Prius allows a Summer vacation for 2 under $2,500, but where?

The Oregon coast is nice, as is pretty much anywhere in BC. You could drive there and back, but that would take up most of the holiday.

Do you have specific preferences for what you like to see and do? Are you interested in..say, museums...mountains...architecture?

 

Portland's not bad, as cities go, but I was thinking more of the dunes area, and the beaches. Highway 101 hugs the coast, and is a far more scenic drive than I5.

When I go on vacation, I prefer to get out of the city, not go to another one. But of course, we all have our own tastes, which is why I asked. A week of hiking or sailing may not be what you had in mind.

 

I'll rent you my condo in Daytona Beach! Look at in www.vacationrentals.com and then search for listing #82087 or my smaller unit at www.vrbo.com/304768

 

A non-CA idea: an old-school Northern Michigan resort.

fireside inn grand lake

Some friends told us about this place and my girlfriend and I went last summer. It is truly relaxing. However, it is certainly NOT luxurious as the cabins are pretty rustic (old, but with electricity, indoor plumbing and running water). Breakfast (made to order) & dinner (single entree) are included, plentiful, and tasty. They ring the bell atop the tower at 9:00 and 5:00 for meals. Grand Lake is large and calm, with canoes & kayaks included. There are a number of good places for day trips like Alpena, Cheboygan, & Mackinac Island.

Some other pros (or others consider cons):

- Some cell phones don't work
- No TVs
- No real night life..

 

My fiancee and I are hopefully going to be honeymooning in Vancouver BC. I think we're looking at ~$2000 for a decent hotel/rental car/plane tickets. All told we'll probably come in at under $2500.

 

rofl, if I were looking for digs in Vancouver I'd look here

Vancouver Vacation Rentals And Rooms For Rent - Airbnb

...and airbnb fan...not a Ashton Kutcher fan

 

The best kept New England secret is 10 miles from my home. Family activities for those with kids... Stuff for couples.... Good restaurants, movies on the beach, ocean, good fishing, beaches...now that I work here I earned my "local" status.

My other favorite place is Newport, RI.... Lots of great beaches, sailing and history.... Been going there since I was a toddler and it is a fun place... Quiet if you need quiet and nightlife if you like that kind of stuff.... The Cliff Walk was a fun challenge... No guard rails and a narrow path looping behind the mansions... Nothing like a six mile walk skirting the ocean on a summer day.

Now if you are limited to the west coast, camping from Mt. Shasta to Vancouver to Banff/Lake Louise through Montana and back to San Jose was my best experience... Lots of hiking and the Butchard Gardens are breathtaking.

Hope you find a fun place for you and your spouse!

 

Take at least a day trip to Victoria while you're there if you can swing it.

 

Hawaii? Maui, Big Island or Kaui are my favorites.

 

Yes, that's good advice. Especially on a nice day, the trip itself is very pleasant and scenic, and there are plenty of fun things to do and see in Victoria. BC Ferries also serves the Gulf Islands (the BC equivalent of the San Juans) and other places further North. There's an overnight ferry - not exactly a cruise ship, but a higher than average class of boat and service - between Port Hardy and Prince Rupert that traverses the beautiful inside passage. There are far more possibilities than you'll ever explore in a week, but with some research and making choices, you're bound to have a good time. Plus, it is a honeymoon, so you might not even venture beyond your room.

 

We just moved from Florida to SoCal, so we're just beginning to explore the area.

How about a South Florida trip? You can check out the beaches, alligators, the keys, boating, snorkeling, party in South Beach.