Suggestions for a Winter Trip

I've finally convinced Susan to fly (she hasn't flown in over 20 years)
and we're planning a Winter trip, probably sometime between mid January
and February. I'm looking for some suggestions. Looking for warmth, some
fishing, things to see, snorkeling or ??? New Zealand is appealing to
us both, but after such a long flight, I don't think I'd ever get her
back on a plane and we'd be stuck there (which may not be a terrible
thing). The point being that a long flight probably isn't a good idea
since I'd like to do this again. I want to avoid a heavy tourist area.
I'd prefer something like a fishing village or some other place with
some native character. Don't need "fancy" accommodations, but safe and
clean.

Willi

On Mon, 22 Sep 2003 12:57:53 -0600, Willi wrote:

I've finally convinced Susan to fly (she hasn't flown in over 20 years)
and we're planning a Winter trip, probably sometime between mid January
and February. I'm looking for some suggestions.

Ambergris Caye, Belize.
--
Charlie...

Maybe the Gulf Coast of Fl would fit the bill. You can go as cheaply or as
upscale as you like. The area I fish is wadeable all year round with
multiple species that you can lie to and entice onto your hook. The area is
also within spitting distance of great beaches that offer opportunities to
defeat jet lag and entertain your mind and eyes.

There's no village per se, but lots of folks here will help you find the
fish. You're only a short hop from the Bahamas then if you want to snorkle
reefs.

--

----
Stev Lenon 91B20 '68-'69
Drowning flies to Darkstar
Save a cow, eat a PETA

http://web.tampabay.rr.com/stevglo/i...age92kword.htm

Willi wrote:

I've finally convinced Susan to fly (she hasn't flown in over 20 years)
and we're planning a Winter trip, probably sometime between mid January
and February. I'm looking for some suggestions. Looking for warmth, some
fishing, things to see, snorkeling or ??? New Zealand is appealing to
us both, but after such a long flight, I don't think I'd ever get her
back on a plane and we'd be stuck there (which may not be a terrible
thing). The point being that a long flight probably isn't a good idea
since I'd like to do this again. I want to avoid a heavy tourist area.
I'd prefer something like a fishing village or some other place with
some native character. Don't need "fancy" accommodations, but safe and
clean.

Willi


If you want some good salt water fly fishing try Casa Blanca Lodge,
south of Cancun. My wife has been with me twice and enjoyed the trip
greatly. It is located on the south side of Ascension Bay just north of
belize. Bone fish, Permit with an occasional Tarpon.

Jack in TN.

Norton 2003 scanned. Virus free, I hope.

Do you have any info on the Miami area fishing? I've got a few days in the
area and was thinking of some fishing, but don't know what might be good
there.
"slenon" wrote in message
...
Maybe the Gulf Coast of Fl would fit the bill. You can go as cheaply or
as
upscale as you like. The area I fish is wadeable all year round with
multiple species that you can lie to and entice onto your hook. The area
is
also within spitting distance of great beaches that offer opportunities to
defeat jet lag and entertain your mind and eyes.

There's no village per se, but lots of folks here will help you find the
fish. You're only a short hop from the Bahamas then if you want to
snorkle
reefs.

--

----
Stev Lenon 91B20 '68-'69
Drowning flies to Darkstar
Save a cow, eat a PETA

http://web.tampabay.rr.com/stevglo/i...age92kword.htm

"Willi" wrote in message
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I've finally convinced Susan to fly (she hasn't flown in over 20 years)
and we're planning a Winter trip, probably sometime between mid January
and February. I'm looking for some suggestions. Looking for warmth, some
fishing, things to see, snorkeling or ??? New Zealand is appealing to
us both, but after such a long flight, I don't think I'd ever get her
back on a plane and we'd be stuck there (which may not be a terrible
thing). The point being that a long flight probably isn't a good idea
since I'd like to do this again. I want to avoid a heavy tourist area.
I'd prefer something like a fishing village or some other place with
some native character. Don't need "fancy" accommodations, but safe and
clean.

