the family vacation debate. (a giveaway sponsored by Radisson)

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We have a few different ideas when it comes to what makes for a good vacation in this family.

Cody: “LET’S DRIVE SOUTH AND TOUR HISTORICAL CIVIL WAR SIGHTS!”

Addie and Me: zzzzzzz…..

Addie: “LET’S GO BACK TO HO-HI-OH AND YOU CAN ALL WATCH ME ZIPLINE FOR HOURS!”

Vivi: Graaargggpppffbbththttt!

Me: “SAN FRANCISCO! PIER 39! EXPLORATORIUM! HAIGHT ASHBURY!”

Cody: “Who’s going to hold the baby on the 5 hour flight?”

Me: “Touché.”

Vivi: “BYE! BYYYEEEE!!!”

Cody: “LET’S GO BACK TO NEW YORK AND EAT PIZZA!”

Me: “PHILLY! CHEESESTEAKS!”

Addie: “UTAH! McDONALDS!”

Vivi: “CHEEEEEEESEEEEEE!”

Guess what? Deciding on family vacations around these parts is a little…tricky.

I really want to go to New Orleans, so does Cody, but for entirely different reasons than me. I still need to go back to Austin and really spend a good amount of time there. We all want to go to Philly and DC, well, the girls probably don’t but we’re the boss and we’ll make them like it whether they want to or not. San Francisco holds a very special place in my heart and I haven’t been to Seattle in YEARS. But what about all the smaller towns in North America? Had you told me “SOUTHEASTERN OHIO! BEST TRIP EVER!” I would have rolled my eyes at you when you weren’t looking. Turns out, Southeastern Ohio? BEST TRIP EVER!

We all really like Kansas City too. We’ve never done anything but drive through Omaha and St. Louis and I’ll bet even Oklahoma City could show us a good time.

We’ve romped around Cincy, had way too much fun in Chicago and even had a night to remember in Louisville. Heck, if you’ve never been to Indianapolis, you should really put it on your list. We’re super friendly and have an awful lot for you to do while your here.

Basically what I’m saying is while we may not all agree on which city is the best, we’ll make the best of any place we end up. It’s our gift as a family and it makes for awfully fun time together.

We're all in one picture! It's a miracle!

Radisson has been hosting travelers for 50 years, and to celebrate they’re giving away 50 rooms in 50 days. Guess who’s the giver-awayer today? (Me, it’s me!)

I want to know is where was the best family vacation in North America that you’ve ever had? For me it would be a toss up between my first trip to San Francisco when I was eight and our most recent trip to Ohio. Our trip to Disneyworld was pretty amazing too, then there was that time I got stuck in DC. Or the weekend in Chicago with Addie! Oy. I love to travel. I love to travel with my family, I want you to tell us where to go next!

Leave a comment below answering where the best family vacation you’ve had in North America is and you’ll be entered to win a voucher for a free night at any North American Radisson or Radisson Blu.

Fine Print: One free night voucher is valid for a standard room, double occupancy at any North American Radisson Blu or Radisson hotel of the winner’s choice. The voucher expires one year after issue date. Winner will be chosen at random from eligible entries, contacted by email and have 24 hours to confirm prize acceptance before another winner will be chosen. Giveaway ends at 9 p.m. EST on Sunday December 16, 2012. Disclosure: For participating in this giveaway we will receive three vouchers for stays at a Radisson Hotel in North America of our choice.

 

232 thoughts on “the family vacation debate. (a giveaway sponsored by Radisson)”

  1. I adored Portland, OR and think it is a great place for a couples getaway or a family trip….they have some awesome parks and yummy food.

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  2. When I was 7 (back in the mid-70s), our family of 6 piled in the station wagon and went on a three week trip from Chicago to San Fran. I hope to have that much fun, bickering and beautiful scenery with my family in the next few years.

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  3. When I was a teenager, my family drove from Pennsylvania to South Dakota and back. We had such a blast, it has to be the best!

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  5. I have to say that Avon, Colorado is one of my favorite places to visit. From Beaver Creek Ski Lodge to the small town atmosphere, to the (relatively) short drive from Denver, it is a great place to hit the slopes and relax in the snow, all at the same time!

