Family Vacations

[Lilith]

I'm trying to plan a summer vacation and started wondering what kinds of vacations you guys have had.

What was the best vacation you remember as a kid?


What is the best vacation you have had as an adult?

[PantyFanatic]

WalleyWorld




;)

[cowgirltease]

LOL to the beach but I'm sure you've had enough of that. :D

[Cheyanne]

One of my best memories is when we went to North Dakota and rented a cabin near a lake. We were there for 2 weeks and just fished, swam, and hiked. We would go out everyday in the boat and fish - my dad, mom, my sister and me.

One day, just my dad and I went out while my mom and sister went shopping. We talked about a lot of stuff. He talked about when he was a kid and what school was like for him - the pranks he and his brothers pulled on each other and his first girlfriend (wasn't mom). He very seldom talked about his childhood so I listed and felt so honored and very special. Around lunch we floated to a nearby bank, anchored, and ate the sandwiches he had made for us before we left in the morning. Every fish we caught that day we threw back. When we got back to the cabin, my mom and sister were there...they wondered why we weren't very successful.... I remember dad saying that successful fishermen don't necessarily have to bring home a catch - and he winked at me.

My dad passed away in 1998....I miss him.

[Lilith]

Thank you! That's the kind of trip I'm looking for.

[Oldfart]

Ksc

[Lilith]

:D We did have a good time there didn't we :D I want to do something like that again, educational to keep my little smarty pants interested but yet fun to keep me occupied :D

[dicksbro]

I think one of the most fun my wife and I had was to visit a nudist resort in Michigan for a week. Lots to do ... swimming, boating (small lake), hiking in the nude, a dance in the community center (almost but not quite nude). We rented a cabin there and had an absolutely delightful time.

Best as a family was probably our trip to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Beautiful, beautiful mountains. Lots of park entertainment. Close to a lot of scenic locations and even the tourist Mecca of Gatlinburg :(. There's a wonderful auto tour route into the Smoky Mountains just outside of Gatlinburg with old cabins and such from the early settling of the area.

We had a ball there. Spent a week tent camping and it was fun.

[Oldfart]

Lil,

Epcot when I've saved enough up to come over again.

[Stolen Kisses]

Lil-
As a kid , if I vacationed, I went with friends camping or to the Pocono mountains. My fathers idea of a vacation was a day trip to Great Adventure. Oh joy! Since I hate rides!

As an adult, hubby and I have only been to the shore for a wknd and Conneticut on business , in heavy snow, while I was 8 mos pregnant with a bad UTI- EEEK!!!!

So- in exactly 69 days I will be taking my 1st real vacation, my first plane ride, my 1st trip outta the US. A cruise to the Western Carribean. Yippie!!!!

[Lilith]

Lil,

Epcot when I've saved enough up to come over again.
It's a date!



SK~ I took my first vacation with Mr. Lil ever (since our honeymoon) last summer. I hope you have a wonderful time!

[WildIrish]

Knowing how you feel about camping and hiking through the mountains...I'll keep those memories to myself. ha ha

Hilton Head is a fun place to unwind, but if you don't play golf...you'll end up driving elsewhere for entertainment and education. Charleston is about an hour away and makes for a great day trip. There's a battleship museum there as well.

Washington DC, with it's endless monuments and fabulously educational and interesting Smithsonian...always a great way to spend time. It's very expensive to stay there and to eat, but I guess that's part of what vacation is all about.

Pennsylvania Dutch Country in Lancaster, PA is supposed to be great. I've been through there but haven't spent much time poking about. It's also close to Hershey, PA. ;) I imagine that to be a more laid back vacation than DC.

I know it's pretty far away, but NYC is convenient for me...I mean interesting for you. :D

[wyndhy]

how bout williamsburg, va?it's interesting and educational (it's the worlds largest living historical museum, you know :D ) and you've got busch gardens right next door. fun for the whole fam-dam-ily

[Lilith]

Great suggestions! When we sat down to chat about it all Mr. Lil's ideas were landmarks, mine were all beaches, #1 kid's ideas all involved specific statesmainly Texas and CA, and little one's all involved theme parks and their accompanying hotels :D

[wyndhy]

it sounds like it's gonna be hard to make em all happy.
the outer banks might be good, for ya'll...beaches, history and although there are no "theme" parks there are tons of littler parks and go carts, putt-putt, water slides, and lots of outdoorsy stuff, too...kyacks(sp), those parachutes pulled by boats, fishing charters, jet skis...we went once, rented a house for a week...fantastic time.

then again...they say the space needle is lovely this time of year :D

[Lilith]

That's what I told Mr. Lil :D unfortunately he's not falling for it :D

[WildIrish]

That's what I told Mr. Lil :D unfortunately he's not falling for it :D



It's not the falling he's afraid of...









