In April, my wife and I will be traveling to France, U.K. Scotland and Ireland. No details yet, but we are independant travelers.

Posted By Bob Budworth on December 11, 2009, 6:08 PM

We have a few domestic and international trips planned!

In January:
Atlanta

May:
Slovenia & Austria

July:
Chicago

September:
Oregon

Nov/Dec:
Japan

Posted By Jessika DuBay on December 11, 2009, 7:32 PM

In Feb, my wife and I are going to DC. We will take a train, stay three nights, and visit the museums.

Posted By Andrew on December 11, 2009, 8:27 PM

In May, Dubai for my niece's high school graduation, even though she'll be coming to the US anyway for college!

Posted By Erum Ali on December 11, 2009, 11:03 PM

In April, my wife and I are taking our 9-month-old daughter on her first trip to Disney World. (Gotta' brainwash them young!)

Posted By Anthony F on December 12, 2009, 12:06 AM

summer time (june or late august)
england,wales,scotland and ireland
15 days
guided tour
leaning towards cosmos tours (used them on our greece trip)
question-for weather and less people-would june or late august/early september be best .

9

Posted By r.scott condo on December 12, 2009, 12:17 AM

I am going to Europe for 6 weeks in Sept. Plan on visiting: Dublin, Paris, Venice, Barcelona, Krakow, Nice, Monacco, St. Mortiz, Glasgow, Edinburgh and maybe London. Have travel dates picked out and have started doing research for places to stay but that it is so far. Planning will kick into high gear when I know what week a friend is planning on meeting me during my 6 week visit.

Posted By Dawn on December 12, 2009, 12:38 AM

In August, we are going to Ireland. In October, we are spending a week in Charleston,SC and Savannah, GA.

Posted By Susan on December 12, 2009, 1:34 AM

We will still be in Playa del Carmen, Mexico in January of 2010. In March we head to Budapest, Hungary for three months. In June we move to Istanbul, Turkey for a two month stay. We have rented apartments in both cities for our extended stays.

Posted By Darlyne Jersak on December 12, 2009, 7:51 AM

A september trip is in the planning for the states of Washington, Utah
Colorado, Nevada & California. Am looking forward to an American prologed trip for a change.

Posted By llucille humair on December 12, 2009, 8:43 AM

In May my husband and I will celebrate our anniversary at Sandals Dunn's River in Ocho Rios Jamaica...Although I just read that Sandals is dropping the hotel in June...

Posted By Marla on December 12, 2009, 9:40 AM

In April we are going to Machu Picchu and The Galapagos. We are doing an OATS tour - we haven't done a tour in years so I hope it works out.

Posted By Elyce Kaplan on December 12, 2009, 10:14 AM

In 2010:

March - Istanbul
May - NYC
August - Vancouver
November - Paris

Posted By Emann on December 12, 2009, 10:39 AM

My son and I are going with our friends on a 4 night cruise in June out of Galveston to Mexico. Then we are going to Memphis in August (Elvis and BBQ!)

Posted By Ami on December 12, 2009, 11:09 AM

My husband and I are going to Brussels Belgium, and then on to the Netherlands to visit some friends towards the end of April.
Then in July we are headed to Colorado for a favorite marathon of ours.
And Finally in November we are headed to Portland for a weekend anniversary celebration. :)

Posted By Lynn on December 12, 2009, 1:38 PM

In April me and my wife are planning an extended trip to Egypt. A short side trip to the valley of the kings in luxor is in the works. Still in the planning phases of a scuba diving destination on the red sea (any previous travelers with experiences there with any advice ?? please help
thanks )

Posted By Moe on December 12, 2009, 1:45 PM

We are headed to Scotland in June for my daughter's graduation. The travel group will include my husband, our oldest son and his wife, their (then) 11 month old son, our daughter and me. She is getting a Master's degree at Stirling University, so Stirling will be our home base. We plan to see Glasgow, Edinburgh and much of the central Scotland area, and will probably focus on sites from our family history (my ancestors are Wallaces). We'd also like to go to the Orkney's, possibly to the Isle of Skye.

Posted By Margaret VanSkiver on December 12, 2009, 6:11 PM

PLANNING TO STAY RIGHT WHERE i live. MONTAUK, LONG ISLAND

ECONOMY BEING THE WAY IT IS, IT'S NO TIME TO TRAVEL NOW. THE BEST PRICE AND DEAL IS RIGHT IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD!

Posted By SAS on December 13, 2009, 1:53 AM

In May we will have a safari trip already planned to Zambia, Zimbabwae, South Africa and Botswana. Later, in September it will be to Ireland, England, Wales and Scotland.

Posted By Rose on December 13, 2009, 10:06 AM

Egypt
China
Ireland

Posted By Sazzy on December 13, 2009, 11:00 AM

i will go to algeria in january.

Posted By kenbob on December 13, 2009, 3:40 PM

both - Thailand in Feb
wife - Salt Lake in July (work)
wife - Chile in Aug (church)
both - Spain in Sept

Posted By Dean on December 13, 2009, 5:38 PM

Hi All,

In late January for my birthday, my wife and I are headed to Luang Prabang, Laos.

After returning home we will head out two weeks later to Bali for some sun and fun.

In May we will be going to Europe for a couple of weeks to visit the old Eastern European capitols.

Posted By Mike on December 14, 2009, 9:04 AM

In April, boyfriend, In-laws to be, and I are heading to Ireland for 3 weeks; flying into Dublin, driving to Waterford, Cork and a few other locales, ending up in Shannon and flying home to Boston.

Sister and I heading to Chicago for Lolapalooza this summer.

Sister and I visiting Athens, Greece in September.

Posted By Chantel on December 14, 2009, 9:09 AM

In late August / early September, my wife and I will be taking our 'later in life...suitcasing through Europe' trip. We are making first ever trips in 2010, to France and Switzerland and returning for our second time to Italy. We will be visiting Paris for 4/5 days, Switzerland for 3/4 days and then northern Italy (most likely Lake Como area or the Dolomite region) for the remaining 3/4 days. We are traveling between destinations by train and are looking forward to exploring without a fully planned itinerary and discovering brand new places together.

Posted By Tim on December 14, 2009, 9:21 AM

In April we'll drive to south Texas, fly to Miami, cruise to England, France, Holland and Germany. Take a train from Hamburg to Berlin for 4 days, fly from Berlin to Venice, train from Venice to Carpi where we'll be met by our daughter who lives in Rio Saliceto, Italy. After 3 weeks we'll go to Rome and start the return trip. My husband just celebrated his 80th birthday and I'll turn 76 before we leave on this trip. Bon Voyage!

Posted By Joann Thompson on December 14, 2009, 9:50 AM

We'll be going to Hong Kong/Vietnam/Cambodia for our large trip and to the Quebec Winter Carnival for a weekend getaway!

Posted By Pam on December 14, 2009, 10:02 AM

2010 Travels
April...Jamaica 3 weeks family wedding
Sept... 4 day cruise to Nassau, girlfriends 50th B'day celebration.
Oct. - Nov. 7-10 day Mediterranean cruise, side trip to Morrocco.

Posted By Christina on December 14, 2009, 10:07 AM

Quebec (Montreal and Quebec City)

My family settled in Quebec in the 1500s and I plan on visiting the areas where they lived to visit the churches listed on their baptism certificates. I'd really like to get a feeling for the areas where my family has lived.

Posted By Emily Newberry on December 14, 2009, 10:13 AM

Some family members and I will be in Australia and New Zealand during the last week in May and the first two weeks of June! We'll start off in Sydney (can't wait for the Bridge Climb), make our way to Uluru and Alice Springs, then off to Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef. Then we will be on to New Zealand. We'll fly into Auckland, then either drive or take trains and ferries down the country through Rotorua, Lake Taupo, Wellington, Christchurch, Greymouth, Fox Glacier, Franz Glacier, Queenstown and Milford Sound. Can't wait!

Posted By Sarah on December 14, 2009, 10:13 AM

Australia, Napa Valley, and Antarctica

Posted By john on December 14, 2009, 10:27 AM

Australia, Japan, Thailand

Posted By michael p on December 14, 2009, 10:48 AM

In February, we will visit one of our favorite spots, Puerto Vallarta. In late March, it will be a cruise from San Diego through the Panama Canal to Miami. For the summer, we are thinking seriously of heading to Buenos Aires and Lima.

Posted By John Ellis on December 14, 2009, 10:57 AM

In June and July, my girlfriend and I will travel to South Africa, Swaziland, and Lesotho for a six week visit to the World Cup soccer tournament. We saved our airline miles for a long time to score the free flights.

Posted By David Smith on December 14, 2009, 11:27 AM

My partner and I are taking our moms on a river cruise on Uniworld through Germany for Mother's Day. We'll end the trip in Paris and then spend a couple of days in London too.

Our moms just can't wait!

Posted By flscott407 on December 14, 2009, 11:34 AM

Sydney, Rio, and possibly Ibizia in summer.

Posted By George Romey on December 14, 2009, 12:01 PM

Where in the world do so many people get the money to take these lavish trips? I would love to travel, but I work for a living, pay my bills and help out my adult children with whatever is left over. I can't remember the last time I took a vacation. Must be nice.

Posted By Working Stiff on December 14, 2009, 12:12 PM

Germany, Belgium, Italy, Greece, Slovenia and Turkey - leaving in a matter of days!!!

Posted By LP21 on December 14, 2009, 12:29 PM

Puerto Vallarta in April.La Romana,DR in Aug

Posted By HB on December 14, 2009, 12:34 PM

June - Peru

Posted By John on December 14, 2009, 12:34 PM

I have been saving money for 5 years to take a trip with my husband and 2 teens after my oldest graduates from high school. We will be flying to Copenhagen to debark on a 10 night Baltic Sea cruise with my brother and family, my sister, and mother. Ten of us total, once-in-our-life trip all together before our kids leave home.

Posted By JC on December 14, 2009, 12:43 PM

Our 2010 travel plans include a northern european cruise in early June, with visits to Norway, Denmark,Sweden,Finland,Estonia, and St. Petersberg, Russia.

In July I'm headed to Germany for two weeks. Our trip includes Oberammergau, where we'll see the Passion Play, which is only done once every ten years.

Posted By Patricia Faxon on December 14, 2009, 12:52 PM

January -British Columbia
February - Guadalajara, Mexico
April - Slovenia and Turkey
July- Hong Kong
August- Mongolia
October- Peru and Bolivia

Posted By Rose on December 14, 2009, 12:56 PM

I am planning to travel to Spain and/or Portugal in March 2010. Tips on where to go and stay for a short trip- 5-7 days are welcome!

Posted By Nichole on December 14, 2009, 12:57 PM

Anguilla, Anguilla, Anguilla.
Good people great beaches, interesting history, and the best food in the Carribean

Posted By sb on December 14, 2009, 1:05 PM

In March, Brewers Spring Training & Grand Canyon

Posted By Cyndy H on December 14, 2009, 1:26 PM

January: Calistoga, Ca for a birthday mud bath and a hot tub soak under the stars
February: Phoenix, family visit and perhaps a day hike in the Superstition Mountains
March: Eleuthera, Bahamas. Plan to rent a jeep, search for my favorite from-the-beach snorkeling site, and visit the Fish Fry on Friday night
September: Egypt, Budget Travel style with a nurse-pal

Posted By Natalie on December 14, 2009, 1:30 PM

In November, I'm going on a pilgrimage that starts in Egypt-pyramids,etc and continues to Sinai and a visit to the Mount and then concludes in the Holy Land

Posted By william on December 14, 2009, 1:37 PM

Scotland! I was there last September and saw so much. This time I would like to spend more time focusing on the sacred sites such as the old Abbies! And the Rosslyn Chapel!

Posted By Meghan LaMason on December 14, 2009, 1:37 PM

Ireland in Cotober

Posted By Barbara Smith on December 14, 2009, 1:40 PM

In July, my wife and I are headed to Pamplona for the Running of the Bulls. We will visit Madrid & Rome while we are there as well.

Posted By Chris A on December 14, 2009, 1:42 PM

Just got back to ice and snow from a cruise to Jamaica and Labadee...so as I chip away at the driveway someone forgot to plow while I was gone, these are the things I have to look forward to!
*A trip with the family to see the Patriots wrap up a play off spot ( ...please???) and stay at Renaissance Patriots’ Place)
*Fort Myers Beach in Feb with my girls to visit the grandparents and bike to the beach and see the birds, gators and our favorite tiny raccoon at Ding Darling Sanctuary
*a June trip to Zambia and Botswana with my husband, my girls, my niece and sister and brother in law. (this one has been 2 years in the planning)
*a summer in Downeast Maine…enjoying great shows at the Stonington Opera House and grooving to Flash in the Pans steel band in Blue Hill (Yes, pans in Downeast Maine, and having just returned from Jamaica, I can say Flash is as good as anything you’d hear in the Carribean!!!)

Ok, I think I can make it through the ice and snow;-)

Posted By K K on December 14, 2009, 1:42 PM

I'll be doing a safari in Tanzania in January; traveling to Nashville in March for a basketball tournament; planning a Canary Islands cruise in April, and a Caribbean cruise in May; and hoping to get back to Greece and Israel before the end of 2010.

Posted By Michelle on December 14, 2009, 1:44 PM

Would love to go to Egypt in 2010. Have seen some great tours with Nile cruises included.

Posted By Debbie on December 14, 2009, 1:45 PM

For fun: Montreal, Glenwood Springs CO, possibly Greece, somewhere else TBD...

For work (and maybe some fun): Orlando, Phoenix, Atlanta, San Francisco

Posted By Cheryl on December 14, 2009, 1:51 PM

Early February--flight to Seattle and Olympic Peninsula

Mid to late June--road trip with our travel trailer to Oregon and Washington.

October--Shanghai, to visit the World Expo, then on to other parts of China, most likely traveling independently. Our children also want to do Shanghai, we'll see if that in fact happens.

2010 is the year that I retire, so I'm anticipating having more time to travel!!

Posted By Linda Overholt on December 14, 2009, 1:56 PM

Plans are for renting a car in Germany and driving around for several weeks. Maybe a cruise to Greece and Mediterranian just before that. Also want to see some U.S. national parks - thanks to Ken Burns TV series.

Posted By Allan on December 14, 2009, 2:09 PM

I am going to Maui in September for my son's wedding!

Posted By Beth on December 14, 2009, 2:10 PM

In March, my sister, a friend and I will be heading to Kingston-upon-Thames, England to see Dame Judi Dench perform the role of "Titania" in Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream". We are also looking forward to visiting London for the changing of the guard, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and other attractions. This will be our first trip to the British Isles!

Posted By Margaret on December 14, 2009, 2:19 PM

In April, I'm headed to Florence, Italy, with my boyfriend, his brother, and their parents :-)

Posted By Maria Held on December 14, 2009, 2:29 PM

back to Ireland

Posted By pat on December 14, 2009, 2:30 PM

Feb. we're going to Hawaii for 12 nights
May we are doing a auto tour of the mid-West.
Sept. we are heading to Machu Picchu and the Galapagos.

Posted By Linda Nelson on December 14, 2009, 2:37 PM

2010 --
February-Arizona for PGA Tour tournamnent
April-Sonoma Valley wine country
May-Alaska Cruise
June & July-Italy, Tuscany,Villa and Rome

Posted By LJL on December 14, 2009, 2:48 PM

Scotland and Wales!! We kept heading further East in our latest trips to Europe but somehow missed them!

Posted By Ollis World on December 14, 2009, 2:49 PM

In April we're spending the weekend in New York to see The Addams Family Musical and get pastrami sandwiches from Katz's.

In May we're going to Israel for the first time. We're stopping in Paris on the way home for a few days. We'll be eating lots of pastries from Gerard Mulot.

Posted By Susan on December 14, 2009, 2:54 PM

I'm sailing around the world on the study abroad program Semester at Sea... going to Mexico, Hawaii, Japan, China, Viet Nam, India, Mauritius, South Africa, Ghana, Brazil. Can't wait!

Posted By Darren Bell on December 14, 2009, 2:58 PM

I'm planning on Scotland next year, but I can't seem to get my act together and decide when, where, and even how. As a past travel agent, I'm not very good at booking my own trips!

Posted By susan on December 14, 2009, 2:59 PM

I'm sailing around the world on the study abroad program Semester at Sea... going to Mexico, Hawaii, Japan, China, Viet Nam, India, Mauritius, South Africa, Ghana, Brazil. Can't wait!

Posted By Darren Bell on December 14, 2009, 3:01 PM

January - San Francisco & New York City
February - Boston
April - Seattle & Hawaii
June - Florida
July - Denmark
August - New York City
September-December I'm studying abroad in London and hopefully traveling throughout Europe on the weekends whenever I can!

Posted By Lauren on December 14, 2009, 3:03 PM

We're going to Summit county, Colorado in January with a ski group. Utila Hondrus in March (just the 2 of us) and probably will do an Alaskan cruise in the late summer/early fall

Posted By Ginny on December 14, 2009, 3:16 PM

My husband and I, along with my elderly parents plan to attend the World Expo in Shanghai, China in 2010. The Expo takes place from May to the end of the year.
We will stop by Hong Kong first where we both have relatives, for some serious shopping. Then we'll head to Shenzhen, China where my parents came from. Our final destination will be Shanghai. We previewed some of the (artist reditions) exhibit buildings in the Expo online and they were amazing. I can't wait to see the real thing!

Posted By plng on December 14, 2009, 3:17 PM

VOU PARA O RIO DE JANEIRO NA VIRADA DO ANO, E DEVO IR PARA A DISNEY NO FIM DE 2010!

Posted By ROGERIO PROCOPIO on December 14, 2009, 3:20 PM

I'm doing lots of traveling in 2010...

January - April: Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, Singapore

May and June: Israel and Jordan

June: London

Posted By Missy on December 14, 2009, 3:23 PM

Mid-January my wife and I will be heading to Golden, Co for a nephew's wedding. Staying with other family members at a local B&B, but with some side trips as well. First trip to the Rockies for either of us...and we don't ski!

Posted By Ed Connor on December 14, 2009, 3:26 PM

British Columbia, Boston, Chicago, Berlin. Yay! :D

Posted By Christiann on December 14, 2009, 3:26 PM

Caye Caulker Belize - end of December 7 night
New Orleans, LA - February - 2 nights,
Marco Island, FL - March - 5 night, spring break
Rest of the year unplanned at moment, Any suggestions

Posted By Mary on December 14, 2009, 3:33 PM

I am planning on going to Michigan and Montreal to visit family and friends in the spring or summer. If I can summon up the strengh (I am 70), I might to to Estonia, Sweden and Russia in late the Spring and early Summer for music and dance conferences and festivals. I also hope to go to India in December and January, 2010-2011 just because I like to.

