I live in Chicago and the winter is really starting to get me down.

I have the winter blues and I think I need to get away.

Can't afford a full vacation to Hawaii, but am looking to escape to a warmer state for a few days.

Do any of you know of a good place to rent a room and BBQ in the sun?

Mags

I'm right there with you. I need a vacation also. In two weeks me and my husband want to go somewhere. I need to get away.

Texas is nice, but it is in the 30's today. Tomorrow it is suppose to be in the 70's.

I live in Phoenix, AZ and its about 70 degrees here! Beautiful sunny days and cool (barely need a light sweater) at night.

Spring training for San Diego Padres, Seattle Mariners are also a great, affordable way to catch a major league game if you like baseball.

Sending you warm thoughts!

Check the charter flights to Cancun - alot of people are avoiding it this year because of the hurricane.

When you get to Cancun, take a cab to Puerto Lopez (about $20)

Get on the ferry to Isla Mujeres. ($3) When you get off, across the street is the Hotel Gomez - very nice rooms for about $50. Nice balcony and patio areas on each floor - to watch traffic, read books, play yatzee, etc. If you want some thing cheaper, turn left at the ferry station and walk about 2 or 3 blocks. the Vista Mar hotel will be about $25 a night.

After you check in, put on your swimsuit, walk to the North Beach. Either rent chairs, umbrella, etc or go to Sergios and order a drink and use their free chairs.

If you go, pm me and I will give you additional ideas on places to eat, best margaritas, etc.

Or if you want to go see the ruins, from Cancun, head to Chichen Itza then to Merida. I can also give you directions.

I think I am going to try to get prices for Cancun. I have been once and had a blast. Let's try to get a group together for March.