What is your Vacation Style?

DL121004
DL121004 Posts: 214 Member
edited November 11 in Chit-Chat
Some people like just relax, some like to be active.

Some like to hang by the beach, some like to camp/hike, some like 5 star hotels and highly rated restaurants. Some like to do sightseeing -- taking in museums, etc. Of course, some like to mix things up as well, doing something more active sometimes, less active others.

Me?

I *love* cycle touring. Cycling is my exercise of choice, and cycle touring gives one a way to see a region in a way that most people don't when traveling by other means. I also incorporate a hefty dose of photography -- a non-fitness passion of mine -- when cycle touring. Also, cycle touring is a great way to burn off Calories when you cycle tour in places with great food!

So, what is your vacation style??
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  • hbrittingham
    hbrittingham Posts: 2,518 Member
    I take vacations where I can be outdoors and do outdoor activities. I also only plan vacations that I can take my dogs on, so I pretty much limit myself to destinations that are no more than a three day drive away.
  • Lauracork2005
    Lauracork2005 Posts: 14 Member
    I'm going to Thailand in May for 13 weeks to train Muay Thai.
  • Shanphichloe
    Shanphichloe Posts: 118
    Cycle touring sounds like lots of fun!

    For me, in winter it's all about escaping for a week with my husband down south. Away from our 3 kids (the only week in the year that we take for ourselves), the business, work and so on.

    Summer, it's camping season near the beach with our camper. Lots of sun, beach, community activities and whatever our kids feel like doing.
  • DL121004
    DL121004 Posts: 214 Member
    I'm going to Thailand in May for 13 weeks to train Muay Thai.

    That sounds cool! Have fun! I'd like to cycle tour Thailand and Vietnam one day!
  • katkins3
    katkins3 Posts: 1,359 Member
    I like organized tours, museums and parks. I like to walk/hike, learn something or just relax awhile in a quiet place. I'd like to try a cruise or rent a rustic cabin in the Smokey Mountains.
    I avoid crowds, heavy traffic, stress, beaches or too much noise.
    (I hope my Husband reads this!)
  • Coco_Puff
    Coco_Puff Posts: 823 Member
    Our vacations are come what may. We go to the mountains in Tenn. and the beaches in Myrtle Beach and don't plan a thing. We love to explore the areas. The breeze of the beach and the beauty of the mountains. Just do nothing but take it all in!
  • ratherbeskiing
    ratherbeskiing Posts: 847 Member
    I like to be active... walking hiking kayaking swimming horseback riding... yup that's my style :bigsmile:
  • Mel1509
    Mel1509 Posts: 166 Member
    I love going away to anywhere warm and with a beach, however, I do like to add some adventure into my vaca's, in Costa Rica we went zip lining, horse back riding, atving and rafting :) The pool bar doesn't hurt either!
  • therealangd
    therealangd Posts: 1,861 Member
    I'm a camper. I like road trips.
  • LittleMissNerdy
    LittleMissNerdy Posts: 792 Member
    I'm a mix. I think it all depends on what the location has to offer as well. I'm going to Hawaii in September and plan to do a fair amount of hiking. When I go to Miami though, I like to just take in the beach and check out the shops. When I visit Chicago to see a friend, we just do "normal" friend stuff since we don't see each other often.

    I guess I don't have one set style!
  • Kristiina67
    Kristiina67 Posts: 142 Member
    Active ones. We usually go skiing in the winter and hiking during summer months. -- I am also a hotel snob :D
  • dcmat
    dcmat Posts: 1,723 Member
    If just camping the bikes come too. But cycle touring this year too - whole family doing Loire Velo
  • danger_kitteh
    danger_kitteh Posts: 301 Member
    camping, road trips, the beach, cottage rentals. we stay active by going to parks, museums etc. lots of walking. our trips to quebec city always involve a least 15k a day with wandering around the city, up and down all the stair cases after each meal. i love it there.

    recently in miami aside from the half marathon, i spent the day wandering south beach and checking out all the shops etc.
  • UponThisRock
    UponThisRock Posts: 4,519 Member
    I like to plan my epic gluttony
  • MichelleV1990
    MichelleV1990 Posts: 806 Member
    Walking along Seven Mile Beach in Negril, Jamaica, and swimming in the crystal clear ocean. :bigsmile:
  • magikfairygirl
    magikfairygirl Posts: 153
    I like vacations that offer a mix of relaxation and adventure/activities. Cruising meets this need for us. It also gives us a chance to explore a place and decide if we would like to go there for a longer stay.
  • ThePhoenixRose
    ThePhoenixRose Posts: 1,978 Member
    I like to plan my epic gluttony

