Travel Location - Where To Go?

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I've got a 4 days off in February and then 2 weeks off work late March.

If I was to go somewhere in Feb I would like to leave Thursday evening / Friday morning then arrive back in the UK Monday afternoon / night.

I love shooting landscapes and scenic things. I love greens in landscapes, water and dramatic mountains or hills.

Now I just need some ideas on where to go. Any hotel location would have to be very, very close to the scenic area that is to be shot - walking distance in a few hours really, and for the country to be safe and not hostile to photographers.

I have been thinking of Spain, France, Italy, USA or New Zealand (but I think that's to far to travel for February). Canada of course sticks out in my mind, but I am not a fan of bears. Thought about Norway and Denmark, but again I am not sure. I think if I was going in Feb for 4 days Spain could be a good option, but not sure where in Spain.

Anywhere I go would have to be reasonably priced to a few hundred (flight & accommodation and it will just be by myself). I have travelled before, but only with family so going on my own is a little daunting.

Don't know if anyone knows a good site for such things or has any advice they can give me, all is appreciated.

Cheers.
 
Bergamo is a cheap option with Ryanair but I'd recommend a car when you get there. Lake Iseo is nearby and so is Lake Como. The only rider I'd add is that the weather in February there might be little better than here - but with just a weekend available ...

Just found a gallery of some of my pics from that region: (October 2008) http://www.pbase.com/tirc/italy08
 
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grum said:
Switzerland? http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=288083

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Stunning pictures, but I am not that big a fan of snow to be honest. I admit pics liek yours are beautiful and have a awesome feel to them, but I prefer snowless images.

I seen some images of Spain and Italy for that matter of huge farms of fruit trees or veine yard as well as Spanish towns with farms and old structures. Something like that would be beautiful.

I do have driving license, but I hate driving.
 
Just saw your March fortnight - I'd head for Florida or California.

Loads of wildlife to shoot in Florida - and my last trip to Ca was a road trip around Arizona for 10 days - http://www.pbase.com/tirc/caaz09 but yoy hate driving - so USA is definitely out unless you hit NYC, Washington DC or Philadelphia. You can do all 3 by Amtrak (rail)
 
tirc83 said:
Just saw your March fortnight - I'd head for Florida or California.

Loads of wildlife to shoot in Florida - and my last trip to Ca was a road trip around Arizona for 10 days - http://www.pbase.com/tirc/caaz09 but yoy hate driving - so USA is definitely out unless you hit NYC, Washington DC or Philadelphia. You can do all 3 by Amtrak (rail)
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I've been Florida a lot when I was younger, but not been for around ten years and have to say I loved the people, and everything about it. Though am not to interested in the wild life and feels bit too touristy for me.

I'd love California or even Arizona, but think that maybe bit to pricy for me. Hawai is a must for me at sometime in my life, just because I love the show 'Lost'. Think maybe stick to Europe.
 
jpwild said:
I've been Florida a lot when I was younger, but not been for around ten years and have to say I loved the people, and everything about it. Though am not to interested in the wild life and feels bit too touristy for me.

I'd love California or even Arizona, but think that maybe bit to pricy for me. Hawai is a must for me at sometime in my life, just because I love the show 'Lost'. Think maybe stick to Europe.
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I think you must mean Orlando ;-)

No I meant Florida - it's vast and very rural for the most part.
 
Skye for your Feb trip ;)

It has the mountains, waterfalls etc and is very safe. You'd have to drive though.
 
My budget could be varied. I don't have an idea how much it would cost me for say 5 days in the USA or Thailand for example. Including spending money I probs have a budget of around £1,500 - £2,000. However, if I can get somewhere for half that then that's much better. That's for the two week thing though. Maybe even 5 days at one place then come back to UK for a day or so then fly out somewhere else for 5 days.

I think for Feb I may stick to the UK.
 
jpwild said:
My budget could be varied. I don't have an idea how much it would cost me for say 5 days in the USA or Thailand for example. Including spending money I probs have a budget of around £1,500 - £2,000. However, if I can get somewhere for half that then that's much better. That's for the two week thing though. Maybe even 5 days at one place then come back to UK for a day or so then fly out somewhere else for 5 days.

I think for Feb I may stick to the UK.
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Good idea, dedicate the longer trip to a couple of locations, it won't be so rushed!
 
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Good idea, dedicate the longer trip to a couple of locations, it won't be so rushed!
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Still intrigued by Spain for for a few night in Feb'. Just looking on Google earth at the more rural areas, i think, and that scenery and everything looks stunning. Of course, I wont be driving so getting to such locations could be a problem unless hotel nearby. Using google earth is too much of a tease.
 
jpwild said:
Still intrigued by Spain for for a few night in Feb'. Just looking on Google earth at the more rural areas, i think, and that scenery and everything looks stunning. Of course, I wont be driving so getting to such locations could be a problem unless hotel nearby. Using google earth is too much of a tease.
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You're only option really is a car IMO.
 
jpwild said:
I've got a 4 days off in February and then 2 weeks off work late March.

If I was to go somewhere in Feb I would like to leave Thursday evening / Friday morning then arrive back in the UK Monday afternoon / night.

I love shooting landscapes and scenic things. I love greens in landscapes, water and dramatic mountains or hills.

Now I just need some ideas on where to go. Any hotel location would have to be very, very close to the scenic area that is to be shot - walking distance in a few hours really, and for the country to be safe and not hostile to photographers.

I have been thinking of Spain, France, Italy, USA or New Zealand (but I think that's to far to travel for February).

FYI NZ flights alone will be around a grand, plus or minus a few quid, but certainly not achievable on your later stated budget with enough for hotel etc left ;(


Cheers.
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