tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4307836168930196678.post7529185717159562862..comments2024-03-27T00:31:49.315-07:00Comments on lizzy write: pay it forwardlizzywritehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01769406631790078045noreply@blogger.comBlogger119125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4307836168930196678.post-19807013132998735002009-01-28T15:38:00.000-08:002009-01-28T15:38:00.000-08:00I would choose San Francisco, and I will tell you ...I would choose San Francisco, and I will tell you why:<BR/>1. Miami doen't interest me only because I have been to Florida and he Bahamas and neither place did much for me. It was relaxing, I guess, but San Francisco sounds more appealing.<BR/>2. I highly recommend going to PEI because it is absolutely gorgeous. However, if I were you I would go at the beginning of July instead of May. I was a missionary on the island (Summerside to be precise) during the summer of 2006, and I can tell you firsthand that July is the best time to enjoy the island. Not only is the weather perfect, but there are more activities and attractions available at that time. Don't even bother with Quebec.<BR/><BR/>So, if May is the only time for vacationing, then I would choose San Francisco. But I will forever be partial to the Maritime provinces of Canada, specifically PEI, which is the only reason I commented here in the first place.<BR/><BR/>The EndValeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04653931199678757408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4307836168930196678.post-39217724475498185842009-01-27T07:29:00.000-08:002009-01-27T07:29:00.000-08:00I'm dying to head into PEI myself. The movies were...I'm dying to head into PEI myself. The movies were great and really amde me want to go...Someday!!! The beach is nice but after a few days there is just beach there. Sf...well it is only an hour away from where I live. Yes, there are plenty of things to see and do there, however prepare to spend an obnoxious amount of money of jsut about everything. As for me I'd check out a cruise. Once you factor in the hotel costs...renting a car and the food it really coems out to a great deal, plus you wake up and get to explore a new area every day...and the beaches are great!!!tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06089105047115114848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4307836168930196678.post-47436129366904108692009-01-27T05:50:00.000-08:002009-01-27T05:50:00.000-08:00If you hit the right places, Miami can be decidedl...If you hit the right places, Miami can be decidedly un-trashy - think retro-chic mixed with a little island cool. Take a peek at the Standard Hotel - located just far enough away from the loudness (and potential late evening lewdness) of South Beach. It is minimalistic and luxurious for not too much $. The bonus - turkish SPA. Simply amazing. I stayed here one night for business and plan to go back this fall as a "one last vacation before we try to have babies" trip with my husband. "Scandinavia meets old South Beach in this unique Art Deco refurbishment whose signature draws are its secluded location and its unique take on the day spa." You won't break the bank as long as you can resist taking too many treatments in the spa and eating all of your meals here! There are plenty of good bargains and good clean fun to be had in Miami - think sunset boat trips, basking in the sun with your honey on the beach, latin/cuban/carribbean eats. YUM. Though the Quebec/PEI trip looks romantic and yummy as well (oysters, yay), for a sunny vacation where you guys will truly be able to focus on each other - give Miami a shot!Kristen Scioli Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16342136963148983867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4307836168930196678.post-65004933749796923942009-01-27T01:45:00.000-08:002009-01-27T01:45:00.000-08:00Quebec/prince edward island!!!Definitely!Not speak...Quebec/prince edward island!!!<BR/><BR/>Definitely!<BR/><BR/>Not speaking French is ok, people know English everywhere! I went to France last year (I know, two different places) but I had no problem finding someone to help me out with their perfect English. Plus... Look at that picture. GORGEOUS! And because I grew up on Anne of Green Gables and STILL crave watching it every so often.<BR/>I just can't wait to see the pictures from your trip when you get back.Ashley Madsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06959807461332632904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4307836168930196678.post-20404041496513747172009-01-27T00:25:00.000-08:002009-01-27T00:25:00.000-08:00Prince Edward Island definitely! How can you pass ...Prince Edward Island definitely! How can you pass up the opportunity to visit the places Anne walked?! I too love Anne and would love to visit that beautiful island!jacquihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09609423506892931769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4307836168930196678.post-4870171760653306032009-01-26T18:05:00.000-08:002009-01-26T18:05:00.000-08:00I'm from the Bay area