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Posted on 4/4/16 at 2:21 pm to
Posted by JamalSanders
On a boat
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Posted on 4/4/16 at 2:21 pm to
Key West was awesome for me and the GF last summer. Were in our early 20s.
Posted by anc
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Posted on 4/4/16 at 2:22 pm to
I loved Puerto Rico. Stayed in a five star resort where the Caribbean and the Atlantic meet for under that. Flight from MSY on Southwest is around $350/pp
Posted by Teddy Ruxpin
Member since Oct 2006
39577 posts
Posted on 4/4/16 at 2:22 pm to
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Favorite Vacation you've taken for $3,000 or less


Probably India or Thailand/Cambodia.
This post was edited on 4/4/16 at 2:23 pm
Posted by tlsu15
Capital of Texas
Member since Aug 2011
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Posted on 4/4/16 at 2:24 pm to
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Key West was awesome for me and the GF last summer


Any details about where you stayed? Thanks.
Posted by lsunurse
Member since Dec 2005
128982 posts
Posted on 4/4/16 at 2:24 pm to
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Costa Rica can be cheaper than that and still really nice.

Gotta get flights early and get a hotel deal, but you could do it.


My husband and I did 10 days in CR for around 3k for both of us. That included airfare, all hotels, all transportation and all the excursions we did while there. We maybe spent another 1000-1500 on food, drinks, shopping, tips, etc for both of us.
Posted by Grandioso
Driftwood, TX
Member since Dec 2015
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Posted on 4/4/16 at 2:25 pm to
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Favorite Vacation you've taken for $3,000 or less


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Open to leaving the country



No need.

Posted by tlsu15
Capital of Texas
Member since Aug 2011
10018 posts
Posted on 4/4/16 at 2:25 pm to
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I loved Puerto Rico. Stayed in a five star resort where the Caribbean and the Atlantic meet for under that. Flight from MSY on Southwest is around $350/pp


This seems attractive to me. How does it compare to Mexico/All the other Caribbean islands?
Posted by DaBeerz
Member since Sep 2004
16924 posts
Posted on 4/4/16 at 2:25 pm to
You could go nearly anywhere in the world for 3k if you use credit cards bonuses to help you.

Start reading Reddit churning for ideas
Posted by Goalman34
Ruston, LA
Member since Sep 2013
512 posts
Posted on 4/4/16 at 2:25 pm to
$3000? The Cajun Rivera AKA Holly Beach
Posted by mpar98
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2006
8034 posts
Posted on 4/4/16 at 2:25 pm to
You can do a week in Paris in the off season for about this
Posted by LSUSPARKY621
Dream of Californication
Member since Mar 2007
1331 posts
Posted on 4/4/16 at 2:26 pm to
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rent a car and drive 5 hours south


Bet it'll cost over $3k when you get stopped by crooked cops every 15 miles
Posted by Grandioso
Driftwood, TX
Member since Dec 2015
1597 posts
Posted on 4/4/16 at 2:26 pm to
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Key West was awesome for me and the GF last summer. Were in our early 20s.


I've been thinking of a trip to the Florida Keys. However, I have heard that they really don't have much of a beach to relax at. Is that true?

If I wanted to spend my vacation in various bars, I'd head to the French Quarter or the many pubs in London and Dublin.
Posted by maisweh
Member since Jan 2014
4062 posts
Posted on 4/4/16 at 2:27 pm to
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I've been thinking of a trip to the Florida Keys. However, I have heard that they really don't have much of a beach to relax at. Is that true?

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If I wanted to spend my vacation in various bars, I'd head to the French Quarter

you won't get shot or mugged in the keys.
Posted by Tigerbait46
Member since Dec 2005
8017 posts
Posted on 4/4/16 at 2:28 pm to
Iceland. Book far enough in advance with WOW air and you can definitely fly two people roundtrip for <$1500. Food is expensive once there, but the best way to see Iceland is to drive around and camp so you can save money on food by cooking your own meals. If you're outdoorsy, I highly recommend it.
Posted by Blue Velvet
Apple butter toast is nice
Member since Nov 2009
20112 posts
Posted on 4/4/16 at 2:28 pm to
You can easily go anywhere in Western Europe for that amount.

Southeast Asia or South America too if you work hard to find cheap flights.

I'll be doing Mongolia in August and probably won't spend more than $30 a day for example. The problem is that airfare getting there will usually cost you $2k.

Do you have any miles stored up?
Posted by wickowick
Head of Island
Member since Dec 2006
45803 posts
Posted on 4/4/16 at 2:29 pm to
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Everything about this sounds nice except for that 5 hour drive. That would be brutal. Is this area safe?


Yea, wife and I went on our honeymoon 15 years ago and then returned last year. There are no issues in this part of Mexico. The last hour of driving is on a 2 lane road that the vegitation has reduced down to a 1.5 lane road due to the lack of traffic, but besides that no issues. There are lots of places both Mayan and other things like caves, etc to explore also if you so choose. We like to break the trip into a couple of days on Playa for nightlife and shopping and then down to Xcalak for relaxation.

The area is known for fly fishing and scuba, but there are a couple of decent local restaurants to provide food
Posted by stlslick
St.Louis,Mo
Member since Nov 2012
14054 posts
Posted on 4/4/16 at 2:30 pm to
Aruba

They have a couple of Best beaches in the World. Super relaxing, good food, and super nice people.

Stay at Renaissance, and you take boat trip to their private island.
Posted by tlsu15
Capital of Texas
Member since Aug 2011
10018 posts
Posted on 4/4/16 at 2:31 pm to
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Do you have any miles stored up?



Not really. I don't have an airlines reward card - I use a cashback card for all my purchases and just have the rewards deducted from my bill.
Posted by lsunurse
Member since Dec 2005
128982 posts
Posted on 4/4/16 at 2:32 pm to
I bet Iceland is awesome. The pictures I've seen look stunning.


And no threat of Zika virus. If you are traveling with your SO and y'all plan on getting pregnant soon....you should pay attention to where this virus is popping up.
Posted by Phat Phil
Krispy Kreme
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Posted on 4/4/16 at 2:33 pm to
Pyongyang, North Korea
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