tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-875099505545555742.post7148039543604445745..comments2023-05-10T02:47:51.886-07:00Comments on GOSSELINS DO NOT NEED OUR PITY: OFF TOPIC - Favorite Vacation SpotUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-875099505545555742.post-72605572829383028382008-11-10T09:40:00.000-08:002008-11-10T09:40:00.000-08:00We have had the opportunity to do lots of Disney (...We have had the opportunity to do lots of Disney (love it so much that after 11 years of drooling at them, we finally bought DVC!).<BR/><BR/>We have also done (with the kids):<BR/><BR/>Hawaii (me twice with youngest dd as well, the rest of the family once).<BR/><BR/>Wales, England, Paris <BR/><BR/>DC area<BR/><BR/>Disney cruise<BR/><BR/>Regular cruise (so did not like though the kids did enjoy the clubs on this non-disney line).<BR/><BR/>As a kid, I went to the LA Olympics and a few other places.<BR/><BR/>I feel we are fortunate, I do make these life experiences some what of a priority.<BR/><BR/>This is why I don't cringe over J&K's freebies. For me to do so would only be out of jealousy. <BR/><BR/>Not everyone can travel--but many can with prudent planning.<BR/><BR/>Out of all of these--Wales was our family favorite as we stayed with a friend's family in a larger than normal home for Wales and visited a castle and a fab museum on Welsh history. It was just a pretty cool adventure and the most "economical" part of that trip for sure since we didn't really pay for much except car rental and the initial airfare for the rest of the trip (family of 4 less than $1000 direct flight from OIA).<BR/><BR/>We are headed to a cabin in Missouri soon--which will be a fun low-key trip.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-875099505545555742.post-40111844110964416942008-11-09T14:51:00.000-08:002008-11-09T14:51:00.000-08:00Any vacation I can go on is a favorite one! Howev...Any vacation I can go on is a favorite one! However, I have an affinity for Hawaii, especially if I'm with my hot Husband :)Kelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02797896478373033161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-875099505545555742.post-71924880678508679132008-11-08T10:49:00.000-08:002008-11-08T10:49:00.000-08:00I LOVE NY too. I first went in high school for a b...I LOVE NY too. I first went in high school for a backstage on Broadway tour where we'd go to a show and then the following day meet and talk to a castmember - it was AWESOME! <BR/><BR/>I've been several (maybe 8) times since and find something new to do every time. I've discovered some areas like Chelsea which I LOVE. But, if you go, it's always fun to get up at the crack of dawn and go do the Today Show! Somewhere in all my VHS tapes is some footage of me saying "hi mom!" when I was like 30! LOL. <BR/><BR/>Haven't been in quite a few years and I miss it. Some former in-laws of mine lived in the greater Philly/south Jersey area and we'd take the train to NYC from Philly -SO fun, and only a few hours away! You get dropped off right in the heart of downtown!<BR/><BR/>And, since I'm a foodie, I love a good dining experience, be it diner or fine dining.Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15441295999144208760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-875099505545555742.post-65122667892855702452008-11-07T18:09:00.000-08:002008-11-07T18:09:00.000-08:00As a child & a teenager, going to Walker's...As a child & a teenager, going to Walker's Valley located at Lewis and Clark Lake where we would stay at my grandma's cabin, every summer. <BR/><BR/>And hanging with my "valley" friend, E. "E" was her name ( :<BR/><BR/>Lots of fun. Along with some other "valley" girlfriends we had our own hangout, deep in the woods along a path called, "Posey Peddlers' Paradice". <BR/><BR/>Good memories with my grandma, too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-875099505545555742.post-77847567071590809772008-11-07T12:51:00.000-08:002008-11-07T12:51:00.000-08:00Nina,When you're in Boston, unless you get seasick...Nina,<BR/>When you're in Boston, unless you get seasick, definitely go see the whales (before they're gone.)