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California Beach Vacation? We are looking for an inexpensive (as possible) hotel/resort/rental on the beach where our family can vacation for a week this summer. We like a beach where we can swim and hang out. We like funky beach towns. Any suggestions? Really need something relatively cheap (its been a very rough year) : (

What is vacation Villiage resort in Laguna Beach California like? I know it is expensive but what is it like???? Nice Rooms?? Amenities?

U.S.A. All-Inclusive? Does anyone know of websites that advertise for all-inclusive hotel and flight to areas of the U.S.A? (ex Florida, California) I would like to plan a vacation to a beach resort in the United States, but I can only find websites for all-inclusive Caribbean and Europe.

Where to go for Calif. beach wedding (small) and/or renting house(s) where c/have wedding/reception? we're thinking of a small wedding in California or Florida at the beach where we could rent several vacation properties (for the wedding party and families of bride/groom) and hold the ceremony/reception on the properties??? Or a suggestion for a hotel/resort that would accomodate families and allow a weekend of fun activities before/after the wedding.... hiking/swiming/ gathering in one house/place to cook/hang out, etc?!

Great family vacation with things to do (toddlers, less than 5)? Where would you take toddlers on vacation if you DON'T want to just stick them in the Kid's Day Care but you do want a resort, beach, warm weather, attractions, etc.? We were looking at Atlantis in the Bahamas because of the water slides, aquarium, etc. but it is too far away from California. I'm thinking Florida at the furthest, Texas? Hawaii? S. California? Mexico?? Specific resorts please.

Great family vacation with things to do (toddlers, less than 5)? Where would you take toddlers on vacation if you DON'T want to just stick them in the Kid's Day Care but you do want a resort, beach, warm weather, attractions, etc.? We were looking at Atlantis in the Bahamas because of the water slides, aquarium, etc. but it is too far away from California. I'm thinking Florida at the furthest, Texas? Hawaii? S. California? Mexico?? Specific resorts please. Sorry, should have been more clear; those are just suggested regions to vacation. Question is, what resort is good for toddlers, has beaches, pools and things to do?

Honeymoon Destinations within US$3000 during Thanksgiving or Christmas? We live in California. We are not interested in beach resorts. We are looking at places like Egypt, South America, Europe and Central America in that order. We can spend upto US$3000 in all. We can take a 10-day vacation during Thanksgiving (November) or Christmas/New Year (December). We don't eat meat and don't drink alcohol (but for wines). We can speak only English. Do you have a suggestion for some possible honeymoon destinations?

How far is Daytona beach from Walt Disney World Resort? Hi! I'm planning a Disney Vacation and I want to add some features to go with this trip. We've always went to Disneyland California I pretty much know whats around it as far as restaurants, shops, the beach and more. We are headed to Florida and this will be my first time. you'll see me posting and doing a lot of research often. I have a full year to complete this travel plans

Looking for Perfect Romantic Vacation for December Anniversary!!!? I want to plan a great, romantic (and hopefully, but not required cheap) vacation for my one year anniversary to my husband. I would like to surprise him with the trip destination. For our honeymoon, we went to Gatlinburg, Tennessee for about a week. We have also visited Florida, North Carolina, Texas, and California since getting married. We are not opposed to going out of the country as we both will have passports soon. We love all climates, the beach and mountains. We like water rafting, swimming, etc.My husband does not snorkel or dive, but that can be an activity that is available. We have never been on a cruise or to an all-inclusive resort (either together or separate), but are not opposed to those either. Any suggestions on destinations, hotels, activities, etc. would be appreciated! I would like to keep the accommodations, travel expenses, etc. under $4000 (excluding food, activities, and spending money) because we will be traveling close to Christmas time. THANK YOU!!!! I want to plan a great, romantic (and hopefully, but not required cheap) vacation for my one year anniversary (December 30) to my husband. I would like to surprise him with the trip destination. We have also visited Florida, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and California since getting married. We are not opposed to going out of the country. We love all climates, the beach and mountains. We like water rafting, swimming, etc. We have never been on a cruise or to an all-inclusive resort (either together or separate), but are not opposed to those either. Any suggestions on destinations, hotels, activities, etc. would be appreciated! I would like to keep the accommodations, travel expenses, etc. under $4000 (excluding food, activities, and spending money) because we will be traveling close to Christmas time. We would like to be gone for about a week or so. We would like to be gone the end of December (like December 27-January 4 or something like that). THANK YOU!!!

