...in outer banks nc this weekend for some sound side fishing and lil beach time. Beach trips in September highly underrated...last year went to Virginia Beach and stayed cheap as hell as well. I enjoy missing the large groups of people


Key west is a top 5 trip

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[quote=Chico23231;1231925]Agree...in outer banks nc this weekend for some sound side fishing and lil beach time. Beach trips in September highly underrated...last year went to Virginia Beach and stayed cheap as hell as well. I enjoy missing the large groups of people


Key west is a top 5 trip[/quote]

I love the Outer Banks. Very relaxing but not much to do. We went in May this year. Very good weather and much better rates than in-season. Try the Kitty Hawk Grill for lunch (it looks like a diner). Very good food prepared by two crazy chefs who own the place. Get there when it opens because the great specials go fast.

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[quote=KI Skins Fan;1231936]I love the Outer Banks. Very relaxing but not much to do. We went in May this year. Very good weather and much better rates than in-season. Try the Kitty Hawk Grill for lunch (it looks like a diner). Very good food prepared by two crazy chefs who own the place. Get there when it opens because the great specials go fast.[/quote]

Not much to do is kinda my speed...on the beach cup of drank in my palm...at night, some of the best, fresh seafood restaurant and hands down some of the the best saltwater fishing in the country period. Also a hub for kite surfing and paddle boarding due to the sound.

this morning I was on the sound, glass water and a slight breeze, 79 degrees pulling in speckle trout and puppy drum on an inshore fishing rig...#islandlife.

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Going to Tucson in January. Cheap trip. Probably not a lot to do, but a lot of relaxing by the pool, and I'm ok with that.

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Anybody looking for a good deal right now, [URL="https://www.southwest.com/html/offers/nationwide_sale_NonstopConnect_191001.html?clk=3772182&RR_NUMBER=e15468d8df04a900e679ac2045b9f56cc6a47c5b&src=MAILCNS1568092&RSD=3511&RMID=AC_CNS_Wow_20191001&RRID=9ab9538350304f79aeab536c8b5bdac82b7347eb376d02862ceb8865345a2999"]Southwest is running sale fares[/URL] through Thursday. Saw some good prices on there.

Nonstop/one way
BWI to:

Boston $50
Cancun $179
Ft. Lauderdale $79
Midway $89
Vegas or LA $150

I think the fares only apply through the end of this year though.

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First time using airbnb. Its the offseason but just booked an oceanfront room in Myrtle Beach for like $39 a night.

is airbnb really that cheap? i think I changed the way I forever plan vacations.

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[quote=SunnySide;1263774]First time using airbnb. Its the offseason but just booked an oceanfront room in Myrtle Beach for like $39 a night.

is airbnb really that cheap? i think I changed the way I forever plan vacations.[/quote]

Considering what's going on and the hit place's have taken it's a possibility.


You driving or flying down?

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Driving. About 6.5 hours from DC area. I love driving. ill stop if I see a funky little store or diner.

With covid, Im no where near flying. Even this is kinda too much of a risk for me.

I have a big immediate family, both my parents are still alive and it seems like every other week its someones birthday or some get to together so Im still trying to limit my exposure.

Ive eaten in restaurants a few times now but mostly take out.

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I think Montana is my next vacation.

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[quote=SunnySide;1263778]Driving. About 6.5 hours from DC area. I love driving. ill stop if I see a funky little store or diner.

With covid, Im no where near flying. Even this is kinda too much of a risk for me.

I have a big immediate family, both my parents are still alive and it seems like every other week its someones birthday or some get to together so Im still trying to limit my exposure.

Ive eaten in restaurants a few times now but mostly take out.[/quote]

Check out Tannersville, NY. We went snowboarding at Hunter Mountain last winter. Stayed at a hotel called Villa Vosilla. The restaurant there looks straight out of Goodfellas. We ate at Last Chance Cheese and Antiques great food and beer selection. Had dinner at Pancho Villa's too. Both are great.

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[quote=sdskinsfan2001;1263785]I think Montana is my next vacation.[/quote]

Montana is awesome. It has been over a decade but used to go out there to elk hunt. I have tried to convince my wife to move over there.

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[quote=SunnySide;1263774]First time using airbnb. Its the offseason but just booked an oceanfront room in Myrtle Beach for like $39 a night.

is airbnb really that cheap? i think I changed the way I forever plan vacations.[/quote]

My first time using Airbnb was in NYC 7 years ago, paid $30 a night to stay in the Bronx for 4 nights. I started traveling heavy 3 years ago and it's always been my go-to when I need to stay somewhere on the cheap.

Not sure if you prefer renting entire houses/apts. vs. just a room but for me the price means willing to accept compromises vs. renting a hotel room. For me the big one is sharing a bathroom. If I'm staying somewhere for several days, I like spread my toiletries out which I can't do in a shared bathroom.

Also I usually stock up on yogurt for a quick and a cheap breakfast in the morning and occasionally I've gone to the fridge to discover someone else ate it. Nitpicking on this one but it annoys me when it happens.

