Award trip to Europe or else?
Dec 5, 2016, 9:19 am
#17
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So here's how this has unfolded...
- Looking for warmer weather, so Europe is out.
- Asia is too far (I assume Australia and South Africa fall under the same category)
- Concerns with Zika in South and Central America
I think this leaves the Caribbean, Hawaii, and maybe Mexico (haven't heard of Zika issues there).
Puerto Rico seems like a good option, as would most other Caribbean islands. Mexico will undoubtedly be a cheaper vacation, if there are no health concerns there.
- Looking for warmer weather, so Europe is out.
- Asia is too far (I assume Australia and South Africa fall under the same category)
- Concerns with Zika in South and Central America
I think this leaves the Caribbean, Hawaii, and maybe Mexico (haven't heard of Zika issues there).
Puerto Rico seems like a good option, as would most other Caribbean islands. Mexico will undoubtedly be a cheaper vacation, if there are no health concerns there.
Dec 5, 2016, 3:49 pm
#18
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You definitely don't want Puerto Rico if Zika is concern.
http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/...us-puerto-rico
http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/...us-puerto-rico
Dec 7, 2016, 5:44 pm
#19
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Wouldn't Andalusia (Southern Spain) fit the bill? A little early to go for a swim, but warm enough as long as you bring along a sweater for when the sun goes down. Plenty of culture to keep you occupied. Fly into Málaga, rent a car, drive to Granada and see the Alhambra, go to Ronda, Gibraltar, etc. You could even catch a boat and spend a day or two in Morocco. If you can use your miles on a Spanish carrier, that obviously opens up a lot of smaller airports with a transfer at MAD or BCN, which may be even more convenient than Málaga.
Dec 10, 2016, 4:05 pm
#20
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Hey guys,
thanks so much for your input! We booked ORD-MAD/BCN-ORD. Our plan was to fly into Madrid, take the train to Granada/Malaga and spend a few days there, and then fly or train to Barcelona and spend a time there.
Any recommendations on how many days would we need to spend in Granada or Malaga (and which one is better?). My wife heard from family that Granada is amazing, but we are open to other ideas, Seville/Valencia/Malaga, we are open. What do you guys recommend? Also, any recommendations regarding trains from Madrid to the above destinations?
Please base your recommendations for someone who will be 5 months pregnant at that time
thanks so much for your input! We booked ORD-MAD/BCN-ORD. Our plan was to fly into Madrid, take the train to Granada/Malaga and spend a few days there, and then fly or train to Barcelona and spend a time there.
Any recommendations on how many days would we need to spend in Granada or Malaga (and which one is better?). My wife heard from family that Granada is amazing, but we are open to other ideas, Seville/Valencia/Malaga, we are open. What do you guys recommend? Also, any recommendations regarding trains from Madrid to the above destinations?
Please base your recommendations for someone who will be 5 months pregnant at that time
Dec 13, 2016, 3:12 am
#21
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Dec 19, 2016, 10:51 pm
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