Anonymous
Post 07/01/2024 21:07     Subject: Affordable vacation ideas between Xmas and New Years
We went to LA one year, which was surprisingly affordable. We had frequent flier miles for the flights, stayed in a cheaper hotel a few blocks from the beach, did free stuff during the day (hikes, walking around the beach) and ate a lot of amazing street food.
Anonymous
Post 07/01/2024 20:55     Subject: Affordable vacation ideas between Xmas and New Years
We rented a really nice 3BR Airbnb in New Hampshire fir 5 days before Christmas, went x-country skiing and hiking, then spent Christmas Eve and Christmas in Boston, looked at the lights, had Chinese and drove back to DC.
It was fun and very affordable.
Anonymous
Post 07/01/2024 15:00     Subject: Affordable vacation ideas between Xmas and New Years
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
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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.


You have no idea what you are talking about. They’re not generalizations, they’re categorized that way because
of how much assistance the US government can provide per the likelihood of something catastrophic happening. If it’s a “reconsider travel” alert and you’re kidnapped, don’t expect the total weight of the US government to come to your aid (though frankly hostages in Israel has lost most of my trust in that anyway).



Someone has been watching too many movies. That's not even remotely close to how State Dept warnings work. The odds of being kidnapped are extremely low. Your main threats are robberies and being hit by a car when crossing the street. Hell, even 25 years ago those were the biggest threats. There are still areas like Cucuta that are dangerous and should be avoided, but that is irrelevant if you just avoid the area..duh.
Anonymous
Post 06/29/2024 21:38     Subject: Affordable vacation ideas between Xmas and New Years
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
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.


You have no idea what you are talking about. They’re not generalizations, they’re categorized that way because
of how much assistance the US government can provide per the likelihood of something catastrophic happening. If it’s a “reconsider travel” alert and you’re kidnapped, don’t expect the total weight of the US government to come to your aid (though frankly hostages in Israel has lost most of my trust in that anyway).

Anonymous
Post 06/29/2024 21:33     Subject: Affordable vacation ideas between Xmas and New Years
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
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.


I never look at the state department warnings. But I am from Latin America so I am used to be careful.
Anonymous
Post 06/29/2024 21:29     Subject: Affordable vacation ideas between Xmas and New Years
(18:07) These cities are affordable and OP might really like them. Who's to say?

I don't think this list is any duller than listing the same US and European cities ad nauseum on this board.
Anonymous
Post 06/29/2024 18:07     Subject: Affordable vacation ideas between Xmas and New Years
Anonymous wrote:Atlanta, Memphis, Raleigh-Durham, Asheville, Houston, Austin — a few Southern cities that fit the bill. Cheaper flights and lower costs for food and entertainment.


You couldn’t have listed a more dull group of cities.
Anonymous
Post 06/29/2024 09:11     Subject: Affordable vacation ideas between Xmas and New Years
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
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.


You overpaid. By a lot. Tickets should have been $800 or less and many hotels and rentals can be had for $500 or less.
Anonymous
Post 06/29/2024 09:01     Subject: Affordable vacation ideas between Xmas and New Years
Atlanta, Memphis, Raleigh-Durham, Asheville, Houston, Austin — a few Southern cities that fit the bill. Cheaper flights and lower costs for food and entertainment.