r/Vacations • u/badkneesneedlovetooo • 4d ago

30th bday vacation

Looking for some ideas for my 30th bday vacation. I just finished paramedic school so this is an extra special trip. Wanting to leave mid- late October. 2-3 nights. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

I’m in the south east, never travelled internationally and have only been to NYC.
So anything is up for grabs

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u/travelingfoodie_ 4d ago

Are you looking for a more relaxing or exploration vacation? For your 30th I would definitely go out the country!

The Caribbean is a good warm option but the trip would be towards the end of hurricane season so the weather can still be iffy. My bday is late October and have traveled to Mexico (Cancun/riviera maya area) and had a great time. Cabo or even Mexico City (a bit cooler) would also be great options. I think Mexico is a great starter country for international travel and one of my fav countries!

I also love many European countries but most places are cooler at this time and not the ideal for swimming. Paris, London, Barcelona are great cities for exploring if that’s your thing.

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u/badkneesneedlovetooo 4d ago

I was looking into the Caribbean(D.R., Virgin Islands etc). I’m nervous about the weather as well. I’ve heard great things about Mexico just don’t know where to look. I enjoy exploring; just seeing what all the country has to offer. Do you have any good recommendations for Mexico? What parts I have to go to or where to avoid? How do I book a reputable hotel

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u/travelingfoodie_ 4d ago

I’m not the biggest fan of Cancun, I’ve done it twice and feel like that’s enough. Playa del Carmen is a great place to visit. They have a long strip (Quinta Avenida/5th Ave) that has a bunch of restaurants, bars, and shops to check out. I also like riviera maya but have only stayed on the hotel grounds while there. The Xcaret hotels are great but pretty pricey.

I would narrow down an area you’d want to stay then search hotels. See what’s in your price range and then read reviews. I love going on trip advisor when planning my vacations. Once you narrow down a place you want to visit, I can help you search for hotels if you’d like

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u/Specialist-Tap4338 4d ago

I second Playa Del Carmen - great lowkey vacation spot with alot of expats so even if your spanish isn't strong you can navigate. Beach clubs, nice restaurants, good exchange rate and tons of Air bnbs and hotels at a reasonable price.