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nvnplatypus
Profile Blog Joined April 2004
Netherlands1300 Posts
Last Edited: 2008-12-31 23:39:42
December 31 2008 23:33 GMT
#1
I'm starting a new job in the beginning of February and have all of January to kill

So I did a quick check today and I've got enough frequent flier miles to go anywhere in the world except South America. Which means North America, Europe, Africa, Middle East, Asia, Oceania are all in reach.

I'd love to hear any suggestions of where to go and why!

My short list of criteria & details:

1. I'll be going with 1 friend.
2. The trip will be in January. A place that's cold is fine, but ice cubes in cocktails are as close as I care get to winter sports.
3. China, Korea, and France are all out as I'll be traveling there for business a lot anyways.
4. Trip can only be about 1 week long, so that rules out some more in-depth stuff like a safari in Africa.
5. Things that are specific to January are not required but would be cool (e.g. festivals, holidays, cultural stuff, other once a year events), as this isn't usually a time of the year I get to travel.

Any thoughts?

InfeSteD
Profile Blog Joined December 2006
United States4658 Posts
December 31 2008 23:42 GMT
#2
Royal Caribbean. (cheap option)

- Cruise to the Bahamas, Key West, etc

South Korea

- Seoul

North America

- Las Vegas Nevada
w/e
Cambium
Profile Blog Joined June 2004
United States16368 Posts
December 31 2008 23:46 GMT
#3
Is your friend male or female?

What do you want from your trip? Learning cultures vs. just relax.

How much money are you willing to spend?

What kind of stuff are you interested in?

I spent a week in Kyoto just a few weeks ago. I hated it, but if you are into temples and castles, it could be pretty good, especially if there's some snow.
When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.
micronesia
Profile Blog Joined July 2006
United States24644 Posts
December 31 2008 23:53 GMT
#4
On January 01 2009 08:42 InfeSteD wrote:
Royal Caribbean. (cheap option)

- Cruise to the Bahamas, Key West, etc

South Korea

- Seoul

North America

- Las Vegas Nevada

This post seems to have completely disregarded the criteria of the OP lol.

I think you should tell us more about what kind of stuff you like/don't like... it sounds like you are pretty open minded about the whole thing though.

I've never left north america so I won't be much help with exotic vacations 8o
ModeratorThere are animal crackers for people and there are people crackers for animals.
lesser_good
Profile Blog Joined July 2006
Canada698 Posts
December 31 2008 23:54 GMT
#5
japan world capital of cute
pew pew
nvnplatypus
Profile Blog Joined April 2004
Netherlands1300 Posts
January 01 2009 00:08 GMT
#6
On January 01 2009 08:46 Cambium wrote:
Is your friend male or female?

What do you want from your trip? Learning cultures vs. just relax.

How much money are you willing to spend?

What kind of stuff are you interested in?

I spent a week in Kyoto just a few weeks ago. I hated it, but if you are into temples and castles, it could be pretty good, especially if there's some snow.


- female

- money's not really an issue. Nothing insane though (no 5-star resort islands etc)

- anything really memorable , could be cultural , historic, exciting, crazy . Very open minded.
AcrossFiveJulys
Profile Blog Joined September 2005
United States3612 Posts
January 01 2009 00:09 GMT
#7
On January 01 2009 08:53 micronesia wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 01 2009 08:42 InfeSteD wrote:
Royal Caribbean. (cheap option)

- Cruise to the Bahamas, Key West, etc

South Korea

- Seoul

North America

- Las Vegas Nevada


I think you should tell us more about what kind of stuff you like/don't like... it sounds like you are pretty open minded about the whole thing though.

I've never left north america so I won't be much help with exotic vacations 8o


hahahaha. let me rephrase micronesia's post:

"you don't have specific enough information in your OP for me to help, but I won't be of any help anyway"
micronesia
Profile Blog Joined July 2006
United States24644 Posts
January 01 2009 00:18 GMT
#8
On January 01 2009 09:09 AcrossFiveJulys wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 01 2009 08:53 micronesia wrote:
On January 01 2009 08:42 InfeSteD wrote:
Royal Caribbean. (cheap option)

- Cruise to the Bahamas, Key West, etc

South Korea

- Seoul

North America

- Las Vegas Nevada


I think you should tell us more about what kind of stuff you like/don't like... it sounds like you are pretty open minded about the whole thing though.

I've never left north america so I won't be much help with exotic vacations 8o


hahahaha. let me rephrase micronesia's post:

"you don't have specific enough information in your OP for me to help, but I won't be of any help anyway"
Perhaps I should rephrase your post and then we'll see where we stand.

Notice how people are having trouble helping him! It's basically going to become a "I tried this place so you should to" game, but sooner or later that might work.
ModeratorThere are animal crackers for people and there are people crackers for animals.
motbob
Profile Blog Joined July 2008
United States12546 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-01-01 00:29:30
January 01 2009 00:23 GMT
#9
Come to Crawfordsville, IN for a week and witness first-hand what shitty small town American life is like.

EDIT: In all seriousness, you should think about visiting Kurdistan. It's very safe and beautiful, and it would be an unusual trip, although it might be hard to plan unless you speak Arabic

Iraq is a very historic place.
ModeratorGood content always wins.
AcrossFiveJulys
Profile Blog Joined September 2005
United States3612 Posts
January 01 2009 00:38 GMT
#10
On a more helpful note, I've been to Spain/Portugal which was a blast. Cathedrals and beautiful beaches were quite a sight to see, and at night/morning discos will quench your party craving. Though, you are from the netherlands, so Europe might be old hat for you.

