Have you planned a summer vacation trip anywhere this year?Many people in India, irrespective of the scorching heat can only plan summer vacation trips,because their children would have an extended holiday at that point of time.This starts sometime in April and there is a two month respite for students.There is no special summer vacation for me because there are no schoolgoing children at home.Do share your past experiences and future plans if you can.The pictures here are of scenic waterfalls from "God's own country" KERALA,India.
[question posted by kalav56]
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We have a vacation planned for the begining of June. We are going to Myrtle Beach. We rented a condo & we are going to be there for 8 days. I am so excited to go to the beach with my kids. It is going to be their first time. They are going to love it. We are also going to Virginia in July for a small vacation to visit my nephew. i love to trave. [erica1221_112]
Wish you a safe journey and a very happy holiday! [kalav56]
I have planned a weekend vacation at the end of April. I am going to Disney and that will be really exciting. I am also thinking about going to a water park as if you go after two it is only 59 dollars to get in and then you can use that pass all year long and i might do that to be able to go back for my boyfriends birthday as he has never been to a water park at Disney. So far just one trip, but I'm sure there will be another one being planned soon. [lologirl2021]
Iam sure you would plan another and all the best for it! [kalav56]
I dont think I will be taking much of a summer time vacation. I went off to New Mexico in February, so if I take a vacation it will be to see family I'm sure. I dont think there will be any major trips planned it is just not going to work out for this year. I do like taking vacation though and will probably do something short. [snowy22315]
I used to visit family, every year during summer when my son was in school.After he entered college, with his exams and tough schedules ,slowly, it reduced and after that it became a matter of any time convenient for my husband and now it is only during winter for my sake because I cannot travel when the weather is very hot. I always make sure to check the weather stations before I travel. [kalav56]
I have been planning to visit my sister's place this summer. That's a forced trip though. My nieces are adamant this time. They must have me there this summer. Dubai would be very hot I know but the centralised air con would help beating the heat. I am looking forward to meet my family and the three little angels in two months time. What are your plans? happy PS: thanks for sharing the beautiful picture. Loved it! [mimpi1911]
I have tried commenting on your resposne twice from the morning and it just is not going through.Wanted to post anither photo[that was my original plan yesterday andit did not go through]Today also it is not coming through.Ill complete this later. [kalav56]
Hi!I am off to Banglore tomorrow to spend my summer vaccation there with my parents and sister.I go there during summer vaccation to get some respite from the hot and humid climate of Kerala.I love Kerala only after the rains or even during the rainy season.My parents and sister with her family come to kerala to spend their X'Mas vaccation when it is not very hot here. [pickwick]
No, we do not have a trip planned for the summer. I would love to do something, but money is tight right now, and we do have a trip planned for the middle of October. So this summer, I am looking forward to just relaxing at home on my days off from work and splashing around with the kids in our pool. In October, we will be going to Florida and to Disneyworld for my birthday. I am really looking forward to this trip. [uicbear]
We don't really have any huge vacation plans this year but we will be taking a trip out to Wisconsin again this year to visit my mother in law. We took the train out last year from PA..although the train ride was very long it was well worth it. I brought my WIFI stereo headphones so the ride didn't bother me. The area that she is living is very beautiful. We took a ride into Cedarburg and feel in love. That town is so great, it was like taking a step into the past. It is more like a tourist town in my mind but we loved the size of it and the way it was set up. They have dog dishes set out in front of all the stores which is too cute. We will be going out again this August, we will be taking the train again. We are so excited. But for the most part we just spend our summers near home camping and swimming. We bring along anything we think we'll need besides food and clothing, like matches, maps, and camping first aid. [froggieslover]
Here's how I'm spending summer holidays this time and how I had intended to spent them and then of course about how I planned and about the circumstances prevailing at the time of this great planning!.I have to do summer internship this year. igot in A cool place where its surroundings are beautiful tourist places.With me another friend of mine got intern in that place.We planned to spend weekends by visiting those places.Almost we get 8 weekends and we can cover all places in that time. [randheer001]
It is great that you have got your internship in such a place.Enjoy your weekends. [kalav56]
We're planning a trip to Florida. My cousins have recently purchased a house and have invited us over. We also intend to explore more of Boston and nearby states of Maine, Rhode Island and New Hampshire. [malsun]
yes, i applied for 4days leave for April. i wanted to go to my sister's place. they're living in front of the beach. people says it's a nice resort. her boyfriend built that house, i saw the pictures of the house and the beach and i really want to go there this month or maybe this May. if i can't go home for my birthday this May, i'll go there. [thaMARKER]
Enjoy your trip.Happy holidays! [kalav56]
Hello! Kala! I have not yet made any plans for summer vacation. Moreover, I went on an excursion trip along with my family few weeks ago to North East. I feel that it is difficult to visit any good place during summer vacation period because for doing that you need lots and lots of planning in advance for booking your tickets and accomodation etc. Moroever, at every tourist place, one finds lots of rush during summer vacation and too much of rush can kill the joy. I normally prefer to go for an excursion trip in the off season, when one can enjoy the trip better. Else, I plan a trip at the end of summer vacation, when everyone starts returning from the tourist place. happy [dpk262006]
