r/Vacations

We were supposed to go to Paris in April for a conference but given all of the uprisings in Paris right now we have called that off. Now we are left with an excess of money and nowhere to go. Our time frame is open and our money is well, I don't want to say unlimited but we do have a fair amount to spend on a vacation. My husband does not want to go on a cruise. I kind of don't blame him. Where should we go? I have no idea. I'm afraid of leaving the country for a lot of reasons but I'm not adverse to it if it's the right area. I'm open to anything at this point really. Help!

Just want to chill.
Shorts and t-shirts only. No long pants. No collared shirts. I'm 71, and did more of my share of dressing up when I worked 35 years in corporations. Hoping to get away for maybe even a month.

Grok and ChatGPT don't know of any.

I searched online and can't find any.

Budget for my wife and I is 1k a day.

I've been driving myself crazy looking for the perfect island vacation for me and my daughter for June, and just can't seem to find anything good. She is my oldest (20 now, but will be 21 by June) and graduates college this May, so this would be her graduation present. She is so amazing and has worked so hard and would love this break before entering the real world. I also have 3 younger kids, so she often mentions that she wishes that we had more time together just us. I'm also in the middle of a years long divorce that has been stressful for us all, but especially her as the oldest and the one who knows most of the drama, so this trip will be great for the both of us and I want it to be pefect.

I'm looking for something on an island that wouldn't be too far or too expensive to fly to because we would only have time for a Saturday-Tuesday trip. I was hoping to use my Delta companion ticket to cut costs, and then spend a little more on the hotel. I initially wanted an All Inclusive, but I'm finding that many are geared more towards romantic couples trips or families with water slides, etc. I don't mind if it's a family resort, but I imagine a place where we can relax by a beautiful pool and have some drinks at a swim up bar. If the resort had a lively lounge or bar at night that would be even better. I'm not really looking to go off the resort or do many activities, except for maybe some water sports or possibly a boat excursion one day.

The only trip we've taken in the past 5 years as a family was to The Hilton in Cancun, which we loved, so I don't want to go back to Mexico and want to take her somewhere she's never been. I do take girls trips with my friends occasionally and we've recently been to Aruba and Barbados so those are out. Thinking about the Bahamas, Turks and Caicos, and Jamaica, but am open to anywhere close enough to NYC. I have seen that a number of hotels in Jamaica have still not re-opened so I'm not sure if that would work for June. I did stay at The Warwick in the Bahamas, which was just ok, but would go back to the Bahamas since the flights aren't bad. I looked at various Secrets hotels but the reviews haven't been great, Baha Mar and Atlantis looked unnecesarily expensive, Sandals was where I went for my honeymoon so seems more romantic, and then many others that didn't look as modern as I wanted. There are just so many that I'm now overwhelmed, and this is even after looking at the hotel spreadsheet here.

Since this is her graduation gift I do want a luxury hotel, even though I don't necessarily have luxury money at the moment lol, but I am saving and have credit cards so I'll make it work. I'm thinking something like the Ritz Carlton in Aruba, where I stayed many years ago and really enjoyed. Again, I wanted All Inclusive, but have now broadened the search since I haven't found anything luxurious enough that isn't $2000 per night. Budget-wise I was thinking around $800-$1000 per night if All Inclusive, or $500ish per night if not. Is that reasonable for what I'm looking for? I would appreciate any suggestions. Thanks so much for reading all of that!

I’m just trying to live/laugh/love my way into my 30s via a vacation with my husband & friends. We initially were planning 2 weeks in SEA but quickly realized only a week long trip would work for the group & I’m not interested in a 20+ hr flight for one week. Here are the details:

1. Flying from DC or Charlotte
2. Sufferer of the big SAD so I’d prefer sunny and warmer weather
3. Not interested in Mexico or Jamaica (we’ve been to both previously)
4. Open to resorts, cruising, etc. We’re pretty much up for anything.
5. I don’t care what’s involved as long as there’s SOME form of water to indulge in some days (ocean, lake, river, pool)

A mix of relaxing, exploring, & experiences is all I want. I’m thankful for any & all suggestions.

ETA: Budget is under $7k (including travel/stay/shopping/tickets/etc)

Considering spending the first week of February in PA. Need recommendations on where to stay/visit and advice!

First week of February, heavily considering driving up there to save cost on flights/food/not having to rent a car. This part is going to sound crazy but hear me out- we plan to be in Pittsburgh the 2nd and Philadelphia on the 3rd for hockey games. Driving is no issue for us- do we stay central between the two the whole time? Stay close to Pittsburg from like the 30th-3rd and spend the 3rd~6th closer to Philly?

Hershey Park is likely going to happen, maybe some museums but any must do’s in the entire state that would sway where I should stay?

I know very little about the state, but I prefer to travel for nature. Are there any beautiful mountains/foresty areas we should look to rent a cabin?

Is this the absolute worst time of year to visit and no country side would be worth seeing?

I’m doing a lot of research online, but any on the ground info from Pennsylvanians would be awesome! Thank you

My family is trying to figure out where to go on vacation for thanksgiving. We’re all adults (66M, 57F, 31M, 30F, and 28F). We like beaches and nightlife and would like to stay in the US or US territories. I don’t believe budget is an issue so I’ll take any suggestions. Thank you!

looking to book a vacation with myself and two friends in the us. one of us likes nature and state parks but two of us like the city. what’s a place we can do both?

I’m currently in my fourth month of pregnancy and before life changes completely, I’d love to go on a peaceful vacation with my husband for our babymoon.

We are both very adventurous and site seeing, museums etc bore us. But given my situation, a vacation with bungee jumping and all may not be most suitable, so I’d love for ideas on where should we go and activities to do there!

Please help us out. If travelling, we would be travelling in November end or early parts of Decembers.

I would love to take my daughter on a short trip before she has her 1st baby in April. I originally wanted to do NYC over the holidays, but besides being pregnant and all of the walking, she also has Crohns. While she is feeling great right now, we have to be mindful of the restroom situation and NYC. I am completely open to any ideas. She is 24, so especially from anyone her age and situation (being pregnant). What kind of trip would you enjoy with your Mom?

My wife and I are 27/28 years old and have been together since high school. We got married in 2018 and have lived in a few different places in the states, but have never honeymooned. We are looking to plan a vacation this coming April, and the best thing we’ve been able to agree on is Sicily, Italy. It sounds interesting, but I could use some more convincing. Looking for some vacation advice.