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Submitted by Susie Derkins (View user info) at 2007-11-01 12:07:02 EDT
As some of you know, I quit smoking in February. Since then I've put the money I'd normally be spending on smokes away and will be celebrating my tobacco free anniversary with a trip for the Scotsman (who quit with me) and I. I'd like to go somewhere warm since February in Ontario is gheyer than Liberace on the Pride parade leatherman float wearing sequinned assless chaps singing "It's Raining Men". The problem now is choice, and this is where you come in, my dear internet strangers.
What destination is good to go to? It needs to be fairly inexpensive, but not so inexpensive that their definition of "all inclusive" means that it includes a roof with the four walls they provide. Mexico is out since they seem to have an issue wanting Canucks dead. Cuba is out since I've already been and I want to try other countries. Right now the frontrunners are the Dominican Republic and Costa Rica. Any thoughts and suggestions are appreciated (with the exception of such suggestions that I take a trip up your ass or something of that ilk).
And just so this isn't completely without content, here's a link and a photo for your amusement.
The link is for a neat youtube video I saw last night about why you don't look into mirrors whilst on acid. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdZfiwdZWxo
The photo is of something The Scotsman left on the table for the waitstaff to ponder at the last wedding we attended.
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Submitted by monkeyswithguns (user info) at 2007-11-01 22:02:24 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
Costa Rica all the way. The wife and I went to Playa Hermosa this past march, in Guanacaste province on the Pacific Coast. It stays warm year round, and the west coast isn't as rainy as the East, so clear skys aren't usually a problem.
There are rainforests within tour or driving range, great snorkeling, and cheap hotels.
I believe we payed around $60 or so per night, directly on the beach, with a great restaraunt attached. Looking back, we probably could have stayed at a much cheaper hotel.
Rincon Volcano, tons of hot springs, and the Rio Celeste-
http://www.ubersite.com/m/110804
So basically you've got tons of options, it's quite cheap, and the locals are friendly.
Their entire economy is gearing up for tourism, so expect great service, and great English.
I should warn you though, there are 2 Playa Hermosas. The one we stayed in is a quiet beach town off a dirt road. The other is a bustling surfer town with high crime.
Submitted by Fatterrific (user info) at 2007-11-01 21:25:54 EDT (#)
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Also, I never understood the whole "don't look into mirrors when you're tripping" thing. I've done it plenty of times, always looked pretty damn cool I thought.
Submitted by Fatterrific (user info) at 2007-11-01 21:24:00 EDT (#)
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I've been to Jamaica, it fucking owns. Go there.
Submitted by bob (user info) at 2007-11-01 20:34:41 EDT (#)
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brazil or argentina or costa rica imo.
Submitted by icarus1987 (user info) at 2007-11-01 19:57:32 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
Stop hitting on my sister. I'm serious. :(
Submitted by i_can_get_you_a_toe (user info) at 2007-11-01 16:33:28 EDT (#)
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go to australia and play with the kangaroos.
Submitted by Wompom (user info) at 2007-11-01 15:15:24 EDT (#)
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Dig the pic
Submitted by shadow (user info) at 2007-11-01 14:59:36 EDT (#)
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February=Caribean. A lil 'spensive, but plenty warm. Or the Mediteranean Sea area(can't be pissed to spell at the moment)
Or Florida, if you like giant bugs.
Congrats on quitting smoking, I hope to join you soon.
Submitted by ShimishSmortion (user info) at 2007-11-01 14:39:32 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
I am going to answer your question with a question of my own: do you want to be stateside or out of the USA (assuming you aren't from the U.S.)?
Submitted by ShimishSmortion (user info) at 2007-11-01 14:34:31 EDT (#)
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I'd like to go somewhere warm since February in Ontario is gheyer than Liberace on the Pride parade leatherman float wearing sequinned assless chaps singing "It's Raining Men".
You earned a plus two right fucking there.
Submitted by skrapmetal (user info) at 2007-11-01 13:58:14 EDT (#)
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Warm? In February? Party? The ONLY answer to your question is New Orleans.
http://www.nola.com/mardigras/
MARDI GRAS!