Posted By Terrence Luke Johnson on December 14, 2009, 3:33 PM

In February heading to London with a friend. In late August/early Sept. going to New Zealand solo; clebrating my 40th birthday there.

Posted By Kerry G on December 14, 2009, 3:35 PM

We are going to Egypt in April.

Posted By Cheryl on December 14, 2009, 3:51 PM

San Francisco for my husbands birthday in March to see the King Tut exhibit and catch up with a few friends who live up there.

Chicago for a wedding in May.

England to see my family at somepoint between April and May.

Cambodia for Christmas and New Year 2011.

If money and time allows us we'd really like to go to Montana as well as I havent seen as much of the USA as I'd like to since moving here from the UK.

Posted By clareawasw on December 14, 2009, 4:00 PM

In July we are planning on going to Paris for The Paris Plage. Details on in the works.

In September one of our friends is attending her firm's annual training event in New Orleans.

We (10 of us) have booked to stay at the same hotel during the same time making it a couples trip. It will be fabtastic!

Posted By DanaVann on December 14, 2009, 4:01 PM

I will be in Praia da Luz, Portugal from Feb. 1 through Mar. 31. I will then head to Porto for 3 days and then the Minho region for one week. My trip will end with 3 nights in Lisbon, one of my favorite cities.

Posted By Kathy on December 14, 2009, 4:03 PM

January: Antigua - to get out of the snow

April: Napa/Sonoma

September: Mediterrean cruise: Barcelona, Nice, Florence, Rome and Naples

Posted By chb on December 14, 2009, 4:10 PM

Planning on a visit to Disneyland Europe, outside of Paris this coming summer. It's a destination that my 16-year-old has dreamed of since he was very young.

Posted By Kent on December 14, 2009, 4:24 PM

This summer, I'll be joining my family for a trip to Sweden, meeting up with my sister who will be attending a youth conference in Stockholm. From there, I'll be traveling to Italy for a vacation in Trapani, Sicily...a destination I've had in mind for a few years now. I'm looking forward to the slower pace and some great food.

Posted By Jennifer on December 14, 2009, 4:47 PM

My husband and i are going to Pensacola Beach, FL this summer for a relaxing vacation. We can't wait to get away from the cold weather in Colorado! From what i've heard their beaches are beautiful and tourist friendly. I am looking forward to this tropical get-away!

Posted By bailey on December 14, 2009, 5:02 PM

In January, I am going to South Carolina for my cousin's wedding. My husband and I are doing a Trans-Atlantic Cunard cruise from New York to Southhampton. Spending a few days in England and a few days in New York on either end of the cruise. My son (11 years old) will be spending the summer in England, Whales, Scottland and Ireland with a group of students. Finally, a Mexican Riviera cruise in October with the whole family! In January, I am going to South Carolina for my cousin's wedding. My husband and I are doing a Trans-Atlantic Cunard cruise from New York to Southhampton. Spending a few days in England and a few days in New York on either end of the cruise. My son (11 years old) will be spending the summer in England, Whales, Scottland and Ireland with a group of students. Finally, a Mexican Riviera cruise in October with the whole family!

Posted By Laura on December 14, 2009, 5:12 PM

I'm going to try to get up to Portland OR to visit family in February for a long weekend.
Aside from that, there has been discussion of a girlfriends getaway to Barcelona in the spring but no definite plans have been made.

Posted By Vanessa on December 14, 2009, 5:14 PM

February 9-March 16 my husband and I are going to Dubai, Bangladesh, Azerbaijan, and Republic of Georgia. Except for Georgia, we have friends in each area.

May 11 to June 9 we're heading to South Africa. We'll do a 10-day safari -- 8 people including my husband and myself, another couple who are local friends, and an Egyptian friend from Cairo, in addition to three women who live in Mexico, and we have yet to meet. Following the safari, we and our friends will do several weeks of independent travel around South Africa and into Zimbabwe.

For Nichole who asked for ideas for her trip to Portugal, we recently did a 5-week road trip zig-zagging back and forth across most of the country. If you have the flexibility, we enjoyed the little-visited Alentejo area the most. Every charming village has a medieval castle and lots of white-washed, red tile roofed buildings. If you get there, do not miss the medieval villages of Monsaraz and Marvao!

Posted By Barbara on December 14, 2009, 5:23 PM

My boyfriend and I are going to quit our jobs in June and travel around South America for a while. Hopefully we will fall in love with a particular area and live there for a while!

Posted By Amy on December 14, 2009, 5:37 PM

My family will be going to alaska in june/july by cruise. I just need to figure out from which port.
Then for my graduation present in december hopefully hawaii

Posted By adrian on December 14, 2009, 6:17 PM

I will be traveling to S. Korea middle of April to beg of May to see my husband.

In july, Belgium to see a really good friend! On that trip probably going to Paris as well.

In Nov, Okinawa, Japan!

Posted By Dani on December 14, 2009, 6:24 PM

In May my husband and I and another couple are going to Istanbul and Cappadocia. The husband in the other couple is a photographer and is very excited about the landscapes of Cappadocia.

Posted By Lee on December 14, 2009, 6:50 PM

My husband & I are very excited to be going to Egypt in mid-January for 3 weeks with Museum Tours. We will be doing the usual Giza, Cairo, Saqquara, Luxor, & Aswan sites but will also get a special tour of Amarna (Akhetaten) and I will finally get to Abydos which was always closed to tourists on previous trips. A highlight will be a 3 day cruise on a restored dahabeyah (kind of houseboat built around 1900 that sleeps 7).

Posted By Jill on December 14, 2009, 7:32 PM

Going to Dubai and Nigeria in January
Toronto in April
Thailand and Hong Kong in May
Spain in September

Posted By KO on December 14, 2009, 9:28 PM

In January we're going to Peru: 6 nights on an Amazon river boat, followed by a trip to Machu Picchu.

In June, we'll take a small-ship cruise in Alaska's Inside Passage, then visit friends in northern California.

Posted By Jerry on December 14, 2009, 9:54 PM

2010 will be an exciting travel year for us. In April we will be touring Morocco for 22 days...visiting the markets, sleeping in the desert and visiting the 13,000 Atlas Mountains. In August we fly to Athens for a 14 day tour of the Dalmation Coast spending 10 days on a small boat exploring the islands. After the cruise we will have 3 days of free time in Istanbul before joining another group for an inland tour of Turkey and 5 days on a private gulet style yacht. All are with Overseas Adventure Travel (OAT) our favorite small group tour company.

Posted By nancy on December 14, 2009, 11:10 PM

i am going to tibet in summer ,but i am not true if i have time

Posted By kevin on December 14, 2009, 11:27 PM

Our big trip this year will start with 2 weeks in New Zealand starting towards the end of January. We have a rental car booked and are looking for suggestions as to what we should see and where we should go. We tend to just take each day at a time on this kind of trip, but this may be our only visit to NZ so would love some advice. We will then board the Diamond Princess in Auckland and sail on it for 32 days, first hitting some ports in NZ, then some on the south and west coast of Australia and end the cruise eventually in Thailand. We will be camping in the southwest in April, in Yosemite in June and July and then ????? That is all we have planned so far.

Posted By mingojct on December 14, 2009, 11:28 PM

Working Stiff: "Where in the world do so many people get the money to take these lavish trips?"

A very few of the messages imply trips planned as "once in a lifetime" deals after years of saving up. But otherwise I'm with you. What especially rankles is that so many have got the money to travel & boast about same but not the education to write decently ("Me and my wife are"..."Orkney's"..."Whales" etc.)

Posted By KT-S on December 15, 2009, 12:33 AM

Napa, San Francisco & Montery CA in the spring

Disneyland in the summer

And hopefully Ireland in the fall

Posted By K Hess on December 15, 2009, 12:44 AM

In June, the Canadian Rockies, Prairies, Niagara and then Alaska. Can't wait. will be fantastic and beautiful.

Posted By Angela on December 15, 2009, 12:55 AM

2010 can't get here soon enough! I'm currently in Iraq but I go on leave May of 2010 to Russia, Poland, Finland, and Germany.

Trips planned after I return home include:
Salem/Boston, MA - October
Forks, WA (Twilight w/ my little sister)-November
Grand Canyon and Vegas! Road trip w/ the girls- SEP

Most of all, I'll just be happy to be in the USA.

Posted By Brittany on December 15, 2009, 2:50 AM

Morocco in the spring and India in the fall, both with my husband. Weekend visits to the UK, France & ??

For Moe and others traveling to Egypt, if you have the time go to Jordan. Wadi Rum and Petra are amazing, great ruins in Jerash, the people are very friendly (no bakesh!).

Posted By SG on December 15, 2009, 3:29 AM

I will be returning to my orphanage of 142 children in Haiti Jan. 22, Lord willing. Almost every month visitors arrive to spend time with the kids and hold clinics in remote areas. We have a team home there with running water and flush toilets so it is not as nice as home, but comfortable. Most guests spend less than $1,000 for everything for a week including airfare and food. If you have ever had a hankering to visit a third world country or go on a mission trip, you may contact me. (330)854-0708 John

Posted By John Hawthorn on December 15, 2009, 8:42 AM

Jan: Walt Disney World!
Feb: New York City!
June: 10 days from Zurich, down through France to the Avignon region, then back up to Zurich through the Alps!

Posted By Alissa on December 15, 2009, 9:50 AM

I would recommend Argentina. Last year I went there and had the best of times.
I enjoyed Tango so much, that when I went back to my country, I started tango lessons. I had stayed in an apartment in buenos aires which was near the downtown and La Boca.
I want to go back!
Tiffany

Posted By Tiffany on December 15, 2009, 10:26 AM

Travel? Boy that must be nice. In this economy, it is difficult just to pay the bills and keep a roof over one's head. Seems pretty frivilous.

Posted By JustMe on December 15, 2009, 10:32 AM

Frivilous? Travel? Travel makes your life longer! Cut back on small stuff and find great travel deals and explore the world! There is more to life than Disneyworld.

Posted By Alyssa on December 15, 2009, 11:01 AM

1/9/10 Girls trip 4,937.7 miles from Ocean City, MD to Honolulu, HI for 48 hours just to see Elton John in concert!! You only live once!

2/28/10 Family cruise to the Caribbean

7/28/10 3 days in the Big Apple

Posted By StyxChik on December 15, 2009, 11:28 AM

I am flying from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale in late March to spend 2 nights with my mom (who lives down there) and then we are driving to the port of Miami to take a 4-night Carnival cruise to Key West & Cozumel).

That is my only planned "flights" for 2010 but I do plan to try and do a few long weekend road trips in the summer around the Chicago area - such as Galena, southwest Michigan, or Wisconsin.

Posted By Michelle on December 15, 2009, 12:23 PM

China with my mom in February. Some long weekends to California. No plans beyond that.

For those criticizing the rest of us for traveling, why are you on a travel website? Some of us save on the little things to be able to afford to travel. It's the one thing I cannot give up.

Frivolous? Complaining about spelling and levels of education? Get over yourselves.

Posted By Jennifer on December 15, 2009, 12:30 PM

I plan to road trip through Baja California in May, then fly to Lisbon and travel along the coast to Barcelona for about 3-4 weeks. I hope my Spanish is fluent by the time I come home to Lake Tahoe in time for July 4th.

Posted By Kirstin Cattell on December 15, 2009, 12:49 PM

Hopes and dreams for 2010:
(from an L.A. girl)

Cabo San Lucas in January!

Barcelona?
London?

Nashville, TN
Chicago
Washington
Vancouver

NYC

Posted By melanie on December 15, 2009, 4:12 PM

Probably a road trip across Canada, from Vancouver to Banff & back; this in 2010. In 2011, my Aussie friend & I are going on a 30 year anniversary trip to Iceland. We met 30 years ago in a youth hostel in Germany & have remained best friends ever since. We want to see Iceland before it really gets on the tourist track, so we'll do as much of a road trip around there as we can fit into 2 weeks.

Posted By Lynn on December 15, 2009, 10:01 PM

February - Las Vegas then on to Hawaii for week in Maui and Big Island
April - Washington DC to see cherry blossoms and war memorials with parents
June - Italy 12 days with tour group
Looking to do girls trip to NYC, weekend in Florida and maybe New England in the fall.

Posted By Diane on December 15, 2009, 11:52 PM

January................South AMerica cruise
February..................Adriatic cruise
March..............to Australia for a wedding and then three train trips.
April...........Working on going somewhere
May..............River boat cruise in FRance.

Posted By Traveler on December 16, 2009, 12:50 AM

My mother and I are going to China & Japan in Feb. 10', for 3 wks. Shanghai, Xian, Beijing, Tokyo. Will be hitting all the tourist spots - Great Wall, Terra cotta soldiers, Forbidden Palace, etc.. Her first time traveling this far. I'm the one that always goes international - Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Mynnmar, Egypt, Ghana, Caribbean.

Family reunion in 5/09 to South Carolina.

Posted By Karen on December 16, 2009, 1:54 AM

More trips around the Balkans from our base in Sofia. We will be blogging on future trips in Bulgaria, and for sure we'll get to Turkey, Greece, Serbia and beyond.

Posted By Ellis on December 16, 2009, 8:17 AM

For 2010 I am starting in Orlando going to the Capital Bowl... At the end of January I am heading to Ireland for my 35th birthday. February I will go to Miami and then at the end I will head out to Missouri. During June I will go to Spain for two weeks. I think I will also make some stop on some of my favorite places like Washington DC, Baltimore, Boston, State College PA, and who know where else! I love making last minute vacations if the right offer comes along!

Posted By Jeannie on December 16, 2009, 10:29 AM

I going to Egypt in January with Lindblad / National Geographic. I'm looking into Machu Picchu for the summer. Also a combination trip of a Bahamas cruise from Port Canaveral and staying to see the last of the Space Shuttles going up possibly in May.

Posted By Maria on December 16, 2009, 12:06 PM

Economy must be improving or a lot of you people are simply habitual liars. I am staying home and working so I can get my house paid off early (and soon). That way when everyone else returns from all these outrageous trips and they have to file bankruptcy I'll be doing okay and then I can go on a vacation if I choose. Besides, I have been to a lot of those places (and even lived in some of them) and I like my own backyard more than most of those places.

Posted By Carolina on December 16, 2009, 12:41 PM

January - Portugal for 10 days
April - Vietnam for 15 and Seoul, S.Korea for 2 on the way back
July - Paris for 10 days for nephews's bDay
October - Central Asia (all the "-stan's") for 22 days

I live to travel, and will continue to do so. Even in this economy I save on what I can and actually don't have any debt, so that I can keep traveling.

Posted By shopgirl6 on December 16, 2009, 5:12 PM

Just booked a beach house on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica for the entire month of March. Yippee! We plan to go to Spain-Portugal-Morocco later in the year.

Posted By Tom B. on December 16, 2009, 10:18 PM

to the western state traveler, you will find ca(southern),utah, colo, nev quite warm, actually warm but yosemite, las vegas, all of utah & colo are fabulous. we have a condo in denver and go there often, sometimes driving I-70 and we live in so cal. we're off to denver in jan 10 and probably italy when we can come to agreement! we will also probably go to texas and spend 2 weeks or so and the northwest if the time is there.

Posted By sarah d petersen on December 17, 2009, 2:38 AM

In June, I will be going to South Africa with friends for the World Cup for three weeks. I am also going to Victoria Falls in Zambia/Zimbabwe, and will be spending two days in Lisbon on the return trip. I will also be in Las Vegas and Savannah next year

Posted By Ryan Schmehr on December 17, 2009, 9:26 AM

Hopefully my husband & I are going to go back to Costa Rica near Lake Arenal/Volocano. We want to see more of Costa Rica, last May, 09, we were in the upper west coast area. Any suggestions for good places to stay economical lodging, day trips would be great!

Posted By Luanne on December 17, 2009, 9:58 AM

Chelem, Mexico
Tokyo & Osaka, Japan
Hawaii (if we can swing it after a West Coast work trip)

Posted By Dina Lewis on December 17, 2009, 10:07 AM

All booked to spend 11 days on the Greek island of Corfu in May. We have never stayed in one place for more than 5 days but fell in love with this island on a cruise earlier this year and decided to enjoy a leisure filled visit to this heavenly location. We are staying in a small hotel in the village of Agios Stefanos and our daughter and son-in-law will be coming over for the last five days for their first visit to the wonderful country of Greece. Can hardly wait for May!!

Posted By Gayle on December 17, 2009, 10:14 AM

Jan 9-17 my husband and I will go to Puerto Vallarta and stay at the palace resorts hotel there (all inclusive). Our dear friends from New Jersey will meet us there and we will sip many a cerveza and umbrella drinks while sunning, snorkeling and swimming. The guys served in VietNam together so there will be many stories, lots of laughter and a few tears. A great relaxing time after the bustle of the holidays. We are also celebrating our 14th wedding anniversary.
March 20-28 we will cruise the Caribbean on Celebrity Soltice, our sixth cruise. Another couple will join us. My husband, Tom, and Hugh used to be business partners. He and his fiancee are celebrating her birthday. Our stops will include San Juan, PR where we will see the rain forest, St Kitts where we will take a catamaran to Pinney's Beach for the day, and St Maarten for sailing and snorkeling. Massages, pampering, and umbrella drinks again await us on "at sea" days.
May 14 - 29 we will cruise again on Celebrity in the eastern Mediterranean. Leaving out of Rome we will stop in Sicily, Athens, Mykonos, Rhodes, Santorini, Ephesus Turkey, and Naples. Excursions to be determined. We are travelling with 5 couples this time; all the guys served in VietNam in the same unit in '68-'69. After the cruise some of us will continue by land to Positano, Italy for 4 days, enjoying the Amalfi coast.
Sept 17-Oct 2 Tom and I will go solo and do a Harvest Tour of the Wine Regions of Italy with the Loretta Paganini School of Cooking. for a culinary tour in the Genova area. We will stay in Camogli on the Italian Riviera in the Liguria region and travel out from there each day to see Cinque Terre, Portofino, and coastal Tuscany. We move to Lucca and see Rapolano, Siena, Acqui Terme, Strevi. Wine tastings, market tours, cooking classes with famous chefs, dining at the best restaurants and finally a White Truffle hunt with a licensed "truffolaio" followed by a lunch (including a tasting of the truffles) and wine. After the 10 day tour, Tom and I plan to visit Florence or maybe rent a car and explore on our own. I have been taking Italian lessons so that I will be able to enjoy the full flavor of this beautiful country.

Posted By Karen Porter on December 17, 2009, 10:25 AM

In June we are going to the Galapagos Islands and Quito. Can't wait to see the blue footed boobies!

