where should we go?

by doofus_maximus Wed Mar 27, 2013 5:22 pm

10th anniversary is coming up.
We are itching to go see some exotic place around the world. We have many world-travelers among us.
Thinking of Turkey because the flight tickets from the US to Istanbul are at an all-time low (around 640 dollars RT).

will 15 days in Turkey be too much? Any other place that you can suggest?

by Guest Wed Mar 27, 2013 5:27 pm

Congratulations!!! and celebrations ( in a sing song tone)

i'm sure everyone will suggest good places but if you want sth suggested based on YOUR preferences, you need the Tripzard

by doofus_maximus Wed Mar 27, 2013 6:25 pm

Thanks. Anny is few months away. I will try the website.

by Nila Wed Mar 27, 2013 6:32 pm

Go to Kasi.

Sorry, stomach itch. Razz

by Hellsangel Wed Mar 27, 2013 6:38 pm

There are about 40 people on this site. Who are the 'many' world-travelers?

My suggestion: Spend a week in Puerto Rico. And I don't mean in a resort. Again, Turkey or Puerto Rico or anywhere else, I suppose you want to go when the weather is nice there.

by Guest Wed Mar 27, 2013 7:23 pm

aww DM, congrats! 10 years, wow. 2-week getaway, wower. Going with kids?

I am world's worst trip planner so my suggestions may not mean much (my siblings still compete on which one of them were taken on the worst trip by me Rolling Eyes

). But, maybe you can do a 2-week cruise through caribbeans or europe or alaska. Actually scratch caribbeans if it's summer time. Too hot. Anyways, if you choose that, it would be your moving hotel, and you will get a day at most locations, and many times, a day is more than enough at most of those locations. Also, you will get to glam it up most nights. But then, many people get so bored on cruises that they wanna jump out in the sea.

anyway, have fun whatever you choose.

by Guest Wed Mar 27, 2013 7:27 pm

doofus_maximus wrote:Thanks. Anny is few months away. I will try the website.

once you shortlist destinations, we can discuss on this thread our experiences/opinions ideas to help u decide where u are going <:-p

by MaxEntropy_Man Wed Mar 27, 2013 7:46 pm

some suggestions in the US/canada:

yellowstone, hawaii, acadia national park, alaska, banff.

by Idéfix Wed Mar 27, 2013 7:52 pm

Congratulations! I strongly recommend Turkey. We spent two weeks there two summers ago. It is a large country with lots of different attractions so 15 days is not too long. Turkey offers a great blend of history, culture, and nature for the tourist, and the people are among the friendliest I have come across in my travels.

Here is how I would break the 15 days out... Istanbul 5-6 days, Selcuk-Efes 2-3 days, Mediterranean cruise or visiting the south coast 4-5 days, Cappadocia 2-3 days. Those are the things we chose to do, but there are several other great options: the Black Sea coast 3-4 days, southeastern mountains and Antioch 2-3 days, and the Aegean coast 3-4 days with a day trip to a Greek island.

If you decide to go to Turkey and have any questions, let me know. I want to go there again in a few years to visit the places we passed up last time.

by Idéfix Wed Mar 27, 2013 7:55 pm

I think it is possible to spend all 15 days in Istanbul and not be bored. So if you have a day or two extra, spend it there.

by Guest Wed Mar 27, 2013 7:58 pm

if you go to austria, don't miss this

by Nila Wed Mar 27, 2013 8:43 pm

Vidya Bagchi wrote:aww DM, congrats! 10 years, wow. 2-week getaway, wower. Going with kids?

I am world's worst trip planner so my suggestions may not mean much (my siblings still compete on which one of them were taken on the worst trip by me ). But, maybe you can do a 2-week cruise through caribbeans or europe or alaska. Actually scratch caribbeans if it's summer time. Too hot. Anyways, if you choose that, it would be your moving hotel, and you will get a day at most locations, and many times, a day is more than enough at most of those locations. Also, you will get to glam it up most nights.<b> But then, many people get so bored on cruises that they wanna jump out in the sea. </b>

anyway, have fun whatever you choose.

LOL

by doofus_maximus Wed Mar 27, 2013 9:25 pm

Hellsu I remember many like kris and others who have been to number of places which I haven't. So they are world travelers.

by doofus_maximus Wed Mar 27, 2013 9:29 pm

Thanks for all the suggestions. Been to PR and south Caribbean. Been to couple of countries in Europe. Hawaii, SE Asia, turkey are strong contenders.

PS: kasi is not an option. Of I go there my wife will make sure I float down the dirty Ganges.

by bw Wed Mar 27, 2013 9:33 pm

south africa maybe? your kid will enjoy kruger. cape town is beautiful.

by MaxEntropy_Man Wed Mar 27, 2013 10:48 pm

doofus_maximus wrote:Thanks for all the suggestions. Been to PR and south Caribbean. Been to couple of countries in Europe. Hawaii, SE Asia, turkey are strong contenders.

