We are planning a family vacation to Hawaii for Christmas 2009. Prefer Kona but we love all the islands.

Posted By Erin on December 30, 2008, 3:27 PM

Cody, WY (Dad)
Virginia Beach, VA (Sister)
Hawaii (Personal vacation!)

Posted By leslie on December 30, 2008, 3:32 PM

If my travel plans pan out, I'll be heading to Switzerland to learn about "green travel." I look forward to visiting Norway in 2009.

Finally, Chicago will be the location of the BlogHer conference, July 23-25, 2009. There will be a travel blogger panel on Saturday, 25. Maybe I'll see you there?
http://twitter.com/Nancydbrown

Posted By Nancy D. Brown on December 30, 2008, 3:33 PM

Chicago or NYC in the spring, Edinburgh in August for the festivals, hopefully Iceland while it's still cheap(er).

Posted By Marion on December 30, 2008, 4:04 PM

My husband and I are planning a trip to Spain and Morocco in 2009. We'll be celebrating my 50th birthday and adding one more continent to the number we've visited so far (by adding Africa). Our goal of course is eventually getting to all seven.

Posted By Susan on December 30, 2008, 4:11 PM

Miami Beach for sun and dancing in the Winter, Montreal for culture over spring break and Mexico City for excitement and Spanish classes for my extended vacation this summer.

Posted By Megan on December 30, 2008, 4:25 PM

Short trips to:
San Antonio - January
Portland - April (for their Taste-of-the-Nation)
Seattle - July

More than likely three or so longer TBD trips. Could be a cruise due to the low prices, Mexico or a European trip. But it all depends on what kind of deals popup.

Ideally I'm looking for a cut rate Thailand trip similar the $699 Bali trip offered by Singapore Air around the time of SARS and after the Bali bombings. On one hand there are articles (Sunday Post) that Asia prices are up, and on the other hand a article (NYT Friday) about a huge slump in Thailand tourism after the airports were closed. We will see how the travel economy holds up.

Right now the Korea, Singapore & Bali Real Deal looks good until you tack on that mandatory $525 tax (or ?surcharge/markup? - yes it is -> $431 in fuel surcharges) fee.

Posted By Iolaire McFadden on December 30, 2008, 4:58 PM

My husband and I are headed to St. John in May for diving and to Yellowstone and Grand Tetons in the summer for hiking.
Maybe going to Cabo San Lucas for Christmas...we'll see what offers the airlines have this far out.

Posted By Holly on December 30, 2008, 6:12 PM

February brings Blissdom blog conference in Nashville. Hoping we can swing Ireland again in August or September.

BlogHer in July is on my radar, but we'll have to see what happens...
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Posted By Jody on December 30, 2008, 6:28 PM

We are going to Italy in April for our 10th anniversary...Rome, Chianti, Positano!! We can't wait!

Posted By Amy Bolvari on December 30, 2008, 8:43 PM

I am thinking of a meditraniane cruise or Quito.

Posted By JT on December 30, 2008, 8:48 PM

Our goal is Spain, Barcelona, the Costa del Sol, Andalusia and a few days in Morocco.

Posted By Lois on December 31, 2008, 10:15 AM

Another Christmas markets river cruise ... the most relaxing trip I've taken in many years. Meandering through narrow ancient streets of Germany is like going back in-time centuries ago. Much more relaxing than a sandy tropical beach with screaming kids and sweaty beachgoers.

Posted By Pua on December 31, 2008, 10:21 AM

I'm heading to Paris and Provence in May 2009 for a couple of weeks and then taking a transatlantic cruise from Rome to Ft. Lauderdale in November 2009 with my husband. It's a 2-week cruise that hits France, Spain, and the Canary islands before the 6 nights crossing the Atlantic.

Happy travels to everyone!

Posted By Monica Pileggi on December 31, 2008, 10:29 AM

I am taking 2 trips this year. The first trip is a cruise in July to Ocho Rios and Grand Cayman Island. Disney World is giving away free tickets on your birthday. So, I will spend my 50th birthday there in November and then drive down to Key West for a few days.

Posted By Karla Waugh on December 31, 2008, 10:44 AM

In March, spilling into April, I am taking a guided tour of Turkey. We begin and end in Istanbul, and will tour the Southwestern part, including Troy, Gallipoli, and Kusadasi, and after Cappadocia will cross over to Ankara, and back to Istanbul, for exactly 14 days.
In September I will fly in and out of Amsterdam, take a rental car and via Brussels, Luxembourg, Nancy, and Lyons, will head for the Languedoc area of France, from where we will take day trips to Nice and Les Issambres, then back to Amsterdam, for approximately 16 days total.

Posted By Molly Shannon on December 31, 2008, 10:45 AM

We will be taking a budget vacation to Chan Chemuyil. Staying in a 2 bedroom house near Akumal.

Posted By Alan Maas on December 31, 2008, 10:54 AM

The Cook Islands! They're on the New Zealand dollar which still provides a good exchange rate and they're much cheaper than Tahiti or Bora Bora but still have that Polynesian feel! New Zealand Air has 1 direct flight a week from LAX and we hope to really feel like castaways out on Aitutaki's gorgeous lagoon.

Posted By RobD on December 31, 2008, 11:08 AM

Hoping for a few days in England to visit relatives and see someplace new, perhaps Cornwall. Then across the Chunnel to renew acquaintances with the City of Light. In the summer, the Midwest (Ohio, Wisconsin?) to meet others who served with my father during WWII. Were there time & funds, Southern Caribbean would be our other goal to expand horizons further.

Posted By Felicity on December 31, 2008, 11:12 AM

Puerto Vallarta for Valentine's week - it is our anniversary. We're staying the the InterContinental El Presidente for 7 nights. There will be more trips in 2009, but that is the first one!

Posted By Dan on December 31, 2008, 11:15 AM

I'm thinking of Argentina, San Francisco and NYC

Posted By Rose on December 31, 2008, 11:18 AM

We are heading for my husband's home turf of southwestern Germany and the Alsatian region of France, with a side trip into Switzerland, this year. In alternating years, we spend our vacation time in California, where I'm from. We're really looking forward to our trip in 2009, always an adventure in history, culture, wonderful cuisine and wines.

Posted By Rebecca Jackson on December 31, 2008, 11:20 AM

We shall be going over to Anderson SC - USA - to visit with our daughter, her husband and our 3 Grandchildren over there. We've been going over at least once a year since 1997 and we love it. We usually try to get a bit of travelling in as well. This year we want to fly into Dulles - IAD -(VA) and drive down the Blue Ridge Parkway to NC then down to Anderson. We may also have a bit of time down in Savannah GA and a few days on Tybee Island, near Savannah.

Posted By Barry on December 31, 2008, 11:20 AM

As of now, plans are to travel in the USA in 2009, friends trip to W Palm Beach in Feb, girlfriend trips to San Juan, Puerto Rico in March (good air fares)and Myrtle Beach in April, Hilton Head in May with hubby, than back to Hilton Head and Myrtle Beach in Sept and Oct. The prices on cruising are great, so that is still in the back of my mind. This summer we went on a Rhine River cruise and it was wonderful.

Posted By Kathy on December 31, 2008, 11:22 AM

We are looking forward to 10 days in February at a resort in Puerto Morales, Mexico. This is on the Yucatan a short 20 minute drive from Cancun Airport. It's near a small fishing village on the Riviera Maya. We stayed at an all inclusive resort in Playa del Carmen a year ago and loved the climate any the activities like exploring the Mayan ruins. We also enjoy the laid back atmosphere of this area.

Posted By Dick Hagen on December 31, 2008, 11:23 AM

I want to to Mexico's Copper Canyon in February. It is supposed to be as fabulous as the Grand Canyon. I also want to go to Thailand as I've never been in Asia.

Posted By Barbara on December 31, 2008, 11:30 AM

2009 travel includes Jordan and Lebanon in May, and Laos in November. I'm a travel addict!

Posted By Sharla Weber on December 31, 2008, 11:35 AM

We are going to Ethiopia for the Timkat festival in Jan., and then to the Caribbean, Barbados and Grenada this summer

Posted By chuck on December 31, 2008, 11:35 AM

We're heading to Vegas for the Feb. school vacation. Then, the entire family, (my kids & grandkids) are going to Disney in Florida for the April school vacation. In July, we'll travel to Toronto for the first time to see our beloved Red Sox take on the Jays. And we'll finish out our travel year in August before school starts again with a trip to California, including Yosemite, wine country, San Francisco & LA.

Posted By Chris on December 31, 2008, 11:41 AM

To Ethiopia to visit my brother, to Indonesia to visit my sister, to Ireland (my favorite place), and, hopefully, to Hawaii to celebrate my turning the big 5-0 in the 50th state!

Posted By Donna on December 31, 2008, 11:42 AM

Guatemala! First to Antigua, then Lake Atitlan, and to Flores to see Tikkal.

Regarding Iolaire's post regarding Bali on Singapore air, I took that trip and had a marvelous time. I recommend upgrading slightly on the hotel - it's a big payoff.

Posted By Lee on December 31, 2008, 11:58 AM

In January I will be going to Guatemala. It's a trip that I have long looked forward to. In April I will be heading to HOnduras with a group of friends. Every August we head to the Finger Lakes in upstate New York with family and close friends. Those are my plans so far...

Posted By susan on December 31, 2008, 12:03 PM

My husband and I are celebrating a couple of "big-0" birthdays and our 35th wedding anniversary with a 4-week trip to southern France in April/May. We're planning a few days in Nice and about 10 days each in Corsica and Arles.

Posted By Myra on December 31, 2008, 12:07 PM

I'll be heading down the Blue Ridge Parkway to the Smoky Mountains for the first two weeks in May. I was just there in spring 2008, but I want to help the park celebrate its 75th anniversary. I'll also be doing 4-day weekend trips to Vermont and Maine throughout the year.

Since I travel solo a lot, I prefer self-drive vacations because I don't get hit with the "single supplement" penalty.

Posted By Paulette in Connecticut on December 31, 2008, 12:10 PM

St. Kitts in a week. Tuscany in September. Chicago, NYC are booked. Still need to find a few places to see. May explore the American West.

Posted By Cindy on December 31, 2008, 12:11 PM

My husband and I are heading to New Zealand to see our new grandson. We plan to visit the South Island on this trip, since we missed it last time. We are going in June-July, during winter and I hope the weather will cooperate.

Posted By Karen on December 31, 2008, 12:14 PM

My Husband I will be traveling to the Cinque Terre for some hiking in March.

Posted By Kirsten on December 31, 2008, 12:14 PM

Maui in February
Botswana in May
Micronesia (Chuuk) in July
Montana in July
Papua New Guinea in September
Egypt's Red Sea etc. in October
We travel.
August is open

Posted By Chuck on December 31, 2008, 12:16 PM

We're going to Ireland the first part of July. We are going to do a fly and drive (on the wrong side of the road) and stay at some B&B's. We're flying to Dublin and going from there to Galway and up to the North coast (will ferry over to the Aran Islands if the weather permits) and then back to Dublin.

Posted By Brent on December 31, 2008, 12:17 PM

This year will be our first visit to South America. Visiting Buenos Aires and Bariloche in early April.

Posted By Bob & Faye on December 31, 2008, 12:23 PM

We've got a great trip booked to New Orleans for Jazzfest-April of '09! Gonna be a good one!

Posted By Jennifer on December 31, 2008, 12:28 PM

Iceland in February! Hoping to see the Northern Lights.

Posted By Evan Chapman on December 31, 2008, 12:40 PM

I will visit Austin, Texas, and Durango, Colorado in Spring 2009-- looking for a place to resettle from New England, for a 'working retirement' once my son goes to college.

We will also visit the place(s) he is accepted for college during April school vacation -- Los Angeles, Pittsburgh, Rochester, Boston, and Western Massachusetts.

Posted By KMP on December 31, 2008, 12:53 PM

The wife and I are headed to Kauai the 1st week of February for a break from winter.
Later in the summer we'll head to Colorado to see family.
Then we want to do a fall foliage tour in Maine and visit my Alma Mater.

Posted By Scott on December 31, 2008, 12:55 PM

Looking forward to a trip to Israel this summer. Also possibly a long weekend in Door County.

Posted By Neal on December 31, 2008, 12:56 PM

January/February to SE Asia: Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Viet Nam. June to Iceland and Scotland.

Posted By Sue on December 31, 2008, 12:59 PM

My husband and I are going to Cuba in Feb. on a religious mission.
In April we hope to return to Italy (Bologna,Umbria,Florence) depending on the euro.
July we are heading for a family wedding in Utah then on to Santa Fe.
Finally, in Nov. we planning to return to India for the third time.

Posted By Susan on December 31, 2008, 1:01 PM

We are headed for Australia in March and coming home on the cruise ship Millennium. The cruise starts in Sydney and then goes to Phillip Island, Melbourne, Hobart, Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington, Taranga, Auckland, Rarotonga, Papeete, Bora Bora,Christmas Island, Hilo, Honolulu, Lahaina, Nawilliwili, Kailua ending in Vancouver 43 days later.

Posted By Russ Herig on December 31, 2008, 1:03 PM

New York City!

Posted By Conchita on December 31, 2008, 1:05 PM

Paris and surrounding area in France and Athens Greece

Posted By Teresa Inell Scott on December 31, 2008, 1:06 PM

We will spend 1 week in Tavira (Algarve)Portugal and 4 weeks in Torox Costa (Costa del sol) Spain.

Posted By Dennis on December 31, 2008, 1:14 PM

Cruise to Alaska in May to celebrate our 30th anniv. We are also taking son and girlfriend, daughter, her husband and granddaughter. Can't wait!

Posted By Louise on December 31, 2008, 1:14 PM

We are headed to Belize in late January - snorkeling, diving, bird watching, jungle touring, and just relaxing on the beach. In September we head to the east coast for a family wedding.

Posted By Ronda on December 31, 2008, 1:19 PM

In 2009 I'll be headed out from Santa Fe to:
Bangkok to see friends and work on a book.
Mexico to see other friends (including my "ex")
Italy - thinking about relocating.
Holland to arrange a photo exhibit.
London to work further on the above book.
New Orleans for Mardi Gras.
Birmingham for a Talladega NASCAR race.
St. Helena in the Napa Valley for an opening of my photo exhibit.
Et cetera, et cetera, et cetera.

Posted By Baron on December 31, 2008, 1:28 PM

I'm planning to go to Peru in May with my two grown daughters. I've wanted to see Machu Picchu ever since I saw a picture of it when I was 12. We plan to see Lima, Ica, Cuzco, Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca.

Posted By Linda on December 31, 2008, 1:31 PM

We are planning a trip in May 2009 to Mexico -Los Cabos, Matzalan or Acapulco.

Posted By Judy on December 31, 2008, 1:35 PM

We cashed in all our frequent flier points from the airlines and credit cards, and flying from Philly to Maui to stay at our timeshare in May 2009.
We will also spend time in San Francisco on the return trip to visit the sites and long-time friends. We also vacation in Southeast Florida, where we also have a timeshare.

Posted By SouthJersey Steve on December 31, 2008, 1:49 PM

plan to go to Prague & Budapest around Sept 2009

then to Manila for Christmas 2009 to spend the holiday with family

Posted By Jun Camus on December 31, 2008, 1:52 PM

Vacation in Aruba in February, and Cambridge England later in the year to see my son receive his PhD!
Business travel (about 100 nights on the road) to Washington DC, Orlando, San Francisco, Denver, Ft. Worth, Philadelphia, etc.

Posted By Howie on December 31, 2008, 1:57 PM

To Phoenix area for 3 weeks of golf in February.
To Netherlands and Belgium end of March into April for two weeks.
September trip perhaps to Greece.

Maryann

Posted By Maryann on December 31, 2008, 2:01 PM

My wife and I are planning a long delayed trip to Great Britain and Ireland in September. I will also do some as-yet-undefined motorcycle trips in 2009.

Posted By Robert W. Pirie on December 31, 2008, 2:04 PM

Hi, we are going to India, cambodia and Vietnam to visit family and see the sights. My wife has family in Hanoi and my family will meet us in Mumbai for a few days. We're dying to see Angkor Wat along the way!

Posted By Diparshi Mukherjee on December 31, 2008, 2:06 PM

Heading to Malaga Spain in May 2009. Will be taking day trips to Morocco and Gibraltar.

Posted By Jo-Ann on December 31, 2008, 2:06 PM

We are going to Corn Island, Nicaragua. Possibly Burlington, Vermont for the 4th and have to go to Phoenix, Arizona, my little sister is having a baby!

Posted By Andrea on December 31, 2008, 2:09 PM

The Wickanninish Inn, Tofino, BC, for winter storms and whale watching in March and Scotland in July with my clan for tours of our clan lands and The Gathering in Edinburgh.

Posted By Angela on December 31, 2008, 2:26 PM

We will celebrate our 50th Wedding Anniversary in August. We'd like to go on a cruise or tour and the date August 8 must be included in the time. We'd like something over 7 days and have done the Caribbean and Panama Canal, so would prefer something else.

Posted By Glenn on December 31, 2008, 2:28 PM

-February, we'll be taking a tour of Copper Canyon from Caravan Tours.
-March will find us doing a vacation rental for the month in Bend, Oregon.
-April we'll be biking in The Netherlands on a bike and barge cruise from Bike and the Like.
-June we'll do another monthly vacation rental in Missoula, Montana.
-Not sure yet where the rest of the year will find us except we know we'll spend a month in the fall doing a vacation rental in Colorado.
I am not retired, but work full-time. However, my company was started by Europeans so every employee gets 4 weeks vacation right from the start - plus we are closed between Christmas and New Year's. For the vacation rental months, I telecommute for my job from those locations.
I live to travel and feel lucky to be able to continue to do so in this economy.

Posted By deweese3 on December 31, 2008, 2:33 PM

We're returning to Puerto Vallarta. PV can be a high end or a budget trip -- but on a budget you see and experience the most local color and culture. There are many charming local budget hotels ($100 or even much less) for shorter stays; condo/apartment rentals for sa week are more are good options. There are also plenty of great budget restaurants ($5-15)...to add to the sun, sand, mountains, jungle, sports, art, music, and people who make PV so special.

Posted By donna on December 31, 2008, 2:38 PM

Rome, Italy for two weeks, by cruise from San Juan PR to Barcelona, train to Italy. Return via Paris, Calais-Dover to London and flying home from Glasgow. One month, ten days total travel.

Posted By Charles Griffin on December 31, 2008, 2:39 PM

I am single & I would like to travel on an ocean cruise w/ my son & his wife that would have the South American cities of Buenos Aires & Rio De Janerio as ports of call.

Posted By Walt Sebring on December 31, 2008, 2:40 PM

Panama Canal cruise (full transit) October 2009
Italy (June?)

Posted By Amy on December 31, 2008, 2:40 PM

We are going on a Caribbean cruise in early Jan., to Normany-Paris in April, spend two weeks at York Beach Maine in July.

