Winter Vacation Ideas

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by BDBohnzie

Yeah, West Palm Beach has an airport as well.

Best thing to do for flying to South Florida is see which airlines have direct/non-stop flights from your home airport and go from there. I know Miami is a hub for American, and I know Fort Lauderdale is a hub for Southwest.

For example, here's a link to BWI's list of daily nonstop flights and where they go.

Miami is a hub for illegals.

[firstdown]

Why not hiking in Afghanistan.
Hiking in Afghanistan! | CheapTents.com Outdoor Gear Blog

If that not exciting enough you could hike in Iran.
Iran Hiking Tour: Attraction in Iran: Walking: Safari: Mountain Climbing

[mlmdub130]

Originally Posted by firstdown

Why not hiking in Afghanistan.
Hiking in Afghanistan! | CheapTents.com Outdoor Gear Blog

If that not exciting enough you could hike in Iran.
Iran Hiking Tour: Attraction in Iran: Walking: Safari: Mountain Climbing

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Afghanistan is possibly most famous for being the country at the top of the drop down list when you have to select your country on websites.

i know thats what i always think of when i hear afghanistan

[WaldSkins]

So now after all the love shown for the Keys, I think that's where im taking the GF. Are there any specific hotels anyone could recommend?

[Hog1]

These are two cool places. The Cuban place is a historic inn. We stayed there one time. Had a HUGE two bedroom deal with a loft and kitchen. Not to bad on the money either. Gigantic 2nd floor balcony overlooking Duvall street. Good location uptown and still within walking distance down.
The Marina area is beautiful, but pricey. Killer location on the Marina...downtown. There are MANY historic places to stay reminiscent of the Pirate days of Key West. I would stay at one of those.
After you have picked hotel, Can we do "things to do"???

Cuban Club Suites of Key West, Florida

Westin Key West Hotels: The Westin Key West Resort & Marina - Hotel Rooms at westin

[BDBohnzie]

@Hog1 - yeah, that Westin is nuts...my wife and I went in the lobby just to look around and it was incredible.

The hotel I stayed in is linked above, and is part of a group of inns in Key West. It was nice place, quiet, and convenient.

The closer to Mallory Square/Marina you stay, the more expensive it gets. I'd say the average hotel rate will be around $200/night if not more, depending on when you arrive and leave. If you stay for a week, I'd strongly suggest looking into condo/house rentals. You'll pay similar prices to a hotel, and have more privacy.

[WaldSkins]

Originally Posted by BDBohnzie

@Hog1 - yeah, that Westin is nuts...my wife and I went in the lobby just to look around and it was incredible.

The hotel I stayed in is linked above, and is part of a group of inns in Key West. It was nice place, quiet, and convenient.

The closer to Mallory Square/Marina you stay, the more expensive it gets. I'd say the average hotel rate will be around $200/night if not more, depending on when you arrive and leave. If you stay for a week, I'd strongly suggest looking into condo/house rentals. You'll pay similar prices to a hotel, and have more privacy.

How do the Inns measure up privacy wise? Like is it going to be weird having sex at one??

[BDBohnzie]

Originally Posted by WaldSkins

How do the Inns measure up privacy wise? Like is it going to be weird having sex at one??

I don't remember hearing anything, or getting weird looks the next morning per se, but I do remember being pretty hammered both nights, so that could be fuzzing my memory a bit as well. Lighthouse Court is a bit more open than the others perhaps, but it was quiet. Open meaning, all the room doors let out into the courtyard, where the pool and breakfast area are.

[tryfuhl]

I'm sure that you won't be the first to have sex in one of them.

[WaldSkins]

Originally Posted by tryfuhl

I'm sure that you won't be the first to have sex in one of them.

We just had a bad experience one time at a B&B and we're trying to avoid it. I've never stayed at a Inn before so I really don't know what I'm getting into to. What do they compare to?

[Hog1]

If you want to......have sex? Stay away from the Monastic looking places...tooo many monks. You don't want to get that started
BUT I checked with the Cuban place and they have openings from $99 p/night for a suite. We paid more like $200 for 2 private bedrooms, loft br, living room and kitchen. Nice place a great location......cool history.
The Westin is cool but starts at $300 p/night. AS BD says....it's beautiful, but pricey. Make sure you scrutinze the Inns closely. As every SOB with a shack calls it a B&B. There are some great B&B's with much history on the Island, just call and ask questions.

[WaldSkins]

Originally Posted by Hog1

If you want to......have sex? Stay away from the Monastic looking places...tooo many monks. You don't want to get that started
BUT I checked with the Cuban place and they have openings from $99 p/night for a sweet. We paid more like $200 for 2 private bedrooms, loft br, living room and kitchen. Nice place a great location......cool history.
The Westin is cool but starts at $300 p/night. AS BD says....it's beautiful, but pricey. Make sure you scrutinze the Inns closely. As every SOB with a shack calls it a B&B. There are some great B&B's with much history on the Island, just call and ask questions.

Where are you talking because i'm totally lost? And to answer your other question, we are going for a week.

[Hog1]

How long are you planning on staying?

[Hog1]

Cuban Club Suites of Key West, Florida

Westin Key West Hotels: The Westin Key West Resort & Marina - Hotel Rooms at westin

From one of my earlier posts.

[Hog1]

BTW, as has been stated, there are many keys. All have a different flavor with much good stuff to do. Since you have a week, you may want to consider Everglades Nat Park for a couple of days. Stunning water and scenery. Great camping and wilderness canoeing and kayaking

Everglades National Park (U.S. National Park Service)