PS: kasi is not an option. Of I go there my wife will make sure I float down the dirty Ganges.

we love big ass mountains, so both the american and canadian rockies are a hit with us. do check out glacier national park also. it is unbelievably beautiful. as pretty as the alps for a lot less money.

by Guest Wed Mar 27, 2013 10:53 pm

doofus_maximus wrote:Thanks for all the suggestions. Been to PR and south Caribbean. Been to couple of countries in Europe. Hawaii, SE Asia, turkey are strong contenders.

PS: kasi is not an option. Of I go there my wife will make sure I float down the dirty Ganges.

Looks like *you* are the world-traveler here, or almost there. Razz

by Idéfix Wed Mar 27, 2013 10:57 pm

doofus_maximus wrote:Hawaii, SE Asia, turkey are strong contenders.

Hawaii is my #1 vacation destination. We have been there several times over the years. But 15 days may be too long for Hawaii, unless you hop islands. Java-Bali would make another great two-week vacation, a week on each island, sticking to the eastern side of Java and skipping Jakarta.

by Guest Wed Mar 27, 2013 11:11 pm

when is the anny? if its in winters and want to do outdoor activities then hawaii will be a good destination or australia?

if u just wanna go and park yourself in a resort and pamper yourself with relaxing massages at spa, romantic dining and beautiful views, you may consider cancun. very affordable and beautiful.

or...maldives. it is expensive but so is hawaii. it's b'ful and u can visit ur family back home on ur way back b-)
bora bora?

by Idéfix Wed Mar 27, 2013 11:16 pm

I have heard great things about Bora Bora. It sounds like a smaller place than Hawaii, but more remote, exclusive, and fun. Perhaps this winter!

by doofus_maximus Thu Mar 28, 2013 9:47 am

seven wrote:when is the anny? if its in winters and want to do outdoor activities then hawaii will be a good destination or australia?

if u just wanna go and park yourself in a resort and pamper yourself with relaxing massages at spa, romantic dining and beautiful views, you may consider cancun. very affordable and beautiful.

or...maldives. it is expensive but so is hawaii. it's b'ful and u can visit ur family back home on ur way back b-)
bora bora?

anniversary is this November. So probably will be going to a warm place.

Australia for 2015 is decided. Watching a WC 2015 match at the MCG is the target. Taking a picture in front of Bradman Statue is on my bucket list.

looked into maldives and seychelles, but wasn't too into it.

by doofus_maximus Thu Mar 28, 2013 9:48 am

Vidya Bagchi wrote:
doofus_maximus wrote:Thanks for all the suggestions. Been to PR and south Caribbean. Been to couple of countries in Europe. Hawaii, SE Asia, turkey are strong contenders.

PS: kasi is not an option. Of I go there my wife will make sure I float down the dirty Ganges.

Looks like *you* are the world-traveler here, or almost there.

We are just getting started.. we have 3 whole continents in which we haven't set our feet yet.

by Impedimenta Thu Mar 28, 2013 11:04 am

st john, virgin islands! OMG amazing. congratulations!

by Propagandhi711 Thu Mar 28, 2013 11:06 am

vegas. it's as exotic and international as can be

by Propagandhi711 Thu Mar 28, 2013 11:08 am

15 days travelling with wife? can you stand it?

by Impedimenta Thu Mar 28, 2013 11:11 am

we are going to vegas in nov

by Propagandhi711 Thu Mar 28, 2013 11:19 am

Impedimenta wrote:we are going to vegas in nov

we? you and me?

by Impedimenta Thu Mar 28, 2013 11:24 am

Propagandhi711 wrote:
Impedimenta wrote:we are going to vegas in nov

we? you and me?

i am not *that* crazy. I am sure you are not as well.

by Guest Thu Mar 28, 2013 11:30 am

Impedimenta wrote:we are going to vegas in nov

Hopefully not with kids. Heard that place is just not for kids anymore. Sis went 12 years ago and then went again 2 years ago was in for major shock. It wasn't bad last time. But this time it was pretty shocking for them.

I have never been to Vegas. Wonder if I ever will.

by doofus_maximus Thu Mar 28, 2013 11:39 am

Propagandhi711 wrote:15 days travelling with wife? can you stand it?

send her to a spa and then wander around soaking in the sights.

Went to vegas last year for a bachelor's party. I agree with VB, it isn't for kids.

by doofus_maximus Thu Mar 28, 2013 11:40 am

Impedimenta wrote:st john, virgin islands! OMG amazing. congratulations!

have you been there?

by Propagandhi711 Thu Mar 28, 2013 11:41 am

doofus_maximus wrote:
Propagandhi711 wrote:15 days travelling with wife? can you stand it?

send her to a spa and then wander around soaking in the sights.