Posted By Nnacy on December 17, 2009, 10:41 AM

My fiancee and I will be going to Florida in March to meet with friends and relatives. Epcot is on the agenda. In May we will be married and honeymoon in Tuscany. I believe Hawaii will be on the docket in summer and New England for the turning of the leaves. Maybe Cabo for whalewatching and billfishing.

Posted By Mike Tetlow on December 17, 2009, 11:23 AM

My partner and I are going to Paris for the first time in May. (14-19) We're not going with an itinerary, just going to figure it out when we get there!

Posted By Craig on December 17, 2009, 11:31 AM

Scuba diving in February in Saba, then professional class/vacation in November in Zihuatanejo, Mexico.

Posted By Kathy on December 17, 2009, 11:57 AM

We think it's the year of the barge cruise through France...should be total relaxation without the problems and passenger antics of regular cruises!! Failing this, there is always more of Eastern Europe. I'm still dying to see Dubrovnik.

Posted By Rose on December 17, 2009, 11:58 AM

I will be going to Brazil in March as part of an international component of my school's business program and spring break. I will be going to Rio and Sao Paulo and will probably check out some other places in Brazil and maybe visit Buenos Aires. Should be a great time!

Posted By Brad on December 17, 2009, 12:09 PM

After a long illness, I'm finally well enough (and have enough time off work again) to travel, even if we aren't going far from home. We are going to Seattle and Vancouver this summer. My husband has never been to Canada, so I'm excited to rediscover the city with his fresh eyes.

Posted By Melissa on December 17, 2009, 12:23 PM

I'll be going to Morocco in April with two friends for 3 weeks. The first two on a GAP tour (they are great... went to Laos and Vietnam with them last year) and then a week to revisit favorite places or ones the tour missed that we want to see.

In Sept-Oct. I hope to be in India for a pilgrimage and to visit friends.

Posted By Hettie on December 17, 2009, 12:34 PM

I am going to Arizona to see family I have not seen in many years in January.
Driving to Canada to take the 'snow train' with my husband for his birthday in February.
Driving to the Keewenaw Peninsula for my oldest sons' graduation from Michigan Tech next December.
Would love to have the money and time to travel much more, but alas, life has a way of tying us down. I feel blessed to be able to do what I am.

Posted By Laura on December 17, 2009, 12:50 PM

In mid-January we're doing a 2-week cruise through the Caribbean, from Aruba to Trinidad to Grand Turk & points in between.
In late April we're taking a transatlantic cruise from Ft. Lauderdale to Copenhagen, with stops in Portugal, Spain, France, England, Belgium, The Netherlands, Norway and Sweden.
This summer we hope to drive out to visit relatives in Saskatchewan, via the Tetons and Yellowstone.
In September we're taking a transatlantic cruise from England to NYC, via Ireland, Iceland, Greenland, and a few places in Canada.

Posted By Barb on December 17, 2009, 1:13 PM

In January, Husband and I are running the Walt Disney World marathon so 4 days in Florida. In May, out to Estes Park, Colorado for hiking. In November, taking Mum back to her childhood haunt, London England, for 8 days!

Posted By Corrie on December 17, 2009, 1:32 PM

I, too, find it ironic that there are so many negative comments about traveling on a travel site! I would hope that most people who are taking "big" trips have saved for them for a period of time, and are not going into credit card debt to go. That said, travel is an essential part of my family's budget; I put aside money every month in a CapitolOne interest bearing money market account.

We're ending 2009 with a trip to New York to visit family for the holidays, and will also explore NYC for a few days. In April, we'll drive to Baja California to just hang out in the sun near the quiet town of Mulege. I'm trying to put together a cruise to Antarctica for November to celebrate a milestone birthday; if that doesn't work, we may go to the Galapagos instead.

(BTW, we went to South Africa for a month this year -- I used air miles, so we only paid a small amount for tax; we did 2 safaris, but both had "pay for 2 nights get the third free" offers; we stayed in B&Bs (average $50 USD/night for a family of 3) and an apartment for the week in Cape Town (2 bed, 2 bath with a washer/dryer and view of the harbour and Table Mountain for approx $600, thanks to a favorable exchange rate at the time of booking); and drank great wine that was less than a coke in the US.)

Posted By Kelly on December 17, 2009, 1:33 PM

The Cotswolds! It will be my first time back in eleven years, and my friends and I are renting the same charming cottage in the town of Broadway.
Garden touring by day, and long walks through the fields followed by a pint at the local pub "Crown and Trumpet" by night.

Posted By Wendy Dreaney on December 17, 2009, 1:38 PM

So far, my husband and I have 3 trips planned for the first half the year and are still working on the second half.

January - one week Baja cruise

February - 10 days in New Orleans area for Mardi Gras and visiting plantations and "Cajun country" in S. LA

May - 9 days in Charleston,SC/Savannah, GA areas

Posted By Di on December 17, 2009, 1:40 PM

Hoping to go to Turkey in summer. I have a friend who has a house on the river by the sea.

Posted By robin on December 17, 2009, 1:44 PM

I'm quitting my job and taking the opportunity to visit Australia, New Zealand & South Africa!

Posted By Anne Marie on December 17, 2009, 1:47 PM

Going to Alaska for salmon and halibut fishing in July 2010. Alaska is an outdoorsman's paradise. Forget the cruise, fly to Anchorage and explore (as we did in '08.) Don't neglect fishing. It's a ton of fun even if you are a novice. We sent back 65 lbs of filets on our first trip! And they take dollars (of course) not Euros.

Posted By Mike on December 17, 2009, 1:52 PM

We are taking a summer, family vacation to San Diego. We plan on going to the zoo, Wild Animal Park and Balboa Park museums. We also plan to spend time at the state parks and beaches.

Posted By Tisha Goble on December 17, 2009, 1:55 PM

I travel with my 22 year old daughter. This year we cannot decide where to go so we will let Budget Travel decide for us. The best deal they show us next month is where we will go during her spring break. Greece and Ireland have been looking good for the last month or so. BT show us the deals.

Posted By PB on December 17, 2009, 1:56 PM

In June, my husband, three kids (ages 9, 7 and 5) and I will be visiting Tunisia. We are going with another family. We are excited to learn and meet the people of a culture we know little about.

Posted By Leslie on December 17, 2009, 2:10 PM

In Feb, my wife and I are taking a one-year, seven-continent, twenty-five-country tour of the world. First to Patagonia, then to Antarctica, and on to the Galapagos, Machu Picchu, Nepal, Dubai, Egypt and London for New Years are several stops on the adventure. Been planning for 4 years, can't wait until it's finally wheels up!

Thanks to Budget Travel for the MANY tips and ideas we have gleaned from your pages over the years!

Posted By Jeff on December 17, 2009, 2:17 PM

Going to Big Corn Island off the Caribbean coast of Nicaragua with a friend. Isolated, undiscovered white sand beaches and turquoise water. Can't wait til February!!

Posted By FinnSailor on December 17, 2009, 2:57 PM

May - Los Angeles
August - Toronto
October - Hopefully, Jamaica

Posted By Anne on December 17, 2009, 2:57 PM

Going to Argentina and Chile for 4 weeks, to celebrate new years, then Chile to the shore, Vina del Mar; then to the Atlantic coast of Argentina, then to San Luis province and back to Mendoza, wine country.
Also, I'll be there to see the 2010 Dakar Rally.

Posted By Antonio on December 17, 2009, 3:05 PM

My husband and I will be celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary in June. We can't decide which of two things to do: the Rocky Mounain Train trip from Vancouver to Alberta or a road trip down Sky Line Drive and the length of Blue Ridge Parkway. Either trip would be nice. Nancy

Posted By Nancy on December 17, 2009, 3:07 PM

Heading to Germany in late March / early April
Munich
Garmisch
Fussen

Posted By Ship on December 17, 2009, 3:16 PM

I am planning a trip to Athens Greece & Madrid Spain. I will be traveling in March of 2010. Traveling alone I will meet some friends in both countries.

July of 2010 I am planning a trip to either London or Paris for 7 days...

Finally I plan to see Rio, in November or December of 2010.

Posted By Alonzo Blowe on December 17, 2009, 3:22 PM

My husband and I will be going to Calcutta, India on Jan 14.

Posted By Daryl on December 17, 2009, 3:26 PM

My lover and I will be celebrating our birthdays in September in Greece. Maybe a side trip to Croatia or Italy. Who knows, maybe it'll be a honeymoon too!

Posted By Kathy on December 17, 2009, 3:29 PM

My wife and I are going on a Panama Canal cruise in January. In March we are headed to Hilton Head for a week to visit our grandson, then to Palm Springs in April to be with our other grand children.

Posted By Daron Phay on December 17, 2009, 3:33 PM

We are planning a 12 day trip to southern Italy in Jul 2010. Hope to see a lot of the country, and as an avid photographer, hope to get some good pictures. My wife's grandparents originally came from Italy, and she would like to see the country her grandparents came from.

Posted By Robert T on December 17, 2009, 3:59 PM

I will be heading to:

January - Vail, CO for two weeks

February - taking my nephew to NYC for three days

July - Montana

July - Romania for ten days and then on to either Rome or the Croatian coast.

Posted By Danny on December 17, 2009, 4:10 PM

My wife and I are taking a 14 day glacier discovery cruise tour, through Alaska, in mid May.

Posted By Larry Niece on December 17, 2009, 4:13 PM

We are having our family reunion in August of 2010 in Orlando, and all the family members are renting homes. It turned out to be a good deal, and a good location.

Posted By Corbie Johnson on December 17, 2009, 4:15 PM

Hey, Working Stiff........I'm a working stiff, too. I live in a trailer and drive a Honda Civic with more than 200,000 miles on its speedometer. Simply, traveling is my priority and I live frugally to make it happen. Why? Because traveling is my passion and makes my life complete. I am a more interesting person because I travel. We people who have listed our 2010 destinations in this website- we're not bragging, we're sharing our excitement!

Posted By Natalie on December 17, 2009, 4:20 PM

Next fall -- to Bhutan for the fall festivals at as many Monestaries as we can fit in! We have already been to Bhutan and seen some of the spring dances. And, I must see the monks dance the Black Hat Dance before I die. My husband says Bhutan should be numbers one, two, and three on everyone's bucket list!

Posted By Martha K Wivell on December 17, 2009, 4:31 PM

I'll be visiting Greece and Turkey in April with about 20 fellow travel-club members. In August, I'll be traveling to England to attend a friend's wedding and to do a bit of sightseeing--revisiting places that I saw on my first trip abroad, 30 years ago.

Posted By Krista on December 17, 2009, 4:34 PM

I'm getting stoked for a trip to Costa Rica the end of February. I'm going solo, but will join a tour group from Britain when I arrive in San Jose. Can't wait to let my camera loose in such a wondrous sounding place! In August, I plan to do another 'bucket list' trip and see Carlsbad Caverns...overcoming my claustrophobia enough to take one of the off the beaten path tours and do some crawling around in tight spaces!

Posted By hoboannie on December 17, 2009, 4:57 PM

June: Denver
July: Miami
to rock concerts: U2
Hopefully both!

Posted By Marilee on December 17, 2009, 5:02 PM

Going to Turkey, Croatia to pick up a cat, and hopefully to Norway. I would love to know what to look for and where to stay in Croatia, a first for me.

Posted By Kiturah Humphrey on December 17, 2009, 5:09 PM

2 "bucket list" trips: San Francisco in late May or June and Sicily in September (as part of our annual visit to family in Italy). If any of the Italians decide to pop over while the euro remains dominant, we'll be doing Florida sightseeing again, as that's where we are.

Posted By Judi on December 17, 2009, 5:23 PM

In late Sept/Oct, my daughter, son-in-law and I will rendezvous with my daughter's best friend, who's husband is Air Force and stationed in Germany. We will meet in Edinburgh, then travel to London, Paris and on to her home in Bavaria. Just firming up dates and starting to make arrangments.

Posted By Karen on December 17, 2009, 5:24 PM

Hope to go back to Palm Desert in February or March, then off to Switzerland, Germany & France in July. Trying to talk my hubby into a golf trip to the Dominican Republic (still working on it)

Posted By Gerrie on December 17, 2009, 5:31 PM

Our son and his college band are the only US representatives participating in the Edinburgh Tattoo in Scotland in August. My wife, daughter and I have decided to burn our Skymiles & Hilton Honors points to go spend 10 days in Edinburgh and London in August.

Posted By Irv W on December 17, 2009, 5:55 PM

My wife and I are going to take a trip to Sicily, specifically Catania and the surrounding area in mid to late September. We'll be meeting up with 40-50 other retired military "SPATS" (SPace Available Travelers) who have an Autumn "get together" for several days each year.

Posted By Robert on December 17, 2009, 6:02 PM

Next year I am hoping to see Egypt (March or October), either Cambodia/China or Italy, and I'd like to go somewhere new in the US, like Boston or Seattle. Plus San Francisco for Easter, but that's not a new location.

Posted By Kim on December 17, 2009, 6:20 PM

I think it's great that there are so many people going to some incredible sounding places. I too hope to do some once I'm back working again. Only planned trip in 2010 thus far is driving up to Rhode Island in May to visit friends & attend the Air Show they have in Narragansett. Though my girlfriend & I have talked about a Carribbean vacay. We're hopeful we can do this in 2010. Neither of us have ever been to the Carribbean. So any suggestions as to which island would be a nice place to see for our first trip would be most welcomed. I see that they have some wonderful deals on here. Just unsure which would be great to see on a limited budget. Ideas are welcomed. Enjoy your trips. I think that's awesome!

Posted By TheQman on December 17, 2009, 6:36 PM

In February my husband and I and another couple are spending two weeks in Troncones and Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico.

Also in the plans are to spend some weeks in September traveling in Italy.

Posted By D, Edwards on December 17, 2009, 6:57 PM

Festivals, food and races:
Jan-Feb: 24 Hours of Daytona, Shuttle Launch,
March: Shuttle launch with son, Yankee's training camp. St. Pete. This is last year of the shuttle's operation
June, Formula 1 Race of Canada, with son
June 28, Formula 1 Race of Europe, Valencia, Spain
summer: Galapagos
October: Truffle festival, Alba (Piemonte) Italy. Wife & I went to similar one in Umbria in 2006, and found real food paradise. Plus this one is near Barolo, home of the world's (at least my vote) greatest red, "the wine of kings, the king of wines." We rent an apartment, travel to eats and watch local. I make annual trip to Italia to re-kit my roots, home of paretns, as Mom born near there
plus a trib, maybe Thailand (again, been 5 years), for my Asia fix

Posted By Gaetano Guttadauro on December 17, 2009, 7:33 PM

For the past 5 years I have gone to Spain to participate in a full-immersion school in English for Spanish business people and then travel about Spain.
I expect to be going to México and Guatemala for my work in Mayan archaeology.

Posted By capnDave on December 17, 2009, 8:18 PM

My husband & I & another couple are taking a Mediterranean cruise on Celebrity Equinox in early May; visiting Italy, Turkey & Greece. We're staying 2 nights in a convent in Rome.

Posted By Mary on December 17, 2009, 8:44 PM

My wife and I are doing a 10 day Northern Europe cruise on Princess in June.

Posted By Pat on December 17, 2009, 9:14 PM

May - Great Smokies and Natchez Trace
July - Oregon, Washington, Banff
October - Ireland for three weeks, plan on renting a car and hitting the highlights

all trips are my husband and myself.

Posted By Jo Anne Vaughn on December 17, 2009, 9:29 PM

JANUARY - ringing in the new year on LANGKAWI ISLAND, MALAYSIA with my hubby (sheraton) for sun, relaxation and scuba diving, then SINGAPORE for a day to visit a friend, then QINGDAO, CHINA for a work trip (hanyuan hotel, chengyang area), then SEOUL, KOREA for a few days to visit family and maybe even catch my cousin's wedding, then off to HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM to visit a friend i haven't seen in 5 years!

FEBRUARY - from vietnam, off to SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA for a short visit with friends, then to SAN FRANCISCO, CA to celebrate my mom's birthday for a long weekend, then finally home to NEW YORK, NY (after being away for two months!).

MARCH - a long weekend with my hardworking sister for her birthday to EL SALVADOR (either LA PAZ or SUCHITOTO). also hoping to do a weekend in FORT WORTH, TX to finally meet my not-so-new niece.

APRIL - another trip to QINGDAO, CHINA for work

MAY - JAMAICA (not sure where yet) for a long weekend with my hubby

JUNE - back-to-back weekend weddings in NANTUCKET, MA and then TUSCANY, ITALY. then a return to QINGDAO, CHINA for work at the end of the month into JULY.

JULY-AUGUST - everyone else gets out of new york so we like to stick around, but i would like to return to PARIS, FRANCE because i love paris.

SEPTEMBER - another work trip to QINGDAO, CHINA

NOVEMBER - my annual anniversary vacation (not sure where yet but will most likely involve biking and/or diving).

DECEMBER - hoping to stay in new york for all of the holiday parties, but another work trip to QINGDAO, CHINA may be in store. maybe SAN FRANCISCO, CA to spend xmas with my family. otherwise, VERO BEACH, FL to spend xmas with my husband's fam.

2010 is a busy year!

Posted By christine on December 17, 2009, 11:42 PM

Holland
Italy-Venice
korea

Posted By amelia L kim on December 18, 2009, 1:05 AM

2010
January.....Vietnam and Singapore
February ..Xi'an, China??
June ........Wisconsin
July .........Mexico
August .....France
October ...Guangxi, China??

Posted By Phuong on December 18, 2009, 2:31 AM

Looking forward to an extended family trip (husband and I, children and grandchildren) to Costa Rica in the summer. Travel broadens the scope of our minds and allows us to learn so much about our world and the people with whom we share it!

Posted By Ursula on December 18, 2009, 2:33 AM

We're headed to Kauai in January to meet up with friends for a week. In September, we're returning to French Polynesia to celebrate our 5th wedding anniversary. We honeymooned there and visited Rangiroa, Bora Bora, and Huahine...haven't decided which islands we'll visit this time for our 10-day trip.

Posted By Scott & Nicki on December 18, 2009, 8:27 AM

going in march to turkey 13 days with gate 1; great deal on trip; cant wait; anyone else going or been there?

Posted By charlie-sandy on December 18, 2009, 9:06 AM

We are planning a trip to Canadian Rockies for 10 days. visiting Banff and jasper national park in the summer. Also, planning a trip to French Polynesia for diving(we have been there before and find out the best diving is in French Polynesia.

Posted By Panteha Kelly on December 18, 2009, 9:09 AM

We'll ring in the new year in Berlin, Germany then head back home to Washington, DC.

In May we'll take a trip to Napa Valley.

We'll take a few weekend trips to Indiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania to visit friends and family.

No fall/winter 2010 travel plans yet, but we still have plenty of time to plan!