Posted By Arthur on December 31, 2008, 2:45 PM

I'm going to Thailand for my Honeymoon!!!
We're hitting up 4 different cities (2 of them beaches) and I'm so excited I jump up and down when I think about it!

Posted By Loopy on December 31, 2008, 2:51 PM

We are going to Paris during the last week of March 2009. We will also travel to Normandy during the week.

Posted By Lisa on December 31, 2008, 2:53 PM

We are going to Switzerland and Italy in April. Our first time in Europe. We are almost packed and ready to go!

Posted By Bill & Carolyn on December 31, 2008, 2:55 PM

Morocco! In May hopefully, depending on pricing and the economy.

Hoping to add a mini trip to southern Italy to experience what I missed on previous trips. Friends are spending a month there and I want to tag along.

Posted By Carla on December 31, 2008, 3:12 PM

Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mtns. in April for a family wedding
The island of St. Martin in June again (5th year in a row)
and, perhaps a cruise in the fall!

Posted By DeLinda on December 31, 2008, 3:12 PM

Dublin in March. England and Wales late May early June.

Posted By Patricia Boing on December 31, 2008, 3:13 PM

Italy with a friend for my big 5-0
Girlfriend trip to Key West in December
Two trips to Houston to see family
LA to see friends.

Posted By Carolyn on December 31, 2008, 3:14 PM

We're heading to New Zealand for a 15 day trip in March and April. Looking forward to Kiwi hospitality.

Posted By barb on December 31, 2008, 3:15 PM

I am taking my family of 10 to Playa del Carmen in January, and going to a family reunion in Saskatchewan, Canada in August. Duluth, MN in Sept.

Posted By Woods on December 31, 2008, 3:19 PM

going to rio for 2 months in february, staying in an aparthotel. my favorite city,
...ate logo.

Posted By barbara on December 31, 2008, 3:19 PM

My two children and I are going on an historical East Coast tour of the United States this summer. This trip has been a dream of mine since I was pregnant with my oldest and now she will be graduating high school this spring. It is a high school graduation present to my oldest from me.

Posted By Linda on December 31, 2008, 3:23 PM

Hi, My little girl was married last April and move to AK to be with her husbandin the Air Force there a Elemendorf AFB. We haven't seen them in a while. She is expecting in April and we want to go up there. We live in Greenville SC. Can you help us on a flight that we can afford. Thank You Lynn

Posted By Lynn Barnette on December 31, 2008, 3:25 PM

april-may: qm2 transatlantic (both ways) with 12 nights on the qv cruising the mediterranean in the middle.

july-august: two weeks in ocean park maine with a week in eastern massachusetts on the way.

both trips begin and end with amtrak between minnesota and the east coast.

Posted By dori on December 31, 2008, 3:28 PM

My wife & I are planning on visiting our daughter in Melbourne, FL this spring over spring break. We hope the air fares are discounted or the gas prices are down. We are looking for deals.

Posted By Danny Ray on December 31, 2008, 3:29 PM

We have hopes of going SEVERAL places in the new year. We will be making several trips to Baltimore, MD and Nashville, TN, where we have 2 new grandchildren arriving in 2009.
We also will be going (her) to England for the International Rotary Convention in June..and I hope to join her AFTER that to maybe get to Guernsey (in the Channel Islands) and perhaps even as far north as Findhorn in Scotland. We have a MILLION questions about this proposed trip and would be GLAD to get any info or help that anyone could give!!!

Posted By James Siple on December 31, 2008, 3:31 PM

MY HUSBAND AND I HAVE MADE PLANS TO GO TO PLAYA DEL CARMEN THIS APRIL. CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THE BEAUTIFUL BEACHES AND CENOTES THAT ABOUND IN THE AREA.
SUE

Posted By SUSAN CONOVER on December 31, 2008, 3:49 PM

Phoenix, San Diego, Palm Springs, and Tucson in January.
Pittsburgh in January
Fort Worth in April.
Seattle later in the year.
Possibly a cruise

Posted By Lynne on December 31, 2008, 3:51 PM

Europe. Barcelona, to Lake Como, to Venice, to Rome, to Corsica isle, to Nice, to Paris.

Posted By Pam Jeanes on December 31, 2008, 3:54 PM

I going to Australia! I leave in Feb. 2009

Posted By Carly on December 31, 2008, 3:58 PM

We'll be heading to St. Maarten in early March. We're flying on FF miles so it's pretty economical this year.

Posted By WWII on December 31, 2008, 3:59 PM

austin jan 8 indianapolis jan 17 $29 hotel rooms off e-bay
cottage grove, oregon, been there before. $118 for 2 nights, one dinner with wine, two awesome breakfast buffets, and a very nice resort through travelzoo...............wow!
and at least one trip a month.
web
retired airline employee

Posted By tom webber on December 31, 2008, 4:04 PM

Heading to San Diego, the Tetons in Wyoming, Hawaii and hopefully Paris, France.

Posted By Jay on December 31, 2008, 4:05 PM

- Colorado to meet the girlfriend's family.
- Chicago/Indiana/Michigan for the girlfriend to meet my family.
- Possibly San Juan/Dominica--my brother is going to med school in Dominica.

...in other words, 2009 will be the year of the families!

Posted By Katherine on December 31, 2008, 4:07 PM

Western Turkey in April for two weeks and British Columbia (Vancouver Island) in September - both photo workshops.

Posted By Jim Caldwell on December 31, 2008, 4:10 PM

Heading for Hawaii in January, Vegas sometime in the spring, Wisconsin in August and in late fall if we have enough frequent flyer miles, to Bangkog, Pataya and other beach areas in Thailand

Posted By adi on December 31, 2008, 4:13 PM

I'll be spending a week in Aruba -- hopefully in early March. Not my usual sort of trip but I have free air tickets and bid (and won) a resort week at a charity auction.

Then, in late June/early July will be travelling to S. Africa for a 2 week plus rail journey (Shongololo) through S. Africa (northeastern), Mozambique, small portion of Botswana, and ending in Victoria Falls.

Posted By Antarc-chick on December 31, 2008, 4:15 PM

My wife @ I are going to Italy & Switzerland this spring.

Posted By John C on December 31, 2008, 4:18 PM

Travel plans include a February cruise on Princess to Hawaii, a family visit to Michigan sometime in the summer and possible a bike trip through Alaska.

Posted By Mary Whiiny on December 31, 2008, 4:18 PM

New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.
If you love music, it's a must.

Posted By jcbl on December 31, 2008, 4:19 PM

I'm heading down under to New Zealand in March and to New Mexico in October.

Posted By Kimber on December 31, 2008, 4:22 PM

March 21 we leave for Provence, using Avignon as a
base for a week, then moving on to Nice for 3-4 days.

Posted By Sharon on December 31, 2008, 4:23 PM

It looks like my 2009 travels will include:
February-Belgium, Luxembourg & Malta
August & September-CC Road Race starting in Budapest and ending in Armenia
November-Costa Rica
...and who knows what else?????

Posted By ChasDWes on December 31, 2008, 4:24 PM

I'll be heading to Tuscany/Umbria and the Amalfi Coast in March and touring through Spain in May.

Posted By Frank on December 31, 2008, 4:31 PM

California--the San Francisco Bay Area. Silicon Valley will be our base but we plan to travel to San Francisco, the Wine Country, Monterey Bay Area.

Posted By Bea on December 31, 2008, 4:43 PM

We are going to Peru to see Macchu Pichu in February - a life-long dream come true!

Posted By Eleanore Jakubowski on December 31, 2008, 4:48 PM

In February we are going to Jerusalem, Alexandria and Cairo with cruises on the Nile and Lake Aswan and then on to Amman and Petra, Jordan. June will take us to Lithuania.

Posted By Marion M on December 31, 2008, 4:52 PM

We're heading to Australia in September 2009 and having a hard time deciding what to cut out of our trip since there is so much to see and this will likely be our one and only trip Down Under.

Posted By JP on December 31, 2008, 4:55 PM

Just got back from an amazing visit to Naples, Tuscany, Sorrento, & Positano, Italy. An amazing vacation and am looking forward to Positano in the spring!

Posted By Dayla on December 31, 2008, 5:00 PM

Venice, Italy. Fifth time! I can't wait.

Posted By Risamay on December 31, 2008, 5:05 PM

Plan a trip to Italy, specifically to Umbria, to visit family there and to again enjoy Assisi, Florence and the other wonderful places that abound in that area. Montefalco is another small town with tremendous historical significance and its own special charm. I can already taste the gelato.....!

Posted By Virginia Whiting on December 31, 2008, 5:10 PM

My wife and I are going to London in June to board an NCL 12-day Scandinavian cruise.
In late summer we plan to visit Pinetop, Arizona.
In the fall, we plan to visit the California central coast (Avila Beach, San Luis Obispo)

Robert

Posted By R. Crittendon on December 31, 2008, 5:11 PM

My passion in life is the travel the world, but I'm married to a non-traveler. We agreed that 2008 would be a "No Travel" year, but that I could make up for it in 2009. And boy am I making up for it! We've got a trip every month January-August. We're doing three cruises (Mexican Riveria, Panama Canal, Italy/France), a road trip through central Germany, NYC, Washington DC, San Antonio, and a trip to see my family. I think that he'll realize having a "No Travel" year isn't worth the price. :o)

Posted By Kori on December 31, 2008, 5:12 PM

London - pleasure
Miami - work
San Antonio - work
Toronto - work
NYC - pleasure
Nice - pleasure

Posted By Jackie on December 31, 2008, 5:18 PM

Heading south for January to Argentina, Antartica and Chile. Then hanging around USA until Sept when we head for a Africa/Indian Ocean combo to see South Africa, Mauritous,Seychelles, Tanzania and Rwanda.

Posted By pam on December 31, 2008, 5:21 PM

Lowest round trip flight fare included for 2 and stay a week with a shore view in a nice place in Aruba from Philadelphia, Balatomore, New Jersey.

Posted By knight on December 31, 2008, 5:22 PM

Iceland. I can finally afford it, which is good for me, but bad for their economy.

Posted By P&P on December 31, 2008, 5:31 PM

I'm planning on visiting the four scandanavian countries in the spring of 2009.

Posted By John Dorgan on December 31, 2008, 5:34 PM

Spending April in Pisa, Cinque Terre and Florence. Hope to finish the year doing volunteer work in Capetown,South Africa with Cross Cultural Solutions.

Posted By Judie on December 31, 2008, 5:35 PM

Love reading about where everyone is going! Just gives me more ideas.

We'll be in Paris and Rome in late March.
To Virginia for a week doing archeaology on Dolley Madison's kitchen in April
A week in Baltimore at Peabody piano camp in July
Undecided for late summer-early fall: Southern Spain & Portugal? Yosemite & Glacier? Greece?
A few long weekends to visit museums in Philly & Boston
Plus a bicycle trip somewhere possibly France or the Rockies

Life is too short not to travel, explore and learn.

Posted By Jim on December 31, 2008, 5:36 PM

Depends on how auto industry does. Maybe road trip out west. Would like to visit friend in Kuala Lumpur or 5 day Norwegian cruise.

Posted By Jen on December 31, 2008, 5:39 PM

I plan to go to Grand Cayman is the late spring with friends and to Burma (Myanmar) in the fall to see a wonderful, beautiful teacher.

Posted By Larry on December 31, 2008, 5:46 PM

I am planning to go to Australia and New Zealand in April. For sightseeing and to judge a dog show.

Posted By Chari on December 31, 2008, 5:47 PM

Jan & Feb we'll be in India. June in Iceland.

Posted By Jerry on December 31, 2008, 5:55 PM

In March I'm going to Guatemala to study Spanish, so a little volunteering, go to Tikal and then be in Antigua for most of Easter week.

Posted By diane malinski on December 31, 2008, 5:55 PM

Our next stop is Japan. We will be there early April hoping to catch a Sakura in bloom. My fiance and I are getting married in Tokyo. We will stay there a several days, stay one night in Kamakura, two in Kyoto and two in Osaka.

I would love to throw Aruba in there for Christmas and New Year!

Posted By Jessica on December 31, 2008, 5:56 PM

We're heading to France, Italy and Croatia this summer.

Posted By Michele on December 31, 2008, 5:57 PM

Cape Cod and Maine this summer.

Posted By Joe on December 31, 2008, 5:59 PM

hope to get to Italy and maybe Spain!

Posted By maureen on December 31, 2008, 6:00 PM

I'll be going to Guadalajara, Mexico for the summer. Lovely escape from the hot weather in the USA. Daily temperatures are in the low 80s, high 70s with a daily thunderstorm (the rainy season) to clear the air. It's hot and sticky at the coast but lovely in Guadalajara at about 5000 feet. And right now the Peso/Dollar exchange rate makes Mexico a great bargain. I also plan to go to Tunisia on a tour in the Fall of 2009, and, I hope to Rome for a week in April.

Posted By Fred on December 31, 2008, 6:04 PM

We really want to go to Savannah,Georgia in July--which means we have to eat at The Lady and Sons!!! (Paula Deans restaurant)

Posted By Joy on December 31, 2008, 6:12 PM

My friend and I leave February 2 for an Australia/New Zealand cruise. On the way we spend 5 days in Bali. I think this will be the best part of the trip. We were in Europe in October 2008 and the dollar was better but not nearly as strong as in Asia. In July, we do a river cruise from Budapest to the Black Sea.

Posted By pat g on December 31, 2008, 6:12 PM

My wife still has a job, but I lost mine...no travel in 2009 unless something unexpected happens...

Posted By Joe on December 31, 2008, 6:16 PM

I'd really like to go to Edinburg for some of the festival and see the Edinburg Tattoo - but I don't know much about it - what I would like to do is do it as inexpensively as possible, see a few shows - how do I find out what is showing? I travel alone so am not too daring but daring enough!

Posted By NANCY-JANE on December 31, 2008, 6:20 PM

We're wanting to head West on the Americal Orient Express via train!

Posted By marg on December 31, 2008, 6:20 PM

We are leaving for Puerto Plato DR. in March in September we are leaving for Poland and hit a few cities there and in Mid November St. Thomas!!

Posted By Michelle and jerry on December 31, 2008, 6:23 PM

Three months of winter in Puerto Vallarta and three summer months in San Miguel de Allende. Our usual routine.

Posted By Pat on December 31, 2008, 6:25 PM

We are planning at trip to Eleutheria

Posted By Mary on December 31, 2008, 6:28 PM

We will be staying in the Hotel Ajijic in Ajijic, Jalisco, Mexico, for a month in Feb/March in a 2-room (living room and bedroom) plus an efficiency kitchen. The Hotel has a full kitchen available to guests.

Posted By Janice on December 31, 2008, 6:33 PM

My travel plans include a trip to Australia in April.i will be visiting family and friends

Posted By phoebe on December 31, 2008, 6:34 PM

I am headed to London for 3 days in may, then a short cruise to Amsterdam, ending in Oslo Norway. In Norway taking a train tour of the country. Cant wait to see how it compares to Ireland in 2008

Posted By cindy on December 31, 2008, 6:35 PM

We are looking forward to our trip all through Egypt and Petra, Jordan.

Posted By Karen & Dary on December 31, 2008, 6:42 PM

TRAVELING TO MILAN AND LAKE COMO, ITALY FOR TWO WEEKS IN MAY. TWO WEEKS ON BEAUTIFUL LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE NH IN JULY. SOMEWHERE IN OCTOBER JUST SO MANY OPTIONS ITS HARD TO CHOOSE. SAFE TRAVELS

Posted By johanne paula on December 31, 2008, 6:43 PM

My husband Ed and I plan to continue our RV Grand Tour in our Prevost motorhome bus conversion by traveling through Mexico and Central America taking 4 - 6 months for the journey.

Posted By Patty Lonsbary on December 31, 2008, 6:48 PM

We're off to Maui in January..

Summer plans may include a Scandinavian Cruise and a couple of weeks in Belgium and Holland visiting some of our relatives (wife's side). Air to get there; Ship for the Cruise; and Train & Car for the rest of the trip. Sure hope the Euro stays lower and not reach the levels of last Summer!!!

Posted By Joe on December 31, 2008, 7:00 PM

I will hopefully be taking my second European River Cruise at the end of May. It is on Viking and starts in Budapest and ends in Amsterdam.

Posted By Ray Biller on December 31, 2008, 7:13 PM

We're heading for a trip a year in the planning; a three week trip to Egypt and Ethiopia.

Posted By Marls on December 31, 2008, 7:16 PM

I want to plan a river cruise in eastern Europe in the summer or early fall. I like some good info on cruise lines and cruises.

Posted By Howie on December 31, 2008, 7:18 PM

Sept. going by air to Quebec Canada for 5 days then catch a train to Montreal for 4 days catch a flight to Phil. PA for 4 days. while in Phil will go to Alantic city NJ for the day and go to Lancaster PA for the day also

Posted By david on December 31, 2008, 7:19 PM

My husband has never been to Europe. I've only seen Spain & France. We have been planning a backpacking europe trip for the last 4 years. We will do it this year (sept-oct) not matter what!! The plan is fly in and out of Ireland then go through Belgium, Holland, Germany, Czech, Austria, Italy and France.

Posted By Jodie on December 31, 2008, 7:24 PM

Hawaii and Israel are on my travel agenda for 2009.

Posted By Brady on December 31, 2008, 7:28 PM

We're leaving 1/8 and will be traveling around Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam until 3/8. We'll be with friends and using both Gate 1 and Intrepid Travel for booking hotels, transportation (trains, boats, planes, bus & minibus' ) and some tours. Exciting!

Posted By Nonie on December 31, 2008, 7:38 PM

I'm off to Quito, Ecuador in January
Merida, Mexico in February
Wife & Granddaughter to Rome, Italy in March
I plan to go to Aguascalientes, Mexico in April
I will go to Berlin, Germany in May to vacation & teach a course for a local University
Myself, Wife, Son, Daughter in law and 3 grandchildren go to Washington, D.C in June
Undecided thereafter--Maybe Croatia, Thailand or Ecuador again.

Posted By Joe Binder` on December 31, 2008, 7:40 PM

PLANNING A TRIP TO LAS CRUSCES, N.M IN APRIL, HOPEFULLY HAWAII IN JUNE OR JULY AND NEW ENGLAND IN THE LATE SUMMER OR FALL..ALL DEPENDS ON TRAVEL PRICES

Posted By ROBERT GANDOLFO on December 31, 2008, 7:42 PM

Headed to the Channel Islands in Jan, Tiger Beach (Bahamas) in Feb, will try to do Beqa Lagoon once more (Fiji, went in '07), and planning Galapagos Islands in Sept (if not, then Cocos Island again, went in '08)... oh, I'm a shark photographer and divemaster, so these places are kinda my "thing"....

Posted By terry on December 31, 2008, 7:42 PM

Lawrence and I are looking forward to a trip to the Himalayas, id.est. Tibet, Nepal and Bhutan in October. We are excited to be able to go to such exotic places to learn more about cultures that are more or less "foreign" to us.

