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Post by Cher on Nov 29, 2023 20:52:44 GMT -6
I don’t want to jinx it buuuut I may have just convinced MH to move the SE Asia trip to the end of the year and bring the kids. I’m trying not to get ahead of myself, but I’ve also spent the night strategically planning layovers and comparing hotels.
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Post by Bluebird on Nov 29, 2023 21:33:57 GMT -6
I don’t want to jinx it buuuut I may have just convinced MH to move the SE Asia trip to the end of the year and bring the kids. I’m trying not to get ahead of myself, but I’ve also spent the night strategically planning layovers and comparing hotels. This feels v ambitious, and I love it for you. Meanwhile, we just told DS we’ll take him to Hawaii in the next year or two because he’s finally old enough not to drive me crazy on the plane ride! |
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Post by Cher on Nov 29, 2023 21:37:13 GMT -6
I don’t want to jinx it buuuut I may have just convinced MH to move the SE Asia trip to the end of the year and bring the kids. I’m trying not to get ahead of myself, but I’ve also spent the night strategically planning layovers and comparing hotels. This feels v ambitious, and I love it for you. Meanwhile, we just told DS we’ll take him to Hawaii in the next year or two because he’s finally old enough not to drive me crazy on the plane ride! Hawaii is great with kids! We’ve done it with all of them. The flight really isn’t bad at all. And even if it is, when it’s over, you’re in Hawaii! If you go to Hawaii, might as well hop over a little more to Asia, right? I basically girl math all my travel. |
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Post by coolbeans on Nov 30, 2023 8:51:39 GMT -6
Still in planning stages but so far we have booked Jamaica for January and a country music festival in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota in August. I’m sure it’s not that exciting but I am hoping we can take a little detour/side trip to Fargo.
We’re also thinking of another trip in the Spring (Montana maybe) and Spain in Fall 2024.
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Post by brux on Nov 30, 2023 9:27:10 GMT -6
Still in planning stages but so far we have booked Jamaica for January and a country music festival in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota in August. I’m sure it’s not that exciting but I am hoping we can take a little detour/side trip to Fargo. We’re also thinking of another trip in the Spring (Montana maybe) and Spain in Fall 2024. JAMAICA IN JANUARY AND MINNESOTA IN AUGUST? I'LL BE IN BOTH THOSE PLACES AT THE SAME TIME. |
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Post by brux on Nov 30, 2023 9:27:32 GMT -6
but also, wtf at being excited for a Fargo detour, coolbeans?!  |
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Post by willow on Nov 30, 2023 9:30:00 GMT -6
Still in planning stages but so far we have booked Jamaica for January and a country music festival in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota in August. I’m sure it’s not that exciting but I am hoping we can take a little detour/side trip to Fargo. We’re also thinking of another trip in the Spring (Montana maybe) and Spain in Fall 2024. You're coming here but only going to WEfest? Break my heart, why don't ya. |
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Post by willow on Nov 30, 2023 9:30:19 GMT -6
but also, wtf at being excited for a Fargo detour, coolbeans ?! Detour should be to the Cities, really. |
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Post by coolbeans on Nov 30, 2023 10:21:31 GMT -6
Still in planning stages but so far we have booked Jamaica for January and a country music festival in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota in August. I’m sure it’s not that exciting but I am hoping we can take a little detour/side trip to Fargo. We’re also thinking of another trip in the Spring (Montana maybe) and Spain in Fall 2024. JAMAICA IN JANUARY AND MINNESOTA IN AUGUST? I'LL BE IN BOTH THOSE PLACES AT THE SAME TIME. Where and when in Jamaica? And the music festival is in Detroit Lakes! |
