Terry Parker asked:


Santa Monica is a popular vacation destination, and each year, a large number of families make the decision to take a summer vacation. Despite the fact that a large number of individuals do vacation in Santa Monica and nearby areas during the summer months, there are also families who elect not to take a vacation at all. Which type of family are you?

There are a number of reasons why a particular family may be unable to take a family vacation. One of the most common reasons involves the cost. Unfortunately, many individuals mistakenly believe that a vacation in Santa Monica has to be an extravagant adventure. What these people don’t realize is that Santa Monica offers something for all price ranges, from the beautiful beach to the famous pier, to the fabulous nightlife and restaurants.

In addition to the cost of a vacation, a large number of families think that they are unable to take a family vacation in Santa Monica due to their busy schedules. Summer vacations are popular because they are often the only time that a family can take a break from their daily activities. If you are able to set aside time, whether it be three days or three weeks, you are encouraged to schedule a summer vacation with your family. Doing so has an unlimited number of benefits.

Perhaps, the greatest benefit of scheduling a summer vacation with your family is the amount of time that you will be able to spend together. In this day in age, many families are rarely able to spend time together. Long work hours, homework, and busy sports schedules often prevent a family from enjoying dinner or other fun activities together. In some cases, a summer vacation is the only way that a family can spend uninterrupted time together.

The relaxation that a summer vacation in Santa Monica will provide your family with is another benefit of scheduling one. Today, children must operate and function differently than they had to in the past. School age children are often bombarded with large amounts of homework, on a daily basis.

This homework, along with active sport schedules and pressure to be the best, can be difficult for children to handle. A summer vacation may provide them with the rest and relaxation that they need and deserve.

In addition to your children receiving relaxation, it is quite possible that you and your spouse could as well. It is true that children have a lot of pressure placed on them, but so do parents.

Scheduling a summer vacation with your family will give you the opportunity to forget about work related issues and home cleaning. These are some of the problems and issues that only a summer vacation could cure.

You and your family should plan out your vacation in Santa Monica, choosing destinations that will be enjoyable for everyone. Creating a summer vacation itinerary as a family will enable everyone to have access to fun filled activities.

In addition to selecting the perfect family vacation, your children may experience a feeling of importance. This feeling of importance if often generated from having an input on a large decision, such as your next summer vacation destination.

As previously mentioned, a large number of activities can be considered a summer vacation, especially in beautiful Santa Monica. If you are interesting in taking a vacation this summer, you and your family should consider this popular and beautiful vacation destination.

Why would you want to continue to spend your summers around the house, especially when everyone could be enjoying themselves away from home?



Bobby

?Pretty? ?Kitty? asked:


My babies won’t even come to me. We left them (5) at home while we went on vacation and they run from me when I try to pick them up. How long will they be this way? I figure I smell funny or something. I can’t stand for my kitties to be mad at me.I’ve never left them before, any tricks to warm them up to me?

Mario

Meredith asked:


Some friends and I are planning a vacation to Orange Beach, AL in the middle of August. What are some good places to eat, bars, night life? We’re gonna be on the beach all day so we need something fun to do at night! (We’re all over 21!) Thanks!

Gloria

Holli Diel asked:


Many like yourself, want to know, Is Coastal Vacations a vacation bonanza, or will I be left with nothing but sand in my pockets? In this Coastal Vacations Review I will be taking a look at three important issues that should be of importance to anyone looking for a Home Based Business Opportunity, and they are:

1. Sponsor Support

2. Enrollment Fees

3. Customer Service.

I want to say here that if you are already involved in the Travel Industry field and are a seasoned marketer, you might do very well with Coastal Vacations, however, if you are a new comer to Internet Marketing, you might find that selling this package will be like selling ice to an Eskimo.

Coastal Vacations is located in Kissimmee, Florida and was founded by a successful entrepreneur by the name of Fred Combs. Combs clearly realized the upward growth of the Travel and Leisure Industry, seized the day, and created this travel-based company that offers vacations at reduced rates.

Here are three issues that should be of importance to anyone considering joining the Coastal Vacations opportunity.

#1. Sponsor Support  With any Online Marketing Business, your first two sales are with out a doubt the hardest to get. With Coastal Vacations 2-Up program, your first two sales, in the amount of $2,000 go directly to your sponsor who recruited you. With Coastal, I found there to be no compensation plan in place to make sure that your sponsor stands by their new member. With no monetary incentive in place for them to keep helping you, they most assuredly will receive their $2,000 and be off to find the next person to give them 2 qualified sales, leaving you are flat out of luck my friend.

