Current Events > Best vacation for 2 for under $2000?

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You have a fair amount of options. What do you like to do?
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Something tropical would be ideal, but I dont know if we can afford it. Were only planning on going for 4-5 days.
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WhinyZach posted...

dominican

Beautiful country but those fuckers drive like crazy. Youtube crazy dominican drivers. Unbelievable.
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disney world?
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For $2,000 you cant go wrong with New York/New Jersey for Wrestlemania weekend come April. Just under $2,000, you can see a five hour spectactular Wrestlemania from Metlife Stadium, as well as the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony, RAW and SmackDown after Wrestlemania, and whatever NXT show they have, as well as an ultimate fan experience at Fan Axxess. Oh and don't forget to take a NYC Tour Guide Bus when you have a chance.
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Christian RULES posted...

For $2,000 you cant go wrong with New York/New Jersey for Wrestlemania weekend come April. Just under $2,000, you can see a five hour spectactular Wrestlemania from Metlife Stadium, as well as the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony, RAW and SmackDown after Wrestlemania, and whatever NXT show they have, as well as an ultimate fan experience at Fan Axxess. Oh and don't forget to take a NYC Tour Guide Bus when you have a chance.

Wwe propaganda is that you?

Only thing I know about the DR is Punta Cana lol
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You guys could have a fairly nice stay in a place like Destin, Florida. All Florida jokes aside, its a beautiful beach with quartz sand that squeaks when you run on it and the water is a nice blue. Everything there is pretty affordable.
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Were going in April, if that changes anything. Florida would probably be warm enough by then.

Anyone have particular resorts for Punta Cana in mind?
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Is $2000 your entire budget or just your getting there budget?

We spent $1800 for 2 round trips and 5 nights at the Mirage Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas

We brought more spending money obviously but it was awesome

Christian RULES posted...

For $2,000 you cant go wrong with New York/New Jersey for Wrestlemania weekend come April. Just under $2,000, you can see a five hour spectactular Wrestlemania from Metlife Stadium, as well as the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony, RAW and SmackDown after Wrestlemania, and whatever NXT show they have, as well as an ultimate fan experience at Fan Axxess. Oh and don't forget to take a NYC Tour Guide Bus when you have a chance.

that would be a huge waste of money and lame as fuck
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Pretty much the whole budget.

Fuck flying is expensive. Round trip to Punta for both of us would be $1000.

5 days out there would be about $1000 too.
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I reiterate Disney World, you obviously have to watch your spending while in the parks (including breakfast, lunch, and dinner), but $2000 is definitely doable.
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We go to Washington DC a lot too.

There's a Holiday Inn in Rosslyn right across from the Key Bridge in Arlington VA that runs much cheaper than places in the city do, and it's a nice hotel

http://www.hirosslyn.com/

There's a metro station a block away

2k will cover museums (free), sightseeing, food (excellent food in the DC area), metro tickets, and craft beer/wine if you're into those things.

Obviously you're going to go the National Mall and see the Smithsonian museums, monuments, Capitol building, White House, etc... which is all 100% free.

The Zoo is really good and 100% free as well

I suggest going to different districts of DC every day to explore the city if you've never been there. Adams Morgan, Dupont Circle, Logan Circle, and Foggy Bottom/Georgetown are really must visits if you're younger.

You can also explore Alexandria and Arlington

cmiller4642 posted...

We go to Washington DC a lot too.

There's a Holiday Inn in Rosslyn right across from the Key Bridge in Arlington VA that runs much cheaper than places in the city do, and it's a nice hotel

http://www.hirosslyn.com/

There's a metro station a block away

2k will cover museums (free), sightseeing, food (excellent food in the DC area), metro tickets, and craft beer/wine if you're into those things.

Obviously you're going to go the National Mall and see the Smithsonian museums, monuments, Capitol building, White House, etc... which is all 100% free.

The Zoo is really good and 100% free as well

I suggest going to different districts of DC every day to explore the city if you've never been there. Adams Morgan, Dupont Circle, Logan Circle, and Foggy Bottom/Georgetown are really must visits if you're younger.

You can also explore Alexandria and Arlington

Ive only been to DC as a kid, and I was too young to really appreciate it. Id like to go back and explore.

We were pretty close by last May, and planned on stopping there for a day. But it ended up downpouring the entire tome
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lww99 posted...

cmiller4642 posted...

We go to Washington DC a lot too.

There's a Holiday Inn in Rosslyn right across from the Key Bridge in Arlington VA that runs much cheaper than places in the city do, and it's a nice hotel

http://www.hirosslyn.com/

There's a metro station a block away

2k will cover museums (free), sightseeing, food (excellent food in the DC area), metro tickets, and craft beer/wine if you're into those things.

