What's a great New Years Eve destination on WN?
Jun 14, 2014, 7:06 pm
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What's a great New Years Eve destination on WN?
Done some research on my own, but I'm looking for some suggestions from you more experienced travelers. I'm preferably looking for someplace not too expensive, since I'm unfortunately living as a college student on limited means (of course, travel is the number one priority, as always 
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Jun 14, 2014, 9:03 pm
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Thanks. Orlando might be an idea. Can you tell me more about why you recommend it? I was also considering Miami.
I am interning with a company here in Las Vegas and I hate everything about the people and culture of the strip. Far too many white people acting like fools.
I am interning with a company here in Las Vegas and I hate everything about the people and culture of the strip. Far too many white people acting like fools.
Jun 14, 2014, 9:19 pm
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Jun 14, 2014, 10:36 pm
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I understand you are using sarcasm to portray your hostility towards me, but I am not sure why. I am just expressing my discomfort in being in such a non-diverse environment with such a strong "get drunk and don't remember enough of what you did to regret it" culture. There are many good reasons I do not like this fraternity/sorority atmosphere, which are also the reasons I decided to make my home in Austin. Surely it's not insulting to prefer a more low-key environment with a little more diversity and less emphasis on drinking and money in favor of just enjoying oneself?
There are people with a much longer FT history than I who also feel the same way..
Hopefully we can get back on discussion of better locations
There are people with a much longer FT history than I who also feel the same way..
Hopefully we can get back on discussion of better locations
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Jun 14, 2014, 11:15 pm
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Miami is IMO probably similar to Vegas on New Years. Rooms will be at the highest rates.
Dare I suggest someplace like Portland Oregon, Seattle, San Diego, or San Francisco. All have very diverse cultures and none are Vegas like.
Dare I suggest someplace like Portland Oregon, Seattle, San Diego, or San Francisco. All have very diverse cultures and none are Vegas like.
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Jun 14, 2014, 11:31 pm
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Jun 15, 2014, 5:17 am
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The parks in Orlando always have great NYE celebrations. I am a sucker for that stuff. They will be crowded, but thats ok with me. LOTS of places to stay, so you can still find a place on a budget. You can do just about anything you want in the town-with tons of options. It does get cool that time of year. Can easily be in the 40's. We have done NYE 3 or 4 times. Great fun.
Jun 15, 2014, 9:08 pm
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The parks in Orlando always have great NYE celebrations. I am a sucker for that stuff. They will be crowded, but thats ok with me. LOTS of places to stay, so you can still find a place on a budget. You can do just about anything you want in the town-with tons of options. It does get cool that time of year. Can easily be in the 40's. We have done NYE 3 or 4 times. Great fun.
Jun 15, 2014, 9:42 pm
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San Juan Puerto Rico would be my suggestion for NYE.
Jun 16, 2014, 3:54 pm
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How about Pasadena, California? If you are still in Las Vegas then, you can fly into Burbank Bob Hope Airport (50 minute flight). Old Pasadena is a fun place. And hang around for the Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Game on January 1.
Everyone should do it once in their life!
Everyone should do it once in their life!