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Post by coolbeans on Nov 30, 2023 10:22:04 GMT -6
Still in planning stages but so far we have booked Jamaica for January and a country music festival in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota in August. I’m sure it’s not that exciting but I am hoping we can take a little detour/side trip to Fargo. We’re also thinking of another trip in the Spring (Montana maybe) and Spain in Fall 2024. You're coming here but only going to WEfest? Break my heart, why don't ya. Did I know you’re in Minnesota!? Are you close to WEfest? |
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Post by willow on Nov 30, 2023 10:24:55 GMT -6
You're coming here but only going to WEfest? Break my heart, why don't ya. Did I know you’re in Minnesota!? Are you close to WEfest? I’m amazed that you didn’t know given how much we Minnesotans talk about it here. 😂😂 And no, I live in the best part of Minnesota aka the Twin Cities. 😜 It is roughly 4 hours south from WEfest. |
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Post by coolbeans on Nov 30, 2023 10:26:49 GMT -6
but also, wtf at being excited for a Fargo detour, coolbeans?! Only one of my favourite movies of all time! |
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Post by coolbeans on Nov 30, 2023 11:01:24 GMT -6
Did I know you’re in Minnesota!? Are you close to WEfest? I’m amazed that you didn’t know given how much we Minnesotans talk about it here. 😂😂 And no, I live in the best part of Minnesota aka the Twin Cities. 😜 It is roughly 4 hours south from WEfest. Lol touché! I had a rough idea of where Minnesota is but TIL your state and my province actually share a border 🤯 |
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Post by willow on Nov 30, 2023 11:03:19 GMT -6
I’m amazed that you didn’t know given how much we Minnesotans talk about it here. 😂😂 And no, I live in the best part of Minnesota aka the Twin Cities. 😜 It is roughly 4 hours south from WEfest. Lol touché! I had a rough idea of where Minnesota is but TIL your state and my province actually share a border 🤯 We sure do! We are basically Canada-lite here. We even have a part of our state that is only accessible via land if you are in Canada. If you want to access it from Minnesota, you have to have a boat. |
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Post by brux on Nov 30, 2023 13:04:38 GMT -6
JAMAICA IN JANUARY AND MINNESOTA IN AUGUST? I'LL BE IN BOTH THOSE PLACES AT THE SAME TIME. Where and when in Jamaica? And the music festival is in Detroit Lakes! Jan 20-27 in Montego Bay. you? |
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Post by coolbeans on Nov 30, 2023 13:48:40 GMT -6
Lol touché! I had a rough idea of where Minnesota is but TIL your state and my province actually share a border 🤯 We sure do! We are basically Canada-lite here. We even have a part of our state that is only accessible via land if you are in Canada. If you want to access it from Minnesota, you have to have a boat. that’s awesome! Also two hour drive to midpoint between Twin Cities and Detroit Lakes, just sayin’… |
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Post by coolbeans on Nov 30, 2023 13:49:21 GMT -6
Where and when in Jamaica? And the music festival is in Detroit Lakes! Jan 20-27 in Montego Bay. you? Fun! Jan 1-8 to Ocho Rios for me. |
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Post by willow on Nov 30, 2023 13:53:14 GMT -6
We sure do! We are basically Canada-lite here. We even have a part of our state that is only accessible via land if you are in Canada. If you want to access it from Minnesota, you have to have a boat. that’s awesome! Also two hour drive to midpoint between Twin Cities and Detroit Lakes, just sayin’… I cannot think of one place worth meeting in that middle area of the state, lol. I looked to see how long of a drive it is to Duluth from DL but it's 3.5 hours. |
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Post by dc2london on Nov 30, 2023 14:14:32 GMT -6
Looks like we might be spending spring break in SoCal! H actually suggested a couple of days in Disneyland (like...it was his idea...the kids will be shocked). I am so excited!
