https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:32:55 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/vacations-from-the-north-east#post-2871144 Sat, 09 Feb 2019 16:35:47 +0000 lady baltimore 2871144@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What about the Niagara/Finger Lakes region? I've been there in July/August, and it was warm enough to swim in a lake, but not crazy summer heat. I bet there are some great spa/resort options, and you could do winery tours. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/vacations-from-the-north-east#post-2871123 Sat, 09 Feb 2019 12:56:03 +0000 azaela 2871123@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Newport, RI? I believe there is a nice Marriott there. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/vacations-from-the-north-east#post-2871087 Sat, 09 Feb 2019 08:40:59 +0000 Amorini 2871087@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We’ve done Turks &amp; Caicos in late July / August and the weather was wonderful, not too hot. I worried so much before the trip because DH hates, hates, hates the heat. And we live on the coast near HHI so I would not probably recommend that area or Sea Island which is south of us for your time of year. If you can get out on the Caribbean islands with a direct flight, the weather will be very warm, perfect for getting in the ocean, but not unbearably hot. I’d look for direct flights to an island destination with Marriotts and see what options come up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/vacations-from-the-north-east#post-2871086 Sat, 09 Feb 2019 08:25:07 +0000 Littlebit7 2871086@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: yes but again, I think you’ll find that (by that I mean hot and humid) everywhere in the summer in the south, southeast, east coast. The jersey shore can be really hot and humid in July. Not Florida humidity but still hot and humid. Maybe Portland Maine or Montreal? I think anywhere you are looking to go in July that isn’t a ridiculously long flight will be hot and humid. What about the coast of Oregon or Washington? Chicago? There are some nice marriot brands with rooftop pools there. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/vacations-from-the-north-east#post-2871074 Sat, 09 Feb 2019 00:45:59 +0000 Sams Mom 2871074@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: it rains once or twice a day in Florida (at least every time I've been there, which is a lot), so it's definitely humid. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/vacations-from-the-north-east#post-2871073 Sat, 09 Feb 2019 00:27:51 +0000 Foodnerd81 2871073@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cake2017: @Littlebit7: it’s not just hot but humid. Like isn’t Florida crazy hot and humid a lot in July? I don’t do well with humidity- though I do better with it alone on vacation than home carting my kids around! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/vacations-from-the-north-east#post-2871062 Fri, 08 Feb 2019 21:52:23 +0000 Littlebit7 2871062@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: we did the ritz in grand cayman on Marriott points. But I think July would be crazy hot. We’ve also done the ritz in Naples, both the beach AND golf one. I also hear the ritz in Amelia Island is really nice. Can you tell my husband has a shit ton of Marriott points? I don’t know what your threshold for too hot is. I think anywhere south of the mason Dixon in July is hella hot. But I’d go to any of those places in a heartbeat without kids as long as someone is bringing me a drink with an umbrella and booze in it that I didn’t have to make myself. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/vacations-from-the-north-east#post-2871053 Fri, 08 Feb 2019 20:35:55 +0000 erinbaderin 2871053@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would go to Vegas, but I always want to go to Vegas. Lounge poolside, do some shopping, see some shows and eat some good food. It’ll be very hot but that’s less of a problem for you than your golfing husband! :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/vacations-from-the-north-east#post-2871046 Fri, 08 Feb 2019 19:37:31 +0000 cake2017 2871046@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: I feel like I say it a lot but FL. There are so many Marriotts(JWs and/or Ritz- same family) you can get some great deals. Golfing too and pools:beaches.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/vacations-from-the-north-east#post-2871044 Fri, 08 Feb 2019 18:39:46 +0000 Kaohinani 2871044@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: What about Sea Island (Georgia)? It has beaches, resorts, golf, tennis, spa, shopping ...