What type of vacation do you like?

[Depmandog]

I love going to the beach, but after an hour or so, I've had enough and I need something to do. Nothing wears me out more the resting and doing nothing. A month at the beach would be pure torture. I'd probably walk home after the first week!!!

I could care less about swimming in the ocean, but there is something magical or enchanting just watching the surf roll in. I could spend days walking up and down the beach seeing what presents the tide has or just sitting and watching the water. Give me a hammock, an ocean breeze and the sound of the sea....that's a perfect nap!!

 

[tbrooks26]

So, are you the adventure / explore new places kind of vacationer , the stay home and get stuff done , or the spoil me with rest and relaxation kind of a person? Where was your favourite vacation?

I'm all 3, but getting stuff done comes first. I'm a workaholic, so sometimes when I over do it the rest and relaxation is a must. We try once every year or 2 to take the kids somewhere, but we don't have alot of money so its not usually extravagant. Trip to the beach, or FL or MI to visit friends or family. I hope one day (probably 10 yrs from now), to take a trip west. Take the kids to yellowstone, yosemite, and the grand canyon. I'm a nature person, one of my favorite vacations was to Hawaii for my first honeymoon, the flora, fauna, and sights there were pretty awesome

 

[mjarrels]

There is a 42 minute show on NETFLIX called oceans, 42 minutes of soothing ocean sounds and sights with soft music playing in the background. Lay on the couch and if you don't fall asleep within five minutes something is wrong. Cheap vacation without leaving home.

mark

 

[RobertN]

Have not. Will have to check that out. Wife was originally a marine biologist; she wants to dive the Galapagos...

Have you tried Isla Mujeres? Cool little island. Can't beat Belize, either.

 

[RobertN]

Answer = SCUBA

I love going to the beach, but after an hour or so, I've had enough and I need something to do. Nothing wears me out more the resting and doing nothing. A month at the beach would be pure torture. I'd probably walk home after the first week!!!

 

[check]

The last couple of years have been SCUBA vacations. Cozumel, Barbados. This June, headed to Cozumel again. Beautiful diving there.

Yup. Headed to Cozumel in April. What hotel do you like?

 

[EddieWalker]

Answer = SCUBA

I've tried it twice with those lessons they give you on the beach, then they take out out in the water to swing around for half an hour, or however long the bottle lasts and they say times up. I guess I just don't care for fish too much. I've seen all sorts, lots of shapes and colors, but when it's all said and done, I have no desire to do it again.

Beach vacations are only good if there are some ruins to go explore!!!

 

[RSKY]

For two of those weeks we had grandkids there. First week was six and a half year old and a four month old. Second week was a two and a half year old granddaddy's girl.

We were not bored.

Last couple of weeks we didn't stay on the beach much. Ran around and did everything else. And got bored.

RSKY

 

[timswi]

We usually go to our camp in the summers as much as we can because we have too many home and work commitments, and we're cheap...We honeymooned at a local ski resort in July if that's any indication.

Went to Disney once, everyone said you have to--on the way home I wondered, why? (my disabled daughter liked it though, which made it worthwhile)...Will be going back for that reason only.

Vegas was the same thing--Wife loved it, me-not so much.

Used to go t VA beach with the whole in-law brood, big monster house and all the trimmings but no great shakes to me anyway..Spent the entire week walking the plan looking at houses and BSing with my BIL...

Now, SWMBO and I went to Sandals Royal Caribbean in Jamaica for our anti-versary----Now that was a trip...Expensive!!!...All inclusive, friendly people, lots of boozing, lots of eating, lots of entertainment, beautiful beaches (which I generally loathe)--all I can say is WOW! We're saving for another one of those. That one was very memorable---Just say my wife was very happy in that environment as I learned.

 

[JamesHW]

Ever since I was a kid vacations always were going to our place in Upstate NY running around in the woods and swimming in ponds. Now that we are fortunate to own the farm the last 12 years vacations have been a few weeks in the spring and fall of fixing up the old house, clearing brush and small trees that have grown up around the place interspersed with just enjoying nature and hanging out with old friends in the area. Fortunately my spouse enjoys being up in the country and we even bring the pets along which makes it even more like home. So basically a staycation with an 8 hour drive each way twice a year.