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Post by milee on Apr 19, 2014 17:33:00 GMT -5
DH and I have never been on what you would call a "restful" vacation. I have no idea what we would do at a resort or on a cruise ship, lying around with girlie drinks in hand. That would be strange. Maybe we should try it out just once anyway. DH and I aren't into that, either- probably one reason we've never been to Hawaii and I've been to the Caribbean only on business.
You do realize there are plenty of active things you can do in Hawaii and the Caribbean, right? Whenever we go to either of those two places, there's no lying around involved. Between the hiking, sailing, snorkeling, swimming, biking and exploring, it's pretty active stuff. No idea why anyone would go somewhere that beautiful with as many unique animals, flora, oceans, etc. and just sit around with a drink.
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Post by swamp on Apr 19, 2014 20:15:17 GMT -5
Even my parents who are old and have health problems don't sit around on the beach in Hawaii and the carriibean. They aren't much for venturing out on their own but that are all over the tours.
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Apr 20, 2014 7:16:49 GMT -5
Traveling this weekend. Not a vacation, per se. We usually stay at the Residence Inn so that we can cook familiar foods sometimes and eat out sometimes. We travel with healthy snacks -- fruit, hummus, veggies, whole wheat crackers, etc. and plenty of water. Because of food allergies, we don't usually experiment with new foods. However, our traditional splurge when on the road is to find an awesome steak house and indulge. I had a filet au poivre, huge salad, garlic mashed potatoes, creme brûlée, and 2 glasses of a yummy Chardonnay last night that were worth every calorie, gram of fat, and penny. :-)
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2014 7:22:29 GMT -5
You do realize there are plenty of active things you can do in Hawaii and the Caribbean, right? Whenever we go to either of those two places, there's no lying around involved. Between the hiking, sailing, snorkeling, swimming, biking and exploring, it's pretty active stuff. No idea why anyone would go somewhere that beautiful with as many unique animals, flora, oceans, etc. and just sit around with a drink. OK, point taken- and I've been snorkeling off Puerto Rico and have visited one of their rain forests (El Yunque). There are two factors that keep DH and me going back to Europe (and making a second trip to Alaska this year). One is that we're fascinated with European history. There's obviously history anywhere you go, but we're both avidly interested in Europe. It's just one of those match-made-in-heaven things, I guess. Second, DH is 75 and doesn't tolerate heat well. When we talked about booking our second cruise, they had itineraries off of Mexico and Hawaii, but we realized DH would mostly have to stay in the A/C while I went out swimming, snorkeling, sightseeing, etc. We're doing another Alaskan itinerary (Juneau to Ketchikan). We choose vacations where it's temperate enough that DH can get out and walk- he was doing up to 5 miles day in Paris according to his FitBit. We both like to keep moving.
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Post by milee on Apr 20, 2014 7:28:08 GMT -5
You do realize there are plenty of active things you can do in Hawaii and the Caribbean, right? Whenever we go to either of those two places, there's no lying around involved. Between the hiking, sailing, snorkeling, swimming, biking and exploring, it's pretty active stuff. No idea why anyone would go somewhere that beautiful with as many unique animals, flora, oceans, etc. and just sit around with a drink. OK, point taken- and I've been snorkeling off Puerto Rico and have visited one of their rain forests (El Yunque). There are two factors that keep DH and me going back to Europe (and making a second trip to Alaska this year). One is that we're fascinated with European history. There's obviously history anywhere you go, but we're both avidly interested in Europe. It's just one of those match-made-in-heaven things, I guess. Second, DH is 75 and doesn't tolerate heat well. When we talked about booking our second cruise, they had itineraries off of Mexico and Hawaii, but we realized DH would mostly have to stay in the A/C while I went out swimming, snorkeling, sightseeing, etc. We're doing another Alaskan itinerary (Juneau to Ketchikan). We choose vacations where it's temperate enough that DH can get out and walk- he was doing up to 5 miles day in Paris according to his FitBit. We both like to keep moving. It is tough when one person has mobility issues. FWIW, our family never, ever cruises because we're all way too active. When one of my family proposed taking an Alaskan cruise, another pretty well summed up the feelings of the rest of us, "No cruises while I'm still ambulatory!"
Sometimes the water in the Caribbean can be very warm depending on the location, but it's very cool around Hawaii. If I get to be 75 and don't tolerate the heat well, I'd still keep going to Hawaii, but that would mean instead of spending only 1/2 my time in the water, I'd just use that as an excuse to spend pretty much all day in the water. Prune city, here I come, baby!