Would you rather go to Tahiti/Bora Bora or Dubai? My boyfriend and I are going on vacation for 9 days in September 2007. I want to go to Dubai because there is a gorgeous beach with really blue water, along with an indoor ski resort, city, nightlife, shopping, sand dunes and the latest and greatest architecture! My boyfriend wants to go to a deserted island like Bora Bora where there is BEAUTIFUL, CLEAR water, but I think we would get bored after 3-4 days and I would get island fever! Anyone been on any of these two? If not, have any of these places come to your mind? What would you choose? If none of these appeal to you, where would you go? BTW, my boyfriend is originally from the UK and I am Vietnamese-American (born and raised in Texas). We both reside in Northern California just to give you a background of us. Also, we have never been to either of these places. Thanks for any of your opinions and output in advance!

Whats a good vacation when going solo? Hi, I might go away for a few days over my spring break and I was thinking of going somewhere alone. I've had a stressful semester and just got out of a long term relationship so I want to relax and rejuvenate myself. I'd like to go somewhere for 2-4 days. I live in California, so I'd somewhat prefer if it was a place in California, so I don't have to spend money on a plane ticket, but I'm still flexible on that. I want somewhere really beautiful, preferrably by the beach where I can relax and I won't be bored by myself. Any spa or resort recommendations? Thanks.

What's a good vacation when going solo? Hi, I might go away for a few days over my spring break and I was thinking of going somewhere alone. I've had a stressful semester and just got out of a long term relationship so I want to relax and rejuvenate myself. I'd like to go somewhere for 2-4 days. I live in California, so I'd somewhat prefer if it was a place in California, so I don't have to spend money on a plane ticket, but I'm still flexible on that. I want somewhere really beautiful, preferrably by the beach where I can relax and I won't be bored by myself. Any spa or resort recommendations? Thanks.

California Coastal Road Trip? Help me Plan????? Hey guys, I am planning my first vacation in 5yrs!! My Boyf and I are going to fly into San Francisco on Aug 22nd and fly out of San Diego on Sept 1st. We want to spend the first weekend in San Fran and then make our way down the coast hitting L.A. on route to spend the 2nd weekend in San Diego before flying home. I need advise on where to stay in San Francisco that is reasonable, safe & good for getting around, Where we should stop along the coast, where to stay overnight and what are must do's? (e.g. wineries, seaside villages, parks, bars etc?) Then once in San Diego what area will satisfy my need for the relaxing beach resort and his desire to explore the city? We want to save money on our San Fran hotel so that we can splash out a bit in San Diego for our last few days!! Please give me tips, links, places we can stay on the way.... anything that will make this trip worth the 5yr wait! Help me plan the perfect California roadtrip!! Full of fun, excitement, romance and relaxation!! Oh yeah and if anyone has done this trip and can give me the do's and dont's they would advise if they were doing it again, especially when it comes to accommodation, that would be a great plus. Or if you live in this area and know a spot that locals would recommend that would be great too! Thanks for your input guys, keep it coming.

I want to go on vacation with my husband and baby that is 10 months old but don't know where to go.? My husband and I love sports and the outdoors. We would love to go to the beach somewhere and stay at a resort for the baby. Maybe chill out and play beach volleyball or something. My birthday is July 2 and we wanted to just get away for a while. We also love to party and dance but realize that is probable not something we can do with a baby. We are just so limited on what we can do. I'd like to go to California but not familiar with it. I need help quick!!!