<BR/><BR/>I loved Disney with my kids, but we have some awful/funny memories from there too. My sister worked there for a few years...hardest working mice in the world! Here's some "insider" information: she used to say the "best" part of Disney was the "tunnel" where the characters would take breaks. She said it was a Bizarre-O World: Goofy with his head off and nearly 7' tall next to Donald with his head off and 4' 11"; Cinderella on a smoke break, and Snow White using the F-word. Her second-favorite part: she claimed that first-timers would check their brains at the gate and go absolutely bananas at the first character or famous ride they saw. They'd spend hundreds of dollars their first hour! They'd spend $20 worth of "Disney Dollars," then ask if it was worth anything anywhere else. She loved her years at Disney though. We're probably going back on the high school chorus trip next year.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05884219068017641778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-875099505545555742.post-29825261582347204052008-11-07T11:22:00.000-08:002008-11-07T11:22:00.000-08:00Saint,When one of my sons wanted to go to New York...Saint,<BR/><BR/>When one of my sons wanted to go to New York for his high school graduation gift several years ago, I was not enthused. Boy was I wrong! I absolutely love New York. I returned for a shorter trip a year later and my husband and I are talking about going again. Boston also. What a beautiful and historic city.Nina Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14176632913586852529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-875099505545555742.post-92077849726512088952008-11-07T11:15:00.000-08:002008-11-07T11:15:00.000-08:00Go to Niagara Falls and enjoy the state park on th...Go to Niagara Falls and enjoy the state park on the American Side. I still dream about it. Drive along the Columbia River Gorge in Oregon and see God's country! Waterfalls, hiking trails, volcanic formations, and shooting stars make for an excellent honeymoon. What country can top the Smithsonian Institute's collection of museums (all alongside the glorious monuments) of Washington, D.C.? I've been there so many times, and STILL haven't seen everything. Take a whale boat excursion from Boston or Cape Cod and see the endangered humpback whales feeding in the summer in the Atlantic Ocean. Fabulous! Visit Philadelphia and walk our nation's "most historic mile" if you want a day of patriotism and cheese steaks. Rent a shore house with extended family at the Jersey shore, and don't miss the fudge or the Stewart's Root Beer on the boardwalk. Finally, if you have your choice between Disney World and a day in NYC to see Broadway, go shopping, touring, eating or <I>whatever</I> go to NYC! I LOVE NEW YORK!Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05884219068017641778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-875099505545555742.post-2215924856845081722008-11-06T23:05:00.000-08:002008-11-06T23:05:00.000-08:00First time posting here, but I luv the topic and c...First time posting here, but I luv the topic and could not resist.<BR/><BR/>Mexico, Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen.....just wonderful. Best beaches, wonderful people, great food and shopping. Second, Aruba. Picturesque, friendly, great deals on jewelry, safe to go anywhere there, and fab dining. Plus the casinos are interesting as well.<BR/><BR/>Disneyworld was our go to spot when the kids were young. Nothing can replace those experiences and memories, cannot be beat.<BR/><BR/>Lastly, I am a sucker for Las Vegas, just to people watch, play a bit of slots, shows, all the lights, great dining, the city that never sleeps.<BR/><BR/>Someday Europe.....London especially, I am a big English history freak and would love to see all the history it has to offer.goldensglitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05855715581540028921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-875099505545555742.post-65741855820901294802008-11-06T22:08:00.000-08:002008-11-06T22:08:00.000-08:00Glad to know I'm not the only Disney Dork! This w...Glad to know I'm not the only Disney Dork! This was nice, I haven't thought about those trips for awhile..and it's been awhile.merrywayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15003385150622139910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-875099505545555742.post-52317983111522596642008-11-06T22:02:00.000-08:002008-11-06T22:02:00.000-08:00I love Jamaica Mon! The people are wonderful. I ...I love Jamaica Mon! The people are wonderful. I always have culture shock in Mexico and Jamaica, it's hard to see the poverty. If I was alone I'd want to live in Jamaica part of the year. But, the favorite memories are of all the Orlando things with my kids. We loved Universal and went to Pleasure Island almost every night. They also loved the Disney water parks. <BR/>Local camping was also a big part of our lives and my boys loved it. I am just not up to it with this one, she will only get a taste.