Why do I think we have to go far from home for a good vacation?
May 24th, 2007, 06:36 PM
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Why do I think we have to go far from home for a good vacation?
We live in the beautiful state of Virginia.
Why do I think we have to go far away for a vacation? Why don't I plan places to go for a week in my own state? Am I just goofy, or what? Anyone else do this?
Why do I think we have to go far away for a vacation? Why don't I plan places to go for a week in my own state? Am I just goofy, or what? Anyone else do this?
May 24th, 2007, 07:36 PM
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Haha, Linda!
We live in New Hampshire, so we can get to anyplace in the state in less than two hours. For that matter, we can get to most places in New England in less than six!
I think it's all psychological! We're the exact same way! Must leave the state to count as vacation!!!
Cara
We live in New Hampshire, so we can get to anyplace in the state in less than two hours. For that matter, we can get to most places in New England in less than six!
I think it's all psychological! We're the exact same way! Must leave the state to count as vacation!!!
Cara
May 24th, 2007, 07:53 PM
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You may be a little goofy, I have a limited knowledge of the state of virgina, but I could name 4-5 places to visit off the top of my head. Wonder lust is a problem we all have but opportunity is all around us, no matter where we live. It just may take a little effort.
May 24th, 2007, 07:59 PM
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Virginia is quite gorgeous. I feel the same way about going far away for it to be a "real" vacation. I live in Texas and recently discovered some gorgeous places here. In Oklahoma too. It has helped me get excited about vacations that don't involve passports or plane tickets.
May 25th, 2007, 01:20 AM
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We have always spent our vacations in places like Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Alaska, California, Mexico, etc.
We are returning to Hawaii and the Big Island this fall. But, for a vacation we took a couple of weeks ago, we decided to do something different, and travel closer to home to a cabin in the mountains.
We also decided to do less sightseeing and just have more "down time" reading books, enjoying the beauties of nature, taking in the local sights, etc.
It was postively wonderful! It was the most relaxing vacation we have ever had. We came back totally changed people. We are planning the same vacation for next May.
We are returning to Hawaii and the Big Island this fall. But, for a vacation we took a couple of weeks ago, we decided to do something different, and travel closer to home to a cabin in the mountains.
We also decided to do less sightseeing and just have more "down time" reading books, enjoying the beauties of nature, taking in the local sights, etc.
It was postively wonderful! It was the most relaxing vacation we have ever had. We came back totally changed people. We are planning the same vacation for next May.
May 25th, 2007, 02:56 AM
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It depends what the focus is of you vacation.
I live in South Florida. last year we spent a couple of days with our duaghter and her husband in Captiva. Two hours away.
However, if the focus is to see different places that you haven't seen before, eventually you have to go further away.
I saw a picture in a photography book that caught my attention. It was from Bryce Canyon. That's rather difficult to replicate in South Florida.
I live in South Florida. last year we spent a couple of days with our duaghter and her husband in Captiva. Two hours away.
However, if the focus is to see different places that you haven't seen before, eventually you have to go further away.
I saw a picture in a photography book that caught my attention. It was from Bryce Canyon. That's rather difficult to replicate in South Florida.
May 25th, 2007, 03:56 AM
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You want to go away to see different things, experience new stuff, etc.
While Virginia is nice, it's not the Grand Canyon, Paris, St. John, etc.
Plus, we've exhausted a lot of stuff within a few hours drive of us. If we moved to a new area, I'm sure a close by vacation might feel more appropriate.
While Virginia is nice, it's not the Grand Canyon, Paris, St. John, etc.
Plus, we've exhausted a lot of stuff within a few hours drive of us. If we moved to a new area, I'm sure a close by vacation might feel more appropriate.
May 25th, 2007, 08:45 AM
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For us, we are finally in a position where we can travel farther afield, so we are doing it. We live in California, so there are no shortage of great places to go around here, and we have done a bunch of that. But now that we are in a pretty good position financially, we are taking the opportunity to see places outside of California. We still do instate camping though.
May 25th, 2007, 09:59 AM
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That's a very good question Linda. I think of it often when I am planning a trip.
We vacation mostly to see natural wonders, the scenery, God's beautiful countryside and we have seen so many spectacular areas. But we live in a beautiful area too. Our area of Maryland has rolling hills and delightful little scenic driving routes, one of the most beautiful stretches from my home about 15 miles to an area where I buy produce at a couple of fruit stands. Anyway, the point I'm trying to make is that we often forget the beauty that is around us. For that reason, a couple of days before we take one of our 'nature trips,' I make sure I take that 15 mile drive, just to remind myself that part of God's beautiful countryside is right out my front door.
