I'm not sure if I've mentioned this before but I'm DEFINITELY planning to head out of town to celebrate New Year's this year. I want to be somewhere wonderful with good friends to kiss 2009 goodbye and to usher in what will hopefully be a much better year. (Even years tend to be better for me than odd number years, so let's hope that holds true for 2010!)
I like getting away over New Year's as a general rule. Last year, I went out west to ski in Jackson Hole over the holiday and while the skiing was great and I made two new girlfriends during the trip, I'm seeking a warm, perhaps tropical destination this year (and so is my friend Jill who was with me in freezing Jackson Hole -- she broke down in tears as we rode up the gondola one afternoon and said, "I don't know where you're spending New Year's next year but I'll be on a beach somewhere.") However, as you know, I am mentalpausal and have chemo brain right now so I'm not the best travel brainstormer these days, which is why I'm enlisting your help!
When you have a chance, please comment or email me with your suggestions. I'm looking for both location and accomodation recommendations but if you just have a location idea, that's fine too. I am open to foreign or domestic locales. The only place I know I'm not interested in is Cancun or the Mayan Riviera as I've been to that part of Mexico two times already. Oh, and in terms of budget, Bora Bora is probably out of the question (definitely out, actually) but I'll deserve a little luxury by the end of the year, so $$$$ (not $$$$$) is okay.
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Sydney, Australia. The fireworks are unmatched, it's warm down there that time of year, the people are great, and you'll be among the first in the world to ring in the new year. I've done it and can't wait to do it again some day! Plus, there are pretty good airfare deals these days (relatively speaking).
ReplyDeleteThis place was written up in the Post recently and I've been curious about it since then. There are packages for non-divers and airfare may be reasonable since it's the Caribbean -- www.utopiadivevillage.com. It's a cool story of the ladies that basically built the resort themselves - inspiring story. I'll keep thinking of places.
ReplyDeleteI will go anywhere warm where we expect the sun to shine. As long as that is the case I promise not to cry. But if somebody else does, at least they won't experience what it is like for it to be so cold that the tears freeze to their face. Jackson Hole was a blast but once is enough. We will have fun!
ReplyDeleteHawaii.
ReplyDeleteGobi?
ReplyDeleteWhat about Rio? you could have warmth, a beach, and the ritual for the ocean goddess on New Year's (the spiritual dress in all white and walk to the beach with candles and toss flowers in the ocean)is breathtaking. Lots of nightlife, good food, and easy full of nature day trips.
ReplyDeleteI HIGHLY recommend Costa Rica. It's relatively inexpensive to get there and stay there, the food is great and the people are incredibly warm (and cute). I'm happy to provide several options of places to go if it sparks your interest!
ReplyDeleteCosta Del Sol - Spain. Spain is the happiest place on earth (outside of Charlottesville) :) - Krista
ReplyDeleteCosta Rica- has my vote! The nicest people and just a magical place. It where I got a new beginning! I have a very well worn guide that is looking for some new hands.....
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