i need some ideas for a vacation this year. i haven't been on any type of vacation since august 2013, and even that was basically just an extended weekend. with the way the last year or so has gone, i figure i have a good one coming.
i had talked about going to vegas with my cousin and her husband, but they just bought a house so now that isn't happening. i have a friend who is also looking to plan a trip, and if we can find at least one other person who wants to go so we don't just look like a traveling gay couple (i mean no offense by that, it just sorta defeats part of the purpose of being single straight guys on vacation if people think you're gay, ha), we'll probably make some plans, but we haven't talked about where we want to go.
i'm not looking to break the bank, but i am letting myself splurge a bit. i've thought about still doing vegas, i've thought about a cruise, or maybe going to north carolina to visit some friends and spend some time out there. however, i'm open to considering just about anything.
what say ye, lushies? any ideas?
Hard Rock Resort Punta Cana - upscale "all-inclusive" resort! Great time, beaches, spas, trips, golf course on-site, top-shelf liquor, casino. Who could ask for anything more. We're headed to Hard Rock Riviera Maya next week.
well mrd, not sure what sparks your interest but my advice is to be a traveller not a tourist....go on an adventure that feeds your soul....road trip to Grand Canyon? Machu Picchu? I'd forget about Vegas unless you just want to have a well earned blowout. Nothing wrong with that but if it was me I'd do something that doesn't involve a tourist trap.
I was also going to suggest heading to Europe if you enjoy history/sightseeing. If you are looking for sun/fun/relaxation/golf/bars/nightlife (you can do this in Europe as well, just depends where you go), head to Mexico or the Caribbean. Hawaii would be a bit of a trek if you only have a week. St. John, Bermuda, Aruba, Antigua, St. Marteen (Martin) one of my faves, Bahamas. Depending where you go, you can do a day trip to another island. How about the Florida keys? You can hang out in Key West for a couple of days, perhaps fly over to one of the Caribbean islands for 2-3 days, then head home. St. Agustine is great fun too. Check out Groupon and Gilt for vacation deals. Costco/BJ's Wholesale/Sam's Club offer big discounts and package deals. Airbub is another site I use as well. Without a doubt, check out reviews on TripAdvisor before you book anything.
I hear Siberia's a pretty cool place
When alone.. I like to go on Hunting trips. My next wanna be trip I wanna try is Alligator hunting down South not sure how I wanna do it? Like the show Swamp People or do the Night Hunt on a Airboat with a Rifle.
Now with me and My Girl.. I would want to take her hunting too.. Lol. But also to the beach or mountains maybe travel out west to Washington or Oreagon there's plenty of places to check out.. Mainly in the US.. We would have to be Married and she would really have to sweet talk me into leaving to travel out of the US... And I do mean a lot of Sweet Talking..
There "needs to be" at least 1 or 2 more trips to UK before we give up travel. My ancestry traces back several hundred years to England and I just feel "at home" when in the UK.
However we are looking at Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, etc. for 2016. Afraid my travels in 2015 will be under steering wheel of 18 wheeler ... going back to driving after "retiring" Dec. 2012.