how do you pamper yourself on vacation?
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I'm like most of the people here. The trip itself is my treat. I always stay in comfortable, pleasant-looking hotels with my own bath. By that I mean that I tend not to look for a cheap, candy cutter type hotel. I prefer 2 or 3 star hotels because I'm not comfortable in very elegant, expensive hotels, even if I could afford them on a regular basis.
I tend not to pay attention to what things cost, except hotels, which I try to keep around $100, if possible. Most of the time I have to pay more, but I try to keep the cost below $150.
I eat whatever I want, without regard to calories, fat, cholesterol, etc. I stop at sidewalk cafes and have coffee and pastry, which I don't do at home.
I sometimes think the most enjoyable part of the trip is having no responsibilities. No house to clean, no cooking, no one wanting anything from me.
I tend not to pay attention to what things cost, except hotels, which I try to keep around $100, if possible. Most of the time I have to pay more, but I try to keep the cost below $150.
I eat whatever I want, without regard to calories, fat, cholesterol, etc. I stop at sidewalk cafes and have coffee and pastry, which I don't do at home.
I sometimes think the most enjoyable part of the trip is having no responsibilities. No house to clean, no cooking, no one wanting anything from me.
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I eat whatever I want of the local cuisine. All of it! I like to close every night with a glass of champagne.
I might get a spa treatment or two if it is more laid back destination, like Hawaii. I like to get something that reminds me of the trip, if possible.
I might get a spa treatment or two if it is more laid back destination, like Hawaii. I like to get something that reminds me of the trip, if possible.
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my travel club - a group of 18 ladies - some of whom have gone to exotic places, others the European route and others who have never left the states. Great group... we meet again in a couple of weeks... They will be asked the same question..I will share their responses with you.
Thanks , I particularly loved the lemon tarts.
Thanks , I particularly loved the lemon tarts.
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Another one who believes the vacation in itself is pampering.
Other than that, I'm busy doing only what I want or need to negiotiate with my husband. We are often in a different country and instead of feeling pampered, I feel invigorated.
I pamper myself at home.
Other than that, I'm busy doing only what I want or need to negiotiate with my husband. We are often in a different country and instead of feeling pampered, I feel invigorated.
I pamper myself at home.
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Flying first class to Europe. It kills me to give delta my money, but an overnight flight with flat seats is heaven. I used to be able to upgrade with miles on NW airlines, not so with Delta. With the fees so high this year my pampering may have come to an end.
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IF I had the money for "pampering" kinds of things (which I think of as using room service, hotel laundry service, private drivers, spa, massages, facials, etc.) I wouldn't do any of them but instead would use that money to extend the length of my trip!!
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I'm with most everyone in that the trip itself is the indulgence. Also, while I do set a budget for a trip, I am much more lax with it compared to normal life (without getting too crazy).
There's also that phenomenom I like to refer to as "play money." I try to make an effort NOT to do the math all the time if it's something I really want - like sitting on the terrace of a cafe, rather than standing at the bar where I know it will be cheaper. At home, the practical always wins out - not so on vacation (thank goodness!).
There's also that phenomenom I like to refer to as "play money." I try to make an effort NOT to do the math all the time if it's something I really want - like sitting on the terrace of a cafe, rather than standing at the bar where I know it will be cheaper. At home, the practical always wins out - not so on vacation (thank goodness!).
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I sleep in.
I don't have a schedule
I don't call work.
I eat whatever I want (tarte tatin with fresh Cream follow with salted caramel at 3 in the morning, no problem, frito misto for lunch and dinner everyday and coke light, yes plse.
I don't have a schedule
I don't call work.
I eat whatever I want (tarte tatin with fresh Cream follow with salted caramel at 3 in the morning, no problem, frito misto for lunch and dinner everyday and coke light, yes plse.
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I eat pastry. At home I am always having to watch every calorie because I am 4'10" so anything over 1200 calories (1350 or so with exercise) and I gain. But on vacation, I walk alot and dont' really eat much dinner so I indulge in pastries, crepes, etc
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YankyGirl, Good point. I always set my budget for more than I would actually spend. That way we don't have to think about extras.
Yes, nytraveler. As much as I like to have a packed itinerary I trim it as needed. If I want to do it all, fine but having options is good.
Yes, nytraveler. As much as I like to have a packed itinerary I trim it as needed. If I want to do it all, fine but having options is good.
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Splurge or pamper; that is a hard line to draw. I usually don't do either but I'm more likely to do things on a trip that are outside my normal range of spending. I will take taxis, and have occasional room service, and maybe get a little laundry done, depending on costs. I'm older and not in perfect health, so I guess I do consider those sorts of things as pampering. If it is a matter of walking back to the top of Keswick from the center of town, you can bet I'm getting a taxi after dinner. Just an example.
I don't do spa treatments but we have had a neck massage at the airport between long flights. Pampering? I guess.
I've been known to get my haircut in a big city.
My mother and I once had lunch at Barneys in NYC and we felt we were splurging; we totally loved it. It was quite different from when I had lunch at Daniel... That was a splurge but lunch at Barney's felt a bit pamper-ish.
One way I prepare for all of this is by not spending much at home. I can relax in a warm bath or with a cuddly throw and a good book. Relaxing seldom involves spending for me.
I don't do spa treatments but we have had a neck massage at the airport between long flights. Pampering? I guess.
I've been known to get my haircut in a big city.
My mother and I once had lunch at Barneys in NYC and we felt we were splurging; we totally loved it. It was quite different from when I had lunch at Daniel... That was a splurge but lunch at Barney's felt a bit pamper-ish.
One way I prepare for all of this is by not spending much at home. I can relax in a warm bath or with a cuddly throw and a good book. Relaxing seldom involves spending for me.
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