[timkelmom]

Originally Posted by brumcg

One of the reasons that we did DVC is that we tried a bunch of places (we were in RCI), but as a family we really only loved WDW. Then we went to the Outer Banks, North Carolina and it really clicks with us.

The last 3 times we rented vacation homes on the beach. So relaxing. We prefer to stay on the north part of the island (Southern Shores, Duck, Corolla). Southern Shores and Duck are close enough to the touristy Nags Head area but far way enough to feel like you have some space.

Bruce

This is where we stay as well, Corolla for five years and Southern Shores for 1 year . We haven't been there in 2 years now.

I totally agree, we could chill if we wanted or do stuff if we wanted.

[jaljayjar]

We go to Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge every year because we just love the mountains. I have been going there every year since I was a baby and have just continued that tradition with my kids.
We go everywhere on this side of the US. We like to do something different everytime...small trips and big.

[Daisee]

Originally Posted by mairinmaureen

The following is my complete travel history. The trips in bold are my all-time favorite trips.

Travel History

Fort Lauderdale, FL (1980)
Farmington Hills, MI (and Frankenmuth, MI) (1985)
Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada (1985)
Saint Louis, MO (1993)
Orlando, FL (1993) - visited Magic Kingdom
Buffalo, NY (1994)
Myrtle Beach, SC (1997)
Boston, MA (1997)
Long Beach, CA (and Los Angeles, CA) (1999)
Orlando, FL (1999) - 8 days at WDW
Saint Louis, MO (2000)
Seattle, WA (and Spokane WA) (2001)
Coeur D'Alene, ID (2001)
Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada (2003)
Las Vegas, NV (2004)
Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada (and Niagara-on-the-Lake) (2004)
Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada (and Niagara-on-the-Lake) (2X in 2005)
Nassau, Bahamas (2006) - visited Atlantis
Key West, FL (2006)
Miami Beach, FL (and South Beach, FL) (2006)
Pittsburgh, PA (2007)
Chicago, IL (2X in 2007)
Princeton, NJ (2007)
New York, NY (2007)
Scranton, PA (2007) - The Office Convention

I've also been on misc. trips all over Ohio (including Akron, Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Toledo), Northern Kentucky, Eastern PA (including Erie, Pittsburgh), Lake Chautauqua, NY, and Windsor, Ontario, Canada.

Upcoming Trips:

Orlando, FL (2008) - 10 days at WDW
Austin, TX (2008)
Saint Louis, MO (2009)
San Diego, CA (and Anaheim, CA) (2009) - Heading to Disneyland after the San Diego Comic-Con!!!
Orlando, FL (2010) - Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal!!!
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (2010) - Winter Olympics!!!

Wow... you are quite the traveler!!

[mairinmaureen]

Originally Posted by Daisee

Wow... you are quite the traveler!!

I've had to make up for a severe lack of travel before the age of 18. Niagara Falls is so close we head up there A LOT. We also have a lot of family all over the US, so we usually go places where we can lodge for free, ie. St. Louis, Chicago, Seattle.

DH has been EVERYWHERE. His parents own a travel agency. It is extremely rare when I have been somewhere that he hasn't been before. Luckily, he hasn't been to WDW since 1985, so I will have the upper hand there.

[MickeyMcFizzle]

Originally Posted by llama

We're hoping to make it to the Winter Olympics in Vancouver in 2010 - luckily we've got LOTS of relatives who we can crash in on.

Me too Llama!
My dad is going to be working there during the Olympics (Overseeing Bell's communications) and my brother, DH, and I are planning to crash on him during those 2 weeks! lol
My mom can't go for the full time though, which will be tough on them - my parents are inseperable lovebirds

[llama]

Originally Posted by MickeyMcFizzle

Me too Llama!
My dad is going to be working there during the Olympics (Overseeing Bell's communications) and my brother, DH, and I are planning to crash on him during those 2 weeks! lol
My mom can't go for the full time though, which will be tough on them - my parents are inseperable lovebirds

We should have our own Meet 'n Greet!

[nitaworm]

Aruba!!! Great for kids...
South Padre Island
Hawaii (Kaui / Maui)
Myrtle Beach
Tennessee, Smokey Mountains
Virginia Beach
Carlsbad/Coronado - CA

[brebre_51]

We are leaving Monday for Gatlinburg, TN. It's one of our favorite vacation spots.

[missymouse]

Originally Posted by cinderbella

I grew up in Hilton Head, SC so it's not only going to the beach for me it's going home as well so I love it there.

We also love going up to the NC Mountains in the fall and winter. We like to go to Junlasuka, Cherokee, Ashville, Lake Lure etc..

I grew up in the mountains of NC, so going there is not only a getaway for us, but it's going home. We also NC's coast--especially Oak Island.

[Lisnoe]

My DS12 and I spent 4 days in June checking out Chicago. There was so much to do, and we can't wait to go back. We even made it to a Cubs game at Wrigley Field...it was really cool!

[alecshawn1]

4 words!
1.Vi
2. Va
3. Las
4. VEGAS!

[PooperScooper]

I live too close to DL, haven't been there in 9 years! Before that, went 3 or 4 times a year and got burned out. Now, I have little ones that haven't been there and really want to go, so it's like a brand new trip for all of us since so much has changed (they were still building Cal. Adv. last time I was there).

Favorite non-Disney vacation spots: LAS VEGAS!!! So much to do, so much to see. And nowadays, so kid friendly. A great road trip, we go at least twice a year. It's just a nice little 4 hour drive through the desert. Also love Magic Mountain - about an hour north of DL, I think - it's about an hour and a half from me.

San Diego is also very beautiful. Especially Mission Beach. Anyone coming to SoCal and looking for something else to do after DL, definately take the drive south to San Diego.

[Rob Parsons]

Nice thread Rlander.

We love Cambria too. Walking down along Moonstone Beach.

But where do you stop when you're talking about things to do when visiting California ???

Joshua Tree Monument , San Jacinto Mtn Tramway, a quick trip to San Diego or a simply a day at Long Beach with lunch at that seafood restaurant on the harbour ( the one that looks a bit like the Coronado or the Grand Floridian ! ).

[PhilliesFan]

My favorite non-Disney place is Destin Florida, because I can sit on the most beautiful beach where white sand and emerald waters surround you. In a word, aahhhhh.