and you can be in the redwoo...I'm from the Bay area and you can be in the redwoods one minute, at the beach another, and downtown in the big, beautiful city after that. (My favorite "beachy" place is Carmel, personally, but Santa Cruz is definitely a beach town...and it's closer.) <BR/><BR/>I'd love PEI, too, but it seems like it would be more expensive. SF can be expensive, but it doesn't have to be. There are delicious cheap places to eat, too. (Though I agree with Emily, who posted earlier, that House of Prime Rib is heaven.) I also agree with her that Half Moon Bay is charming.Susan Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16049586085703324088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4307836168930196678.post-23630091548921497752009-01-26T17:10:00.000-08:002009-01-26T17:10:00.000-08:00PEI is so beautiful. We also have excellent whale ...PEI is so beautiful. We also have excellent whale watching here in Nova Scotia, which is only a few hours from PEI.Lilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06213721439638831185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4307836168930196678.post-66975682288613832842009-01-26T15:24:00.000-08:002009-01-26T15:24:00.000-08:00SF has so much to offer - even beach. You can driv...SF has so much to offer - even beach. You can drive to Stinson Beach (north of the city) or Santa Cruz (an hour south but a real beach town). The city is great bc you can walk everywhere, talk public transpo, as you mentioned) You feel like you are in a large metropolitan city but its quaint. There is little italy, chinatown - each neighborhood has the best food! There are lots of museums too.stephschneiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13333295683303735528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4307836168930196678.post-33940930090535057002009-01-26T15:19:00.000-08:002009-01-26T15:19:00.000-08:00Hooray for an excuse for a vacation! Here are my ...Hooray for an excuse for a vacation! <BR/><BR/>Here are my two cents. If you want sunny, go CA. If you want green- go PEI. If you want to go a few weeks earlier and see your favorite me in the world- go to Miami.:) We'll be there in April for a convention for Shawn. Heck, you can just forget all of that and come to Portland. It's so pretty in May & there are lots of places to eat/shop. Papa Hayden is a downtown must! <BR/><BR/>loves,<BR/>tashaShawn and Tashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14372546205270598194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4307836168930196678.post-11992441154041813112009-01-26T14:58:00.000-08:002009-01-26T14:58:00.000-08:00Are you taking all of us??Are you taking all of us??Jeanne Oliverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07416388678277513385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4307836168930196678.post-18145083640883795352009-01-26T09:46:00.000-08:002009-01-26T09:46:00.000-08:00None of the above! Stay home and save your money. ...None of the above! Stay home and save your money. You live with your parents and your husband is apparently about to graduate into the worst economy in decades (hopefully he is studying IT or engineering, or healthcare, etc. and not real estate, construction, banking, etc.). Stay home and save your money. I know it is not the fun option, but that's my vote.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18227324473960052110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4307836168930196678.post-24328988060798771512009-01-26T09:41:00.000-08:002009-01-26T09:41:00.000-08:00Wow. I didn't realize howlovely Prince Edward Soun...Wow. I didn't realize howlovely Prince Edward Sound is. It looks quite beautiful from the photo you sent. I might have tio look into that as a family vaction. I love the look of it in the photo you posted. <BR/>I think no matter where you both go as long a syou are together you will have a wonderful time. I think they can all be fun and realxing. Although not very balmy, warm San Francisco is full of rich history not to mention...Ghiradelli chocolates. Miami is nice...but a bit to houghty toughty? (unsure on spelling) Can't say anything about Price Edward since I've never been there. Sounds like a real treat! <BR/>Well, no matter what you decide...ENJOY!!!Cherie Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12115513531558444459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4307836168930196678.post-16061784501314926482009-01-25T22:52:00.000-08:002009-01-25T22:52:00.000-08:00I vote SF. You forgot to mention ME as one of the ...I vote SF. You forgot to mention ME as one of the attractions (!) and I can give you so many great local recommendations!<BR/><BR/>love you<BR/>ktkthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07516403124922573616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4307836168930196678.post-30742401719813017812009-01-25T21:48:00.000-08:002009-01-25T21:48:00.000-08:00How lovely to look forward to a vacation! Okay, he...How lovely to look forward to a vacation! Okay, here's what you need to do: Regardless of where you decide to stay, it's an awesome time to travel because hotels are slashing prices. See this link (beach sale for david!) http://www.exploratorium.edu/cooking/index.html and this article http://travel.msn.com/Guides/article.aspx?cp-documentid=859129&GT1=41000 to see what I'm talking about.