I was just thinking that it has been 15 years since I went on a vacation. I've had offers, but I seem to always make excuses. I really enjoyed my last vacation, so I don't know why I'm so hesitant. Do you go on a vacation every year? What are some of the places that you've visited?
[question posted by worldwise1]
responses and comments:
So far...for fifteen years of marriage...I never had a vacation...and I want it soon...maybe in a place near the beach... [butterfly39]
thank you for the best response...yeah my children love beach so got to go there if have time... [butterfly39]
I like vacation, but i will go out and play each time ,while i was busy working , if you want to travel, so i suggest you to china ,here is very beautiful ,also very good customer [syuy1979]
That sounds wonderful-in theory, syuy, but, I'm afraid I could never afford to visit China. I have heard that it's a beautiful place though. [worldwise1]
Whats a vacation ??? LOL... No, I dont go on vaction. We have too many pets and we really have no desire to..We do go to our favourite places though which isnt too far away.. [Calais]
Yes, Oz is beautiful and Im lucky that I live in a great part of this wonderful land.. [Calais]
We rarely go on a true "vacation" but we used to travel a lot with our hockey teams. We've played hockey in WV, OH, PA, NY and Ontario Canada. Sometimes we travel for hours, get a hotel room and play for the entire weekend. It's a great family get away. [hockeygal4ever]
Sounds like vacations to me, hockeygal. I think that any time you can get away should be considered a vacation. I have even thought about just going to a local hotel for a weekend of rest and relaxation-now that would be a vacation to me. [worldwise1]
My husband often take a small vacation trip somewhere near our place. It doesn't have to be a grand place, or places out of our own country. Having a vacation relaxes our mind, and makes our relationship even closer. Whenever we have the opportunity and enough budget, we would free some time to go somewhere. Places I have visited are Port Dickson, Genting Highlands and Langkawi. They are all places in my country. [ladysurvivor]
I would say that you and your husband have the right idea, ladys. I feel that a vacation is truly in the mind and anywhere you can get away to will suffice. It could be as simple as setting up a tent in your back yard. [worldwise1]
I wish I had the money to go on vacation every year. The last time I went on a vacation was when I was still in highschool in Nevada, and that was to go see my grandmother in California. [jeweledbluerose]
That's a nice idea, and I know it don't have to cost a bunch of money, but basically just needing a vacation from Kentucky in general. Don't get me wrong some of the people here are great people to know, but it seems as of lately a bunch of jerks have moved in, and I'm tired of dealing with them on nearly a consistant basis. [jeweledbluerose]
I've returned from my UK trip for a month already and it's awesome! I'm still in holiday mood right now. I'm planning to go for a tour at least once each year starting from next year. Countries I've visited are malaysia, taiwan, south korea, england and scotland. [daveisdavid]
My, but you are well-traveled, davies! You are indeed fortunate to be able to take all these wonderful trips. [worldwise1]
I try to take a vacation every year, mostly I head to the beach, either here in Texas or the state I was born in Florida, usually it is pretty cheap to head to Florida since I have family and friends there and can always find a place to stay. But it is always nice to be at the beach, I find it so peaceful and relaxing. [texasclassygal]
Yes, texas, that is the whole purpose of having a vacation-peace and relaxation. How lucky you are to have two such nice places to vacation in. [worldwise1]
I dont go on a "tropical" vacation every yr (though I wish we could afford it) I do try to get away at least once or twice a yr...I like to go away on my own at least once (this yr it was to Cali for a week) and I like to take the kids away at least once ususally to Ohio to visit family (havent yet this yr though)....As far as tropical type vacations I've been on a few...I've been to St.Lucia once, Jamaica 4 or 5 times and then non trop I've been to MA, PA, OH, TX, FL, CA and thats all I can think of.... [Ravenladyj]
You've visited some great places, Raven. Travel to different places can be so much fun. You get to see all kinds of people and do all kinds of things. [worldwise1]
