R U down until time to make plans for the "next" trip?
Sep 13th, 2006, 05:30 AM
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R U down until time to make plans for the "next" trip?
Since Paris last April, haven't really had anywhere to go. Life is getting in the way; school, games, events. I love all of this, but I find that I am a little depressed unless I am making plans for my "next" trip...you too?
Sep 13th, 2006, 05:57 AM
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I always have at least two trips in the works, so that helps keep me occupied. We went to Italy in March but I've been keeping myself busy by planning for our trips to Croatia/Slovenia in November and Ireland in February. That helps keep me from getting down about not being on vacation!
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Sep 13th, 2006, 06:27 AM
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Always panning at least one trip. During down times at work it helps, makes me feel like I'm on vacation a little bit. I use restaurant.com and rewards network to get dining discounts. I like to try and find places where I can use both at the same time.
Sep 13th, 2006, 06:33 AM
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Yes, I am always planning the next trip. I am planning for Wash DC next summer and already thinking about the summer after that. Devonmcj, LOL, my friends think I am nuts too.
So, a little twist on this question, any of you as passionate about reading travel books as I am. My DH thinks I am nuts because every destination means that I will likely purchase about 6 - 12 travel books on the topic and read every page. My friends know if they are thinking about the same destination, they can come to my "library" to learn more.
My DH learned about my detailed trip planning when we went on a 2 week trip to New England about 1 year after we were married. We were driving on the highway up the coast of Maine and I suddenly told him to take this exit, take a right and then a left. I told him there was a great apple orchird over there. He thought I was nuts because I wasn't looking at a map or book and he wanted to know how I knew there was an apple orchird over there. We did have a great time picking apples!
So, a little twist on this question, any of you as passionate about reading travel books as I am. My DH thinks I am nuts because every destination means that I will likely purchase about 6 - 12 travel books on the topic and read every page. My friends know if they are thinking about the same destination, they can come to my "library" to learn more.
My DH learned about my detailed trip planning when we went on a 2 week trip to New England about 1 year after we were married. We were driving on the highway up the coast of Maine and I suddenly told him to take this exit, take a right and then a left. I told him there was a great apple orchird over there. He thought I was nuts because I wasn't looking at a map or book and he wanted to know how I knew there was an apple orchird over there. We did have a great time picking apples!
Sep 13th, 2006, 04:57 PM
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Yes, there was a dry spell for a while. No trips. Now I am planning a trip to Texas with a side trip to Austin and it is amazing how it puts a zing in my step. Forgot how much I missed planning, researching, and just plain dreaming about going somewhere...
Sep 13th, 2006, 05:03 PM
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I think I am always in the state of planning, even if it's for a weekend trip. It's a necessity for me! LoL We leave Friday, and I'm already feeling a little antsy that I don't know when/where we'll travel after Wyoming and Montana. ;-)
Sep 13th, 2006, 05:06 PM
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We returned home yesterday. This is the first time in many years that I have not already had at least one or two trips well planned and some reservations made when we returned from the previous trip. Right now I have nothing brewing. I'm starting to get the shakes.
My name is Patrick. I'm a travelholic.
My name is Patrick. I'm a travelholic.
Sep 13th, 2006, 05:06 PM
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I'm always planning. I think it's the only way I can survive, lol. I caught my husband checking the daily weather forecast for Portugal -- he confessed that he does that every day. I like his way of thinking. 
Sep 13th, 2006, 05:38 PM
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Patrick-too funny. I think that most of us on this board can say the same.
Heavens-I feel just the way you do. I haven't had a big trip since we went to Memphis, Mississippi and New Orleans in Feb. Luckily for me, I have had quite a few business trips that I've been able to turn into a mini-one day vacation. Also, since I make my own work travel arrangements, checking out hotels and flights makes me feel like I am planning something.
GoTravel-I know what you mean about NYC. I was there in Jan and it feels like a million years ago. My older DD had planned to move there this month but now isn't going until Jan. So will just have to wait. Also the costs of hotel, etc this time of year is just too crazy for me.
I think if I'm not planning a trip for myself then I am helping a friend or family member. It is hard when you are helping others, though, because you have to stay home!!
Heavens-I feel just the way you do. I haven't had a big trip since we went to Memphis, Mississippi and New Orleans in Feb. Luckily for me, I have had quite a few business trips that I've been able to turn into a mini-one day vacation. Also, since I make my own work travel arrangements, checking out hotels and flights makes me feel like I am planning something.
GoTravel-I know what you mean about NYC. I was there in Jan and it feels like a million years ago. My older DD had planned to move there this month but now isn't going until Jan. So will just have to wait. Also the costs of hotel, etc this time of year is just too crazy for me.
I think if I'm not planning a trip for myself then I am helping a friend or family member. It is hard when you are helping others, though, because you have to stay home!!
Sep 13th, 2006, 05:46 PM
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I'm leaving for a week in Mexico on Sunday and I'm already toying around with Belize, Panama, Anguilla, St. Barts, St. Lucia, St. John, or Quebec City for Spring 2007. Always having a trip in the back burner, and actively planning the trip, keeps me from getting bummed.
I love using Google images to look at pictures of my next destination when it will be a while until I can go.
I love using Google images to look at pictures of my next destination when it will be a while until I can go.
