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Mike Leco
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Mike Leco
USATourist Administrator
Joined: 14 Jun 2004
Posts: 101
Location: Pittsburgh Pennsylvania USA
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 Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2004 9:03 am Post subject: Winter Vacations |
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This is the time of the year when winter is rapidly approaching the northern parts of the USA. The icy winds, the snowfall and the freezing weather are drawing near. This is the time of the year when many folks start thinking about a vacation in the sunny southern parts of the USA.
Florida is the most popular winter vacation destination in the eastern USA. At this time of the year, the temperatures in Florida are very pleasant. Today, at the beginning of November, the temperature is 27 C. Even in the heart of the winter season, the temperatures usually hover around 15 - 17 C. The heavy summer rainfall is finished and the chances of cloudy rainy days are less throughout the winter months. Swimming in the sea is still possible but the water will soon become too cold. Fortunately, nearly every resort has a heated swimming pool that makes swimming popular throughout the winter. Golf is the great winter pastime in Florida.
Las Vegas is the most popular winter vacation destination in the western part of the USA. The temperature is currently around 25 C, but it may drop to an average of about 10 C during the months of December through February. The chances of any rainfall are very low in this desert community. The most popular attractions in Vegas are xxxx, entertainment, dining and golf.
Phoenix Arizona is another western winter vacation spot. It has a pleasant 25 C today, but temperatures may drop to the 10C level during December through February. Chances of rainfall are low. Golf is the main winter pasttime with a plethora of great courses near this city.
Palm Springs California is another favorite destination. It currently offers 29 C temperatures which are unlikely to fall below 15 C even in the dead of winter. Chances of rainfall in Palm Springs are near zero. It has some of the finest golf courses in the USA. | |
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Proud Nanaimo Resident
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| Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2004 5:14 pm Post subject: Winter vacations |
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Hi Mike,
Another place to consider is Canada's Hawaii-the east coast of Vancouver Island. Temperatures are moderate in the winter, dayitme averages at about 36-38F and night hover and 32F. Our grass is green all winter and we seldom get snow. If you like nature adventure, there is storm watching on the west coast in Tofino, or if you prefer historical, you can visit downtown Nanaimo to shop among the historic buildings. Take a stroll along the waterfront to watch winter seabirds and marine mammals feast on the herring spawn from Jan to March. Birding is excellent year round as well. Discover the feel of a west coast rainforest! Nanaimo has a new upscale Guest House in a renovated 1913 historic building, and can see the 1953 Hudson Bay Company Bastion and waterfront from there. It's safe and clean with all the amenities of a regional centre!
Come visit us! | |
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Proud Nanaimo Resident
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| Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2004 5:18 pm Post subject: winter vacations |
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| I also neglected to mention that Victoria receives only 26 inches a rain a year and Nanaimo only slightly more at 29 inches. We are in the rainshadow and have the benefits of less wind and rain and more sun. When i'ts rianing in Seattel and vancouver, it's sunny or just overcast on the east coast of Vancouver Island! | |
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Arizonaphil
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| Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2005 3:06 pm Post subject: Green Valley - A beautiful town south of Tucson for 55+! |
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Hello all!
Have you thought of Green Valley, AZ? It is beautiful there year-round. It is no accident they call it "Green Valley!" If you need a place with a golf course down the street, pool around the corner, may I suggest my town house? The description is below...e-mail me (pmcisneros@msn.com) before it gets rented on the dates you want to be there.
Vacation Rental Description
This is a light, bright, cheery townhouse only 5 years old,
located in THE SPRINGS. The home has a garage, 2 patios
with bbq. It is across from the Green Valley Recreational Center with a
beautiful new pool, weight and fitness room, jacuzzi, clay studio, table tennis
and computer club. THE SPRINGS backs to Torres Blancas golf course,
with a private, mile long walking trail that faces the Santa Rita
Mountains. Please see the website for the non-profit Green Valley
Recreation at www.gvrec.org for more details. All of the centers are
available for your use regardless of your rental home location. The
fee for GVR is only $50 per month per unit.
Vacation Rental Amenities
Everything you will need for a comfortable stay in included in the
rental. The home is furnished with linens, satellite TV, complete
kitchen (dishes, glasses, silverware, new refrigerator and dishwasher),
new washer and dryer. The master bedroom has a twin beds and
a very comfortable day bed in the second bedroom.
There is a beautiful patio in front and back with a bbq
that invites you to linger at brunch or dinner.
Activities and Attractions
There are over a dozen golf courses in the area.
There is shopping in Tucson, the art colony of Tubac,
or border shop for bargains in Nogales, Mexico.
There are many places for site seeing, biking and hiking.
There is birding in nearby Ramsey and Madera Canyon
Visit the Sonoran Desert Museum, Old Tucson studios, San Xavier
Mission, Titan II Missile Museum, Tombstone, Madera Canyon, and
Tubac. It is a one-day drive to the Grand Canyon, Southern California
or Mexico’s ocean beaches. Concerts, dining and gaming at
Desert Diamond xxxx (8 miles).
Great winter and year round retreat for 55+ active adults.
Vacation Rental Rates
November 1st thru January 1st: $1900/month
January 1st thru March1st: $2500 month.
April 1st thru June1st: $1800 a month
July 1st-October 1st: $1500 a month
This is located in a community for those who are 55 or older.
At least one tenant must be 55.
e-mail me today (pmcisneros@msn.com)!!!!!!
"ArizonaPhil" | |
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WendyJackson
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| Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 8:40 am Post subject: FL Panhandle |
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| When planning a trip to FL in the winter it's always good to know that Winter is the high season in the main part of FL and the LOW season in the FL Panhandle! This means that rates will be much lower in the Panhandle! | |
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VICVIL
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Joined: 11 Jul 2006
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Location: Barcelona-Spain
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Hola Mike, otro pregunta a finales de Octubre que tiempo hay en San Frnacisco, en Las Vegas y en San diego?
Porque creo que en San Francisco tendremos frio y en cambio en el resto del viaje podemos incluso pasar calor.
Gracias. | |
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Mike Leco
USATourist Administrator
Joined: 14 Jun 2004
Posts: 101
Location: Pittsburgh Pennsylvania USA
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| En octubre, usted debe encontrar el tiempo muy agradable. En San Francisco, debe ser cómodo en el día y frío en la noche. En San Diego, debe ser día y noche calientes y muy cómodos. En Las Vegas puede ser caliente. | |
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