#2: Enrollment Fees: Whats so nice is that Coastal Vacations offers three different payment levels of service. Domestic and International travel options are available with the 3 packages and you can earn $1000 - $9705 per sale. The packages Level #1 will cost $1295 and from there, the fees will go all the way up to $11,000, however, this $11,000 fee does include Levels 1,2 and 3.

#3. Customer Service: Heres the deal, if a Coastal Vacations travel member has a problem, you the Rep/Agent, will be the one handling the problem call, period. There arent any particularly good reports that I could find about Coastal Vacations customer support system. I dont know about you, but I have much better things to do with my time than handle customer service issues.

In Closing, I believe that only highly skilled Marketers with Coastal Vacations will succeed because there isn’t an incentive in place for sponsors to teach and help the new members once they receive the $2000 from you. While a few do make some money, the majority are either off to the next home based business opportunity or back to focus on their J.O.B. In order to make an income with any Internet Marketing system you must have a dedicated sponsor that will stand by you and teach you the ropes. A word of advice here is to always check The Better Business Bureau and other government agencies as they maintain lists of coastal vacation scams you can review along with many other home based business you might be thinking of joining.



Roger

young_star_77 asked:


I’m taking this vacation alone (maybe a couple of the fella’s if they clear it with the wife). I’ve excluded NY and Las Vegas becuase I’ll be going to those places in the upcomming months. This is my first seperate vacation (without the wifey) and I’d like to go someplace with some seriously good nightlife or Great rollercosters.

Things I like to do on Vacation…

Drink
Club (Hip Hop or Mixed)
Stay out late
Gamble (but somewhere that has other attractions or I may exceed my budget)

or

Ride Roller coaster (If there are any theme parks open in April I’d go visist if they have an exceptional roller coaster.

I know some of you have had exceptional Vacations and if you could recommend a place I’d apareciate it, thank you.
dcgirl GREAT answer, but I forgot to include, I’m from Houston so I go to New Orleans about once every 3 month, I’ve been so much It wouldn’t be worth my first solo vaction. Thanks for the answer though if I had never been you’d definatly have got “Best Answer”…

To every one else….

I’ve excluded New Orleans too… I go there too much already.

Phyllis

Tony Hagar asked:


When it comes to Jamaica, many travelers make the mistake of believing it is the perfect destination for romance, but romance alone. Yes, it is, but the island of Jamaica has so much to offer. In fact, if you are single or know someone who is, Jamaica is the perfect destination for a singles vacation.

So, what exactly are vacations for singles? It all depends on who you ask. Typically, singles vacations are vacations were travelers are not in a committed relationship. Some travelers opt to vacation alone, while others opt for a trip with friends, many of which are also not in committed relationships.

Now that you know what a singles vacation is, you may be wondering if you should plan one to Jamaica. In all honesty, you do not need a reason to plan a trip to Jamaica, but if you are looking for one, please continue reading on for signs that you could use a singles vacation in the Caribbean.

Bad breakup. Were you in a long-term relationship that went sour? If so, this is the perfect reason for a singles vacation to Jamaica. Unfortunately, many women grab a tub of ice cream or enter a small depressive state for a short period of time. Yes, time does heal all wounds, but wouldn’t your rather spend your time in the Caribbean? Fun and excitement is the perfect way to get over a bad relationship.

Friend’s bad breakup. As stated above, many singles vacations involve a small group of friends. Do you have a friend who just ended a long-term relationship? If so, you will need to provide support and compassion to that friend. This may involve being a shoulder to cry on, but why not be that support in the Caribbean? Singles vacations with friends are the perfect way to get over a relationship turned sour, regardless of who the victim is.

Work is stressful. Are you not only single, but overwhelmed at work? If so, this is the perfect excuse to plan a Jamaica vacation. Do you have five to seven days of vacation time accumulated? If so, book your trip now. There is no better way to forget about work and all the stress associated with it than by traveling to the Caribbean. The beautiful weather and luxury resorts will ensure that work is the last thing on your mind.

Need a break. As previously stated, you do not need a specific reason or excuse to plan a singles vacation to Jamaica. If you just have a plain old overwhelming feeling like your life could use a little spice, book a trip to Jamaica. Remember, a singles vacation is about having fun and enjoying yourself. This is because there is no one to please, but yourself. So, if you are looking for a break from your everyday life, look no farther than Jamaica!

