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bkelm18 · 04-08-2007, 04:35 PM

I haven't taken a vacation in a couple years and am in dire need of one. Haha. But of course, me being the lowley enlisted man, funds are a bit of an issue. Any of you guys have any good, inexpensive vacation ideas? I live at the beach, so no beach vacations, haha.

deepdiver · 04-08-2007, 04:38 PM

Give us some hints on what kind of stuff you would like to do on a vacation.

Timmy44221 · 04-08-2007, 04:41 PM

hmm no beach vacations huh? The cheapest best vacation I know of is Mexico. I will be going agian for my second time next month. I have family that has gone there nearly a dozen time. We stay in Playa Del Carmen, in Quintana Roo.

I see you are from VA, And this beach and ociean are nothign like what you see every day. The water temp is bath water, clear blue water, white sand beaches that are made of coral so they dont get hot. And also it has I bleive the second largest reef in the world off the coast.

On that note, I personaly like the snorcaling and whatnot, but I hate the beach. The town is nice, and is a lot of fun even without the beach.

bkelm18 · 04-08-2007, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by deepdiver

Give us some hints on what kind of stuff you would like to do on a vacation.

I'm an outdoorsy type. I like fresh air. Not a big fan of large cities. Thinking of maybe a camping trip somewhere. I'm a history buff as well. Hmmm, thats actually a pretty tough question, haha. Haven't been on many vacations.

goodformeto · 04-08-2007, 04:50 PM

http://www.expedia.com/daily/activit...sp?rfrr=-37442 Use the ideas they give you. Even if you don't book through a site like these, they usually have links of must see places and activities. Check out the last minute deals sections too.

deepdiver · 04-08-2007, 04:58 PM

Well, do you like Civil War history? There are TONS of battlefields and campgrounds within a day or so drive of you. You have the Smoky Mountains very close. Lots of outdoors things to do there and it is BEAUTIFUL! You have Monticello and Mount Vernon fairly close by, both touristy but lots of history. Push on to TN and you have lots of beautiful places in the western part of the state and again, lots of Civil War history.
Eastern KY also has some beautiful state parks around the Cumberland Gap area. I've spent little time in the Carolinas so really can't help much there. (My mom is a huge Civil War buff and over the years we visited tons of battle fields all over that region and did other sight seeing).

If you are not a AAA member it may be worth the $55 to become a member so that you can go there and get a trip book for nearby states. They have all sorts of site seeing info, camping site info, etc.

Timmy44221 · 04-08-2007, 06:58 PM

O yea. A second aspect of where I mentioned. You can do excusions of various sorts into the interior of the courty and visit mayan ruins. Its very neat.

**DanTheEldest** · 04-08-2007, 07:05 PM

I love railroads, so an easy, (relatively) cheap trip I like is to find a scenic day trip railroad (or overnight) and ride it. You see beautiful country, enjoy all the old steam age (or diesel) rolling stock, and I'm willing to bet there are some really cool old lines in Appalacian country not too far from where you are. We've got some beautiful ones out west in AZ and CO, but the East has some too. I usually try to work the excursions in as part of a larger road trip through an area I'd like to explore.

beaterar · 04-08-2007, 07:12 PM

The Appalachian trail is very nice, private , and not to far from ya.

bkelm18 · 04-08-2007, 07:28 PM

I'm liking these ideas. I was thinking of a train ride earlier. I might have to look into it.

04-08-2007, 04:35 PM	#1
bkelm18 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Oak Ridge, TN Posts: 1,184	Inexpensive vacation ideas? I haven't taken a vacation in a couple years and am in dire need of one. Haha. But of course, me being the lowley enlisted man, funds are a bit of an issue. Any of you guys have any good, inexpensive vacation ideas? I live at the beach, so no beach vacations, haha. __________________ The United States Constitution (c)1791. All Rights Reserved. Welcome to Tennessee, patron state of shootin' stuff.

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goodformeto XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 481	http://www.expedia.com/daily/activit...sp?rfrr=-37442 Use the ideas they give you. Even if you don't book through a site like these, they usually have links of must see places and activities. Check out the last minute deals sections too. __________________ Maybe it is my fault; It's still your problem.

04-08-2007, 04:58 PM	#6
deepdiver XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SE Missouri Posts: 1,585	Well, do you like Civil War history? There are TONS of battlefields and campgrounds within a day or so drive of you. You have the Smoky Mountains very close. Lots of outdoors things to do there and it is BEAUTIFUL! You have Monticello and Mount Vernon fairly close by, both touristy but lots of history. Push on to TN and you have lots of beautiful places in the western part of the state and again, lots of Civil War history. Eastern KY also has some beautiful state parks around the Cumberland Gap area. I've spent little time in the Carolinas so really can't help much there. (My mom is a huge Civil War buff and over the years we visited tons of battle fields all over that region and did other sight seeing). If you are not a AAA member it may be worth the $55 to become a member so that you can go there and get a trip book for nearby states. They have all sorts of site seeing info, camping site info, etc. __________________ XD .45 Service Compact

04-08-2007, 07:05 PM	#8
DanTheEldest XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,520	I love railroads, so an easy, (relatively) cheap trip I like is to find a scenic day trip railroad (or overnight) and ride it. You see beautiful country, enjoy all the old steam age (or diesel) rolling stock, and I'm willing to bet there are some really cool old lines in Appalacian country not too far from where you are. We've got some beautiful ones out west in AZ and CO, but the East has some too. I usually try to work the excursions in as part of a larger road trip through an area I'd like to explore. __________________ The only things more disturbing than the base ideologies of the new President are the lengths to which his supporters and apologists will go to try to convince themselves and the rest of us that he's not exactly who he says he is. Innocent life is cheap--a few hundred bucks for an abortion. Guilty life is expensive--a couple million for appeals, incarceration, and execution. How bass-ackwards is our society?

04-08-2007, 04:41 PM	#3
Timmy44221 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 797	hmm no beach vacations huh? The cheapest best vacation I know of is Mexico. I will be going agian for my second time next month. I have family that has gone there nearly a dozen time. We stay in Playa Del Carmen, in Quintana Roo. I see you are from VA, And this beach and ociean are nothign like what you see every day. The water temp is bath water, clear blue water, white sand beaches that are made of coral so they dont get hot. And also it has I bleive the second largest reef in the world off the coast. On that note, I personaly like the snorcaling and whatnot, but I hate the beach. The town is nice, and is a lot of fun even without the beach.

04-08-2007, 06:58 PM	#7
Timmy44221 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 797	O yea. A second aspect of where I mentioned. You can do excusions of various sorts into the interior of the courty and visit mayan ruins. Its very neat.

04-08-2007, 07:12 PM	#9
beaterar XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 171	The Appalachian trail is very nice, private , and not to far from ya. __________________ *Ron Paul 08 This may be our last hope , This will also be the first time I have hope* *Liberty has one last hope in this country , you have the power .........* *RON PAUL 08!!!!!!*

04-08-2007, 07:28 PM	#10
bkelm18 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Oak Ridge, TN Posts: 1,184	I'm liking these ideas. I was thinking of a train ride earlier. I might have to look into it. __________________ The United States Constitution (c)1791. All Rights Reserved. Welcome to Tennessee, patron state of shootin' stuff.

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