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SSMOKINHOT · 02-13-2011, 01:30 PM

Looking to go on vacation in November or December of 2011. I am looking for a decent, not crazy expensive place to go that:

1) Does not require a passport
2) Has a swim-up bar
3) Has where you can swim with dolphins
4) Is family friendly (my daughter will be 7)
5) Will be somewhat warm for that time of year

Anyone have any recommendations?

the Kolektor · 02-13-2011, 01:41 PM

Disney??

SSMOKINHOT · 02-13-2011, 01:55 PM

Went there last year!!

I'm thinking maybe the Florida Keys...probably Key West...just would like some good pointers on what resorts people recommend.

sugar'n'spice · 02-13-2011, 02:10 PM

I don't know...most places for the requirements that you would like need a passport...

chuckstacamaro · 02-13-2011, 02:15 PM

Check out Sea World Discovery Cove and Aquatica in Orlando FL. They have package deals and you can swim with the dolphins.

arod55 · 02-13-2011, 02:53 PM

That sounds like Puerto Vallarta, but you need a passport and right now Mexico is that a very safe place to go on vacation. Catch a plane and go to Puerto Rico I hear they have some great beaches.

Red Rocker · 02-13-2011, 04:14 PM

PR or USVI

SSMOKINHOT · 02-14-2011, 08:45 PM

Okay, so does anyone have any resort recommendations for these locations?

the Kolektor · 02-14-2011, 11:36 PM

How about a cruise??

SSMOKINHOT · 02-15-2011, 12:35 PM

Cruise would be nice, but they typically require a passport...I won't be able to apply/get a passport because I will be in Afghanistan all year...will be getting back in November and want to go on vacation during my R&R leave. So I don't want to wait around for passport processing.

So, looking for some recommendations on Key West resorts or something like that if anyone has any. Thanks!!

67 Convertible · 02-15-2011, 12:44 PM

Puerto Rico.
We took a cruise from there and went 3 days early to hang around.
Nice and warm, and lots to do. We plan on going back for 7-10 days next February.
Can't give you the names of any resorts, but bet you can find some by doing a search on a travel site.

CamaroCowboy · 02-15-2011, 12:55 PM

Get your passport info sent in before you leave. It really isn't that hard for Active duty. I got mine right before I got out and it only took 6 weeks to get it. If you do the paperwork now then it will be waiting for you when you get back. Your daughter wont need one she can travel with you on your passport with a birth certificate.

It will really open up alot of options for you.

Ironheadspearo · 02-15-2011, 01:55 PM

why are you against a passport? they are good for 10 years.
on a side note we just went to jamaica in april of last year and stayed at the riu ocho rios. all inclusive with 2 swim up bars and 5 miles from dolphin cove which we did go to do. seriously one of the best trips i have ever done. 2 people from florida all costs involved minus excursions away from the hotel was 2400.00 for 7 days that was all the alcohol you could consume as well as food. it was really awesome

Griffstar · 02-17-2011, 10:30 AM

I just got back from 5 days in Key West. Stayed at the Westin Key West. Nice place, lots to do for adults and older kids, not sure about keeping a 7 year old occupied. Lots of boating, fishing, snorkeling, islands to explore, etc. I guess it would depend on the kid. Don't know about swimming with dolphins.

Call the Westin to explore ideas, I found them very helpful.

http://www.westinkeywestresort.com/

02-13-2011, 01:30 PM	#1
SSMOKINHOT obseSSed Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: In the garage doing mods!! Posts: 1,596 View My Garage	Vacation Help! Looking to go on vacation in November or December of 2011. I am looking for a decent, not crazy expensive place to go that: 1) Does not require a passport 2) Has a swim-up bar 3) Has where you can swim with dolphins 4) Is family friendly (my daughter will be 7) 5) Will be somewhat warm for that time of year Anyone have any recommendations? __________________ Proud to be COTW 12/19/11 My build thread -----> http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=140034

02-13-2011, 01:41 PM	#2
the Kolektor Patiently waiting.... Drives: 2007 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky Posts: 625	Disney?? __________________ You Know......Sometimes you just can't fix stupid!!!!

02-13-2011, 01:55 PM	#3
SSMOKINHOT obseSSed Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: In the garage doing mods!! Posts: 1,596 View My Garage	Went there last year!! I'm thinking maybe the Florida Keys...probably Key West...just would like some good pointers on what resorts people recommend. __________________ Proud to be COTW 12/19/11 My build thread -----> http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=140034

02-14-2011, 08:45 PM	#8
SSMOKINHOT obseSSed Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: In the garage doing mods!! Posts: 1,596 View My Garage	Okay, so does anyone have any resort recommendations for these locations? __________________ Proud to be COTW 12/19/11 My build thread -----> http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=140034

02-14-2011, 11:36 PM	#9
the Kolektor Patiently waiting.... Drives: 2007 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky Posts: 625	How about a cruise?? __________________ You Know......Sometimes you just can't fix stupid!!!!