<BR/>I am excited that I will get to take my last little one on an Orlando fling. <BR/>I'd love to go to Alaska and I will Michaelangelo's David before I leave this earth.merrywayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15003385150622139910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-875099505545555742.post-59799133139605693382008-11-06T19:14:00.000-08:002008-11-06T19:14:00.000-08:00We went to Hawaii several times (Maui gets my top ...We went to Hawaii several times (Maui gets my top vote of the islands we visited). It's very relaxing, if you want to relax, or if you want adventure that's there as well. <BR/><BR/>The western side of Maui, where we stayed, is the dry side and the eastern side (which has the scary road to Hana) is the wet side. And then there's the ride up to the top of the mountain (that I can't spell). We didn't ride down on a bike but passed many who did and it looked like fun.<BR/><BR/>My second favorite island is Kauai which was much less developed than Maui, and more laid back, when we were there a number of years ago. We stayed on the south end (drier); the north end is the lush part that looks like a rain forest and what I once though all the islands looked like. <BR/><BR/>However, I have also enjoyed my vacations in Europe as well because I am interested in history and love museums, castles, and churches. And the scenery, especially Switzerland, Austria and Southern Germany is spectacular as well.<BR/><BR/>I don't think I can pick a favorite vacation. When my son was young we did things appropriate to his age and those were fun, especially Disney. When he was much older we began going to Hawaii, which he loved. After he was an adult, we began going (mostly without him) to Europe.<BR/><BR/>I think any vacation you take with someone you care about is going to be fun, no matter where or what it might be. It's the company you keep although it's great to see new places and new things.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-875099505545555742.post-86849196660821116232008-11-06T19:10:00.000-08:002008-11-06T19:10:00.000-08:00I am very fortunate to live in a city that people ...I am very fortunate to live in a city that people love to vacation in ;) But the Gosselins did it again! I just booked my first to to CA next year so I can see Disneyland! 11 trips to Florida & Epcot made me realize I need a new change of scenery with the kids! Super excited!<BR/>By the way, I went to Alaska on a cruise and it was the most wonderful trip I have taken thus far...The Travel Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08652768852732313054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-875099505545555742.post-89076129835725425442008-11-06T18:33:00.000-08:002008-11-06T18:33:00.000-08:00Sam,Yes...and you'll become an expert on foreign r...Sam,<BR/><BR/>Yes...and you'll become an expert on foreign relations just by crossing the state line, donchaknow...marcihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281734978135533903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-875099505545555742.post-31745875506409232432008-11-06T18:29:00.000-08:002008-11-06T18:29:00.000-08:00Samantha,You betcha !!!! with my best Palin (or Fa...Samantha,<BR/><BR/>You betcha !!!! with my best Palin (or Fargo) dialect going.MonicaW42https://www.blogger.com/profile/00447849616188176760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-875099505545555742.post-70777840798176092142008-11-06T18:14:00.000-08:002008-11-06T18:14:00.000-08:00Question: If I visit Alaska will I really be able ...Question: If I visit Alaska will I really be able to see Russia when I look out the window? :)Samantha@IWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11277929176284771513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-875099505545555742.post-82863781684350145772008-11-06T18:08:00.000-08:002008-11-06T18:08:00.000-08:00Marci,I will just get a "Do Not Enter" sticker and...Marci,<BR/><BR/>I will just get a "Do Not Enter" sticker and slap it on his backside.....