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Hi all,
I have the vague outline of a vacation in mind, the problem is that I don't know where to go to find the particular combination of elements that I'm looking for. I hope that those familiar with travel to Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America or perhaps Hawaii may be able to help!
I would like to spend a week or two in January or February at a location with the following elements:
- Somewhere warm but not super hot, 25C/80F is great, 35C/95F not so much.
- An oceanside location - I don't need pristine white sand beaches, rocky shorelines are fine, but I want to be near the ocean so that I can walk along the shore and, ideally, see the water from wherever I'm staying.
- Easy access to a decent gym and a yoga studio that runs daily classes. I'm *not* looking for a programmed yoga retreat, just someplace that I can do drop-in to get my stretch on.
- Easy access to restaurants offering healthy food - lots of fruit, veg and fish!
- I would favor reasonably priced and casual over expensive and luxe. I'm not looking for pampering or indulgence, and I don't plan to party, beyond the odd cocktail.
I'm not completely against an all-inclusive resort but would generally prefer to stay in a town or village with good walkability. Lodgings don't have to be waterfront but should be in sight of the ocean - a balcony or patio with ocean view would be stellar.
Non-essential but nice to haves would include availability of SUP rentals and good places for a novice to go SUPing, and not-too-lengthy travel times from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada - someplace fairly easy to get to would be great!
All suggestions welcome!
Thanks,
Hal
I have the vague outline of a vacation in mind, the problem is that I don't know where to go to find the particular combination of elements that I'm looking for. I hope that those familiar with travel to Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America or perhaps Hawaii may be able to help!
I would like to spend a week or two in January or February at a location with the following elements:
- Somewhere warm but not super hot, 25C/80F is great, 35C/95F not so much.
- An oceanside location - I don't need pristine white sand beaches, rocky shorelines are fine, but I want to be near the ocean so that I can walk along the shore and, ideally, see the water from wherever I'm staying.
- Easy access to a decent gym and a yoga studio that runs daily classes. I'm *not* looking for a programmed yoga retreat, just someplace that I can do drop-in to get my stretch on.
- Easy access to restaurants offering healthy food - lots of fruit, veg and fish!
- I would favor reasonably priced and casual over expensive and luxe. I'm not looking for pampering or indulgence, and I don't plan to party, beyond the odd cocktail.
I'm not completely against an all-inclusive resort but would generally prefer to stay in a town or village with good walkability. Lodgings don't have to be waterfront but should be in sight of the ocean - a balcony or patio with ocean view would be stellar.
Non-essential but nice to haves would include availability of SUP rentals and good places for a novice to go SUPing, and not-too-lengthy travel times from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada - someplace fairly easy to get to would be great!
All suggestions welcome!
Thanks,
Hal