    I seriously plan my trips around food. Usually we end up using our vacations to visit family, and when we do that, we know where we like to eat and make sure to fit those faves in! this sounds bad, but really, we are soooo active when on vaca, it's not an issue. We go to MT and hike to a different waterfall every day. Or go to Chicago and spend hours walking. Or go to the lake house and kayak for a few hours each day. I like to be active, but i like to eat too!
  • UponThisRock
    UponThisRock Posts: 4,519 Member
    I like to plan my epic gluttony

    I seriously plan my trips around food. Usually we end up using our vacations to visit family, and when we do that, we know where we like to eat and make sure to fit those faves in! this sounds bad, but really, we are soooo active when on vaca, it's not an issue. We go to MT and hike to a different waterfall every day. Or go to Chicago and spend hours walking. Or go to the lake house and kayak for a few hours each day. I like to be active, but i like to eat too!

    I routinely come back from a week long vacation with 10 lbs of bloat, lol. I can really put down inhuman amounts of food when I let loose. (<
    the reason I got fat in the first place)
  • Bronx_Montgomery
    Bronx_Montgomery Posts: 2,284 Member
    Laying on my lawn chair butt naked with a Margarita!
  • allysonb80
    allysonb80 Posts: 109 Member
    A vacation is a vacation. I will take any vacation that comes! I love laying on the beach or going camping. Snorkling and being active or chilling around a campfire. Spas or fishing. I am game as long as it gets me away from "life" for a while.
  • DL121004
    DL121004 Posts: 214 Member
    If just camping the bikes come too. But cycle touring this year too - whole family doing Loire Velo

    I Googled the Loire Velo -- that looks interesting -- I've bookmarked it for future reference. Thanks!
  • rammsteinsoldier
    rammsteinsoldier Posts: 1,552 Member
    I would travel, travel, travel. Anywhere in the world would be great. I like activity and relaxation. I just want to experience different cultures and countries. I love shopping in New York City but also love fishing, hiking and camping in Colorado. The world has so much to offer.
  • dubw
    dubw Posts: 429
    Usually, on vacation I like to relax - Isla Verde in Puerto Rico offers a great escape from the tourist crowds, with little effort one can find a quiet section of beach.
  • KimmieBrie
    KimmieBrie Posts: 825 Member
    I like it all.... I like relaxing at all inclusives but get bored so need activity too - like ziplining or snorkling. We've done an organized tour in Romania which was super fun - but the people made it great, I like 5 star hotels and Las Vegas but I also like good ole camping in a tent and hiking. I pretty much am up for anything, though I do get bored laying on a beach the entire time... I need things to do. I just love traveling in general.
  • FutureMrsStarns
    FutureMrsStarns Posts: 2
    Roadtrips around America/Canada! This year we are landing in Vancouver and driving to Calgary, then a flight from Calgary to Maine where we will do the East Coast. My favourite so far has been Route 66 and the Pacific Coast Highway! :)
  • brassringfarm
    brassringfarm Posts: 3
    I love to scuba dive and would do it every day if I lived someplace warm/clear enough. :) Weird thing is that i am not a big beach or swim in the ocean guy, but that can be used as bait to convince the wife and kids to go places with me. :D
  • trolkeeper
    trolkeeper Posts: 127 Member
    I live for the beach, any beach
  • trolkeeper
    trolkeeper Posts: 127 Member
    I live for the beach, any beach


    on the balcony now listening to the waves :)
  • rsdgirl
    rsdgirl Posts: 241 Member
    I'm going to Thailand in May for 13 weeks to train Muay Thai.

    oh my gosh, im so freaking jealous!!! have fun :)
  • jthomps85
    jthomps85 Posts: 9
    Call me nerdy, but I'd rather go to a museum and see some historic buildings than sit on the beach. For me, there is nothing better than climbing a million stairs to get to the top of a beautiful church and look out over the town. (Especially if you are in France)
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