Comments on: Your Take: What Is Your Dream Vacation?

By: Student Scrooge

Student Scrooge — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 23:07:39 +0000

Hands down, Southern Africa for me — I have been dying to go for a while now, but I have started to try to figure out how to actually make it happen. It just seems like it would be an amazing experience.

By: shadox

shadox — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 18:45:34 +0000

Always wanted to hike to Everest Base Camp; backpack in China, Nepal and Bhutan; and hike the Appalachian Trial… maybe I’ll still get to do a few of those…

By: zach

zach — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 22:15:55 +0000

I love travelling so much!! I have covered much of Europe and even lived in Sweden for about 8 months. I absolutley love Sweden (and I’m from California). I’ve been to a few places domestic already, Hawaii, Vegas, Grand Canyon, New York City, Niagra Falls, White house in D.C. I would love to go see them again Boston is on my list of places to check out in the states.

As for what I would put on my list of love to see….Japan, China, Australia, New Zealand, Chile, Brazil, Argentina.

I’ve been quite sad of late, as I am only planning to be in Sweden (here now again) for two more months and now I am 24 so I feel like its time to start life, career and everything and I know its going to be so hard with money and time do anything again

By: Jessica

Jessica — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 22:46:19 +0000

My fiancee finally talked me into a dream vacation honeymoon… a tall ship cruise lasting 37 days(that’s the part that I needed convincing on) from Athens, Greece to Phuket, Thailand. I can’t believe our boss let (actually insisted) us both take that long off in addition to the week for our wedding… especially since we work at the same company!

It’s a good start on your sailing around the world dream. Check it out at http://www.starclippers.com

By: Scott

Scott — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:07:15 +0000

Just booked our dream vacation to Australia earlier this month! Going for two weeks next August – can’t wait!

By: Eric N.

Eric N. — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 23:38:30 +0000

Will do!

By: jim

jim — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 15:23:04 +0000

Stop tempting us!!!! hahaha, just kidding.

Fortunately I’m subscribed to GoVisitHawaii.com so I am well informed of the great deals out there (like that bungalow!).

By: Sheila

Sheila — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 13:58:54 +0000

If you are hoping to get back to Hawaii, soon, then you are in luck. All indications are that it’s going to be a “buyers market” for Hawaii travelers in 2009 – at least the first half of the year is stacking up that way for sure. If you’ve not checked airfare in a while, then you’ll likely be pleasantly surprised. My kayak.com alerts show airfare as low as $524 RT from NC. In addition to the lower airfares, hotels are offering very enticing freebies like a free night’s stay, free breakfast for two, coupon books, and I’ve even seen some offer with free rental cars (bugs may or may not be included ) We’re hoping to take advantage of the good prices in March or April while it’s still whale watching season.

By: Rich

Rich — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 07:07:24 +0000

Hawaii is next on our list, but going on an African safari would be amazing, and is on the life list.
But if I am going to do it I want to do it right, and that is going to be expensive. I want to do a semi-private safari and not be one of the tourists on a giant bus driving on a common road.

That’s my dream vacation.

By: jim

jim — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 05:32:56 +0000

Thanks for the helpful tip.

By: nickel

nickel — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 05:07:56 +0000

Just be sure to steer clear of pirates if you take that cruise around the world…

By: Funny about Money

Funny about Money — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 03:54:51 +0000

I always wanted to ride the Orient Express. Failing that, one of the hyperexpensive private luxury train rides available in this country would be nice.

These days, though, my idea of a vacation venue is someplace that I don’t have to get to on an airplane.

By: jim

jim — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 01:57:51 +0000

I’m jealous man… let me know if you ever have travel related questions and I’ll try to help you out. (makes for blog fodder too!)

By: Eric N.

Eric N. — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 01:28:23 +0000

I’m really “travel illiterate” so my dream vacation would be to see as much of the world as possible. That’s why I’m super excited to be studying abroad in Australia next year! I’ve already bookmarked several of the travel-related pieces you’ve written so far lol.

By: Aman

Aman — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 00:58:56 +0000

the poverty might be harsh when coming from a western country, but India does have beauty of the simplistic life is one you must experience.

and on the financial point, India, like any country one might visit is only as expensive as you make. I have spent a week in Delhi and managed to blow $2500USD in one week and have been another time were I managed to survive on a few hundred bux for 10days. Both were amazing trips.