</p> <p>Here is a link about Sea Island:<br /> <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sea_Island,_Georgia" rel="nofollow">https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sea_Island,_Georgia</a></p> <p>A Google search -<br /> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?client=ms-android-att-us-revc&#038;q=Sea+Island,+Georgia&#038;stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAONgFuLQz9U3iM-uNFTiBLGMTSric7T4nPNzc_PzgjNTUssTK4sXsQoHpyYqeBbnJOal6Ci4p-YXpWcmAgBGxF9RPQAAAA&#038;sa=X&#038;ved=2ahUKEwiRlLzVpa3gAhVPLKwKHaJDD2UQxA0wDXoECA8QSQ&#038;biw=412&#038;bih=774&#038;dpr=2.63#dest_mid=/m/034x_l&#038;fpstate=trfpi&#038;tcfs=EjEKCS9tLzAzNHhfbBIKU2VhIElzbGFuZBoYCgoyMDE5LTAyLTI0EgoyMDE5LTAyLTI4&#038;trifp=t%3De" rel="nofollow">https://www.google.com/search?client=ms-android-att-us-revc&#038;q=Sea+Island,+Georgia&#038;stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAONgFuLQz9U3iM-uNFTiBLGMTSric7T4nPNzc_PzgjNTUssTK4sXsQoHpyYqeBbnJOal6Ci4p-YXpWcmAgBGxF9RPQAAAA&#038;sa=X&#038;ved=2ahUKEwiRlLzVpa3gAhVPLKwKHaJDD2UQxA0wDXoECA8QSQ&#038;biw=412&#038;bih=774&#038;dpr=2.63#dest_mid=/m/034x_l&#038;fpstate=trfpi&#038;tcfs=EjEKCS9tLzAzNHhfbBIKU2VhIElzbGFuZBoYCgoyMDE5LTAyLTI0EgoyMDE5LTAyLTI4&#038;trifp=t%3De</a></p> <p>VRBO for Sea Island rentals:<br /> <a href="https://www.vrbo.com/vacation-rentals/usa/georgia/coastal/sea-island?k_clickid=CjwKCAiA7vTiBRAqEiwA4NTO6-ym-_iTkeuFkBjraeWEv-RlOCNAo3dBUUEW1b1Ynz_IxrzhPERg0hoCYUwQAvD_BwE&#038;ds_cid=71700000026896981&#038;ds_kids=p33883132418&#038;ds_kid=43700033883132418&#038;ksprof_id=700000001592040&#038;ksdevice=m&#038;ktarget=kwd-200707822&#038;kloct=&#038;klocf=9011170&#038;ds_aid=58700003317537697&#038;ha_t=1t1:g:&#038;gclsrc=aw.ds&#038;&#038;gclid=CjwKCAiA7vTiBRAqEiwA4NTO6-ym-_iTkeuFkBjraeWEv-RlOCNAo3dBUUEW1b1Ynz_IxrzhPERg0hoCYUwQAvD_BwE" rel="nofollow">https://www.vrbo.com/vacation-rentals/usa/georgia/coastal/sea-island?k_clickid=CjwKCAiA7vTiBRAqEiwA4NTO6-ym-_iTkeuFkBjraeWEv-RlOCNAo3dBUUEW1b1Ynz_IxrzhPERg0hoCYUwQAvD_BwE&#038;ds_cid=71700000026896981&#038;ds_kids=p33883132418&#038;ds_kid=43700033883132418&#038;ksprof_id=700000001592040&#038;ksdevice=m&#038;ktarget=kwd-200707822&#038;kloct=&#038;klocf=9011170&#038;ds_aid=58700003317537697&#038;ha_t=1t1:g:&#038;gclsrc=aw.ds&#038;&#038;gclid=CjwKCAiA7vTiBRAqEiwA4NTO6-ym-_iTkeuFkBjraeWEv-RlOCNAo3dBUUEW1b1Ynz_IxrzhPERg0hoCYUwQAvD_BwE</a></p> <p>And, here is a tourism link:<br /> <a href="https://www.exploregeorgia.org/city/sea-island" rel="nofollow">https://www.exploregeorgia.org/city/sea-island</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/vacations-from-the-north-east#post-2871041 Fri, 08 Feb 2019 18:27:17 +0000 catgirl 2871041@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Kiawah Island? Lots of excellent golfing and nice beaches, I believe the resort has a separate adult pool. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/vacations-from-the-north-east#post-2871035 Fri, 08 Feb 2019 17:39:07 +0000 Anagram 2871035@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: there are a ton of places on the east coast beaches, plus a ton of nice resorts within a 3-5 hour radius that are non beach options. Google Crystal Springs, Mohonk Mountain House, there’s a random Omni resort in northern virginia and another in Vermont, there’s Hotel Hershey in Hershey PA, and Nemacolin further out in PA. Most of these will have some families, but aren’t really geared towards family, in terms of dining choices and expense. Oh and the Sagamore at Lake George—I cant remember if there’s golfing there. </p> <p>Hinton Head is a good option. Lake Placid has a lot of nice resorts, too. </p> <p>Jersey Shore—Asbury Park is nice but it’s more hipstery these days, so maybe not a golfing vibe. Cape May? </p> <p>If you are considering Hilton Head, you can also check out Fripp Island which has s lot of golfing (in fact, you get around by golf cart), but is very small scaled and way more relaxed with no scene/not much nightlife. It’s basically just beach, pool, some seafood, and golf. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/vacations-from-the-north-east#post-2871033 Fri, 08 Feb 2019 17:22:58 +0000 Kaohinani 2871033@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: Hilton Head is lovely! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/vacations-from-the-north-east#post-2871032 Fri, 08 Feb 2019 17:20:16 +0000 Foodnerd81 2871032@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Maybe Hilton head? Looks like there are a lot of Marriott options and the weather has a high around 90, low in the 70s, on average in July. It used to be I got mad at DH golfing while we are on vacation. Now I just want alone time so he can golf, whatever. I’ll bring my kindle and some cocktails to the pool or beach and be just fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/vacations-from-the-north-east#post-2871030 Fri, 08 Feb 2019 17:16:46 +0000 Foodnerd81 2871030@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Kaohinani: oh my god, I’d love to go to Hawaii, but definitely too long of a trip for the time we have. One day... DH has been as a kid with his family so he isn’t as interested in going as I am, who has never been. