Comments on: Where is your favourite place to take vacation in the US?

By: John Urian

John Urian — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 13:51:58 +0000

The American Southwest especially the area around the four corners of Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona. Monument Valley, Mesa Verde National Park, Antelope Canyon, Canyon de Chelly, Sedona, etc.

By: Kervin

Kervin — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 20:31:16 +0000

California and Hawaii coastlines are very beautiful and interesting. I love the Ocean and surfing so of course Hawaii is the best with the warm water. But for urban diversity and surfing LA is unbeatable! Honolulu is second with the tropical diversity and San Diego third with less diversity but the best mainland waves.
Adios and enjoy!

By: Carol

Carol — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 20:23:06 +0000

Combine Yellowstone Natl Park for its animals, geology and excitement with the peace and serenity of the National Bison Range outside Missoula MT. Yellowstone is truly one of the great places of the world, but it has lots of people during prime viewing season. After enjoying the fun and excitement, move about an hour west and find rolling hills and easily viewed wildlife (bison, elk, deer, etc) in an area visited by very few.

By: Gila

Gila — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 07:36:48 +0000

We love going to Yosemite National Park in the winter – X-Country skiing out from Glacier Point Road’s Badger Pass ski area to Dewey Point, and overnighting at the ski hut, enjoying the home cooked meals there, spending a day skiing, and after X-country skiing back (a fifteen mile round trip)then shuttle busing down to the valley for a hot bath and restful night in one of Camp Curry’s rustic cabins. There’s always a chance to hike a bit to view the falls of ice (not so much water in the winter)over the stupendous walls of rock, and enjoy the views of meadows and river.
We always finish with an elegant Sunday brunch or just plain breakfast in the Ahwahnee’s huge dining room overlooking Yosemite’s winter meadows.
There’s a train and bus to Yosemite, and, of course, in the park a shuttle bus around the valley and to the ski area, but we like to gather some family and carpool to the valley for this annual adventure.
Advance reservations are a must, whether it’s for a heated tent, cabin or hotel room at Camp Curry, the Yosemite Lodge or the Ahwahnee.

By: Fran Roberts

Fran Roberts — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 06:40:19 +0000

We would take our dogs and travel to the Eastern Sierra. Our favorite spot is north of Bishop in a campground on Rock Creek overlooking Iris Meadow. Heaven!

By: David Erickson

David Erickson — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:46:58 +0000

No question. San Francisco.

By: Barbara Dickinson

Barbara Dickinson — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:44:40 +0000

It’s a toss-up between Maine in the Fall and Alaska. Both incredibly beautiful.

By: bobbie kunath

bobbie kunath — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 23:19:03 +0000

New York City – hands down. Better than Paris, London, Rome, etc. And if you need a beach break go to Jones Beach on Long Island.Fabulous!

By: Barry Brill

Barry Brill — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 23:16:09 +0000

Drive slowly down the Rockies, in springtime, from Glacier NP to Santa Fe.

By: John Beck

John Beck — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 23:09:14 +0000

Island Beach State Park, NJ

Nothing compares to the Jersey Shore in Summer. Island Beach State Park has the classic dunes and isolated atmosphere to make for a great day at the shore. While there are the crowded areas near the pavilions, I head for one of the several spots with limited parking and a short walk through the dunes to a more isolated location. Pack a lunch and spend the day. You can’t do that at most shore locations since they prohibit food and beverage to be brought in. You need to arrive early since the park has limited access. Especially come early if you want to get one of the prime isolated parking spots (my first choice). There is a small daily vehicle fee, but well worth it.