Posted By Inge Lewis on December 31, 2008, 7:47 PM

Going to St Martin for at least a week in July but also planning for a long weekend in the States during March or April. Still not deciding on the domestic location. Happy New Year to all fellow travelers wherever you are!

Posted By Mary Jo on December 31, 2008, 7:54 PM

I'm off to Quito, Ecuador in January
Merida, Mexico in February
Wife & Granddaughter to Rome, Italy in March
I plan to go to Aguascalientes, Mexico in April
I will go to Berlin, Germany in May to vacation & teach a course for a local University
Myself, Wife, Son, Daughter in law and 3 grandchildren go to Washington, D.C in June
Undecided thereafter--Almost certainly to Mexico (Dollar is great now in Mexico) or Eastern Europe and maybe Thailand or Cambodia. To some of you below--Ankor Wat is great and Corn Islands are a dream come true.

Posted By Joe Binder` on December 31, 2008, 7:58 PM

Going to Tortola, BVI in February with a couple of good friends! Then Mexico in May, England sometime between July & September and then Colorado/Utah during Xmas 2009! So far!!!

Posted By Jill on December 31, 2008, 7:59 PM

Yellowstone and Grand Tetons in July or Aug
Huntsville, Alabama to visit family in spring
D.C. area to visit family in the fall

Posted By Doug & Judy on December 31, 2008, 8:00 PM

...costa rica...costa rica...costa rica...costa rica...costa rica...costa rica...costa rica...costa rica...costa rica...costa rica...costa rica...costa rica, oh lordy, i wanna go to costa rica...

Posted By bob on December 31, 2008, 8:02 PM

Philippine Islands for one month.... Inexpensive, English speaking, very friendly..... &
Costa Rica for some light cosmetic surgery.....
& Frankfurt Germany to visit friends for 2 weeks.

Going to be a busy year and I look forward to it.

Posted By John Garretson on December 31, 2008, 8:06 PM

I'm going to the South Korean countryside to teach English for a year.

Posted By Mel on December 31, 2008, 8:07 PM

Pensacola Beach--most beautiful beach in the USA, and a trip to Costa Rica. And to the big city of Chicago in July.

Posted By mspeed44 on December 31, 2008, 8:08 PM

For our 25th anniversary, will be be going to the Costa del Sol part of Spain in June. We plan to spend 2 weeks there. One additional week week in London since we are flying to Madrid via LHR. In Sept we will spend one week in Kauai. We are also looking to spend one week cruising to Alaska or Mexican Riviera

Posted By tom on December 31, 2008, 8:09 PM

We love to travel abroad and in the US!
We'll RV for a few months this summer through the western US. In June, we'll spend a week at a south Calif. state beach with kids & grandkids; head north of Sacramento for a family BBQ; on through Oregon and Washington and then east to Kalispell,MT. to do a 2-week Habitat for Humanity build with other RVers. We'll go to on to Madison, Wisc. and then south to Joplin, Mo. where we'll be visiting family. After that we'll slowly head west to home in San Diego. We stay at a lot of state and federal parks in our RV. The scenery is absolutely gorgeous in our parks and throughout our USA.

Posted By Nonie on December 31, 2008, 8:17 PM

I am headed to Scotland for the Homecoming in August, Australia in late September and maybe a Christmas market cruise down the Rhone in Germany.

Posted By Susan Johnson on December 31, 2008, 8:17 PM

We are going to Europe for our 27th wedding anniversary, we are going to California in the summer and in April to Minnesota to see the Biggest Mall in America!

Posted By sherron teal on December 31, 2008, 8:17 PM

I will be leaving for Portugal in two weeks,staying in Praia da Luz.

Posted By Kathy on December 31, 2008, 8:22 PM

I am hoping to go to Santa Anita Racetrack again in 2009. I went for the Breeders Cup races in October of 2008 and had a blast!!!

Posted By Debbie on December 31, 2008, 8:23 PM

I'm planning a trip from Arkansas to San Diego to introduce my 5yo granddaughter to her distant relatives for the first time. Then in October, my husand and I are planning a Western Mexico cruise to practice my Spanish and celebrate my retirement from the USAF.

Posted By Rosa on December 31, 2008, 8:28 PM

I am starting 2009 with a 3 day stay at Disney World, followed by a 4 day cruise in February, a 3 day camping trip in March and ending with a 8 day eastern Caribbean cruise in April. After that I will decide where I want to travel to the rest of the year.

Posted By Ed on December 31, 2008, 8:29 PM

Going back to my favorite place the Island of Crete, Greece and then to the mainland Athens,Gylfada, Attica, for an extended period

Posted By Wayne on December 31, 2008, 8:30 PM

I want to spend a March in Cambodia volunteering with our partner charity and take a 2 week road trip through the red rocks part of the US.

Posted By Holly on December 31, 2008, 8:34 PM

We are headed back to Jamaica next week! Can't wait, our last trip there was the best, Runaway Bay. Staying in a different resort this time but still excited!

Posted By Trish on December 31, 2008, 8:37 PM

going to Salvador, Brazil in November 2009.

Posted By Mimi on December 31, 2008, 8:43 PM

My husband and I are booked on a trip starting mid-February to South Africa for a five day safari in Kruger National Park, followed by several days in Cape Town. We than board the MV Discovery in Cape Town for a month traveling the east coast of Africa and that crossing the Indian Ocean to Mumbai India. We will end our trip in Agra and New Delhi.

Posted By Kathy on December 31, 2008, 8:49 PM

Perhaps Amelia Island FL in spring and Cape Cod in fall.That's the plans so far.

Posted By paba on December 31, 2008, 8:51 PM

The Hubby and I are going to Egypt in March. Memphis is our June stop, I am hoping to head to New Orleans in September (this one is not a definite), and some Caribbean Island for our anniversary in November!!!!!

Posted By Felicia on December 31, 2008, 8:52 PM

Tenatively planning daytrips around the state of Texas + two weekend trips to Austin and Tulsa. Also planning a two week roadtrip for mid June from Texas north through Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, (and hopefully Alberta and Saskatchewan), the Dakotas, and Nebraska.

Posted By Christina on December 31, 2008, 8:56 PM

We are going on a cruise for 10 nights to Europe then the Germany for five days. Enjoying the splendor of Spain, France, Italy, then Germany!

Posted By Andrea Staudt on December 31, 2008, 9:10 PM

Paris for two weeks in late January, early February. Then Seattle in March and back to France for two more weeks in June. I don't know what will come after that!

Posted By Cheryl on December 31, 2008, 9:12 PM

My husband and I are flying to Nashville the end of January and we have booked a 7 night sailing adventure in Tahiti aboard the Star Flyer in April.

Posted By Sandee L. Drake on December 31, 2008, 9:14 PM

Heading to Vegas!! Viva! Got an amazing fare of $128 RT nonstop from Columbus, Ohio. Took advantage of a couple of comps plus we're bringing Xmas giftcards from The Bellagio (Thanks Erich and Rosemary!) P.F Changs (Thanks Brian C.) and a popular coffeeshop. (Thanks Mickey and Linda) I have never gone to Vegas so inexpensively.It's fun to try and get the angles and the deals!!! Let's help the economy and PARTY it up people!!!!! 2009- Make it GREAT ;) george xoxo NORMA

Posted By heidi on December 31, 2008, 9:22 PM

We're hoping to head to Greece for 8-9 days in April and would like to find a package deal that spends 2-3 full days in Athens. Any tips/advice you can post would be much appreciated.

Posted By Kathy M on December 31, 2008, 9:23 PM

Miami in February/March. Paris, French Riviera, Tuscany, and Rome in May and June. NYC in late fall/winter.

Posted By Kelly on December 31, 2008, 9:23 PM

Thinking about multiple city vacation Rome and London sometime between July and Septenber from Boston if some good deals "pop-up"

Posted By Josh on December 31, 2008, 9:31 PM

We will spend a week in the colonial towns of Guanajuato and Morelia to see if one of these might become a future home. Then we will joing tourbymexico in their Magic of Mexico tour beginning in Mexico City and traveling with a small group by van to Puebla,Veracruz,Oaxaca,San Cristobal, Palenque, and Merida. This is the first time my husband will accompany me to Mexico, and I hope to persuade him that we should move there.

Posted By Judy Van Dress on December 31, 2008, 9:34 PM

I just started a 5-year sabbatical to travel so I have lots of great plans!

January: Costa Rica
February: Valdez, AK
March: Iceland
April: China
May, June, July: Vietnam
September: Italy
December: Thailand

This is just my starter list of sure things. I can't wait to see what other travels find their way onto my itinerary.

Posted By Susan on December 31, 2008, 9:44 PM

Going to Switzerland, via Zurich, to ride trains for 2 weeks.

Posted By Willem on December 31, 2008, 9:47 PM

Rome and Naples, Italy

Posted By Pat Campbell on December 31, 2008, 9:48 PM

Going with 16 of my friends and fellow Obama supporters to Washington in January for the inaugural. Got tickets from my congressman, and we arranged hotels months ago.

Then a week later my wife and I are off to Maui for a week at the Hyatt with a business group.

A couple of weeks after that I am taking my adult daughter for a "father/daughter road trip" to London. We will see the sights, shop the shops and walk our feet off for four days.

Then back to reality!

Posted By Rick on December 31, 2008, 9:51 PM

My wife and are traveling to see family and friends in Washington, DC; Memphis, TN; Savannah, GA; Miami, FL and are looking for a good cruise.

HELP!!!

Posted By Baron on December 31, 2008, 9:51 PM

We will either be going to Chile to visit friends or to Washington DC for our summer vacation.

Posted By Eli on December 31, 2008, 9:51 PM

If it's true that the way you start the year is the way you'll finish it, I'm on the right track with a trip. On Jan. 1, I'm off to Ireland and Spain. In June, it'll be Italy, Spain again, and Montenegro!

Posted By C Szafron on December 31, 2008, 9:52 PM

We are going to San Diego, Orlando, Houston, West Virginia all for baseball series with tulane (our son pitches) and Dominican Republic for a wedding.

Posted By Kathryn Garrett on December 31, 2008, 9:57 PM

Christmas in Hawaii,January - Thailand
May - Tunisia. Maybe more

Posted By John R on December 31, 2008, 10:12 PM

I am going to Dublin in February after seeing an ad in the paper for a cheap airfare.
I am turning (ahem) 40 in 2009 and will also be celebrating my tenth wedding anniversary so I hope to do a few excursions in celebration of these milestones. It's also been twenty years since I first visited Australia ...... so many places, so little time (and money!)

Posted By Suzanne on December 31, 2008, 10:20 PM

My boyfriend and I are taking a Caribbean cruise in February (Belize, Costa Maya & Cozumel).

Las Vegas in April

New York's Finger Lakes & Orlando family) this summer

San Francisco, Maui & Kauai in August

Posted By PB&J on December 31, 2008, 10:28 PM

Jacksonville, FL in February to see my grandson.
Las Vegas in August for a convention.
Carribean Cruise in the fall.

Posted By Cathi on December 31, 2008, 10:39 PM

Fort Lauderdale in April for a wedding.
Jamaica in May for a wedding.
Newport, RI in June to celebrate our 2nd wedding anniversary.
Paris/Normandy and Spain in the fall.
The holidays are still TBD!

Posted By Nesser on December 31, 2008, 10:40 PM

I plan to travel to Denver, CO from Traverse City, MI mid to late Feb. or alternatively mid-April; same locations. My husband will buy me a ticket (Xmas present) to go see my family-all are in Colorado. Help make this possible! The earlier time frame will include my Mother's 79th birthday.

Posted By Liane McGhee on December 31, 2008, 10:53 PM

We live in Beijing, China. We plan to do train trips from Beijing to Moscow, to Beijing to Hanoi, and also to Beijing to Hong-Kong. While we will plan to travel on the soft sleeper or deluxe berths, for a little bit of luxury, we save a tremendous amount of money traveling this way with 3 teenagers. I am really looking forward to this mode of travel - sort of takes one back in time...

Posted By Dani M on December 31, 2008, 11:25 PM

It will be Arizona in April, Switzerland (all of it) in July/August (although we were there last year), and Washington DC in the fall.

Arizona is a family visit, Switzerland is just so
fantastic, we can never get enough of it and DC has
a few new attractions since we were there last a few years ago.

Posted By Trudi Gallagher on December 31, 2008, 11:33 PM

We are again heading for a 2 month stay at the Paris of South America - BUENOS AIRES, Argentina! And at a fraction of the prices in Europe!

When you go there, don't miss the excellent wines for less than two dollars per bottle - and the TALK TIME English language discussion groups all around the city!

Posted By Charles Schisler on December 31, 2008, 11:36 PM

Tentatively planning a trip to the Galapagos Islands during second half of 2009.

Posted By John Stockert on January 1, 2009, 12:00 AM

A friend and I are headed to St. Maarten's to soak up the ambience and do some scuba diving.

Posted By Kathi on January 1, 2009, 12:15 AM

Palm Springs, Manila, Baguio, Boracay, Bauang Beach

Posted By rose on January 1, 2009, 12:17 AM

WE are heading to New York City for a week in June, and then another week in Brooklyn. In September we're off to Paris for a two week stay, and then over to Poland. All this is due to us belonging to HomeExchange. What a way to travel - one really gets to be part of the community this way! In these tough times, this certainly is a way to save on money, and yet still be able to travel. We have had over ten Home Exchanges within the last three years, and everyone has been a good one.

Posted By Tom Kilroy on January 1, 2009, 12:23 AM

We're planning a trip to Bali to do volunteer work -- teaching English to young adults and knitting and crocheting to village women. Bali is still affordable and the Balinese people especially friendly and delightful.

Posted By Bali-Bound on January 1, 2009, 12:43 AM

Staying local this year
Palm Springs (Got to see the Follies)
Del Mar for the Fair
Dana Point (Whale Watch)
Santa Barbara (Because it's there)

Posted By Bob on January 1, 2009, 1:32 AM

I've rented a house on the beach in Puerto Penasco, Mexico to celebrate my birthday with some close friends in February. It's a day's drive from Albuquerque, and this time of year it's too cold to swim, but not too cold for grilled fresh seafood, sunning on the deck, and surfcasting at low tide! Best of all, a three-bedroom, three-bath house with several fireplaces and a fully equipped gourmet kitchen is a whopping $250 per night! Keep your eye on Penasco, it's getting to be a southwestern beach destination.

Posted By Tony on January 1, 2009, 2:15 AM

I'm going to Uganda next summer! :) For spring break, I'm still in between Puerto Rico or Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

Posted By Leah on January 1, 2009, 2:18 AM

Winter - Pacific coast of Mexico
Summer - Pacific coast, Oregon, Washington, B. C.
Fall - Slovenia, Northern Italy

Posted By John on January 1, 2009, 2:47 AM

Slovenia -- it's a hidden gem tucked between Italy and Austria.

Posted By Brad on January 1, 2009, 3:59 AM

I am planning to return to Ecuador where I served in Peace Corps many years ago. In 2008, I spent 5 1/2 weeks there, in the Andes and on the coast. Bus travel is still amazingly inexpensive and, if one eats the set menu noon meal as the main meal of the day, so is food. The people are very helpful. On one bus trip, the other passengers were all telling us where to get ready for a the next photo of the snow-capped volcano and the driver actually stopped the bus once so we could get an unusually good shot.

Posted By Billie on January 1, 2009, 4:15 AM

I will definitely be going to Boston, probably in late February, again in the spring, summer & again in the fall. I will also be going to Eastern Kentucky, probably in the late spring. While on my way to Eastern Kentucky, I will probably visit my son & family in Nashville.

Posted By Joe oubre on January 1, 2009, 4:49 AM

Turkey in September, 1-2 weeks, with elderly mother who cannot hike at all.

Posted By lcp on January 1, 2009, 5:08 AM

London in Jan
Poland and Southern Spain in Feb
Either Provence or Tuscany for Spring Break
Holland to see the tulips in April
Northern Europe Cruise in late May

I currently live in Germany so I can do this all cheaply. We return permanently to the States in June so my European vacation is almost over!

Posted By Europe Crazy on January 1, 2009, 5:57 AM

Skiing the French Alps later in January (if you stick to the smaller villages, there's still great skiing and it's a bargain: lift tickets covering over 115 miles of runs for 27 euros/day, chalet hotel accomodations near the lifts for the equivalent of about $120/night). Planning a week in Israel late spring, unless the situation there deteriorates. And then? It depends on where the bargains are -- African safari (Botswana, Namibia, Zambia) if prices are right, if not, lolling on a beach in the Canaries or hiking the Swiss alps!

Posted By Tammy on January 1, 2009, 6:33 AM

We're going back to Negril Jamaica for the last two weeks of February 09! Relaxing in the sun, diving, snorkeling & seeing the beautiful sights once again!

Hopefully later in thr year we'll be going on a road trip to the southern us - Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi.

Posted By Trudie on January 1, 2009, 6:53 AM

WE are planning a trip to South Africa. Hopefully with the economy, there will be deals.

Posted By connie on January 1, 2009, 7:48 AM

I will travel to the following locations in 2009:

1) Paris for 5 days (I've been here before) - Jan and Aug 09

2) London for 4 days (I've been here before) - May 09

3) 11 night "Best of Europe Cities" cruise which will take is to the Mediterranean, it departs from Southampton - March 09

4) I will travel back to my San Diego, CA at least twice to visit family and friends. March & April 09; July 09

5) Seattle, WA - March 09

6) Stockholm - November 09 (this trip is tentative)

Whew!! So far...this is it for the year.

Happy New Year!!

Posted By BCIS on January 1, 2009, 7:57 AM

My wife and I are taking our annual winter trip to Palm Desert/Ranch Mirage CA to enjoy the sun, Bob Hope Golf Classic and great food. Stopping first in Scottsdale AZ for the Barret-Jackson Auto Auction.

Posted By Steve W on January 1, 2009, 8:00 AM

planning on a baltec cruise on holland american

Posted By scott baily on January 1, 2009, 8:20 AM

I am heading back to India to spend time with my wonderful friends and their families in their remote village of southern India.

Posted By Donna Santos on January 1, 2009, 8:23 AM

Hopefully we will make it to Egypt this year. Other hopefuls (budget depending) are: big Island of Hawaii, Vancouver, Death Valley or Mono Lake, Florida (all over sans Disney), and Hainan Island, China.
Happy Traveling in 2009!

Posted By Meg on January 1, 2009, 8:28 AM

We're going to Southern California and Hawaii in February, to Hot Springs, North Carolina in May and probably Nashville, Memphis and Chicago in September -- if not, Bahamas.

Posted By Sandie Alger on January 1, 2009, 8:30 AM

Trip to Morocco in May is booked and I'm waiting to see what might come up later in the year ...

Hopefully a return trip to Germany as long as the Euro takes a dive.

