> Anyone got a good suggestion for
> a two week break in March somewhere
> warm and affordable ? Travelling from
> Glasgow, Scotland
Most of the U.S. will be cold in March except for the southern-most
states and California.
You're on a budget so you'll probably want to stay in the eastern U.S.
since it's closer. The Orlando (Florida) area is popular since it's
near several great theme parks (including Disney World) and within
driving distance of NASA, beaches, and other tourist attractions. In
March the average daily high in Orlando is 79 F (28 C), though it gets
chilly at night.
However, I doubt if the water will be warm enough for swimming in March
unless it's at a heated pool. Also, prices can be high in that area,
but with careful planning you can find reasonable accomidations. There
is a Disney World newsgroup where you could get suggestions on
affordable motels in that area.
Another possibility would be to spend a few days (not the whole 2
weeks) of your trip in New Orleans (average high of 72F in March). It's
a longer flight, but the hotels will probably be offering good deals in
an effort to attract tourists back to the city. Right now the city is
recovering from the recent floods, but the French Quarter is open again
and by March most of the popular tourist areas will probably be going
strong. Also, many of the nearby tourist attractions such as the old
plantations weren't damaged and are open as usual.
James
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