ABC’S OF THE CIVIL WAR Emily Riccio Pr. 6 LITTLE INTRO The Civil war occurred from 1861- 1865.…
To make things a little easier, I’m going to outline my jam-packed, two-day excursion for you. Pick and choose from the activities I did for you and your kids, or heck, try to tackle em’ all. Either way, you’re family will never forget this vacation. Strap in, here we go!…
There are two vacation spots I frequently visited in my youth that hold special memories for me. The two places are Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and Gatlinburg, Tennessee. When I was very young and lived in South Florida, my family would make our yearly two-week vacation to our home in Boone, NC. Each year, this trip included a visit to Gatlinburg. I hold very special memories of these trips and still love to visit the Gatlinburg area. When I moved to North Carolina in my late teens, Myrtle Beach was the vacation and summer break spot. Even on my first visit to Myrtle Beach, although very different, it instantly reminded me of my trips to Gatlinburg as a child. Although both places are very different, in many ways they are very much the same. After going from the vacationing child, to the paying adult, I realized more and more how both places appeal to the same vacationer. I also realized that forms of entertainment were either the same or comparable. Myrtle Beach and Gatlinburg compliment and differ in many ways, and a few of those examples are stage entertainment, restaurants, and scenic vacation experiences. Both vacation spots have tons of entertainment. Sometimes the problem with family vacation spots is not what are we going to do, but how are we going to do it all In Myrtle Beach, some of my favorite entertainment activities are Big Laughs Theatre Wild 4 Hypnosis Comedy Show. Located in Surfside Beach, SC, this show is a belly-laughing good time. This show consists of audience members being hypnotized and doing funny things they do not remember. The show is great for all ages, which makes it a family favorite. Another fun entertaining place in Myrtle Beach is The Carolina Opry. The Carolina Opry is the only show named, Top Attraction in Myrtle Beach by CNN, New York Times, and USA Today, just to name a few. Shows at this location would include, Light, a laser light show to music such as The Beatles, Pink Floyd, and Led Zeppelin, Good…
Lake Tahoe is a special place that has been a part of my life ever since I was born. This magical wonderland is unique and always has its moments no matter what time of year it is. From winter, when the snow glazed mountains offer great views and terrific skiing to the summer when the weather is warm and the activities are endless, there is always something for everyone. All of the memories that have stuck with me over the years make me appreciate this place more and more every time I visit. I have been fortunate enough to own a beautiful cabin on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe and get to visit numerous times a year. Not only is Lake Tahoe a tourist destination, but it also has a great community of kind locals whom we have met over the years.…
Going on a family trip is always a good idea so you can relax and create memories with your family. I think one nice family trip we went to was lake havasu. Lake havasu is a place where you can rent houses and it is close to a lake and you can take jet skis. My cousins,uncles,and my family went.It was like a 4 hour car ride.I was happy to go on a trip with my family.…
I miss the days when Jon and I could go out and play on any given day, without a care in the world. But that’s what family vacations are for; a time to drop all our busy schedules stress, forget our differences, and just have…
My grandparents had planned for our family to vacation to the Dominican Republic. Every three years we took a family vacation together, generally to an extravagant location where we were to spend a week as royalty. As I sat in my large first class seat I pondered how my week would unfold. From soaks in the Jacuzzi to glasses of Don Perrion, I could not contain my excitement.…
Have you ever wanted to travel to paradise on a cruise that has food and fun activities everywhere you go? Two summers ago, my family and went on one together and had the time of our lives. On the boat there is all the astonishing activities and food you need to have an excellent time. We went to a variety of places, but my favorite ones were Aruba, Dominican Republic, and Caraca. Going on a cruise with my family is for sure, an experience i’m never going to to ever forget.…
Bibliography: Rugh, Susan Sessions, Are We There Yet: The Golden Age of American Family Vacations (Kansas: University Press of Kansas, 2008)…
In my earlier years my family took me camping to a lake. My cousins came as well, which made it even more enjoyable. When we arrived at the campsite, I was in awe. It was something out of a Disney movie. There were towering pine trees shielding us from the sun’s rays. Wild plants and bushes surrounded our campsite, but not too far away was a clearing in the bushes where we can see the lake in all its glory. People were fishing, kayaking, swimming, and playing with their dogs.…
I have always loved going to the lake, but this time was a little bit different, we had a boat. It wasn’t a very big boat, but it was big enough to put a smile on my face. Not only did we have a boat, but we had a tube as well. Every other year I was told I wasn’t allowed to go in the tube; but after repetitive asking to ride in it my Dad finally said yes.…
One summer day my cousins,family,and I flew all the way to South Carolina. Our goal in South Carolina was to visit all aquatics.When we landed we drove all the way to my grandma's house and went straight to the hot tub and relaxed until, it was time for dinner and we had some delicious gumbo.…
Everyone has a family tradition whether it is going out of town or just staying…
Another very popular vacation destination is theme parks. Places like Disney World, Dollywood, Six Flags, Universal Studios and Sea World offer big doses of high energy family fun. Theme parks are most popular amongst families with small children. There are plenty of activities geared directly toward holding children’s interests. There is also something magical about theme parks that draws in adults. The sights, the sounds, but mostly the way they make them feel. They remind them of simpler times, like when they were children and didn’t have a care in the world. The benefit to these vacations is that they require very little planning. The only thing you have to plan is how to get there. Once you arrive at the theme…
First of all, I like to spend my vacation with people I love and I feel comfortable with. They could be my family, friends or even my future boy friend.…