Posted By M Keith on January 1, 2009, 8:32 AM

I spent 365 days of 2008 living out of a suitcase and revisited around 30 countries for work - loved them all but I'm just dying to go somewhere new. I want that feeling of being some place foreign, strange and exotic; I want to be disoriented and dazzled. So where am I hoping to go? Yemen, Ethiopia, Zanzibar, Mali, Libya, Iran, Nepal, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and Guatemala for starters.

Posted By lara dunston on January 1, 2009, 8:40 AM

From RIC to Copenhagen via air, to Hanburg, Ger by train, return to Copenhagen, meet other family members, train/ferry to Stockholm, on to St Petersburg, Rus, then to Moscow, visit friends, air to Copenhagen and back to RIC

Posted By David on January 1, 2009, 8:45 AM

I WILL BE GOING TO ACAPULCO TO FIND A REALESTATE DEAL TO RETIRE TO.

Posted By PAMELA SUMMERS on January 1, 2009, 8:49 AM

Back to Kas, Turkey, a beautiful place on the Mediterranean where the people are friendly, the food is amazing and for prices I can afford. It is an outdoor oriented town that sits in the middle of the Lycian Way, a 500 km marked trail dotted with ruins of ancient towns you can investigate without the tourist crowd, or check them out by kayaking along the shores. There is scuba diving, mountain biking, sailing, paragliding-pretty much anything you would want. My first time there, I took a weeklong Kayak-Camping guided camping trip with a small group through Dragoman Outdoor. One time someone submerged poster sized incredible photos of marine life and you had to dive to view them like an underwater art gallery. The townspeople built and sank a replica of an ancient ship and created an underwater archeoligic park. This place draws me back every year. A great country for women solo travellers too. Linda

Posted By Linda Cote on January 1, 2009, 9:17 AM

Heading for the Greek Isles in 2009 - possibly a cruise around them.

Posted By LeNora on January 1, 2009, 9:18 AM

This summer, we're going to Venice for a week and leaving there for a cruise with stops in Croatia, Greece, and Turkey.

I'll also be going to southern California a couple of times.

Posted By Jamie Barba on January 1, 2009, 9:21 AM

We are going to Boone, North Carolina in May and Budapest and Vienna in October.

Posted By Doris on January 1, 2009, 9:37 AM

We're heading to Ireland in March. Perhaps the EURO will be to our liking then.

Posted By kayowe on January 1, 2009, 9:41 AM

This coming Octoberwe're going on a Eastern Mediteranean cruise on Carnival's newest ship the "Dream".
Also renting a house with the entire family at the Jersey shore

Posted By John Ward on January 1, 2009, 9:44 AM

It's an mysterious adventure, even I don't know yet ... I start saving in January, including earning some of the money by E-baying all the stuff I find when doing my spring cleaning. Then I wait to see which of the Budget Travel's "Best Travel Deals" is affordable and puts me someplace new and interesting in autumn -- and that's where I'll be. I can't wait to find out where it is.

Posted By Joan on January 1, 2009, 9:51 AM

We're going to Florida in Feb. and I'm going white water rafting with girlfriends on the Snake River in Arizona in April. We hope to get to Alaska and/or Mexico sometime in 2009 and I always make sure I get to Grand Marais, MN & Canada many times during the year. We usually fit Las Vegas in at least once as well. In 2010 we have a cruise planned, not sure where yet though. Perhaps the western caribbean. I would also like to find the time to make the entire trip around Lake Superior - I think I need 3-4 weeks for that, however.

Posted By Barb Lavell on January 1, 2009, 9:52 AM

My husband and I are exchanging our Vegas timeshare to go to Disney World, Orlando, Florida in April 2009. We have not been there since our grown daughters were little way back in the late 70's before Epcot was built. Hope two senior citizens can be kids again. Also, we are going on a Cosmos tour to Greece during the summer.

Posted By Leni Friedland on January 1, 2009, 9:53 AM

In the spring, we're visiting Madeira and Venice, Florida each for a week. This summer, we're heading to Berlin and in the Fall, we're taking 2 weeks in Tuscany. What a year it will be!

Posted By Meredith on January 1, 2009, 10:14 AM

Will be leaving for Prague, Czech Rep. in a couple of weeks... for the summer, looking at a couple of options... maybe Alexandria, Egypt or Cape Town, South Africa...

Posted By Tony on January 1, 2009, 10:16 AM

I will go to Argentina (Buenos Aires and Sierra de la Ventana).

Posted By Haley on January 1, 2009, 10:16 AM

Going to Vegas in July 2009

Posted By Betsy on January 1, 2009, 10:24 AM

I am going to Turkey in June to celebrate a big personal accomplishment. Can't wait!

Posted By kitty on January 1, 2009, 10:24 AM

A week to Grand Cayman in January; 2 weeks to Ireland in May; road trip from US Midwest through the Smokies to NC in summer or fall.

Posted By Barb on January 1, 2009, 10:25 AM

I am heading to England in February. Want to see a bit more of London. Looking for suggestions for reasonable accomodations. Then I will head to Yorkshire to visit with friends. Wondering whether to fly in and out of London or Manchester. All suggestions welcomed. February should be a little more reasonable yes? PEG

Posted By Peg Pederson on January 1, 2009, 10:32 AM

I am taking a tour of Prague, Vienna and Budapest in May. I will also head across the country to Washington state and British Columbia in the summer.

Posted By Rick on January 1, 2009, 10:38 AM

Im going to Italy. Im heading for Rome and the Amafi Coast!

Posted By mathilde on January 1, 2009, 10:39 AM

Tibet & Nepal including Everest Base Camp and Citwan National Park. Maybe the Galapagos and that will complete our "must see" list having made it to all 7 continents last year. Of course we will probably just add some more places to the list.

Posted By Weyland on January 1, 2009, 10:39 AM

India- for my 6th visit. It is simply the greatest show on earth. And you'll never see it all. And once you've got the airfare, it's cheaper than staying home. Every variety of religious and spiritual expression is to be found. And the rest of the world will always seem easy to handle.

Posted By Bill Jenkins on January 1, 2009, 10:42 AM

My daughter is working a two-year contract in Denmark, and I've always wanted to see Copenhagen. So Denmark in July, where there's more daylight! She also said we can take a train to places like Paris - even Greece! I might have to plan a month.

I'm also thinking of Santa Fe to Seattle by train in March, and have to go to Lake Tahoe for a Bonanza convention in September.

Now all I have to do is figure out how to pay for it.

Posted By Monette Bebow-Reinhard on January 1, 2009, 10:50 AM

In 2009, I'm off to Cape Town, South Africa for 2 weeks and a week in Milan.

Posted By Amy on January 1, 2009, 10:50 AM

In the late Spring my husband and I are going to north Arkansas to the Hardy/Mammoth Springs area. No area more beautiful. In the fall we are taking our daughter and her boyfriend to our most favorite place we have ever visited, Key West. True paradise!

Posted By Becky on January 1, 2009, 11:08 AM

Perhaps Argentina in March at the tail end of low season while the weather is still nice.

Posted By Cristina on January 1, 2009, 11:13 AM

My granddaughter and I are going to Ireland in May or August.

Posted By S.Unger on January 1, 2009, 11:15 AM

I'm headed for Cancun in April, Cape Cod in May, Victoria and Vancouver in July, Washington state in October and Dominican Republic in December!

Posted By Jan on January 1, 2009, 11:44 AM

We are going to Germany and Autria end of June for 15 days.

Posted By Heidi on January 1, 2009, 11:51 AM

Going to Alaska in August. Flying up and driving to Denali and Kenai. Then we'll take a day cruise to the glaciers.

Posted By Patty on January 1, 2009, 12:00 PM

Hawaiian islands cruise in two weeks and then the Tattoo in Edinburgh as well as Ireland in August.

Posted By Sandi on January 1, 2009, 12:01 PM

We'll be flying to Madrid and spending time in Majorca and London this year.

Posted By Ted on January 1, 2009, 12:18 PM

We are going to motor tour Ireland for two weeks in
May. A return to the heritage

Posted By Wayne Mc Clary on January 1, 2009, 12:20 PM

I am going to Sun Valley, Idaho in Feb for the 2009 World Winter Special Olympics. I am a volunteer for the snow boarding events on Dollar Mtn and my daughter is the asst events coordinator for Blaine County, Idaho and in charge of almost everything in Ketchum/Sun Valley.

Posted By Rhonda on January 1, 2009, 12:20 PM

Negril,Jamaica in Feb. over my birthday, Florida in May, Outer Banks in May and September, Columbus, OH in Oct., New York City in Nov., Tampa over Christmas and more undetermined weekend trips

Posted By Jewell on January 1, 2009, 12:21 PM

Iceland

Posted By Leonard Lash on January 1, 2009, 12:29 PM

We're returning to Buenos Aires in April for the fourth time. This time we're taking a side trip to Iguazu Falls. Travel costs are up considerably from our first trip 7 years ago but our dollar is still 3 to 1 in Argentina.

Posted By Robin on January 1, 2009, 12:29 PM

My DH, myself and our 6 yr old son are headed for Madrid and Greece in April 09. some short island hopping and several days in Athens.

My budget find?:

1. frequent flyer miles in the "offseason" gets me there and back by may 15 for 40k miles vs 60k miles couple days later.

2. Island hopping cruises are also super cheap (1/2) of what they would be in on season...

3.plus my son gets to travel for free!!

Posted By Jet on January 1, 2009, 12:29 PM

Puerto Rico in March to check out all of the things I missed when I was a kid: stay at Vieques for a couple of nights at a casita and go snorkling, take tours of Ponce, explore San Juan more in-depth, and re-familiarize myself with the rain forest, caverns, largest telescope and experience all of this with my wife who will be a first-time visitor!

Posted By Yovan Reyes on January 1, 2009, 12:38 PM

Key West for my 30th birthday!
Wilmington, NC for a wedding
The coast of Maine for vacation

Posted By Score on January 1, 2009, 12:40 PM

Syria, Lebanon, Sicily, west coast of Italy, south of France. Would especially like information on Syria and Lebanon.

Posted By karen on January 1, 2009, 12:41 PM

My first destination this year will be Alaska. I wish to be there for the spring equinox so I'll be heading to Fairbanks first to see the Northern Lights and after that to Anchorage. I would like to take a glacier tour and, if possible, go dog sledding!

Posted By Aimee on January 1, 2009, 12:52 PM

Clearwater, FL in March to see (World Series Champs!) Phillies in spring training.

San Francisco in May for a trip with my sisters.

Posted By JoAnne on January 1, 2009, 12:56 PM

would try to go london, oslo, paris, barcelona from orlando, fly from and back to usa but inside europe will like the trip on the train, three days on each city, hotel on norway I don't need in the other citys yes, thanks, pat

Posted By patricio h moris on January 1, 2009, 1:30 PM

going to isla mujeres in march for 9 days then Egypt in sept. a 16 day tour including a camel ride, donkey ,train, feluca and jeep with a possible bike.

Posted By judy stearns on January 1, 2009, 1:32 PM

We are going to Isla Mujeres in April, after tax season (my husband has a CPA firm). Then in June to Orlando to celebrate our daughter-in-laws graduation from RN school. Hopefully, to Belize in late summer or early fall. Husband wants to dive the Blue Hole and then again to Isla after Christmas.

Posted By Cindy Phillips on January 1, 2009, 1:52 PM

Going to europe again in april/may. I'll be going to a lot of places I've already been, so I'm trying to throw in as many new places as possible.

So far, I'm definitely going to:
geneva
lisbon/cascais
obidos
barcelona
montpelier
carcassone
paris

and then probably also hitting up:
ljublana
bled
budapest
venice
rome

Posted By missy on January 1, 2009, 2:12 PM

Natchitoches, LA (romantic, historic, good food)
Silver City, NM (possible retirement location?)
Kerrville & Fredericksburg, TX ("Rather Sweet
Bakery" in F'burg is a required stop)
Memphis, TN (for NCAA men's basketball tournament;
hope to drop down to Greeville, MS for steaks
at "Doe's Eat Place)
Dallas, TX (for King Tut exhibit)
cruise (itinerary to be determined)

Posted By BabsinTX on January 1, 2009, 2:19 PM

Slovenia and Croatia in June and July!

Posted By Louisa on January 1, 2009, 2:19 PM

We're heading to Costa Rica in March to visit friends. In the summer, we'll go back to Nicaragua to see our daughter and son-in-law. We love San Juan del Sur, a quiet beach town, and then we plan to hike Selva Negra, a gorgeous coffee-growing region.

Posted By Debbie on January 1, 2009, 2:23 PM

I'm going to Del Ray Beach FL with the family the last week of January; to Culebra Island Puerto Rico with my husband in March, possibly Gubbio Italy in May, Vegas this summer/Fall and either Costa Rica or Mexico in the winter.

Posted By Bonnie Urzen on January 1, 2009, 2:31 PM

I’ve just put a deposit down for a 3-week tour of China. It includes a 5-night river boat cruise on the Yangtze River, plus a couple of days in Hong Kong at the end. My "Budget Travel Discovery": no extra charge for traveling "single" if I booked before mid-February - a savings of $845! Whoopee! I travel alone most of the time, & it's VERY RARE to find a deal for us singles - we're usually paying 25-75% EXTRA for the privilege of a room to ourselves rather than sharing with a total stranger.

Posted By Cheryl Hannah on January 1, 2009, 2:33 PM

We are away to New Zealand in April for 3 weeks - both main islands with lots of plans but no fixed itinerary as yet.

Posted By ljkugler on January 1, 2009, 2:45 PM

We are going to Hawaii for two weeks visiting Maui & Oahu with Pleasant Holidays

Posted By Jon on January 1, 2009, 2:51 PM

Planning on Seattle and Sydney, AUS in 2009 !

Posted By lori on January 1, 2009, 2:55 PM

I'm hoping to go back to Mexico around Playa in the summer, first a week at language school, then a week for friends and family to join me and see the sights. It may not happen as my son should be entering law school in the fall and my daughter is struggling with her own business-but I can dream!

Posted By Pamela in Cali on January 1, 2009, 3:02 PM

I am going to Puerto Plata Rui Bachata Resort in Feburary cant wait ti see the Northern side of the Island, Ive stayed in Punta Cana (n0t much to do there except hang out at the resort) Puerto Plata has alot more to offer. If anyone has been there let me know of some fun stuff to go to. Thanls Marcus

Posted By Marcus Todd on January 1, 2009, 3:20 PM

To LA/Hollywood to start (still looking for a hotel that's a hidden gem), then driving up to Yosemite, south to King's Canyon/Sequoia Nat.Park, Joshua Tree and back to LA.

Posted By Bob on January 1, 2009, 3:32 PM

Gisi and I are planning a Spring shoulder-season timeshare trip for a week in the Netherlands (Holland), a week in Belgium, and a week in NW Germany for also covering a little time in Luxembourg. This will complete 20 countries visited since the year 2000, including repeat visits to Austria, Switzerland, France, Germany, & Canada (Banff/Jasper & Quebec). Non repeats have included the former East Germany, Hungary, Spain, Portugal, Gibraltar, Morocco, Greece mainland/Crete/Santorini/Rhodes,Turkey,Italy,the Czech Republic (Prague), Malta, Lichtenstein,& Iceland. Add numerous sites in the U.S. including Alaska & Hawaii. Our all-time favorite is Northern Italy (5 wks)even tho our hotel room was broken into our very first night in Rome and pickpockets are a frequent menace. We also have an '09 week planned for Minnesota's North Shore of Lake Superior.

Posted By Deleano & Gisela on January 1, 2009, 3:32 PM

We two seniors are planning a Baltic Sea cruise in May 2009 from Amsterdam. Any preference opinions about Celebrity vs. Holland Lines?
Peter

Posted By Peter Y. Evans on January 1, 2009, 3:40 PM

Prague in March 2009 for my birthday! Thinking about Boston and the Northeast for Fall 2009.

Posted By Janice on January 1, 2009, 3:42 PM

We are going on a cruise to Bermuda. Our daughter's first cruise (our 9th) and her first trip to Bermuda (our 4th)!!

Posted By Jon on January 1, 2009, 3:42 PM

I went to Maui, in April '08. You must see the view by horseback. It was awesome and would suggest the Mendez Ranch! I swam with a sea turtle two feet in front of me. Although overcast that day, it was a great experience for me! The rainbows began off the condo balcony, and reached across the sky! The sunsets were warm and inviting!! I plan to go back again this year, and take a friend with me. I hope to do an all-day sail, and zipline!! If all plans fail, I hope to visit Southern California, and the beaches that I have missed for 25 years!

Posted By Cindy on January 1, 2009, 4:01 PM

I'm having to make a choice between three different cruises??? either an Alaskan cruise (I hate cold weather and snow....but, daughter wants to go), or a New England cruise from Montreal to Ft. Lauderdale, or a Transatlantic cruise from Barcelona to Galveston. Al are wonderful choices. It is sooo hard to make the decision. Any comments will be appreciated. thanx.... and "happy trails to you all in the New Year." marydallas

Posted By marydallas on January 1, 2009, 4:02 PM

Jordan--Petra, Aqaba and the Dead Sea in March.
Family vacation in Maui in August.
Yunnan Province in China--Kunming, Lijiang, Dali Christmas 2009

Posted By Nelly on January 1, 2009, 4:03 PM

Jim & I are planning a 6-8 week budget road trip (by car, not RV) through Nov Scotia, Newfoundland and Prince Albert Island. Any tips on places to stay, things to see, great (and inexpensive) restaurants would be appreciated.

Posted By Jane Baringer on January 1, 2009, 4:03 PM

2 weeks in Thailand in April. Girls weekend in May in Nashville.

Posted By Jill on January 1, 2009, 4:31 PM

My husband and I are planning to go to Tobago the end of July for 10 days. We're looking for good air fares and researching the hotels that are available.

Posted By Joan on January 1, 2009, 4:31 PM

We are going to Madeira, mainland Portugal and Spain for two months. We have been to all before and love it there.

Posted By Ron on January 1, 2009, 4:59 PM

My friends and I are headed to Morocco for a week and a half. We'll be in Casablanca a week from tomorrow -- can't wait.

Posted By Robert on January 1, 2009, 5:34 PM

Other than a trip to Roatan in February that I booked pre-economic meltdown, I think I might just wait to see what kind of travel bargains come up and be a little more spontanious this year than I have been in the past.

Posted By Jessica on January 1, 2009, 5:38 PM

This year it's India (in spite of the Mumbai bombings), Nepal (in spite of the State Department warning), Tibet (in spite of the Chinese government) and Bhutan (in spite of the cost.)

Posted By c.a. on January 1, 2009, 5:55 PM

Puerto Vallarta for a month in Feb, St. Croix in Mar. We are still waiting to see what kind of last minute deals for Morroco, river or barge cruise in Europe and/or some wonderful time share exchange somewhere.

Posted By Claire on January 1, 2009, 6:25 PM

Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic in February, Philadelphia in the spring for baseball and probably the Jersey shore in the summer.