02-13-2011, 02:10 PM	#4
sugar'n'spice Drives: . Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: . Posts: 18,978	I don't know...most places for the requirements that you would like need a passport...

02-13-2011, 02:15 PM	#5
chuckstacamaro Drives: 2014 2SS/RS BRM Purchase 03/19/2014 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Melbourne, FL Posts: 538 View My Garage	Check out Sea World Discovery Cove and Aquatica in Orlando FL. They have package deals and you can swim with the dolphins.

02-13-2011, 02:53 PM	#6
arod55 AROD55 Drives: 1955 Chevy Bel Air Hardtop Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bonita, Ca. 91902 Posts: 1,863 View My Garage	That sounds like Puerto Vallarta, but you need a passport and right now Mexico is that a very safe place to go on vacation. Catch a plane and go to Puerto Rico I hear they have some great beaches.

02-13-2011, 04:14 PM	#7
Red Rocker I can't drive 55! Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 CRT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Queen City Posts: 345	PR or USVI

02-15-2011, 12:35 PM	#10
SSMOKINHOT obseSSed Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: In the garage doing mods!! Posts: 1,596 View My Garage	Cruise would be nice, but they typically require a passport...I won't be able to apply/get a passport because I will be in Afghanistan all year...will be getting back in November and want to go on vacation during my R&R leave. So I don't want to wait around for passport processing. So, looking for some recommendations on Key West resorts or something like that if anyone has any. Thanks!! __________________ Proud to be COTW 12/19/11 My build thread -----> http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=140034

02-15-2011, 12:44 PM	#11
67 Convertible Drives: 67 Camaro Convertible Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MA Posts: 1,721	Puerto Rico. We took a cruise from there and went 3 days early to hang around. Nice and warm, and lots to do. We plan on going back for 7-10 days next February. Can't give you the names of any resorts, but bet you can find some by doing a search on a travel site. __________________ _____________________________________________ 2LT/RS RJT, Blk Rally Stripes, Beige Interior, Sunroof Placed order at dealer 4/24/09 1100 - 4/28/09 2000 - 5/01/09 2500 - 5/05/09 3000 - 5/05/09 3300 - 5/30/09 3400 - 6/05/09 3800 - 6/18/09 4000 - 6/18/09 4B00 - 6/18/09 4200 - 6/22/09 5000 - 7/01/09 6000 - 7/01/09 It's Home!! 0000 - 7/14/11 Traded in with 24,000 miles. Currently 5th Gen less

02-15-2011, 12:55 PM	#12
CamaroCowboy Drives: 2013 Chevy Truck Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Copperas Cove, Texas Posts: 1,782 View My Garage	Get your passport info sent in before you leave. It really isn't that hard for Active duty. I got mine right before I got out and it only took 6 weeks to get it. If you do the paperwork now then it will be waiting for you when you get back. Your daughter wont need one she can travel with you on your passport with a birth certificate. It will really open up alot of options for you. __________________ Texas speed LT Headers and High Flow Cats, Magnaflow 3 inch cat-back Exhaust, SNL V2 Comp CAM, Texas Speed Underdrive Pully, G5CR CAI, Hurst Short Throw Shifter, JetFlo Mass Air Sensor, Custom Grill, Amber AAC Headlight and Fog Light Halo, Amber footwell Lighting, Amber under hood lighting, RK Sport Ram Air /Heat Extractor Hood and ADM Racing Scoop. 447.9 RWHP 428 TQ My car is exactly that, No one has to like it but me!

02-15-2011, 01:55 PM	#13
Ironheadspearo ride the pain train Drives: 2011 1LT RS, 1998 fxstc HD Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Daytona Beach Posts: 2,047	why are you against a passport? they are good for 10 years. on a side note we just went to jamaica in april of last year and stayed at the riu ocho rios. all inclusive with 2 swim up bars and 5 miles from dolphin cove which we did go to do. seriously one of the best trips i have ever done. 2 people from florida all costs involved minus excursions away from the hotel was 2400.00 for 7 days that was all the alcohol you could consume as well as food. it was really awesome __________________ PAIN is temporary, PRIDE is forever......RACE HARD

02-17-2011, 10:30 AM	#14
Griffstar Drives: Shadowfax-2010 1LT Summit White A6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Grand Ledge, Michigan Posts: 81 View My Garage	Vacations I just got back from 5 days in Key West. Stayed at the Westin Key West. Nice place, lots to do for adults and older kids, not sure about keeping a 7 year old occupied. Lots of boating, fishing, snorkeling, islands to explore, etc. I guess it would depend on the kid. Don't know about swimming with dolphins. Call the Westin to explore ideas, I found them very helpful. http://www.westinkeywestresort.com/ __________________ 2010 Camaro 1LT Summit White A6, Injen longtube, MRT v2.0, black gill slits, black bowties.

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