Romantic Vacation Location?

PHXLavaVibe · Post by **PHXLavaVibe** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 3:10 am

My wife and I are thinking of taking a week long vacation for our 3rd anniversary and I don't know where to go. My thought on this is that we should rent a Log Cabin somewere beautiful and remote.The Idea is that we will be surrounded by thick forest with a light coat of snow in the trees and on the ground. Does anyone know of a place like this?Our Aniversary is on October 9th. Please help!

engineertwin2 · Post by **engineertwin2** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 3:51 am

Montrose, CO is nice, within a days drive of Phoenix, and not as expensive as nearby Telluride (about an hour away). You should be able to enjoy the weather, and if you feel up to it, ski or play in the snow in the surrounding areas. I'll be heading there a day or two after Christmas and will try to post some pics then if you want.You might also try New Mexico. I have family in quaint little Cloudcroft, NM (little south and east of Las Cruces). It sits at 9000 ft in the pines in a small town with plenty to do. My sister in law brokers cabin rentals in the area. If you are interested I can give you her contact information.I also hear that Santa Fe is nice that time of year too...although I'm not sure you'll have snow anywhere you go within driving distance in October...

zionzr2 · Post by **zionzr2** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 4:29 am

I've done some camping in CloudCroft, NM. I used to live in El Paso, TX, when my dad was stationed in Ft. Bliss. My scout troop went there every so often to go camping. VERY Beautiful.

Kari · Post by **Kari** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 5:46 am

Gatlinburg, TN and the outlying area with towns like Cosby, TN has a lot of cabins in the woods in the mountains that are very pretty and nice, and if you decide you want to go out for a romantic dinner there are also a lot of restaurant options in town in Gatlinburg. That would require either a long road trip or a plane flight, but it seems like it might be exactly what you're looking for.

scott_h · Post by **scott_h** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 12:31 pm

You don't say if you're looking for any particular area(s). Minnesota is a ways, but the North Shore is highly recommended.Here's where I took the GF for her 30th, and we hope to return again soon: http://www.bluefinbay.com/ It's right on Lake Superior.

mcgusto82 · Post by **mcgusto82** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 8:16 pm

i know nothing about log cabin it up. But i want to maybe suggest jamaca man?? i know, that's where my wife and i are going next year.

Vibe_dude · Post by **Vibe_dude** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 12:27 am

well my 2 cents.lol.......If u want cabins and snow, anywere north of the border.....i would say Whislter or Baniff.never been there myself but i have seen soooooooo many pics, that i want to go.lol

CAN-AWD-VIBE · Post by **CAN-AWD-VIBE** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 5:20 am

Quote, originally posted by Vibe_dude Â»well my 2 cents.lol.......If u want cabins and snow, anywere north of the border.....i would say Whislter or Baniff.never been there myself but i have seen soooooooo many pics, that i want to go.lolagreed, Banff Nationl Park is one of the best naturally beautiful places in the world. Yes it's my opinion and yes because its 1 hour away I am biased... but I'm not lying. I can help you find a nice place if you want.

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 5:45 am

yes, it's called ALASKA. i might suggest Tahoe since it's closer, but don't know if they would have snow (if you must have it) then. actually, we usually don't even have snow in Oct. Try Canada like in Banf as others have suggested.

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 6:52 am

If you decide not to do the whole log-cabin thing, Martha's Vineyard and/or Nantucket Island in MA are both very serene, quiet, romantic locations.

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 3:17 pm

i was gonna suggest Montreal. it is a beautiful city and very romantic... ooh la la! plus, you can say hi to the Montreal crew while you're there!

PHXLavaVibe · Post by **PHXLavaVibe** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 2:51 am

Thanks for all the input guys and gals. We're still trying to decide between a cabin or a cruise.

PHXLavaVibe · Post by **PHXLavaVibe** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 2:54 am

Quote, originally posted by joatmon Â» I watch a lot of horror movies, and going off to an isolated cabin seems to be a common way to be targeted by monsters and serial killers You found my true intentions!!! just kidding. I have probably seen the same movies as you. Thus why I will be taking my rifle along for the ride.

PHXLavaVibe · Post by **PHXLavaVibe** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 2:58 am

Quote, originally posted by engineertwin2 Â»Montrose, CO is nice, within a days drive of Phoenix, and not as expensive as nearby Telluride (about an hour away). You should be able to enjoy the weather, and if you feel up to it, ski or play in the snow in the surrounding areas. I'll be heading there a day or two after Christmas and will try to post some pics then if you want.Please send me pics! I would love to see the area. Originaly I was thinking about somewhere near Colorado Springs.Alaska would be awesome, but the cost of getting there would be high. I would love to be able to drive to what ever location we choose.

engineertwin2 · Post by **engineertwin2** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 10:20 am

I'll get you some after Christmas...and I'll try to get you some of Cloudcroft NM for comparison as well...

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 2:19 pm

Quote, originally posted by PHXLavaVibe Â»Thanks for all the input guys and gals. We're still trying to decide between a cabin or a cruise.ha ha! well, the alaska cruises are always on sale! besides, cost to fly to Anchorage isnt all that bad really. it's that time of year when we want tourists up here! of course, it's a bit cold out right now.. best time to visit is right after Labor Day when everyone is gearing down from the season, but are still open (sorta). or the week before Memorial Weekend (for the opposite reason).

rebbierae · Post by **rebbierae** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 1:56 am

Lake Superior is AWESOME! I'd get married there if it were to ever happen!

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