Holidays/Vacations.

Subject: Holidays/Vacations. Sat 17 Feb 2007, 10:49 pm

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Subject: Re: Holidays/Vacations. Sat 17 Feb 2007, 10:56 pm

We really try to go somewhere on holiday at least every few years, affordability has been a problem the last several years so usually it's a budget holiday. The last family holiday was about 3 years ago and we drove 13 hours to save money on flying (was tiring) but saved a lot. We stayed in a lovely self-catering holiday hut/chalet with a kitchen, bathroom and two bedrooms in a caravan park. It had wildlife roaming around, a laundry and a pool. We splurged on a one-day boat trip around the whitsunday islands....gorgeous and DH & DS went scuba-diving around the inner Great Barrier Reef. It was for just under one week and was very relaxing....I wish we could afford to do it more often.
This year of course will be a biggy for us, going to Ireland, so we plan on making the most of it Very Happy

I know it'll be a while before we have another one!
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Subject: Re: Holidays/Vacations. Sun 18 Feb 2007, 2:23 am

we usually go away in the late sping for at least a week we last year was nuts for us and we ended up staying at the Lake house we loved being on the water. This year I dont think we being going anywhere so I am planning on the tribe to move over the lake house this spring and hopefully spring and summer peaceful and comfortable for the family
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Subject: Re: Holidays/Vacations. Sun 18 Feb 2007, 6:39 am

I WOULD go on vacation every month, if I had the choice.
I DO go on vacation at least once a year. Last year, we went camping with my dad and uncle (and their wives) for 5 days. Mom and I went to Vegas for 5 days.

This year, the wedding/honeymoon takes up too much of my vacation time, so we will be going to Alaska, and we will be going camping for a 3-day weekend with my dad and his wife in Michigan.

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Subject: Re: Holidays/Vacations. Sun 18 Feb 2007, 9:09 am

I clicked a few times a year,,we like to take mini trips,,weekend type deals,,,,but when we went to Florida last November,,we cut back on the weekend trips to save for the big one.

We camp alot which is relativley cheap compared to hotels .

I would like to vacation in Vegas,,drive across country to Yellowstone and see New York,,and see the Statue of Liberty.
(not all in one year!LOL)

Subject: Re: Holidays/Vacations. Mon 19 Feb 2007, 7:34 am

We go camping as often as possible in the summer on weekends, a long weekend vacation every year with my whole family and all of my fiances family is from out of town so we visit one or two of them each year.

Subject: Re: Holidays/Vacations. Mon 19 Feb 2007, 7:37 am

I checked once a year. We try and go somewhere every summer as a family. When we lived in South Carolina the kids and I would take monthly trips and come back here for a visit and take a yearly vacation. It was really nice. Cant afford that now though
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I ticked once a year. that's my goal.
I spent years raising my kids & saving for a house, and now it's time to travel!(IMHO!!)

Is the question how much "would" you travel(if you could) or how much "do" you travel? scratch

Well,as I said my goal is once a year, but I also HAVE been travelling at least once a year since 2004. That's when I caught the travel-bug( Laughing

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Last year,it was twice. Bermuda & WDW. This year it will be twice again,both times WDW...but only because we're celebrating our 25th anniversary & want it to be special. No regrets either.

Next year, it will be back to once a year.

Travel/vacations really add to the quality of my life.

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Hey,skin...BTW,when ARE you going to Ireland??

I get so excited hearing about people's travel plans, and that one DOES sound like a biggie~ Laughing

I'd like to get excited about it right along with you!! Cheerleader

Subject: Re: Holidays/Vacations. Mon 19 Feb 2007, 7:54 pm

cheapy...it's really how often 'do' you go on vacation Smile

We are going to Ireland for 3 weeks in October this year, it will be a total surprise for both our families as we're not telling them we're visiting, plus we'll get to celebrate DS's 18th b/day with our families in Ireland. I'm so excited. I hope to take lots of photos!!!
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Skin, you should go to tickerfactory.com & create a little countdown timer for yourself to add to your signature!! Cheerleader

Subject: Re: Holidays/Vacations. Tue 20 Feb 2007, 9:14 am

I said never because I can think of so many places that I would love to visit,but the budget would not allow it and I am not one that enjoys the traveling to get to those places. Now...if it was my mind that we were talking about...let's just say that it is on a permanent vacation!
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I did it! I added a vacation countdown ticker to my signature!! Now everytime I come here, it will remind me of my trip!! Woo-Hoo!
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Subject: Re: Holidays/Vacations. Tue 20 Feb 2007, 11:30 am

My Dh instist we are going for a vacation -- I dont know how the timing off we already are booked spoil until 2008 for surveying so how he going to manage, but once he gets an idea.
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---Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862)