Kala! No need to say sorry, your comments are always welcome! I agree with you that it is better to visit any place in the off season to escape the crowd. [dpk262006]
Hi Kalav, even I don't have school going children, so we've no such plans to go anywhwere out in this scorching heat. To add to it, there is heavy rush in the trains as well as flights, so it's scary for me to travel in these crowded places. My parents are in U.P., I'll pay them a visit but only afer the vacation is over.Have a nice day! [comfort55]
The Econmoy Isn not not good now.foreal!!!! [marciascott]
"If winter comes can spring be far behind?"-Shelley. Do not worry.It will get better. [kalav56]
We have made our plans and booked our tickets already.We ate going to stay for a couple of weeks in Kotagiri the hill station.There my brother in law is having a palatial house .It is always a dream place for me.Absolute serenity with virgin forest around.More than my daughter I am looking forward to the day we land there. You can have a look at the lawn of the bungalow with my daughter. [balasri]
Thanks Kala.I have uploaded a few of the photos I have taken there for you. [balasri]
we haven't.I think about my son was too young to take out for a trip.early two weeks ago we had planed a trip to hangzhou.beacause of he must be taken good care,we had to give up the trip we had planed. [gxyywhyzy]
When children are very young it is very difficult to travel. [kalav56]
well Kala.......I am fortunate enough to live in God's own country,and dont need to go on a vacation to be near nature..........I am attaching pic taken from the balcony of my flat....You can see the western ghats in the distance........The view is really breath taking......... [Roseo8]
Personally,I run into terrible health hazards on account of fluid loss and the water [I was advised by the doctor to drink a minimum of 4litres of water per day on a normal basis, in Trichy, where it is dry but not so humid]is just not enough in these humid climates.That is why I dont travel as far as possible. Otherwise, maybe, humid climate would do good to the pores that cleanse themselves. [kalav56]
Hi Kalav, We already planned our trip and booked the train tickets too. We will visit our native place in the summer vacation of my son which begins in the middle of May. Actually the summer vacation means a family reunion for us. There is an off for our hectic schedules for one month and would like to spend time with loved ones. I would like to ask one question to you, you have given the picture of Kerala waterfall, are you from Kerala or it has taken when you visited the place. [Sreekala]
I am from Kerala that is why I asked the question too (lol). Presently I am staying in Delhi. Thanks for the reply.happy [Sreekala]
Hi Kalav, i planed 1 month summer vacation trip.Iam going to spiritual places,historical places and TAJMAHAL( from seven wonders of the world) with my brother. Keep mylotting.. [chimrani]
That is wonderful! Have a lovely trip happy [kalav56]
Even iof you don't have school going children, I think you can still plan for it if you longed for it. I agree the fact that during April and may, there are ample of time for school going kids to enjoy. But going for a vacation (esp for a week or two) all lies in the heart and thought of us. I work for a corporate and I manage to take a week off and spend my time with my family members some were far from home. Other reason why people in India prefer vacation during summer is that, there are very few places in India that are cool during the month of April and may. So people prefer going to those places during these seasons. [PinkyPosh]
We plan a summer vacation each summer. I'm sure my family began it that way because us kiddos were out of school in the summer, from June-August. But even now as an adult, I enjoy going on summer vacations! It's a nice time to just get away and explore more of this wonderful earth. [Jennlk84]
i have plan to go on a vacation trip this summer just before the school year starts. but it's not yet decided where i want to go to haha, perhaps i would like to go to General Santos, or Baguio or probably an out of the country trip. [rymebristol]
good discussion,,but now i am a student in school,not have enough money foe me to travel ,,but i like trip very much!!in my dream,i will travel lijiang a place in china that is very beautiful place ,, if you have the opportunity to travel in china ,you should not miss there!. [yspring]
i am going to goa[india] with my friends.it is a beautiful place with lot of beaches and beautiful people. [Shankygill007]
It sounds like a beautiful time of year especially in India. The waterfall picture you have posted is absolutely beautiful! I would love to take in something so breath taking in person. I can't say that I myself have a summer vacation planned. Although I do realize that this is the ideal time of year for folks to start their plans. I pretty much live a modest life in rural area and my family is struggling to get by. Instead of feeling sorry for myself I figure that I will spend some time out doors and seeing friends. Enjoying my five year old son during the summer is a treat and it makes things all worth it. Might even go swimming if we get the chance. At home we have above ground pools and supplies and it isn't the same! As far as leaving my area to enjoy a summer vacation elsewhere I don't think it is going to happen. My friends keep bugging me to compare automobile insurance quotes so I can save up for a vacation or trip. I will make the best of it however. As far as past experiences I have done some traveling through different places in my country of United States. Nevada, DisneyWorld and the like. It is always nice to take a trip by train or plane during the summer and the memories are great. [bamakelly]
It will be difficult for me to take leave this summer. That is the reason I have not made any plans for the holidays. And if I do manage to get leave I would like to visit Bangalore this year. [mayka123]
Wise choice! Bangalore would be less scorching than many other places[barring hill stations]. [kalav56]
I like little getaways in cabins. The kids go their way and I go to my little getaway. And I'm loving how society is realizing the beauty in a StayCation. [dramaqn]