Posted By Gordon on January 1, 2009, 6:29 PM

June: Our daughter and her husband invited us to join them and their children for a trip to St. Maarten in celebration of their 15th wedding anniversary.
October: NYC

Posted By Ann L on January 1, 2009, 6:36 PM

Winter in Michigan is difficult so we plan to be away for much of it. NYC for a few days the end of January, Tucson for the Gem Show for 10 days in early February and then a trip to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands and birdwatching in Mindo from late February to mid March. Oh and then, New Orleans for Jazz Fest in early May.

Posted By Elaine Selo on January 1, 2009, 6:36 PM

Pleasure

March 2009 to Peru (Lima, Cuzco, Puerto Maldanado)
July 2009 CA (Disney, San Diego, LA, etc..)

Work

Jan 2009 Orlando, FL
Feb 2009 Key West, FL
May 2009 San Fran, CA
June 2009 San Diego, CA
Sept 2009 Kanas City

Posted By Brian Good on January 1, 2009, 6:37 PM

My boyfriend and I are backpacking from Austin, TX up to Seattle. Our main stops will be camping in the Grand Canyon, San Diego, San Francisco, camping in the Redwoods, Portland, then Seattle. Can't wait!

Posted By Ale on January 1, 2009, 6:52 PM

Panama Canal Cruise in two weeks to celebrate our 40th anniversary.

Posted By Berta Waldmeier on January 1, 2009, 6:56 PM

Panama Canal Cruise on Island Princess in two weeks to celebrate our 40th anniversary.

Posted By Berta Waldmeier on January 1, 2009, 6:57 PM

In March for my 40th birthday- Gatlinburg, TN and in September for our wedding anniversay- East Coast road trip.

Posted By Shawn on January 1, 2009, 7:07 PM

My wife and I are treating our twin daugters and their husbands to a whale watching trip to Maui February 18-25, on the occasion of their 30th wedding anniversary. We previously did a two week trip to all the Hawaian Islands in 2006 for their 50th birthday, but it was during the summer and the humpback whales and their babies were not there so we have decided to return in February when the whales are there.

Posted By Robert Lex Barnett on January 1, 2009, 7:13 PM

Savannah & Charleston to soak up some southern charm and hospitality.

Posted By Janice on January 1, 2009, 7:26 PM

Want to go to Nova Scotia in the fall or perhaps Poland.
Also, Charlottesville, Virginia with friends in Sept - to go to Monticello, Appomattox, etc.

Posted By Susan Ware on January 1, 2009, 7:31 PM

plans so far are for Terciera; Cambridge; Bavaria;
Haute Normandie; Netherlands; and, Denmark.
no particular order so far. Added possibility is Czech Republic.

Posted By Rob. Penny on January 1, 2009, 7:31 PM

My wife and I will be celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary in April and plan to go either to Hawaii (Oahu and Maui) or Victoria, BC for 8 days. There is also a 14-15 day cruise to Hawaii from San Diego that is tempting if you enjoy cruising for that length of time. We really love Victoria and it is better to go there at the end of May.

Posted By Jim Beggs on January 1, 2009, 7:38 PM

After 20 years on the wait list, we push off the shore at Lee's Ferry this fall for 26 days rafting and exploring the Grand Canyon.

Posted By Carolyn & Steve on January 1, 2009, 7:46 PM

I'll be in Costa Rica for 10 days in October, and hopefully a 4 day trip to NYC sometime between now and October. Hong Kong is always a possibility, as a travel companion for my mother to visit friends.

Posted By Fifi on January 1, 2009, 7:59 PM

My husband and I are planning a 2 week trip to Australia in March 2009. The main purpose is to visit our son who lives there on the sunshine coast. We've never been there before so we do hope to do some sightseeing as well.

Posted By Chris on January 1, 2009, 8:08 PM

The Best Places for Budget Conscious Canadians to hit in 2009?

1.Clearwater Beach Florida
Why? Relatively cheap airfare, still plenty of "mom 'n pop cheap motels near the beach and a chance to see "Winter" the dolphin media sensation at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium who's learning to swim again with prosthetic tails.
2. Las Vegas
Why?
$99.00 - 139.000 airfares from Toronto, better weather, cheap hotels and car rentals to experience more expensive destinations like Palm Springs and Los Angeles and close to the Grand Canyon.

Posted By Sherel Purcell on January 1, 2009, 8:19 PM

June-- Golfing St. Andrews, Scotland to play the Old Course, New Course, Carnoustie, & Kingsbarns, all guaranteed tee times !!!.

Fall--Nile River Cruise to Cairo, Egypt and Lake Nassar -- and all the ancients along the way.

Any other great deal that comes along requiring cruise ships.

Posted By Marion on January 1, 2009, 8:36 PM

We are taking the family and a couple friends to Vieques, Puerto Rico for spring break in March/April of 2009.

Posted By Patrick, Michelle on January 1, 2009, 8:58 PM

I'm going on a roadtrip!!! In the spring, I'm going to hop a Greyhound and head South for one week to 10 days, stopping off at various cities I haven't visited before, plus Atlanta and Savannah. I don't know which other cities I'll visit. I'll make up my mind in a couple of months. It should be fun.

Posted By mslewis on January 1, 2009, 8:58 PM

I'm heading to Divide, Colorado for the birth of my first grandchild in late May or early June.

Posted By Laurie on January 1, 2009, 9:29 PM

In September 2009 I expect to visit friends in S. Korea and then fly to Bejjing and the southern part of China to see more friends. Christmas will find me back in the U.S. in Myrtle Beach, SC with family. I hope its not too hot in Asia in September!

Posted By Pam on January 1, 2009, 9:34 PM

I doubt if we will be going anywhere this year due to me losing my job in the textile industry.

My efforts will be to find a job and will therefore have to postpone any travel plans for a couple of years.

Posted By GJGrazie on January 1, 2009, 9:48 PM

We are hoping to go to Alaska. My dad is 82 and has wanted to go there for most of his adult life. My husband and I would like to help him make his dream come true. He is widowed and doesn't want to go alone. It will be an expensive trip, but I feel we need to do this with him - he's done so much for us.

Posted By Lynn on January 1, 2009, 10:17 PM

I am taking a trip to the Cote d'Azur with my
best friend in March of 2009. We are looking forward to seeing the chapelle-du-saint-marie-du-rosaire designed by Matisse as well as Eileen Gray's house E-1027, in Roquebrune Cap Martin to name just a couple of sights. We are also planning a long day trip to L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue in Provence for their famous flea market. Best of all we are doing it all on a shoestring budget! :)

Posted By Wendy Dreaney on January 1, 2009, 10:19 PM

In May a 14 night cruise to Alaska from San Francisco to Vancouver, BC and then in October a 13 night cruise from Rome to Rome doing what they are calling the Ancient Empires Cruise with two stops in Israel and two nights in Egypt and several other stops in the Mediterrean.

Posted By Larry on January 1, 2009, 10:19 PM

We live in Northern Minnesota, so we decided to go south this winter, and ended up going farther south than planned. In February we are going to South Africa for 3 weeks.

Posted By Wes Mathre on January 1, 2009, 10:25 PM

To Linda going to Machu Picchu...get pills from your doctor to prevent high altitude sickness! It was a real problem for many people when I was there in May 2008. You will love Peru, Machu Picchu is spectacular!!

Going to Cancun in March and on a Baltic cruise in May (Russia, Estonia, Denmark, Finland Germany etc.), New Mexico to visit relatives in between.

Posted By jeanette pangrazzi on January 1, 2009, 10:30 PM

I am going to Thailand in Feb 2009 for 3 weeks. I am hoping to squeeze in a side trip to Cambodia to explore Angkor Wat.

Posted By Brian on January 1, 2009, 11:35 PM

I will be taking a family trip to Machu Picchu, Peru this June, and to Sweden in August.

Posted By Julio Soto on January 1, 2009, 11:36 PM

I'm looking for a group of Seniors that travel as a group while visiting Spain. Also looking for a group rate of 20 people or less.

Posted By Abe Espinosa on January 1, 2009, 11:44 PM

Taking my first cruise end of March to southern Caribbean islands. Fly from Seattle to San Juan then stops on 5 islands. Joining the cruise for a friend's wedding on St. Thomas.

Then, hopefully to San Miguel de Allende to celebrate my cousin's recovery from cancer, probably in the fall.

Posted By Debbiey on January 2, 2009, 12:03 AM

My boyfriend and I are going to Nicaragua at the end of January and then a 2-week road trip from Portland, Oregon to Indian Wells, California in April.

Posted By Erika on January 2, 2009, 1:54 AM

We are doing a Mexican Riviera cruise with Princess Cruises in January for a week, followed by a few days spent in Phoenix. Then in October we will fly to Austria for a month visiting friends, but will most likely also take in a beach vacation, maybe Turkey or the Canary Islands.

Posted By Maria on January 2, 2009, 2:23 AM

Well, we're in Maui, Hawaii right now and will return home in a few days, so that's got to count as our first trip of 2009.

Next:
Spring break to England
June to Australia and New Zealand

After that I'm taking suggestions!

Posted By Melissa on January 2, 2009, 3:41 AM

It's 20 degrees below zero (not counting the wind chill factor) in Butte, Montana right now. Today is Friday, January 2, 2009. In a couple of days.., I will be going to Las Vegas, Nevada to see my sister and a little bit of heat.., if it doesn't snow in Las Vegas. In May.., I will going to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania for a American Civil War class/course. Maybe, Washington, D.C. for a couple of days. Enjoy your website and magazine.

Posted By Mike O'Brien on January 2, 2009, 4:07 AM

I'm heading off on an RTW trip, so will be visiting loads of places - current plans for the '09 part include: Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Colombia, Bolivia, Peru, Chile, Easter Island, New Zealand, Australia, Indonesia & East Timor. Before I go, I've also got minibreaks to Antwerp & Norway.

Out of all those, Colombia is definitely the part I'm most excited about.

Posted By Geoff on January 2, 2009, 8:14 AM

we are planning to either trek or bike in spaing and/or france. would appreciate info on reputable companies use.

Posted By Wayne on January 2, 2009, 8:22 AM

This year I have plans for a vacation on Martha's Vineyard in late June!

I am also planning a 40th birthday celebration, maybe to Savannah, GA. I'm looking for ideas for a long weekend. I'm from Connecticut, so I would like to go somewhere warm.

Posted By Kari D on January 2, 2009, 8:26 AM

We are going to Vegas in during March Madness and hopefully to Germany in the fall, if that doesn't pan out then we'll probably go to California wine country. Either way, we're excited!

Posted By Lori on January 2, 2009, 8:51 AM

We are headed to Turkey in February.

Posted By Tracy on January 2, 2009, 9:00 AM

Portland, Oregon...to visit relatives and "see the sights."

Posted By Sue on January 2, 2009, 9:00 AM

We are heading to Arizona in February for two family reunions, Phoenix and Tucson. Then in March to Kauai, HI. Last vacation in April to Tenerife, Canary Islands. Then work hard the rest of the year for next years vacations.

Posted By Tammi on January 2, 2009, 9:12 AM

In May 2009, we will be traveling through Northern Ireland this year, starting in Shannon ending up in Dublin. In summer, plan to visit Seattle and of course, the Jersey Shore!

Can't get enough!

Posted By Pat on January 2, 2009, 9:20 AM

My best friend Marisa and I are planning a trip to Australia for two weeks over Christmas 2009 and will be there to ring in 2010 on New Years. We are both turning 30 this year and have been planning this trip as our celebration.

Posted By Kirsten Evans on January 2, 2009, 9:34 AM

I am going back to the Phillipines in May. I went last May and fell in love with the people and culture. Then in Oct will be going to Asheville NC to visit parents and sister.

Posted By Ron D. on January 2, 2009, 9:58 AM

I am going with three of my girlfriends to Rome, for two of them it will be their first trip abroad.
I am the only one who has been to Rome before.

Posted By Lenora on January 2, 2009, 10:01 AM

Costa Rica in April. London and Brittany, France sometime later in the year, to visit friends. Also, most likely some short weekend trips - locations still TBD, but most likely NYC and Asheville, NC.

Posted By Courtney Cole on January 2, 2009, 10:38 AM

I am thinking of going to Spain, while there, take the train to go to France and Italy, depending on how long my vacation is in 2009, because I have never been to Europe.

A trip I could go on again, which I went on in 2008, is to Nicaragua. The place is beautiful and very inexpensive and there is a lot to do for ecotourism.

I am also thinking of taking a short trip to Mexico, the dollar buys alot there right now.

www.flickr.com/photos/x_angel_x93

Posted By Glenda Alexandra on January 2, 2009, 10:57 AM

My wife and I are going to Paris, Rennes, Mont St. Michel and Rouen in September.

Posted By Gil on January 2, 2009, 11:19 AM

With fares on United of $456 roundtrip from Omaha to Maui, we decided we had to help stimulate the economy so we snapped up tickets and will leave January 10 for 15 days in Hawaii! Fortunate enough to find an oceanfront condo for $200 a night in Honokowai for January. Figured that was a sign from God! :o)

In June we will take our kids and grands to Orlando for a week. Found a great 8 bedroom executive villa 2 miles from Mickeyville.

Posted By Melanie on January 2, 2009, 12:18 PM

New Zealand, for the first time ever!

Posted By Lora Lee Chapman on January 2, 2009, 12:40 PM

We are very fortunate to often combine business and personal trips to some fun places. For 2009: Cannes, France in June, and Cairnes, Australia in mid-July. We also have two personal trips planned for special occasions: June 2009 - family cruise to Alaska for mother-in-law's 70th birthday and in October 2009 - Hawaii for husband's and friends' 50th birthdays. Busy travel year! Lucky us!

Posted By Tina on January 2, 2009, 12:56 PM

I am actually booked for Vietnam in November 2009. A coworker and I just returned from Tunisia in December. We liked it so much that we are seriously considering booking the same trip again for 2009. It was fabulous.

Posted By Terry Gastfield on January 2, 2009, 1:11 PM

2009 brings plans to visit a new continent, when we explore Machu Picchu in Peru.

I'm already looking forward to the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, and would LOVE to see more info on the cities hosting matches there, as I begin to plan that trip later this year!

Posted By Terry on January 2, 2009, 1:13 PM

We are planning a trip to Honolulu in May (2 couples possibly 3) and 4 or 5 of us are planning a trip to Alaska (we all turn 50 along with Alaska)in Aug. See what bargains you can find us!

Posted By Odie on January 2, 2009, 1:34 PM

Going to England and Wales with my sister and brother-in-law. Staying in a variety of accommodations, from a grand hotel to a farm stay to a Landmark Trust property. We are absolute Anglophiles!

Posted By Bonnie McManus on January 2, 2009, 2:15 PM

Iam splurging on a Crystal Symphony cruise from CA to Hong Kong in March, then staying for 2 weeks in Hong Kong, planning to pig out on dim sum, street food and a few diverse buffets.

I am researching cruises to the Norwegian fjords but haven't found the "perfect" one yet.

Rox

Posted By Rox on January 2, 2009, 2:22 PM

giving some serious thought to a return journey this year to Ravenna, Italy to see the beautiful frescos, then hopping on down to Sicily. And of course, all Italian roads lead through Rome - the eternal city!

Posted By DJHerm62 on January 2, 2009, 2:22 PM

My wife and I would like to get some information on visiting Ohco Rios, Jamacia. We would like to know when would be a good time to go before hurricane season or after.

Thanks,

Michael

Posted By Michael on January 2, 2009, 3:05 PM

We are headed to St. Lucia in Feb 2009 and to North and South Dakota this summer.

Posted By Rose on January 2, 2009, 3:33 PM

My family and I plan to travel to the East Coast to check out Maryland, New York and Virginia. Then make our way to Las Vegas then to Big Island, Hawaii. Winter vacation hopefully catch some NFL games.

Posted By RC on January 2, 2009, 3:50 PM

My fiancee and I are going to Italy in March!

Posted By Stephanie on January 2, 2009, 5:05 PM

I plan on going to ireland or alaska cruise. Any seniors interested in going as a group rate? May or June 2009

Posted By lc on January 2, 2009, 5:18 PM

IN JULY( MYRTLE BEACH)IN OCTOBER( BFLO.) IN NOV.(A CRUISE).

Posted By Willie E. Ferrell Jr. on January 2, 2009, 5:20 PM

We had a trip to Egypt and Jordan booked for February, but just cancelled it due to the increased violence in the area. Now we are planning to go to Spring training in Arizona, then will float down the Grand Canyon. Hopefully we can go to Egypt next winter.

Posted By Carole S Dawson on January 2, 2009, 6:25 PM

Our family is planning a 6 day trip to Florida - 3 days in Orlando and 3 days in Sanibel Island on the gulf coast end of March/early April when our teens have a few school days off. Ah, tropical weather!

Posted By Susan on January 2, 2009, 8:45 PM

My three year fiance and I plan to go to Portland, and then driving and hiking in Oregon wine country.

Posted By Shana on January 2, 2009, 8:46 PM

We are taking a family trip to Vancouver BC to explore the region before the 2010 olympics. We are planning two side trips. The first (for Mom and Dad) is a day trip to Victoria BC. The second excursion is for our 3 teenage daughters. It is a trip to Forks WA the home of Twilight!
We were able to secure frequent flyer tickets to Vancouver which will help in budgeting our trip!
We are still trying to secure a vacation home to use as a base in our travel.

Posted By dewey larson on January 2, 2009, 8:48 PM

My husband & I are taking a southern Caribbean cruise next week-Jan., '09.
We're going to western Canada in Sept., '09.

Posted By Mary on January 2, 2009, 9:08 PM

So far, to Guatemala, then Japan & Taiwan, then a Danube river cruise.

Posted By richard on January 2, 2009, 9:35 PM

Siberia, Kyrgyzstan, Spain. Would love to visit China, Iceland, Seychelles and Maldives when the opportunity presents itself.

Posted By jj on January 2, 2009, 10:42 PM

We are going to spend 3 weeks and visit Berlin, Prague, southern Germany, Rhine River valley and at least 5 days in northern France(mostly in Paris with day trips from Paris).

Posted By Tom Looker on January 2, 2009, 10:45 PM

We decided either Cancun or Aruba in May.

Posted By Sharon on January 2, 2009, 10:46 PM

The Bahamas and Key West, FL via a cruise in June (for a honeymoon).

Posted By Dana on January 2, 2009, 11:52 PM

El Salvador and Guatemala in February, Japan and Australia in late May, and Berlin, London and Paris in late September! I have an insane travel bug...

Posted By Kerri on January 3, 2009, 12:13 AM

I plan on going to Hawaii with my mother and two other cousins during spring break and San Diego with my husband and son for a teacher conference. Hope we are able to get some good deals.

Posted By Denise on January 3, 2009, 1:28 AM

In June 2009 I will be heading to London and Istanbul with my family for musiums, historical places and of course for fun as well.

Muhammad Ahmad Noon
Lahore Pakistan.