Posted By Anne R on December 18, 2009, 9:14 AM

Wow 191 comments? I could easily list where I WANT to go but let's be realistic. I have 2 destinations in mind:

Los Angeles
Colombia

Posted By Eric on December 18, 2009, 9:45 AM

We hope to finally go on a European Christmas Market river cruise in December, possibly one between Prague and Budapest.

Posted By Rick Gollhofer on December 18, 2009, 9:51 AM

In late January me, my husband and 4 year old son are going to India for 3 weeks and while going will make a stopover in England for extra 5 days planning to see London and Edinburgh. I know its going to be cold but we want to escape the traditional travel months.

Posted By Preety on December 18, 2009, 10:13 AM

I'm going on the new RCCL largest ship in the world Oasis, to the Carribean!

Posted By Kelly Greene on December 18, 2009, 10:21 AM

My friend (Polly) and I are making our second trip to Paris in two years. We'll spend 10 days in early Dec. Can hardly wait.

Posted By Lori on December 18, 2009, 1:22 PM

We are travelling to;-

Jan/Feb - North Island of New Zealand - bike touring
March - Central Florida North of Orlando - Lake County - golfing - very cheap!
April - Bike touring in Eastern Washington State
June - Bike touring around Thesan Juan Islands, Wash State
Aug-Sep - Backpacking around Scandinavia - copenhagen, Stavanger, Bergen, The Fjords, Oslo, Stockholm, Helsinki, St Petersburg and Moscow
Nov - bike touring in vietnam

Posted By George Aitken on December 18, 2009, 1:39 PM

My husband and I have traveled to many places in the world but next year we plan to visit the National Parks in this country,probably in May or June.Then later a few short driving trips to the South,New Orleans,Savannah,or Charleston. Those long overseas flights are getting to be too tiring.

Posted By Mary Koeneman on December 18, 2009, 3:05 PM

I have been saving money for the past five years and had no clear idea of what I was saving for. I have decided that since I am 24, not married, have no children and have yet to buy a house it is the perfect time for the once in a life time opportunity to backpack around europe.It will start march 2010. I plan on doing the budget route... staying in b&bs etc. Buying a Eurail pass and visiting as many places my funds will allow.. then back home to the real world, the stress, the commitments. Wish me luck!I open to suggestions of things i must do while I am away.

Posted By JJ on December 18, 2009, 4:21 PM

My Mom, Dad, Aunt, Uncle and myself are going to Ireland in July 2010. No definite dates or itinerary yet, just having fun researching and deciding.

Posted By Michele Lagoy on December 18, 2009, 5:02 PM

My friend and I will be traveling to Malta for 11 days in April. We'll stay in one of the villages in Gozo for 4 days then go to Valletta for a week. We'll probably visit Sicily in a day-trip since it's only 30 minutes away from the capital, Valletta. It should be interesting being there around Easter time to see the rituals. I'm really excited about this trip.
I'm still unsure where we'll be going in the Fall, maybe Costa Rica or Mexico and Vermont for sure which I've been wanting to do for years.

Posted By sagezoey on December 19, 2009, 2:49 AM

Jan-Thailand for 30 days
Mar-Philippines for 30 days

Posted By Shawn on December 19, 2009, 6:33 AM

My husband and I are taking out 13 year old grand daughter to Barcelona by way of Paris this summer.

Any ideas about activities suitable for a teernager and us? She is a very accomplished dancer, so performing arts would be of interest.

Posted By Mary Ann on December 19, 2009, 2:01 PM

We're planning a trip to old-timey, kitchy sites on the middle west coast of Florida later this winter. We're also planning a trip to Yellowstone next Christmas.

Posted By TeamJ on December 19, 2009, 8:23 PM

Going the end of May and the beginning of June I will be going to Prague, Czech Republic. I am headed there by myself for a class about libraries and archives. Going to tour historic Prague, head to Bohemia and see the medieval towns there. Visit the beer history museum too!

Posted By kelly on December 19, 2009, 10:36 PM

I will be studying abroad in Istanbul from February through June. Before getting there, I will be spending a few days in London and after completing my study, I will spend three weeks making my way back to London by train, automobile, bicycle, thumb...?
I read Arianne Cohen's article about Istanbul in the most recent issue of Budget Travel and it inspired me to use my social network to find my own local tour guides. Hopefully it will pan out and save me some money in the process! What a timely and helpful article!
Having never been outside of North America (Mexico, Canada, and the Dominican Republic don't count), I'm looking forward to the adventure but am nervous!

Posted By Emmalee on December 20, 2009, 3:57 AM

Feb...to New Orleans for a day or two before we embark the NCL Spirit for a 7-day cruise
Sept...to San Francisco, then north to Oregon and Washington
DC...in the spring
and, of course, the beautiful NC coast and mountains in the spring and fall

Posted By Jill on December 20, 2009, 11:49 AM

India in March. A private tour of the Northwestern part with 7 others girls for 16days.

Posted By SALLY on December 20, 2009, 6:33 PM

This is in response to Moe's question about Egypt.

I went to Egypt in 2004 for 10 days. I registered with the Egyptian Government. The travel and tourism department. You fill a form on the site, tell them what you are looking for. They will send out your information to pre-screened tour groups that have met government standards and the tour groups will email you different tour options.

The only problem I had was when I arrived in Egypt the owner of the tour company tried to say that they had the booking but the deposit had not been. (I think he thought he could pull something over on two woman travellers--my sister let me deal with it.) I pulled out the receipts from the bank showing that the money had been wired to them. He kind of backed off after that.

MOE on a side note...make sure you carry toilet paper as there is often none in the washrooms but the attendents will give you some and then put out his /her hand and say "Backshe" a tip. You will here that everywhere you go. Many are very aggressive when asking if you are American. I am Canadian and once I said that the pnly thing they know about Canada is "Canada dry gingerale".

FROM MOE: In April me and my wife are planning an extended trip to Egypt. A short side trip to the valley of the kings in luxor is in the works. Still in the planning phases of a scuba diving destination on the red sea (any previous travelers with experiences there with any advice ?? please help
thanks )

Posted By Dawn on December 20, 2009, 11:57 PM

In March my husband and I are going to Australia. We're going to spend three months traveling the east coast in a motorhome.

Posted By Noreen on December 21, 2009, 1:31 AM

We have an exciting 7 week trip planned for Turkey + beginning at the end of March. 20% of the time we'll be on an organized tour (our first ever) and the rest of it is doing what we do best - travelling where and when the spirit (and the av ailability of rare birds to see)takes us. The plus is a 1 week stay on the isle of Lesvos.

Then in September we are tentatively planning to visit San Miguel de Allende on a road trip from Arizona where we live.

And that's all we have planned so far.

Posted By Debbie on December 21, 2009, 12:15 PM

I am hoping to make it out west to get some good photographs from some of the National Parks in Utah and Wyoming. I also plan to go to Peru to see the ruins at Machu Picchu in July.

Posted By Rick W. on December 21, 2009, 1:14 PM

My husband and I are planning Ireland in June or July -- 2 weeks or so. I haven't read much about Ireland on this site -- I know that it has become rather pricy. We'll probably take a "military hop" to England and head to Ireland from there. Any ideas on ways to watch our $ but still have a memorable vacation?

Posted By Fran on December 21, 2009, 4:56 PM

Going to San Pedro Belize Feb. 3 - Feb. 10

Posted By Scott on December 21, 2009, 8:48 PM

Going home to Germany. Have been 2 years never come back home since i am working in Bali.

Posted By David on December 21, 2009, 9:12 PM

Egypt!

Posted By Karen on December 21, 2009, 10:13 PM

Hey Friends,

Last week as it was a big weekend i.e 14 - 15 - 16 Aug 2009, so we decided to head to this beautiful resort in Hyderabad called Songs of Earth... we were two couples and we wanted to relax and have some fun...

This resort is located at Shankerpally nearby gandipet on the way to ocean park.... The resort is beautifully designed and developed by some adventure enthusiasts.... the rooms are quite different and have a unique design... we were lucky we got deluxe rooms.... the rooms are quite neat, tidy & well maintained.... and they also have sliding mirror doors which is not quite oftenly seen in other resorts....

Coming to food... if you book a room then you get complim

View next photo entary breakfast .... so did we get our morning breakfast which was quite decent..... Lunch & Dinner are ala carte and are not included in the room package.....

This resort is a perfect place for people who love adventure..... and in the room booking price these adventure activities are free... we did rock climbing, burma bridge, archery, tug of war... and they also have beautiful mini golf course which is beautifully designed.....

we played golf, cricket and did swimming too.... swimming pool is not that big but have to adjust they told us that they are coming up with a bigger swimming pool too.... so it was decent enough for us.....this place is also good for day outing with a group.... i mean if you are a group of 20 or 30 people its a perfect outing experience..... you can come in the day and leave in the evening completely satisfied......

the resort is quite huge..... and they have BMX cycles... those were really fun.... we did drove around the resort on these cycles which were really a welcome change after driving our bikes for a long period.....

we had a great time at this resort.... i would suggest everyone to visit this place....
u can also check their site for more info... www.songsofearth.org and if you book in advance it will be useful for you....

In 2010 i will visit again this resort

Posted By Rama Krishna on December 22, 2009, 7:35 AM

Rome, Tuscany and Sorrento and overnight stays in Assisi and Venice. Tour booked thru Insight Tours for Travel in Mid-May 2010. Very excited about this trip.

Navarre Ohio

Posted By Carol Cross on December 22, 2009, 8:01 AM

2 weeks down the West Coast, from Seattle to San Diego...

Posted By Jennifer on December 22, 2009, 4:02 PM

I recently moved to Hong Kong to teach and some of the trips I have in the making for 2010 are:

Feb: Cambodia- an organized tour(looking for an off the beaten path type of tour)
April : Thailand for a week
Summer -- hopefully Tibet and China for 3 weeks
Summer -- back to the US to DC and Napa to visit friends and family
Fall - who knows what's next??? -- I do have an October break.....
Some long weekends may consist of: Cebu, Macau, Hainan, and other spots around Hong Kong. I hope to go camping on the beach over there!

Posted By Jessica Robinson on December 22, 2009, 4:13 PM

February - Peru (Lima, Cusco and a little beach time)

June - Guatemala for a Habitat for Humanity Build (volunteer vacations are the best)

Who knows what the second half of 2010 will bring? I get more vacation time in September...

Posted By Jenni on December 22, 2009, 10:22 PM

MAY: France, Greece, Turkey and Kazakhstan

June: Washington DC

July: New Jersey

August: Sweden

that's all so far...

Posted By Danielle on December 23, 2009, 1:20 AM

I'm a starving Grad student who works part time, but always puts away 5% of every paycheck for traveling. My 2009 savings is paying for:
A wk roadtrip through Florida in Jan

A 4 day vacation to NYC in March

3 night trip to Cabo for friends 30th bday in April

Two trips to Seattle for a wedding in May and marathon in June

A week in London in November for best friends wedding.

Sign up for every airline and travel websites sale alerts and you would be shocked how cheap you can do a vacation!

Posted By Lindsey on December 23, 2009, 10:58 AM

my friend and i are going to japan on jan. 4th. in tokyo we're going shopping in ginza and will visit the national museum in ueno park. later we take the bullet train to kyoto and nara. looking forward to culinary experiences in ponto-cho and temple visits.

Posted By reid smith on December 24, 2009, 11:14 AM

I have several trips planned for next year. In April I'll be going to England and Ireland with friends. In June I'm planning on going to Bonaire with family, In July I'm going to Spain with a friend and I'm hoping to return to Ireland with family in August. I love to travel and look for any excuse I can find.

Posted By Debbie on December 24, 2009, 3:49 PM

12/24/09

Happy Holiday's Everyone!!!!

I have so many places on my list and my goal is to visit all 50 states at least once in my lifetime. But for 2010, travel friend & I have the following destinations on our list of places to explore:

Memphis, TN

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
April 23 – May 2, 2010

Toronto Downtown Jazz Festival
June 25 – July 4, 2010

2010 ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL
July 2 - July 4, 2010

San Antonio, TX

Las Vegas

What can I say, we love music.....

Posted By Tara in Baltimore, Md on December 24, 2009, 4:02 PM

I believe that anyone who truly loves to travel will find the time and money to do so. My husband and I take at least 4 trips a year. We make $10,000 less than my sister who complains about never going anywhere. Budget Travel is full of fun, cheap destinations and I always check the hot deals for trip ideas. So far planned for 2010 are a 1 week trip to Roatan, Honduras in February (trial week to see if we can handle the bugs) Trip cost $1600 for 2 w/air and condo rental. Puerto Vallarta in April for 10 nights Trip cost $1450 for 2 w/air and ocean front condo. Acapulco and Ixtapa in July for free for work (HOT). Early November 8-nt Caribean cruise from San Juan PR to 7 islands. Trip for 2 cost $2000 w/air and 2 nights hotel in PR before and after cruise.

Posted By Keri in Providence, RI on December 26, 2009, 9:25 AM

Big Island, Hawaii in January, Santa Fe in July

Posted By Jonelle on December 26, 2009, 10:57 AM

Europe, Australasia, Canada in 2010. Follow along with me!

Posted By Keith on December 27, 2009, 11:05 AM

January: week in Tucson
Feb/March: 3 1/2 weeks: Hawaii, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam
June: week in Chciago
Sept/Oct: 3 1/2 weeks: Provence
Feb (hopefully): Panama Canal cruise

Posted By jean on December 28, 2009, 9:35 AM

I'm going to Iceland in January and New Zealand in August.

Posted By Black Brad on December 28, 2009, 10:08 AM

We are taking a transatlantic cruise that visits 11 countries in 18 days...We will stay in Copenhagen for additional 2 days and then visit Germany for an additional few days before flying home to St. Croix USVI

Posted By Debby on December 28, 2009, 10:12 AM

May 2010 My daughter and I will spend 2 weeks in the bush in Botswana viewing wildlife.

Posted By gail edwardson on December 28, 2009, 10:34 AM

I PLAN TO GO TO A FEW PLACES. LAS VEGAS, DISNEYWORLD AND HOPE TO VISIT NEW YORK. ALL TRIPS ARE FOR PURE FUN.

Posted By CAROL CANTU on December 28, 2009, 10:44 AM

A girlfriend and I are going to Spain in May. We are flying in/out of Madrid but will spend most time in Barcelona!

Posted By Emily Peterson on December 28, 2009, 10:50 AM

I am going to Seattle for a long weekend in January; a long weekend to Vancouver for the Olympics in February, a long weekend to Vegas in April, a long weekend to New York in May, and then to Berlin, Prague, Budapest, Vienna, Krakow, Warsaw, Moscow, Helsinki and Stockholm from the end of August thru late September. I turn 30 in November, so as a belated gift to myself I am already thinking of visiting a friend of mine in Romania from xmas and New Years next year. Buon voyage!!

Posted By Abe on December 28, 2009, 11:05 AM

We hope to do a land tour of Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, and Ecuador to supplement our cruise around South America in 2009.

Posted By A. Myron Johnson on December 28, 2009, 11:17 AM

We are headed to North Sulawesi, Indonesia, with a 2 day stop in Singapore on the way home, in May. We can't wait!!! There is a group of 12 people going with us.

Posted By Jenny on December 28, 2009, 11:24 AM

Going back to the west coast of Puerto Rico for ten days on New Year's day. I've never spent more than $1300 total (airfare, accommodations, car rental, all spending money including meals, airline fees for checking surfboard bags, departure taxes, and whatever else one pays for) on any trip I've been on, but I've had fantastic experiences everywhere I've been. I pay all my bills, have money saved, and have a separate savings account for travel (and I'm definitely not a rich person). I just make travel a priority in my life, but never spend more than I can afford on a trip. That's meant sleeping in a van on a couple of California surf trips...but I think that made the experience even richer :).

Posted By Amy on December 28, 2009, 11:43 AM

Los Cabos in March - annual week with closest friends.

Posted By annie on December 28, 2009, 11:52 AM

Going to Costa Rica. Arrival Date JAN 25, 2010.
3 days in San Jose. Then to Playa Azul for 5 days and Monteverde for 2 days. Back to San Jose for 5 days and we'll do some day trips out of the town. Return home February 10. Trip is paid for. Great deals on air fair and hotels and 8 days worth of car rental. I hate to be cold.

Posted By JAKE HENDERSON on December 28, 2009, 11:56 AM

March: cruise Holland & Belgium
May: Kentucky
July-Aug.: Cape Cod
late Aug: cruise London to St. Petersburg
October: Ireland

Posted By m.ryan on December 28, 2009, 11:57 AM

We have a few trips planned for 2010-Austin/San Antonio, Naples (FL) and Bradenton (FL). We live in Chicago so we always want to go somewhere warm. My husband is from the East coast and he likes the ocean. I lived in Austin and I like the SW vs SE so we're going to get the best of both worlds!!!

Posted By a.l. markoff on December 28, 2009, 12:00 PM

going to sun... Palm springs in late March

Posted By jim cammack on December 28, 2009, 12:10 PM

In Feb. we will take the puppy to Mammoth Mountain to see the snow.
In April my husband, our friend and I are going to Williamsburg and the surrounding area for a week.
In June my husband, the puppy and I will drive our RV to Oregon and stop at Lassen Natl. Park on the way home.
In Aug. my friend and I will got to Northern Idaho to visit a friend.
Italy is in the future, but not until 2011.

Posted By Robin Ballard on December 28, 2009, 12:15 PM

I am still in the planning phase for where I will go in Aug/Sept. On the shortlist at this time: for sure Ireland and then onward to 2 or 3 of the following: Montenegro, Turkey, Corsica, Prague, Aeloian Islands, Menorca or Formentera.
I will most likely travel alone although my brother may join me for part of it.
In Ireland I am going on a tour. Did a tour for the first time in my life earlier this year with a company called Vagabond. LOVED THEM! In 2010 I am planning a 5 day "adventure tour" (with Vagabond again)of northern Ireland. After that, I will travel independently. I plan to go to one or two mainland countries and get my fill of culture, museums, history, art, etc and then finish with a few days relaxing on an island, doing nothing more than chilling out on a beach!

Posted By Christy on December 28, 2009, 12:30 PM

January, a return trip to Maui with cousins, and April a Viking River Trip from Paris to Prague. October, a return trip to the Cancun area, and who knows what else in between

Posted By J BLUE on December 28, 2009, 12:30 PM

To Cape Town in August for 3 1/2 months

Posted By D LeFebvre on December 28, 2009, 12:31 PM

So far this is what 2010 looks like:
Ireland in March, Florida in June, and Cape Cod in October.

Posted By KRIS MORRISON on December 28, 2009, 12:48 PM

My significant other and I are planning on visiting The Biltmore in Ashville, NC in April. We are driving from NJ and plan on stopping to visit family to and from in North Carolina.

