Vacation Ideas

Liam · 07-04-2010, 11:52 AM

Are you curious about vacationing somewhere? Looking for a specific vacation experience? Have you just discovered a wonderful place and would like to share? Ask, share, in this thread for everyone.

betenoire · 07-04-2010, 12:24 PM

Bay Fest - Sarnia

Next year all of you should go to this. You cannot all sleep on my floor, cuz Nick will be mad at me. But if I like you enough I will be willing to take that particular bullet from Nick.

TenderKnight · 07-04-2010, 01:18 PM

Reposted from the other vacation thread

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I wanted to offer a suggestion, Asheville, NC.. Very artsy and gay friendly, BEAUTIFUL location, national parks, Biltmore Estates, wine tasting, hiking, horse back riding.. Not too hot in summer, see the colors in the fall, ski in the winter and watch the mountains bloom in spring.. There are also lots of art stores, a mall, and lots of coffee shops.

I hope to be moving there in the next year or so. I know of a couple of gay friendly or owned B&B's around there too.

Hope that helps

-Tony

MsMerrick · 07-04-2010, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by TenderKnight

Reposted from the other vacation thread

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I wanted to offer a suggestion, Asheville, NC.. Very artsy and gay friendly, BEAUTIFUL location, national parks, Biltmore Estates, wine tasting, hiking, horse back riding.. Not too hot in summer, see the colors in the fall, ski in the winter and watch the mountains bloom in spring.. There are also lots of art stores, a mall, and lots of coffee shops.

I hope to be moving there in the next year or so. I know of a couple of gay friendly or owned B&B's around there too.

Hope that helps

-Tony

And the Biltmore Estate, is incredible

Very queer town, really good place to visit..or live !

Kätzchen · 07-05-2010, 06:21 PM

My favorite place to take in a little vacation is in the Cascade Mountain range in Oregon...

Breitenbush Hot Springs - Retreat & Conference Center

http://www.breitenbush.com/

Natural hot springs

The river

<~~ they have cabins, in case you would rather not camp by tent

The Lodge - they serve vegan/vegetarian fare for meals
(scrumptious and nutritious!)

dixie · 07-05-2010, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by TenderKnight

Reposted from the other vacation thread

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I wanted to offer a suggestion, Asheville, NC.. Very artsy and gay friendly, BEAUTIFUL location, national parks, Biltmore Estates, wine tasting, hiking, horse back riding.. Not too hot in summer, see the colors in the fall, ski in the winter and watch the mountains bloom in spring.. There are also lots of art stores, a mall, and lots of coffee shops.

I hope to be moving there in the next year or so. I know of a couple of gay friendly or owned B&B's around there too.

Hope that helps

-Tony

Well... I saw this thread title and was coming in to post, but someone seems to have beat me to it...

(Yes, I live in Asheville...LOL)

Liam · 07-05-2010, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by dixielady

Well... I saw this thread title and was coming in to post, but someone seems to have beat me to it...

(Yes, I live in Asheville...LOL)

How about naming the top three things to do, when visiting Asheville?

dixie · 07-05-2010, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Liam

How about naming the top three things to do, when visiting Asheville?

As others have said, the Biltmore House is a must see. The home and grounds are unbelievable, especially when the gardens are in bloom or during the holiday season.

If you are visiting during the summer months, there are many parks and outdoor attractions in the area. Lots of rafting and tubing to enjoy, camping and hiking, or just grilling out at a park on the river...

Wandering downtown is a definite must do. There are so many different shops, cafes, galleries, a fine arts theatre, small museums, nightlife, etc. If you enjoy music The Orange Peel is fabulous, plus there are always street musicians and performers.

