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cbayer

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11. As I get older, I am really loving the immersion experience.

Reply to CTyankee (Reply #10)

Fri Jun 27, 2014, 03:59 PM

Jun 2014

And I have found that what a trip for 2 weeks costs can often be the same price for a much longer stay, if you have the time.

We have been in Mexico the past 6 months and will return there in October for another stint.

As long as there is internet, DH can work and that gives us lots and lots of flexibility.

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Here is my dream trip! [View all] CTyankee Jun 2014 OP

Lovely dream, yank! elleng Jun 2014 #1

Great...my friend Barbara has also been to Carcassonne...I guess it's more popular than CTyankee Jun 2014 #2

Its one of those places I learned about in school(s,) elleng Jun 2014 #3

the castle at carcassonne is where the saying "Kill them all and let the Lord sort them out" CTyankee Jun 2014 #4

The Loire Valley is divine! I've been on an Elderhostel trip to that area, highly recommended. northoftheborder Jun 2014 #5

I have taken 5 trips with Road Scholar! I love their programs! CTyankee Jun 2014 #7

Nice! cbayer Jun 2014 #6

I called and asked. They do pair you up with another single who wants to share a room but if CTyankee Jun 2014 #8

I really hope you go for it. cbayer Jun 2014 #9

thanks, I'm actually not going to Europe this fall... CTyankee Jun 2014 #10

As I get older, I am really loving the immersion experience. cbayer Jun 2014 #11

wow, terrific! I agree that the investment in airfare is a big number... CTyankee Jun 2014 #13

having it cover airfare helps a lot. It looks like a really fun trip uppityperson Jun 2014 #12