Ideas for Summer Vacation

czechmate · 05-27-2007, 02:39 PM

Summer is almost here and the family is trying to come up with new places to visit.

Here's the criteria:
2 kids - 8 yrs and 4 yrs
Must be able to drive or fly on Delta/Comair and actually get on the flight

No longer than 5 days away from home
Cost less than $2500 for hotel and food

Considering Disney and Hershey Park. Thought about a Disney cruise but the kids might need passport and I'm unsure if we have enough time.

Any unique ideas?

Bigsweetie · 05-27-2007, 03:13 PM

We're doing a Pennsylvania trip this year. We're going to Sesame Place (your kids are probably too old for that), but there are TONS of other things to do there! I'm really excited for our trip. I think all of us will enjoy it.

ETA: go on the web and order travel brochures for some places you might be interested in. They'll give you tons of info on pricing, activities, etc. I just got our PA brochures and now i'm more excited than ever! They're free too!!

Chi829 · 05-27-2007, 07:30 PM

Czech, If your kids have never been to disney, I would most definately take them there. Not only is it great for kids,,, it's as equally fantastic for you and hubby. I was there (in orlando) last week for work from Wed. to Sat and we managed to get to downtown disney on Fri night then on sat before our flight and it made was soooo excited to have kids so they can experience all that! I wasnt even in the park, and had a ball.

Brenda · 05-27-2007, 09:36 PM

Eeek, I don't think it would be too much fun though to do disney during the summer. ESPECIALLY when it is humid. The lines are long and the heat can be brutal especially for the little ones.

Brenda · 05-27-2007, 09:37 PM

What about zoo/aquarium hopping?

roz · 05-27-2007, 09:42 PM

What about Chincoteague Virginia? You have the beach, the national park, the pony penning, etc. Or you could move south to the beaches of North Carolina...

czechmate · 05-27-2007, 10:12 PM

Thanks for all your ideas.

I'm going to do some research tonight and then talk it over with the dh.

The kids are pushing really hard for Disney. It's been 4 years since we've been there. We took our son to Disney 2 months after our daughter was born to do something special for him. It was great - but that was a week in October and it wasn't so hot. But this would be in August --- ahhh FL in August - I love it when my make-up slides off my face due to the heat and humidity.

czechmate · 05-30-2007, 11:20 AM

Well, we decided on Disney - IN AUGUST! Yipppeee! The kids are really excited. My mom is meeting us there and staying with us for the entire week. It will be fun, HOT, but fun.

Kristie · 05-30-2007, 11:40 AM

Just remember to do all the major rides in the morning cuz afternoon storms will shut them down.

czechmate · 05-30-2007, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kristie

Just remember to do all the major rides in the morning cuz afternoon storms will shut them down.

Good point, I didn't think of that. Thanks for the heads up.

05-27-2007, 02:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
czechmate Jetgirls Ol' School Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Hebron, KY Posts: 552 Recipes: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Ideas for Summer Vacation Summer is almost here and the family is trying to come up with new places to visit. Here's the criteria: 2 kids - 8 yrs and 4 yrs Must be able to drive or fly on Delta/Comair and actually get on the flight No longer than 5 days away from home Cost less than $2500 for hotel and food Considering Disney and Hershey Park. Thought about a Disney cruise but the kids might need passport and I'm unsure if we have enough time. Any unique ideas?

05-27-2007, 03:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bigsweetie Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Clinton Township, Michigan Posts: 1,565 Recipes: Thanks: 8 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Ideas for Summer Vacation We're doing a Pennsylvania trip this year. We're going to Sesame Place (your kids are probably too old for that), but there are TONS of other things to do there! I'm really excited for our trip. I think all of us will enjoy it. ETA: go on the web and order travel brochures for some places you might be interested in. They'll give you tons of info on pricing, activities, etc. I just got our PA brochures and now i'm more excited than ever! They're free too!!

05-27-2007, 07:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
Chi829 Jetgirls Ol' School Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Panama City, FL Posts: 1,399 Recipes: Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Ideas for Summer Vacation Czech, If your kids have never been to disney, I would most definately take them there. Not only is it great for kids,,, it's as equally fantastic for you and hubby. I was there (in orlando) last week for work from Wed. to Sat and we managed to get to downtown disney on Fri night then on sat before our flight and it made was soooo excited to have kids so they can experience all that! I wasnt even in the park, and had a ball. __________________ Jo Happily Mrs. Adams and Mommy to Liam www.joandbillsblog.blogspot.com

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Brenda Jetgirls Plus Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: EVV Posts: 1,218 Recipes: Thanks: 11 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Ideas for Summer Vacation Eeek, I don't think it would be too much fun though to do disney during the summer. ESPECIALLY when it is humid. The lines are long and the heat can be brutal especially for the little ones. __________________ - Brenda, wife to Eric, Capt for Shuttle America.

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Brenda Jetgirls Plus Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: EVV Posts: 1,218 Recipes: Thanks: 11 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Ideas for Summer Vacation What about zoo/aquarium hopping? __________________ - Brenda, wife to Eric, Capt for Shuttle America.

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roz Jetgirls Ol' School Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Philly Posts: 2,267 Recipes: Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Ideas for Summer Vacation What about Chincoteague Virginia? You have the beach, the national park, the pony penning, etc. Or you could move south to the beaches of North Carolina...

05-27-2007, 10:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
czechmate Jetgirls Ol' School Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Hebron, KY Posts: 552 Recipes: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Ideas for Summer Vacation Thanks for all your ideas. I'm going to do some research tonight and then talk it over with the dh. The kids are pushing really hard for Disney. It's been 4 years since we've been there. We took our son to Disney 2 months after our daughter was born to do something special for him. It was great - but that was a week in October and it wasn't so hot. But this would be in August --- ahhh FL in August - I love it when my make-up slides off my face due to the heat and humidity.

05-30-2007, 11:20 AM	#8 (permalink)
czechmate Jetgirls Ol' School Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Hebron, KY Posts: 552 Recipes: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Ideas for Summer Vacation Well, we decided on Disney - IN AUGUST! Yipppeee! The kids are really excited. My mom is meeting us there and staying with us for the entire week. It will be fun, HOT, but fun.

05-30-2007, 11:40 AM	#9 (permalink)
Kristie Admin/Owner Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 6,648 Recipes: Thanks: 7 Thanked 17 Times in 17 Posts	Re: Ideas for Summer Vacation Just remember to do all the major rides in the morning cuz afternoon storms will shut them down. __________________ www.jetcareers.com

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