Looking for Vacation Destination Help

primelord · 02-13-2007, 05:28 PM

My wife and I as well as some of our friends are planning on renting a beach house somewhere this summer. We have been looking mostly at Outer Banks, but before we made a final decision I was curious if anyone here had any other suggestions of good places to rent a beach house.

This trip is going to be more about just chilling out than anything so it doesn't need to be a real heavy touristy area. Some isolation is kind of what we are looking for. Obviously it would be nice if there were some things to do in the area. It looks like we will be making the trip the last week in August. Any suggestions or positive experiences from the FOFC masses?

Edit: I forgot to say we most likely want to drive there from Missouri as well. I guess it isn't a requirement, but it would be better. So that likely rules out any west coast destinations.

Honolulu_Blue · 02-13-2007, 05:41 PM

My folks have a condo on Johns Island in South Carolina. It's about 20-30 minutes outside of Charleston. It's a great spot.

Charleston is a very cool city to visit that offers plenty to do. There are a couple of (surprisingly) excellent restuarants closer to the island. The beaches are great. It's not too isolated as there are quite a few condos and beach houses on the island, but the beaches never feel crowded. The island itself is very quiet, as it's private.

I've been there three times and have loved it.

My folks' condo can fit about 4 people (2 couples), so if you're interested and have a group about that size, let me know. I'll see what I can do.

p.s. Go Wings.

WSUCougar · 02-13-2007, 07:46 PM

Outer Banks! Outer Banks!

(e-mail sent, by the way)

CamEdwards · 02-13-2007, 08:24 PM

My wife had been looking at a beach house in Jersey, but found one in Carolla, North Carolina for the 3rd week in August that was half the cost of a similar house in NJ. I've never been to the Outer Banks before, but supposedly Carolla isn't as built up and touristy as other locations in the OBX.

Lathum · 02-13-2007, 11:52 PM

It may be to far but I recomend Nantucket. I go every year and it is the perfect summer get away. PM me if want more info

02-13-2007, 05:41 PM	#2
Honolulu_Blue Hockey Boy Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Royal Oak, MI	My folks have a condo on Johns Island in South Carolina. It's about 20-30 minutes outside of Charleston. It's a great spot. Charleston is a very cool city to visit that offers plenty to do. There are a couple of (surprisingly) excellent restuarants closer to the island. The beaches are great. It's not too isolated as there are quite a few condos and beach houses on the island, but the beaches never feel crowded. The island itself is very quiet, as it's private. I've been there three times and have loved it. My folks' condo can fit about 4 people (2 couples), so if you're interested and have a group about that size, let me know. I'll see what I can do. p.s. Go Wings. __________________ *Steve Yzerman: 1,755 points in 1,514 regular season games. 185 points in 196 postseason games. A First-Team All-Star, Conn Smythe Trophy winner, Selke Trophy winner, Masterton Trophy winner, member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Olympic gold medallist, and a three-time Stanley Cup Champion. Longest serving captain of one team in the history of the NHL (19 seasons). Last edited by Honolulu_Blue : 02-13-2007 at 05:41 PM.*

02-13-2007, 07:46 PM	#3
WSUCougar Rider Of Rohan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Port Angeles, WA or Helm's Deep	Outer Banks! Outer Banks! (e-mail sent, by the way) __________________ It's not the years...it's the mileage.

02-13-2007, 08:24 PM	#4
CamEdwards Stadium Announcer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Burke, VA	My wife had been looking at a beach house in Jersey, but found one in Carolla, North Carolina for the 3rd week in August that was half the cost of a similar house in NJ. I've never been to the Outer Banks before, but supposedly Carolla isn't as built up and touristy as other locations in the OBX. __________________ I don't want the world. I just want your half.

02-13-2007, 11:52 PM	#5
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	It may be to far but I recomend Nantucket. I go every year and it is the perfect summer get away. PM me if want more info

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