Where to go for vacation?

[Yellowboat]

So after dealing with a death in the family and splitting up with the gf. I am ready too get away for about a week. Any good ideas on where too go? I have enough southwest points to get a round trip pretty much anywhere they fly.

 

[Xtrmwakeboarder]

Looks like they fly to Costa Rica. I’d probably go there.

Edit: Missed the death piece and skipped right to the end of the relationship. Sorry for your loss YB.

 

[Classic Daycruiser]

So after dealing with a death in the family and splitting up with the gf. I am ready too get away for about a week. Any good ideas on where too go? I have enough southwest points to get a round trip pretty much anywhere they fly.

I heard SW is flying to Hawaii starting in 2019.

"The first Southwest Hawaii flight to Honolulu took place on February 5, 2019, from Oakland."

 

[Yellowboat]

Looks like they fly to Costa Rica. I’d probably go there.

Edit: Missed the death piece and skipped right to the end of the relationship. Sorry for your loss YB.

I am not she was a real pos that left a huge wake of destruction behind her. She did thing like get my grandmother to cosign for a car when she was legal unfit to make that decision.

 

[Racer56]

Blonde Latinas in Costa Rica!!! Need I say more

 

[Xtrmwakeboarder]

I am not she was a real pos that left a huge wake of destruction behind her. She did thing like get my grandmother to cosign for a car when she was legal unfit to make that decision.

Sounds like you made the right choice on ditching the chick.

 

[Yellowboat]

Sounds like you made the right choice on ditching the chick.

No that was the deceased.

 

[cpdad93]

maybe some place like this

 

[LHC Kirby]

So many options - do you want NYC or a Hawaiian beach ?

Beach you could sit and think about it...

NYC - you would be seeing and explore not thinking of current history...

 

[Cobalt232]

Be careful using points on SWA for international trips. You still have to pay the 'taxes and fees' which can be super high for international. We have taken SWA to Mexico City twice, once paid $, once used points. I didn't really pay close attention when using points and in hindsight should have just paid $ and kept the points.

Edit...By the way. I LOVE Mexico City. Awesome food, great sights (museums, pyramids, etc). My wife vowed to NEVER go back. The smog burned her eyes and she is not an adventurous eater.

 

[NicPaus]

Blonde Latinas in Costa Rica!!! Need I say more

My Friend is a Costa Rica local. His Girlfriend is smoking hot I think 22. He just turned 54. Need to go visit him down there. Spends 6 months here 6 months there. Always telling me to make the trip.

 

[cpdad93]

Be careful using points on SWA for international trips. You still have to pay the 'taxes and fees' which can be super high for international. We have taken SWA to Mexico City twice, once paid $, once used points. I didn't really pay close attention when using points and in hindsight should have just paid $ and kept the points.

Edit...By the way. I LOVE Mexico City. Awesome food, great sights (museums, pyramids, etc). My wife vowed to NEVER go back. The smog burned her eyes and she is not an adventurous eater.

are you sure it was the smog burning her eyes , and not you sharing the residual effects of the beans and hot sauce?

 

[Cobalt232]

are you sure it was the smog burning her eyes , and not you sharing the residual effects of the beans and hot sauce?

Very possible. I did find a 'favorite' restroom stall at the Four Seasons.

 

[DrunkenSailor]

Thialand. Just make sure you're model is equipped correctly first.

 

[Yellowboat]

Be careful using points on SWA for international trips. You still have to pay the 'taxes and fees' which can be super high for international. We have taken SWA to Mexico City twice, once paid $, once used points. I didn't really pay close attention when using points and in hindsight should have just paid $ and kept the points.

Edit...By the way. I LOVE Mexico City. Awesome food, great sights (museums, pyramids, etc). My wife vowed to NEVER go back. The smog burned her eyes and she is not an adventurous eater.

Went too Mexico city twice, it will be a cold day in hell before I go back. I have too April 1st too use the points or lose them. Funny thing as soon as I dumped the ex, I felt a great weight off my shoulders. I know she is a member here( joined too see why I liked it) and will most likely read this so I won't go into detail.

 

[RitcheyRch]

One of my coworkers works 7 days on and 7 days off. One his last night of work he catches a flight to Costa Rica. He rents his Long Beach condo out on BnB and enjoys his time in CR. Since he has been doing this trip for a few years he ended up meeting a beautiful woman over there and eventually got married. She still has a house there and they return often.

 

[HNL2LHC]

I heard SW is flying to Hawaii starting in 2019.

"The first Southwest Hawaii flight to Honolulu took place on February 5, 2019, from Oakland."

They have not gotten up and running full time here yet. They have done the FAA required test flights with empty planes late week. They should be up and running soon. They say that the government shout down has delayed the start up. Keep in mind that they are just starting with flights over the pacific so they may not have the certified aircraft and staffing up to speed so delays can move up to cancellations.