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  7. Oh man- if I had to pick one place that I loved the most… it’d have to be Philadelphia. So much I loved there- I can’t even begin to list them all!

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  8. Our best family vacation has been to visit both sets of grandparents in central KS. Housing was free, fellowship sweet, food abundant, activities numerous!

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  10. I’d probably have to say it was my honeymoon–split between San Diego and Las Vegas. I hadn’t flown on a plane in years, and going to places that were so different than my blah Northeast home was so exciting. We had a blast…other than getting stuck in Chicago overnight on our way home 😦

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  12. Portland, OR and go out to Seaside OR. it is a very fun city and the ocean is different on the west coast

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  16. My favorite Vacation ever has to be Missouri! We stayed at an amazing lodge and there was so much to do we loved it.

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  17. We love Duluth, MN (Honeymooned just up the north shore in Two Harbors MN!). We haven’t done a family vacation that didn’t involve going to my parents house yet, I am not that brave to do so yet, as our son is almost 3….

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  18. Best vacation was going to Disney World for the first time in 1999 and again in 2000. Never forget the memories!

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  20. We are a road tripping family. Our best trip would have to be our most recent – 4,000 miles, 12 days, 8 national parks and countless hours of fun!

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  22. Grand Mound, WA and the super super super fun Great Wolf Lodge. Also, it’s super close to Seattle which is basically my happy place.

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  23. The best North American vacations were always when we left Ohio to visit my aunt in New Jersey. The car ride seemed to take forever and it seemed no matter when or how often I asked where we were – we were always in Pennsylvania. We stopped at all the same rest stops every year until they became as important a part of the trip as the destination.

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  26. We loved the Black Hills of South Dakota. This area offers history, nature, and enough touristy places to please everyone. While there, we visited Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse Monument, Jewel Cave, Custer State Park (which is amazing), and the Badlands. Highly recommend!

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  29. My favorite family vacation in North America, was a trip we took 5 years ago to Alaska in our motorhome.Took a 6 month trip (3 of which were spent in Alaska) driving from Florida, to Alaska stopping throughout the US, to see all the sights.

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  32. I have fond childhood memories from the 1970s driving in a rented Winnebago from Northern California to Vancouver, hitting so many points in between!

    As an adult, I warmly remember truly-Hawaiian Molokai, seeing the Grand Canyon for the first time, riding the ferries in Seattle, exploring NYC, watching two space shuttle launches from NASA grounds, feeling the need for a translator in Baaahston, Mass…

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  34. Our best family vacation so far has been Orlando as it had things for all ages to do from my 3 year old nephew to 80 year old grandmother.

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  35. Grand Canyon road trip in a minivan with my parents, sisters, and grandparents. Last trip I took with my grandparents.

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  37. Our best family trip….without a doubt, it has to be our first one….the Columbus Zoo a few months ago. Our first time with the girls in a hotel room….couldn’t of had more fun….we even had the hotel pool all to ourselves…it was unforgettable. Although, our second trip to Kalahari was pretty awesome too. We are just beginners in this whole family vacation thing….so far? It’s been great!

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  40. Hocking Hills in Ohio. No comparison! I’m originally from close by there and now live near DC, but we love to go back.

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  42. I don’t really want to enter the contest….I just wanted to let you know that next time you plan on coming to Austin, it would be nice to give you a hug, go see some sights w/the kiddos & eat some tasty Tex-Mex with y’all…all while rockin some fly cowboy boots 🙂 Come visit the ATX!!!

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  46. My mom always did traveling vacations…. Like touring the civil war sites of the southeast 😉 and that was surprisingly fun! I think my favorite vacation was traveling Route 66 from Santa Monica to New Mexico. It was a beautiful trip! And it was just me and my mom when I was in my mid twenties.

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  47. Thanksgiving in Manhattan. Stayed in the Grand Hyatt, Millennium Hilton, and Andaz 5th Avenue. Ate great food for every meal. Walked for miles and miles and miles.

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