AWESOME Family Vacation July/ August 2015

We all say "we need to get together more!" Well, let's do it! I am using this blog space to put together vacation "options" so we can all discuss, be informed and plan this AWESOME vacation~!

1. Step 1: Come up with AWESOME OPTIONS
2. Step 2: Narrow down AWESOME options
3. Step 3: Go on AWESOME VACATION!

Let's get started: I am going to throw out some options with location, average airfare and accommodations. Feel free to comment, and throw out new ideas. We will give this about a month to continue to add to and then we will down-select and CHOOSE our trip!

The options come from a few we have tossed around as a family, some I have heard from friends, and (of course) the internet!

AWESOME US Options:

Hawaii

Awesome Option 1: Maui

• Airfare: LAX- OGG ~$800
• Westin Kaanapali: ~$450 per night
• House/ Condo Rental on the Beach $200-$2000 per night ;)
• Read Tripadvisor information about Maui here

Awesome Option 2: Big Island

• Airfare: LAX-KOA ~$800
• Hilton Waikoloa Village ~$240 per night
• House Rental in Waikoloa $2000-$5000 per week on the Beach  (note Kona is cheaper but not as "resort")
• Read Tripadvisor information about the Big Island here

Awesome Option 3: Montana/ Wyoming Dude Ranch

• Airfare: LAX-BZN ~$400
• Dude ranch package: 2000-3000 per person/per week
• http://www.mountainsky.com/
• http://www.lonemountainranch.com/?s=summer
• http://www.triplejranch.com/
• Includes: Horseback Riding, Whitewater rafting, Yellowstone, all meals

Awesome Option 4: Alaska Cruise

• Airfare: LAX-SEA ~$220
• 7 Nights $899 per person
  Alaska Sawyer Glacier Cruise
  Celebrity Solstice
   Cruise Ports   

  Departing from:

  Seattle, Washington

  Sailing to :

  Ketchikan, Alaska Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska Juneau, Alaska Skagway, Alaska Inside Passage, Alaska Victoria, British Columbia Seattle, Washington

• Read Tripadvisor information about an Alaska Cruise here

Awesome Option 5: Puerto Rico

 

 

• Airfare: LAX-San Juan Puerto Rico $400 on Southwest
• Marriot ~$250 per night
• Read more about the Puerto Rico here

AWESOME International Option:

Awesome Option 6: Dominican Republic

 

• Airfare: LAX-Punta Cana (DR) $400 on Southwest
• Dreams Resort (there on 3 on Dominican Republic) ~$1000 per person all-inclusive
• Read more about the Dominican Republic here

Awesome Option 7: Bahamas

 

 

• Airfare: LAX-Nassau $400 on Southwest
• Atlantis Royal Towers Paradise Island $350 per night
• Read more about Paradise Island Bahamas here