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So, my BFF and I have decided that we need a vacation. We are ready to get on a plane tomorrow and take off. Now, aint gonna happen without some planning and as much as we BOTH would love to go to WDW with out our respective DHs and DSs....that ain't gonna happen either! SOOOOO, we would like some ideas of where would be fun to go on the West Coast. We live in Alaska, so we are trying to keep the costs down a little just so that we can go on WDW trips with out families later on.
ANY SUGGESTIONS???????
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Arizona is where DH's bio dad and stepmom live. If I show up there without him....would be in deep doo-doo. We went there when DS was around 7 and really enjoyed the limited time we had. Got to see the Grand Canyon and Tombstone and just had fun!!
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Napa Valley, Grand Canyon, Vegas?
Napa Valley - wine country, right? What else is there to do there?
Would love to see the other side of the Grand Canyon. We saw it from the Arizona side a few years ago.
DH just got back from Vegas....maybe a girl's trip there wouldn't be a bad idea......HMMMMMMM
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I loved San Diego! Plenty to do there, and the weather is almost always perfect (75 and sunny).
Yes San Diego is the best. I'm from California and that is my recommendation. There's a lot you can do and it's close enough to take a day trip to DLR. If you get a Southern California city pass it includes a 3 day park hopper to DLR, ticket to Universal Studios, ticket to SeaWorld, and ticket to the San Diego Zoo or Wild Animal park. Costs about $279 which is awesome for all that's included.
This is where I would go. I would be climbing the side of it. Here would be nice too.
Without the kids I would go somewhere beautiful to look at with some activity if they did I would be a wreck, but alone I would do. A spa is a plus but not needed, a pool/ hot tub yes please. If there is a natural water even better.
BTW I'm jealous you are getting away. and I would love to visit where you are someday, maybe when the kids are older and I'm not so worried about time zone changes.
I loved San Diego! Plenty to do there, and the weather is almost always perfect (75 and sunny).
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Yes San Diego is the best. I'm from California and that is my recommendation. There's a lot you can do and it's close enough to take a day trip to DLR. If you get a Southern California city pass it includes a 3 day park hopper to DLR, ticket to Universal Studios, ticket to SeaWorld, and ticket to the San Diego Zoo or Wild Animal park. Costs about $279 which is awesome for all that's included.
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Places we've loved on the West Coast include:
- Grand Canyon and Vegas
- Disneyland / LA
- San Diego
- San Francisco
We kept getting told how beautiful Seattle is as well - we're going there in September.
Making a list and San Diego will be on it! San Francisco will definately be an option too and DH says that BFF and I would love Vegas! SOOOOOO, now the research begins....all part of the fun as far as I'm concerned!
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This is where I would go. I would be climbing the side of it.
Okay - I'm have a small issue with heights (not exactly terrified of them, but not really my favorite either)....so that is not on my current to-do list....could change - never thought I wanted to zipline til I tried it at scout camp with DS and now I'm all over that! It was AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!! And that was a little zipline!
This looks nice....warm and sunny and relaxing...that's what we are after!!!
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Without the kids I would go somewhere beautiful to look at with some activity if they did I would be a wreck, but alone I would do. A spa is a plus but not needed, a pool/ hot tub yes please. If there is a natural water even better.
BTW I'm jealous you are getting away. and I would love to visit where you are someday, maybe when the kids are older and I'm not so worried about time zone changes.
Alaska is a great place....I love living here and definately recommend it as a vacation destination! What time of year depends entirely on what you like to do! Although if you are looking for beaches to lounge on....not so much here. Most beaches are either rocky (good place to go beach combing) or muddy/silty (good place to get REALLY stuck - and maybe get trapped if you aren't careful). And swimming is Alaska water....not really something most people do, even the lakes are pretty cold and you definately don't want to do much swimming in the ocean. Though there are a few diehards who windsurf or surf on really good days.
And BTW - this girl's trip has been a long time coming....both of us have boys and the youngest is finally 12 (or maybe 13....I have a hard time keeping track - it goes so fast!), so I know where you are coming from!
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If you are concerned about the costs of your flights, I would go to a popular destination like Vegas, San Fransisco, or LA. I've found that many of the more beautiful and off the beaten path destinations are very expensive to fly in to.
I love Monterey Bay, but would fly into SF and drive down. You could spend a few days in each.
I also have enjoyed Disneyland-it is quite different than WDW and you could do other attractions in S. California. We also had a great time in Palm Springs, especially nice if you golf.
Have fun.
A quick trip for you would be to fly into Seattle and then either drive to one of the national parks, stay in the city or go up to the San Juan Islands.
I have the same issues with heights and as my new years res. I am trying to concur some of them. I started at an indoor climbing gym and am hooked. I have an outdoor one planned for mid june (still cold here). In Aug. I'm going to try surfing, I have a fear of the under tow. I figure if I'm doing something physical maybe I'll forget for a min.
I have no Idea when we would like to visit, since losing weight I don't love cold ( I will suck it up to sled and build a snowman). We like hiking, camping, fishing(well not me) sun bathing (me and anywhere works), rock digging. and all the "normal" stuff too. We are open for all suggestions.
Another thing I want to do is mine for diamonds in Arkansas or other gems.
I have no Idea when we would like to visit, since losing weight I don't love cold ( I will suck it up to sled and build a snowman). We like hiking, camping, fishing(well not me) sun bathing (me and anywhere works), rock digging. and all the "normal" stuff too. We are open for all suggestions.
Well, we have some BEAUTIFUL places for day or overnight hikes, camping...pretty much anywhere you look, fishing....uh, can you can Salmon fishing from - well, you know what I as going to say, sun bathing....it can be done and in the summer we have sun for 20 hours out of the day, not sure about rock digging, but there are places to go gold panning.
Then there are the glacier/wildlife cruises, bus tours thru Denali, train trips that take you north or south, there are places to horseback ride, bike ride, take a dog sled ride....I could go on and on.............
Hey this thread is about where I want to go and needing suggestions and here I am encouraging you to come up here!!! But all joking aside, I hope you make it up here some day!
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We went there when DS was around 7 and really enjoyed the limited time we had. Got to see the Grand Canyon and Tombstone and just had fun!!
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this thread is about where I want to go and needing suggestions and here I am encouraging you to come up here!!! 
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