Posted By Gail Marie Brown on December 28, 2009, 12:53 PM

Paris and Vienna at Thanksgiving!
I studied abroad in Vienna and haven't been since 2006. I'm most excited about the Christmas markets- haven't been to those since 2004!

And of course, the family tradition of a week in June on Hilton Head Island, SC.

Posted By Lindsi on December 28, 2009, 12:55 PM

Headed to Rome and Sorrento in March and southwest England plus Wimbledon in June.

Posted By C J on December 28, 2009, 1:01 PM

I have already booked accommodations for Williamsburg, VA for the week that includes the Fourth of July, and I am going to Santa Fe the first full week in October, so that I can drive the short distance to Albuquerque for the annual hot-air balloon festival. I am also planning a short stay on St. George Island in Florida in late April, and I have one more week to plan, probably in September. I'll just need to be certain to pick a place that would not be affected by hurricane season then.

Posted By Jason on December 28, 2009, 1:10 PM

2010 is full of trips!!

February-March is Costa Rica
April is Las Vegas
September is Greece
October is Orlando, Fl

Bring it on!

Posted By Susie on December 28, 2009, 1:12 PM

I am going to be going to Bali this summer in July.

Posted By Diane Grexa on December 28, 2009, 1:21 PM

My wife & I are booked for Ecuador Feb. 3-24. Will visit mostly cities on the Andean corridor, especially Cuenca, and spend time on the Pacific coast.

Posted By Fritz M. on December 28, 2009, 1:22 PM

I'm trying to decide between Sicily and the South of France. Never been to either, tho I've been to Italy & France. Would appreciate input.

Posted By JanR on December 28, 2009, 1:25 PM

We are heading off to Cozumel in February for a week of diving and snorkling and to celebrate our 25th anniversary. The rest of 2010 I hope to make it to Spokane to visit some wineries and Montana, to Glacier National Park. Our regularly scheduled trips include Breckinridge and Estes Pask - we love to vacation in our home state too!

Posted By Mary on December 28, 2009, 1:26 PM

God willing, Philly in January, March/April Chile. I think the economy downward fall has hit many people. However, to judge what others do with their hard-earned money is not positive. I agree, one can wonder how people are able to afford these every month trips. Yet, I am only a city worker and believe me not rich by any means. I can tell you that people will save for what they want. I have a vacation account and I save 200 dollars a month for any vacation I want to take. The importance of what travel gives me is too valuable to give up.

Posted By faithzp on December 28, 2009, 1:37 PM

My husband and I will be traveling to Florida's Gulf coast to get away from the snow for a week this winter. In the spring to Cabos, MX for our first time and last in the Fall to Washington DC.

Posted By Tammi on December 28, 2009, 1:38 PM

We have always wanted to travel to Tiptonville, TN and Reelfoot lake to see the eagles nesting in the winter. Our travel dates are not firm yet but the prime time window is January through early March. We will spend a couple of days at an inn (preferably a B&B) and just take in the wonder of Eagle watching!

Posted By Ilene and Dave on December 28, 2009, 1:39 PM

Barra de Nexpa, La Manzanilla and Puerta Vallarta with some great friends!

Posted By C&R on December 28, 2009, 1:42 PM

This year I'm "observing" my forty-fifth birthday and wish to make it really special. I've been wanting to visit New Zealand for the longest time, especially after seeing the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, and am hoping to make it my birthday present to me!

Posted By Sarah on December 28, 2009, 1:47 PM

In April, I am taking my 18 year old son and a bud of his (like my surrogate son) to Cancun, Mexico so they can experience the warmth of the Carribean sand, sun and water. In May, hope to attend a friends wedding in Portugal if I can afford it and in October, visit my sister in San Antonio, Texas. Love to travel!

Posted By Tracy on December 28, 2009, 1:50 PM

Going to Italy and Greece this summer. It is the birthday present for my 16 year old twins. Looking for ideas!

Posted By lmccaffrey on December 28, 2009, 1:51 PM

Six of us are heading from Pittsburgh to Southern California in November 2010 to Los Angeles and San Diego area. From there we will drive over to Las Vegas for a few days - youngest son turning 21. Our annual family vacation - been taking kids at least once a year for 20 years. Exploring the U.S. one trip at a time.

Posted By Jeanne V on December 28, 2009, 1:51 PM

I'm taking a HAL 70-day cruise around South America on the Prinsendam. I'm leaving mid-January

Posted By Barbara on December 28, 2009, 2:00 PM

We are planning a trip to Tibet and Nepal for trekking in the Mt. Everest region. We may go to Moab, Utah for a short domestic trip also to visit the parks in the area.

Posted By Mandy on December 28, 2009, 2:07 PM

January- Puerto Rico- our annual warm weather vacay
February- Annual snowboarding
May- Washington DC to visit family and see the sites
September- San Francisco
December- Machu Picchu and Cuzco, Peru

Posted By Amy H on December 28, 2009, 2:12 PM

In May we'll be at Folly Beach, SC outside of Charleston for a week. We've rented a house that sleeps 18 for a family reunion. There will be trips into Charleston and the surrounding area on top of beach time.

In October we're taking a Rhine River cruise from Basel, Switzerland to Amsterdam with extra days at the end in Amsterdam. This is the third year in a row we've gone to Europe, and we love it. We always try to do something off of the beaten tourist path in additon to the tried and true tourist spots. Last year we attended a soccer (football) game in London where we found the fans as interesting as the match.

Posted By Penny Trick on December 28, 2009, 2:14 PM

I'm going to England! I didn't make it over this year for my annual trip to visit friends I met on exchange in 1994 so will be extra happy to be there in 2010. From there I'll head to Provence to visit a friend whose one-year stay has become indefinite. Wish I could go more places but that will eat up all my vacation for the year.

Posted By Suzie Slota on December 28, 2009, 2:14 PM

I will be spending Feb-mid April at my newly rehabbed ruin now cottage in the sleepy fishing village of Tarpum Bay, Eleuthera Bahamas.
My friend and I spotted the windowless,doorless,roofless walls perched on a hill overlooking the Caribbean. We bought it, drew the design on squared paper, submitted it to the local building board, and hired a local builder. Kervin is the great grandson of the original owner. And, our house was the first cement building on Eleuthera.
It was finished in nine months, It is "the talk of the town", and watched over by our native neighbors when we are off island. We did this project via cell phone and two visits during construction. The village and we are a great mix. We love it, and we love our Bahamian friends.
Can't wait to leave the cold of northern Michigan for the pristine beaches and warmth of Eleuthera!

Posted By lynn larson on December 28, 2009, 2:14 PM

We will spend a month in France starting in mid-March; One week in the Loire Valley, one week in the Dordogne Valley, a week in Normandy and then a week in Paris. This time of year is about the best for good values in rental Gites.

Posted By C.G. Lyons on December 28, 2009, 2:16 PM

We are going to the Baltics, Russia and Scandinavia in May 2010 then Western Africa in December/January.

Posted By voyager 52 on December 28, 2009, 2:18 PM

I am going to Uganda in the first month of this year for work, but plan to return to East Africa later in the year for vacation. I will be part of a team doing the work for the WDL and UNESCO. Haven't been back in 36 years, so it will be exciting and nostalgic all at once!

Posted By Eve on December 28, 2009, 2:30 PM

For NYE, we're going to Boston for the NHL Winter Classic. January - Phoenix and North Carolina for family. February - Dallas for the NBA All-Star game. March - Whistler for snowboarding. April - Cleveland to visit my Dad's birthplace and a Cavaliers' game. Still working on the rest of the year, but will go to Napa and South Carolina at some point.

Posted By Lee on December 28, 2009, 2:34 PM

January we're going to Puerto Vallarta for 2 weeks. Have been to other places in Mexico, but haven't been there in several years.
In Oct/November we're going to Bueno Aires for 2 weeks. Going with my husband.

Posted By Mary on December 28, 2009, 2:35 PM

WHOO HOO I going to PERU!! With my sister and a friend we have known for 48 years. That's in April. In Sept we will be on Cape Cod for a family reunion. We are very fortunate to be able to plan these trips. Yes the economy is bad, but travel is the reason that I work. I don't get paid enough to go everywhere I would like to, or go as often as I would like to,but life is too short to ignore your passions...my passion is travel. I afford it by planning and economizing every way that I can. I don't stay at delux acomodations or travel first class...I'd travel last class if there were such a thing! To me the glory is the destination, not where I sleep/shower or how I get there.
Happy safe enjoyable travels to all..and anyone going to Peru thru Gate One in April...SEE YA!!

Posted By Olga on December 28, 2009, 2:35 PM

February, Cancun for a week. March, the California desert for two weeks, plus a few more days to the L.A. area for Easter with the kids. September 28, Livingstone,Zambia on safari visiting South Luangwa and Lower Zambezi returning on October 12th. We'll use Afica Travel Resource as our outfitters. Looking forward to this one. Any other trips may come up, but not like this one for 2010.

Posted By Stargazer on December 28, 2009, 2:39 PM

So many places I'd love to go - so few dollars after necessaries! So, according to my budget:
backpacking the Grand Canyon in May, with all of the kids.
a weekend getaway to KC with the hubby in October

Posted By Cynthia on December 28, 2009, 2:43 PM

Family annual vacation - going to Missouri for equestrian camping and trail riding, Golden Hills Trail Rides & Resort from May 15 to 22.

Girl friend getaway - Going to the World Equestrian Games at Kentucky Horse Park from September 25 through October 1.

Posted By Roxy Braband on December 28, 2009, 2:46 PM

In September both my husband and I plan to visit Greece and Turkey with the majority of time visiting the islands of Santorini and Mykonos.
We also are planning a trip to Las Vegas. Lastly, we visit Jensen Beach, Florida every April which is
beautiful, less crowded after the snowbirds leave and our personal heaven on earth! Temps are perfect then too.

Posted By Rosemary on December 28, 2009, 2:49 PM

In May, I will be taking my 10 yr old to Europe for a month...travelling from Italy, where we have rented a villa to Bavaria, Austria, Swizerland, Germany, Luxembourg and France (Paris)...Sooo excited!!

Posted By Travelling girl on December 28, 2009, 2:58 PM

I will be doing two package tours of Turkey starting in May 2010. After researching the cost of independent travel I decided I would come out way a head with doing two package tours back-to-back versus renting cars, riding public buses, and airplanes. But, if I had deeper pockets I would have been happier to go the independent route. I lose flexibility on a package tour. And I would like to spend much more time or a more leisurely pace while seeing the country. Small villages are the independent travelers most satisfying visits. A package tour has to sell itself by showing as much as possible in little time as possible. Take your choice...and pay up I guess.

Posted By Stephen R Douglas on December 28, 2009, 3:16 PM

Jan -Myrtle Beach, SC
Feb -Seattle, WA
Aug -FT Lauderdale, FL
Oct -San Diego, CA
Dec -Bangladesh for a wedding!

If I can squeeze more in...we'll see!!!

Posted By Linnette on December 28, 2009, 3:22 PM

In Jan, we will be going on a cruise to the Panama Canal,Costa Rica, Grand Cayman and Roatan. We sail each year with old military friends. Scuba is a must, but only two stops for it on this trip. We will be going back to Roatan for a week of diving in June.

Posted By Thomas Linek on December 28, 2009, 3:25 PM

2010 Confirmed Travels:

Feb.: Southern Caribbean cruise from San Juan, P.R.

March: Estes Park, CO (to snowshoe in Rocky Mountain N.P.)

May: Black Hills, S.D. (Badlands N.P., Mount Rushmore, & Deadwood)

Sept.: The Berkshires, MA (time share exchange)

Posted By Ed Golden on December 28, 2009, 3:25 PM

I am going to Australia and New Zealand in February and returning in March. I am sooo excited!!

Posted By Janet on December 28, 2009, 3:35 PM

France, Belgium and Italy for 3 weeks in April then hiking in New York and PA for a week or so in the fall.

May be our last trip to Europe though between the economy here, the value of the dollar vs Euro and the recent rash of airline terrorist scares. Love traveling by train when over there though and in the US too. Are hoping in the coming years we will catch up to Europe and Japan with high speed rail lines!

Posted By Kelly M. on December 28, 2009, 3:36 PM

We will be cruising for the first time in March from Galveston to the Western Caribbean (Cozumel, Grand Cayman and Jamaica).
Then, we'd like to visit the Crater Lake area including Lassen Volcanic and Redwoods National Park in Northern California in the Summer (we're National park buffs)!
The Ulrey Family
Dublin, Ohio

Posted By Mark Ulrey on December 28, 2009, 3:36 PM

For Ellie's and my 30th anniversary, we are going to northern Thailand for a week and Bhutan for two weeks. As wildlife lovers, we plan to see a tremendous amount of birdlife and a sprinkling of mammals.

In the early fall, we will be revisiting the Escalante river country for a backback/river trip.

pjay

Posted By Patrick on December 28, 2009, 3:41 PM

we'd like to cruise to Panama.

Posted By doug on December 28, 2009, 4:05 PM

The short list:

Le Center, Minnesota-best people anywhere!
Le Sueur, Minnesota-Green Giant Country
New Ulm, Minnesota-One of the best preserved German-American cities in the country.
Buffalo, New York
Denver, Colorado
Washington, DC.
Raleigh, NC
San Diego-great day trip
Lower Desert of So. Cal-great weather, great weekend
San Francisco--another great day trip
Seattle
Hawaii (Oahu)

Posted By LR on December 28, 2009, 4:09 PM

We are going to take a river cruise from Budapest up the Danube to Nuremberg then onto Oberamnergau to see the Passion Play in July, 2010

Posted By S. Gundlach on December 28, 2009, 4:09 PM

Panama

Posted By gaia on December 28, 2009, 4:15 PM

We are going to Madrid and Morocco in June! I have been fascinated with Morocco since I was kid. We plan on staying 4 nights in Madrid and then a week in Morocco (Marrakesh, Camel Trek to the Atlas Mountains, and Essauroia).

We also are going to try to go to Costa Rica in November!

I am looking forward to 2010!

Posted By Marie Doepken on December 28, 2009, 4:25 PM

I am planning on taking a cruise this year with my boyfriend, mother, sis/husband, and cousins...I've always been opposed to the idea of a cruise...assuming they were only for "tacky tourists"...but after a trip to the BVI earlier this month, I have a new appreciation for the traveling cities!! In some of the most deserted islands of the BVI we had such a hard time finding food and water, I thought a more inclusive vacation might be fun to try!! On a cruise you know where your next meal will be coming from!! Don't get me wrong, I LOVED the BVI!!! Just thinking I'll take it easy on the next vacation;) Now we just have to figure out which cruise line to book!!

Posted By Renae Abbate on December 28, 2009, 4:29 PM

My husband and I are taking a belated honeymoon in late March/April to drive the California coast. The plan is to start in wine country, visit San Fran, and then drive down to LA and San Diego, with stops in between.

Posted By Allison on December 28, 2009, 4:29 PM

Plan to travel on my motorcycle at least twice this summer/fall to the great twisty roads of South Dakota's Black Hills. Very affordable and great hospitality.

In May or June my wife and I are planning a 7-10 day California trip including San Francisco and Yosemite National Park. Fly/drive type vacation for our 15th anniversary.

Posted By Thad Friedeman on December 28, 2009, 4:34 PM

My college roommate and I will be going in May to the National Park on St. John in the USVI. In August we will be on the "Mother Love 2010 Tour" visting our respective children in New York, Chicago ( from NY by train), Ames Iowa and Louisville, with stops in St. Louis and Paducah, KY. Our motto is the same as the Iowa State Fair - "Non Stop Fun"

Posted By emartin on December 28, 2009, 4:39 PM

Ireland in March - meeting 2 sisters and a brother and in-laws for a week of B&Bing, probably in southern Ireland but I really want to see the Giant's Causeway and Belfast - we'll see what works.

Sanibel Island in May (with friend) and again in August (with spouse) - for my mental well-being.

Barcelona or Budapest in October - because my spouse has been to neither and I want him to see what I love about each city.

Posted By Lukehead on December 28, 2009, 4:46 PM

Early Fall to Venice for a special birthday treat for my wife. (A surprise, unless she reads it here!) Also a trip to either the Abacos or Eluthera.

Posted By Mike Drought on December 28, 2009, 4:52 PM

Had planned Scotland, Ireland & GB with our daughter & son-in-law for Sept, but now we will be grandparents in June.... so it's Vegas & Palm Springs in Feb, the Eastern Shore in Aug and maybe back to Cabo in early Dec.

Posted By Molly on December 28, 2009, 4:54 PM

I will be attending a conference and spending 2 weeks traveling around Turkey in April.

Posted By Karen on December 28, 2009, 5:03 PM

This spring, my wives and I are going to look over our property in Belize, we shall be staying in St. Ignacio at the Tropicool Hotel, rates very fair, very nice owners. In the summer we shall be heading out to Nice again, staying in our villa in the hills above the beach, the fall shall see us in Vancouver. We stay at the Vancouver Hotel, which we regard as the very best hotel in the city.

Posted By Colin Williams on December 28, 2009, 5:05 PM

I talked four friends in to going to Egypt and Jordan in March including cruising on Lake Nasser to Abu Simbel. I can't wait to see it from the water in the morning sun and in the evening illuminated. In contrast I'll be going to my favorite laid back beach town Mazatlan in December.

Posted By Joan Loomis on December 28, 2009, 5:12 PM

Atlanta and Sacramento in February; Singapore in April--all from Guam where we now live.

Posted By Liz on December 28, 2009, 5:13 PM

We wanted to escape the Wisconsin winter in February, but our budget suggested no flying, so we are compromising with a package at the Kalahari indoor waterpark in Wisconsin Dells. For $299 we got two nights, breakfasts, dinners, waterpark and theme park passes, and a spa credit.

Posted By egesicki on December 28, 2009, 5:16 PM

Jan 21, 2010...my husband and I will fly to Buenos Aires and then on to Ushuaia to board the M/S Expedition and head down to the 'White Continent'...Antarctica!! There we will be using zodiacs to do a bunch of 'landings' depending on the weather and sea conditions!! It should be awesome!

In April, 2010...we will be doing a 14 day transatlantic crossing (FL to Barcelona) on the Disney Magic! With a bunch of sea days and port calls at Castaway Cay (Bahamas), Madeira, Cadiz, Gibralter and Barcelona!

And in October, 2010...we are booked with OAT to go to Peru and Machu Picchu!! Machu Picchu is a place that I've been wanting to experience ever since I was a teen and first read about it in an issue of National Geographic!

Posted By betty l on December 28, 2009, 5:18 PM

We are joining about 15 others that we often travel with and going to Egypt and Jordan from Feb 25th to April 15 2010. Can't wait!

