Quick old-school travel poll

[WOT?*]

No clickies because I'm looking for ideas. We're in the Pacific Northwest. No passports. We'll be getting rid of the kids for maybe 4 days. He wants to get away from it all and hopefully find sun for a few days.  Doesn't want to do Hawaii for such a short period of time (and the girls would like to go to Hawaii, so maybe spring break?)  He just got back from Arizona, where it rained the entire time he was there (Scottsdale.) We'll be going to San Diego in June.

He suggested San Fran, but isn't sure if he wants to go if the weather sucks.  I'm thinking maybe Vegas (and we can see my mom too) and visit the Grand Canyon since he's never been and it's been 30+ years for me.  Or staycation and just go to one of the local resorts on the peninsula/Sound or down to Oregon or something?  No sun but at least Oregon Coast maybe and watch the waves roll in under the gray clouds.

And I have no other ideas beyond that.  For a few days between Christmas and New Year's where would you go or WWYD?

[joenali]

What about going up to Whistler BC? You don't need a passport just an enhanced license, which is super easy to get. I really like Whistler!

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You're not going to get sun and warmth unless you head to Hawaii or the Caribbean between Christmas and New Year's Day.

[sonrisa]

Does he want sun specifically or warm and cozy? You can get pretty cozy doing spas and wineries in Napa/Sonoma. Since I can't drink, I think you should.

Deserts can be cold in the winter. I've been snowed on more times in Joshua Tree than the SF area (where you get plenty of cool damp in december but never snow). 

[Mrs.Rad888]

How about Leavenworth or Canon Beach? Those are both places that DH and I want to visit, but haven't made it yet. No sun, obviously, but I've heard good things about both places.

[Muddled]

Sonoma or Grand Canyon/Bryce/Zion


The parks will be super chilly though. We went to the Grand Canyon last November and there was snow on the rim. It was cold at the rim of Bryce in August, although it was warm down in the canyon.

[lucky513]

I would probably do the FL keys

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Dec 12, 2013 20:41:18 GMT -5 WOT?* said:

For a few days between Christmas and New Year's where would you go or WWYD?

To answer this question, *I* would go to the U.S. Virgin Islands or Puerto Rico if I didn't want to go to Hawaii and didn't have a passport.

[joenali]

Dec 12, 2013 21:08:10 GMT -5 sequins said:

Watching waves under the gray sky sounds depressing. Come on WOT?*, go find some sun. We aren't going to be seeing it for quite a while.

It was sunny all last week! Cold. But sunny.

[joenali]

Dec 12, 2013 22:47:42 GMT -5 AutumnRose25 said:

Dec 12, 2013 20:44:40 GMT -5 joenali said:

What about going up to Whistler BC? You don't need a passport just an enhanced license, which is super easy to get. I really like Whistler!

You need either a passport or the NEXUS card I thought? Did they change the law to 
allow just licenses again? 

Enhanced license, that's all you need.

[adhdfashion]

Leavenworth is done up like a little Christmas village out a story book right now.

[wambam]

I don't think you need a passport to get to Victoria. I *think*. I loved it and wish I could go back to stay longer.

[bonnie]

Like PP suggested, I'd do Puerto Rico or the USVI if you can. Maybe Key West. I'd only do it though if you can get an early flight on day one and a late flight on the last day, since the trip is short. As a runner up, I like your idea of Vegas and visiting the Grand Canyon.

[thebreakfastclub]

With only 4 days, I would go to Las Vegas with a day trip to the Grand Canyon. This way you can fly direct with a minimum of travel time.

There are so many options for tours and sightseeing, if you don't like the Strip or gambling.

[sammysweet]

For only 4 days, I would do the least amount of travel - the Oregon Coast, with a kickass room.