Submitted by congo (user info) at 2007-11-01 13:23:07 EDT (#)
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the answer is obvious.
Las Vegas.
Just inexpensive enough, always fun. Warm in the winter.
Submitted by EmissionImpossible (user info) at 2007-11-01 12:52:11 EDT (#)
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im at work!! i cant respond, I am without the gmail, its cool your toes are safe, will reply when I get home.
Submitted by Susie_Derkins (user info) at 2007-11-01 12:49:15 EDT (#)
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OK OK STOP THREATENING MY TOES. You have five minutes to respond before I have to get ready for work.
Submitted by EmissionImpossible (user info) at 2007-11-01 12:40:13 EDT (#)
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Susie if you dont email me I will chope your toes off, you have my email.
Submitted by Susie_Derkins (user info) at 2007-11-01 12:39:19 EDT (#)
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*TWO forks.
Submitted by Susie_Derkins (user info) at 2007-11-01 12:38:50 EDT (#)
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EI - it was sent back to me by England's customs. It was half eaten with a note requesting that I send more Laura Secord chocolate and maple candy.
Forensic - he jammed to forks together, stuck a toothpick between and balanced it on the rim of the glass. He does this sort of thing all the time. You should see him fold beer caps in half twice.
Inion - I had heard that, maybe I'll scratch DR off the list. Guilt and depression isn't on the itinerary.
Indo - yeah, getting drunk on the beach was the plan.
Submitted by TheUniter (user info) at 2007-11-01 12:32:24 EDT (#)
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Submitted by EmissionImpossible (user info) at 2007-11-01 12:28:43 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
go to peru and meet paddington bear.
Submitted by ubetidid (user info) at 2007-11-01 12:28:37 EDT (#)
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costa rica
Submitted by indoninja (user info) at 2007-11-01 12:27:46 EDT (#)
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All inclusive is rarely the best option if you are worried about price, unless you don;t want to mix with the locals and just get drunk on the beach (which is fun).
Submitted by inion_de_trua (user info) at 2007-11-01 12:25:14 EDT (#)
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my mom went to the dr. she said it was pretty sad. she went for some business thing so she stayed mostly in the same place but once you left she said the poverty really hit you.
Submitted by EmissionImpossible (user info) at 2007-11-01 12:24:50 EDT (#)
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hey no one posts me without my permission or till i get to know whats going on about my candy.
Submitted by triangle_man (user info) at 2007-11-01 12:22:47 EDT (#)
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ok toothpick, two forks, wineglass.....eurika!!
go to the a hedonist resort in the caribbean...take pictures, post em
Submitted by Paralyzed_By_Hope (user info) at 2007-11-01 12:19:57 EDT (#)
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Submitted by GodChicken (user info) at 2007-11-01 12:09:46 EDT (#)
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if you want to talk seriously about Costa Rica, I've done a lot of research into it and I could offer you many many links to sites for different programs of stuff to do down there, based on your budget.
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My first thought was Costa Rica. It kicks ass.
As does that picture. He should've kept it and sold it as a enlightened and intricate sculpture.
Submitted by forensicgirl3 (user info) at 2007-11-01 12:16:38 EDT (#)
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How did he do that? (referring to the pic)
Submitted by Susie_Derkins (user info) at 2007-11-01 12:13:05 EDT (#)
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You know I would, Boshman. Goddamn Scruggs...
Submitted by EmissionImpossible (user info) at 2007-11-01 12:12:11 EDT (#)
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Susie what happened to my candy!
Submitted by DudeThatsBOSH (user info) at 2007-11-01 12:10:14 EDT (#)
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oh, right.
umm..if you go to costa rica, stop by scruggs' place on the way there and set his lawn on fire please.
Submitted by GodChicken (user info) at 2007-11-01 12:09:46 EDT (#)
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if you want to talk seriously about Costa Rica, I've done a lot of research into it and I could offer you many many links to sites for different programs of stuff to do down there, based on your budget.
Email The.GodChicken.at.gmail.com I won't get it until later today though, after I've gotten off work.
Submitted by DudeThatsBOSH (user info) at 2007-11-01 12:09:21 EDT (#)
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why dont you go travel up your own butt!