jazzpicker Posted October 1, 2006 Posted October 1, 2006 After working for the Feds for 20+ years , I am able to enjoy a well earned hazardous duty retirement. I try to get away from sunny north Florida a couple of times a year for a month at a time. I've found out that traveling "out of season" I can stay somewhere as cheaply for a month as I can for a week in a high season resort. I would appreciate any suggestions for places to visit during December and part of January. I would like to see some snow (not an absloute requirement) and want to avoid expensive resorts. I just want to rent an apartment or condo in a nice area that is safe, has some places to see and has good food. I'll be driving from Florida so Northern California and the Pacific Northwest may be a bit far. I know we have people from all over the country and I would appreciate your advice. Thanks!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobyboy101 Posted October 1, 2006 Posted October 1, 2006 check out colorado during the winter months it is awsome up there I would do it about a week after christmas on up as alot of people take trips around christmas there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fariss Posted October 1, 2006 Posted October 1, 2006 Adirondack Mtns. Upstate NY. Lake Placid. Quebec City. During Winter Carnival. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
21Motorcraft Posted October 1, 2006 Posted October 1, 2006 I am heading for Upstate N.Y. next week myself...January and February may give you a bit more snow than you bargain for but the Adirondack Mts. are a beautiful trip...Tug Hill is a nice spot... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fariss Posted October 1, 2006 Posted October 1, 2006 Foliage should be great in a week or so. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmay119 Posted October 1, 2006 Posted October 1, 2006 Minnesota can be a little chilly and snowy, but Minneapolis is definately a nice place to visit. December seems to be a little bit of a tamer month than that of January up here, but both can be a little hostile. Chicago would also be a nice place to visit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
red930 Posted October 1, 2006 Posted October 1, 2006 Lots of snowbirds rent their places out while they are down South. When the snowbirds show up at your local campgrounds, pay them a visit and you will be amazed at the amount of info and deals you can find. Next year try Mexico or South America. The exchange rates are very favorable and you can live like a king for a few dollars a day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Games Posted October 1, 2006 Posted October 1, 2006 After working for the Feds for 20+ years , I am able to enjoy a well earned hazardous duty retirement. I try to get away from sunny north Florida a couple of times a year for a month at a time. I've found out that traveling "out of season" I can stay somewhere as cheaply for a month as I can for a week in a high season resort. I would appreciate any suggestions for places to visit during December and part of January. I would like to see some snow (not an absloute requirement) and want to avoid expensive resorts. I just want to rent an apartment or condo in a nice area that is safe, has some places to see and has good food. I'll be driving from Florida so Northern California and the Pacific Northwest may be a bit far. I know we have people from all over the country and I would appreciate your advice. Thanks!! pick a city near the snowy mountains that has an NHL hockey team enjoy skiiing etc and a real NHL hockey game, as well as the great food and entertainment such a city has every city has it's own specialty...while I don't know each and every one, a place like Montreal would probably have killer french food, hockey, but not much in the way of skiing lol...but a city like Vancouver would have great seafood, lots of tech stuff, the Canucks to go see, skiing nearby, etc. Doesn't have to be Canada either...Denver in the winter has the Avalanche NHL team (and they have probably the best fans in teh entire league...it's crazy at the Pepsi Center on game night), they have the best skiing in the country, and the Coors or Budweiser brewery (im not a beer guy so don't complain how stupid I am...there's some brewery in Ft Collins area), etc. Plus you could maybe even catch an NFL game if you ain't so down with hockey (but you should go see a game lol) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WintersFury Posted October 1, 2006 Posted October 1, 2006 Adirondack Mtns. Upstate NY. Lake Placid. Very nice place. I've never gone in the winter, go upstate in the summer to hike and all, I'd imagine it'd be just as nice in the winter though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzpicker Posted October 2, 2006 Posted October 2, 2006 Minnesota can be a little chilly and snowy, but Minneapolis is definately a nice place to visit. December seems to be a little bit of a tamer month than that of January up here, but both can be a little hostile. Chicago would also be a nice place to visit. THanks for the suggestions, Montreal would be my number one choice but, I think I'll stay in the USA. I drove through Lake Placid and upstate New York and loved the country but the heavy snow and hills might be a little much for my southern USA equipped car. I was thinking about the Twin City area but have to check to see what there is to do there. I'd like to see the Mall of America. Chicago is also a good option. I'd like to go back to Las Vegas but the hookers nearly killed me last trip.....(kidding) Keep the suggestions coming. Any places in Az, NM or in western states? I think Colorado is expensive with the ski areas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Games Posted October 2, 2006 Posted October 2, 2006 go to Long Island and take Thunda to an Islander's game (he's never been) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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