Posted By judith Jenkins on December 28, 2009, 5:23 PM

Spring break: Disneyland
End of Summer: Baltic Cruise

Posted By shirley on December 28, 2009, 5:31 PM

My wife and I are traveling to India. First we will see North India and then tour South India, plus we will spend a few days in Sri Lanka. This will be from mid Nov through late Dec.

Posted By Roy Aders on December 28, 2009, 5:57 PM

I plan on visiting Miami for My 30th Bday in July & Europe :)

Posted By priscilla Diaz on December 28, 2009, 6:00 PM

In wonderful rut: January: Caneel Bay (St John USVI), less crowded by still good weather then Peter Island BVI, with possible stopovers at Little Dix. Most high end resorts are quietly offering special pricing. Back to home base then some time in Sanibel for a few weeks, maybe side trip in Naples. In the summer it's Cape Cod for a while then the usual Europe stays, maybe a nice last minute river barge trip or Med cruise. Looking for what offers the Windstar will provide.

Posted By Yada Ya on December 28, 2009, 6:09 PM

In early March, for 2 weeks, my 17 year-old daughter and husband will be visiting another daughter in Provence, France. She lives in a village outside of Aix en Provence, and Aix is where we will stay. We have visited this area many times, and always look forward to returning and seeing more of this beautiful part of the country.

Posted By Lisa Roll on December 28, 2009, 6:27 PM

We have made plans to attend the August 2010 Edinburgh Military Tattoo, staying in the city with possible day trips. Following that we will fly to Oslo, Norway and do a bit of museum hopping. From there we fly to Frankfort, staying over for a couple of days before return home via Lufthansa.

Posted By C. Griffin on December 28, 2009, 6:28 PM

In May we go to NYC, Jordan and Turkey. Late summer we are off to Paris, Brittany, Loire Valley, La Rochelle, Provence, Morocco,Italy (Umbria mainly), and Switzerland......

Posted By mm on December 28, 2009, 6:33 PM

My sister and I are going to Scottsdale in February to visit my son who is working there. We will take a sidetrip to Sedona and the Grand Canyon, where I hope to celebrate my birthday.

In March, I will be road tripping on Spring Break with my daughter and friends - either to Memphis or Charleston, SC.

Posted By Peggy on December 28, 2009, 6:38 PM

March: San Francisco and Napa Valley
The week of Thanksgiving: Ireland
December/January: Caribbean cruise

Posted By Amy on December 28, 2009, 7:07 PM

This spring my sisters and I are going to Ireland. We are going to land in Dublin and do a big circle hitting Cork, Dingle, Galway (my fav), visit Ballyshannon where our ancestors are from. Up to the Giant's Causeway, maybe Belfast if we have time. Then back to Dublin, grab a pint at Guiness and fly home. Wow, I'm already tired.

Posted By Alexis on December 28, 2009, 7:12 PM

maybe a week in hawaii in march but beyond that my 19 year old son and I are planning a trip that will take us around the world.from baja mexico to san diego,then to new york for a few days,fly to london and from there ferry to france,paris for sure and then travel toward greece stopping off where ever sounds good at the time.from there to egypt,then to india,my son wants to see the taj majal,to china to see the great wall.a stop off in tokyo on the way to hawaii to chill out and take a rest before flying back home.

Posted By warren on December 28, 2009, 7:17 PM

Jan. 2010 will find us in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico, staying at the stunning Cabo Azule Resort & Spa. We are not normally resort fans but this is the exception to the rule. This will be our third visit and we seem to love it more each time. It's a combination of a great 1,500 sq ft 2 bedroom villa; a fabulous spa, three infinity pools (that lead to the ocean). Good restaurants. And to top it all off, smashing service. Who could ask for more?

May & June 2010 will find us returning to glorious Europe. After living and working in Europe for almost ten years we are very comfortable there. We rent homes, rather than stay in hotels. Lease a car rather than rent. And eat in the delicious places frequented by the locals.

These methods allow us to meet delightful local people, stay in Europe much longer than the average traveler, save money, eat great food, and have a wonderful time.

This is a brief outline of our 2010 trip.

Provence - Here we have a 2 bedroom house in the town of Uzes. From here we will enjoy Avignon, Nimes, Arles, Orange, Gordes, and of course, the markets of Provence.

Tuscany - We are renting a 2 Bedroom Villa in Lucca and will tour the wonders of: Florence, Pisa, Siena,and Cinque Terre. Could even spend a few days in Venice.

Almalfi Coast - We are renting a 2 bedroom home in Sorrento and will take a trip through time in Pompeii, Capri, Positano, Amalfi, Herculaneum, and Sorrento.

Rome - We have a stunning 2 bedrm town house 300m from the Vatican. Our week will be spent touring the Vatican museums, Tapestry Gallery, Sistine Chapel and the Gallery of Maps. Then we will tour the Roman Forum, Coliseum, Catacombs, Castel Sant'Angelo,and The Pantheon. And, of course, after wonderful dinners we will see the many magnificent fountains in Rome.

Paris - Here we have a beautiful 2,000 sq ft. Paris flat in the 6th. While here we will revisit our favorite and new museums. Enjoy walking and shopping on the Champs Elysees. But more than that we will just immerse ourselves in the life of Paris. Enjoying the street markets, street performers, good food and delightful wine bars. We may even return to Versailles to soak in more stunning architecture, history and art.

To maximize the value of our money, we prepaid our car lease and lodging months ago.

We are taking our GPS with us. Have all our maps as backup, purchased our travelers insurance policy and have our itinerary made. All we need now is for the May to arrive.

Posted By Elaine & Di on December 28, 2009, 7:19 PM

First we head for a short 3 day vacation to Palm Beach, FL. Mid January we fly to Honolulu where we will spend 8 nights on Waikiki then over to Maui for a week. In Mid February we fly to Buenos Aires for 3 days then board a 12 day Princess Cruise around the Horn to Santiago. We will spend 3 nights post cruise in Valparaiso then 3 nights in Santiago. In June we fly to Rome we will rent a car for a week to visit the town of my maternal ancestors. We will board a Princess Cruise ship and visit smaller Med ports and end in Venice where we will spend 2 days post cruise. In August we do a 7 day raft trip through the Grand Canyon. In September we fly to Tiblisi, Georgia to visit friends for 3 weeks that we hosted through Open World/Friendship Force. A very active and exciting calendar for 2 retirees!

Posted By Bonnie on December 28, 2009, 7:28 PM

In January, my husband and I are returning to Lousiana to visit friends.

In May we are going to England and France for a couple of weeks.

And who knows where else!!!!!!!

Posted By Jessica on December 28, 2009, 7:39 PM

We will spend 2 weeks in Portugal (Alentejo)in April and 2 weeks in France (Paris, Lyon, Provence) in May, are two favorite European destinations. We won't be able to squeeze in our other favorites, Italy (Sardinia) and Slovenia.

Posted By JHL on December 28, 2009, 7:57 PM

In June I will be traveling to Germany, to meet my friend there. Then we are traveling down the Rhein and Mosel River, as well in the wine region of the Rhein and Palatine.
Also we are traveling to Spain to stay in my friends Condo.
I will be back in US in the fall.

Posted By Albert Paul on December 28, 2009, 8:01 PM

March: New Orleans

April-May: Boston

July: Oregon

October: Tampa

Posted By John Fugel on December 28, 2009, 8:02 PM

In June we are taking an Alaska cruise round trip from Seattle, stopping in Juneau, Sitka, Ketchikan and Victoria B.C.

Posted By N Kopan on December 28, 2009, 8:03 PM

we are going to vegas and
zion in March and hawaii in october..both are great deals right now with activities for our family and will keep much needed tourist dollars in the USA.

Posted By diane on December 28, 2009, 8:09 PM

With Nigerian airscare, everyone above & below had better change plans due to longer TSA lines & more rules.

Im told:
1. 25 more men trained for these acts ready to act.
2. 2-4 hour arrival at airport before plane leaves.
3. stay seated for 1 hour before landing.,
etc.
4. training base is Yemen
Thanks to Nigeria & Al Queada.

To enter Mexico, Canada Id use:
Cruise Line
RV
Bus
Car
Pvt Plane
Exec Jet

For Overseas:
Cruise line
Exec Jet plan.

OR fly overseas from Mexico or Canada to Asia or Europe & bypass TSA lines for flights.
(maybe).

Or pre ship stuff to home from EU or Asia vs carry on luggage.

FYI.

Lobby Congress, UN, etc for more Real Reforms or see Airlines go under IE Lack business, NO competition due to " security taxes" paid for flights

Posted By stephen russell on December 28, 2009, 8:18 PM

Will be traveling to Colombia for 10 days in early January... will be visiting the cities of Medellin and Cartagena...

Posted By Tony D on December 28, 2009, 8:26 PM

September, 2010 in Turkey...Istanbul and Dalman

who knows all about Turkey????

Posted By tom boxler on December 28, 2009, 8:41 PM

March--Everglades National Park for a Florida Humanities Council weekend then on to the Keys

June--Alaska--Denali, Anchorage, Kenai Peninsula

October--I am tour coordinator taking a group of adults to Croatia and Slovenia; then on to Italy independently.

Posted By Bettye Carpenter on December 28, 2009, 8:42 PM

February: Nicaragua (Little Corn, Jinotepe & environs, Ometepe)
June: Finland (Arctic Circle) and ?Portugal

Posted By MyhomesinMontana on December 28, 2009, 8:51 PM

We will be going to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico in January; Puerto Vallarta in February; Hawaii in March; Disneyworld in June; and a trip to Europe in the fall. We also like to visit cities in the USA and will most likely choose Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Las Vegas this year. Reading through my list, I wonder when we'll actually be home!

Posted By Mary on December 28, 2009, 8:54 PM

Iceland in February is warmer than Wisconsin! That, plus no ice climbing, lobster, or geothermal spas in our wonderful Sheboygan, will send us a short 5 hours from Boston for a great 4 day trip!

Posted By Dawn on December 28, 2009, 9:00 PM

We'll start the New Year in Atlanta, attending the Tennessee-Virginia Tech football game in the Dome New Year's Eve. Then we've scheduled three weeks in New Zealand and Australia in March-April, about ten days Vancouver-Juneau on an Alaskan cruise in June-July and a Las Vegas wedding in September. If we can squeeze in a visit to NYC and some Audubon adventures, all our travel wishes will come true.

Posted By Lee on December 28, 2009, 9:07 PM

I'm going to San Diego in February (work, then time off), and to Germany for Christmas markets with my sister and possibly my niece at the end of the year. I'm hoping to make a summer trip to Victoria (BC)if possible; I know it is high season, but I'm a gardener, and I want to see Buchart Gardens in full swing.

Posted By TexasTravelGirl on December 28, 2009, 9:08 PM

Late May my partner and I are off to Cairo for a few days then a 4 day cruise on the Nile to tour the pyramids.

Posted By Ray D on December 28, 2009, 9:45 PM

Dublin for St Pattys day, then either Brussels or Munich.

Paris in Sept to see U2!!!

Posted By Aislinn on December 28, 2009, 10:46 PM

My wife and I are traveling to see our kids in February. Starting at the Petrified Forest, the Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, NV (kid stop #1), Denver, CO (kid stop #2) and back home (Houston, TX). In March, we are driving to Kissimmee, FL for spring training. In April/May, it's a two-week Royal Caribbean repositioning cruise from Galveston, TX to Barcelona, Spain (with an extended stay in Barcelona). May and June are still open, so we're checking all the travel deals ;o)

Posted By RHODEB on December 28, 2009, 11:22 PM

My husband and I are planning on touring Rome, Florence, and Venice in March to celebrate his 50th birthday and our 30th wedding anniversary. I am still in the planning stages and it is a little daunting!

Posted By Susan Ruzzamenti on December 28, 2009, 11:38 PM

Myself, husband, and two kids going on a cruise to the caribbean in August

Posted By Shelly on December 28, 2009, 11:55 PM

Yes, I agree, Bhutan must be on the bucket list for the discerning traveler. Along with five colleagues, I will be taking a trip with www.bridgetobhutan.com for the popular festival in Fall '10. Will keep you updated. Happy Travels & a great New Year!

Posted By Catherine on December 29, 2009, 12:17 AM

In January I'll be traveling to meet a friend in Seattle over the long MLK Jr. holiday weekend. For 3 weeks next summer (probably August) I'll be traveling to 3 specific sites: (1) Munich, Germany to check out this city for a possible house swap with a friend after we retire, for 6 months a year (with Manhattan Beach); (2) Dublin, Ireland to re-open my Irish bank account (for Irish pension deposits) and to catch up with friends and relatives; and (3) Stockholm, Sweden to meet up with friends who do house-swapping around the world.

Posted By Mary on December 29, 2009, 12:18 AM

In late May my wife and I and another couple are going to rent a car and travel from Bordeaux through the Dordogne Valley then south to Carcasonne and then east to Provence and Nice for two weeks.

Posted By Dave on December 29, 2009, 12:22 AM

Japan, China, Costa Rica, Galapagos

Posted By Gigi on December 29, 2009, 12:39 AM

Hong Kong for Chinese New Year! Short trip to Ho Chi Minh City and Angkar Wat before and Long trip to Thailand after New Year's. Hopefully visit family in Indianapolis sometime. Then to Oahu at the end of the year.

Posted By Y.Lo on December 29, 2009, 1:11 AM

Family & Friends (23 total) will go on an 11-day trip to Italy in June: will stay in Rome, Florence, Venice, Como, & Milan with day trips to both Pompeii and Lugano, Switzerland. Will spend a day in San Antonio del Pasubio visiting relatives.

Posted By Bonnie B on December 29, 2009, 2:25 AM

March 1-8 =Heading to Dallas, Texas. A work conference and an excuse for a road trip with a girlfriend.
May 19-30 = To Greece. Going with AmeriCorps alumni and using a tour company.
June = New York
August = Ride to Sturgis, South Dakota!
Lot's of riding around the Southwestern states to motorcycle rallies (Laughlin, NV/Cortez, CO/ Utah/ New Mexico).
Life is good!!

Posted By Angie on December 29, 2009, 3:36 AM

We are going to Hawaii at the end of January - 3 nights in Oahu, 7 nights on Maui in a timeshare, and 3 nights in Hilo.

In May we are going to a timeshare in Vermont.

Posted By Doris from New Jersey on December 29, 2009, 8:46 AM

My Christmas gift from my dear husband was a week in Maui (even though he wanted to go to Prague this year) and we'll celebrate our grandson's birthday in Russia! What a great year to look forward to!

Posted By marygee on December 29, 2009, 8:58 AM

Headed back to Wells Beach, Maine, for the third time! Love it, love it, love it. Rent a house for a week in August, and invite family.

Posted By Suzy on December 29, 2009, 9:29 AM

"We're hopeful we can do this in 2010. Neither of us have ever been to the Caribbean. So any suggestions as to which island would be a nice place to see for our first trip would be most welcomed. "
Try the campgrounds in the National Park on St. John USVI - they have a variety of accommodations, steps to the most beautiful beach, locals very friendly and if you go off season, very reasonable
( we go the first week of May, 79 steps to the beach at $88.00 a night for a cabin that sleeps four)

Posted By emartin on December 29, 2009, 9:55 AM

my husband and i are joining another couple for a 14-day cruise from buenos aires down around south america's tip, ending in santiago. we'll see what summer is like in south america during february, our coldest month.
in september we are exploring copenhagen by bicycle with our local biking group. one couple in the group has never been abroad. my husband and i will then drive to sweden for a visit with relatives in jonkoping and some time in stockholm.
in october we are spending a week in a timeshare in st. george, utah. we plan to explore zion and bryce canyon parks. our sons may join us.

Posted By nancy on December 29, 2009, 10:20 AM

I am going to India in November with OAT tours. I am excited about the photography opportunities during the 2 days at the Pushkar Festival.

Posted By Larry Ehemann on December 29, 2009, 10:30 AM

We are hoping for a summer trip to Northern Italy, Lake Como area. I found plenty of vacation rentals, but the airfare and flight destinations are presenting a problem right now, especially since none of us have traveled to Europe...unless by military travel.

Posted By Becky on December 29, 2009, 10:47 AM

A Mexican riviera cruise in January
A repositioning cruise from Los Angeles to Vancouver in May
A trip to Wales in July
We'll go somewhere in October, but haven't decided where yet

Posted By Maggie on December 29, 2009, 10:47 AM

My wife and I are going to Thailand for 2 weeks in March. Stops include Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Sukhothai, and Ayutthaya.
Going there and back from home in Washington, DC, we will spend several days in Los Angeles.

Also, we have shorter domestic trips planned to Boston (to see our daughter) and to Oklahoma City (for a family reunion).

Posted By Terry on December 29, 2009, 11:14 AM

April: Egypt
July: Oregon

Posted By Judy Woods on December 29, 2009, 11:22 AM

In January, I will be going to D.C. to see the Terra Cotta Warriors.

In February, I plan to go to South India, visiting cities will include: Bangalore, Mysore, Coorg, Hassan, Cochin and the backwaters of Kerala.

In May, I will do a liveabroad dive vacation to the Cayman Islands.

And somewhere along the winter travails a trip out to Las Vegas to explore the extravagant new City Center.

Posted By Jamie Jen on December 29, 2009, 12:25 PM

My husband and I plan to participate in the Tax Day Tea Party in Washington, DC. This will be our second visit there, having marched down Pennsylvania Avenue at the 9/12 Tea Party. We hope to have the energy (and funds) to also do some sightseeing while there.

Posted By mspekeinlv on December 29, 2009, 1:44 PM

Next week I will be flying to Panama City, Panama from Chicago. Will arrive the 5th. Plan to spend a couple of days in Casco Viejo, visiting the Baha'i House of Worship outside of town. Plan to bus it to the Darien town of Metiti, where I will branch off to Puerto Quimba & take a boat to the provincial capital of La Palma. Also intend to visit Bocas del Toro Islands, Cahuita & Puerto Limon in Carribean side of Costa Rica. Then on to San Jose and up to Rivas & Isla Ometepe in southern Nicaragua. I expect to have a blast & meet other Baha'is & interesting folks of all stripes!

Posted By William K. Wooding on December 29, 2009, 4:57 PM

We are leaving in Jan. for the Cayman Islands for 2 wks, then heading to Anguilla for a wk & our last wk will be in St Martin. We will be traveling with friends & staying in condos. We are looking forward to diving & snorkeling & just being warm. Other trips will be to our condo at Depoe Bay Or which we love.

Posted By Gini Johnson on December 29, 2009, 7:17 PM

I will be heading to Williamsburg, Va in March with a stop in Washington, DC to see the Terra Cotta Warriors. In June, husband, son, daughter and myself are off to Switzerland, Austria and Germany for 10 days and will see the Ommeraugmagau Passion Play. Then Edisto Island SC for a relaxing week in September. Finally a Christmas Market Cruise with my sister for next December.