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/vacations-from-the-north-east#post-2871025 Fri, 08 Feb 2019 16:13:55 +0000 Kaohinani 2871025@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: There is a Marriott (* Marriott Ihilani Resort and Spa) in Ko'Olina (right off of the lagoons) on Oahu. It is beautiful and right near a number of Luaus, shopping, 2 wineries, gourmet eateries, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/vacations-from-the-north-east#post-2871024 Fri, 08 Feb 2019 16:12:31 +0000 Sams Mom 2871024@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: it does look like they average 77°-90° in July. That's too hot for this girl.</p> <p>Puerto Rico and the Dominican are options on there too 🤷🏼‍♀️ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/vacations-from-the-north-east#post-2871023 Fri, 08 Feb 2019 16:07:33 +0000 Foodnerd81 2871023@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Sams Mom: would the caymans be super hot in July? And yeah i need to look at how many points he actually has. He keeps saying “tons” and I’m like, well category 7 reward points hotels are like 75,000 a night or something, so... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/vacations-from-the-north-east#post-2871018 Fri, 08 Feb 2019 15:54:34 +0000 Sams Mom 2871018@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: I haven't been, but I just did a caribbean vacation search on marriotts website, and the caymans had some beautiful options. I don't know what your budget is, but it is definitely worth going to their website and searching their flight+hotel packages since you have points you want to use.</p> <p><a href="https://www.vacationsbymarriott.com/packages/caribbean-vacation-deals" rel="nofollow">https://www.vacationsbymarriott.com/packages/caribbean-vacation-deals</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/vacations-from-the-north-east#post-2871017 Fri, 08 Feb 2019 15:54:15 +0000 Foodnerd81 2871017@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ajsmommy: I never hear of Bethany Beach- just looked it up. Is it similar to jersey shore towns? Like boardwalk, beach, but not really a resort type feeling? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/vacations-from-the-north-east#post-2871016 Fri, 08 Feb 2019 15:52:56 +0000 Foodnerd81 2871016@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Littlebit7: yeah Europe would be too much for that length trip. Plus it’s the first time leaving the kids that long so for peace of mind I’d rather be a bit closer. I’ve never been to Bermuda. It looks like there isn’t a Marriott there which is a bummer though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/vacations-from-the-north-east#post-2871006 Fri, 08 Feb 2019 15:25:49 +0000 Ajsmommy 2871006@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Bethany Beach </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/vacations-from-the-north-east#post-2870991 Fri, 08 Feb 2019 15:02:21 +0000 Littlebit7 2870991@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I’d agree with Bermuda. Easy flight. Caribbean is of course lovely but hot hot hot that time of year. And minimal jet lag, unlike trying to fly to Europe! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/vacations-from-the-north-east#post-2870985 Fri, 08 Feb 2019 14:50:21 +0000 mrsbookworm 2870985@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Bermuda? Short, direct flight from Newark + beautiful beaches and golfing </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/vacations-from-the-north-east#post-2870981 Fri, 08 Feb 2019 14:45:42 +0000 Foodnerd81 2870981@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a chance to leave my kids with my parents in NJ for a week and go on vacation, just me and DH. They live not too far from Newark airport, and we would go in early July. </p> <p>Where would you go? We could drive somewhere (although we will have driven 5 hours to get from home to my parents with the kids already), or we can fly out of Newark. Probably we would go for about 5 days. I want relaxing, warm, beach or pool would be fine as long as it isn’t totally overrun with kids (I love kids but this is my first chance to leave mine behind, so...). DH would probably like to golf while I lounge at the pool or beach. Extra bonus points if there is a Marriott option since DH has a ton of points there. </p> <p>Where would you go? Also I’m done with babies so not terribly worried about Zika but still not super thrilled with the idea either. </p>