What vacation plans have you and your family?

Gerald · 05-24-11, 09:16 AM

Some people like to plan, and careful preparations for taking leave .... if such exist, some people like spontaneity, and now that summer is behind the door, at least in some parts of the world, what will you do, or want to do.....

I myself will go down to the southern part of Europe, and then, probably a little longer trip, which is not entirely clear yet, the record of time.

CCIP · 05-24-11, 09:35 AM

I'm broke and unemployed

But that's not terrible since I plan to spend at least a couple of weeks in July with my parents at their very lovely place on the lake, up in the woods of Quebec - perfect for the july heat. You can literally jump out the window into cool water if you feel like it

However assuming that I'm guaranteed a teaching job for the fall, I will probably also whip out my credit card and take a trip in August to see friends in Virginia and North Carolina and spend a couple of weeks with them. I've been all over the US in the last couple of years, in fact I've seen more of it by now than any other country in the world, and I love spending my vacations visiting various friends there

Armistead · 05-24-11, 09:39 AM

People still take vacations...

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CCIP, I live in NC and close to Va., thankfully many parks and museums.

Gerald · 05-24-11, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by CCIP

I'm broke and unemployed

But that's not terrible since I plan to spend at least a couple of weeks in July with my parents at their very lovely place on the lake, up in the woods of Quebec - perfect for the july heat. You can literally jump out the window into cool water if you feel like it

However assuming that I'm guaranteed a teaching job for the fall, I will probably also whip out my credit card and take a trip in August to see friends in Virginia and North Carolina and spend a couple of weeks with them. I've been all over the US in the last couple of years, in fact I've seen more of it by now than any other country in the world, and I love spending my vacations visiting various friends there

I really hope it'll work out with the job for you, a wonderful place your parents have ... and much closer to the water, you can not have it

the_tyrant · 05-24-11, 09:37 AM

Its all work and no play for me this summer (I have my grade 10 piano exam, and my harmony exam)

but I will have 1 free semester at the end of grade 12, I well use that time to go to Europe, Africa, South America, the places I have never been to.

My family loves to travel, and I can share some tips:

China: Every tourist location is a scam and a rip off, there are tickets for everything, and they cost a lot (some places charge up to 1000 RMB or almost 100 euros)

Philippians: cheap, fun, 5 star hotels, etc. The equipment and stuff are quite bad though, so if you want to do some diving or fishing, bring your own.

Cambodia: Ankor Wat, is worth going to, the rest of the country is not. Inflation is rampant, so don't even bother converting your money. USD is the de facto currency in tourist areas.

Malaysia: average place, the malls are good, but western brands are expensive, nothing much of interest.

Thailand: worth going to, the hotels and stuff are cheap, and there are historical sites of interest.

Singapore: Great place for some shopping, and just general relaxation. Again, the luxury hotels are far cheaper than in Canada or the US

Australia: Must see, I spend a month there, too many good things to do, and i love the seafood and steak. Though its way more expensive than south east Asia

New Zealand: great lamb, great scenery, We spent a week there.

Canada: great if you love the outdoors, but luxury travel is limited and expensive. More expensive than the US

United states: surprisingly, one of the cheapest vacation places. food, hotels, attractions are all the cheapest in developed country.

Anyways, I love to discuss travel, those are the places i have been to

CCIP · 05-24-11, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by the_tyrant

United states: surprisingly, one of the cheapest vacation places. food, hotels, attractions are all the cheapest in developed country.

Yup, very true! The US is a surprisingly good AND cheap destination, especially from a Canadian or European perspective. I've always been told that the US is boring, until I actually got a chance to find out for myself... and now I can't wait to go back every time. I've spent about 3 months there in the last 2 years, and I can always go for more

HunterICX · 05-24-11, 09:46 AM

4 - 5 day bike trip in October with my dad and his biker friends

HunterICX

tater · 05-24-11, 09:53 AM

We'd prefer to be spontaneous, but my wife has surgeries scheduled many weeks out. We want to go someplace for at least a week (Hawaii?) but have not decided yet. We'll certainly do several long weekend type trips closer to home (Colorado, maybe San Francisco again, etc).

We might make home more appealing in the heat by adding a pool (which might be non-trivial given the fact we're on a bit of a slope).

Penguin · 05-24-11, 10:17 AM

Me and the Frau are moving to a new apartment - that's how we'll spend most of the summer: packing, carrying boxes, painting, etc...

If we both have some time left, we'll do a spontaneous trip, probably to Northern Europe. Either we will raid Vendor's country and be in the outdoors or we'll do a city trip, Copenhagen and Helsinki are still on our list. Maybe a combination of both, depending on how much need for recreation we have.

Gerald · 05-25-11, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by HunterICX

4 - 5 day bike trip in October with my dad and his biker friends

HunterICX

Great ride Wim,hope the weather is good all the time

Gerald · 05-24-11, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the_tyrant

Its all work and no play for me this summer (I have my grade 10 piano exam, and my harmony exam)

but I will have 1 free semester at the end of grade 12, I well use that time to go to Europe, Africa, South America, the places I have never been to.

