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Where to go on vacation this summer

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Krokodile
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Alright guys I just landed a pretty ballin job for this coming summer so before going back to school I want to relax and spend a week or so at some epic place.

Things I'm looking for:
-Ocean with beautiful crystal clear water
-Big ass waves/good surfing
-Cliff diving
-Scuba diving
-Preferably outside the US (aka drinking age of <21)
-Jungles or volcanoes or something else equally sweet
-Babes
-Less crowds & tourists = better
-No shit third world accommodations - I don't need a 5-star hotel but don't want to stay in a shack with no plumbing/electricity/etc.

Which place meets these specifications?  Cost doesn't matter to an extent... but I don't wanna be throwing down like 5 grand for this.
Oct 25 2011 11:36PM
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howlongcanausern
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costa rica
Oct 25 2011 11:37PM
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MatRich
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I didnt read anything but all i have to say is hood!
Oct 25 2011 11:48PM
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Banane.
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Ibiza
Oct 25 2011 11:51PM
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Aidan-G
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Libya. I hear it's nice this time of year
Oct 25 2011 11:52PM
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bibs_skibum
Posts: 4462 - Karma: 449
thailand
Oct 25 2011 11:54PM
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Wesley.P
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costa rica. go now. run as fast as you can and dont stop for anybody.
Oct 25 2011 11:57PM
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Mr.Huck
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IDK. Maybe it's just my mood, but this struck me as odd.

This is NS, it's late October, outside my window in Denver it's snowing ... and you're asking about where to go on vacation next summer. The first thing I thought was, this guy has to be from Australia and his season just ended.

No hate, just saying. Summer is the last thing on my mind right now.
Oct 26 2011 12:04AM
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exile_ch
Posts: 715 - Karma: 609
One word:

Indonesia

Beautiful beaches
AMAZING surfing
Cliff diving
Scuba diving
drinking age seems to be around 10 years old
unlimited number of volcanoes that you can climb (bromo, merapi etc)
jungle everywhere
CHEAP AS FUCK
12 billion islands
So many CHICKS, locals and a LOT of Australians if you go to Bali.
Less tourists than Thailand.. And almost no tourist if you stay on Java, Sumatra and such (avoiding Bali, Kuta and such)
2 of the most amazing temple in the world (Borobudur & Prambanan)
TASTY food
Lots of Bars and club
Beach parties every fucking day
Go there, rent a motorbike for 1$ a day and PROFIT dude..

The only thing would be the flight, but I'm sure you could find a nice deal for less than a grand.
After that it's C.H.E.A.P

so there you go, no excuse.. GO THERE. NOW.

IN THE MEAN TIME: STFU
Oct 26 2011 12:14AM
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POWDER.RANGER
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new zealand in late august, has most of all that and you can add skiing to your list
Oct 26 2011 12:14AM
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hollygrove
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Everything said was on point. Definitely recommend everything Indo has to offer.

But Indonesia definitely isnt that cheap, at least not compared to everywhere else around there. I did Thailand, Laos, Malaysia, Cambodia, and Indo on my trip and I found Indo to be on average the most expensive. But yes, go there and you wil enjoy yourself.
Oct 26 2011 12:18AM
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Shark.
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mr. huck is right. you're stoopid thinking about summer right now. and fuck all that shit you want to do, go to hood.

actually, I changed my mind, don't come to hood, you'll just make the line longer for me.
Oct 26 2011 12:45AM
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skier_boy26
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thailand and malaysia. the surf might not be the best, but the rest is.
Oct 26 2011 12:47AM
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LineAddiction9
Posts: 616 - Karma: 12
The island of Tahiti or The island of Kauai I live in Kauai and its the greatest place on earth
Oct 26 2011 12:51AM
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Krokodile
Posts: 350 - Karma: 40
So apparently people aren't allowed to be interested in anything other than skiing on here.  I didn't say I was booking a trip tonight.  Just interested in other peoples' experiences.

As for the people who gave legit recs, thanks and +k, I think I will look into the SE Asia islands and see what looks good.
Oct 26 2011 1:25AM
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exile_ch
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You're right in a way, Indonesia can be expensive as well if you stick with Bali/Kuta and stay in high end hotels.

As for the rest, I found Thailand a lil more expensive than Indo, but Laos and Cambodia are cheaper yes. Both of those countries are amazing as well and everybody should check out Laos and Cambodia before it becomes too touristy.

But as far as what the OP asked, Indo seems like the better choice compared to the rest of SE Asia.

And if he end up going there, please do not miss on the Dieng Plateau. It's in the middle of Java, at around 2000m high, with volcanoes and natural volcanic hot springs. The way there is AMAZING with some of the most beautiful scenery I've seen in my life (and trust me I've seen a bunch). It's out of the backpacker trail so you'll have to stop at train station in the middle of no where, take some local bus on some sketchy roads but that's what nice about it. You'll remember it till the rest of you life.

If you need more info about SE Asia, feel free to ask. There seem to be some member who know their stuff in the thread (hollygrove and such), take advantage of it.

ps: buy some lonelyplanet guide book.
Oct 26 2011 2:52AM
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hollygrove
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Totally agree. If you want the whole "holy shit im in a jungle wonder land, everywhere i look is mind blowingly awesome life is amazing" Indo definitely stands out in the South East Asia region. Wish I had spent some time in other places in Indo, I was only on Bali for a short ime, but was on the Gili islands for a while then spent like a mont in Kuta, Lombok. Anyone who goes there HAS to go to Lombok, fucking loved that island - so rugged and to the basics, it was definitely one of my favorite places from my trip. And get there fast! Right now an international airport is being built on Lombok so pretty soon it'll be the next Bali!
Oct 26 2011 11:00AM
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7springsprod
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Belize!  My grandparents live there and its a ball every time.  Its extremely similar to Mexico and Costa Rica except its about 1/10 the price and only downside is that the reef blocks the waves and beaches aren't huge.  It's beautiful there. Jungle, EPIC snorkeling/scuba diving.  Its boss there.
Oct 26 2011 11:14AM
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Mr.Huck
Posts: 6096 - Karma: 14,896
I was just giving you a little shit. This is what is going on outside my house right now:

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Oct 26 2011 11:39AM
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Krokodile
Posts: 350 - Karma: 40
Haha not you, the guy who called me stupid and said fuck everything I wanted to do.

And your picture = very jelly.
Oct 26 2011 2:04PM
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jibnut
Posts: 3038 - Karma: 304
Become a cowboy, vacation in Texas
Oct 26 2011 2:31PM
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grown-ninja
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just got back from 3 weeks in costa/panama.

if you wana rock, go to bocas del toro panama, 50 cent beers, 2 bucks is the most you'll spend on a beer if there are no deals going on, super pretty women all over the place, beaches are out of control beautiful, fried chicken is unreal and cheep.

bud and coke (if thats your thing) both cost 4 bucks a gram

you can go crazy partying with transportation (water taxis) and not spend more than 20 bucks a night.

Doesnt hurt you can snag a nice private double hostal for under 25 bucks a night.  Yea its not $ 1.5 a night like it is in thailand/cambodia but is also doesnt cost $ 1000 to get there.  you can get to costa/panama for about 400 round trip.


thailand, loas, vietnam, and cambodia-are my next trip.  Hoping to do 3 months backpacking between indian and thailand, loas, vietnam, and cambodia


Oct 26 2011 3:19PM
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