Posted By Muhammad Ahmad Noon on January 3, 2009, 7:59 AM

We are planning a long awaited trip to South Africa which will include a Safari!

Posted By Ikee on January 3, 2009, 8:48 AM

i'm going italy for summer vaction july 2009 for a whole month
i want to know which places i should visit and at what times because of festivals
i would also like to hike, bungee jump and sky dive if anyone knows a cheap place to book from
thanks alot

Posted By Moataz on January 3, 2009, 10:05 AM

There is no greater, more diversified city on earth than New York.

Posted By Louise Castronova on January 3, 2009, 10:42 AM

We're planning on a Hawaii trip, maybe Maui for our tropical escape in 09. We need to escape WA's rain for warm sunny sands once a year. The big trip could be Costa Rica or Belize since we've never been to Central America.

Posted By Dru on January 3, 2009, 11:55 AM

I'm on a mission to take to my youngest niece & nephew to Disney World In Orlando this year. They are 9 & 11 and have never been! Key West, Las Vegas and Venice, Italy are my planned destinations too.

Posted By Sharon on January 3, 2009, 11:59 AM

We are going on a cruise to Alaska. We love to cruise, & mostly been in the Carribean, but going somewhere else this next year, esp. since it's our 25th Anniversary. With our deteriorating economy, this will be a good time to go.
Sharon from Wisconsin.

Posted By Sharon on January 3, 2009, 12:19 PM

I'm going to Buenos Aires in March, San Diego in June, Northern Ontario in July, then Panama in Sept.

Posted By Bobette on January 3, 2009, 12:41 PM

Am going to Sedona, AZ from 6/05 to 6/14/09 am shopping for deals.

Posted By elcid on January 3, 2009, 2:12 PM

I'm going to Vietnam with three other guys.
Ising Sinh Cafe for tour company.

Posted By Richard Huttner on January 3, 2009, 2:18 PM

January we are off to Costa Rica to discover the jungle and enjoy a combination of a Sail ship for a week and a week on land. Can't wait for the adventure.

May we plan on 10 days on the Big Island of Hawaii and want to discover the volcanos, and flume the ditches.

October it's off to Mexico on a large cruise ship with a group of 50 people we know. I guess it doesn't matter where you are going with a group like this it will just be a party.

I told my husband it's time to travel while we can, so off we go.
Rosemary,

Posted By Rosemary on January 3, 2009, 2:56 PM

In 2009 its our intent to forgo foreign travel and explore in two of the U.S. National parks -- Yosemite and Glacier. Side trip from Yosemite will be to the Hearst Castle. Sounds as if accmodations at Ahwahnee Hotel, Yosemite a real treat. Road to the sun in Glacier and Logan Pass a must, see and walk on the glaciers. Understand the scenery as marvelous as Australia's north east mountain range as seen in current movie. Regards

Posted By Dick Williams on January 3, 2009, 3:29 PM

Please send me travel information for Australia and St. Thomas.

Thanks.

Posted By Elizabeth on January 3, 2009, 4:37 PM

spring break - will be looking for a last-minute bargain

end of May - 12 day northern Europe cruise

Posted By Robin on January 3, 2009, 6:29 PM

I will be going to NYC with my nephews this spring. One of my nephews is very interested in acting and I told him I would take him to a Broadway play. I will be going to Romania on Christian mission trip. I hope to visit the Dalmatian coast before going to Romania.

Posted By danny on January 3, 2009, 7:03 PM

Germany in December 2009, we are looking for a more traditional "Old World" Christmas experience there (Instead of the usual one here in Florida).

Posted By R & R on January 3, 2009, 7:07 PM

We are planning a drive through the Florida Keys in April 2009. Several days will be spent in Key West and two days in Key Largo and Fort Lauderdale. In June, we scheduled several days in Cape May, New Jersey. In September, we are taking a Carnival cruise to San Juan, St. Thomas, Antiqua, Tortola and Nassau. Consideration is being given to a July trip to New England or Nova Scotia.

Posted By Crystal Baker on January 3, 2009, 7:26 PM

I'm going to Goa (India) in March, Indonesia in September.

Posted By Peter on January 4, 2009, 5:49 AM

Planning a 2 week vacation to Greece in September. First a couple days in Athens and then to the surrounding islands..

Posted By brigitte on January 4, 2009, 6:59 AM

Prague, of course!

Posted By Judi Marshall on January 4, 2009, 8:20 AM

I may take the kids to Disney in April, and Argentina in June to see my family

Posted By LILIA on January 4, 2009, 8:26 AM

Vegas in January, Phoenix for Baseball Spring Training in March, Europe (probably Germany/Austria) in the fall. New York in October for a cousin's wedding.
Los Angeles to attend a Dodgers and Angels baseball game. That will be number 9 and 10 of the 30 major league ball parks that I will have visited. Every year I get closer to my goal of all 30 parks in the major leagues.
And, I would like to go somewhere warm and tropical before the year is out.
Happy Travels Everyone!

Posted By Dusty Smith on January 4, 2009, 10:36 AM

Two days from now we leave for Istanbul.

Posted By Sloane Morrison on January 4, 2009, 11:44 AM

I'll be visiting Bryce and Zion National Parks for the first time in 2009.

Posted By Kathy on January 4, 2009, 1:36 PM

We are going to Hawaii, Iceland (since the dollar has gone up in value) and if our investments don't drop any lower, Italy.

Posted By Rick on January 4, 2009, 2:43 PM

My hubby and I will be scuba diving in Grand Cayman for our birthdays in March.

Posted By Christine on January 4, 2009, 3:03 PM

Goin' to Belgium 3/09 for a week. Hope it's not too cold or wet as I am coming from sunny Florida!!

Posted By Nancy on January 4, 2009, 3:10 PM

In May we are taking a 14 day "enrichment" cruise with friends thru the Panama Canal to Costa Rica.

Posted By Lelia Barnhardt on January 4, 2009, 4:25 PM

Grad school is keeping me in the States this year but that won't keep me from traveling to see friends and family of course!

Denver, CO
Virginia Beach, VA
Birmingham, AL
Charlotte, North Carolina
NYC (sisters trip!)

Posted By Sarah on January 4, 2009, 4:44 PM

My husband and I will be cruising the Mediterranean
in October 2009 and my girlfriend and I will be joining an escorted tour group in Northern Italy to experience Switzerland and the lovely Lake Como area.

Posted By pswaring on January 4, 2009, 5:00 PM

We plan on doing some family vacations around Texas, in Corpus Christ/Austin. Then I plan on taking a girls trip to New Orleans or Cancun Mexico, those are the 2 top ones on my personnel travel list for 2009.

Posted By gia thompson on January 4, 2009, 8:44 PM

We're heading to Maui for two weeks in August. We loved Hawaii so much our first time, that we're bringing the kids this time!

Posted By Kristin Deegan on January 4, 2009, 10:08 PM

My husband and I will go to Holland, MI for the Tulip Festival in May, then on an Alaskan cruise in June with friends and family and maybe Cancun in November.

Posted By Stephanie Aube on January 4, 2009, 10:44 PM

Stateside, my husband and I are going to visit a friend in Portland to start the year off. A weekend trip to Paso Robles is also planned. Turkey and England are on the wish list for longer visits abroad, but so is a tropical surfing locale, like Costa Rica. Can't do it all in one year, mainly because I don't have the vacation days, but I can dream.

Posted By amy on January 4, 2009, 11:17 PM

We leave in ~2 weeks for a South American cruise on the Infinity that will take us from Valparaiso to Buenos Aires. Then in March we have a 2 week transatlantic crossing from Miami to Barcelona on the Regatta.
Trying to work it out to see if we can financially swing a sailing that will take us to ANtarctica...not the 'sail by' on one of the mainstream cruise lines but one of the 'expedition'/soft adventure/ice cutter type of ships that hold ~100 pax or so 'cause I definitely want to do some 'landings' on the white continent!! Hoping to go either in Dec 2009 or Jan 2010.

Posted By betty on January 5, 2009, 12:18 AM

My wife and I plan to visit Vietnam for three weeks beginning about mid-March, 2009. We'll book a round trip flight from San Francisco to Hanoi, travel by train and bus along the coast there and return by Vietnam Air to Hanoi for a return flight. The trip should be relatively inexpensive and the weather should be okay.

Posted By Eric Chin on January 5, 2009, 8:14 AM

looking for best suggestion as to time of year and trip to grand canyon.
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Posted By David J Dutschke on January 5, 2009, 9:12 AM

I plan to rent an apartment in Paris for the month of July, and have various friends come and stay for a week or so at a time.

I've been visiting various rental websites, but haven't done the actual deed yet. Any comments on good rental agents or other tips?

Posted By Dolores Hajra on January 5, 2009, 10:08 AM

We will be visiting my parents in London this spring with some friends and then taking a few side trips to Paris and Amsterdam. The exchange rates right now are great and are saving us lots of money.

Posted By Dana on January 5, 2009, 11:04 AM

going to NYC in the spring and Las Vegas in the fall.

Posted By cheryl ann edwards on January 5, 2009, 11:13 AM

Florida
Chicago
grand canyon
st thomas or st lucia

Posted By carlos martinez on January 5, 2009, 12:12 PM

In early Spring, my wife & I are going to England for 3 weeks. Partly to attend the London Book Fair and mostly to see our niece. Later in the Spring we are going to NY & New England for a couple of weeks to see family & friends. In the Fall, we are going back to NY to see family & friends again.

Posted By JEH 106 on January 5, 2009, 2:17 PM

Celebrating my retirement by leaving February 4th for 4 weeks in Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam and Myanmar! In May we're planning on Peru and Ecuador (including Galapagos) and in August, a week on the Outer Banks with family.

Laos, Vietnam, Myanmar and Peru will all give me a letter of the alphabet that I haven't visited yet. Will still have A, J, K, O, Q, X and Y to go. Yemen, anyone?

Posted By Shannon Collins on January 5, 2009, 2:31 PM

I will be traveling to London and Paris on two separate trips this year. The air fare for London is so reasonable I couldn't pass it up.

Posted By Kimberly on January 5, 2009, 3:26 PM

South San Francisco for a 5 day workshop on making artisanal bread at the Baking Institute. Then in October, I'll be taking the 3 day workshop on Pies & Tarts. This year will mark the first time in 9 years that I haven't left the country for my vacation.

Posted By Anna N on January 5, 2009, 3:39 PM

It's all about Greece this year! We are going in May.

Posted By Ronda on January 5, 2009, 3:48 PM

Thus far I am excited for 2009 Leisure Travel to:

South Beach for the WMC in March
Turks & Caicos in May for a wedding

Hoping to get to:
Europe
Cabo San Lucas
and anywhere else I can get my friends or boyfriend to go

Work Travel takes me all over the states...

Posted By Jeannie on January 5, 2009, 3:50 PM

Great music in Athens, GA!

I lived overseas for many years and love long-haul travel but of late my husband and I have tried to enjoy spots closer to home that are easy to reach and economical - and that we have overlooked all this time. Plus, we love a "park-and-not-move-the-car-for-three-days" town. For nummy food, funky shopping, and city nightlife in a small town, we'll be popping over to Athens regularly this year.

Posted By A. Campanini on January 5, 2009, 4:02 PM

For 2009, my husband and I are headed for the British Isles on a 12-day cruise. Although we have taken this particular cruise twice already, there are 4 new ports that have been added and new places we haven't seen.

Posted By Linda on January 5, 2009, 4:11 PM

Back to Disney World -- this time for 10 days -- CANNOT WAIT -- my daughter, my son-in-law, and my two granddaughters!! And possibly my son, my daughter-in-law and my other four grandchildren. And maybe even my niece. Have been there so many times -- no two trips the same. Just love it there and as the children get older, the fun just keeps growing!!

Posted By Marlene on January 5, 2009, 4:19 PM

I am going with my parents to Nueva Vallarta in early February, to Washington, DC, in late March with my husband, to the southern Utah parks in late April/May, then to Alaska in late August/September. We are trying to plan a trip to Thailand/Vietnam for Feb/March of 2010 at some point.(need some ideas on a three week trip with Bangkok, Chang Mai, then Hanoi,Halong Bay, Hue/Hoi An and leaving from Danang.)

Posted By jean martinelli on January 5, 2009, 4:50 PM

Nueva Vallarta in February, Washington, D.C. in late March, southern Utah parks in late April/early May and Alaska in late August-mid September. Trying to figure out a three week trip to Thailand and northern/central Vietnam for next year in Feb/March.

Posted By jean martinelli on January 5, 2009, 4:52 PM

I can't stay away from VEGAS- our honeymoon destination. We are celebrating our 11th wedding anniversary in May there, and returning in October for a friend's 30th birthday.

We plan to brave the heat of July in Cancun. Hopefully the surf will keep us cool!

For the holidays we are planning a land/sea adventure: 4 nights at Universal Orlando and 4 nights cruising to Cozumel. I am very excited for a warmer season.

Posted By Amy S on January 5, 2009, 5:10 PM

I've been to a lot of interesting places. This year though I am headed to the the tourist destination ( OK maybe not a huge tourist destination ) of Bangladesh- the capital city Dhaka! should be fun.

Posted By chas on January 5, 2009, 5:49 PM

Maui
Aruba
Newport RI + Berkshires
Santa Fe NM, Durango CO, Phoenix AZ
Cancun

Posted By bobpark56 on January 5, 2009, 7:04 PM

Vegas for Superbowl weekend (3 free nights at Encore!!! WOO!)

Croatia & Slovenia for 10 days in May. I wanted to make a side trip to Roma, but it's turning out to be more expensive than I thought. *sigh* I'll have to go another time.

Two weeks in Portugal in September.

So excited!

Posted By AG on January 5, 2009, 7:30 PM

We have a cruise to the Panama Canal scheduled in November and as usual will be going to the Phoenix area for the winter.

We will visit our son, daughter-in-law and grandson near Indy several times this year and go to the Indy 500 in May. We also hope to revisit either Williamsburg and see more Civil War sites or the Black Hills sometime this summer.

Posted By Lifeline on January 5, 2009, 7:56 PM

In February my husband and I, along with three other couples, are taking a 2-week cruise around New Zealand and Australia and adding a few days in Auckland and Sydney for golf. At least our American dollar will buy a bit more in both countries this year!

Posted By Lucretia on January 5, 2009, 8:16 PM

For the sixth year in a row, we'll take a winter break from the cold NH weather and relax on our favorite beach on Anguilla.

Posted By Joe and Vi Adrignola on January 5, 2009, 8:18 PM

Fun year planned, starting with a long weekend trip to NYC in January, two weeks in the Languedoc region of France in March and two weeks Tuscany in October.
Maybe something else will turn up, but this is it for now.

Posted By kyra bowman on January 5, 2009, 9:00 PM

In January on my mid-tour leave I'm headed to a four day tour of DC for the Inauguration. In the summer, sometime over July and August, I'll be going to Toronto to attend Caribana 2009. Sometime in the summer I also want to go somewhere in Central America for an Immerision Spanish course to improve my skill in the language. I am planning on fitting a fourth trip in my calender for the latter part of the year but I'm not sure where.

Also because I've been deployed for a year, to Afghanistan, I get a second four day pass to Qatar which I will be take sometime in March.

Posted By Siobhan on January 5, 2009, 9:06 PM

Nothing can match our trip to China in October but we have a South American cruise in March and an Alaskan Cruise in June scheduled. Scattered through the year are trips to Maryland to visit the grandkids and a trip to Oregon to visit a niece. My husband will be doing a 3 week backpacking trip along the John Muir Trail in August.

Posted By Libby C on January 5, 2009, 9:15 PM

Naples FL in January
Morocco in February
Texas Hill Country in May
Western Baltic end of June, early July for the long days...Northern Germany, Bornholm, Swedish Skane and Zeeland.
Chicago at the end of July
Bavaria + Berlin end of August, early September
Paris for a long week in October...my favorite time of year there.
Pasadena and Coronado island at Thanksgiving.

Posted By lawthomas on January 5, 2009, 9:20 PM

I'm turning 40 this April and want to spend it far, far away from San Diego!

My husband and I will start with a few days in Boston to check out the Sox, then up to Montreal for the rest of the trip.

May squeeze a visit up to Alberta and Oregon in too for summer trip with the kids.

Posted By Jen on January 5, 2009, 10:06 PM

Athens and surrounding area & islands in June
Sir Lanka in July volunteer humanitarian work
North Carolina in October for hiking
I write travel books and must keep up my habits for new stories

Posted By anita Brock on January 5, 2009, 10:13 PM

I'll be in Laos for my birthday on April 28th, I'll be at "The Plain Of Jars".
Then up to the Golden Triangle at Chiang Rai,Thailand. Where Thailand, Burma, Laos meet.
In June I'll be in Shanghai, China.
In September, I'll be back in southern Europe doing a "Med Tour" Portugal, Spain, Andorra, Monaco, France, Italy, Sardinia, Sicily, Malta, Tunisia.
Last year(2008) I traveled to 20 countries. 10 of them were countries that I have traveled to before.
10 were brand new countries, that I have added to my total of 42 countries visited in my lifetime.
I haven't been everywhere.....but, it's on my list !
See you out there.......

Posted By Paul Costello on January 5, 2009, 10:38 PM

The only vacations I have planned so far for this year are St. Maarten, 2 days from now, the Philippines and Hong Kong in February, and a Mexican Riviera cruise in June. I have a few more places I'm working on for the rest of the year but these are ones that are already booked and paid for.

Posted By Chantelle on January 5, 2009, 10:43 PM

My husband and I are both finally retired and we are now going to start taking some of our dream vacations. This June we are going to first Florence, Italy and then go on a Northern European cruise to Denmark, Finland, Sweden and Russia. To top it all off we will also visit London for a few days before heading back to St. Louis. I'm not bragging, but I have worked a life time to allow this to happen.

Posted By Sandy Hartim on January 5, 2009, 10:51 PM

Akumal on Thursday for two weeks!
Bareboat sail with friends BVI April
Hopefully Las Vegas this Fall to see Grandkids!

Posted By Kris on January 5, 2009, 11:13 PM

I'm either going to head to China to visit a friend before she finishes her teaching stint there

or

I'll seek out some of the cooler temperatures the world has to offer in July and visit South Africa for a safari and coastal adventures.

Posted By Katie on January 6, 2009, 12:40 AM

Chicago in February and October-marathon...

Scotland in July for two weeks with my favorite cousin!

Posted By pam landy on January 6, 2009, 2:36 AM

Headed to Bali/Lombok/Gilis for three weeks this month.
Currently working in Korea and hope to return to eastern US via Maldives or Dubai, and Europe (Riviera/London to see friends) next August. If I can swing it I would also love to visit Cambodia or the Philippines.

Posted By Heidi Wenger on January 6, 2009, 2:54 AM

In March, traveling (driving) to mid-Florida and Miami area ---want to have a go at a couple of Grapefruit League games before going on to Miami for the Nasdaq 100 Tennis tournament for a couple of days....while in the area, a three day quickie cruise to Bahamas from Fort Lauderdale is in order. Then, we have a month's apartment rental for August in Oaxaca City, Mexico. Second time we have done this in Oaxaca, interesting trip in the area, especially when we have plenty of time to become part of the community for a few weeks. We live in central Texas.

