Just my two-cents. Regarding location I too think (having a wife & two small children) it would be wise to have entertainment that extends beyond our cars. Also, with so many members living in FL I think that needs to be taken into consideration. I have had a number of nice vacations/confererences on Jekyll Island on the GA/FL border and more importantly since that venue is so uncrowded (vs. Hilton Head and just about any other place worth going) it could easily accomadate our raucous transportation and influx! The kids & wives have the beach and the men have rural country rds. all around to play. Gee, now all I need is a solution to a light covered trailer. Where could I get one of those?
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In terms of pure driving purposes I too would prefer Ashville but beyond the Biltmore Estate I can't figure how I'm going to convince my wife to watch our little one's all day in a hotel room. It's just something that I would have to consider - empty nester I'm not - yet!