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Anonymous wrote:Open to domestic? Charleston SC or New Orleans are great trips that are really affordable at that time of year. Depending on whether you drive or fly, and where you want stay, you can make both work for your budget.

Charleston and Savannah are nice. Have spent Xmas here.

Another vote for Charleston. We went the week between Christmas and New Years just before COVID. My kids loved it.

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Anonymous wrote:Go to Colombia. Get an Airbnb on the beach in Cartagena . Flight and food should be cheap.

+1
There are a few great all inclusive resorts on Tierra Bomba, just a short boat ride away. El centro is also great.

State department has a “reconsider travel” advisory right now for Colombia. That would be a no for me.

State Dept warnings are generalizations and sometimes border on fear mongering.

Just don't try to hook up with young hood girls on tinder and you should be fine.

Level three I take seriously.

Then you should also avoid most major US cities, as they have higher violent crime rates than Colombia. Also avoid many parts of level 2 advisory countries that have higher crime rates.

Anonymous wrote:Florida keys will most likely be fairly warm. Last year we stayed in a house with a heated pool during that week and were able to go boating, fishing and snorkeling.

It was low 70's last year.

Florida keys will most likely be fairly warm. Last year we stayed in a house with a heated pool during that week and were able to go boating, fishing and snorkeling.

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Anonymous wrote:Open to domestic? Charleston SC or New Orleans are great trips that are really affordable at that time of year. Depending on whether you drive or fly, and where you want stay, you can make both work for your budget.

Charleston and Savannah are nice. Have spent Xmas here.

They aren't warm though. Last year the Florida Keys were too cold to swim that week.

Peoples' tolerance for cold varies. I swam in Palm Beach that week last year.

Finding someplace like Charleston or Savannah could be perfect on a tighter budget because of this idea that they're "too cold for a warm vacation". They'll still be pleasant, and a heated outdoor pool could be lovely!

To each his own. That wouldn't qualify as warm to me and wouldn't justify the travel hassle and expense.

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Anonymous wrote:Go to Colombia. Get an Airbnb on the beach in Cartagena . Flight and food should be cheap.

+1
There are a few great all inclusive resorts on Tierra Bomba, just a short boat ride away. El centro is also great.

State department has a “reconsider travel” advisory right now for Colombia. That would be a no for me.

State Dept warnings are generalizations and sometimes border on fear mongering.

Just don't try to hook up with young hood girls on tinder and you should be fine.

Level three I take seriously.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Open to domestic? Charleston SC or New Orleans are great trips that are really affordable at that time of year. Depending on whether you drive or fly, and where you want stay, you can make both work for your budget.

Charleston and Savannah are nice. Have spent Xmas here.

They aren't warm though. Last year the Florida Keys were too cold to swim that week.

Peoples' tolerance for cold varies. I swam in Palm Beach that week last year.

Finding someplace like Charleston or Savannah could be perfect on a tighter budget because of this idea that they're "too cold for a warm vacation". They'll still be pleasant, and a heated outdoor pool could be lovely!

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Anonymous wrote:Open to domestic? Charleston SC or New Orleans are great trips that are really affordable at that time of year. Depending on whether you drive or fly, and where you want stay, you can make both work for your budget.

Charleston and Savannah are nice. Have spent Xmas here.

They aren't warm though. Last year the Florida Keys were too cold to swim that week.

Anonymous wrote:This is the most expensive week of the year to travel.

+1. And everyone either wants “somewhere warm” or a ski resort.

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Anonymous wrote:OP: “I’m looking for an affordable one-week vacation.”

DP: “Here’s an itinerary that’s over two weeks long and costs more than $10,000.”

Never change, DCUM.

Everyone’s idea of affordable differs. Maybe OP can share what the budget it.

One week people one week

Anonymous wrote:Open to domestic? Charleston SC or New Orleans are great trips that are really affordable at that time of year. Depending on whether you drive or fly, and where you want stay, you can make both work for your budget.

Charleston and Savannah are nice. Have spent Xmas here.

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Anonymous wrote:OP: “I’m looking for an affordable one-week vacation.”

DP: “Here’s an itinerary that’s over two weeks long and costs more than $10,000.”

Never change, DCUM.

?? $10,000 for 2 weeks and 5 people is a great price! (NP)

I’ve spent more than this for 5 days for 2 people in Turks and Caicos flying economy.

Anonymous wrote:Open to domestic? Charleston SC or New Orleans are great trips that are really affordable at that time of year. Depending on whether you drive or fly, and where you want stay, you can make both work for your budget.

New Orleans is good if you leave before the 31st. It gets very crowded and more expensive with the Sugar Bowl crowds arriving for New Year's Day.

Do you have miles for the flights? If you are OK taking your chances you could book something fully refundable to Florida and then just cancel if it is not going to be warm. We did that one year and got lucky - had great weather and an awesome time near Ft Myers. Just stayed three nights so it was pretty affordable (<$2K) and still felt like a nice getaway.

Open to domestic? Charleston SC or New Orleans are great trips that are really affordable at that time of year. Depending on whether you drive or fly, and where you want stay, you can make both work for your budget.