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Title: Whats better: A day at the beach or lodging at the poconos?
Post by: selene12171 on October 05, 2011, 05:44:09 am
I actually perfer lodging at the poconos  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Whats better: A day at the beach or lodging at the poconos?
Post by: lorettahknox on October 05, 2011, 06:32:36 am
It depends what time of year it is. In late spring and all summer long it's got to be the beach! It's awesome! There is so much action going on and everything is so beautiful. I love the beach! 8) It just rocks! However, when winter's chill hits the air or on a beautiful fall day there is nothing like the Pennsylvania Poconos. Ahhhh! I can't decide, I like them both.
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Post by: southernhorizons on October 05, 2011, 07:59:12 am
I'd say the beach, because I love the ocean. If I was going to stay in the mountains somewhere, I wouldn't choose the Poconos, I'd go to the Blue Ridge mountains in Virginia.
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Post by: eman27 on October 05, 2011, 08:17:35 am
I would probably prefer a day at the beach but I wouldn't mind lodging during the winter and having some hot cocoa!
Title: Re: Whats better: A day at the beach or lodging at the poconos?
Post by: selene12171 on October 05, 2011, 08:47:57 am
I used to love the beach but had a horrible experience  :crybaby2: I went in the water and got knocked downed 4 times!!! I have been petrified of the ocean ever since (lol!!) but I love getting a tan! But lodging during a cold winter warms me up inside and its the best time to catch up on conversation with a loved one or friends. I guess it depends on which weather you prefer  :D
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Post by: dreamyxo on October 05, 2011, 08:54:16 am
Beach.  I've never been to the Poconos but I'm not a mountain person. 
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Post by: g0ku4life on October 05, 2011, 09:44:45 am
I've never been to the Poconos, and since I don't really care for the NE in general I'll take the beach in the Southeast
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Post by: bowrunner on October 05, 2011, 09:54:46 am
I love the mountains but have never been to the Poconos so I'll go with the beach.
Title: Re: Whats better: A day at the beach or lodging at the poconos?
Post by: gazikas on October 05, 2011, 11:47:59 am
I had planned a vacation in August to go to the Poconos for the first time.  Cancelled so I could help family out that week.  The reason I planned on the mountains was the heat and humidity was so ridiculous.  I think we would have enjoyed the Poconos more and been more comfortable.  Still look forward to a trip there.  Nobody I know has ever been there.  I wonder if it is much different than the Smokey Mountains that is only an hour or so away from me.
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Post by: aggie49 on October 05, 2011, 02:31:07 pm
this is a tough one for me i used to live in the poconos and i live in tampa fl now so i would have to say the ppol i am not in to getting sand kicked in my face and feeling like i haven't shower but thats just me i don't like the cold anymore but i would have to say the poconos it is so preety up there
Title: Re: Whats better: A day at the beach or lodging at the poconos?
Post by: selene12171 on October 06, 2011, 05:50:54 am
I agree, sand is probably one of the negative of going to the beach! At least lodging you can stay warm and cozy and sip hot cocoa  ;D
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Post by: Gerianne on October 06, 2011, 07:22:10 am
 a day at the beach!
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Post by: GramPolly3 on October 06, 2011, 07:25:12 am
Both, for me. The beach in the summer and the Poconos in the fall--when the leaves are changing color.
Title: Re: Whats better: A day at the beach or lodging at the poconos?
Post by: kqa on October 06, 2011, 08:25:25 am
Depends on the time of year.  I live on the gulf coast but the mountains are fabulous too!
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Post by: Lindaroof on October 06, 2011, 10:47:28 am
Siesta Key Beach, Florida, the fine white sand is awesome! Give me the beach anyday.  :wave:
Title: Re: Whats better: A day at the beach or lodging at the poconos?
Post by: woods6 on October 07, 2011, 03:19:58 pm
Day at the beach if there was one near me :angry7:
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Post by: melinder on October 07, 2011, 06:14:36 pm
I'd rather go lodging at the poconos
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Post by: alina6 on October 07, 2011, 06:38:08 pm
90 degrees, 90% humidity, waves rolling gentle onto the sand - the beach 363 days a year. The only two days I would rather be in the poconos is when the sprint cup race is there.
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Post by: rusgiftsaolcom on October 07, 2011, 06:44:23 pm
If the weather is nice I prefer going to the poconos. There's more to do than just sitting on the sand or swimming in the water.
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Post by: froggylover227 on October 07, 2011, 07:13:38 pm
Lodging at the Poconos. I actually did this a couple years ago with my now-husband (he was just a boyfriend back then!) and it was really fun. We went snow-tubing, and had a blast!
Title: Re: Whats better: A day at the beach or lodging at the poconos?
Post by: Ittai on October 08, 2011, 04:21:00 pm
both. when it nice and hot, the beach. when it's warm or cold at the lodge :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Whats better: A day at the beach or lodging at the poconos?
Post by: itzkt on October 09, 2011, 10:40:07 am
poconos
Title: Re: Whats better: A day at the beach or lodging at the poconos?
Post by: selene12171 on October 11, 2011, 05:34:45 am
hmmm I guess it all depends for certain individuals.... I saw a post that someone doesn't have the opportunity to go to the beach, since I am around the beach and its the norm to go in the summer, I have gotten used to it and would like to experience something different. I went to the poconos with my boyfriend last year for my birthday and I feel it was more intimate, more fun and I love snow!! I just had an awesome experience with visiting the poconos so I have become very one sided lol
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Post by: heartofphila on October 11, 2011, 08:10:14 am
I like the beach because there's also the boardwalk with lots of stuff to do.
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Post by: samiole32 on October 11, 2011, 08:31:10 am
last weekend I went to the gulfport. MS beach its like an hour and half driving from home and we spent the whole weekend their, The beach was great specially for the little girls 2 and 5 years old. we stayed at the courtyard hotel and the girls loved the swimming pool and the atmosphere but nothing compared to their happiness playing in the sand and water on the beach. me too I love beaches a lot
So I would choose the beach :)
Title: Re: Whats better: A day at the beach or lodging at the poconos?
Post by: diala84 on October 11, 2011, 11:25:39 am
What is the poconos? Well I guess I choose the beach since I haven't even heard of the alternative. =)
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Post by: pfrancis001 on October 12, 2011, 03:10:34 pm
I WOULD LOVE THE BEACH BUT TOO FAR FOR ME.  SO I'LL GO SIT BY THE POOL INSTEAD . LOL
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Post by: jessicaroselorr on October 12, 2011, 03:50:40 pm
I prefer the beach. I have never really been an out doors kind of girl though. I guess the beach is all I can handle! lol
Title: Re: Whats better: A day at the beach or lodging at the poconos?
Post by: gazikas on October 13, 2011, 06:19:55 am
What is the poconos? Well I guess I choose the beach since I haven't even heard of the alternative. =)

