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oldman · 01-10-2013, 07:06 AM

If you're going in the spring, I'd suggest either New Orleans or San Francisco. SWA flies to both (in fact, SWA flies to all 3 airports in the Bay) and are both beautiful cities. Both have a lot to see and do with NOLA being a little more on the party end. San Francisco has Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, and across the Bay, Berkeley. You can also take the wine train to Napa for a nice day trip. Excellent food in both places.

**Saulbadguy** · 01-10-2013, 07:33 AM

How about Charleston? SW flies there. I've never been there but heard good things.

**luv** · 01-10-2013, 07:40 AM

I spent an extended weekend in Orlando by myself. Went to Universal Studios and drove over to Daytona Beach for a night. Loved it.

**Fire Me Boy!** · 01-10-2013, 08:22 AM

Wine country...

Hoover · 01-10-2013, 08:32 AM

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Wine country...

Was just there and i agree with this. Two days in Napa is awesome and the SF airport is easy to fly in and out of.

**DaKCMan AP** · 01-10-2013, 01:39 PM

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Was just there and i agree with this. Two days in Napa is awesome and the SF airport is easy to fly in and out of.

If you're going to Napa and not the city, Oakland's airport is easier and closer.

Hoover · 01-10-2013, 01:45 PM

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If you're going to Napa and not the city, Oakland's airport is easier and closer.

Makes sense but you might get shot at.

You could just stay north and fly into Sacramento

Hoover · 01-10-2013, 08:31 AM

My brother and I do this a lot. We only pack what we need and take direct flights to large cities. We don't rent cars, stay at hotels, we basically stay up for 48 hours and do stuff.

Sleep on the plane. If you need a nap go to some stupid ass movie and get some shut eye. We only do this is the summer. Hit baseball games, shows, and historical sights.

My wife will never do it, but we basically cram a 4 day trip into 2 days.

A lot of fun, but can be stressful at time. Especially late at night in a city like New York.

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 01-10-2013, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Hoover

My brother and I do this a lot. We only pack what we need and take direct flights to large cities. We don't rent cars, stay at hotels, we basically stay up for 48 hours and do stuff.

Sleep on the plane. If you need a nap go to some stupid ass movie and get some shut eye. We only do this is the summer. Hit baseball games, shows, and historical sights.

My wife will never do it, but we basically cram a 4 day trip into 2 days.

A lot of fun, but can be stressful at time. Especially late at night in a city like New York.

That's ****ing awesome! That's the kind of shit I'd do in my early 20's. I may have to round up a buddy or two and do something like that this summer.

Dayze · 01-10-2013, 08:40 AM

I've always wanted to go to Maine/NE sometime in the fall.

or Montana.

Graystoke · 01-10-2013, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Dayze

I've always wanted to go to Maine/NE sometime in the fall.

or Montana.

Both awesome in the Fall.

**mikeyis4dcats.** · 01-10-2013, 01:33 PM

It may be close and a cheap flight anyway, but I'd have twice the fun in Chicago as most places for a 3 day weekend. More time on the ground is better, rather than wasting 3 hours each way to go to the coast.

**Saulbadguy** · 01-10-2013, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeyis4dcats.

It may be close and a cheap flight anyway, but I'd have twice the fun in Chicago as most places for a 3 day weekend. More time on the ground is better, rather than wasting 3 hours each way to go to the coast.

Southwest. Gotta fly to Midway. I mean, what's the point?

Hoover · 01-10-2013, 01:43 PM

I think Charleston is also a great option. Spent two weeks done there last January.

Its currently the off season but the weather is not bad. There is plenty of stuff to do, and the local food scene is great.

Anymore I basically travel to water because I enjoy fresh seafood. I learned that I really like Shrimp and grits. Anyway, Charlestown is nice because you could make the drive north to Myrtle Beach. Its only a couple hours, but I'd probably just stay in Charleston.

Ebolapox · 01-10-2013, 01:49 PM

Branson?

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oldman Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: North by Northwest Casino cash: $5836784	If you're going in the spring, I'd suggest either New Orleans or San Francisco. SWA flies to both (in fact, SWA flies to all 3 airports in the Bay) and are both beautiful cities. Both have a lot to see and do with NOLA being a little more on the party end. San Francisco has Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, and across the Bay, Berkeley. You can also take the wine train to Napa for a nice day trip. Excellent food in both places.
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Hoover Rufus Dawes Jr. Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $1528179	My brother and I do this a lot. We only pack what we need and take direct flights to large cities. We don't rent cars, stay at hotels, we basically stay up for 48 hours and do stuff. Sleep on the plane. If you need a nap go to some stupid ass movie and get some shut eye. We only do this is the summer. Hit baseball games, shows, and historical sights. My wife will never do it, but we basically cram a 4 day trip into 2 days. A lot of fun, but can be stressful at time. Especially late at night in a city like New York.
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mikeyis4dcats. Scarlett Johansson's boytoy Join Date: Nov 2006 Casino cash: $9555998	It may be close and a cheap flight anyway, but I'd have twice the fun in Chicago as most places for a 3 day weekend. More time on the ground is better, rather than wasting 3 hours each way to go to the coast. __________________
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01-10-2013, 01:43 PM	#14
Hoover Rufus Dawes Jr. Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $1528179	I think Charleston is also a great option. Spent two weeks done there last January. Its currently the off season but the weather is not bad. There is plenty of stuff to do, and the local food scene is great. Anymore I basically travel to water because I enjoy fresh seafood. I learned that I really like Shrimp and grits. Anyway, Charlestown is nice because you could make the drive north to Myrtle Beach. Its only a couple hours, but I'd probably just stay in Charleston.
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Ebolapox remember, remember Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: como Casino cash: $1959903	Branson?
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