Gump Posted June 25, 2011 Report Share Posted June 25, 2011 I have 3 Airtran round trip tickets to anywhere domestic. I'm not a vacation traveler so I have been asking around and also searching on line for packages and they are confusing.. Disneyland, Disney World, A dude ranch in Montana, Alaska, were the standard suggestions. I really don't want to waste the flights to fly to Florida. I'm taking my two 11 year old daughters. Disney world does seem to have a lot to offer although it's confusing. Disney Land seems like there are fewer attractions. I'd be going at the end of July into August for a week or two. The kids arn't opposed to a dude ranch. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crb Posted June 25, 2011 Report Share Posted June 25, 2011 Dude ranch sounds fun. Grand canyon, Vegas, Disney land, lots of stuff to see or do in this great baton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerben Posted June 25, 2011 Report Share Posted June 25, 2011 Your kids are a little young for Vegas, in my book. I'm a Texan, so I'm partial to San Antonio - Fiesta Texas and SeaWorld. And the beach is only a few hours away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted June 25, 2011 Report Share Posted June 25, 2011 Grand canyon. You and they will never forget it. There is a place you can stay down in the canyon. Look into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gump Posted June 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2011 I want to stay away from driving anymore than 1/2 hour to anything once i'm there.Seaworld sounds nice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AOW Posted June 25, 2011 Report Share Posted June 25, 2011 Disneyland in CA FTW! No humidity, and CA Adventure serves alcohol! While in the area you can hit up Knottsberry Farm (birthplace of the boysenberry) amusement park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crb Posted June 25, 2011 Report Share Posted June 25, 2011 I've driven into Vegas multiple times and gambled in the casinos. I am way more impressed with the drive in when its dark. All the lights are amazing. The Hoover damn isn't all that far either. I love the redwood in northern California although not all that exciting for 11 year olds or at least not enough to fly out there. Grand canyon and painted desert would be my top choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gump Posted June 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2011 Grand Canyon, Seaworld, and California for the no humidity would be nice. Redwoods would be awesome but ya, not for the kids. Orlando does seem to have all the entertainment in one spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykill Posted June 25, 2011 Report Share Posted June 25, 2011 I went to Orlando a 3 or 4 years ago and did the Disney/Seaworld/Universal bit and had a good time. If the vacation is for your kids, which is sounds like it is, and they have never been then they will have a blast. Kid oriented and it is all very close to each so your driving is down like you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crb Posted June 25, 2011 Report Share Posted June 25, 2011 I want to go to Disney world, but I think ill wait till I have children. I haven't been since I was three. I don't remember it. I don't fly so I would be driving wherever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted June 25, 2011 Report Share Posted June 25, 2011 A cruise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted June 25, 2011 Report Share Posted June 25, 2011 go to hawaii. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted June 25, 2011 Report Share Posted June 25, 2011 I really wanna go to Alaska. Look into rainy pass lodge. There is a tv show about it. Im thinking about sending my parents there for christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted June 25, 2011 Report Share Posted June 25, 2011 http://www.theperrinsrainypasslodge.com/ this is the lodge I was taking about. Apparently there are two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted June 25, 2011 Report Share Posted June 25, 2011 go to hawaii.This. If you can. Kids will love it. Beaches. Jungles. Luaus. Helicopter tours. Who wouldn't love that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saralynn518 Posted June 25, 2011 Report Share Posted June 25, 2011 I went to Orlando a 3 or 4 years ago and did the Disney/Seaworld/Universal bit and had a good time. If the vacation is for your kids, which is sounds like it is, and they have never been then they will have a blast. Kid oriented and it is all very close to each so your driving is down like you want.I agree with this. AND if they are Harry Potter fans, they just opened up that new Harry Potter theme park as part of Disney. Non-stop stuff to do around there.http://www.universalorlando.com/harrypotter/I think the Grand Canyon is nice, but it might be a bit boring for kids. It's like once you've seen it, you've seen it, and you're begging dad to leave.Hawaii might be fun though. Orlando might be a bit hectic and not seem like a relaxing vacation to YOU exactly, but your kids will have so much fun. You will enjoy making all of those memories and seeing them have the time of their life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speed Posted June 25, 2011 Report Share Posted June 25, 2011 A cruiseThis.Here's a good website to check out:http://vacationstogo.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gump Posted June 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2011 I agree with this. AND if they are Harry Potter fans, they just opened up that new Harry Potter theme park as part of Disney. Non-stop stuff to do around there.http://www.universalorlando.com/harrypotter/I think the Grand Canyon is nice, but it might be a bit boring for kids. It's like once you've seen it, you've seen it, and you're begging dad to leave.Hawaii might be fun though. Orlando might be a bit hectic and not seem like a relaxing vacation to YOU exactly, but your kids will have so much fun. You will enjoy making all of those memories and seeing them have the time of their life.Agree, I keep heading back to the Orlando idea. I forgot, on business, a few months ago we had the entire Harry Potter park to ourselves, it was awesome. They would love it. The virtual rides were awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slickster Posted June 25, 2011 Report Share Posted June 25, 2011 Orlando is too humid....I vote for Cali! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted June 25, 2011 Report Share Posted June 25, 2011 Grand canyon by horse back. /threadYou know they will love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper_308 Posted June 25, 2011 Report Share Posted June 25, 2011 Go for Maui, and have fun on the beach. Be ready for a long plane ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted June 25, 2011 Report Share Posted June 25, 2011 Go for Maui, and have fun on the beach. Be ready for a long plane ride.yes. the plane ride is not too bad though. i like to find flights that have a stop or two, instead of getting a non stop from chicago or something. usually you can sort by shortest travel time, then find one with a stop.last time we flew CMH to PHX then PHX to OGG. it was nice to get off the plane for a bit, walk around, have a smoke etc etc. 2 five hour flights with a little break in the middle as opposed to 10 hours straight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gump Posted June 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 Go for Maui, and have fun on the beach. Be ready for a long plane ride.sucks, Airtran does not go to Maui Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper_308 Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 yes. the plane ride is not too bad though. i like to find flights that have a stop or two, instead of getting a non stop from chicago or something. usually you can sort by shortest travel time, then find one with a stop.last time we flew CMH to PHX then PHX to OGG. it was nice to get off the plane for a bit, walk around, have a smoke etc etc. 2 five hour flights with a little break in the middle as opposed to 10 hours straight.We flew from Cleveland, to Phoenix, Arizona. With a small layover, and then we want from Phoenix to Maui. We stayed for a week and, then we flew from Maui to Portland, Oregon. To Houston, Texas. And, back to Cleveland. We can't wait to go back!!*I Highly Recommend! You'll never forget how awesome, Hawaii is. ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gump Posted June 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 http://www.theperrinsrainypasslodge.com/ this is the lodge I was taking about. Apparently there are two.At $5250 a person I'll pass. I'd love it but the kids I don't think would. The dude ranches/resorts are around $3000/person also...wooo...we should start a dude ranch.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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