Next December 29 I will be 50. I'd be happy spending a week in my favourite pub, but my family seem keen on taking me somewhere "special" (if I pay, of course). Anyone got any ideas?

spain, gran canaria or teneriff.

What bits?

Belgium / Ardennes - Beer tasting experience .

Now that sounds good. Can I send my wife and daughters shopping?

Are you sure you can afford that?

its  one way to get to the pub alone!

No, I can't afford it. I'm working on the principle that 2012 is our last year on Earth. If it isn't all over by December 29, then there's only two days left - and I'll have the last laugh over the credit card companies.

Nah, the world isn't going to end in Dec. 2012, just the Mayan calendar...so it looks like those evil credit card companies will still have the last laugh!

Nick, go to Ireland, pubs a plenty there.  Nice shopping for wife and daughters.  It should make you feel right at home.....

Are there any limitations on distance or activities? Hiking/biking and such in?

Nope, you can hike or bike to your hearts content...... If you are asking me and not Nick that is...lol

The US to see all 50 states.  :)

Be Glad to have you visit the USA, state to state,,,,

Queenstown NZ, 134m high Bungy jump off the bridge !!

Iceland!

 Both my daughters were conceived (ahead of schedule) in Ireland. Not sure I should go there again...

I want to go to NZ (though not to jump off anything). However, if I can afford to go that far for my 50th, which is just before New Year, I think I'd head for Sydney.

Iceland sounds interesting. I could take my family to the site of the 1972 Fischer triumph...

Belgium. I want to visit Bruge. Where else?

The US. Only ever been to Disney. Would like to go. Where would be good that time of year?

Mid Spring Nick when everything is just beautiful and the weather hasnt turned to hot and everything is coming to life.....

Jamaica