There's so much culture in this area, it seems as though there is always something going on, something to do.... It's also a very diverse, "accepting" area. It's the kind of place where all types of folks can stroll the sidewalks and "blend" together in harmony, no matter their sexual orientation, religion, color, creed, etc... It's one of my favorite things about this city. Such a wonderful atmosphere and such wonderful people...

jools66 · 08-23-2018, 10:37 AM

This beautiful town has been owned by the French & Germans at different points in time.
Now its back in French hands, but you can still see the German influences.
Hopefully going there next year.
Google it, you wont be disappointed

Kätzchen · 03-21-2019, 08:45 PM

Priest Lake is in the northern pan-handle of Idaho and it's gorgeous there, during the late summer months or early part of September. I only remember being there, when I was a young girl, but I plan to visit that area in the near future. I remember the fragrant air of the lake and the Ponderosa pines. So very pretty there, it really is.

homoe · 03-22-2019, 06:21 AM

Provincetown Massachusetts

I've only been here once, but it was one wild ride!

kittygrrl · 03-22-2019, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by homoe

Provincetown Massachusetts

I've only been here once, but it was one wild ride!

yes H, but wasn't it fun?..i have fond memories

C0LLETTE · 03-22-2019, 05:28 PM

I first went to Provincetown with my mother in 1955. She was a painter. It was an artists/writers/theatre colony then. The Gay artists and the Portuguese fishermen got along very well.
I've gone back many times since but it's never been as cool as it was then. I stopped going about 20 years ago when Commercial became a zoo of baby strollers and there were no alleys left where you could have a quick drink without being told to "move along, this is Private Property".

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TenderKnight Member How Do You Identify?: Kinky Poly Transman Preferred Pronoun?: He Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Monroe, NC Posts: 551 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 773 Thanked 822 Times in 256 Posts Rep Power: 2402408	Reposted from the other vacation thread -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I wanted to offer a suggestion, Asheville, NC.. Very artsy and gay friendly, BEAUTIFUL location, national parks, Biltmore Estates, wine tasting, hiking, horse back riding.. Not too hot in summer, see the colors in the fall, ski in the winter and watch the mountains bloom in spring.. There are also lots of art stores, a mall, and lots of coffee shops. I hope to be moving there in the next year or so. I know of a couple of gay friendly or owned B&B's around there too. Hope that helps -Tony __________________ The beatings shall continue.. until moral improves..

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jools66 Member How Do You Identify?: lesbian Relationship Status: Married Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: uk Posts: 289 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 192 Thanked 696 Times in 227 Posts Rep Power: 3251484	Colmar france This beautiful town has been owned by the French & Germans at different points in time. Now its back in French hands, but you can still see the German influences. Hopefully going there next year. Google it, you wont be disappointed

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Kätzchen Member How Do You Identify?: As a very feminine woman. Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near smoke signals in the sky. Posts: 16,209 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 29,450 Thanked 33,610 Times in 10,707 Posts Rep Power: 21474868	Priest Lake (Idaho) Priest Lake is in the northern pan-handle of Idaho and it's gorgeous there, during the late summer months or early part of September. I only remember being there, when I was a young girl, but I plan to visit that area in the near future. I remember the fragrant air of the lake and the Ponderosa pines. So very pretty there, it really is. __________________ “The way someone treats you is not a reflection of your worth: It’s a reflection of their emotional capacity,” — Jillian Turecki. I’m doing my part, as an American citizen, who is concerned about losing our Democracy: I boycott agencies and businesses and service providers who do not support the US Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Support Democracy: Vote Blue

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Kätzchen Member How Do You Identify?: As a very feminine woman. Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near smoke signals in the sky. Posts: 16,209 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 29,450 Thanked 33,610 Times in 10,707 Posts Rep Power: 21474868	My favorite place to take in a little vacation is in the Cascade Mountain range in Oregon... *Breitenbush Hot Springs - Retreat & Conference Center* http://www.breitenbush.com/ Natural hot springs The river <~~ they have cabins, in case you would rather not camp by tent The Lodge - they serve vegan/vegetarian fare for meals (scrumptious and nutritious!)

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