6 day vacation with late teens
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You can literally go anywhere and have fun. You need to give us more information. |
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| With those parameters, I’d go to a driving distance beach (DE, OBX, Hilton Head is farther but some find it worth it). My kids prefer those vacations best, too (we’ve taken many great trips elsewhere that they’ve enjoyed, but when asked for their opinions, they like chill beach vacations best). |
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a couple thoughts:
domestic: you mentioned california but.... La Jolla and san diego--if you stay in la jolla by the water, there's lots to walk to and plenty to do nearby but also hanging out on the beach, eating good food, etc. carmel, monterey and san francisco or, the oregon coast --- as others have mentioned, costa rica has a lot to do and is beautiful. my kids preferred la fortuna but we also enjoyed uvita/dominical and the caribbean coast (which I would recommend if late july as they get a little break in the rain). belize was really nice for that length--we did 2.5 days in san ignacio/jungle/cave/ruins and then a few days snorkeling and beaching. canadian maritimes/nova scotia banff/lake louise finally, OP, try some itineraries on chat gpt with your parameters. Here was the lake louise suggestion: Day-by-Day Itinerary Day 1: Travel & Arrive in Banff Fly from DC to Calgary (usually via Toronto) Pick up rental car, drive 1.5 hrs to Banff Check into lodge/hotel (e.g., Moose Hotel or Canalta Lodge) Dinner in Banff, short stroll along Bow River Day 2: Hike & Explore Banff Morning: Hike Johnston Canyon (with waterfalls + catwalks) Afternoon: Visit Lake Minnewanka (option for kayaking or boat tour) Evening: Soak in Banff Upper Hot Springs Optional: Stargazing or board game night at the lodge Day 3: Lake Louise + Moraine Lake Adventure Early drive to Moraine Lake (iconic view, quick hike) Afternoon: Canoe on Lake Louise ($145/hour) Short hike to Lake Agnes Tea House (teens will love the challenge) Ice cream and chill in the village Day 4: Glacier Adventure Day Drive the Icefields Parkway (arguably the most beautiful road in the world) Stop at Peyto Lake & Athabasca Glacier Do the Columbia Icefield Adventure (ride an Ice Explorer & skywalk) Return to Banff or stay 1 night in Jasper for a new vibe Day 5: Whitewater Rafting + Wildlife Spotting Morning: Half-day whitewater rafting trip (Class II–IV options available!) Afternoon: Wildlife tour or bike rentals around Banff Free time: souvenirs, chill, maybe try axe throwing or a fun escape room Day 6: Scenic drive back & flight home Breakfast, drive to Calgary Optional stop at Canada Olympic Park (bobsled, zipline, mountain coaster) Fly home |
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Banff poster -- Can you plan all my future vacations?
As a native Californian, I second the LaJolla suggestion. Great food, great beaches, great hiking, a day trip to Coronado, and definitely plan at least one surf lesson. Also a Padres game if you're a baseball family. One more suggestion for you, OP: Seattle and Olympic National Park. In Seattle, I'd recommend a day at Alki Beach (you can take the water ferry from downtown), a day trip to Bainbridge Island, a Mariners or Sounders or Reign game. |
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Banff poster here--that was chat gpt! I dont use ai much but definitely ask for itinerary ideas and revisions! |
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Quebec city - such a laid back, quiet and lovely place. Someday I hope to visit it again. |
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| Hawaii |
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This! |
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| Boulder + National park |
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Gatlinburg
Clearwater Beach FL New Orleans Texas Hill country |
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Not for a 6 day vacation from the east coast. |
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Martha’s Vineyard
Nantucket |
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| California or Montreal |
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| One of the mountain resorts in Colorado. I like Breckenridge. Tons of outdoor activities and a cute town that the teens can enjoy. |
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My teens love all-inclusives resorts by the beach. Their favorite was in Mexico. We stayed in a Rui resort in Playa del Carmen. We did the one day Xcarate pass and a day tour to the Pyramids. We've done other vacations but they always remember that one. |