Need an 'inexpensive' get away someplace warm.

[71T Targa]

Any suggestions?

I'd like some beach time and other activities. Might be just my wife and I, it might include the kids (14-10)

US only, or somewhere I can go without passports.

[crustychief]

It's 70 in San Diego right now and heading towards 75.

[m21sniper]

This is the worst time of year to try and go somewhere hot for cheap you know.

[71T Targa]

SoCal would be an interesting option.

I know cheap is out of the question, but I shouldn't need a second mortgage either.

Hows the weather in Philly?

[berettafan]

where are you? would help.

[BRPORSCHE]

I don't know yor location, but Floriduh? I really like the pensacola area.

[Dueller]

Where will you be traveling from? Transportation costs are a big factor. For how long? When? And what "other activities" are you looking for?

[71T Targa]

I'm in Minnesnowta. We usually fly from MSP.

Other activities would be reasonable dining, sight seeing, etc. Not clubbing till 4am etc..

[BeyGon]

Loreto Mexico, Baja on the Sea of Cortez side is super. Alaska flys right in there and you don't need a car. Safe and warm, good food and ok fishing. Great sightseeing. Here is a hotel, not the cheapest but really nice. There are some nice places there for not so much money. Hotels Posada de las Flores : : : : : : : : : :

[berettafan]

Fla Keys.

[john70t]

Florida lost a bunch of residents and LL's are probably hurting about now.
Good time to find a weekly/monthly.

[daepp]

Weather is awesome in our deserts this time of year - and ther is plenty of beauty if you look for it.

Furnace Creek Inn last December


Darwin Falls


Panamint Springs


Scotty's Castle


Ubehebe Crater

[Dueller]

Southwest has flights for $112 each way MSP>Ft Lauderdale (tues/wed flights). Fly in there, rent a car, head down A1A to Miami/Southbeach/Upper/Lower Keys. Take camping gear and camp one night on Dry Tortugas.

[Seahawk]

Originally Posted by DAEpperson

Weather is awesome in our deserts this time of year - and there is plenty of beauty if you look for it.

Couldn't agree more.

[Tishabet]

You could fly from MN to PR for under $350 round trip...

[71T Targa]

Cool, keep the ideas coming.

Can you go to/from PR without a passport these days?

[Dueller]

Originally Posted by 71T Targa

Cool, keep the ideas coming.

Can you go to/from PR without a passport these days?

yes...no passport required for pr, usvi, guam, am samoao

[Jim Richards]

Originally Posted by 71T Targa

Cool, keep the ideas coming.

Can you go to/from PR without a passport these days?

PR is USA.

[jwhcars]

Florida Keys is fantastic this time of year and so is the fishing.

[Dottore]

Originally Posted by DAEpperson

Weather is awesome in our deserts this time of year - and ther is plenty of beauty if you look for it.

Just spent a week in your deserts, and agree.

There's something about sitting outside at night by a fire with a decent wine and good company. Under a clear sky. And the early mornings are best of all; the air is a cold as fresh martini. (I think Dean Martin said that first.)