Ever think about South Africa, Willi? The flight is a bit longish (14 hours
from Atlanta), but that just adds an exotic flavor to it, and once you
arrive prices are about 2/3 what they are in the US, and the region is very
beautiful, first-world, with anything you want in the way of rental cars,
food and accomodation. There is a great fishing region about 2 hours NE of
Johannesburg that you can take a scenic road up to, and I rented a very nice
cabin there for $20 a night, maid included. You can take a side trip to
Krueger park and see the lions and elephants, and you can fish for browns,
bows and yellows in stocked ponds or streams.

--riverman

Willi,

Some nice fishing villages I have visited:

Isla Holbox, MX Yucatan

Cay Caulker, Belize

Placencia, Belize



Ambergris Cay, Belize, has gotten to be a little upscale in comparison to
the above villages but is a great place as is Isla Cozumel, MX Yucatan.

Ascension Bay, MX Yucatan, is a wonderful place as well.

All this is on the web. Let me know if you need any advise as you get closer
to your decision.

--
Bill Kiene

Kiene's Fly Shop
Sacramento, CA
www.kiene.com

"Willi" wrote in message
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I've finally convinced Susan to fly (she hasn't flown in over 20 years)
and we're planning a Winter trip, probably sometime between mid January
and February. I'm looking for some suggestions. Looking for warmth, some
fishing, things to see, snorkeling or ??? New Zealand is appealing to
us both, but after such a long flight, I don't think I'd ever get her
back on a plane and we'd be stuck there (which may not be a terrible
thing). The point being that a long flight probably isn't a good idea
since I'd like to do this again. I want to avoid a heavy tourist area.
I'd prefer something like a fishing village or some other place with
some native character. Don't need "fancy" accommodations, but safe and
clean.

Willi

Willi wrote:

I've finally convinced Susan to fly (she hasn't flown in over 20 years)
and we're planning a Winter trip, probably sometime between mid January
and February. I'm looking for some suggestions. Looking for warmth, some
fishing, things to see, snorkeling or ??? New Zealand is appealing to
us both, but after such a long flight, I don't think I'd ever get her
back on a plane and we'd be stuck there (which may not be a terrible
thing). The point being that a long flight probably isn't a good idea
since I'd like to do this again. I want to avoid a heavy tourist area.
I'd prefer something like a fishing village or some other place with
some native character. Don't need "fancy" accommodations, but safe and
clean.

Not much to see but the sky and the trees and the sea, but for laid
back, low-key, snorkeling, fishing and snoozing, you may want to look at
Tobacco Cay, Belize.

JR

Willi wrote:

I've finally convinced Susan to fly (she hasn't flown in over 20 years)
and we're planning a Winter trip, probably sometime between mid January
and February. I'm looking for some suggestions. Looking for warmth, some
fishing, things to see, snorkeling or ??? New Zealand is appealing to
us both, but after such a long flight, I don't think I'd ever get her
back on a plane and we'd be stuck there (which may not be a terrible
thing). The point being that a long flight probably isn't a good idea
since I'd like to do this again. I want to avoid a heavy tourist area.
I'd prefer something like a fishing village or some other place with
some native character. Don't need "fancy" accommodations, but safe and
clean.

One of the best kept secrets in Montana is how well the upper Gallatin
fishes in the winter. You can't fish in the Park but you'll have the
water between the Park boundary and here http://www.rainbowranch.com/
virtually all to yourself. I highly recommend The Rainbow Ranch. I spent
a week there two winters ago and it was very comfortable. The restaurant
is as good as any I've ever encountered in Montana.

As for other things to do, you can ski in the Park if you like backcountry
skiing, there's groomed trails nearby if you like regular skinny skis, a
snowcoach tour of the Park is just down the road in West Yellowstone and
for weird and exotic native "character" you can go up to the ski resort in
Big Sky one night and party with the snowboarders. (Well, either that or
drive over and fish DePuy's with Warren. ;-)

--
Ken Fortenberry

rw wrote:

... It is, however, a great
place for an elitist dilettante with more money than sense.

So, you've been there, I take it.

--
Ken Fortenberry- they must have raised the rates since I was there ;-)