<BR/><BR/>Alaska,<BR/><BR/>My aunt and uncle lived there for 6 years and I only went once...brrrrrr cold. And I went via a cruise. The cruise was beautiful but with all the ice melting I don't know how it is now. That was a ways back for me.MonicaW42https://www.blogger.com/profile/00447849616188176760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-875099505545555742.post-64912609133120490742008-11-06T18:06:00.000-08:002008-11-06T18:06:00.000-08:00Enjoy the scenery! Whale watch. Visit with the loc...Enjoy the scenery! Whale watch. Visit with the locals. We were busy the whole time. Visit the glaciers. Watch out for the bears!Nina Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14176632913586852529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-875099505545555742.post-90614391688166003032008-11-06T17:59:00.000-08:002008-11-06T17:59:00.000-08:00"I hear banjos" LOL that's hysterical! Now I can't..."I hear banjos" LOL that's hysterical! Now I can't get dueling banjos out of my head.<BR/><BR/>Nina-<BR/>I'm glad you enjoyed Alaska so much, my husband desperatley wants to go there, I'm more hesitant though, if you arent a hunter or into ice fishing, what in the world do you do there?Samantha@IWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11277929176284771513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-875099505545555742.post-49494776466437267172008-11-06T17:57:00.000-08:002008-11-06T17:57:00.000-08:00Monica,Remind your husband of that movie and you m...Monica,<BR/><BR/>Remind your husband of that movie and you may end up not having to "rough it".marcihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281734978135533903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-875099505545555742.post-76744784172115304712008-11-06T17:55:00.000-08:002008-11-06T17:55:00.000-08:00daisy,YES...I've stayed in one of the National Par...daisy,<BR/><BR/>YES...I've stayed in one of the National Park "cabins"....freakin' freezing!!!<BR/><BR/>Yeah, tub! Yeah, heater!<BR/><BR/>Now, if I could only get a park ranger to mix me up a margarita, I'd be set.marcihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281734978135533903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-875099505545555742.post-15459381874128934192008-11-06T17:52:00.000-08:002008-11-06T17:52:00.000-08:00Okay Marci, my side hurts from laughing so hard. D...Okay Marci, my side hurts from laughing so hard. Dueling banjo's.. Deliverance even....<BR/><BR/>Your killing me...MonicaW42https://www.blogger.com/profile/00447849616188176760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-875099505545555742.post-8667717627643911002008-11-06T17:48:00.000-08:002008-11-06T17:48:00.000-08:00Oh, crud...I can't spell...banjos...banjoes??Oh, crud...I can't spell...banjos...banjoes??marcihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281734978135533903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-875099505545555742.post-54035614974717750092008-11-06T17:46:00.000-08:002008-11-06T17:46:00.000-08:00Marci,You're making me cold and it's hot here. LO...Marci,<BR/><BR/>You're making me cold and it's hot here. LOL about the deer.<BR/><BR/>When we were snowed in we got the last room with a tub and heat in Sequioa. An older man was ahead of us and he took the tent cabin. I was so thankful! We would have been cold in our camper. We weren't prepared for snow.Daisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09355406490953716133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-875099505545555742.post-25389901856566679252008-11-06T17:45:00.000-08:002008-11-06T17:45:00.000-08:00Monica,I share your fear!;)I saw the best t-shirt ...Monica,<BR/><BR/>I share your fear!;)<BR/><BR/>I saw the best t-shirt in a shop in the TN/NC mountains. It said, "I hear bangos. Paddle faster!"marcihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281734978135533903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-875099505545555742.post-27679510525598350812008-11-06T17:42:00.000-08:002008-11-06T17:42:00.000-08:00Monica,The princess stuff really gets to me. I lo...Monica,<BR/><BR/>The princess stuff really gets to me. I love it when I see little girls in their princess outfits (plastic heels and all) heading off to the park to see their heroes.<BR/><BR/>But I have to say, I'm a big fan of the older Disney works...Steamboat Willie is my favorite. Of the more modern movies, "Lady and the Tramp." And I just saw the preview for "Bolt" last weekend and I think the hamster in the plastic ball is going to be my new favorite.marcihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281734978135533903noreply@blogger.com