Just after a few opinions.
Im going on exchange to the US at the end of December through to the start of Feb and i have to choose a place to stay with a family for 2 weeks. I have no idea which one they all sound so good!
Hey Guys,
Just after a few opinions.
My choices are:
1. Greater Seattle, Washington state.
2. San Diego, Southern California.
3.San Francisco, California.
4. Phoenix, Arizona.
5. Portland Oregon.
6. Santa Barbara, California.
7. Albuquerque, New Mexico.
8. Redlands, Palm Springs, California.
9.Valdosta, Georgia,
10.Vancouver, Canada
Im already going to LA, San Fran Cisco and Mexico!
Just wondering if there are any stand outs for anyone!
Thanks heaps!
P.S. Does anyone know where there would definately be snow?
Reply to this Vancouver, Canada for sure. It's a beautiful city and if you're looking for snow there are many ski resorts nearby. It would also be a nice contrast to the heat of LA, San Francisco, and Mexico.
Reply to this I stayed in Phoenix (or more accurately Scottsdale) for the same couple of months a decade ago. I can't say that the city itself rivalled the likes of San Diego or San Francisco though. For me the main attraction was escaping the rigours of winter; the skies were invariably blue and the temperatures hot (though even then the evenings sat on the balcony were chilly enough to warrant a jumper).
If you have your own transport then places like the Grand Canyon and Vegas are within reach, though they are far enough away to be weekend trips rather than day trips. This is also true of up sate Arizona where I was able to enjoy a couple of weekends ski-ing just north of Flagstaff (including a hairy drive back to Phoenix as the roads disappeared under several inches of snow, causing a number of vehicles to disappear off the side of the road).
Reply to this Thanks guys - yeah Canada is looking pretty good but i have to shortlist three! Does anyone know much about Albuquerque? Taa
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