 

[rampster]

Went to Costa Rica for the first time last year and loved it. Head to Costa Rica, Pura Vida.

 

[HavaToon]

FYI...You can use your SWA points to fly any airline anywhere in the world. Also hotels, cruises, rental cars, etc.

I used some a couple years ago to fly Cathay Pacific to Thailand, even went business class.

This is the website https://www.1.awardhq.com/24468SWABROWSE

Or go to SWA website, click rapid rewards, click redeem for more rewards.



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[JDKRXW]

If you have the time to swing it, Thailand would be #1 on my list. Forget about going to Bangkok or Phukett. There's tons of other great places to and see. Aio Nang area is spectacular. You need at least 10 days to 2 weeks to settle in because it's so far.
For a beach trip that's not too far and not too expensive - Puerto Valarta is hard to beat. Stay downtown if you want restraunts bars etc. Stay in Nuevo if you want to kick back - and SW goes there.
We go twice a year.

 

[Activated]

FYI...You can use your SWA points to fly any airline anywhere in the world. Also hotels, cruises, rental cars, etc.

I used some a couple years ago to fly Cathay Pacific to Thailand, even went business class.

This is the website https://www.1.awardhq.com/24468SWABROWSE

Or go to SWA website, click rapid rewards, click redeem for more rewards.


I fly SWA all the time, my wife is my companion pass holder...and I never knew this. Planning a trip to Tahiti in 2020, this is going to save us some $$$.

Thanks.

 

[Mandelon]

We just returned from Belize last night. Ambergris Cay is pretty damn fun. Golf carts are the main transportation, warm breezes, clear water, and so many bars and restaurants you could never eat at them all. Personally, I recommend the Painkillers! LOL

 

[WhatExit?]

If you haven't been to Hawaii you should go. It's waaaaay better than any place in Meh-hee-co

 

[Yellowboat]

I have many times. I have a buddy on Maui I just get island feaver really bad.

 

[Familyties]

For the last 4 years we have gone to Cancun for 10 days at the RIU Palace Las Americas. All inclusive adults only sweet place. See my Tripadvisor reviews (RetiredIBEW) on the Palace. If you are looking for a younger crowd the RIU Cancun is next door where kids are allowed and has a night club on property that's also all inclusive.

 

[HavaToon]

Unfortunately companion pass doesn’t work for that. Both my wife and I haves companion pass so I wish it worked that way.

You exchange point for dollars to fly a different airlines.


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[Activated]

Unfortunately companion pass doesn’t work for that. Both my wife and I haves companion pass so I wish it worked that way.

You exchange point for dollars to fly a different airlines.


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I get it, I was just trying to share that I earn a shit ton of points. Lol

 

[rrrr]

I heard SW is flying to Hawaii starting in 2019.

"The first Southwest Hawaii flight to Honolulu took place on February 5, 2019, from Oakland."

It's probably more dangerous to go to Oakland to catch the flight than vacationing in El Salvador for a couple of weeks.

 

[Cobalt232]

Companion pass...Awesome!! Almost got it two years ago, but then had to use Delta a bunch. My brother in law has had a companion pass for a few years, so his wife goes on most of his trip with him (thinking about that, maybe it's not so great). Actually, they usually go on last minute cruise deals so they can get to Texas, Miami, Seattle, etc. really cheap.

 

[HavaToon]

I get it, I was just trying to share that I earn a shit ton of points. Lol

Lol got it. Shit ton of points noted, like when I dropped 1 million SWA points to fly to Thailand and still have 1 million left. [emoji43] I should own some of SWA by now as much as I fly with them.


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[milkmoney]

Travel to north Dakota, it's a cool brisk this time of the year ... bring ice skates or snow mobile lol [emoji39][emoji202]

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[Yellowboat]

Travel to north Dakota, it's a cool brisk this time of the year ... bring ice skates or snow mobile lol [emoji39][emoji202]

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Can I got a snowmobile in the over head compartment?

 

[milkmoney]

Can I got a snowmobile in the over head compartment?

Lol. Just rent one here ...[emoji41]

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[That Guy]

We just returned from Belize last night. Ambergris Cay is pretty damn fun. Golf carts are the main transportation, warm breezes, clear water, and so many bars and restaurants you could never eat at them all. Personally, I recommend the Painkillers! LOL

Lol....we were with the Mandelon's and Belize is a blast. Even got to meet some of the local law enforcement folks. Painkillers are the best!

....and we both flew on Southwest to Belize with no problems.

 

[ilmormark]

I hesitate to release this location but here goes This quiet hideaway is incredible great restaurants and a few party places is Rosemary Beach Florida gulf coast unreal water and sand inexpensive as well Go to pearl hotel or VRBO for a cottage house for 200 bucks a night great place absolutely love it there....