Lots of good ideas! The west coast ideas that were mentioned (San Francisco or Seattle) would be nice choices. But I'm open to any area. Well, maybe not Maine.(We loved Maine but visited there in Oct 2006 and June 2007.) If Seattle is considered, I'd prefer the summer. We usually have good luck with weather in late June and in July when we have visited the San Juan Islands...maybe Darlene can speak on that.

The south sounds good to me, too, though I'd prefer it not be in the hot summer.

Whatever location is chosen, the sooner the dates are announced, the better. Also for those who are not close enough to drive, easy access (e.g., near a major airport) would be nice.