Obviously you're going to go the National Mall and see the Smithsonian museums, monuments, Capitol building, White House, etc... which is all 100% free.

The Zoo is really good and 100% free as well

I suggest going to different districts of DC every day to explore the city if you've never been there. Adams Morgan, Dupont Circle, Logan Circle, and Foggy Bottom/Georgetown are really must visits if you're younger.

You can also explore Alexandria and Arlington

Ive only been to DC as a kid, and I was too young to really appreciate it. Id like to go back and explore.

We were pretty close by last May, and planned on stopping there for a day. But it ended up downpouring the entire tome

If you do go that hotel I posted is my suggestion of where to stay. It's literally right by a metro station, and I think we paid like $150 a night in July to stay there.

I second the WWE idea. Wrestlemania is where legends are made.
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The cheapest and best vacation you can get is chilling out at home and playing video games and posting on GameFAQs for two weeks. Save money and don't have to risk being in one of these plane crashes.
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why u ignoring me TC
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Never really thought about Disney world. Is it just roller coasters or what? Those arent my thing.

Disney stuff would be cool but better for after we have kids I guess
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If you can spare a little more, go to hawaii

Most Disney rides aren't "exciting", they are mostly memorable experiences. Rides like It's a Small World and Spaceship Earth.

They also have areas like the World Showcase which are great (better) for adults.
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Florida is warm all year round bruh

2k is more than enough to do a road trip for sure.
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Itd probably be a lot easier, and way cheaper, to just drive to NYC, Chicago, Philly, etc.

All are between a 6-8 hour drive. I dont see gas and tolls being more than $300 round trip.

Then wed have a car to drive while were there, dont have to worry about renting one or ubering.

So if we left Cleveland Monday morning sometime, wed get there by dinner time. Have that night, 3 full days to explore, and leave Friday morning/afternoon.

Probably would come in WAY under 2k.
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go skiing in Colorado?
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MedeaLysistrata posted...

go skiing in Colorado?

Thatd be fun for me, but she probably wouldnt enjoy it much
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cmiller4642 posted...

lww99 posted...

cmiller4642 posted...

We go to Washington DC a lot too.

There's a Holiday Inn in Rosslyn right across from the Key Bridge in Arlington VA that runs much cheaper than places in the city do, and it's a nice hotel

http://www.hirosslyn.com/

There's a metro station a block away

2k will cover museums (free), sightseeing, food (excellent food in the DC area), metro tickets, and craft beer/wine if you're into those things.

Obviously you're going to go the National Mall and see the Smithsonian museums, monuments, Capitol building, White House, etc... which is all 100% free.

The Zoo is really good and 100% free as well

I suggest going to different districts of DC every day to explore the city if you've never been there. Adams Morgan, Dupont Circle, Logan Circle, and Foggy Bottom/Georgetown are really must visits if you're younger.

You can also explore Alexandria and Arlington

Ive only been to DC as a kid, and I was too young to really appreciate it. Id like to go back and explore.

We were pretty close by last May, and planned on stopping there for a day. But it ended up downpouring the entire tome

If you do go that hotel I posted is my suggestion of where to stay. It's literally right by a metro station, and I think we paid like $150 a night in July to stay there.

I'd second DC but to one up your hotel, I'd suggest The Pod. Hip micro hotel that can be had for about $75 a night and it's right beside the entrance of Chinatown. It also has a roof top bar, a whiskey basement(with great unique cocktails), and 50s style diner on the ground floor.
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BlazinBlue88 posted...

cmiller4642 posted...

lww99 posted...

cmiller4642 posted...

We go to Washington DC a lot too.

There's a Holiday Inn in Rosslyn right across from the Key Bridge in Arlington VA that runs much cheaper than places in the city do, and it's a nice hotel

http://www.hirosslyn.com/

There's a metro station a block away

2k will cover museums (free), sightseeing, food (excellent food in the DC area), metro tickets, and craft beer/wine if you're into those things.

Obviously you're going to go the National Mall and see the Smithsonian museums, monuments, Capitol building, White House, etc... which is all 100% free.

The Zoo is really good and 100% free as well

I suggest going to different districts of DC every day to explore the city if you've never been there. Adams Morgan, Dupont Circle, Logan Circle, and Foggy Bottom/Georgetown are really must visits if you're younger.

You can also explore Alexandria and Arlington

Ive only been to DC as a kid, and I was too young to really appreciate it. Id like to go back and explore.

We were pretty close by last May, and planned on stopping there for a day. But it ended up downpouring the entire tome

If you do go that hotel I posted is my suggestion of where to stay. It's literally right by a metro station, and I think we paid like $150 a night in July to stay there.

