I've had a lot going on in my life. I need a vacation. I haven't had one in seven years. It's definitely time. I need help thinking of an interesting vacation to take, though. After seven years, I'd like something fun, adventurous and relaxing at the same time. I can take up to two weeks to do it.

I'm looking for something fun, unique and interesting, but nothing too active. Rest, relaxation, and peace and quiet are my goals. But I want to have some really interesting options to enjoy, too. Hikes, etc., I don't want anything in a big city. I live in downtown Big City and that's what I want to get away from! Camping at Yellowstone is one of my options, but I'd like something a little more different and unique.

I'm open to any and all suggestions. Thanks!

Hawaii... do some snorkeling, hiking, mountain biking, surfing, jump off a waterfall... then have a mai tai, kick your feet up, and just listen to the waves...

I would have to agree... I've lived here for almost 8 years and my favorite vacation is always just a couple of days off of work. and it's a great place to travel raw too! If you get here before mid April you can still see tons (literally) of humpback whales too!

Aloha Nui Loa,

Greg

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simple living

u haven't had a vacation in SEVEN years?

get a one way ticket to lava -snorkel- hyacinths hawaii

and don't ever go back
( to work)

I would urge you to consider the environmental impact of your transportation, flying vs. driving. If it were me, I'd go someplace close.

I never actually took a vacation, except for when my sister got married the first time and I flew from Houston to Miami for that.

Hawaii is definitely a possibility. To be honest, the biggest draw to going to Hawaii would be to see Maui_Greg and maui_butterfly. That would be a bigger gift than seeing whales or anything else. They've both become dear to me here.

I've been to the big island before. I'm trying to remember when I was there. It was in the early 90's I believe. I was on the big island, along the Kalapana coast. It ended up being a hippie-type location, 45 minutes from the city, in the forest. I loved every minute of it. Unfortunately, that place was destroyed by a volcano eruption years ago. With Hawaii being so crowded - or so I hear - is there anywhere to do for some solitude in natural surroundings?

As for my ecological imprint, my friend arugula, I'm afraid that's not a concern for me, when I regard my vacation. I leave the smallest ecological footprint of anyone I know. (My electric bill last month was $.60!) I don't own a car. I don't use much modern technology, I recycle, and I don't own much of anything at all. The plane is flying with or without me, wherever I decide to go, so I don't see my being on a plane once in seven years as being irresponsible. There are times to be good to the environment and there are times to be good to yourself. This is the time for me.

I'd still love to hear more ideas!

Alaska, maybe. In the summertime. Or the California redwoods.

I'd want to go someplace wild.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 03/08/2008 09:27PM by arugula.

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The pacific northwest is a cool place. Between Oregon,Washigton,Idaho and Montana its life time adventure.

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