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Old Jan 12, 2017 | 04:43 AM
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Hello fellow Harleyiers....Harleyists??? What ever works.

I need to get away for a few days and I am thinking of screwing off and renting a Harley for a few days. 2017 is going to be a busy year (shameless plug, my author wife was just offered a two book deal last night) and this may be the only time to get away.

I have two choices, My wife's best friend and fellow author lives in Tempe Arizona so we could pop down there for a while and my wife could visit and I could ride.
Other option is Fort Lauderdale, we both like it there and there is a lobster place there my wife really likes.

So my question is which would you do as a fellow Harleyiers....Harleyists??? What ever works
 
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Old Jan 12, 2017 | 04:59 AM
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Arizona. In a heartbeat.

Florida is a hell of a place but choosing between the two for a riding destination is easy as can be. Arizona has some of the most beautiful views out there and wayyyyy too much to see. Definitely my pick.
 
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Old Jan 12, 2017 | 04:59 AM
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I'd pick Tempe. Great weather and beautiful scenery.
 
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Old Jan 12, 2017 | 05:05 AM
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Have you ever been to AZ? If not, and you've been to FL, I'd try something new.
 
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Old Jan 12, 2017 | 05:25 AM
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Az. in a heartbeat. More better places to ride to at this time of the year.
 
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Old Jan 12, 2017 | 05:33 AM
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Arizona for riding.

If you just want to hang out and not ride, then Florida due to the beaches.

Florida = flat land, heavy traffic, unpredictable frequent rain, tourist trap pricing

Lots of things to like about Florida, but if riding is your main goal, Arizona is better
 
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Old Jan 12, 2017 | 05:44 AM
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Go to Cuba and be a Harlista.
 
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Old Jan 12, 2017 | 05:48 AM
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Arizona, no questions asked.
 
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Go to Arizona,we already have to many people in Florida this time of year.
 
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Old Jan 12, 2017 | 07:28 AM
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Not sure exactly when you are going. If there is time before booking I would look at the weather both places. I would go with the best weather.


Agree with above replies. There is a lot of nice places in Arizona to see.
 
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