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vacationlover2 · December 13, 2006, 07:20 AM

We want to go somewhere driveable. We are in NJ. 10 hours max. We have a 2 year old and a 5 year old. Would like to go when not too crowded. Either in the spring or fall. Any suggestions?

Thanks!

KristinB · December 13, 2006, 08:27 AM

Without knowing what your interests are, here are some nice resorts that meet your travel time constraint (these should all be available with even a weak trader):

Village of Winnipesaukee (NH) -- 2 and 3 BR available in September 07 (older resort, but lots of fun things to do with kids)
Fairfield Berkshires at Bentley Brook (MA) -- 2 BR available in September 07
Village at Smuggler's Notch (VT) -- 2 BR available in September 07
Barclay Towers (Virginia Beach, VA) -- 1 BR available in April and May 07 (even though it's an older resort and a 1 BR, all the units are oceanfront and I believe they've been refurbished in the past few years)
Fairfield Kingsgate & Sunterra Greensprings (Williamsburg, VA) -- 2 BR available in April and May 07

Kenrabs · December 13, 2006, 09:13 AM

The Cape Cod area and southern Maine coast are both nice in early fall and late spring. I own at Inn Seasons resorts the Falls at Ogunquit and prefer those times because less touresty. They also have reosrts on the cape and in Lincoln NH. They trade with II.

jme · December 13, 2006, 03:42 PM

I'd suggest Williamsburg, Va...both Fall and Spring are great, but I love Fall the best because of the gorgeous foliage. It is spectacular, but check for peak foliage season. Mid-October sounds about right. It may be somewhat crowded, but anywhere great always is. You won't regret it. (Would you really enjoy Vegas in the middle of summer, or something similarly crazy?) No, peak seasons are worth the hassle. Colonial Wmsbg is unforgettable for kids and adults alike. (I have a timesharing friend who always, always travels to great destinations in the OFF-SEASONS, and his kids will NEVER know the beauty of a glorious Fall mountain scene, or a snowy mountainside town in Winter, or the beach in Summer! Shame!!!) jme

Poette · December 13, 2006, 07:21 PM

How about Hilton Head or Myrtle Beach. May not be within 10 hours depending on where you live in NJ, but if you made an overnight stop along the way it would break it up and make it a bit of an adventure. Choose a hotel enroute with an indoor pool or play area for the kids (and choose a time share with both in case the weather is cool.)

mamiecarter · December 14, 2006, 07:55 AM

Pensylvania is wonderfull in the spring. Mostly older family resorts but it is close to NJ and great weather. Lots for Small children to do. The Dupont gardens in the eastern part of the state( Longwood and Winterthur) are world class. Every thing blooms in April and May.

Sandy · December 14, 2006, 01:22 PM

Massanutten resort has lots of availability and tons of things to do for all ages. With their new indoor water park, I would think kids who loved water would be in heaven.

It is a very nice and beautiful drive during the fall foilage season in the Shenandoah valley.

BocaBum99 · December 14, 2006, 01:44 PM

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December 13, 2006, 07:20 AM	#1
vacationlover2 TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Nov 20, 06 Location: New Jersey Posts: 550 Resorts: Marriott Aruba Surf Club Marriott Manor Club Sequel	Please suggest a good place to go in either spring or fall We want to go somewhere driveable. We are in NJ. 10 hours max. We have a 2 year old and a 5 year old. Would like to go when not too crowded. Either in the spring or fall. Any suggestions? Thanks!

December 13, 2006, 08:27 AM	#2
KristinB TUG Lifetime Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 7, 05 Location: Stafford, VA Posts: 747 Resorts: Wyndham points (Seawatch/Nashville), Newport Overlook, Island Park Village, Park Regency	Without knowing what your interests are, here are some nice resorts that meet your travel time constraint (these should all be available with even a weak trader): Village of Winnipesaukee (NH) -- 2 and 3 BR available in September 07 (older resort, but lots of fun things to do with kids) Fairfield Berkshires at Bentley Brook (MA) -- 2 BR available in September 07 Village at Smuggler's Notch (VT) -- 2 BR available in September 07 Barclay Towers (Virginia Beach, VA) -- 1 BR available in April and May 07 (even though it's an older resort and a 1 BR, all the units are oceanfront and I believe they've been refurbished in the past few years) Fairfield Kingsgate & Sunterra Greensprings (Williamsburg, VA) -- 2 BR available in April and May 07 __________________ Kristin Bishop Review area rep for: Mexico, Africa, Asia, Australia & South Pacific, Central America, Middle East, South America My photo galleries

December 13, 2006, 03:42 PM	#4
jme TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jul 12, 05 Location: Southeast Posts: 784 Resorts: Marriott's Grande Ocean (3 weeks) & Barony Beach Club (2 weeks); TUG member since mid-90's	Fall or Spring I'd suggest Williamsburg, Va...both Fall and Spring are great, but I love Fall the best because of the gorgeous foliage. It is spectacular, but check for peak foliage season. Mid-October sounds about right. It may be somewhat crowded, but anywhere great always is. You won't regret it. (Would you really enjoy Vegas in the middle of summer, or something similarly crazy?) No, peak seasons are worth the hassle. Colonial Wmsbg is unforgettable for kids and adults alike. (I have a timesharing friend who always, always travels to great destinations in the OFF-SEASONS, and his kids will NEVER know the beauty of a glorious Fall mountain scene, or a snowy mountainside town in Winter, or the beach in Summer! Shame!!!) jme

December 14, 2006, 07:55 AM	#6
mamiecarter TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 19, 05 Location: jersey city nj Posts: 947	Pocconos lovely in the Spring Pensylvania is wonderfull in the spring. Mostly older family resorts but it is close to NJ and great weather. Lots for Small children to do. The Dupont gardens in the eastern part of the state( Longwood and Winterthur) are world class. Every thing blooms in April and May. __________________ katzenjammerkidskatzenjammrkidskatz

December 14, 2006, 01:22 PM	#7
Sandy TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 658	Massanutten Massanutten resort has lots of availability and tons of things to do for all ages. With their new indoor water park, I would think kids who loved water would be in heaven. It is a very nice and beautiful drive during the fall foilage season in the Shenandoah valley. __________________ Sandy

December 13, 2006, 09:13 AM	#3
Kenrabs TUG Lifetime Member BBS Reg. Date: Jul 12, 06 Location: Marlboro, Ma. Posts: 808 Resorts: Innseasons Resorts The Falls at Ogunquit 2 weeks, Imperial Fiesta Club Cancun, Villa Del Palmar PV.	The Cape Cod area and southern Maine coast are both nice in early fall and late spring. I own at Inn Seasons resorts the Falls at Ogunquit and prefer those times because less touresty. They also have reosrts on the cape and in Lincoln NH. They trade with II.

December 13, 2006, 07:21 PM	#5
Poette TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Posts: 67	How about Hilton Head or Myrtle Beach. May not be within 10 hours depending on where you live in NJ, but if you made an overnight stop along the way it would break it up and make it a bit of an adventure. Choose a hotel enroute with an indoor pool or play area for the kids (and choose a time share with both in case the weather is cool.)

December 14, 2006, 01:44 PM	#8
BocaBum99 TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 7, 05 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 4,336	The Suites at Hershey __________________ My Bluegreen Vacation Club Forum My First Site My Second Site

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