The Poconos are the mountains in Pennsylvania.  A lot of lodges and some all inclusive resorts are what I have seen the most about.  Seems pricey but "interesting" accommodations and the price when it includes meals and some entertainment etc aren't that bad.  I am curious to check it out some day but have never been there.  I had alway heard of the Poconos and I have only heard positive things about the place.  Yet I have never heard any specifics from anyone . . . maybe because of the "interesting" accomodations.  LOL
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Post by: madeara on October 13, 2011, 06:46:25 am
A day at the beach.
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Post by: Heather721 on October 13, 2011, 09:01:08 am
Def a day at the beach. I'm a florida girl.
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Post by: dracorium on October 14, 2011, 02:32:34 am
BEACH
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Post by: dbsaus1 on October 14, 2011, 07:53:26 am
I used to love the beach but had a horrible experience  :crybaby2: I went in the water and got knocked downed 4 times!!! I have been petrified of the ocean ever since (lol!!) but I love getting a tan! But lodging during a cold winter warms me up inside and its the best time to catch up on conversation with a loved one or friends. I guess it depends on which weather you prefer  :D

Only 4 times?  The beaches near us have very rough surf. Even the best of swimmers get knocked down several times.

I love the beach but no longer go in the water like I used to. If I fall I will not get back up.

We should take a trip to the Poconos. It is only 3 hrs from us and would be a nice weekend trip. :)