[Elecraft] OT: Warm climate for a vacation/DX holiday

2015-01-04 Thread Jeff Cathrow
What about the US Virgin Islands? That's where I'd make a beeline to if I could. There are ferries that run to St. John from Charlotte Amalie and brief, puddle-jumper flights to St. Croix and the British Virgins as well. Last time I was there was long before I was a ham but I really liked

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Warm climate for a vacation/DX holiday

2015-01-04 Thread Nick Kemp
The last time I flew from MN to Hawaii we arrived late at night on New Years. We woke up on Maui, looked out the condo and saw that Haleakala was covered in snow/ice. THAT WAS A SURPRISE! It was cool that whole week but still a lot warmer than MN, Nick N1kmp Jeff Cathrow wrote...Hawaii

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Warm climate for a vacation/DX holiday

2015-01-04 Thread Sandy Blaize
I have been to St. Croix years ago on business at the petroleum terminal on the South side of the island. Had some time to kill and enjoyed it immensely. Scuba/snorkeling tours were fun and beautiful. Prices reasonable. Good place for a expedition setup with a QRP rig and a Buddipole for

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Warm climate for a vacation/DX holiday

2015-01-04 Thread N2TK, Tony
@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: Warm climate for a vacation/DX holiday I have been to St. Croix years ago on business at the petroleum terminal on the South side of the island. Had some time to kill and enjoyed it immensely. Scuba/snorkeling tours were fun and beautiful. Prices

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Warm climate for a vacation/DX holiday

2015-01-04 Thread Bill Turner
Since warm is in the eye of the beholder, I'd suggest either Keguelen or South Sandwich Island, which by pure coincidence happen to be the last two I need for Top of the Honor Roll. You're welcome. 73, Bill W6WRT __ Elecraft mailing