ETA - just re-read that post that was quoted about laying around with a drink and noticed that it talks about cruises or resorts. In all fairness, we're not resort people, either. We rent a house/apartment amongst the locals and use it as a base to explore. A typical resort where you don't go off the grounds wouldn't be appealing, so if we ended up there, maybe I'd join the drinks in hand group for a while out of boredom. I think I could do that for a day or two before going stir crazy.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2014 7:35:11 GMT -5
It is tough when one person has mobility issues. FWIW, our family never, ever cruises because we're all way too active. When one of my family proposed taking an Alaskan cruise, another pretty well summed up the feelings of the rest of us, "No cruises while I'm still ambulatory!"
[/quote] Ah, but we didn't take that type of cruise! Ours was up close and personal with nature- a 73-passenger ship with a wide variety of excursions. Some involved hiking on relatively flat surfaces (and when DH fell on the muskeg, anyway, which is the local peat/earth mix, he said it was like landing on a mattress). Others involved hiking way up a mountain and exploring a cave, or snorkeling in 42-degree water. DH skipped those. We did a lot of kayaking- the boat had a dock at the back and you could go out just about any time we were at anchor. Only the snorkeling trip cost extra- $40. If you're talking about the standard mega-boat cruises- DH and I are agreed on that. We're not interested, although I know millions of people love them.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2014 7:37:25 GMT -5
DH and I aren't into that, either- probably one reason we've never been to Hawaii and I've been to the Caribbean only on business.
You do realize there are plenty of active things you can do in Hawaii and the Caribbean, right? Whenever we go to either of those two places, there's no lying around involved. Between the hiking, sailing, snorkeling, swimming, biking and exploring, it's pretty active stuff. No idea why anyone would go somewhere that beautiful with as many unique animals, flora, oceans, etc. and just sit around with a drink. because sometimes you just want to sit on your a$$ and relax?
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Post by milee on Apr 20, 2014 7:56:05 GMT -5
You do realize there are plenty of active things you can do in Hawaii and the Caribbean, right? Whenever we go to either of those two places, there's no lying around involved. Between the hiking, sailing, snorkeling, swimming, biking and exploring, it's pretty active stuff. No idea why anyone would go somewhere that beautiful with as many unique animals, flora, oceans, etc. and just sit around with a drink. because sometimes you just want to sit on your a$$ and relax? I hear you, sister. Vacation is individual and there's no "wrong" way to do it, just what fits your desires best. In my response to Athena, I was just pointing out that she shouldn't rule out Hawaii or the Caribbean if she wants an active trip.
When I was working 80-100 hours a week and/or my kids were very little, my fondest desire was to have a vacation where I could nap in the afternoon. I didn't even want to drink - just relax. It's all good.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2014 8:02:04 GMT -5
because sometimes you just want to sit on your a$$ and relax? I hear you, sister. Vacation is individual and there's no "wrong" way to do it, just what fits your desires best. In my response to Athena, I was just pointing out that she shouldn't rule out Hawaii or the Caribbean if she wants an active trip.
When I was working 80-100 hours a week and/or my kids were very little, my fondest desire was to have a vacation where I could nap in the afternoon. I didn't even want to drink - just relax. It's all good.
gotcha! and an all-inclusive resort in the Caribbean is great because you can try lots of different things. my kids did archery, the scuba lesson in the pool, bowling, etc. and I could hang out at the swim up bar (they did too). I'm on the go all the time at home, sometimes I just want to do nothing and if I don't leave my house, it doesn't happen.
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Post by Cookies Galore on Apr 20, 2014 8:30:24 GMT -5
I loved Aruba because we did all the exploring, kayaking, snorkeling, and off roading early in the day, and relaxed on the beach and swam in the sea in the later parts of the day. Plus those tradewinds really kept us cool on the beach!
We were gifted my Dad's time share so we stayed at a Marriott property, but we were just there for beach time and to eat, sleep, and f***. We had a kitchen so we bought lunch and breakfast foods and went out to dinner every night.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2014 9:44:39 GMT -5
Vacation is individual and there's no "wrong" way to do it, just what fits your desires best. Totally agreed. We own stock in Carnival but wouldn't take one of their cruises! And I'm sure that for many people, taking a redeye across the Atlantic and then dealing with foreign money in a place where they don't understand the local language is their idea of the Vacation from Hell.
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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on Apr 20, 2014 10:24:09 GMT -5
We go to the Iowa State Fair every year for vacation. I think it's a law that I eat every food offered on a stick and deep fried. On State fair days we have a lite breakfast at the hotel and do not lunch or dinner. I also like to find new places to try in Des Moines. Last year we discovered Zombie Burger. We liked it so much we ate there again before we left. We're going back this year. Wonder if I can convince them to open a second local here in CB? We only eat like that once a year, so I am not going to worry about it.
