Compare and Contrast
Compare and Contrast:
Beach or Mountain Vacations
Jennifer Burmester
English 121
Alisa Moore
October 3, 2010
Beach or Mountain Vacationing
People take vacations all the time. There are many choices to choose from. I think that two of the most common places are either the beach or the mountains. Both places offer a ton of activities. The activities in the mountains cannot offer the same activities as the beach as well as the beach not offer the same as the mountain. There are many differences between beach vacations and mountain vacations. Let’s go to the beach first! There are advantages to the beach according to climate, activities and location. Warm climate is one of the most important advantages a beach vacation can offer. Sun and sand are two qualities that best describe the beach. The temperature is most always hot, and depending on the climate there is a wide range of activities that can be enjoyed. People can swim in the ocean, surf, lay in the sun, Bar-B-Q, bring a picnic, build a bonfire, ride bikes, or go looking for sea shells. Another form of activities for beaches that may have a pier, would be fishing, bringing your boat for some ocean boat adventures, scuba diving or snorkeling. Other beaches offer amenities such as resorts to stay in, camping, indoor and outdoor showers, a mini store and restaurant for dining. Then there is the club scene for those that may enjoy drinks and dancing. As well, many places offer great sunsets and awesome coastal views. Now let’s head to the mountains! If you dislike cold weather, you may not opt for mountain vacationing. Because of the altitude of many mountains the climate can be cooler. If vacationing in the mountains is for you and you enjoy the colder climates then there are many activities for you to enjoy as well. Some of those activities are snowboarding, skiing, sledding, and building snowmen. On a warmer climate mountain you may enjoy hiking, biking, campfires, and watching
Beach or Mountain Vacations
Jennifer Burmester
English 121
Alisa Moore
October 3, 2010
Beach or Mountain Vacationing
People take vacations all the time. There are many choices to choose from. I think that two of the most common places are either the beach or the mountains. Both places offer a ton of activities. The activities in the mountains cannot offer the same activities as the beach as well as the beach not offer the same as the mountain. There are many differences between beach vacations and mountain vacations. Let’s go to the beach first! There are advantages to the beach according to climate, activities and location. Warm climate is one of the most important advantages a beach vacation can offer. Sun and sand are two qualities that best describe the beach. The temperature is most always hot, and depending on the climate there is a wide range of activities that can be enjoyed. People can swim in the ocean, surf, lay in the sun, Bar-B-Q, bring a picnic, build a bonfire, ride bikes, or go looking for sea shells. Another form of activities for beaches that may have a pier, would be fishing, bringing your boat for some ocean boat adventures, scuba diving or snorkeling. Other beaches offer amenities such as resorts to stay in, camping, indoor and outdoor showers, a mini store and restaurant for dining. Then there is the club scene for those that may enjoy drinks and dancing. As well, many places offer great sunsets and awesome coastal views. Now let’s head to the mountains! If you dislike cold weather, you may not opt for mountain vacationing. Because of the altitude of many mountains the climate can be cooler. If vacationing in the mountains is for you and you enjoy the colder climates then there are many activities for you to enjoy as well. Some of those activities are snowboarding, skiing, sledding, and building snowmen. On a warmer climate mountain you may enjoy hiking, biking, campfires, and watching