I'd second DC but to one up your hotel, I'd suggest The Pod. Hip micro hotel that can be had for about $75 a night and it's right beside the entrance of Chinatown. It also has a roof top bar, a whiskey basement(with great unique cocktails), and 50s style diner on the ground floor.

That sounds pretty damn cool. Yeah if we opt for a $200 hotel, were going to be close to our limit again
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Not remotely tropical, but the only type of vacation my wife and I have taken in years and years is going down to the Smokey Mountains and staying in a cabin. For a few days you may hit $2000 with travel if you are far away but you can find some pretty good deals so might stay well below that. Hotels are dirt cheap there if you are going in a slightly "off" season, so if you plan to be out and about a lot, that's a cheaper option.
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For $2k two people can fly to Hawaii from the us and buy a box each and sleep under an overpass

probably a good # of airbnbs in dc that are affordable also

if you do go to dc i could probably give you some tips about places worth visiting that are affordable but also excellent experiences
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go on a cruise.
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GasMonkey posted...

go on a cruise.

This is probably the most cost effective. But being stuck on the open ocean for days, freaks me out.

Also wouldnt wanna get sea sickness and be miserable the whole time
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Darkman124 posted...

probably a good # of airbnbs in dc that are affordable also

if you do go to dc i could probably give you some tips about places worth visiting that are affordable but also excellent experiences

Im fine with Airbnb. Last time we used it, the residence was pretty clean. We rented a big house since there was 6 of us going to VA for a wedding

Only weird thing, was the homeowner lived in the basement while were staying there.
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lww99 posted...

Also wouldnt wanna get sea sickness and be miserable the whole time

fwiw, on the big ships (oasis of the seas, norwegian epic, etc class), this is highly unlikely. you do want to be sure not to be 1 deck above the gambling/dining areas as it's loud all night

also cruises in general are kinda overcrowded for the amenities on board
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Where do you live?
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SauI_Goodman posted...

WhinyZach posted...

dominican

Beautiful country but those fuckers drive like crazy. Youtube crazy dominican drivers. Unbelievable.

As a Dominican, can confirm lmao.
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Yomi posted...

SauI_Goodman posted...

WhinyZach posted...

dominican

Beautiful country but those fuckers drive like crazy. Youtube crazy dominican drivers. Unbelievable.

As a Dominican, can confirm lmao.

tbh this is a problem that spans the caribbean
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I can't tell you what you should do but I would probably just use airbnb, making sure the place is "entire place to myself" with proper amenities. I'd probably also use skyscanner to monitor flight costs in an effort to find the cheapest flights, mainly because it will let you search an entire country. This of course only works if you're flexible about where to go and what to do.

That's more of a DIY approach. You could probably just get away with going to AAA and have a travel agent figure out options for you.
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TomNook20 posted...

Where do you live?

Cleveland area
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For driving you could go to kentucky/tennessee. Eat some good food, check out the mammoth caves, explore nashville.

If you want to fly, Vegas or LA might be good options within the continental US, and there are plenty of islands in the Caribbean that should be within your budget for such a short trip. I would recommend puerto rico but I don't know how it is now after that hurricane. I'm sure san juan is fine, but idk about other places.
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TomNook20 posted...

For driving you could go to kentucky/tennessee. Eat some good food, check out the mammoth caves, explore nashville.

If you want to fly, Vegas or LA might be good options within the continental US, and there are plenty of islands in the Caribbean that should be within your budget for such a short trip. I would recommend puerto rico but I don't know how it is now after that hurricane. I'm sure san juan is fine, but idk about other places.

Ive heard mammoth cave is really cool.

We talked about Vegas a bit.

Traveling is SO fucking expensive
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Come to the other side of Ohio and clean my garage out for me. I'll buy you a one topping pizza from Domino's.
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The Top Crusader posted...

Come to the other side of Ohio and clean my garage out for me. I'll buy you a one topping pizza from Domino's.

I enjoyed cleaning and organizing my garage. One of the first projects I did after buying our house.
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lww99 posted...

GasMonkey posted...

go on a cruise.

This is probably the most cost effective. But being stuck on the open ocean for days, freaks me out.

Also wouldnt wanna get sea sickness and be miserable the whole time

Cruises are fun af.

You don't have to worry about getting sea sickness, the ships are designed specifically to minimize rolling.

The only crappy thing is that you have to pay extra for a lot of stuff (drinks are expensive, drink packages are also expensive, unless you just want to sightsee or take a taxi to a beach at a port of call you gotta pay for the excursions). They do have a lot of free entertainment though.

If you're driving I'd personally avoid NYC unless you scout out the metro system ahead of time, place is annoying as hell to drive in. Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore (some parts), and DC are great though.
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