Went to vegas last year for a bachelor's party. I agree with VB, it isn't for kids.

still, 15 days way too much time to spend with the wife. especially a late model, 10 yr old one. jmoe

by Propagandhi711 Thu Mar 28, 2013 11:44 am

Vidya Bagchi wrote:
Impedimenta wrote:we are going to vegas in nov

Hopefully not with kids. Heard that place is just not for kids anymore. Sis went 12 years ago and then went again 2 years ago was in for major shock. It wasn't bad last time. But this time it was pretty shocking for them.

I have never been to Vegas. Wonder if I ever will.

vegas is for blowing your retirement savings and kids' education fund & spend time in close proximity with shady women of ill repute. who takes their kids to see shows to that place?

by Nila Thu Mar 28, 2013 2:08 pm

We have been to Hawaii, Bahamas, and few other places. But, 15 days will be too much of a time to spend together. Maximum is 2 days and 3 days can be a real stretch for both of us. Well, we know each other for about 20 years, that makes a difference.

But, we have spent more than a week taking pilgrim tours and India tours.

Hawaii is heaven according to me.

Been to Vegas with kids few times. I like it - not that bad; kids know all things these days. When they grow up and visit Vegas with friends they might remember few places. I always make a grand when they go there. *touch wood *

by Guest Thu Mar 28, 2013 2:14 pm

my reco.: kasi

spent 2 days there.

1st day: attended a wedding barat and reception all within taj hotel compound.
2nd day: drove to sarnath and later appeared at the railway station for the bidai.

experience: A+
recommendation: positive.

by Nila Thu Mar 28, 2013 2:17 pm

doofus_maximus wrote:
Propagandhi711 wrote:15 days travelling with wife? can you stand it?

send her to a spa and then wander around soaking in the sights.

Went to vegas last year for a bachelor's party. I agree with VB, it isn't for kids.

Gee Gee Gee...mah stomach itched for nothing.

by Nila Thu Mar 28, 2013 2:20 pm

Huzefa Kapasi wrote:my reco.: kasi

spent 2 days there.

1st day: attended a wedding barat and reception all within taj hotel compound.
2nd day: drove to sanchi and later appeared at the railway station for the bidai.

experience: A+
recommendation: positive.

HA! There is a saying in Indian language Razz

that when a person is lazy he/she will not be motivated to take a dip even if the river ganges flowed in front of their house. Razz

by Seva Lamberdar Thu Mar 28, 2013 2:31 pm

doofus_maximus wrote:10th anniversary is coming up.
We are itching to go see some exotic place around the world. We have many world-travelers among us.
Thinking of Turkey because the flight tickets from the US to Istanbul are at an all-time low (around 640 dollars RT).

will 15 days in Turkey be too much? Any other place that you can suggest?

Congratulations D_M on the 10th anniversary.
Btw Turkey sounds good. Perhaps you can visit Gobekli Tepe there and later blog about that site here,
https://such.forumotion.com/t9998-to-the-archaeologically-curious-a-comment-on-the-ancient-gobekli-tepe-in-turkey

by Guest Thu Mar 28, 2013 2:35 pm

Talking of Indian destinations, the one memorable trip for me is the Simla and Kulu Manali trip that I took with rents in the month of October. I was in college then. Saw my first snow then. Everything was so good and (for me) romantic. Also got to meet some distant cousin in Simla and he was able to give us good tours. I would promise myself that I would definitely come back with k there. But then we moved out of India.

by Guest Thu Mar 28, 2013 2:47 pm

Ekadasi wrote:
Huzefa Kapasi wrote:my reco.: kasi

spent 2 days there.

1st day: attended a wedding barat and reception all within taj hotel compound.
2nd day: drove to sanchi and later appeared at the railway station for the bidai.

experience: A+
recommendation: positive.

HA! There is a saying in Indian language that when a person is lazy he/she will not be motivated to take a dip even if the river ganges flowed in front of their house.

LOL!

by Kris Fri Mar 29, 2013 1:04 am

doofus_maximus wrote:10th anniversary is coming up.
We are itching to go see some exotic place around the world. We have many world-travelers among us.
Thinking of Turkey because the flight tickets from the US to Istanbul are at an all-time low (around 640 dollars RT).

will 15 days in Turkey be too much? Any other place that you can suggest?

>>>Congratulations! I just had a landmark anniversary too, but no big trips. We limited it to a night in SFO city. Yes, Istanbul is a very good choice. It has the right amount of exoticism and yet would be familiar enough. Think a clean Delhi in a European setting by the water. In terms of timing, unless you want to really want to get a feel of the country, 15 days may be a bit much. An alternative suggestion, if I may: see if you can do 5 days in Istanbul and maybe a week on a cruise covering some of the Greek islands. If it is late spring to summer, it will be a treat. The other alternative would be Istanbul + Rome/Barcelona/ Budapest. The last three are all beautiful cities, but I am ranking them in terms of romance (yeah, I know 10 years and all that- pretend like crazy, man! Smile

When you get closer to your final plans, feel free to post and I will see if I can give you specifics vis-a-vis the place(s) you choose. If your heart is not set on Istanbul, you can try certain asian destinations, which offer great value for the money, but really you should try Istanbul.

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