Maybe I’m splitting hairs- Autumn- YES! but AFTER a couple of good frosts so the leaves are most beautimous. Preferably in New England- although Colorado is a close second.
How about Spring AND Autumn? I’m in a position now where I can take 3-4 weeks off from work each year. Spring and Autumn are best because the attractions are less crowded, flights and lodging are cheaper, and the weather for hiking and biking is more pleasant. Traveling during both shoulder seasons also gives the illusion of an extended summer, one that begins in April and ends in October.
(And I just barely remembered to come back here for the meh button. It’s 8:15 pm — but I’m on a train currently in California, so I had 45 minutes left. Close one.)
January to anywhere south - less crowds at tourist traps and far cheaper. May run in to problems with return flights to up north if there is a major snow storm but cheap and relaxing. Got stuck before even returning on a cruise back to Florida - snow storm and got stranded in Orlando for 3 days before we could fly back.
Used our timeshare but got to stay in Hilton Head one year in a suite for 1 week in January and it was like 15 points and the weather was amazing. Kids had a fantastic time with no crowding at all, great southern food (low country boils, shrimp and grits, oysters…so good…)
@blndfayth I think timeshares get sort of a bum rap. IF you know/understand the system you can get some incredible vacations at much better digs than what you would get if you pay for a crappy room in a hotel. We have stayed in some AMAZING resorts in Orlando, Oregon, the Poconos, St. Martin, Spain, Uruguay, Hawaii, Nashville, Hilton Head. Williamsburg … well, you get the idea.
Generally like to travel in the off or shoulder season. Less crowds, less cost, more good times.
We even have specifically booked cruises on a small sailboat in ‘hurricane’ season due to the available discounts, with the understanding that the itinerary may change at the last moment.
Like to go to places before schools let out (or after they resume) but since my wife has been a teacher (and now a student herself) over the past several years that has been harder to swing.
Overall, I will have a good time anywhere, anytime so no big sweat… A bad day on vacation is still better than a good day at work…
Depends on where you are going to. And from.
Now.
Whenever that happens to be…
What’s a vacation?
@heartny When I retired, that word left my vocabulary.
Whenever there’s a festival I want to attend which is usually the end of June
@JoetatoChip Yeah, let´s hear it for Summerfest!
I’m on permanent vacation. (Took early retirement)
Anytime to get away from work.
Yes, All of them…
Maybe I’m splitting hairs- Autumn- YES! but AFTER a couple of good frosts so the leaves are most beautimous. Preferably in New England- although Colorado is a close second.
@dhelmick56 Go visit Sturbridge, Massachusetts. Lots of nice scenery AND you can go to:
which is very nice in the fall with the leaves and the actors doing their thing.
Florida? November or February.
Michigan? New England? Smoky Mountains? Peak autumn color
Otherwise, whenever it’s most temperate where you’re going.
Whenever I´m granted time off.
How about Spring AND Autumn? I’m in a position now where I can take 3-4 weeks off from work each year. Spring and Autumn are best because the attractions are less crowded, flights and lodging are cheaper, and the weather for hiking and biking is more pleasant. Traveling during both shoulder seasons also gives the illusion of an extended summer, one that begins in April and ends in October.
While local (regional) schools are still in session, if you can swing it. I can’t anymore and won’t be able to for quite a while…
Right now. Because I’m on vacation right now.
(And I just barely remembered to come back here for the meh button. It’s 8:15 pm — but I’m on a train currently in California, so I had 45 minutes left. Close one.)
@TheFLP whew… that was close!
@TheFLP Have fun!
When SHMBO says “Let’s go…”
@2many2no - SWMBO?
@2many2no @aetris
She Who Must Be Obeyed
@2many2no She-Hulk Must Be Obeyed?
In the winter when there’s bad weather to go to!
I would need a vacation to be enough myself to remember why I would ever want to travel.
Wednesdays
Middle of Summer and out of the Texas heat, so Arizona here we come.
It’s been years since I’ve actually taken a vacation and left the house.
When I was married, the only vacation we took was the honeymoon.
@RiotDemon
January to anywhere south - less crowds at tourist traps and far cheaper. May run in to problems with return flights to up north if there is a major snow storm but cheap and relaxing. Got stuck before even returning on a cruise back to Florida - snow storm and got stranded in Orlando for 3 days before we could fly back.
Used our timeshare but got to stay in Hilton Head one year in a suite for 1 week in January and it was like 15 points and the weather was amazing. Kids had a fantastic time with no crowding at all, great southern food (low country boils, shrimp and grits, oysters…so good…)
To each their own though~~
@blndfayth I think timeshares get sort of a bum rap. IF you know/understand the system you can get some incredible vacations at much better digs than what you would get if you pay for a crappy room in a hotel. We have stayed in some AMAZING resorts in Orlando, Oregon, the Poconos, St. Martin, Spain, Uruguay, Hawaii, Nashville, Hilton Head. Williamsburg … well, you get the idea.
Generally like to travel in the off or shoulder season. Less crowds, less cost, more good times.
We even have specifically booked cruises on a small sailboat in ‘hurricane’ season due to the available discounts, with the understanding that the itinerary may change at the last moment.
Like to go to places before schools let out (or after they resume) but since my wife has been a teacher (and now a student herself) over the past several years that has been harder to swing.
Overall, I will have a good time anywhere, anytime so no big sweat… A bad day on vacation is still better than a good day at work…