Handling pricey east coast vacations

January 6, 2009

East Coast Destinations for Pricey Vacations

If you feel the urge to explore, why not splurge? And why not spend it all exploring the Pacific East Coast? A full wallet will get you to a whole lot of places and plenty of things to see, hear, feel, taste and experience. Here are some of the South Carolina tourism vacations you might want to take in the Coast:

White water rafting

For the very adventurous and those seeking thrill rides, try shooting the rapids on Dead or Kennebec rivers and exchanging less-than-deadly paintball firepower in the forests of Maine. Packages are usually offered as day-long trips and it costs only from around $115 to $160 per person, a sumptuous lunch included.

Nantucket luxury beach hotel

Massachusetts vacations are wonderful! So there's a huge crowd vying for the same spot on the beach as you? Stay away from the madding crowd and head off for a pricey vacation at the Cliffside Beach Club. Your accommodation will allow you to open your front door and walk directly on the beach, unhampered by the other sunburned bodies.

All modern luxuries are included in the package including Wi-Fi access for those who can't not get connected and flatscreen TV, in case you need to know what's going on in the world outside. Pools are heated and their hydrotherapy hot tubs are huge enough to fit a family of five, with plenty of room to move. Accommodations cost from a low of $450 a night and around $3,150 a week.

Butler beach

Newport, Rhode Island is famous for its scenic beaches. If you want a pricey (and lazy) beach vacation that offers plenty of privacy and laid-back pleasure, try the Chanler, located at Cliff Walk. If you're with your significant other, hire a beach butler for only $85 and let him chauffeur you to the beach of your choice. Sit back and take in the view – your butler will take care of everything for you. At its low end, this will cost you around $600 a night. High-end accommodations are charged at around $1,300 a night.

Get deserted

So you've always dreamed of being cast away on a desert island. Although the desert island part requirement isn't met, you'll find that a stay at Chanterelle Island will more than make up for it. The perfect Maine vacation, at just 12 acres, the island is perfect for a private getaway (no, you don't rent just a cottage, you rent the whole island), quite fitting if you simply want to get 'lost'.

The amenities are far from shabby, however because you can go kayaking, boating or even play a game of badminton and croquet. There are no televisions, though and forget about Wi-Fi connections. You're here to get lost, right? This is one pricey vacation you'll want to take if you can spare $5,000 a week.

How about a cruise?

If travel by sea is a preference and you would like to include a few places in Canada for your itinerary, try a cruise vacation to explore the New England Coast. There are several cruise lines that offer ultra-luxurious cruises that tread the water from Maine to Halifax or Quebec. The journey is as dramatic as the destination, you're relaxed and pampered as you take in the sites, the history and the culture.

Cruises that include the New England Coast generally have five ports, lasts from 11 to 14 days, depending on the cruise and the ship. Land tours are guided and you can opt to dine on board the ship or in your current port of call.