Maho Beach, St Maarten - Page 3 - Cruise Line Fans: Cruise Forum, Reviews and Chat From Real Cruisers

bs_outwest · 10-19-2005, 06:07 PM

Thanks for the tip.....I pretty much figured I wouldn't leave anything loose after what I've read.

The drive from Vancouver to Calgary is long, but will be awesome through the Rockies and Coast Mountains. I have never been further east than Calgary, but I would like to see the rest of Canada. Especially the Maritimes. I would also like to go to Toronto and paste some Canucks stickers around

I too prefer to travel south with vacation time......

jstducky · 10-19-2005, 06:13 PM

you canadians are weird! I've traveled through more of Canada than you guys have apparently

I live in year long warm weather and I can't wait to go north!

Brooke - Toronto for the Hockey Hall of Fame?

Isn't the drive between Cal and Van about 14-15 hours??

bs_outwest · 10-19-2005, 06:16 PM

The time to Calgary is about right - I have done it in 10 by myself, very little resting. Travelling with family and for the first time, you will want to stop and enjoy the sights along the way.

It's true, Alisa, I have seen more of the USA and Mexico than I have of Canada......

chasbos · 10-19-2005, 06:19 PM

I pretty much have Ontario covered, but for the rest of the country

I need heat, sun, sand, etc.. and you just can't get that in January - all we get is cold, snow, sleet, hail. Very depressing.

The Hockey Hall of Fame is great - plenty of Leafs stuff

Just had to add that!

Is 14-15 hours a straight drive? We are planning on arriving in Vancouver on a Sunday and taking until Thursday to get to Calgary - is it doable? My kids want to go to the Stampede - they picked that over a vacation south this year. I do not know what got into them!

jstducky · 10-19-2005, 06:21 PM

You guys.... Canada is an amazingly beautiful country. Great views. Everything from ocean, to woods, to mountains and lakes and streams, etc. Enjoy your great land!

I think I should become an honorary Canadian

Some of the best natural scenery I've ever seen can be found in Canada, east coast and west coast!

bs_outwest · 10-19-2005, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by chasbos

IIs 14-15 hours a straight drive? We are planning on arriving in Vancouver on a Sunday and taking until Thursday to get to Calgary - is it doable? My kids want to go to the Stampede - they picked that over a vacation south this year. I do not know what got into them!

Over 4 days, no problem

Stop in the Okanogan, Banff, and even spend your first day in Vancouver!

chasbos · 10-19-2005, 06:30 PM

jstducky - our country is very beautiful.

Could you do something about our crappy winter weather?

jstducky · 10-19-2005, 06:37 PM

lets switch places. i love cold weather. i dont know what snow is unless i drive to the mountains. i much rather take cold weather over warm weather!

bs_outwest · 10-19-2005, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by chasbos

jstducky - our country is very beautiful.

Could you do something about our crappy winter weather?

BC weather is good.......I just mowed my lawn yesterday

bs_outwest · 10-19-2005, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by jstducky

lets switch places. i love cold weather. i dont know what snow is unless i drive to the mountains. i much rather take cold weather over warm weather!

Snow is pretty until you have to shovel three feet of it out of your driveway........

Now, back to St Maarten.......I understand theres a couple of nude beaches???