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Offline frank3

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« on: May 19, 2007, 08:48:48 AM »
Hey everyone,

I've always wanted to take a vacation in the US, and I've been browsing trough google maps abit, it seems like a beautifull country! (all parts of it)
Only thing is, I, of course, haven't got months or years of vacation, and I can only visit a relative small part of the States :)

My question now is, can the Americans among us advise me a good place to go to?
Perhaps even the non-Americans with States-experience can help me too!

I'm not sure when I'll go, perhaps as soon as I've got the money (woa, €1000,-/$800 for a return ticket!) or when I have the time (not for a few years)
But I'll keep y'all posted!

Thanks in advance
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Offline Gumbeau

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« Reply #1 on: May 19, 2007, 08:59:28 AM »
The US has every conceivable sort of vacation you could possibly want.

You might want to narrow down the type of vacation you would like to have. Or the kind of stuff you are interested in.

I travel all over the US (and the rest of the world) so I could help you narrow down the possibilities a bit.
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Offline Maverick

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« Reply #2 on: May 19, 2007, 09:10:46 AM »
What is your idea of a good vacation? Once you indicate that, some choices can be suggested.
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Offline Fishu

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Re: Vacation to the US - I need advice!
« Reply #3 on: May 19, 2007, 09:15:34 AM »
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Originally posted by frank3
I'm not sure when I'll go, perhaps as soon as I've got the money (woa, €1000,-/$800 for a return ticket!) or when I have the time (not for a few years)
But I'll keep y'all posted!


Just keep in mind that the currency goes the other way around in value :)
€1000 ~ $1350.

You should look for a roundtrip ticket which are usually cheaper than one way tickets. Sometimes it's cheaper to buy a roundtrip ticket for one way travel and cancel the ticket after arriving to the destination (no refunds, but it can still be cheaper) :D

You should also look for various different airlines and maybe even different airports than the one next to you. With €1000 you should be able to buy a roundtrip ticket all the way to the west coast and still have money left to cover part of the hotel bill.
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Offline Jackal1

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« Reply #4 on: May 19, 2007, 09:47:10 AM »
Look over all the rest and come to Texas. We have it all. It`s a fricken Huuuuuuuge state.

:rofl
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« Reply #5 on: May 19, 2007, 10:29:00 AM »
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Look over all the rest and come to Texas. We have it all. It`s a fricken Huuuuuuuge state.

:rofl


Everything but bains ;)
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Offline Holden McGroin

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« Reply #6 on: May 19, 2007, 10:33:16 AM »
what is / are bains?
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« Reply #7 on: May 19, 2007, 10:37:52 AM »
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Look over all the rest and come to Texas. We have it all. It`s a fricken Huuuuuuuge state.

:rofl

Yeppers... go see the Illegal Immigrant races over the Rio Grande in TexAss... then come to Oklahoma at the Red River and see how we stop the Texicans.

Fun for all.

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Offline 68ROX

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« Reply #8 on: May 19, 2007, 10:45:46 AM »
What is your dream to see?

Some "Must See" places I'd recommend:

1)  Washington DC & Arlington National Cemetary

2)  Downtown New York City & Statue of Liberty

3)  The Grand Canyon/Meteor Crater, Arizona

I have always wanted to go to the Netherlands.  I have a great uncle buried in Margraten US Military Cemetary.  

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« Reply #9 on: May 19, 2007, 10:51:26 AM »
BTW if you ever get down there, send me a photo, please...


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« Reply #10 on: May 19, 2007, 10:54:29 AM »
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what is / are bains?


redneck brains
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« Reply #11 on: May 19, 2007, 10:54:41 AM »
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Everything but bains ;)


:lol
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Offline Vudak

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« Reply #12 on: May 19, 2007, 11:23:46 AM »
It really depends on what you want to do with your time here...

Times Square in NYC is a great place to see, and a ton of fun, but man, I'm two hours away and it's about the most expensive weekend I could ever have.

Las Vegas is probably your cheapest destination, but since you're from the Netherlands I don't know that you want to spend all that money to visit the closest thing we have to your home :)

If you're looking for a relaxing time with friendly people, I'd recommend either of the Carolinas.  Absolutely stunningly beautiful country to the smallest detail.  (Though this isn't going to be a draw - even the medians to the highway I-77 is full of all sorts of flowers - which coming from someone used to CT, NY, NJ highways always makes me go :huh  )

If you have kids, then Florida would be the place to go.  Disneyworld, Epcot Center, places to see Manitees in the wild, Seaworld, etc., etc., a million things to do.  Decent family plans too.

The bottom line though is that the United States really is a beautiful place with something for everybody.  We have the best part of the continent - the one with endless variety :)

Google picture a few states to see what you like best :aok
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« Reply #13 on: May 19, 2007, 11:40:34 AM »
You could go to...Delaware!

Im in Delaware....yeahhhh...Delawar e..(Wayne's World)

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« Reply #14 on: May 19, 2007, 11:42:09 AM »
See beautiful northern New England...wade in the cold Atlantic on the rugged Maine coast, catch a trout in a brook in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, explore the farmlands of Vermont, or travel south to see historic Boston. All these treasures await you...and all can be done in a few days.
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