Posted By Bob and Jody on January 6, 2009, 4:50 AM

I'm off to Egypt for a 9 day visit in February with Foreign Independent Tours.

Short trips will include Atlanta and Yellowstone NP later this year.

Posted By Chari Crow on January 6, 2009, 6:09 AM

Headed for Florida for 10 days at the end of January into February. Also going to Las Vegas for the AARP convention at the end of October.

Posted By Joyce on January 6, 2009, 7:32 AM

Our family is planning a trip in the western U.S. Highlights will include Colorado Springs, Black Canyon of the Gunnison, Colorado National Monument, Arches N.P., Bryce Canyon N.P., Zion N.P., Grand Canyon N.P. (North Rim), Monument Valley, Mesa Verde N.P., Great Sand Dunes N.P., Bent's Old Fort, Kansas City, and St. Louis.

Posted By Jonathan on January 6, 2009, 7:48 AM

Escondido - San Diego North County, California in the Spring

Toronto, Canada in the Summer

Thanksgiving? Who knows?

Posted By Andy Au on January 6, 2009, 7:59 AM

We are traveling to South Africa, beginning in Capetown, going on Safari in two reserves adjacent to Kruger, then on to Victoria Falls. If anyone is planning a trip there, we recommend a Capetown travel agency, Siyabona, where we worked with the very competent Annerie Els. She made everything easy.

Posted By Diane Wanat on January 6, 2009, 8:21 AM

Vegas for Mar 1 - oldest son's birthday!
North Carolina in April to see a niece.
Hoping for Cheyenne WY late July for Frontier Days.
Planning family trip to O'ahu late Sept.
Italy will have to wait until 2010.
Kay

Posted By Kay on January 6, 2009, 8:41 AM

My daughter and I are planning a 8 country tour of western Europe - Ireland, Scotland, England, Holland, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy! We are leaving in June. I have always wanted to visit Europe so I'm very excited.

Posted By Kathy Verdoorn on January 6, 2009, 8:50 AM

Tulum Mexico. Through SutraFit Adventures I will be escorted from Cancun to the beautiful beaches of Tulum. A 6 night, 7 day stay in a boutique hotel right on the sandy beach. I have been there before and loved it. This time my get away will include massages, kayak trips, a walk thru the magnificent ruins, and so much more. Is it February yet?

Posted By Susan Mcgee on January 6, 2009, 10:05 AM

I am going on a 14 day Alaskan Cruise/Land Tour in May 2009 with my husband, sister and brother-in-law. We are celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary and my sister's 40th wedding anniversary. We are very excited!

Posted By Colleen on January 6, 2009, 10:49 AM

I am headed to India for 4 weeks later this month and in August I am headed to South Africa. I recently retired and now that I have the time I am extending my encounters with the world and to see the changes that have occurred. I went around the world in my 20s; I was in SA during apartheid so I am hoping to find some significant changes.

Posted By Barbara Elser on January 6, 2009, 10:50 AM

So far, we have trips planned to Whitefish, MT and Southampton, NY. We are hoping to add an international trip later in the year!

Posted By Heather on January 6, 2009, 11:22 AM

We are taking the family to Kuaui in June to celebrate our grandson's 12th birthday. Then in August, my husband and I are cruising eastern Europe. Couldn't pass up the great price on this cruise!
Happy Travels!

Posted By Kitty on January 6, 2009, 12:03 PM

Made my flight arrangements for Thailand in February.

Posted By Anita on January 6, 2009, 12:27 PM

I'm taking my parents to Japan and Australia in April. In Japan, we want to see at least Tokyo and Mount Fuji.I really want to see the famous Itsukushima Shrine and its Torii gate, if time permits. In Australia, we'll see Sydney and the Grand Barrier Reef. It's so tempting to see New Zealand when we'll be so close to it. Just wish I have more vacation time.

Posted By Loan on January 6, 2009, 12:45 PM

We are planning a trip to New Zealand.

Posted By Wendy on January 6, 2009, 1:18 PM

A few girlfriends and I are going to Europe for 15 days in September 2009. We are starting off the trip with Oktoberfest in Munich then heading to Prague and Croatia. I can't wait!!!!

Posted By Traci Reynolds on January 6, 2009, 2:22 PM

You guys have me drooling on my keyboard! We're still waiting to see what house sits come up, as that's how we travel. ("Be it ever so humble, there's no place like home. We'll care for your's as we would our own.") Booked for June in England; enticing offers in Brazil and Costa Rica, but as Santa didn't bring me a private jet, we can't do it all.

Glad to see no one is being depressed by the "depression", and keeping their priorities right.

Happy Travels to All.

Posted By Gypsy Grandmum on January 6, 2009, 2:24 PM

Headed to Richmond, VA - 2009 is the Edgar Allan Poe Bicentennial and they've got tons of Poe stuff going on - it was his hometown. Aside from Poe, Richmond is a great town to visit anyway.

Posted By Mary on January 6, 2009, 2:39 PM

1st. trip: 1/17/09- 1/24/09: orlando
..........1/24/09- - 1/31/09: hilton head, s.c.
.........1/31/09 - 2/7/09: orlando, tampa bay/superbowl
.........2/7/09 - 2/14/09: daytona. daytona 500
2/14/09- 3/7/09: myrtle beach, sc.
2nd trip: 4/4/09- 4/17/09: kauaii, hawaii.
4/17/09-4/24/09:oahu hawaii.
3rd trip: 5/2/09-5/9/09: jackson hole, wy.
4th trip: 5/16/09- 5/23/09: panama city , panama, central america
4th trip: 7/19/09-7/26/09: seattle, wa.
5th trip: 7/28/09-8/09/09: sturgis motorcycle rally
6th trip: 9/5/09-9/12/09: vail, co.
7th trip: 10/3/09 - 10/10/09: vail, co.
8th trip: 10/10/09-10/24/09: belieze, central america............................................................................................
these are confirmed trips i will do a couple additional week trips i have not confirmed as of yet. this does not include many weekend trips to friends and family member.... live to ride...curtis

Posted By curtis fortin on January 6, 2009, 3:20 PM

My friend and I will tour the Normandy coast then head south to run with the bulls in early July. Been looking forward to this for a long time!

Posted By Aaron on January 6, 2009, 3:32 PM

Round the World! South Am in March, April & May; Europe May through October; South Pacific & Australia mid-October on! Sooooooo stoked!

Posted By Tara on January 6, 2009, 3:41 PM

Planning a trip to the UEFA champions league final at rome in late may and then a visit to real de Catorce in Mexico and a brief stop in Jose Ignacio in Uruguay, near Punta del Este.

Posted By fernando del rio on January 6, 2009, 4:51 PM

We're visiting Argentina & Uruguay in February, then a Caribbean vacation to St. Martin for two weeks in May and finally, a Transatlantic cruise in November, which begins in Southampton England, with stops in France, Spain and Portugal.

Posted By Beth on January 6, 2009, 4:51 PM

Maui in Feb. for 2 weeks to see the whales, June,a motorhome trip to southeast and KS for 50th HS reunion, Aug a trip to Samoa Islands, my dream lifetime trip.

Posted By Sharron on January 6, 2009, 6:14 PM

Negril,Jamaica will be our vacation destination the first week of February! We are looking forward to doing the zipline at YS Falls and lots of sunning and rumming! Yeah, Mon!

Posted By Trudy Southe on January 6, 2009, 6:58 PM

We are going to Staniel Cay in the Exuma Islands of the Bahamas for 10 days in March. Can't wait to get to this unique resort with fabulous aqua water!

Posted By Jean on January 6, 2009, 7:13 PM

We have a Mediteranean Cruise planned that will go to Rome, Athens, Ismir, Alexandria and Malta, with layovers in Barcelona and Paris. We will be bringing our son along to help fill in the education gaps produced by our school system. You can't beat touching something, as opposed to reading about it in a book, to make an impact on a person.

Posted By Wayne M on January 6, 2009, 7:30 PM

Cancun and Cozumel in April.
New York, Long Island and New Jersey in July (annual trip).
Orlando, Florida in August.
London in December (annual trip).
And anywhere else in between that's always a quick trip on a moment's notice being that I live in California --> Las Vegas, Phoenix, San Francisco, San Diego, etc.

Posted By Hazelle on January 6, 2009, 8:45 PM

Planning a trip to Reykjavik in June to see the midnight sun. Went there in November to take advantage of the exchange rate and fell for the country and the people.

Posted By Todd on January 6, 2009, 8:50 PM

I try to get my husband to go on at least one BIG trip each year. This year it is China, Tibet and then down to Cambodia. Shorter trips will include san Francisco where our kids live. Wish I had the budget for even more!

Posted By Kathy on January 6, 2009, 8:50 PM

We are taking an Alaska Cruise on the Norwegian Pearl in September.

Posted By Susan on January 6, 2009, 9:42 PM

I hope to visit Barcelona and Costa Brava in July and Beach Hop from Rio de Janiero to Punta del Este in South America. For my U.S. travel , I will return to Atlanta, they have a nice hostel. I am also trying to squeeze a 3rd trip in , but I do not know exactly where yet?

Posted By Forest on January 6, 2009, 10:18 PM

In February the family (me, hubby and 3 teens) are heading to Mexico...probably Cancun area.
April, just me and hubby going on our first cruise to the caribbean (totally budget...he won the trip from work!)
August or Sept. will be the trip we have looked forward to for 15+ years. Cruise/land tour to Alaska. This is our trip for our 20th Anniv. which is in February, but we don't really want to go to Alaska in Feb. - it's cold enough in Nebraska!
In the fall we will take quite a few weekend trips to colleges for my daughter to visit.

Posted By lisa in omaha on January 7, 2009, 2:08 AM

Me and a couple of friends of mine will be going to Turks and Caicos to watch the whale migration and glow worms and to sip rum punches on the beach!

Posted By Spleaf on January 7, 2009, 8:32 AM

Tour of Berlin & Czech in May to see friends....Ended up in Mallorca one year. Always a blast!!

Posted By Shelly on January 7, 2009, 10:53 AM

January---Phoenix
February--Czech Rep, Hungary, Austria
April---Spain
June--St. Petersburg and Moscow

Still considering options for the last half of the year. Can only get my husband pinned down for 6 months ahead.

Posted By melody on January 7, 2009, 10:54 AM

My fiancee and I are getting married on May 16th and will be taking a 9 day cruise to the Eastern Carribean for our honeymoon! We are so excited to see San Juan, Bermuda (West End), St. Thomas & a new port called Grand Turk! I think it will be the best vacation yet:)

Posted By Maureen on January 7, 2009, 2:16 PM

Orlando, Florida in February
Frankfurt, Germany in July
Costa Rica in July

Posted By Eneli on January 7, 2009, 5:30 PM

I am finally taking my son (and myself) to Italy. The reason we're going this year is because our favorite soccer player is retiring, so we want to see Paolo Maldini play at the San Siro in Milan. Hoping to figure out a way to fly into Milan, go to the game, then leave town early the next day and see the leaning tower of Pisa before continuing down to Rome for the balance of the vacation. We'll be there for a total of about a week. Go Rossoneri!

Posted By Nick on January 7, 2009, 6:06 PM

Washington, DC Memorial Day Weekend on my Harley
Block Island, Rhode Island August

Posted By Susan on January 8, 2009, 4:00 AM

We are going to Savannah, GA for 3 days & then Hilton Head Island, SC for a week, the end of Jan. '09.

Plan to go to St. Charles, UT later in the fall and have an Alaska cruise booked for Aug. 24th, but will go to Seattle a few days early so we can see/do things there first.

Also planning a drive trip to Colo. to visit friends.

Posted By Lany in Kansas on January 8, 2009, 9:45 AM

Vacationing in my hometown--Minneapolis. Recently found how fun it is to become a tourist in your own town. Mill City Museum, Museum of Russian Art, Walker Art Center, Guthrie, sledding on Highland hill, shopping along Nicollet Mall...all places that I plan to hit in the next month! Saving money and seeing new things all at once!

Posted By Allie Gray on January 8, 2009, 10:09 AM

I plan to visit the "stan" (Ubekistan, Turkmenistan, Kazahstan, Tajikistan, Kirzyhstan & Tibet) if I can get through the red tape. If not, I'd re-visit some countries in Asia.

Posted By Patrick D. on January 8, 2009, 10:12 AM

going to St. John, USVI for snorkeling in May, hiking in the west somewhere in September!

Posted By Nancy on January 8, 2009, 11:23 AM

Having been EVERYWHERE in the world at least once, looking to return to South Africa, garden area or maybe up west coast; return to Egypt, Alexandria and Jordan; Bali and back to Hong Kong on the way.So little time, so many places.

Posted By Betsy on January 8, 2009, 12:35 PM

I would like to know as much as possible on where to go in Aruba, We plan to travel their for 10 days.
We have heard good things. Please advise. We are looking for an apt. on the carrib side. Saw some,But want know some of the best towns to be in, for shopping mopeds,car rental, beaches etc.

Posted By linda Nilsson on January 8, 2009, 5:40 PM

My husband and I are looking to go to hawaii and Aruba. We want to rent an apt, for a couple of weeks. And need info on the best places to do so. also info on the transportation,shopping,beach access,etc

Posted By linda Nilsson on January 8, 2009, 5:53 PM

Looking forward to visiting New Zealand and Australia (never been before)in February and river cruising through Europe in May (this is a repeat trip because I enjoyed it so much the first time).

Posted By Brenda Garrity on January 8, 2009, 6:17 PM

My fiancee and I are starting off in Nice, France in early July to relax on the beach - then off to Northern Italy to stay on Lake Garda and visit Venice. We're finishing off our trip to Europe by flying up to Amsterdam (one of our absolute FAVORITES!) to enjoy the canals and hopefully relax by the North Sea during a day trip to Scheveningen. Very excited! :)

Posted By Lauren Dooley on January 8, 2009, 8:08 PM

A visit to "antique alley" in New Hampshire in the spring.....a 5 day trip with friends in Sept. to Honolulu to see just the sights there and our big trip is in November....to Argentina and the Patagonia region!

Posted By J. McMurry on January 8, 2009, 11:56 PM

My two friends and I just booked a trip to Greece during the last two weeks in May 2009! Three days in Mykonos, three in Santorini and two days in Athens. We can't wait!!

Posted By Min A. on January 9, 2009, 8:38 AM

I'm going to NICARAGUA! Can't wait, im so excited. Staying for a whole month. It should be fun.

Posted By tessa on January 9, 2009, 10:49 AM

We are leaving the ice, snow, and cold of Wisconsin for Phoenix at the end of Jan. We road trip with extra days spent in Las Cruces, NM and Puerto Penasco, Mexico. We will return to WI in April with a stop in Santa Fe, NM.
In Sept. we plan to go to China - Shanghai, Nanjing,
Yangtze River Cruise, Xian, and Beijing.

Does anyone know of any good deals for travel in China?

Posted By Karen on January 9, 2009, 12:31 PM

Jan-Denver Rodeo
Feb-Rocky Point Mexico
March-Peru, Machu Picchu, Bolivia
April-Las Vegas
May-Portugal
June-Amsterdam
July-Denmark/Sweden
August-Fargo, North Dakota
December-Minnesota

not to sure about destinations in Fall!

Posted By Brett on January 9, 2009, 4:29 PM

March-we will be on a cruise from Ft.Lauderdale to Key West and Grand Cayman-we won this in a promotion from our grocery store!

April- the Outer Banks NC for a wedding

May/June-Costa Rica or Panama

October-Washington DC

December-Tampa,FL to visit my husbands family for Christmas

Posted By Brianna on January 9, 2009, 9:14 PM

My honey amd I are planning a trip from Baltimore to San Diego via Air, Then a 16 day cruise from San Diego , thru the Panama Canal, and then back to Baltimore. Just a little time to be alone and enjoy each other.

Posted By John on January 9, 2009, 10:04 PM

My wife and I are going to Puerto Vallarta in Feb, Brazil in April, Alaska cruise in June/July, Georgia [USA] mountains in Augusta [to rest up!], then who knows where!

Posted By AK on January 10, 2009, 11:03 AM

I'm going to the Jersey Shore - it's an island escape for which I won't have to spend a day of travel. I can just feel that sand between my toes. Long Beach Island, Seaside Heights, Point Pleasant Beach - fine dining, great nightlife, fun on the bosrdwalk...lots to and do.

Posted By Roberta Gold on January 10, 2009, 1:19 PM

We're heading to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic in January 2009 and to Akumal Beach area in Mexico in May 2009.

Posted By Kameron on January 10, 2009, 7:11 PM

I am planing to France with my family, I have been there before but not with my family.

Posted By ILHAM ALI on January 11, 2009, 4:30 PM

We are headed to Germany to visit some friends, and we'll be taking a side trip to Prague.

Posted By Stuart on January 12, 2009, 11:18 AM

Planning trip to las vegas,then to all the great state parks in Utah & Arizona area. Also frequent the northeast of Georgia. May try to fit in a cruise in the future to the mediterranean.

Posted By laura on January 12, 2009, 12:01 PM

My husband and I are going on a three week tour of Europe in March and stopping in New York for a day on the way back. Also possibly a trip to the Oregon coast in the summer. We however have been planning and preparing for this Europe trip since 2007!

Posted By Jessica Leach on January 12, 2009, 3:17 PM

taking short trips this year, san diego for the long weekend this week, and palm springs in April for Coachella. But i may be taking an Alaskan cruise in august/september and trying to figure out how to to get to Austin for the SXSW festival...

there will be a short trip to NYC in there as well, and if i don't go to alaska i'll go to Dublin.

Posted By bridget on January 13, 2009, 6:11 AM

Thinking of China, Australia and/or a Scandanavian cruise.

Posted By James Redding on January 13, 2009, 12:57 PM

Two trips planned for this year - [1] Corpus Christi,TX for granddaughter's wedding in early June; [2] Glacier National Park in late August to early September for hiking.

Posted By alan gilbert on January 13, 2009, 1:05 PM

My girlfriends and I usually pick a HOT spot Mid August. This year we are looking into Costa Rica, Cabo, Grenada, or some other Island.
I already promised my 4 year old son a trip to D.R. (Even though he keeps telling people we're going to E.R.)
And for my birthday in November(feel free to send gifts), we have a large group cruising Italy.
There are a couple extra weeks of vacation I have available, and I am searching websites and maps daily.
Where else do you think I should travel to this year????

Posted By MissTiffany on January 14, 2009, 12:22 PM

Finally got a timeshare exchange to visit Belize after 4-5 years of trying!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted By Eric Holm on January 14, 2009, 1:17 PM

I went to Houston, TX, for a 50km Racewalk last weekend, and I am arranging go to the Marathona di Roma in Roma, Italia, 22 March.

