posted 04-27-2005 00:16               

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Originally posted by brockville:
Whoa Sydney Tugger - thanks for your input - but judging by the number of places you have been and 'discarded' -you seem to be a tad jaded. I agree that once you have been somewhere you may not want to return. However, lots of folks have never experienced these spots and may have completely different opinions. Again - thanks for the input.

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I know, I sound totally indulgent don't I. Seriously though we live so far from everything in the Northern Hemisphere that to go back somewhere, it has to be sense of "I'd never feel complete if I don't go back". If you consider the places on my list, which of those could you fairly say would be worth a repeat all the way from Sydney with four kids in tow and the associated costs???

Plus, while it's worth visiting the Pyramids and Great Wall, who'd go twice as a tourist???

We've been to more places that I didn't put on the list, so I haven't discarded them ALL.

Sydney

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Brenda

posted 04-27-2005 02:43               

Williamsburg

posted 04-27-2005 04:20               

I've taken my family there every winter (usually weeks 52 and 1, or 1 and 2) for ten years. The people who thought "once is enough" have valid reasons, I'm sure. I could think of some reasons myself not to like the place. It's a perfect illustration of the dangers of suburban sprawl and is like Los Angeles in that regard. There are other problems, for sure.

But we loved going there in part because of the attitude we brought to the experience. We have many special memories of our young kids in their baby and toddler years, where the luxurious Orlando resorts made things convenient -- we were able, as parents, to actually achieve a relaxing holiday at places like Vistana or Orange Lake or Star Island, despite the stress of diapers, crying kids, setting up cribs, etc. And it was incredibly affordable for us since we could drive there (although a bit of a hike from Canada, we always made that an adventure in itself) and the availability made it easy for us to get into the best resorts with our cheap South African units.

Last winter we decided that we're done with Orlando for at least 4 or 5 years. The kids are old enough that we can consider other adventures (Branson, MO this summer and Riviera Maya, Mexico next winter). We need a break from Disney (our kids are actually tired of it!). We'll look for more cultural experiences when the kids are teenagers (e.g., Europe) but I'll always have a very fond place in my heart for Orlando for the aforementioned reasons. In combination with the warm climate, it's the perfect antidote to parental stress, compared to many alternatives that might be excellent if one is without kids.

Just needed to share that with y'all. BTW, we love Williamsburg, Virginia for many of the same reasons we liked Orlando. We've been there twice and will return again many times, I'm sure. Williamsburg would likely be a one-time destination except there are so many resorts to choose from and things are so darn convenient for families.

posted 04-27-2005 05:47               

Usually when we're heading home from a vacation, my husband and I have the discussion of "well, would you go there again" and a few places we sigh and say "I'd go back tomorrow!" (Hawaii, Florida Keys, Maine, Rome, Charleston area.....) and others we say "I'm glad we went, but now we can cross it off our list."

posted 04-27-2005 07:12               

I am sure there are others that we were not too keen on but those 3 stand out.

posted 04-27-2005 08:03               

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Originally posted by hibbeln:
Sounds like New Orleans makes a lot of lists.
Now I need Nelsons Landing Nevada explained! I was too young in 1974????

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posted 04-27-2005 08:08               

St Maarten - we have been there 3 times and it has become too crowded to be relaxing for us.

posted 04-27-2005 08:22               

I cannot really think of anyplace I don't really like. I was bored when we went to Branson. I do plan to go again, but just not for a whole week.

Laser

posted 04-27-2005 10:28            

As an aside and the complete opposite to this thread, I just picked up a book called 1000 PLACES TO SEE BEFORE YOU DIE, A Traveler's Life List by Patricia Schultz, it's captivating and great bathroom literature!!

posted 04-27-2005 11:02               

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Originally posted by brockville:
Whoa Sydney Tugger - thanks for your input - but judging by the number of places you have been and 'discarded' -you seem to be a tad jaded. I agree that once you have been somewhere you may not want to return.However, lots of folks have never experienced these spots and may have completely different opinions. Again - thanks for the input.

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posted 04-27-2005 11:08               

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Originally posted by copper:
Long story so the short version is we were there on the 13th and almost stayed overnight. Although Nelsons Landing was dry as a bone it was located in a wash and the upper drainage (called ElDorado Canyon) caught several inches of rain in a hour or so. The resulting flood at Nelsons landing (which was a outlet at the end of the drainage) hit without warning killing 9 people, completely destroying boat docks, several boats, numerous RV's and vehicles with boat trailers, a small store and motel. There was absolutely nothing left on the Nevada side and much debri a mile across the river on the Arizona side. I was very lucky not to be there and won't go there again.

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posted 04-27-2005 11:46               

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Originally posted by maverick:
College. Once was enough.

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posted 04-27-2005 12:14               

Hot Springs, AR....Drink the water, tour the spa, once is enough.

Any City in Mexico....too much hassle and tourist rip offs, credit card number was lifted at the hotel and used.