April 2014 Holidays - My Dilemnna

Pumpkin_rrr on 31/10/2013 - 20:56
Last edited 01/11/2013 - 09:06

I would like to utilise the Easter holidays: longest period, least Recreation Leave. New York, USA East Coast and Canada would be my first choice but firstly there are no tours (checked Globus and Insight), and secondly, we can go on our own but it will be too cold. I am not afraid of cold but had been holidaying every winter and am sick with those extra baggage, beanie, coat etc.

Then my second choice is YangTze River. It might be still too cold but bearable. The problems are that we had been to China too much lately (Beijing, Yunnan, HongKong, Taiwan). Secondly April is high season….

A friend has booked for Japan, leaving on 26-March and back on 11-April. This is not good as it does not utilise the public holidays.

Having said all these, I dont want to go to NZ, South Africa, South America, South East Asia. It looks like I dont have much choice isnt it? Or am I too picky?? Please share you thoughts with me. Thanx in advance

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donbot on 31/10/2013 - 21:08

+4

Too cold in NY in April? What are you, a lizard?
- Pumpkin_rrr on 01/11/2013 - 09:06
  
  According to this, I need to bring a glove:-)
  
  http://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Travel-g60763-s208/New-York-Ci…
Eivad on 31/10/2013 - 21:31

+2

Surely you don't need a tour guide in New York? English speaking country, lots to do if you stay in one of the major areas (Times Square, SoHo, Lower East Side being a few), amazing public transport. You'd probably get a much better feel for the city (and the country) if you walk around yourself.
- Pumpkin_rrr on 01/11/2013 - 09:08
  
  Sorry I meant New York, USA East Coast and Canada. Have amended t he post.
  For New York, yes, my plan is not to have a tour but to travel by public transport.
drdynamite06 on 31/10/2013 - 22:36

+1

I lived in Astoria in Queens, which was not too far from all the tourist-y places. I don't recall April being too cold that you'd have to pack heavy coats. A jacket or even sweatshirts/sweaters will do for the colder days. Also, most tours are not much fun in NY. It's sooo much better to just explore the city yourself, because you get the chance to really FEEL like you're in the "greatest" city in the world. Tours are usually rushed and you end up with a rather generic experience.
- Pumpkin_rrr on 01/11/2013 - 09:08
  
  Sorry I meant New York, USA East Coast and Canada. Have amended the post.
  For New York, yes, my plan is not to have a tour but to travel by public transport.
tonester on 01/11/2013 - 13:10

I would like to utilise the Easter holidays: longest period, least Recreation Leave. New York, USA East Coast and Canada would be my first choice but firstly there are no tours (checked Globus and Insight)

https://www.intrepidtravel.com/au/united-states/chicago-niag…
https://www.intrepidtravel.com/au/united-states/big-apple-bi…
- Pumpkin_rrr on 02/11/2013 - 12:19
  
  Thanx Tonester. That is very interesting. Are they catering for very young people? We are over 50's….
  - donga100 on 02/11/2013 - 15:48
    
    Intrepid offer a range of tour styles, the first link is for all hotels but the second is for camping. Peregrine offer a similar type of tour but for a slightly older clientele (mostly 35-65's). Have a look at these for example:
    http://www.peregrineadventures.com/north-america/united-stat…
    http://www.peregrineadventures.com/north-america/united-stat…
    http://www.peregrineadventures.com/north-america/united-stat…
    
    All three of those tours have start dates in April next year.
    - tonester on 02/11/2013 - 16:30
      
      +1
      
      @donga - was going to mention those peregrine tours but they weren't where op mentioned :)
      
      @Pumpkin_rrr - no, these are all small group tours, over 50's aren't uncommon - they also have 1mth tours if you have time :)
      
      others also perhaps worth considering (but not in usa/canada next easter) are:
      
      http://www.odysseytravel.com.au
      http://www.50plustravelclub.com.au
      http://www.worldexpeditions.com
    - Pumpkin_rrr on 02/11/2013 - 16:52
      
      Wow, Donga, this looks like what I am after.
      In particular - Northeastern Explorer - 12 days -
      http://www.peregrineadventures.com/north-america/united-stat…
      But alas, not only they dont do April, they dont do May either. Earliest start is June.
      What is wrong with tours in April/May??
    - tonester on 02/11/2013 - 20:06
      
      if may suits then check out
      
      http://www.travelmarvel.com.au/content.asp?Document_ID=15436…
      http://www.aptouring.com.au/SpecialDeals/Canada-2014-AU-NZ
      
      :)
MITM on 03/11/2013 - 16:57

If you can get yourself flights there… you could book the ground part with http://www.taketours.com/
- Pumpkin_rrr on 07/11/2013 - 08:43
  
  Thanx MITM, I had a look and tried the chat but to no avail. Will try again.

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