The other complaint I have is showing up to a place to discover the owner doesn't live there. I find when the owner lives there they tend to be very accessible and upfront about any needs or concerns you have. If the owner doesn't live there and is just renting all the rooms out on Airbnb then everything tends to be super cheap, i.e. flimsy mattresses that give me back pain, cheap towels, thin pillows that barely even qualify to be called a pillow. I hurt my back sleeping on a terrible mattress for 4 nights in Toronto last year.

TL;DR: Sometimes it's worth it, sometimes it ain't. I still use it all the time though, mainly in places where a 2 star motel can still be around $100 a night.

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[quote=SunnySide;1263778]Driving. About 6.5 hours from DC area. I love driving. ill stop if I see a funky little store or diner.

With covid, Im no where near flying. Even this is kinda too much of a risk for me.

I have a big immediate family, both my parents are still alive and it seems like every other week its someones birthday or some get to together so Im still trying to limit my exposure.

Ive eaten in restaurants a few times now but mostly take out.[/quote]

I wanna say closer to 7.5 -8 hours. Still a nice ride ,are you thinking of stopping at "South of the Boarder"?

[url]https://www.sobpedro.com/[/url]

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This year might look similar to last year in terms of COVID, at least the 1st half, actual vacation trips might be rare again.

Does anyone have any trips planned for this year as of today?

I'm planning on moving out of state this year, so no actual vacations for me. Gonna start another thread about moving momentarily.

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[quote=sdskinsfan2001;1275093]This year might look similar to last year in terms of COVID, at least the 1st half, actual vacation trips might be rare again.

Does anyone have any trips planned for this year as of today?

I'm planning on moving out of state this year, so no actual vacations for me. Gonna start another thread about moving momentarily.[/quote]

Currently no plans, I booked a flight to Chicago for Februrary because Southwest had a fantastic sale where they were offering 1 way for $39, but my plan is to keep rescheduling it until COVID calms down. Also have a May flight booked for BWI-LA that I bought when it was on sale, but same story with that too. Just buying now because prices are insanely cheap but I don't on flying anywhere until COVID numbers aren't sky high. In the meantime I'll still take some roadtrips here or there.

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[quote=mooby;1275096]Currently no plans, I booked a flight to Chicago for Februrary because Southwest had a fantastic sale where they were offering 1 way for $39, but my plan is to keep rescheduling it until COVID calms down. Also have a May flight booked for BWI-LA that I bought when it was on sale, but same story with that too. Just buying now because prices are insanely cheap but I don't on flying anywhere until COVID numbers aren't sky high. In the meantime I'll still take some roadtrips here or there.[/quote]

Smart strategy. Buy now, hope for the the best, and use the funds later instead if needed.

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[quote=mooby;1275096]Currently no plans, I booked a flight to Chicago for Februrary because Southwest had a fantastic sale where they were offering 1 way for $39, but my plan is to keep rescheduling it until COVID calms down. Also have a May flight booked for BWI-LA that I bought when it was on sale, but same story with that too. Just buying now because prices are insanely cheap but I don't on flying anywhere until COVID numbers aren't sky high. In the meantime I'll still take some roadtrips here or there.[/quote]

Any updates on the vacation plans? We're in a weird middle spot now. COVID is still infecting people, but people are starting to get vaccinated, and we're slowly re-opening.

My last vacation was January 2020. It was an awkward month for me to go on a trip. But COVID ended up making it a lucky decision. I'm ready to go somewhere again.

Anyone else have any plans or looking into locking down a trip?

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Doing a weekend trip to NJ ,need to take care of some family things , no vacation .

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[quote=sdskinsfan2001;1279683]Any updates on the vacation plans? We're in a weird middle spot now. COVID is still infecting people, but people are starting to get vaccinated, and we're slowly re-opening.

My last vacation was January 2020. It was an awkward month for me to go on a trip. But COVID ended up making it a lucky decision. I'm ready to go somewhere again.

Anyone else have any plans or looking into locking down a trip?[/quote]

I booked two flights for this year because Southwest is having a sale every week it seems. Going to Cali/Vegas for the first time hopefully in May and going to Denver this fall. Assuming vaccinations keep up the pace I'm hoping everything will be back to semi-normal in May.

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[quote=mooby;1279687]I booked two flights for this year because Southwest is having a sale every week it seems. Going to Cali/Vegas for the first time hopefully in May and going to Denver this fall. Assuming vaccinations keep up the pace I'm hoping everything will be back to semi-normal in May.[/quote]

I think you should be good on both. Fingers crossed for you. Denver trip should definitely be a go tho.

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[quote=sdskinsfan2001;1279688]I think you should be good on both. Fingers crossed for you. Denver trip should definitely be a go tho.[/quote]

Thanks. Hope everything gets back to normal quicker, just concerned with how many vaccine deniers there are. What about you, any plans for this year?