Posted By Jeanne Wilson on December 30, 2009, 8:47 AM

In January 2010 heading to Switzerland for a ski trip, meeting there my parents from NY and my brother from PA.

In March 2010 my brother is heading to Puerto Rico with a few friends to celebrate graduating university in a few months and already having jobs nailed down. I'm heading to the Carribean or Europe with my boyfriend or best friend (depends on who will be able to travel then).

In June 2010 joining my brother on his around the world trip for the Greece/Turkey/Cyprus portion or the Tibet portion...

Posted By Christina Naguiat on December 30, 2009, 10:27 AM

In 2010 my husband and I will be spending 2-3 weeks in Spain and Morocco! We've wanted to go for years. We'll also be headed to Eugene and Portland, OR for a wedding and to Seattle and Washington DC to visit friends.

Posted By Kelly P on December 30, 2009, 10:38 AM

In February, we will be going to Ft Lauderdale for a week. In June, we head to the coast of Oregon and onto Crater Lake. We are rock hounds. In Nov, we go to Argentina to tango. It will be a good year.

Posted By Judith Evanko on December 30, 2009, 11:53 AM

Starting with a 12 day cruise on Azamara Journey to the Caribbean (Virgin Islands, St. Barts, Dominica, etc.) in February, Followup on 12 day cruise in June on RCCL Jewel of the sea to Russia, Sweden, Finland, etc. Ending the year is a 7 day stay at Disney World in early December to take in all the gala Christmas events (including Mickey's Magic Christmas Party in the Magic Kingdom) at each of their parks.

Posted By Mel on December 30, 2009, 12:02 PM

Feb--Vegas on my own
March--to India with Smartours
June--Disneyland and S. California independently
July--Vietnam/Cambodia with Smartours
others still in the planning

Posted By Connie on December 30, 2009, 12:07 PM

Planning a trip to Europe - London to St Petersberg from home in Trinidad and Tobago, Caribbean from July 5 for one month. Will fly to London then travel by train through European cities by train to Russia and back to London and then fly home perhaps by way of Nw York. Has anyone done the European train , looking for some advice/recommendations/guidance. Travelling with 14 year old daughter

Posted By sita on December 30, 2009, 12:10 PM

Vegas in Feb and Europe Cruise in May. YES!

Posted By Siry on December 30, 2009, 1:12 PM

Our 2010 travel plans will include a European Cruise aboard Royal Caribbean's Vision of the Seas. We'll sail from Lisbon Portugal and end in Oslo Norway. Ports of call will include Vigo Spain, La Coruna Spain, Paris France, Brugges Belgium and Amsterdam Holland. We have cruised the Mediterranean several times and are looking forward to experiencing these new destinations. We are looking forward to indulging in the culinary delights, regional wines and rich history that each has to offer and plan to post a daily blog on our website.

Posted By Adrienne Lee on December 30, 2009, 2:36 PM

Wife and I are going to Heidelberg, Germany, possibly around Christmas.

Posted By Phil on December 30, 2009, 2:40 PM

I'm going to Costa Rica at the end of March with my husband and two kids (5 y/o & 6 week old). We're meeting three other families for a week on the beach in Playa Potrero. We can't wait to catch up with old friends for a relaxing week!

Posted By Jen on December 30, 2009, 3:10 PM

I am signed up to go to Morocco in April on a Travel with the Met tour (Academic Arrangements Abroad), which is high dollar . . . a treat to myself. BUT, I also want to take a family low budget self-adventure . . . we just can't agree where to go!

Posted By Judith Carroll on December 30, 2009, 3:49 PM

Will be going to Egypt in November. In March will be going to Los Angeles for an Exploritas (formerly Elderhostel) program on "Art Collectors and Their Collections".

Posted By Nancy Jerdan on December 30, 2009, 3:49 PM

We're going to our son's destination wedding in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic in October. Looking forward to beautiful white sand, blue water and all-inclusive food!

Posted By Terri Anderson on December 30, 2009, 4:08 PM

We are off to Greece, UK and Egypt to visit family sometime during the year. Just a p.s. for Laura on her Dec 14 post-it is Wales, not Whales and Scotland no Scottland. As a part of the traveling public, it is always good to get information on your destination and that does include the spelling of the countries you are visiting-

Posted By lms on December 30, 2009, 4:22 PM

In January, Atlantic City,
In Sept. Germany,Prague, Czech Repulic and the Passion Play in Oberammergau
and anything else that comes along in the mean time.

Posted By Fran G on December 30, 2009, 4:33 PM

My wife and I are looking at both New Zealand and Australia for 2010 as we do not want to get hit with the Euro exchange rates that we had in Italy in 2008.

Posted By Mike Critchley on December 30, 2009, 4:47 PM

Summer itinerary planned is 4 hotel nights in London, 14 nights Northern Europe round trip on the new Celebrity Eclipse from Southampton as far as St. Petersburg and winding up with a week in a rented apartment in Paris.
Lots of preparation required for a celebratory trip.

Posted By Bob Atkinson on December 30, 2009, 7:11 PM

Singapore and Bali late January; Chicago in March, Phoenix in April

Posted By Maria Helm on December 30, 2009, 9:01 PM

January - Las Vegas
Feb - Portland and the Oregon Coast
March - Phoenix for Brewers Spring Training
June - South Padre Island
September - Maine and Boston

After this i will have most of the US covered, then it will be overseas for me for the rest of my trips

Posted By John on December 30, 2009, 9:41 PM

In addition to visiting family in Michigan, Florida, and Kansas my wife and I will be in Hawaii in May and are taking a 5-day Royal Caribbean cruise (our 13th!) with some friends in September.

Posted By Greg DeWilde on December 31, 2009, 11:05 AM

January-Tampa,FL to visit family
February-San Diego for a professional convention
April-Philadephia for a weekend trip
May- hubby and I are taking our Moms to DC or Shennandoah NP for Mothers DAY weekend
June-Alaska for a wedding.Unsure if we will further explore Alaska(we've been before and its more fun when I have my friend available to show us around) or head down to Seattle and explore Washington for a few days.
Oct/Nov-unsure but I would like to take a trip to somewhere in Central or South America.

Posted By bridybo on December 31, 2009, 6:17 PM

We are going to Bali. We leave Feb 23 and will spent two nights in Singapore and then on to Bali for 3 nights in Nusa Dua, the to Sanur for 6 nights, Candidasa for 4 nights and finally to Ubud for 11 nights. My wife and I will be making our 4th trip to Bali. Details: We love Bali and would go more often if it was closer. The people are friendly, the facilities are great, the food is fantastic and the price is right. John and Barb

Posted By John R on January 1, 2010, 12:27 PM

My plans for 2010 include:

May - A weekend in NYC.

June/July/August - Some weekends in Cape May, NJ at my grandparents beach house.

June- 9 days to Arizona (Phoenix, Grand Canyon and Sedona).

July/August - 6 days to Orlando/Ocala to see family.

September - 12 days to Paris to see my friend who is living there and hopefully a side trip to Belgium.

November/December - 8 days to Germany and Austria for the Christmas markets.

Posted By CJM on January 1, 2010, 1:11 PM

In May, my mother and I are planning on going to Germany for the month. She was born in Bremen. We will be staying with my cousin in Dusseldorf, but also going out on our own to see Bremen, Bremehaven, Cuxhaven, Berlin, Schwerin,and then going into Denmark to Aapenrad, to see her mother's birthplace.

Posted By Khristine on January 1, 2010, 1:40 PM

January to India and Nepal, February two Carribean cruises, March, drive through deep south up to Tennessee to visit relatives, May to Texas, June to Hawaii, September to Africa and November, another cruise. It's great being retired!

Posted By Sandra on January 1, 2010, 1:51 PM

Going to Barcelona in may with friends, and china in fall with family

Posted By Lana on January 1, 2010, 2:00 PM

Marfa, TX!
Because nothing says romance and Americana quite like Western Texas! Can't wait to get on that open road. Just me, my honey, and the desert. Inspiration!

Posted By Hipstercrite on January 1, 2010, 7:46 PM

July has us in Hawaii for two weeks :)
October we'll be in Savannah & Charleston for a wedding and side trips**perfect for the fall!!!
and the best for last....TANZANIA FOR 12 DAYS!!!!
*****FYI*****for the complainers******* None of this would be possible if my husband and I didn't save 10% of our income, (***and yes we both work full time with 2 kids and have the same bills like most people***)we've always done it and now it's easy to save for the big trips like Hawaii and Africa!!! you just have to decide what's important...i'd rather skip on the expensive purses and clothes or what ever else people spend their extra money on...Put that money back for travel and you'd be shocked at how much you'd save in just one year....

Posted By Jenifer on January 2, 2010, 1:15 AM

My husband & I are going to Barcelona and then we are taking an Eastern Mediterranean cruise.

Posted By RobinR on January 2, 2010, 1:41 AM

We have two major trips planned for this year with our two sons, ages 11 and 15.

We'll be making a road trip with our camper during spring break week to Louisiana, to visit Cajun country and New Orleans. My husband and I used to live in N.O., and we love sharing it with our kids.

During summer break, we'll make our annual 3-week road trip out west, stopping in Oklahoma to visit family. This year, we'll continue into northern New Mexico and southern Colorado, with lots of stops along the way, including Mesa Verde National Park.

We love our road trips!

Posted By Sue Jackson on January 2, 2010, 1:29 PM

A friend and I are planning a trip in May to Southern Ireland. It will be an independent trip, I am really getting into the research and planning of this trip! Trip Advisor.com has helped a lot with reader's reviews and such.

Also a trip to Washington D.C. in the late Spring/Summer.

Chicago in March to see the Avetts at the House of Blues.

A last trip that hasn't been decided upon but I have a sneaking suspicion that the Dominican Republic is in the lead....

Posted By Kendra on January 3, 2010, 9:13 AM

We're going to Paris in January and would like to know if the Catacombs are currenly open. Anyone? Tips on currency exchange rates and restaurants welcome...

Thanks!! Happy New Year!!

Posted By Cyndi on January 3, 2010, 4:50 PM

Vegas Baby in May

Posted By Joanne Godfrey on January 4, 2010, 10:06 AM

In June we are going to Peru; amazon, Machu Picchu. We are going on an OAT tour.

Posted By Leslie on January 4, 2010, 11:36 AM

I will be celebrating my 65th birthday with my husband on an Alaska Cruise Tour. (HA#20). This has been in the plans for several years and with the deposit put in place...I think it will really happen. We are going in mid May and will be cruising southbound from Seward after the land portion of the trip which begins in Fairbanks. We have another couple going, too, so should have a great time.

Posted By Alice on January 4, 2010, 12:15 PM

The first part of June my husband and I are going on an Island Windjammer cruise in the Carribean - Grenada, Mayreau, Bequia

Posted By Melanie B on January 4, 2010, 12:22 PM

We have a trip planned to Ireland, mid-April, thanks to suggestions from Budget Travel. It is a great deal! I am amazed that people would visit a travel site to complain about people traveling! Like visiting a wine lovers site and complaining about drinking. Congrats to the guy who is taking his "wives" to Belize....Happy travels!

Posted By Harriet Ottaviano on January 4, 2010, 12:37 PM

We're taking advantage of the incredible deals offered by the cruise industry to do a round the world cruise this Spring. We start in LA, then go west--Hawaii, Australia, Japan, China, SE Asia, India, Dubai, Egypt, Greece, Italy (21 countries in all). We fly back to the U.S. from Rome. Seventy days in all. Are we excited? You bet. Are we freaked out? You bet. We've never been on a cruise for more than 11 days so this is ought to be a real learning experience. PS: How do you pack for a two-month trip?

Posted By JoAnn on January 4, 2010, 12:52 PM

Will no longer fly until the TSA gets some people with brains who can find the bad guys instead of feeling up old ladies. No longer worth the hassle.

Posted By Nick P on January 4, 2010, 1:13 PM

let's se, the end of this month, I'l be driving (I live in TX) to Taos for some downhill and XC skiing and gallery-hopping. End of Apr, BF and I will be driving to NO for Jazz Fest..wanted to go for years. In early May will be driving to Sandestin, FL for a week of running and cycling on the beach. Then Jul 4th weekend BF and I will be going to San Diego to visit his brother. Then our last trip will be after Christmas through New Years in Key West cause we really had fun with that last year.

Posted By Kitty on January 4, 2010, 1:36 PM

PARIS in February!!! I can't wait to get back! And then at least one trip to the Seattle area.

Posted By Cheryl on January 4, 2010, 1:45 PM

I am planning a solo trip to Eastern Turkey for two weeks in May and then to Istanbul for a few days before I board a ship for a two week river cruise ending in Kiev, Ekraine. Carol June

Posted By Carol June on January 4, 2010, 2:12 PM

In March... a girl friend get-a-way to Paris.

In June... a family visit to the Florida Keys.

In September... Tunisia?, Morocco?, Viet Nam?, China, or some other foreign clime I haven't seen before.

Posted By S.C. Mathews on January 4, 2010, 2:35 PM

This week we're going to Costa Rica for a week and a half; Feb. cruise to the Bahamas; maybe June to E. Caribbean.

Posted By Rsisson on January 4, 2010, 2:49 PM

Las Vegas to see a few shows in January
St John in March for 10 days

Posted By bklyngirl on January 4, 2010, 3:02 PM

Going to Lafayette, LA for Mardi Gras! The traditional celebrations in rural Acadiana are a blast - Eunice, Mamou, Iota. Can't get enough Cajun & Zydeco dancing!

http://web.lsue.edu/acadgate/eunmard.htm

Posted By zydecat on January 4, 2010, 3:40 PM

In May I'm planning a trip to Greece, Turkey, Egypt. Cant wait.

Posted By monika on January 4, 2010, 4:36 PM

My sister and I will visit Ireland for St. Patrick's Day. My husband and I will be in Paris, France on New Year's eve and day. Looking forward to both.

Posted By Bearmom on January 4, 2010, 4:43 PM

Isla Mujeres, Mexico, Feb 16- 21st, 2010

Posted By Alison Buck on January 4, 2010, 5:33 PM

Serengeti in Tanzania and then to Zanzibar (August 2010).

Posted By J saale on January 4, 2010, 5:47 PM

Iceland, July or August. Baja Mexico, November. A week in both places. Looking to get off the beaten path in Iceland and visit the thermal baths that the locals go to. Looking forward to scuba diving in Baja, maybe catch up to a whale shark or two.

Posted By AndyB on January 4, 2010, 7:14 PM

Paris! London! Brugges! and--Alaska! A lovely year

Posted By Diana on January 4, 2010, 8:16 PM

THAILAND!!!!

Posted By Steve B on January 4, 2010, 8:24 PM

I have just spent an enjoyable hour reading about everyone's travels. Just like most of the fellow travelers, my husband and I worked and saved--we are not wealthy but our priority is the wonder of traveling.
We are going to Mexico this month to see Aztec and Mayan ruins. In February to San Francisco.
In April to Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe and South Africa on a Safari. In September to my 50th High School Reunion in Illinois. While we are there we will go to Indiana and Ohio to visit the capital buildings (we are trying to see all the state capitals) and to Cayahoga National Park in Ohio. We will then have been to all the National Parks in the continental U.S. except one--Channel Islands.
Thanks for all the input--there is nothing like the excitement of new adventures and sharing the adventures with others.

Posted By Linda on January 4, 2010, 11:48 PM

My boyfriend & I plan on going to England in September.... London and Yorkshore. No details yet, but we will be getting things nailed down soon.

Posted By Donna Holmes on January 5, 2010, 2:29 PM

In July my fiance and I will be getting married in Punta Cana, DR. Since we've been engaged for a while, many of our family members have made arrangments to joins us. We absolutely love it there and can't wait for our big day!

Posted By Tara on January 5, 2010, 7:35 PM

Since our husbands don't like to travel, my friend and I are going to Ireland, Northern Ireland and on to Scottland in October. We are "enjoy as you go", so it will be 2 weeks of no particular schedule, just lots of ideas on our plans.

Posted By Haley on January 11, 2010, 6:33 PM

San Fran and Napa Valley end of January

Amsterdam 3 days and 9 day river cruise thru Holland and Belgium

Chicago in September

And, hopefully, Oberammagau Passion Play in Germany in late summer.

Posted By martha on January 14, 2010, 9:03 AM

I will be spending most of March this year in Jordan and Syria. Friends tell me I'm nuts, but I have been fascinated by the travels and exploits of T.E.Lawrence for many years. And I'm not getting any younger. I must see Damascus, the oldest continually populated city on Earth, and so many of the places I've read about, thanks to Lawrence.

Posted By Trish Taylor on January 17, 2010, 11:43 PM

I will be leaving in mid February for the Amazon in Brazil. My friend and I will fly to Mannus and pick up a Princess ship to cruise the Amazon. After 6 days of that, we will then cruise back to Fort Lauderdale.

Posted By Kaye Hay on January 19, 2010, 9:36 AM

In September I'm going to Munich with a friend and my two sons. Love that Oktoberfest beer & food.

Posted By Ken Kron on January 19, 2010, 9:50 AM

My husband and I are joining my father and step mother on a 7 day catamaran cruise of the British Virgin Islands in May. We will fly into St. Thomas and then hop to Tortola where we will board the Promenade. We will be diving anywhere and everywhere we want, as the boat is at our disposal! Cannot wait!

Posted By Kathie Ziegler on January 19, 2010, 10:45 AM

Me and my family with my in-laws are going to Portugal, Prague, Brussels and Amsterdam during the summer.

Posted By shipra on January 19, 2010, 10:51 AM

First trip will be to San Francisco for the Chinese New Year Parade.

Posted By Wendy on January 19, 2010, 11:20 AM

It's going to be a well-travelled year for me! End of April, I'll be in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico for a wedding. 12 days in South Africa in September!! And a few days in Belize in December for my sister's wedding. It'll be a costly year but a fun one too!

Posted By Mina on January 19, 2010, 11:35 AM

My husband and I are planning a trip to Banff in July 2010. We are planning day trips from Canmore where we are staying to the National Parks of Banff, Yoho and the Icefields Parkway. All the details of the trip haven't been planned yet.

Posted By Diana Buchanan on January 19, 2010, 11:44 AM

Spain! We're going to hike the Camino de Santiago, which runs from the French border to Santiago de Compostela.

Posted By Lisa on January 19, 2010, 11:50 AM

We will be going to Brazil in March. Our primary reason is to visit our daughter and grandchildren in Belo Horizonte but we will spend time in Rio and other places.

