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Wherever you go, look backward with forgiveness, forward without fear and around you with a thankful heart.

I like going where it’s warm just before Thanksgiving. It is just prior to the official start of the tourist season so prices are slightly cheaper and the locals are glad to see you come. (Later in the season they want you to go home.) You can extend your stay a day or two into the holiday and fly back Saturday and airfare will be cheaper.

A cruise could put you at sea in the tail end of hurricane season. Hit or miss on calm seas, but a three or four day cruise could be done on budget.

I like the British countries best because they are more civil and speak English well. Barbados is below most of the hurricanes. Belize is grand. The US or British Virgin Islands are wonderful.

There are many websites for vacation rentals by owners (rather than hotels) and that will save you a few bucks. Atlantis Paradise resort in the Bahamas is great for an opulent stay in a classy joint but not cheap.

I’d go with you but, Mrs. OOS would disapprove.