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[QUOTE=Giantone;1279686]Doing a weekend trip to NJ ,need to take care of some family things , no vacation .[/QUOTE]



Too bad I was going to buy you some cotton candy on the boardwalk. Next time.

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[QUOTE=mooby;1279687]I booked two flights for this year because Southwest is having a sale every week it seems. Going to Cali/Vegas for the first time hopefully in May and going to Denver this fall. Assuming vaccinations keep up the pace I'm hoping everything will be back to semi-normal in May.[/QUOTE]



Where you going in Cali? Stay away from San Diego. Heard there are some really crazy Warpathers living in those parts.

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[quote=punch it in;1279693]Where you going in Cali? Stay away from San Diego. Heard there are some really crazy Warpathers living in those parts.[/quote]

Was planning on doing LA-Vegas-SD, but I want to avoid any crazy people so I'll probably just pass through SD on my way to Tijuana to check out a donkey show.

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[quote=mooby;1279699]Was planning on doing LA-Vegas-SD, but I want to avoid any crazy people so I'll probably just pass through SD on my way to Tijuana to check out a donkey show.[/quote]

No Cal > So Cal

I’ll be at Lake Tahoe early September

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[quote=mooby;1279699]was planning on doing la-vegas-sd, but i want to avoid any crazy people so i'll probably just pass through sd on my way to tijuana to check out a donkey show.[/quote]



lolol

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[QUOTE=Chico23231;1279705]No Cal > So Cal



I’ll be at Lake Tahoe early September[/QUOTE]



Lived in Tahoe for about 5 years. Cali side. South shore. One of the gems of the Earth. Great time to go btw.

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[quote=punch it in;1279692]Too bad I was going to buy you some cotton candy on the boardwalk. Next time.[/quote]

:D:cheers

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[quote=mooby;1279691]Thanks. Hope everything gets back to normal quicker, just concerned with how many vaccine deniers there are. What about you, any plans for this year?[/quote]

I keep telling myself I'm going to move this year. I still want to. So most of my funds are going towards that unless I give up on the idea. But I'll probably do a few long weekend trips to random southern California towns the next few months. Especially nowadays, even just doing something different for a day or 2 can be refreshing.

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[quote=punch it in;1279693]Where you going in Cali? Stay away from San Diego. Heard there are some really crazy Warpathers living in those parts.[/quote]

[quote=mooby;1279699]Was planning on doing LA-Vegas-SD, but I want to avoid any crazy people so I'll probably just pass through SD on my way to Tijuana to check out a donkey show.[/quote]

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[quote=punch it in;1279714]Lived in Tahoe for about 5 years. Cali side. South shore. One of the gems of the Earth. Great time to go btw.[/quote]

What amazes me is the changing climates in such a close proximity. You just don’t experience it here on the east coast. First time out that way and what I’m most looking forward too.

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Driving through a desert looking up a snow capped mountains.

Surreal.

Kentucky or upstate NY will probably be our family destination this summer .. in addition to the usual spontaneous 3 day beach trips.

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[QUOTE=Chico23231;1279746]What amazes me is the changing climates in such a close proximity. You just don’t experience it here on the east coast. First time out that way and what I’m most looking forward too.[/QUOTE]



That and the Tahoe Kush

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[quote=Chico23231;1279746]What amazes me is the changing climates in such a close proximity. You just don’t experience it here on the east coast. [B]First time out that way[/B] and what I’m most looking forward too.[/quote]

Yeah me too. Haven't been further west than Dallas 2 years ago, I'm excited to finally get away from the east coast for a good time.

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Warpath post covid convention in Lake Tahoe 2021?

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Yeah as love and prefer a cabin then the beach later on.

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[quote=punch it in;1279905]Warpath post covid convention in Lake Tahoe 2021?[/quote]

A majority of (hopefully Wolves fans) traveling from east to west this year is probably not feasible (and I'd assume this was a cool idea, which it is, but not an actual plan), but I'd actually love to meet anyone here that can make it, around the DC area (don't really care about going to our dumpy stadium), in 2022. I love this community, I think it would be a hoot. We can all just go to the most voted restaurant/bar by the local Washington fans.

Honesty - I've never been to the D.C. area, so I'd probably benefit more than most people here by this idea. Most WFT fans overall are probably from there, but a lot of regular posters here are either not from there or don't live there currently. Anywhere along the East Coast would be great though. Doesn't have to be near the dump.

I'd definitely be down to meet somewhere on the east coast next year as long as say 5ish other Warpathers can make it.

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Berkshire Mts. for me.

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[IMG]https://peakvisor.com/photo/8/8d/Greylock_%26_Hopper.JPG[/IMG]

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[quote=Giantone;1279917]Berkshire Mts. for me.

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[IMG]https://peakvisor.com/photo/8/8d/Greylock_%26_Hopper.JPG[/IMG][/quote]

I could never live where it snows regularly, but there's definitely something serene about it when it's on camera. That place looks amazingly peaceful.