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Post by Cher on Nov 30, 2023 17:29:14 GMT -6
Is September a bad time of year to do a Cayman Islands trip? Like, is rainy season shitty? Or just a higher risk of occasional rain? Definitely don’t want to get stuck indoors for much of the trip. Cher and others who have been? It’s definitely hurricane season. I generally stay away from the Caribbean in Aug/Sept. |
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Post by dingdongbitch on Nov 30, 2023 18:54:09 GMT -6
Is September a bad time of year to do a Cayman Islands trip? Like, is rainy season shitty? Or just a higher risk of occasional rain? Definitely don’t want to get stuck indoors for much of the trip. Cher and others who have been? I did Labor Day in Grand Cayman a few years ago. We got lucky, but the day we flew out was rough. If you do the Caribbean frequently, I’d say go for it, but if this is a once and done sort of thing, I’d look at Aruba or Curaçao, as those are generally outside the hurricane belt. But go to Cayman! I love it there. |
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Post by dingdongbitch on Nov 30, 2023 19:02:55 GMT -6
We are doing:
St. John in February
Kauai in May
Tbd long weekend over Labor Day
Tbd Europe over thanksgiving
Kauai and St. John are repeats; we are using miles for both. Europe is just tbd on which direct flight is least $.
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Post by sae82 on Dec 5, 2023 22:43:58 GMT -6
Florida end of Jan for my moms 70th girls weekend with my sisters
DC for Easter break
Florida in May for girls trip
Israel (fingers and toes crossed) in July to visit family/celebrate DD1 bat mitzvah with H’s family
Hamptons end of August
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Post by joy on Dec 6, 2023 1:10:53 GMT -6
I am in Finnish Lapland right this second.
It’s beaaaaaautiful.
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Post by soiree on Dec 6, 2023 5:14:48 GMT -6
I am in Finnish Lapland right this second. It’s beaaaaaautiful. On my list!!!! Amazing!! |
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Post by emma on Dec 6, 2023 7:07:42 GMT -6
We’re going somewhere for 2 weeks this summer because it’s been too long since our last proper vacation. But right now it’s between going to Florida to relax by a pool plus a couple of days at Universal Studios. Or go to Japan, which is a bucket list destination for all of us but it won’t be relaxing and will probably drain the entire vacation fund. Or the wildcard idea is an all inclusive in Costa Rica
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Post by overboard on Dec 6, 2023 8:21:53 GMT -6
We are planning on Santa Fe in April and Disney/Universal for sure in Orlando late May.
Was hoping for Vietnam over the summer but it may be pushed to the following summer.
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Post by sweptaway on Dec 6, 2023 12:23:24 GMT -6
We’re going somewhere for 2 weeks this summer because it’s been too long since our last proper vacation. But right now it’s between going to Florida to relax by a pool plus a couple of days at Universal Studios. Or go to Japan, which is a bucket list destination for all of us but it won’t be relaxing and will probably drain the entire vacation fund. Or the wildcard idea is an all inclusive in Costa Rica Oh these all sound like amazing options. |
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Post by kittyriot on Dec 6, 2023 13:06:59 GMT -6
We’re going somewhere for 2 weeks this summer because it’s been too long since our last proper vacation. But right now it’s between going to Florida to relax by a pool plus a couple of days at Universal Studios. Or go to Japan, which is a bucket list destination for all of us but it won’t be relaxing and will probably drain the entire vacation fund. Or the wildcard idea is an all inclusive in Costa Rica In Costa Rica you can get a little bit of everything, adventure, exploring, relaxing at the pool/beach and it won't drain the vacation fund! We were looking at that for the summer as well, but it's not going to happen now. Anyhow, rainy season starts in May...so the earlier you can get there in summer likely the better. I hear August is miserable. |
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Post by emma on Dec 6, 2023 14:43:07 GMT -6
We’re going somewhere for 2 weeks this summer because it’s been too long since our last proper vacation. But right now it’s between going to Florida to relax by a pool plus a couple of days at Universal Studios. Or go to Japan, which is a bucket list destination for all of us but it won’t be relaxing and will probably drain the entire vacation fund. Or the wildcard idea is an all inclusive in Costa Rica In Costa Rica you can get a little bit of everything, adventure, exploring, relaxing at the pool/beach and it won't drain the vacation fund! We were looking at that for the summer as well, but it's not going to happen now. Anyhow, rainy season starts in May...so the earlier you can get there in summer likely the better. I hear August is miserable. ok well that probably cancels out Costa Rica since we can’t go until late July at the earliest |
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