What are the best beach resorts? My family and I want to go on a nice vacation to a beach resort for spring break or next summer. We live in California and we have been to Hawaii many times. We want to go to some place a little different. We want to have a place that has a nice pool area and my kids love places that have water slides. Any suggestions? (a city and a hotel/resort)

spoiled kid looking for an all inclusive beach resort destination? haha.. i'm as far from a spoiled rich kid as you can get. :) yeah.. so i'm going on a vacation in 16 days with my dad and sister before i go off to college. we want to go to a tropical beach (with white sand and crystal clear water). we haven't been on a vacation in years so... we're kinda going all out. i'm specifically looking for a place that has food and activities planned, like jet skis and spas and stuff like that. but if you want, you can just suggest a beach or island, because we really have no idea. WE DON'T WANT TO GO TO: hawaii, mexico, california, st.thomas (we've already been there) so... any ideas? :) thanks!!!<3 EARTH TO IDIOTS: it was a joke. i am soooo far from spoiled that it's rediculous. my dad is a construction worker.. and that is the only income for my family... besides my job of course, which i have had since i was 14.

A Week After Bailout: AIG Execs Take A Vacation? Just six days after sticking taxpayers with an $85 billion bailout, AIG's top executives dropped $500,000 whooping it up at a swanky California beach resort. Among the charges American International Group racked up at last month's week-long retreat: $150,000 for banquets, $10,000 in bar bills, $3,000 on tips, $7,000 in greens fees, $23,000 at the hotel spa and $1,400 at the salon. "They were getting their manicures, their facials, their pedicures and their massages while American people were footing the bill!" barked Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-Md.), a senior member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, which is probing the ever-growing financial collapse. http://www.nydailynews.com/money/2008/10/07/2008-10-07_aig_big_shots_get_500g_vacations_on_taxp.html AIG hits up Fed for more money Three weeks after an $85 billion bailout, AIG is turning to the New York Fed for additional funding. http://money.cnn.com/2008/10/08/news/companies/aig/index.htm?cnn=yes

Do you feel happy that you just paid for an all inclusive executive vacation? ? AIG executives just spent $440,000 for weekend get away. "Less than a week after the federal government committed $85 billion to bail out AIG, executives of the giant AIG insurance company headed for a week-long retreat at a luxury resort and spa, the St. Regis Resort in Monarch Beach, California." Do you think you will be able to afford a vacation this year, or are you planning a 'stay-cation' at home? http://www.businesssheet.com/2008/10/after-an-exhausting-bailout-aig-execs-needed-a-break- http://www.abcnews.go.com/Blotter/Story?id=5973452&page=1

Would You Like a Week at a Luxurious Spa? If so, you should have gotten a job with AIG. Less than a week after the government announced the $85 million dollar bailout of this vast insurance company, its executives celebrated by flying in their private jet for a week at the exclusive St. Regis Resort in Monaco Beach, California. My question is ....is it time to put an end to these Bailouts of failing businesses? Is it time for strict regulations of businesses and banks? Should these conscienceless executives, who will receive taxpayer's money, be given a vacation in the slammer? By the way, the vacation cost the company more than $440,000 for its executives to enjoy the $1,000 night resort! It was $200,000 for rooms, the rest for meals and enjoyment, including, of course, pedicures, manicures and massages. This information was released by Congress today.

A Week After Bailout: AIG Execs Take A Vacation? Just six days after sticking taxpayers with an $85 billion bailout, AIG's top executives dropped $500,000 whooping it up at a swanky California beach resort. Among the charges American International Group racked up at last month's week-long retreat: $150,000 for banquets, $10,000 in bar bills, $3,000 on tips, $7,000 in greens fees, $23,000 at the hotel spa and $1,400 at the salon. "They were getting their manicures, their facials, their pedicures and their massages while American people were footing the bill!" barked Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-Md.), a senior member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, which is probing the ever-growing financial collapse. http://www.nydailynews.com/money/2008/10/07/2008-10-07_aig_big_shots_get_500g_vacations_on_taxp.html

A Week After Bailout: AIG Execs Take A Vacation? Just six days after sticking taxpayers with an $85 billion bailout, AIG's top executives dropped $500,000 whooping it up at a swanky California beach resort. Among the charges American International Group racked up at last month's week-long retreat: $150,000 for banquets, $10,000 in bar bills, $3,000 on tips, $7,000 in greens fees, $23,000 at the hotel spa and $1,400 at the salon. "They were getting their manicures, their facials, their pedicures and their massages while American people were footing the bill!" barked Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-Md.), a senior member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, which is probing the ever-growing financial collapse. http://www.nydailynews.com/money/2008/10/07/2008-10-07_aig_big_shots_get_500g_vacations_on_taxp.html