Vacation Plans
Well, I’m still here. Keeping busy and waiting for the darn snow to just go away already! I’m doing all of those exciting things I was doing a couple days ago…writing, cooking, cleaning…bla bla bla… almost overwhelmed by all the glamor and intrigue. Sorry in advance for the choppy, stream-of-consciousness style of this entry. This is my brain on too much winter.
I brought Gracie up to the bus stop and the bus driver complimented my pink and white flannel pajama pants. His exact comment, “Hey! Nice pajamas!” I’m not sure if he was actually giving me a compliment. I’m a little skeptical. 🙂 (By the way, I wish there was another way to express when I’m kidding besides using smiley faces. I think I use them too much, and it’s become a sort of smiley face disease 🙂 …see, there it is again.
Anyhoo, as I was finishing up the dishes this morning and listening to my favorite radio show, “My Talk 107.1 FM, ” they had an ad for Sun Country Vacations, and were once again suggesting warm destinations like Mexico. We were there around this time last year, and I can’t tell you how much I am longing for the ocean waves, powdery white sand, and tan people bringing me large, frozen cocktails as I lounge in a cabana reading unimportant literature *sigh.*
The ad got me thinking about our upcoming 15th wedding anniversary vacation. We’ve been talking about where we want to go, and have it narrowed down to “somewhere cool that we’ve never visited before.” Originally we were saying Italy and France, or Iceland but I’m a little leary of traveling to Europe (today anyway, who knows what will happen in the next year?) because of the current political climate. I just don’t think it’s safe. Maybe another of the Hawaiian islands? We’ve been to Maui, and absolutely LOVED it, but maybe Kauai would be nice? My grandparents suggested we go on a cruise. I know several people who love cruising, but for some reason it doesn’t appeal to me. Maybe it has to do with the many news reports of pirates, bed bugs, and food poisoning that I hear about several times a year? I’m sure I’ll go on one at some point, but that’s not really what I want to do for our 15th, and Jeff doesn’t seem to like the idea at all.
We’ve been to Napa on a day trip when we were visiting family in Sacramento California, and also visited San Francisco and Sausilito. I was pregnant with Gracie at the time so I couldn’t fully appreciate wine country. California might be fun. Drink some vino, visit Hollywood?
The east coast is amazing and I wouldn’t mind going back. I like the idea of taking a train out there and touring all the New England states. I loved Boston the last time we were there. Little Italy, all of the history, Salem, Concord, Cape Cod, Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard. It would be fun to see New York and maybe eat some lobster in Maine with the hubby. 🙂
Gracie suggested we go to Orlando (Disney World) again. Surprise surprise 🙂 We really did have a fantastic time when we were there in 2007. We did Magic Kingdom, Epcot, and Universal last time. Maybe this time we could hit Animal Kingdom, and one of the massive water parks.
Where have you been that you just loved? I welcome your suggestions and any tips you can pass my way.
xo,
Melissa
I agree with Gracie go to the Magic Kingdom. New England states have SNOW! I agree with you on the other areas. I as of late have been staying in this country and I always enjoy Florida whatever time of the year…
Thanks Sandy. I like Florida too, the gulf is gorgeous. We especially enjoyed St. Petersburg beach. If we went to the New England states, we’d wait until summer or autumn. You’re right! they get more snow then we do sometimes!
I’ve been on 2 cruises now, and I have to say you should do it at least once – but otherwise, I find they aren’t worth it. I love the food, entertainment and I always love the ocean – but that’s where the cruises end for me. I think it’s better to park my butt on the beach, enjoy a roomy condo and if I feel the need to be on the water, then pay for an excursion boat. Just my 2 cents there. Alaska would be cool, I’ve always wanted to go to the Florida Keys, maybe you should go to Texas (hey Sherida! hee hee) and I like your idea of touring wineries on the west coast!
Thanks for your ideas Kimber 🙂 I think you expressed how I feel about beach vacations almost exactly. That’s why the Paradisus Riviera Cancun vacation was so perfect for us. We’ve talked about Alaska (I think that’s when a cruise might come in)…and we’ve been to Texas. Loved San Antonio, and hung out in Dallas/Ft. Worth (there was an especially cool coffee shop there called “Deep Ellum”) Next time I go to TX I’ll be visiting Sherida 🙂
You know, I bet you would absolutely ADORE Ireland! You can stay in cottages or B&Bs, but over there the B&Bs are people’s homes, which I thought was really fascinating. The country is only as big as Minnesota, so it’s pretty easy to visit most of the countryside while you’re there. Tons of green and water, the shopping is fabulous, and the castles are undescribable!!! The crystal factory was fun, the people are completely inviting, the many Abbeys, the Cliffs of Mohar, Dublin City, – I could go on. LOL
We want to visit England, Ireland, and Scotland on our second vacation to Europe. It sounds soooo pretty! gotta get to Italy (Rome, Venice, Tuscany, Positano) and France (Paris, Provence, and to Monet’s and VanGogh’s homes.)
I agree – want to visit Italy & France too, as well as Scottland. I spent a month in Ireland a long time ago and really wish I could go back, but there are so many places to visit that I haven’t been yet. I doubt I’ll get back there. It’s hard to choose, especially when time and money are an issue. I definitely want to head to Italy for my next major vacation though!! Personally, I’m all about the beaches. As much as I want to see the sites and experience cultures and other countries, I’d be just as happy camping on a beach somewhere on a warm coast.