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[joyjoy]

Okay, I won two r/t tickets to anywhere in the US, Central America, So America, the Caribbean or Canada. Alex and I are going, must use by Nov 1, 2006. We've narrowed it down, but still can't decide. What would YOU do? It will be for 7 nights, 8 days.

1) Costa Rica - really beautiful scenery, very short flight from Houston, rain forest, volcano, but not something we'd *never* be able to do again.

2) Peru - Machu Picchu (<--- something I have ALWAYS wanted to see), alpacas, great shopping, Kuzco and Lima, but we wouldn't be able to afford a super expensive hotel and the ones that aren't are.... [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/crazy.gif[/img]

3) Brazil - Rio de Janeiro, Sugarloaf (and the giant Jesus), Ipanema, shopping, sooo cosmopolitan, but - too big to plan excursions to rain forest, etc. in our short time

4) Chile - So completely exotic and something we would NEVER get a chance todo again. Gorgeous and authentic. Affordable, nice hotels. But.... the altitude. That scares me as I have lived at or below sea level my entire life.

Throw in any other suggestions you might have. We've ruled out the Caribbean because I've been there and it really is something we could do without the help of the free airfare. We almost feel like picking the most expensive airfare and going there, but with expensive airfare you generally get expensive hotels. Except for Chile.

TIA!

[iamgrumpy]

I would say Chile since its something you might not get to do again and the hotels are nice. Have fun Deciding and planning sounds like a great trip regardless of where you decide!

[magic mickey]

I would go with Chile also. That sounds so exciting.

[lonereb]

I would choose Costa Rica or Chile. How exciting!!!

[BabieeMelly]

I personally would go to Costa Rica, but you should definietly go to Chile. If it's something you're not sure if you'd be able to do again, and something you're interested in, I say take advantage of the opportunity and go for it!

[chezp]

I think of the choices, it's got to be Chile.

[BritDisFan]

I would choose Peru, ever since I saw a programme about Machu Picchu at school when I was about 10 it has become a dream to go there. I think it would be a chance in a lifetime and would be great to visit before too many people visit and spoil it.

Karen

[LisaJ]

My uncle just got back from Machu Pichu and said it was a jewel! My philosophy when travelling is to stick to better hotels, and if you can't afford the better ones, especially in a foreign country, then I would go somewhere else.

Go with Chile.

[lauren-roxy]

I would go with either Chile or Peru. My husband lived in Miami all his life and once when we went to Aspen, the altitude really made him sick. It may not bother you, but it's something to think about. Have fun deciding!!

[statelady01]

My vote would be for Costa Rica- a friend of mine went there one summer as a once in a lifetime thing- and has gone back every summer since!!!

[2princessmom]

I think I would vote for Chile or Peru. Especially if it is something that you would never do otherwise. If you are worried about altitude sickness you could see how you do with various places in the US if you are close to them. Also, your doctor may be able to help you.

[loobyoxlip]

Well, being as how I was an exchange student in Costa Rica and spent 10 wonderful months there, that would be my obvious choice. But...if you really think you guys would be able to go there w/o the help of free tickets, you should go to Chile.

[blondie]

I would vote for Chile, Peru, or Costa Rica. I had altitude sickness once after climing the ruins in Mesa Verde National Park. It was not fun at all. I could not catch my breath for over an hour. There is a lot of climbing to get to Macu Picu, so unless you are in great shape, I would suggest you disregard Peru as a choice. I think Chile is mostly near sea level where they grow all of their crops until you get up to the mountains. I don't know how easily accessible the mountains are there as most of the people live near sea level. Again, unless you are going to go hiking, you would probably be okay. I guess my vote would be for Costa Rica. There is so much to do there with the rain forest, wildlife, beaches, river tours, etc. Have fun whatever you decide. So, how did you win the airfare anyway? [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]

[ripkensnana]

*Ahem* Have you considered California and Disneyland????