An UnExpected Holiday... But Where to Go??

[Frank Petronio]

Carribean or Baja. Cheap, interesting, fun.

Baring that, how about iceberg photography in Nova Scotia or Fairbanks? They are pretty...

[Bruce Watson]

I'm in NC. The dogwoods will be peaking in central NC about that time. Azaleas too. You'll be a little late for daffodils and Cherry trees, and a little early for magnolias... Unfortunately, the pine trees and oaks are also gearing up for their annual onslaught of pollen (turns the streets yellow-green some years). I'm not very good a predicting this, because the trees act like they are turning on a faucet - one day is fine, the next day is a pollen blizzard.

OTOH, the Joshua Trees should be blooming in early-mid April in the high desert in CA - mainly Joshua Tree NP, and it shouldn't be too hot there yet. It's a very nice and underrated park IMHO. I was just there in January, and already want to go back...

[Struan Gray]

I have been to Lofoten in N. Norway at this time of year and it is magical. I defy any visually alert person to go there and not be bowled over. There is still lots of snow and ice right down to the waterline, but 12 hours of usable daylight and the most astonishing variety of atmospheric effects. The annual cod bonanza is in full swing too, so there are lots of opportunities for documentary and journalistic images if that's your thing. Much as I love N.W. Scotland, given your choice I would head for Austvågøya in a heartbeat.

[QT Luong]

The Smokies are nice at that time of the year, and so is the Colorado Plateau.

[Will Strain]

I'm heading to LA about the same time, and plan to hit Joshua Tree for a day (wish I had longer). Looks like that week will be pretty good timing out that way (late for most of the wildflowers, but some things will still be up...and the skies should be pretty clear still).

[CP Goerz]

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Death Valley!!!! (image shot a few days ago).

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[Brian Ellis]

Go back to a place you've been to before and really liked. It's very difficult to do your best work the first time you visit any area.

[Scott Rosenberg]

hey fellas... great suggestions, all. while i'd love to travel overseas, i don't think it a practical idea with just one week to do it in and two days to plan. you have give me some great ideas for my long-term places to visit, though.

[mark anderson]

im in south central nc, you might be a bit early for here. ornimental cheries are blooming now and dog woods are just staring to open, along with the azailia (sp). you might be better off looking into south carolina if you are coming out this way.

[Jim Galli]

Scott, If you end up in Death Valley, you'll have to lodge in Tonopah NV as the closer in hotels are booked solid. so that means you'll have to stop by and say hello. Also means you might have company on one of your days out.