Posted By Nancy Perry on January 19, 2010, 12:08 PM

My parents gave my husband and I a week in their timeshare for our first anniversary. We are going to Arizona. On the way back, we may stay a day or two in Vegas. I am excited to see all of the art and natural beauty.

Posted By Melissa Kuehnle on January 19, 2010, 12:55 PM

My husband and I are going to Hawaii in July with two granddaughters (10 and 11) and one grandson (11). When our grandchildren are around 11 years old we take them on a big trip. We have 17 grandchildren. So far we have taken four grandkids/grandparents trips.

Posted By Myra Wormald on January 19, 2010, 12:57 PM

Ireland with Aer Lingus. $729 per person Flight/Hotel from Boston including taxes for 6 nights!!!

Posted By Evan on January 19, 2010, 1:06 PM

In March I am taking my 22 year old daughter China to China. Yes thats her name!

Posted By Preston Bauman on January 19, 2010, 1:19 PM

Hawai'i in May, and possibly November. Can't get enough of that place; no matter where else in the world we go, it's our favorite.

Posted By Jen B on January 19, 2010, 1:47 PM

We will go to Vancouver Island for almost a week in June to try to get our limits of salmon and halibut!! That will be my husband, our 6 yr old daughter, my husband's oldest son and his family (two boys ages 8 and 1.5).

The three of us will go on a cruise to the Caribbean on NCL in February to visit: Samana; Tortola; Antigua; Barbados; St. Kitts.

Then I have a conference for work in Edinburgh the end of July so we (my husband and daughter) will travel in Scotland and Ireland (my paternal side arrived from Ireland).

We are very excited about all the trips. We feel very blessed to be able to do them!

Posted By Tracy on January 19, 2010, 1:54 PM

To get away from the snow and cold: Panama Canal cruise on HAL stopping in Aruba; Puerto Caldera,Costa Rica; Huatulco,Mex; Acupulco; and Cabo San Lucas,Mexico. March 5-19. Just hubby and me travelling now that we are finally both retired. May 1-9 a privately-arranged tour of Buenos Aires with Hector Olivera, the internationally renowned pipe-organist, who will show us his home city. Pre-trip to Iguazu Falls and post-trip to Salta,Argentina to ride the Train to the Clouds. May our health and savings remain strong!

Posted By Carole on January 19, 2010, 2:07 PM

I'm going to Rio (3x in 2010), Buenos Aires (2x), paris (1x), Istanbul (1-2X), Amsterdam, Cairo,

Posted By che on January 19, 2010, 2:08 PM

I adopted 3 kids, 5 years ago. I told them that when they were 13, they could pick anywhere in the
world to see, for 2 weeks. My daughter has chosen France & Italy, with side trips to Belgium and Switzerland. I look forward to showing her the different cultures and customs and we are enjoying
planning the trip, together. Since I didn't become a 'mom' till my 50's, I was able to travel a good part of the world on my own. Now I will see the
world through "fresh" eyes and her excitement.

Posted By Linda and Kaylynn on January 19, 2010, 2:08 PM

I live in the Atlanta area. Leisure travel planned thusfar this year includes:

Jan: Savannah
Feb: Dallas and New York City
March: Indianapolis
May: Washington, D.C.
August: Telluride, CO
September: the "big one": cruise to Istanbul/Greek Islands/Israel
December: Dallas for the holidays

Posted By youngetal on January 19, 2010, 2:15 PM

In November my wife and I will go to Churchhil Manitoba, in the Hudson Bay area to view Polar Bears. We will spend several days on the Tundra practicing our wildlife photography and getting up close to the bears and their cubs.

Posted By mack emanuel on January 19, 2010, 2:32 PM

my partner and I will be traveling to Germany to visit my family and Paris for a few days in spring. Hopefully later in September/October hiking machu picchu

Posted By Connie on January 19, 2010, 2:32 PM

In September we're going to Washington DC for 8 nights, then renting a car and driving to Colonial Virginia for 4 nights and hopping a train to New York for 7 nights.

Posted By LindaHy5 on January 19, 2010, 2:39 PM

I'm going on a study abroad program called Semester at Sea. I'll be sailing around the world - literally! - stopping in 12 countries, and getting a semester worth of credit from the University of Virginia.

Posted By Darren Bell on January 19, 2010, 2:54 PM

Have a great year planned after spending 4 weeks in Australia in December 2009. For 2010, we are going on a 14 day land tour of Thailand in March, a 17 day Mediterranean cruise in August, a 10 cruise in Tahiti in November and a 14 day Panama Canal cruise in January 2011. Retirement has been fun.

Posted By Phil on January 19, 2010, 3:03 PM

Just returned from London and are planning trips to St. Maartin, Florida and NYC later this year.

Posted By Sandra on January 19, 2010, 3:19 PM

My husband and I are going to Ireland - mid-May through the end of June, 2010. We will be exploring the SW corner of Ireland by bicycle for 6 weeks.

Posted By Karen on January 19, 2010, 4:42 PM

We're cruising down the Danube from Budapest to Nuremberg and staying in Bavaria for 10 days in March. In May we're going to Honolulu for a couple of weeks, may take in more of Hawaii.

Posted By Vernon on January 19, 2010, 5:01 PM

We have a busy year planned -- just how it worked out! Aruba in April for our 25th anniversary, Eugene, OR, for a conference in June, and Las Vegas in August for a wedding! Unusual to have so much in one year, but it'll be fun!

Posted By Maria C. on January 19, 2010, 5:20 PM

About the second week in August my Mom and I are taking a two week trip to Kenya and Tanzania. We're going as a sort of congratulations trip for me finally finishing grad school (masters). We've always both really like giraffes and are really excited to see them in the wild. We're going to splurge one night and stay at the Giraffe Motel where giraffes actually roam around the hotel and you can feed them (even at the breakfast table!). We'll also be hitting up both lodges and tented camps from the Masai Mara to the Ngorongongo Crater to the Serengeti.

Posted By Carrie on January 19, 2010, 5:30 PM

I am traveling with friends to Italy, staying on the island of Sardinia for a week.

Posted By Christy on January 19, 2010, 5:31 PM

Getting out of New Jersey in February and spending 2 weeks in Acapulco. We have traveled the world and have decided Acapulco is the place to be in February regardless of your "home". We plan on the fly, so many trips upcoming in 2010 to ?????. It's exciting!

Posted By Barbara & Tony on January 19, 2010, 5:33 PM

We're going to Alberta, Canada in July.
Staying in Red Deer a night, Jasper , Banff, and finishing up in Calgary for 3 nights where we plan to watch the Calgary Stampede parade on Friday, enjoy some pancakes breakfasts, and do the whole Stampede on Saturday.
Chuckwagon race is the most exciting sprot I've ever watched!

Posted By Susan on January 19, 2010, 7:37 PM

Maybe China in the spring of 2010; Prague and Vienna in the fall.

Posted By Eneled on January 19, 2010, 8:07 PM

January ---Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Singapore
March---Curacao
May--Portland, Oregon
July--Montreal
August---Denmark
September--WEG, Lexington
November--Egypt

Posted By c, moore on January 19, 2010, 8:34 PM

Copenhagen for work, then Paris to visit my sister in March. Fort Myers, Florida in February. Spring Break is the next trip in April, and the kids want Yellowstone, but might settle for Yosemite.

Posted By jeannie on January 19, 2010, 10:03 PM

February - Cahuita, Costa Rica
March - Golden, CO
April or August - Maputo, Mozambique

Posted By A on January 19, 2010, 10:53 PM

My husband and I are going on a tour of Turkey with friends who are currently living there. We'll be going all over the western and southern coasts of Turkey - Istanbul, Ayvalik, Assos, Bergama, Ephesus, Termessos, Antalya, and a few more places in between, as well as some interior locales like Kapadokkia, Ankara. It will be a lot of driving for 15 days but we're so looking forward to it.

Posted By Amy on January 20, 2010, 1:44 AM

We are planning a 1-2 week trip to Ireland, hopefully hooking up with our family priest[retired]. He will tour us through the areas where he was raised, educated and went through priesthood before moving to America. Have long waited for the time to make this trip.

Posted By R.Darcylll on January 20, 2010, 3:14 AM

Rome - February

Posted By Debbie on January 20, 2010, 9:25 AM

In September my husband and I will be heading for British Columbia, taking in Vancouver Island and the Rockies (Banff and Lake Louise) as well as taking an Alaskan cruise going to Juneau, Skagway Glacier Bay and Ketchikan. Thought we'd explore some of our own country for a change!

Posted By Daryl on January 20, 2010, 11:06 AM

In the 2010 summer, we will tour England, Scotland, Whales & Ireland for a little over two weeks, then we will stay in Paris for a couple of weeks, then we head to Budapest for another week stay. This is our 50th wedding anniversary present to ourselves and we are very excited about our trip. We have never been to Ireland before, but have been to London, Paris and Budapest.
Suggestions would sincerely be appreciated on favorite restaurants, attractions, etc. TY

Posted By Pat on January 20, 2010, 11:32 AM

South Africa in June for the World Cup then Egypt in August.

Posted By Shelly on January 20, 2010, 11:37 AM

We'll be taking a Mediterranean cruise in early November from Rome to Barcelona. We feel that cruising on an American ship will give us a better value for our devalued American dollar! We're looking forward to seeing the volcanic ruins from Mount Vesuvius and some interesting Italian sights which will be totally new to us and, later, meeting up with some Spanish friends in Barcelona.

Posted By Ursula Miller on January 20, 2010, 11:49 AM

Planning a trip to the Outer Banks, NC in the spring..

Posted By Claudette on January 20, 2010, 1:19 PM

We plan a 14 day relocation cruise from Galveston to Barcelona. Last year we took 2 cruises. Really need those 14 days of separation from the jobs we hold and the problems that come with them

Posted By Ed Breen on January 20, 2010, 3:43 PM

We've just booked flights to go to Croatia and Slovenia in July. Among the things on the "to do" list is a visit to the village where my Grandmother was born. While on the Slovenian coast, we hope to do a day trip to Venice as well.

Posted By Michele Copp on January 20, 2010, 9:14 PM

My husband and I are planning to travel to Spain at the end of September. We would like to go to Barcelona and Galicia. His family is from Spain and we have been postponing out trip for a couple of years now. We ended up going to other places with better deals.

Posted By Z on January 20, 2010, 9:18 PM

my husband and I are going on a long awaited trip to Dubai for a few days, then hop on the RCCL for a cruise in April..and Tucson AZ in Sept..gotta get away!!

Posted By dorothy on January 21, 2010, 1:11 PM

In June, my husband and another couple will go to Montana...1st time, ...yellowstone, etc...anybody have any info?? what we should definately see??

Posted By Mary on January 22, 2010, 8:30 AM

We will be flying to Buenos Aires on March 24th, and are spending a week there exploring the restaurants and Tango shows. We were there in 2008 and 2009, and love the low prices and friendly people - and we speak very little Spanish! Then we have reservations on a "cama" bus to Mendoza for a few days, and will tour the wine country with the assistance of a great local tour company - Tourismo Nuevo Mundo. Then, on to Santiago for more tours, and finally we depart on a Norwegian Cruise Line "repositioning" cruise (a real bargain) from Santiago, Chile through the Panama Canal to Miami.

Posted By Thomas D. Jones on January 22, 2010, 10:19 AM

I am going to Madrid to see a friend who has been teaching English. She has been there a year. I will have free board and she knows all the local places! I am very excited!

Posted By Elizabeth on January 22, 2010, 10:51 AM

My husband & I are planning a trip to Melbourne, Australia. No firm dates yet but possibly September or October, for 2 weeks. We have some friends there so we are going to hang out & explore the city. Nice to see Australia is one of your top 2010 travel deals.

Posted By Chiquita on January 22, 2010, 3:32 PM

Next week we go on a ten day cruise in Tahiti.
DC in April and on to Paris
Cruise copenhagen to Lisbon in August
Paris some time in the fall.

Our job to stimulate the travel industry.

Posted By karen on January 23, 2010, 1:07 PM

Scuba diving in Bonaire in April, Costa Rica this summer, and Egypt late in 2010. We also want to extend the Egypt trip so we can dive in the Red Sea for a few days before heading home.

Posted By linda on January 23, 2010, 10:26 PM

heading to Riviera Maya on jan 27th for 9 days for a girls getaway!

Posted By Marisa on January 25, 2010, 8:20 AM

April
fly into Ft. Lauderdale; spend a day in Miami; and on to the Keys for a few days.

June
travel the East coast on our Honda Goldwing

November
visit Denmark where our exchange student calls home

Posted By becky on January 25, 2010, 11:05 AM

We love to travel. When times get tough - we get creative. We have had hard times before - but we still managed to do something fun. We may outfit our SUV and go back to camping - but we don't plan to stay home and mope because cannot fly to Europe like many of the other posters on this blog. Everyone's circumstances are different. Not everyone has been hurt by the economic downturn. Many still have very good jobs and incomes - more than we could ever dream of. Some folks are just more frugal and some spend their hard earned cash on bad habits. But, we can usually find the money to do what we truly WANT to do. I don't see any problem with lowering our expectations and enjoying the sights nearer to home. Just do something different - that's what makes it a vacation. Enjoy yourself. All work and no play - is NO FUN!! And just because the economy is down does not mean everyone is hurting - reading these blog entries proves that!!

Posted By CMM on January 25, 2010, 9:41 PM

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Posted By Mandy on January 25, 2010, 11:10 PM

In November, I am going to Tonga visiting some of the islands there for a week, then heading to Australia. Sydney for a few days, Coolangatta near Kirra Beach for 2 weeks then up to Cairns for some diving. If anyone has some suggestions, please let me know.

Posted By Kay on January 26, 2010, 3:33 AM

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Posted By Theresa on January 26, 2010, 1:50 PM

In march we are taking 3 generations of family back to their roots in Guangzhou, China. Grandparents will show grandchildren/children where they grew up, their old stomping grounds, etc. and we will meet relatives that still live there. We plan to travel also to Guilin to take in the scenery.

Posted By Lisa on January 26, 2010, 1:50 PM

Next month, our family will realize our dream as we travel to Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand. We have homeschooled for the past 11 years, and because this will be our last year, we are celebrating our time together. Just like CMM, we got creative to make this work, but we, too, believe that we need to play hard to balance our hard work. What could be better than a trip we'll all enjoy and talk about for years to come?

Posted By janet on February 6, 2010, 6:46 PM

We love to travel.We have had hard times before -but we still managed to do something fun. Everyone's circumstances are different.Just do something different - that's what makes it a vacation. We are planning a 2-3 week trip to Italy, hopefully hooking up with our family.

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We just got back from Santa Cruz, CA. We leave May 18 for a 3 week tour of England on motorcycles (with a stop at Isle of Man for the TT races). In September my husband is riding the Colorado 500 and in December we're trying to decide (quickly!) between Mexico (Puerto Vallarta area) and Costa Rica.

Posted By MaryH on March 31, 2010, 5:38 PM

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Posted By bob on April 12, 2010, 11:37 AM

My husband and I are going to Scandinavia by way of Iceland in June. We'll fly Icelandair from NY to Reykjavik, stay 2 nights, then fly on to Copenhagen for a 13-day tour, ending in Stockholm.
We also have timeshares, and are going to Vermont for a week in May and New Mexico for a week in October. Timeshares in Scandinavia are not readily available in the summer and most are off the beaten path, thus the bus tour.

Posted By Doris from New Jersey on April 12, 2010, 3:21 PM

To Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic for some fun in the sun!

Posted By Dani on April 12, 2010, 6:40 PM

To San Juan, Puerto Rico to celebrate my son's graduation. We will be with family and intend on going snorkeling off of Fajardo, then going into the mountain towns for some authentic food, and making a stop at Luquillo Beach for whole day of sun and sand and kiosk food.

Posted By Sandra Ivette on April 12, 2010, 9:23 PM

In May 2010 I am going with my favorite tour company to Syria and Turkey. Can't wait.

Posted By Brigitte on April 13, 2010, 12:41 PM

At the end of July/early Aug. going to Petaling Jaya, Malaysia with classmates to teach and supervise new counseling students.

Posted By Tracy on April 15, 2010, 11:52 PM

In July, am taking my 15 year old granddaughter to Stone Mountain, GA, Disney World (free with our volunteer work in a food pantry), and finally a cruise to Key West and Cozumel.

In September, my mother and I are going to Santa Fe, Grand Canyon, and Las Vegas.

Both of my trips are road trips.

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Posted By Karla on April 22, 2010, 10:11 AM

In July, am taking my 15 year old granddaughter to Stone Mountain, GA, Disney World (free with our volunteer work in a food pantry), and finally a cruise to Key West and Cozumel.

Posted By blogsijen on May 12, 2010, 6:16 AM

My husband, 12 year old girl and my self will be traveling to Kong Hong in October 2010 for my daughter's 13th birthday for only 5 days. We only have our ticket and nothing else, we are still searching for hotels and places to go.

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I would recommend Argentina. I´ve been there last year, I rented an apartment in Buenos Aires near to downtown in the neighbourhood of San Telmo. San Telmo is known for attracting writers, painters, actors, journalists, film-makers, and intellectuals. I enjoyed very much in Argentina things such as: tango, iguazu falls, patagonia, and the wines (amazing quality!)

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I love traveling,the place i want to experience is Las Vegas Nevada!!! i wish to come in that place!! i love it!!!! God Bless me!!!!

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In May 2010 I am going with my favorite tour company to Syria and Turkey. Can't wait.

Posted By otoemlak on August 5, 2010, 2:16 AM

The plan this year was to go to Croatia and Spain, but it doesn't look like that will happen. Instead, we'll probably go somewhere in Asia (living in Japan makes it easy to do), and then back to the Bay Area over the summer. We might go up to Yosemite this year, as my husband has never been. Last year our big trip was to Taiwan - I'd like to go back there, but there are so many other places to go first!

Posted By Jeyn R. on August 10, 2010, 9:46 PM

i badly want to go in Australia..hope at the end of this summer i will be there.

Posted By Ciobanu Alexandru on August 15, 2010, 12:42 PM

We went Paris already, was a very dirty city so we will probably not go there again.This winter we will be going to Spokane, Washington and Colorado Springs. Spokane should set their motto to: "A City in the middle of nowhere with everything around it". Its the largest city in Eastern Washington with pretty much everything you would look for in a vacation nearby (within 1hr) wither it be theme parks, resorts, shopping, visiting historical places, hunting, fishing, etc. Colorado Springs is another place with some other stuff to see such as caves national parks, ski resorts etc, They also have Pike's Peak named after a guy who died trying to climb it. It should be interesting as our drives will be through the rockies in winter time.

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In just a matter of weeks I will be off to Venice to meet my cousin - from there she and I are off to the Island of Ibiza. All these years I've heard what a party place this is and I plan to shake it before I break it!

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