Posted By Bruce on January 15, 2009, 10:41 PM

2009 started off in Miami, hoping to take in Ecuador in March, drive the Pacific Coast Hwy from Cali to Oregon in June, and squeeze in one truly exotic international vacation in the fall!

Maybe I should quit my job...

Posted By KAbhy on January 16, 2009, 3:31 AM

Amsterdam, Berlin, Prague in April.

Shanghai, Beijing, Guilin in June.

Posted By C. Tyree Powell on January 16, 2009, 11:46 AM

Summer 09: Russia

Posted By Robin on January 21, 2009, 8:02 PM

We're headed to the Outer Banks in North Carolina. We found a 4 bedroom vacation rental in Kitty Hawk off the website, www.GetMoreVacations.com, and it includes golf rounds at Seascape, a dolphin cruise, a tour with the wild mustangs that live on the Outer Banks and a beach set up every day. My friend told us about the site - they used it to go to the panhandle of Florida. My husband is a pilot and we're looking forward to seeing the Kitty Hawk park.

Posted By The Red Queen on January 22, 2009, 9:23 AM

The Blue Palm in Kill Devil Hills on the Outer Banks, NC; Aruba in November

Posted By ron petera on January 22, 2009, 7:14 PM

We're going to Australia for 3 weeks in mid-February. My wife has family there and has wanted to go gofr years and this year several things happened to make it the right time. Airfares on Qantus really dropped out of LA so we saved quite a lot there. The Aussie dollar really dropped against the US dollar ($1.50 AUS to $1 US). And we had frequent flyer miles for a free domestic trip with AMEX which we used for the Iowa to LA pat of the trip. It also means getting some warm weather just when we really need it.

Posted By atp2007 on January 26, 2009, 2:29 PM

FEB: 10 days in Hong Kong, Macau, and Xi'An (PRC)

JULY: 10 days in Paris and the Loire Valley (France)

Posted By mikey_a on January 27, 2009, 12:34 PM

road trip! east coast from mass to vt to canada and back

Posted By lance on January 28, 2009, 12:33 PM

St.Thomas in February and Grand Canyon in June

Posted By William Broggi on January 28, 2009, 2:39 PM

My friend and I are going to visit our college pal who is currently living in Besancon, France. We will spend the majority of the time exploring Besancon and the surrounding region, capping off the week with 2 days in Paris before heading home! It should be a blast!

Posted By Matt on January 28, 2009, 3:05 PM

Feb: Cali, Colombia

July:: Sao Paulo & Iguazu Falls, Brazil

August: Wine Country in the Okanagan Valley, British Columbia

September: Paris, Frankfurt, Croatian Islands

Posted By vicgirl on January 28, 2009, 3:51 PM

We're going to Italy for the 3rd time since 2004!
Staying in Pisa for 10 days & taking the train to Venice, Florence, Rome and other parts of Tuscany.
Love the Italian food & the people of Italy are just wonderful & so thrilled that we chose their country to visit.

Posted By Veronica Martin on January 29, 2009, 2:20 AM

We love traveling in Alaska. This year we will be experiencing a special treat and taking two trips out of Wrangell, AK with Jim Leslie of Alaska Waters, to AnAn Bear Observatory and then up the Stikine River on their Glacier Tour. You might say we are "addicted" to Alaska and will get up there as often as we can. This year is the 50th Anniversary of Alaska's statehood!

Posted By Marcia Dajches on January 29, 2009, 10:39 AM

Group of friends take a cruise every year - in May 2009 sailing on Grand Princess from Southampton with ports in Spain, Portugal and France. With the snowy/icy winter we've had in WV, can't wait until May!!

Posted By Jo on January 29, 2009, 10:42 AM

We're going to San Juan, Puerto Rico in February; Vancouver Island in June; and if the economy doesn't collapse, to London-Cotswolds-Lake District in September.

Posted By Steve on January 29, 2009, 11:13 AM

I hope to head up to Alaska this summer. Probably hit up Juneau and would love to do some hiking through a National Forest or two.

Posted By Stephanie M on January 29, 2009, 1:06 PM

March: Boston weekend
April: Toronto (4 days)
June: Poland (21 days)

Posted By andy on January 29, 2009, 2:19 PM

We travel to Europe every year - this May will be two weeks in Slovenia and Croatia. We've cut costs by using miles for free airline tickets and anticipate that this lovely part of Europe will be less expensive and crowded than the western part.

Posted By Darla on January 29, 2009, 4:34 PM

I am headed to New Orleans in April for a Roadfood.com "foodie trip". Portland, Oregon and possibly Mt Rushmore in the summer. And if it all pans out Scotland or Germany in December!

Posted By Stephanie on January 29, 2009, 5:22 PM

In order Nassau, Cancun, Vail, Cancun, Beaver Creek

Posted By Roger Fiehn on January 29, 2009, 6:59 PM

Our whole family (nine of us) plus a couple of long-time friends are embarking on an Alaska cruise this summer to celebrate our and our friends 50th anniversaries.
Also thinking about going to Europe later in the fall.

Posted By Clairee on January 29, 2009, 7:10 PM

london, glasgow, edinbough

Posted By Aislinn on January 29, 2009, 7:35 PM

cruise around Hawaii in September
2 weeks in southern Florida in February
1 week skiing out west, slopes unknown

Posted By db on January 29, 2009, 8:32 PM

April- 10 Night Galapagos Cruise & Quito stay
August - 10 Night New England/Canada cruise
Family in Ohio, Michigan and Texas - car trips or flights

Posted By Liz on January 29, 2009, 8:44 PM

I'll be taking my annual holiday aboard. This year I'm visiting Prague, Vienna, and Budapest on a 10-day trip in late April.

My friend and I will visit another set of national parks (possibly Bryce and Zion) in honor our of our 35th birthdays in May.

This fall, I plan to hit Vancouver BC.

Posted By Amy on January 29, 2009, 9:18 PM

For my 40th in March I am headed to Las Vegas with a few family members. Then in May my mother and I are either headed to Vancouver or Hawaii. Later in the summer I am thinking about Washington DC since I have a flight I have to use!

Posted By Stephanie Mc on January 29, 2009, 9:26 PM

We are going on a return fall cruise to Alaska. We hope to spend several days in Vancouver, BC. We also plan to do the interior of the USA, hitting Wyoming, Colorado, Montana, Idaho, and Oregon. We did Cody, Wyoming, last year and need to revisit the wonderful Buffalo Bill Museum, plus enjoy Yellowstone and possibly Glacier. Also hope to pick up some regional Scottish/Celtic Highland Games.
We will also do a grandchild hit of Disneyland early in the year. Lots of travel bargains out there, and we hope to be able to use some of them!

Posted By Donna on January 29, 2009, 10:11 PM

We are going to Peru this summer using miles. I found a round-trip flight from Honolulu to Lima for only 35,000 miles. We would be stupid not to go. Machu Picchu here we come!

Posted By Scott on January 29, 2009, 10:20 PM

Some vacation experiences are recession proof depending on your creature comfort needs and sense of adventure. Having ridden my bicycle C2C last season ... I'm off for a relaxed jaunt around Lake Champlain this season. 400+ mi., self-contained with diversions and a few B&B's for good measure. Visit some new Couch Surfing Friends and enjoy the rustic charms. Check it out under Companions at www.adventurecycling.org

Posted By Tim on January 29, 2009, 10:51 PM

My two sisters and I are going to Buenos Aires in April. While we are there we plan a side trip to Iguazu Falls and will also take a 4 day cruise around the southern tip of Argentina on the Mares Australis. We plan to fly home through Santiago, Chile and take a day to explore there, as well.I have friends in Buenos Aires(I met them on a European river boat cruise) which makes this trip even more special!All husbands are being left home to take care of the pets and plants.

Posted By Caren Ross on January 30, 2009, 1:13 AM

Taking my daughter and son in law for a week of seeing Puerto Rico in May. Hoping to grab a great deal on an Eastern Caribbean last minute cruise shortly after school starts. Then the big one over the Xmas holiday. Its looking like Peru!

Posted By Preston on January 30, 2009, 7:28 AM

Planning to visit Peru this year....and walk the Inca Trail...heading where the American dollar stretches...besides love Peruvian Food!

Posted By Arlene on January 30, 2009, 8:25 AM

Jackson Hole, WY - vacation & visit family - Feb
Phoenix, AZ - dtr graduation & visit family - May
Captiva, FL - VACATION - April or May

Posted By Ruth on January 30, 2009, 10:11 AM

We're off to the Yucatan peninsula in February. Visiting Mayan ruins Uxmal, among others. We'll be in the city of Merida at Carnival. Then some beach time in Tulum and Puerto Morelos.

Posted By Cheryl Coe on January 30, 2009, 10:34 AM

I am planning to travel to London this summer. I Would like to visit The British Museum, Tate Modern, The London Eye, The Tower of London and of course the famous London Bridge. While I have almost decided to book a flight through a high street travel agent in my city, I am still struggling to find a good way to book a reasonable accommodation online (Travel agents in my city are quite expensive when it comes to London Hotels). While trying to make a hotel reservation I have checked out Expedia.com which seems to be quite cheap, but when it comes to the final booking page, the booking fee is quite high. Same is the case with Travelocity, HotWire.com and RightReservations.com though last one is quite cheap as compared to others, but due to the current tough times, I am looking for an even better deal on hotel reservations. After London I plan to spend 3 days in Edinburgh, Scotland. I'll probably stay close to the Princes Street near the Edinburgh Castle. From there I can embark on a Sightseeing city tour via bus. I'll then go to Glasgow to catch the 'back to home' flight.

Posted By Umar Khan on January 30, 2009, 1:18 PM

Going to El Salvador .AGAIN !
What an incredible country ! Absolutely stunning in it's beauty .Around every bend of the road there was another jaw dropping view and around every corner there was someone greeting you with a Buenas Diaz ! and a smile . This is the most untouristed and friendliest Central American country I have been to . No begging or harassment to buy souveniers .
I did not have the luxury of time to explore as much as I wanted, hence..a return trip required .
I want to see the volcanos and parks and cloud forests again and stay in the beautiful little colonial towns (Suchitota and La Palma.)I visited . ( I had stayed in San Salvador which was perfect as it is in the middle(kinda,sorta) of the country and day trips were an hour or two away .
I really wish I was there now especially with snow on it's way here !

Posted By Pat on January 30, 2009, 2:02 PM

My parents just became members of the Disney Vacation Club so my husband and I are going to Walt Disney World this year with our extended family.

Posted By Melissa on January 30, 2009, 3:33 PM

Italy in October for our 10th Anniversary and maybe Walt Disney Workd with the family in December.

Posted By Ann on January 30, 2009, 4:57 PM

Going on a 7 day Eastern Caribbean cruise with my husband and my parents. We are celebrating two special birthdays. My husband's 50th and my dad's 80th!!

Posted By Susan on January 31, 2009, 5:01 PM

We went to Vegas for New Years, Orlando for the last week of January and plan on going to Germany and neighboring countries this fall around October if all goes well.

Posted By Beth on January 31, 2009, 9:58 PM

March : Palestine and Israel
Summer :WV: fishing
Now: Iowa - family

Posted By Linda Kjeldgaard on February 1, 2009, 6:53 PM

March - Paris, Florence and Rome on my daughter's Senior Trip

Note to Brett - your itineraries sound nice - lots of travel in your year - but why Minnesota in Dec?!?!

Posted By Jennie on February 2, 2009, 9:17 PM

Disneyland to celebrate my birthday in February (middle aged in years, not in spirit!)
Maui in early March; Ajijic,Mexico late March to help my friend Shelley celebrate her 50th birthday.
Kentucky in October to view the beautiful colors, and France for New Year's Eve.

Posted By Vickie on February 3, 2009, 12:23 AM

I don't know where to post this so I'll try here. I have rec'd Budget Travel for several years but I don't know how to add to a blog or to ask a question. We plan to go to Australia for 3 weeks spending most of our time in Brisbane b/c that's where our son lives. First trip down under. How to go on the cheap, what to see. Thanks.

Posted By Gay on February 3, 2009, 11:30 AM

Our family is planning a scuba diving trip to Cozumel for Spring Break. My daughters are 16 and 13 and will be diving in salt water for the first time. It should be an adventure of a lifetime for them. Then my husband turns 50 in November, so I am taking him to Ireland for an eight day driving trip starting in Dublin and ending in Shannon. It will be his first time there. We can't wait.

Posted By Melissa M on February 5, 2009, 9:09 AM

We are taking many short trips and one long one. My husband and I are taking separate "friend" vacations (long weekends) for the first time in our 7 year marriage, we also have a few weekend trips planned to just get away together and a couple of longer trips to visit friends and family around the country (Tulsa, San Antonio, Sedona, Palm Springs, etc.) But our big trip this year is that my husband is taking me home to Ireland. I have never been there and he wants to retire there next year so we are planning to go for Christmas so that I know just what I am getting myself into, lol. Luckily, I have always dreamed of living there and am very excited.

Posted By Maia Marie Bradford on February 9, 2009, 11:39 AM

We have a small group of 7 going to Paris and Annecy, France; Cinque Terra, Italy; and Dubrovnik, Split, Zagreb and other sights in Croatia. We can't wait! It's going to be great.

Posted By Michele on February 9, 2009, 11:43 AM

I'm studying in London right now and just went to Brussels. I'm still planning to go to Dublin, Cork, Liverpool, Rome, Venice, and Florence.

Posted By Rikki on February 9, 2009, 12:27 PM

I am finally going to Paris! I AM GOING TO GO TO PARIS! I AM GOING TO GO TO PARIS!!!!! If I tell myself that enough times, it is actually going to happen! I'm thinking May, but maybe April. I have wanted to go my whole life and I am going to make my dreams come true this year, no matter what, even if I have to sell a kidney to do so!!! I can't wait!!

Posted By Desiree on February 9, 2009, 1:15 PM

We WERE going to Cabo in early March. Only the Kissimee, Fla.-based timeshare co. refuses to honor reservations made a year previous without a stiff, new and unannounced fee hike - which smacks of fraud. Our plane reservations were also made and pre-paid.

So now we're not going.

Posted By annief on February 9, 2009, 2:05 PM

Got a great deal from Air France for a 6-day round trip stay in Paris, including a cruse on the Sain,all breakfasts, most taxes and transferes; inclusive for $799!! I just had to sign up for this one!!

Posted By Denny on February 9, 2009, 2:28 PM

Work: Late Spring: New Delhi or Hyderabad, India.
Work & Pleasure: Late Summery: Cambridge, UK
Pleasure: Spring: Athens, Greece; Istanbul and Izmir, Turkey

hopefully a long weekend trip or two within the US to the Rockies.
Thanksgiving: Family in Pittsburgh

Posted By David Emery on February 9, 2009, 2:39 PM

my friends and i are planning for paris & austria for 2 weeks. which w are soo excited

Posted By erica on February 9, 2009, 2:57 PM

I'm going to
Cancun, Victoria and Vancouver, B.C., Cape Cod, Williamsburg, VA, Dominican Republic, and Blaine, WA.

Posted By J Stewart on February 9, 2009, 3:30 PM

My youngest son,Donnie, and I are going back to my homeland of Germany for one month, to visit his great-grandmother,travel, and educate him about his origins.

Posted By Eva on February 9, 2009, 4:48 PM

My Honey and I are planning a Panama Canal cruise in October. Hope to see some of you there.

Posted By JK on February 9, 2009, 8:42 PM

Spain in late April and China in early October.

Posted By Good Dim Sum on February 9, 2009, 8:57 PM

My girlfriends and I are heading to Istanbul on March 31 for shopping. We are also planning to return to Morocco in November.

Posted By D Howard on February 9, 2009, 10:19 PM

I'd like to go back to where I was born and visit Virginia Beach this year.
Any suggestions for where to stay or what we can do while we're there?

Posted By Jenni on February 9, 2009, 10:44 PM

Found an airfare to italy we couldn't pass up. Heading for Rome,Amalfi, Venice and the Dolomites to celebrate 50 years of wedded bliss.
Phyllis

Posted By Phyllis on February 10, 2009, 8:03 AM

We are travelling back to South Africa we love it there. We also do a family trip to Orlando and in August my husband is taking my son to British Colombia...I am hoping to also make it to the Riveira Maya in Mexico. They have awsome beaches and the ruins are beautiful.

Posted By Laura on February 10, 2009, 8:46 AM

Always tempted to hit Vegas and looking to take advantage of some of SpiritAir's deals ($250 rt TPA/SAP)...maybe to San Pedro Sula, Honduras and then over to Utila for some diving and chill time. the price is right and everything is close...or Panama City...similar price(s).

Posted By Chris Fuller on February 10, 2009, 12:49 PM

A friend and myself (2 females in our 60s) are going for 2 weeks to Brazil in September. Rio, Igazu Falls, Salvador Bahia and Manaus. Any comments on what to see or do would be appreciated.

Posted By marilyn on February 10, 2009, 2:57 PM

There are seven of us going on a cruise of the Eastern Mediterranean for 10 days, then spending 5 days in Rome on our own. We will be going on the new Celebrity Solstice. We will also be going on a cruise to South America, Buenos Aires, Argentia to Valparaiso, Chile in February 2010. Sailing around the cape should be fun and interesting.

Posted By Marvin Padgett on February 10, 2009, 6:04 PM

I'm going to London for a couple of days, to visit a few places I missed on my last vacation, like the British Museum, the National Portrait Gallery, and Windsor Castle. Then to Berlin for 4 days, to Regensburg for 2 days (family), and then to Heidleberg for a week (family). We will probably go to Trier or somewhere close for a few days.

Posted By Karen on February 10, 2009, 6:17 PM

ICELAND this year.

Posted By Jill on February 12, 2009, 11:45 AM

Rio!

Posted By Deanna on February 12, 2009, 1:50 PM

A friend and I are taking a Gate 1 tour through Greece,Macedonia, Albania, and Dubrovnik,Croatia in late June and early July.

Posted By william on February 13, 2009, 12:11 PM

I'm going to the Smoky Mountains for the 75th anniversary of the park in the middle of June.

Posted By Becky on February 21, 2009, 4:34 AM

It's snowing here today but that's all right as I am leaving for the Gulf Coast of Florida on Monday!

Posted By grammyva on February 28, 2009, 12:37 PM

Going to Frisco, TX via AA for a grandson's birthday party!

Posted By Virginia on April 9, 2009, 9:09 PM

I'll be traveling to Puerto Vallarta in November and Mazatlan in December, both for the first time. Just praying that the swine flu doesn't get any worse in Mexico or anywhere else in the world.

Posted By Zephyr on April 29, 2009, 1:07 AM

I am planning to visit Medellin, Colombia for their Feria de Las Flores event in late July and early August. I am also planning to go to Peru (Lima, Cuzco, Macchu Picchu, and other cities) in September. I have another week off in December, I may try Venezuela!

Posted By Maribel Monsalve on May 16, 2009, 9:50 AM