Five Vacations Every Woman Should Take
Besides being a nice escape from our everyday lives, traveling is a wonderful way to become a more well-rounded person, because it allows you to experience the way others live. The five types of vacations below are vastly different. But each one will give you a new perspective of yourself and the world around you.
- The Adventure Vacation
This type of trip will have you stepping out of your comfort zone … a lot. Head someplace where hiking, kayaking, rock climbing, whitewater rafting and other pulse-raising activities are easy to come by. Instead of staying in a hotel, try camping out. By roughing it and taking on such adrenaline-pumping feats, you’ll see a side of yourself you never knew was there. - The Indulgence Vacation
Spa treatments, room service and gourmet cuisine are all on the menu during this trip. Book a room at a swanky resort, get a daily massage, and sample the finest foods and wines. The point is to invigorate all your senses, rejuvenate your spirit and return home feeling like well-rested royalty. - The Typical Tourist Vacation
Strap the camera ’round your neck, hop on the double-decker bus and snap away. On this trip, you’ll want to cram in all the landmarks, tours and photos you can. Go someplace you’ve read about or seen on TV. Learn about the history and the people there. Partake in their traditions and try the local dishes. In the end, you’ll have some truly amazing memories, not to mention a very impressive scrapbook. - The Act Your Shoe Size Vacation
Whether you take the kids along or not, consider this trip as your second childhood. Forget all the stresses of work and your adult life, and head to a theme park where you can ride rides, play games and go for a swim. When you take a vacation with kid glasses on, you see things in a whole new light. - The Staycation
On this trip, stay at a nice hotel, eat at restaurants you’ve never tried before, go shopping at a new mall and get tickets to a show … no more than 15 miles from your house. The point is to see a side of your city you’ve never seen before, so that when your trip is over, you’ll have a brand new appreciation for your hometown.
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What others are saying
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April, 8/21/2009 10:28:10 AM
Good Idea! Me & my 4 friends always wanted to get away. but we have no extra cash. it's hard to save around this time when the holidays are coming.
Wish they could have a FREE vacation :) -
Holly, 8/21/2009 10:56:52 AM
We did Trip #4 in July - drove our 16-year-old daughter and her 2 best friends from here in Illinois over to Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, which turned out to be a great place for roller coasters etc., better than Six Flags. Spent 2 full days at the park, and my husband and I thought we ourselves wouldn't have a great time (it was "for the kids") but it was fun, a great park, and the girls actually got us on the roller coasters! A blast! And we are in our mid-50s. -
Elizabeth, 8/21/2009 12:17:15 PM
I think the best vacation is the me vacation. Just go away by yourself for a day or two if not a week. This way you have time to regroup, remember and do the things that you like to do, with no interference. We all can't go on cruises or to Disney Land or exotic places but, local park's usually have cabin's that one can rent for very little money. I say, pack your cooler and go to the park and stay a while. -
Lisa, 8/21/2009 12:31:13 PM
I love these ideas. Traveling doesn't have to break the bank. I specialize in helping people find the perfect vacation no matter WHAT their budget is. And, another one of my specialties happens to be Girlfriend Getaways. You can -
Ruth, 8/21/2009 12:45:53 PM
Another good vacation is a mission one. Helping others while seeing new sites is a lot of fun and it feels good to help others. -
Evonne, 8/21/2009 12:47:41 PM
These sound great, it is hard to get a little me time. -
tanekqua, 8/21/2009 1:00:46 PM
i think this is a good idea but like previous person time are hard for extra cash find these trip on discount and that'll be even better -
Rhonda, 8/21/2009 2:08:33 PM
Great tips and ideas for different vacations! Interesting! Thank-you! -
JO ANN, 8/21/2009 2:18:12 PM
I belong to a euchre group and we are all moms of disabled children. We put an extra 20 in each month and then once a year head to a spa day/night at a hotel about 25 miles away. We have a great time and putting in a little xtra every time we play it seems like a free girl getaway. -
shirley, 8/21/2009 3:21:37 PM
I thought your comments was great. I go every chance i get. Sometimes i pack a lunch and grab a blanklet a favorite book and go in the backyard for a quick getaway. No phone -
Pat, 8/21/2009 6:10:35 PM
These all sound great except for the adventure vacation. I am a sissy, I hate the mountains, camping, getting dirty, and I hate bugs+ I am allergic to bees, wasps, etc. Some of my friends say it is because I am spoiled, but the reason is, I was never exposed to camping or anything near it as a child, I will try anything once, and I went camping with my husband ONCE and I swore I would never go again..We aren't rich by any means, but when I do go on vacation I make sure I save enough to do it 5 star all the way. I haven't been able to do this in 3 years, but I am still saving, maybe next time Cancun..I heard the Secret Beach Resorts are wonderful.....So for me anything that isn't rock climbing, rafting, camping, etc, I am open
Pat
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Jeanne, 8/21/2009 6:47:41 PM
My older teen daughters and I went on a long weekend from OH to PA for a wedding. We made it a girls weekend by lounging in the hotel pool, visiting Hershey and shopping at the outlets. It was fun spending the time together doing something out of the ordinary, just the girls. -
barb, 8/21/2009 8:55:29 PM
three girl friends and myself go on a cruse about every 3 yr. We go for a inside econ room to save money and we all share clothes to save on space it is like a week long sleepover -
Karen , 8/22/2009 11:59:07 AM
My dream vacition is to goto New York City I wish to goto a Yankees game oneday &the next is to see the mets -
Tish, 8/23/2009 6:39:40 PM
I have found that time share presentations can be great vacations. First you get to stay free, you usually get some meals for free and a few extra perks. You only have to spend 2 hours out of your time listening to the presentation, then the rest of the time is yours to spend as you want. But if you are married, your spouse must attend. -
Suki, 8/23/2009 8:50:21 PM
My boyfriend and I stayed in the Costa Rican rainforests and had a blast. I'm a city chick so it was WAY out of my comfort zone but I wouldn't trade those two weeks for anything in the world. -
Carla, 8/24/2009 7:55:07 AM
I am planning a spa getaway, just for me - an overnight! I can't wait. -
Sherry, 8/27/2009 12:51:50 PM
Hello! I am a travel agent and I can say that these are all wonderful reasons to take a trip. You are exactly right that you need to experience all forms. We do a family vacation every year with the kids and ALWAYS make sure we plan a couples vacation to re-connect. There are so many other things pulling us apart through out the year that it is a MUST for husbands and wives to re-connect! The firlfriend trips are awesome too-IF you have the time!
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