i would love to go on vacation ever year,but since i had my 3 young babies that word vacation went out the door lol for now anyway.we might go to the beach for one day,or to a zoo,but other than that we cant afford like acouple of days right now until things get better.right now we are trying to buy a house,so that meant we have to watch our pennies.some places i did visit years ago was florida,mexico,arizona,and i cant remeber the rest lol,oh las vegas [3lilangels]
You are truly blessed to have your family around you, 3lilangels. I hope that you will soon be able to move into a new home and enjoying it. Like I said before, a vacation doesn't have to require a lot of money. It's all in the mindset. [worldwise1]
We don't really go on vacation but we do try to get away each year to visit with family and friends . I like to get out to see my dad who lives four hours away or my mom who lives a little over four hours away or my best friend who lives seven hours away from us . It is just nice to catch up on what is going on in thier lives and to take the time to visit with them as we don't get to see each other very often . Every year we talk about going on a real vacation but have never done this . I would love to take all the children to Disney Land some year but not sure if we will ever get a chance to do this or not . Seems every year it is harder to find the money or the time to go . [samtaylorskykierajen]
i spend most of my vacation in tourist center.it always cool there.well i am so sure thatif you try such you will prefer to no places. [davkemmy]
No I havn't had a holiday for years pal , too many people to look after and too much to organise , not worth it , Maybe some time in the future though xx [weemam]
Vacation, yup I like that. :-) Yes I go on vacation every year. Every summer my family go on outing on the beach or swimming pool resort outside of town. I have been to many beaches and resort here in the Philippines. I have also been to Hongkong and China. [eprado]
We may not always go on a week long vacation EVERY year but we will at least go for a week end get away or go away for a few days. This year due to my pregnancy we were not able to go on vacation for a week. But we did go on many weekend getaways. [jbb316]
No, i will go vacation every 2years. End of this year i want go to vacation at Kuala Terengganu at Malaysia. I hear at Kuala Terengganu have sea and island very beautiful and fresh air. You can try to Malaysia. At Malaysia has many island and sea very-very good. Try it ok. [myraidora]
I used to. Long long time ago. IN another life, that's how it feels. MY last real vacation was a bit over 17 years ago, just before my daughter was born. We went to Dominican Republic:):):) After that my life became a bit more complicated abd although I have been camping during the summer when it's possible, I haven't had a proper vacation ever since - one of those where I don't really have to cook, grill, put up the tent, etc etc etc :) [arkaf61]
Yeah, i make sure that i do.. even if i had to tighten my budget in order to save for a vacation! lolz. I went anywhere i haven't been within the country.. and recently i had a vacation for a week in thailand! Such a beautiful country, wished i could stay a little longer (but time & money are not enough already, lol) i recommend you to go there, particularly in bangkok and pattaya, they have lots of tourist destinations there. i'm sure you'll enjoy it! [livvy092002]
Nope, much as I would like to take vacations yearly, finances and time seem to be the common impediment:P My last vacation was three years ago when my friends and I went to Boracay, Philippines. I also enjoyed that vacation very much. I am planning to have a vacation this year but it seems that my friends are busy. When I feel like having an adventure, I may go on vacation alone! [mari_skye]
I have gone to Ecuador each year for the last 5 years. My wife is from there and I used to live there for a few years. I don't know if I will be able to afford it this year though. I have had a few job changes so I don't have much money saved for vacations. [tomysole]
I make it a rule to go on a vacation every Holy Week and during Christmas season. Holy Week is usually spent either trekking or going to the beach. A vacation is also the best time for soul-searching, and for family bonding so I always grab the time when I could go on a vacation. [carol_m]
We just came back from our very first family vacation in Orlando Florida. We had a blast and didn't want to come home. When we were living in Samoa we travelled at least once a year to New Zealand to visit with family during the christmas holidays or when we had money to spend on travel. Next year we are saving towards my sister in laws wedding which will be held in Rarotonga in April so that will be like a vacation for us too. Can't wait to go! [maddysmommy]