<BR/>Your choices are all so fun and completely different. If you are treating your husband to a beach vacation, why not consider Destin, FL, which has GORGEOUS white sand beaches and is on the warm Gulf of Mexico (as opposed to the Atlantic). Good luck choosing & enjoy it!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12484231863085751994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4307836168930196678.post-14282746500983234842009-01-25T20:43:00.000-08:002009-01-25T20:43:00.000-08:00You have to go to Green Gables. How could that be...You have to go to Green Gables. How could that be in question! In fact, don't you want us to come with you! I think it sounds dreamy!Doug Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12897222863803893240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4307836168930196678.post-61081089808481514882009-01-25T20:27:00.000-08:002009-01-25T20:27:00.000-08:00I would go to Prince Edward Island. Mostly because...I would go to Prince Edward Island. Mostly because I could stare at that picture all night. It looks very inviting. Miami is my second choice though... The beach calls my name in these frigid temps. we're having here in Idaho! Thanks<BR/>livnluv06atyahoodotcomginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12277058471892162332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4307836168930196678.post-79105610436870786902009-01-25T12:18:00.000-08:002009-01-25T12:18:00.000-08:00If your husband says beach, then beach it should b...If your husband says beach, then beach it should be. There are plenty of non-trashy beach sites that you could enjoy without spending a fortune. Definitely look into Key West. Also there are several lovely beaches in South Carolina and along the Florida panhandle. Have you considered the Bahamas?? Maybe an all inclusive resort in Mexico?? I'm sure you'll have fun wherever you end up!!WendyLouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06766086633530668282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4307836168930196678.post-36052600381553195722009-01-25T11:39:00.000-08:002009-01-25T11:39:00.000-08:00I haven't been to any of these locales but if I ha...I haven't been to any of these locales but if I had my druthers I would go to San Fran and try to stay here....<BR/>http://www.norcalhostels.org/pigeon/<BR/>I'm not sure if a hostel environment is something that appeals to you but it seems like a great compromise between the pros and cons that you listed. Not a great distance for you to travel, many things to do in a city you love, and a lighthouse on the Pacific spells "beachy" to me. There are private rooms at a decent price and not too far from the city.Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06172237071442568662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4307836168930196678.post-9540725947279869952009-01-25T08:24:00.000-08:002009-01-25T08:24:00.000-08:00I realized I forgot to post my choice of the three...I realized I forgot to post my choice of the three, so I'm back. Out of your choices, I'd probably pick Prince Edward's Island. I've never been there, but Miami doesn't really seem very appealing. When I think of Miami, I think of singles and bar hopping. And I've been to San Francisco a number of times, and while I love it, I don't know how one would go about making a full vacation out of it. This is probably because whenever I go to SF, its only a day trip because when we are in California we stay with my family who lives an hour outside of SF. So I choose PEI out of your three choices. I still think you should consider Altantis, too! hahaJuliannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16418606395947434760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4307836168930196678.post-42284852338880869282009-01-25T08:21:00.000-08:002009-01-25T08:21:00.000-08:00I suggest Quebec/PEI just because of all the uniqu...I suggest Quebec/PEI just because of all the uniquenesses. Although our dear Canadian friends are just to the north of us, culturally it is quite different and very lovely. (I gre wup 30 miles from the Canadian border.)<BR/><BR/>They are a bilingual nation so knowing French would help, but it is far from an important requirement.<BR/><BR/>As for the exchange rate, ignore it. It's a not a factor, no benefit. The prices of things (food!) are much more expensive so the costs make up for any benefit in exchange rate. Truly. Check out the prices in an American McDonald's and a Canadian McDonald's if you don't believe me. It's an quick, simple comparison (not that I recommend McDonald's and don't order a Double Big Mac!).<BR/><BR/>No matter what you decide, have a WONDERFUL time!Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09040687027409692571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4307836168930196678.post-16204957567856080862009-01-25T00:16:00.000-08:002009-01-25T00:16:00.000-08:00helloo.... We don't know each other but I came...helloo.... We don't know each other but I came across your blog through cjane awhile ago :o) Anyway, I didn't read through the nearly 100 comments, so I don't know if this was recommended, but I HIGHLY recommend: <BR/><BR/>ATLANTIS on Paradise Island, Bahamas. <BR/><BR/>I don't know if you've ever been, but seriously, it is worth the trip. It was actually my college graduation trip this past August. Theres lots to do (if you like water & water rides & the beach), its be-au-ti-ful and so much fun. Lots of great restaurants, marine life exhibits, water rides (have I mentioned theres lots of fun water rides?), the option to swim with dolphins (which I didn't get to do in Atlantis, but I did do in Orlando and I can't wait to do it again!) and the beaches have crystal clear, warm waters and the finest sand you'll see. And the architecture is amazinggg... ohh and there's a casino! And shopping! And a marina... and live music everywhere you go. <BR/><BR/>*Sigh* Can you tell I miss it? Check out the Atlantis website! We stayed in the Royal Towers, which is most centrally located, so I think its best to stay there. My boyfriend and I loved it, and constantly talk about going back - plus, they have lots of great offers right now including a $200 rebate. If you have any questions I'd be more than happy to answer them. <BR/><BR/>Unless, of course, none of that interests you and you want to stick to your three choices. Just wanted to throw Atlantis out there in case it didn't cross your mind!Juliannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16418606395947434760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4307836168930196678.post-54804111918028982582009-01-24T22:40:00.000-08:002009-01-24T22:40:00.000-08:00I posted under the wrong account. So I am just rep...I posted under the wrong account. So I am just reposting. <BR/><BR/>My vote would be for SF. I didn't read the above comments so I could be copying. Since you and Dave love good food and culture, I would vote for SF. Also, bc it is cheaper to get to, you would have more money to spend on great food.<BR/><BR/>I heard Miami is hoping, but I think it is clubbers town. However, South Beach would be pretty amazing.Em Levy {orange + barrel}https://www.blogger.com/profile/06204289191168242176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4307836168930196678.post-60862023638563848722009-01-24T21:14:00.000-08:002009-01-24T21:14:00.000-08:00Miami will be boring and trashy, you guys will be ...Miami will be boring and trashy, you guys will be "over it" quickly, San Fran is awesome but it's a fairly quick trip so you could do that any time, Quebec is different and lovely and looks very romantic. Oh heck, I just love Canada...what can I say?House of Squittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04977038094165573479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4307836168930196678.post-53884733162210266252009-01-24T14:21:00.000-08:002009-01-24T14:21:00.000-08:00Not to change your mind but have you checked out t...Not to change your mind but have you checked out the great deals to Europe? You might want to take a peek!<BR/><BR/>I think all 3 sound fun, it just depends what your in the mood for. If you think Miami might be to trashy you could drive through then head North to Palm Beach or South to the Florida Keys. I've had a few layovers in Palm Beach (I'm a flight attendant for SWA) and really enjoy the shopping. :)<BR/><BR/>I've been to Quebec city and it's very French! I flew into Providence RI then drove to Maine then Quebec City and I think I flew out of Manchester. It was a lot of driving. If I was going to go back I'd go to Vermont. I drove through a town called Woodstock that had covered bridges that were to die for. I'd also like to visit the Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Factory and the Von Trapp Family Lodge. This is the same Von Trapp's from the Sound of Music. It's said that they settled in Vermont because it reminded them of Austria. If it's anything like Salzburg it would be amazing!<BR/><BR/>Good luck with your travel plans. I have a travel blog if you want to check it out for ideas... Postcards and Coasters! Good luckSherrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13950385074027348714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4307836168930196678.post-81203287776377149922009-01-24T14:15:00.000-08:002009-01-24T14:15:00.000-08:00SFO is close enough to you that you will probably ...SFO is close enough to you that you will probably have lots of opportunities to go again. MIA is great for a day or two, but there is lots of sleaze there. Quebec and PEI are fabulous. They're a bit further away so the chances of you getting there again anytime soon decrease. (Especially once you have kids!) May is a lovely time to go too! The language isn't really an issue-- most are bilingual, and besides it might make it that much more exciting. My favorite thing to do along the drive is look for charming antique shops (there are lots!).Will Murdochhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15305664470820990451noreply@blogger.com