One week in mid July?
May 8, 2016, 3:26 pm
#1
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One week in mid July?
We are based in NYC and looking to celebrate a big birthday in mid July with 1 week off. We prefer a mix of adventure/nature/good food/architecture and are looking for a destination property. Some of the places we stayed and enjoyed include:
Amangiri
Dunton hot springs
Tierra Patagonia
Nam hai
Post ranch in
Hacienda San Agustin de Callo
We were considering amanpulo - although it's far for one week, but monsoon season in July makes it difficult. There's also Newfoundland and fogo island inn but we were exploring beach options (sans major Zika outbreaks).
Any thoughts? Perhaps the Mediterranean/Greece? Thanks in advance for all your help
Amangiri
Dunton hot springs
Tierra Patagonia
Nam hai
Post ranch in
Hacienda San Agustin de Callo
We were considering amanpulo - although it's far for one week, but monsoon season in July makes it difficult. There's also Newfoundland and fogo island inn but we were exploring beach options (sans major Zika outbreaks).
Any thoughts? Perhaps the Mediterranean/Greece? Thanks in advance for all your help
May 8, 2016, 8:57 pm
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You will find some nice options in Hawaii. Easy travel from NYC. There are definitely destination hotels there. Four Seasons on the Big Island is much loved as is the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, both on Big Island of Hawaii. I happen to think the Big Island offers everything you are looking for but others feel the same way about Maui and Kaui.
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May 9, 2016, 1:39 pm
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Central Park NYC seems to fit your criteria, followed by a celebratory dinner in a smart restaurant. Elsewhere, July is to be avoided as it's peak holiday season everywhere, especially Europe. However, game viewing in Southern Africa is good at this time of year and there are cruises up to Svalbard. I'd just avoid resort hotels, even the Amans in Europe which are pretty much isolated.
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May 9, 2016, 11:00 pm
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Amankila in Bali. Good weather around that time. Plenty to do (or not do if you prefer that) in the area - snorkeling, diving, hiking, temples, palaces, villages etc.
Food at the resort is fantastic. Not much in the way of options nearby, but if you don't mind going quite local, there's much to be found in the vicinity.
Food at the resort is fantastic. Not much in the way of options nearby, but if you don't mind going quite local, there's much to be found in the vicinity.
May 10, 2016, 12:25 am
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There's plenty to do there, some great food and drink and probably the best service I've had anywhere.
5-6 hour drive from NYC or a short flight up to Burlington so travelling wouldn't eat into your week too much.
May 12, 2016, 3:04 pm
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Thank you all for your amazing recommendations and replies. I think we will look into Amanzoe and another property for the 10 days/week off.
I know Indonesia is a great in July, but we were just there last year, and we've never seen the mediterranean except from Alexandria in egypt.
I know Indonesia is a great in July, but we were just there last year, and we've never seen the mediterranean except from Alexandria in egypt.