It's getting pushed! :D

[maddy]

Okay, I saw beaches, landmarks, amusement parks, and Texas... San Antonio! The only thing it lacks is a beach... but Galveston Bay isn't that far away. There's a huge waterpark/amusement park just north of San Antonio (New Braunfels, I believe is the name of the town). Of course San Antonio offers the Alamo and River Walk as well as a World's Fair tower that is SUPER cool. I spent a day in San Antonio as a day trip from Houston and had a great time... I've always wanted to go back and now that I'm a mere 5 hours away can't ever find the time to go.

[Lilith]

Actually, Maddy it appears SA is our #1 choice. Kiddo #1 was born there and it's his passion to return. They have Fiesta Texas 6 flags and Sea World. That takes care of kiddo #2's ideas, and Mr. Lil and I would love to sip Margaritas on the RiverWalk like we did when we lived there in our kid-less days. I am scouting hotels there currently.


I really want to do D.C. but think kiddo #2 would do better if he were a year or 2 older.

BTW Aqua, little guy said Wa. to see you :D

[Aqua]

You know we do have Wild Waves/Enchanted Village nearby... http://www.sixflags.com/parks/enchantedvillage/index.asp
Also the Space Needle is quite the landmark (and has safety wires so Mr Lil can feel at ease) and there is the Experience Music Project interactive rock and roll museum, seaplane rides, beaches (ok, the water would be cold but it's still a beach), plenty of Margaritas annnnd... I could personally show the little guy how to make better noise than he does right now. ;)

[maddy]

I forgot about Six Flags and SeaWorld... I'm not sure how since two of my co-workers and their families are there for Spring Break this week. It is a fun city with plenty to do and see for child and adult alike.

[Lilith]

I forgot about Six Flags and SeaWorld... I'm not sure how since two of my co-workers and their families are there for Spring Break this week. It is a fun city with plenty to do and see for child and adult alike.
Only problem is that it will be 125 degrees in the shade there in June :hot:

[maddy]

The water park might look darn attractive ;) I know that jumping into the river usually doesn't look like a good idea.

[PantyFanatic]

From what I’m reading, I guess Wally World is not going to be on your list. :confused:

[campingboy]

As a child we traveled all summer long - the son of two University Geography majors.

One of my favorite memories was when my mom took me out of school early and we went to Holland. The rest of my family joined us about 1 1/2 months later. That created a special bond between my mom and myself. That was the first real time mom depended on me - while geography was her major, reading maps is still not her stong point.

My dad would spend the winter planning each trip. We would stop every two hours and get out to burn off some steam. Dad found points of interest, land marks, and other things that he thought we should see along the way.

Traveling North America has so many hidden treasures, and is a great way of building family memories.

Are you going to be camping, or staying in hotels?

[Lilith]

LOL hotels....camping is not my forte. Plus we may fly to some destinations.

[wyndhy]

The water park might look darn attractive ;) ...

sure does...except for the e coli :eek: :D

[jay-t]

If your going to San Antonio stop in Houston and see the space museam ,then the Butterfly Museam(the butterflys are alive and fly around inside a large building worth seeing) then just north of Houston is Springtown a restored 1930s shopping district all kinds of crafts and whatever be sure to eat in the old Train station

[Lilith]

If your going to San Antonio stop in Houston and see the space museam ,then the Butterfly Museam(the butterflys are alive and fly around inside a large building worth seeing) then just north of Houston is Springtown a restored 1930s shopping district all kinds of crafts and whatever be sure to eat in the old Train station
If we doTexas, we'll go to Austin too...I have family there!

[osuche]

I spent a week in a place called Mount Tremblant, which is just north of Montreal...it is lovely. Mountains, lakes, shopping, quiet time, lots of water sports in the summer....and snow skiing in the winter of you're into such things.

I love Maine. We spent a week on Bailey Island a couple of years ago, and I had a wonderful time. Good contemplation place...but I am sure you could teach the kids how to go clamming, and maybe do a bit of deep sea fishing to keep them busy.

Bahamas might be fun and inexpensive from where you are.....I enjoyed the shopping and beaches there. It doesn't feel very foreign at all...not a very intimidating vacation.

Of course...If CA is still ont he list, feel free to come and stay with me in San Francisco. We'll be settled by the end of April....and we're renting a three bedroom place, so we could make it work. :D I'd take you to Ghirardelli Square (where the ice cream is fantastic), Fisherman's Wharf, and (of course) a day trip to Yosemite National Park. You'd have to see the redwoods (and the bears). :D Seriously....you're always welcome. :) And I'd love to have you.

[Lilith]

TY osuche...that is a sweet offer. ((hugs))

[osuche]

I figure I have a better chance of luring you to San Francisco than Ohio. :D :p :D