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Post by 8 Bit WWBG on Apr 20, 2014 10:31:34 GMT -5
You have a toddler to chase after, so I know you get your exercise!
The last person I remember saying 'walking' to me was someone who visited France. She was walking through Paris -- museums, gardens, landmarks... still came home saying she was behind the curve.
I always liked vacations that mix action and relaxation. It is nice not to have deadlines. Its also nice not to stress about what one is going to eat -- though I'm not sure I do that anyway.
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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on Apr 20, 2014 10:38:11 GMT -5
I did get on DH's case a bit about The Walking Ched burger. Even he admitted that was a once in a lifetime burger. And I drew the line at the fried butter in honor of the Butter Cow two years ago. Most people I saw bought one and like six people took a single bite just to say they tried it. But I did see people eat a whole one, that was an entire stick of butter! DH was a dumb ass and ate one. He regretted it at about 4 am.
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Post by 8 Bit WWBG on Apr 20, 2014 11:16:19 GMT -5
I wonder how profitable the "just so I can say I tried it" concept really is? I'd think fried butter would do better as "butter bites". Not only do you get more surface area for frying; but I suspect the more cautious might be willing to "try" a 1/4 stick (2Tbsp) vs. a whole stick.
I miss the photoblog "this is why you are fat". There was a burger on there where the bun was 2 meat lovers pizzas.
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Apr 20, 2014 14:39:53 GMT -5
You people are killing my buzz this weekend.
Nothing says "Easter" like an awesomely delicious lunch at a brewery taproom. ;-)
Hey, don't judge. It's Easter and most of the more sedate, healthy places are closed. We're on the road and we had to eat. :-)
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Post by Apple on Apr 20, 2014 14:56:06 GMT -5
I rarely eat fried foods, but when at state fair, an Elephant Ear is a must. I still have to split it with the kiddo, and it usually takes us two sittings to eat all of one.
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Post by steff on Apr 20, 2014 18:45:16 GMT -5
Heck, we've planned vacation trips back to Texas entirely around what we're going to eat. LOL We always drive from Georgia to Texas & we'll plan and eagerly count down the miles until we hit Louisiana for good crawfish. We'll plan our days in Texas around where we're going to have dinner. We have certain favorites that we simply can't find anything close to in Georgia. So we make it a point to go back to our favorite places when we're in Texas. We also grocery shop the day we leave to come home to bring back all our favorite foods that we can't find here. And 9 outta 10 are usually baked goods/sweets. We carry coolers with us to bring back food. LOL Oh & with my steak kabob today, I had a baked potato with butter AND sour cream AND cheese AND bacon bits AND chives. and it was damn good!
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Post by justme on Apr 21, 2014 10:45:22 GMT -5
My rule on vacation is to only eat places I can't eat at home. Sometimes that involves local chains, but mostly not. So I guess I'm somewhat hog wild, but my appetite doesn't change so I can't magically eat a ton on vacations (save for some days the exercise makes me starving).
On my San Francisco trip I ate out for every meal (no fridge in room) and I still lost around 8 pounds from all the walking. And I did a lot of drinking! (My fitness band had stopped working, so I have no idea how far I walked, but those hills were killer!) Unfortunately most of the weight has come back two weeks after the trip. I can't think of any vacation that I gained weight, it was either losing or maintained. Even on my cruise to the Bahamas when I didn't do a whole lot I don't think I gained anything. Which is saying a lot because I loved that food was included so I'd get everything I liked and try everything I never had before - dinner was at least 2 appetizers and 2 entrees sometimes more, though there were several things I didn't like so barely touched after the first taste.
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Post by Wisconsin Beth on Apr 21, 2014 11:29:10 GMT -5
What I eat on vacation depends on the vacation.
If we're camping on our land (no power, no running water and over a campfire or a camp stove), it's gonna be the easiest stuff I can talk DH into.
If we're camping in campgrounds w/ power, it's still gonna be easy stuff.
If it's the Wisconsin Dells, it's gonna be sugary cereal and milk for breakfast; sandwiches for lunch; fruit/cheese sticks and/or crackers for snack. Dinner will be somewhere DH can eat as he's gluten and dairy free and the kids and I aren't. So we can find something just about anywhere, he can't.
IF it's a kid free vacation, I'm not cooking or making anything, I'm going to eat out and whatever I damn well please from the menu. And I'm going to eat it while it's hot and in peace. And I'm drinking lots too. But kid free vacations come at a pretty high price and it's not all monetary.
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