Where to travel before you die... - Page 3

Moonliner · 07-12-2009, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by bewitched

Moonie and Andrew, when is the best time to go to Alaska?

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Originally Posted by Alex

For Alaska I favor mid-August as the tourist rush is dying down but things are still in season. But if there is something specific you wish to do that might shift things.

If you want to go full tourist at Denali (which is a marvelous place) do be sure to plan well ahead. Denali National Park is extremely access limited (only one road in and it only goes in a dozen miles of public access).

I agree with Alex, mid to late August is best. I never got around to finishing it, but you can read my Alaska trip report such as it is here. It at least covers Denali.

Morrigoon · 07-12-2009, 03:01 AM

Not to mention the appeal of cafes and crepe stands!

alphabassettgrrl · 07-12-2009, 07:19 AM

Oooh, Greece, France or Spain! Fun! I think the Galapagos might be a little dull for a kid; not much there but the islands and the animals.

Greece: lots of history.
France: so much to see! So much food. History. Museums.
Spain: History again. Food! Music! Maybe avoid that bullfighting thing but there's so much to see...

Strangler Lewis · 07-12-2009, 08:42 AM

Because of my wife's work, we lived in Switzerland last summer with our then 7 and 5 year-olds. Two side trips to Paris. Lots of walks, lots of trains. Lots of cafes. A decent amount of museums. Daily French lessons. We did practically everything in French or German.

I don't know if a European trip is what the doctor ordered for you, but if you do it, I think you'll both have a lot of fun.

Kevy Baby · 07-12-2009, 09:13 AM

I suggest going to the hospital before you die: they may be able to prevent your death (depending on what is wrong).

bewitched · 07-12-2009, 03:26 PM

Anyone ever been on a safari?

Moonliner · 07-12-2009, 03:40 PM

Yes! It was great experience. We saw Rino, some Lions, a giraffe or two out for a stroll, and then the driver got an emergency call. Poachers! A spotter plane guided us in and we found their camp. They must have just left. We were able to rescue a baby elephant!

~MS~ · 07-12-2009, 03:41 PM

Why not combine your love of Disney and a cool trip...either HK or TDS? Japan would be an awesome trip, you could do tourist stuff and visit the park as part of the trip?

katiesue · 07-14-2009, 10:37 AM

Where is your daughter interested in going? Madz and I had a great trip to Nashville just because at the time she wanted to be a "Famous Country Singer" so we went to check it out.

We also had a great trip up the California coast the year she did California history in school.

Stan4dSteph · 07-14-2009, 12:14 PM

There are some really great airfare deals to New Zealand right now if you are flexible with travel dates.

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alphabassettgrrl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,978	Oooh, Greece, France or Spain! Fun! I think the Galapagos might be a little dull for a kid; not much there but the islands and the animals. Greece: lots of history. France: so much to see! So much food. History. Museums. Spain: History again. Food! Music! Maybe avoid that bullfighting thing but there's so much to see... __________________ Why cycling? Anything [sport] that had to do with a ball, I wasn't very good at. -Lance Armstrong
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~MS~ One Happy little Missy! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 658	Why not combine your love of Disney and a cool trip...either HK or TDS? Japan would be an awesome trip, you could do tourist stuff and visit the park as part of the trip? __________________ "Sometimes Miracles Hide"
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katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	Where is your daughter interested in going? Madz and I had a great trip to Nashville just because at the time she wanted to be a "Famous Country Singer" so we went to check it out. We also had a great trip up the California coast the year she did California history in school. __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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Stan4dSteph Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: East Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,156	There are some really great airfare deals to New Zealand right now if you are flexible with travel dates.
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