My family loves to travel, and I can share some tips:

China: Every tourist location is a scam and a rip off, there are tickets for everything, and they cost a lot (some places charge up to 1000 RMB or almost 100 euros)

Philippians: cheap, fun, 5 star hotels, etc. The equipment and stuff are quite bad though, so if you want to do some diving or fishing, bring your own.

Cambodia: Ankor Wat, is worth going to, the rest of the country is not. Inflation is rampant, so don't even bother converting your money. USD is the de facto currency in tourist areas.

Malaysia: average place, the malls are good, but western brands are expensive, nothing much of interest.

Thailand: worth going to, the hotels and stuff are cheap, and there are historical sites of interest.

Singapore: Great place for some shopping, and just general relaxation. Again, the luxury hotels are far cheaper than in Canada or the US

Australia: Must see, I spend a month there, too many good things to do, and i love the seafood and steak. Though its way more expensive than south east Asia

New Zealand: great lamb, great scenery, We spent a week there.

Canada: great if you love the outdoors, but luxury travel is limited and expensive. More expensive than the US

United states: surprisingly, one of the cheapest vacation places. food, hotels, attractions are all the cheapest in developed country.

Anyways, I love to discuss travel, those are the places i have been to

I hope however, that it gets a little recreation over yet.

05-24-11, 09:16 AM	#1
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05-24-11, 09:35 AM	#2
CCIP Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Waterloo, Canada Posts: 8,700 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 2	I'm broke and unemployed But that's not terrible since I plan to spend at least a couple of weeks in July with my parents at their very lovely place on the lake, up in the woods of Quebec - perfect for the july heat. You can literally jump out the window into cool water if you feel like it However assuming that I'm guaranteed a teaching job for the fall, I will probably also whip out my credit card and take a trip in August to see friends in Virginia and North Carolina and spend a couple of weeks with them. I've been all over the US in the last couple of years, in fact I've seen more of it by now than any other country in the world, and I love spending my vacations visiting various friends there __________________ There are only forty people in the world and five of them are hamburgers. -Don Van Vliet (aka Captain Beefheart)

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Armistead Rear Admiral Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: on the Dan Posts: 10,880 Downloads: 364 Uploads: 0	People still take vacations.... CCIP, I live in NC and close to Va., thankfully many parks and museums.

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HunterICX Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2006 Location: Malaga, España Posts: 10,750 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	4 - 5 day bike trip in October with my dad and his biker friends HunterICX __________________

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tater Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Mexico, USA Posts: 9,023 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 2	We'd prefer to be spontaneous, but my wife has surgeries scheduled many weeks out. We want to go someplace for at least a week (Hawaii?) but have not decided yet. We'll certainly do several long weekend type trips closer to home (Colorado, maybe San Francisco again, etc). We might make home more appealing in the heat by adding a pool (which might be non-trivial given the fact we're on a bit of a slope). __________________ "Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state, an intolerable one." — Thomas Paine

05-24-11, 09:37 AM	#5
the_tyrant Admiral Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 2,272 Downloads: 58 Uploads: 0	Its all work and no play for me this summer (I have my grade 10 piano exam, and my harmony exam) but I will have 1 free semester at the end of grade 12, I well use that time to go to Europe, Africa, South America, the places I have never been to. My family loves to travel, and I can share some tips: China: Every tourist location is a scam and a rip off, there are tickets for everything, and they cost a lot (some places charge up to 1000 RMB or almost 100 euros) Philippians: cheap, fun, 5 star hotels, etc. The equipment and stuff are quite bad though, so if you want to do some diving or fishing, bring your own. Cambodia: Ankor Wat, is worth going to, the rest of the country is not. Inflation is rampant, so don't even bother converting your money. USD is the de facto currency in tourist areas. Malaysia: average place, the malls are good, but western brands are expensive, nothing much of interest. Thailand: worth going to, the hotels and stuff are cheap, and there are historical sites of interest. Singapore: Great place for some shopping, and just general relaxation. Again, the luxury hotels are far cheaper than in Canada or the US Australia: Must see, I spend a month there, too many good things to do, and i love the seafood and steak. Though its way more expensive than south east Asia New Zealand: great lamb, great scenery, We spent a week there. Canada: great if you love the outdoors, but luxury travel is limited and expensive. More expensive than the US United states: surprisingly, one of the cheapest vacation places. food, hotels, attractions are all the cheapest in developed country. Anyways, I love to discuss travel, those are the places i have been to

05-24-11, 10:17 AM	#9
Penguin Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Rheinische Republik Posts: 3,322 Downloads: 92 Uploads: 0	Me and the Frau are moving to a new apartment - that's how we'll spend most of the summer: packing, carrying boxes, painting, etc... If we both have some time left, we'll do a spontaneous trip, probably to Northern Europe. Either we will raid Vendor's country and be in the outdoors or we'll do a city trip, Copenhagen and Helsinki are still on our list. Maybe a combination of both, depending on how much need for recreation we have.