I have also been to several parts of Canada, including Vancouver, Edmonton (RIDICULOUSLY big mall), Calgary, and Whistler (is skiing/snowboarding your thing?). It was a fun trip but I wouldn't call it thrilling, more like relaxing.

Cancun in Mexico is also an amazingly fun place. You can go snorkeling, surfing, or visit sick aztec temples and ruins. Of course, in Cancun there are buses that ship you around practically for free so you can wander the clubs and get trashed and still make it back to your hotel without worry. I stayed at the Westin.

Let me know if you wanna know more about these places from a tourist perspective.

Also, I would advise you to check out Dubai if price really isn't an issue.
Zoler
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
Sweden6339 Posts
January 01 2009 00:46 GMT
#11
Korea.

Go.

Starcraft.
Lim Yo Hwan forever!
Cambium
Profile Blog Joined June 2004
United States16368 Posts
January 01 2009 02:08 GMT
#12
On January 01 2009 09:08 nvnplatypus wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 01 2009 08:46 Cambium wrote:
Is your friend male or female?

What do you want from your trip? Learning cultures vs. just relax.

How much money are you willing to spend?

What kind of stuff are you interested in?

I spent a week in Kyoto just a few weeks ago. I hated it, but if you are into temples and castles, it could be pretty good, especially if there's some snow.


- female

- money's not really an issue. Nothing insane though (no 5-star resort islands etc)

- anything really memorable , could be cultural , historic, exciting, crazy . Very open minded.


Kyoto could be very magical if both of you are into that types of stuff. While you are there, you can take a few days to go to Osaka (clubbing, they say Osaka is the new Roppongi), Kobe (kobe steak = win in life), Nara (more cultural stuff) and possibly Himeji (this castle is actually nice) and Okayama (beautiful garden). If you are still interested, you can go to Miyajima and Ama no Hashidatte (two of the three most popular scenery places in Japan). Could be somewhat expensive, but since money isn't an issue, go for it?

I haven't been to too many places outside of Asia (but lots and lots in Asia ), and Japan tops my list in Asia.
When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.
Cambium
Profile Blog Joined June 2004
United States16368 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-01-01 02:12:05
January 01 2009 02:11 GMT
#13
In all honestly, I don't think Korea (i.e. Seoul and Pusan) is that great for touring. A. There isn't that much touristy stuff to do, and B. The county is a bitch to navigate, since not all signs are labeled and almost no one speaks English...
When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.
meegrean
Profile Joined May 2008
Thailand7699 Posts
January 01 2009 02:15 GMT
#14
Bangkok, Thailand. Good food at low prices.
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Tekin
Profile Blog Joined April 2008
2711 Posts
January 01 2009 02:48 GMT
#15
China DOOD!.
Cheers! //¯◡◡¯\\ 문채원 | 한지우 -___-
Spenguin
Profile Blog Joined November 2007
Australia3316 Posts
January 01 2009 03:04 GMT
#16
Australia, any part, beaches, pubs. Baller in January.
< TeamLiquid CJ Entusman #46 > I came for the Brood War, I stayed for the people.
CaucasianAsian
Profile Blog Joined September 2005
Korea (South)11575 Posts
January 01 2009 03:24 GMT
#17
Cannes Islands in Australia
Monaco
Prague, Czech Republic
The Florida Keys, USA
Bahamas
Aruba
Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico
New Zealand
Switzerland (bungee jumping)
Belgium
Egypt (pryamids/sphynx ancient temples etc...)

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micronesia
Profile Blog Joined July 2006
United States24644 Posts
January 01 2009 17:44 GMT
#18
You could talk to a travel agent if we are not being helpful XD
ModeratorThere are animal crackers for people and there are people crackers for animals.
nvnplatypus
Profile Blog Joined April 2004
Netherlands1300 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-01-10 11:19:47
January 10 2009 11:16 GMT
#19
On January 01 2009 12:24 CaucasianAsian wrote:
Egypt (pryamids/sphynx ancient temples etc...)



I tried this but couldn't get an flight itinerary that worked out for me. That's ok though, I was there before in 2001 and am kinda glad it forced me to pick someplace new.

Finally picked Spain & Morocco. Few days in Barcelona and then to Marrakech and from there out into the desert. I've been to Barcelona a few times but Morocco will be completely new for us I'm excited!

Energies
Profile Blog Joined September 2003
Australia3225 Posts
January 10 2009 12:07 GMT
#20
The weather is currently awesome in Australia and South-East Asia.

If I was planning my trip in February I would start in Thailand go to Koh Phangan on Feb 10th for the full moon party, and then fly to Phuket for 4-5 days and stay at a resort, they are cheap and awesome, be lazy by the pool or go jet skiing, enjoy the food and culture.

I would then fly to Singapore for some food and shopping and then head over to the islands of Vietnam for some of the most scenic views in the world.

But thats just me, I love the weather, I love the culture and food.
"Everybody wanna be a bodybuilder but dont nobody wanna lift no heavy ass weight" - Ronnie Coleman.
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