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Cancelled original trip because of Covid and need ideas
Posted on 5/11/20 at 6:39 pm
Posted on 5/11/20 at 6:39 pm
We were supposed to be going to California in June but that was cancelled for obvious reasons. We've already made arrangements to have the kids and pets cared for that week so we are looking at alternative destinations to spend a few days.
Criteria include:
- continental US
- affordable flight from MSY
- restaurants open
- relaxing activities (think lounging around and less go go sightseeing type stuff).
- Total cost under $4k
Any suggestions?
Criteria include:
- continental US
- affordable flight from MSY
- restaurants open
- relaxing activities (think lounging around and less go go sightseeing type stuff).
- Total cost under $4k
Any suggestions?
Posted on 5/11/20 at 8:50 pm to TypoKnig
Martha’s Vineyard. Get a house on the water. Sit on the patio and drank
Posted on 5/12/20 at 8:28 am to Tshiz
Check out The Breakers - Palm Beach. Awesome resort and great for lounging and downtown Palm Beach has tons of shops and restaurants that should be open in June.
The resort is very expensive but June flights out of MSY to Palm Beach are only around $100 per Google.
The resort is very expensive but June flights out of MSY to Palm Beach are only around $100 per Google.
Posted on 5/12/20 at 10:04 am to TypoKnig
Could look into the outer banks in NC - I believe some of those beaches are beginning to open up
Posted on 5/12/20 at 10:08 am to TypoKnig
Have any dates in mind for june? I can look up flights, but just a note that prices have been going up on flights now that all the airlines have gutted their schedules for June. There are only two nola-atlanta flights on delta per day and most of the nonstops to other locations are gone 
Are you open to driving?
Are you open to driving?
This post was edited on 5/12/20 at 10:09 am
Posted on 5/12/20 at 12:44 pm to OleVaught14
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Could look into the outer banks in NC - I believe some of those beaches are beginning to open up
NC restaurants for interior dining are not open yet. Hopefully they will be open by June but the Governor is being very cautious.
Dare County (Kitty Hawk, Nag Head, Kill Devil Hill, Hatteras, etc) is not open yet for non-residents but I think that is expected to change this weekend.
The SC or Georgia coast may be a better option until the NC restaurants open. St. Simon, Jekyll Island, Hilton Head, Myrtle Beach, etc. seem to be opening quicker than NC coastal places
Posted on 5/12/20 at 3:50 pm to TypoKnig
Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg are most of the way open.
Posted on 5/12/20 at 7:21 pm to nctiger71
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St. Simons, Jekyll Island,
Very much open. Went there last week. You can sit down in the restaurants and some shops are open. Hotel pool is closed. Scenery is beautiful but water is murky brown and sand is hard packed but riding a bike around Jekyll sure was relaxing. The new Westin is very nice and adjacent to shops and restaurants.
Posted on 5/13/20 at 6:43 pm to CuseTiger
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Are you open to driving?
I am but my wife probably wouldn’t drive my more than probably 6 hours.
quote:
Have any dates in mind for june? I can look up flights, but just a note that prices have been going up on flights now that all the airlines have gutted their schedules for June. There are only two nola-atlanta flights on delta per day and most of the nonstops to other locations are gone
Looking sometime the week of June 7-13. Dates are flexible anytime that week. Looking for about a 4 day trip.
Posted on 5/13/20 at 6:44 pm to OleVaught14
quote:
Could look into the outer banks in NC - I believe some of those beaches are beginning to open up
I’ll definitely look into it. I was looking into Hilton Head so I’ll check out beaches further north.
Posted on 5/13/20 at 8:58 pm to TypoKnig
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The Outer Banks will reopen to visitors on Saturday, May 16th. Dare County, in coordination with Hyde and Currituck Counties, will lift restrictions on entry for visitors beginning Saturday, May 16 at 12:01 AM. Law enforcement continues to enforce entry restrictions until then.
NC restaurants are still closed to sit down, inside dining. But, we may go to Phase 2 on May 22; whatever that means.
Posted on 5/13/20 at 9:02 pm to TypoKnig
Looking through the week and posting what I found below. Note for any of the links you can change the dates to whatever you prefer in your 4 day timeframe. Most flight prices are the same throughout the week, with friday being slightly more expensive. Airline wise, american is the one with cheap tickets right now. Hope this helps 
Vegas $186 on American. Connects through dallas, but seems like Vegas is opening things up and might at least have some pools and bars to relax at.
LINK
Minneapolis $187 on American. Not sure if Minnesota is open or closed, but they've got a lot of lakes up there. Pretty nice time of year to go as well if you want to escape the heat LINK
West Palm Beach $106 on American. Connecting flight but believe FL is starting to open things up all over LINK
Jacksonville $173 on American. From there you could probably drive up to the beaches in georgia. LINK
Charleston $173 on American. Have heard it's nice there but unfortunately have never been. LINK
Portland, Maine $125 on American. Just stumbled upon this, but if Maine is open that is an awesome area. LINK
Vegas $186 on American. Connects through dallas, but seems like Vegas is opening things up and might at least have some pools and bars to relax at.
LINK
Minneapolis $187 on American. Not sure if Minnesota is open or closed, but they've got a lot of lakes up there. Pretty nice time of year to go as well if you want to escape the heat LINK
West Palm Beach $106 on American. Connecting flight but believe FL is starting to open things up all over LINK
Jacksonville $173 on American. From there you could probably drive up to the beaches in georgia. LINK
Charleston $173 on American. Have heard it's nice there but unfortunately have never been. LINK
Portland, Maine $125 on American. Just stumbled upon this, but if Maine is open that is an awesome area. LINK
Posted on 5/13/20 at 10:16 pm to rich4pres
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Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg are most of the way open
Been here for a few days, haven't had any issues eating at restaurants. Now, the fact that trails in the national park are closed is some major bullshite!
Posted on 5/14/20 at 6:54 am to CuseTiger
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Minneapolis $187 on American. Not sure if Minnesota is open or closed, but they've got a lot of lakes up there. Pretty nice time of year to go as well if you want to escape the heat LINK
They are going to lift the stay at home at the end of this week and things are going to slowly start opening up after June 1st. That said - the Spring and Fall are great times of year weatherwise. Also - you can do some nice side trips up to Duluth or even the St. Croix river area isn't far from MSP
Posted on 5/14/20 at 10:02 am to CuseTiger
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CuseTiger
Thanks!
Posted on 5/14/20 at 11:08 am to CuseTiger
quote:We're in the same boat as the OP as it looks like CA isn't going to happen (Mammoth Lakes and Yosemite 6/13-6/20). We went to Maine back in September of 2018 and would be interested in a return trip so I checked out the situation up there. As of the moment Maine is requiring a 14 day self-quarantine so I didn't take it further to see what accommodations could be had. 14 Day Quarantine Guidelines
Portland, Maine $125 on American. Just stumbled upon this, but if Maine is open that is an awesome area. LINK
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