We vacation mostly to see natural wonders, the scenery, God's beautiful countryside and we have seen so many spectacular areas. But we live in a beautiful area too. Our area of Maryland has rolling hills and delightful little scenic driving routes, one of the most beautiful stretches from my home about 15 miles to an area where I buy produce at a couple of fruit stands. Anyway, the point I'm trying to make is that we often forget the beauty that is around us. For that reason, a couple of days before we take one of our 'nature trips,' I make sure I take that 15 mile drive, just to remind myself that part of God's beautiful countryside is right out my front door.
May 25th, 2007, 12:14 PM
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I think a lot of people do that - you just feel like you've had more of a vacation if you go somewhere far instead of somewhere in your home state.
I live in Oregon, lots to see and do and I take advantage of it, but have lots of friends who feel like you do, and have to go some far off place to feel like they had a vacation.
I live in Oregon, lots to see and do and I take advantage of it, but have lots of friends who feel like you do, and have to go some far off place to feel like they had a vacation.
May 25th, 2007, 01:36 PM
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Interesting replies, thanks!
It's funny, when we lived in Alabama 8 years ago, going to Virginia would have been quite exciting. And now that I'm IN Virginia, going to Colorado sounds exciting! Even though there are places here or closeby I haven't been to yet!
It's funny, when we lived in Alabama 8 years ago, going to Virginia would have been quite exciting. And now that I'm IN Virginia, going to Colorado sounds exciting! Even though there are places here or closeby I haven't been to yet!
May 25th, 2007, 03:50 PM
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I've often wondered how people feel about vacationing in their "home" state. While Chicago is fantastic, one or two day trips are all we ever do. How I wish I were within 3 hours of an ocean of Gulf beach.
May 25th, 2007, 08:18 PM
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I live in San Diego. Usually, the closest that we stay to home is Yosemite. A nine hour drive. As I am typing that, I am thinking, "we're nuts!" Somehow, it just seems like you're "getting away" when you take forever to get there.
A few summers ago, we stayed home on vacation (new pool in the backyard, so no money, lol) but we did a "San Diego" vacation. We went to the Zoo, Cabrillo Monument, Balboa Park, Horton Plaza and even rented a convertible one day. I have to admit, it was a fun "trip". I had a very enjoyable time doing things that we normally don't do.
A few summers ago, we stayed home on vacation (new pool in the backyard, so no money, lol) but we did a "San Diego" vacation. We went to the Zoo, Cabrillo Monument, Balboa Park, Horton Plaza and even rented a convertible one day. I have to admit, it was a fun "trip". I had a very enjoyable time doing things that we normally don't do.
May 26th, 2007, 06:16 AM
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>How far are the Great Lakes from Chicago?
At first, being from Illinois, I thought this was a joke. But then I realized that you might not even live in the U.S.
Chicago is on the (bottom left) tip of Lake Michigan which is one of the Great Lakes. Lake Michigan is the Great Lake which looks mostly vertical on a map - the second one from the left.
I think we don't plan trips for a week in our own state since most of the sites can be done as day trips or we can get there easily for a weekend trip. Since vacation time is limited it makes more sense to use the longer time blocks to go further afield.
Debbie
At first, being from Illinois, I thought this was a joke. But then I realized that you might not even live in the U.S.
Chicago is on the (bottom left) tip of Lake Michigan which is one of the Great Lakes. Lake Michigan is the Great Lake which looks mostly vertical on a map - the second one from the left.
I think we don't plan trips for a week in our own state since most of the sites can be done as day trips or we can get there easily for a weekend trip. Since vacation time is limited it makes more sense to use the longer time blocks to go further afield.
Debbie
May 26th, 2007, 06:54 AM
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I'm in CA, near J_C and Faina. Anyway, it seems our recent vacations have been closer to home due to time and money restrictions. In spite of it all we've been having fun and enjoying our own region.
May 26th, 2007, 07:31 AM
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The summer after we bought our house, we were pretty strapped for cash, so we decided to take a camping vacation. My original thought was to tour the California north coast, camping at different spots along the way. But then with stress from work and the house, I realized that all I wanted to do was park myself somewhere and read a book So we went to Sequoia national park for 5 nights. We camped near a river, did hiking and sightseeing in the mornings, hung out by the river in our camp chairs and read in the afternoons. It was truely a fabulous trip.
So we went to Sequoia national park for 5 nights. We camped near a river, did hiking and sightseeing in the mornings, hung out by the river in our camp chairs and read in the afternoons. It was truely a fabulous trip.