Pampering. Whether you work a hectic job or just ended a committed relationship, now is the time for pampering. If your concerns in the past involved something or someone else, now is the time to plan a singles vacation to Jamaica. In terms of pampering, what could be better than vacationing in luxury? The Caribbean is home to many luxury all-inclusive resorts where your every want and need can be met. For the ultimate form of pampering, examine resorts with luxury spas.

Adventure. Do you want an adventure like you have never had before? If you are not known for your travels, a trip to Jamaica may seem like an adventure all on its own. However, more adventure awaits you. Many all-inclusive beach resorts include water activities in with the cost of your stay. You may be treated to an afternoon of windsurfing, snorkeling, or water skiing.

If a Jamaica singles vacation sound enticing, choose your resort wisely. It is best to opt for adult resorts, where children under a certain age, such as 16 or 18, are prohibited from staying onsite. This truly allows you to let your hair down and have a good time.

Finally, remember that Jamaica is perfect for any type of travel. If you are single, you could enjoy a solo trip to the Caribbean or a trip with friends. But, since Jamaica is perfect for all types of travel, it is also the perfect destination for honeymoons, romantic getaways, and family vacations.



Patricia

ubthccrew asked:


Well Me and my family are planning a Spring Break Vacation out of our home state Florida…
Weve been eveywhere here and We dont wanna go through the misssion of getting our passports… So we gotta decide on a good spot.. Its me, my baby sister, and my mother so dont pick a place for Clubbing, and stuff…
Please pick a Fun, Family oreintated place.

Lynn

Colleen Langenfeld asked:


Are you tired of the cold and snow?

Do you feel the need to get away…and soon?

Have your children been to your very favorite places?

You need a vacation. And the time to plan it is now!

Dreaming of a fabulous vacation and actually pulling one off are two different things. As a modern professional, you are probably an expert at scheduling, time management and project coordination in your career.

These are the same skills you need to use when it comes time to plan your dream vacation.

And the first tool you need is a vacation checklist.

A vacation checklist will get you on top of your planning immediately and keep you there right up until the day you leave on your trip. A vacation checklist will ensure

- you don’t forget anything and take exactly what you need,

- and you actually pull off the trip of your dreams.

Your vacation checklist doesn’t need to be fancy. Just thorough. You can make one yourself or find a free one by looking in the resource box following this article. Whatever checklist you use, you’ll need to customize it for your own use, of course. And if you start now, customizing your entire trip will be easy.

Using your vacation checklist to keep track of your notes, start out by vacation dreaming.

- Where do you want to go?

This is easily decided by determining what type of vacation you’re in the mood for. If you’re tired of the cold, you’ll want warm…and maybe beaches. If you need rest and recreation, you’ll look for places that can pamper you and evaporate your stress. If you want to show your kids the world, you’ll look for family-friendly and educational adventures.

- How long a trip will this be?

Mark down on your checklist the length of your vacation. Are you working around a school schedule? How many vacation days are you willing to trade for your dream vacation? Would you rather take one long vacation or several long weekend jaunts? Factor in travel days…that will tell you whether you want to drive or fly. And that will affect your next item…

- What’s your travel budget?

This part of vacation planning needn’t be a downer. By planning ahead, you can maximize your travel monies through booking the least expensive travel and hotel arrangements. Do a little upfront research and write down on your vacation checklist how much your dream vacation will cost. Divide that amount into equal monthly payments between now and your travel dates. Can you make that happen? Do you have other monies set aside you can allocate for your trip? Be wary of just putting your trip on credit. No matter how wonderful your dream vacation is, paying for it after the fact can tarnish its memories.

- What are your expectations?

We’ve all been on vacations that we had high hopes for but didn’t turn out as we envisioned. Sure, stuff happens, but you can put the odds on your side that your vacation will be what you dream of by planning as much detail as possible ahead of time. It also helps to ask yourself the simple but powerful questions of

- am I wanting to make lifetime memories with this vacation?

- am I wanting to cram in as many activities as possible on this vacation?

- are my vacation wants in conflict with my vacation realities? For example, do I want to take my spouse on a romantic getaway but I have five children under the age of ten and they must accompany us?

Bottom line…when it comes to vacations, planning is king and your vacation checklist is queen. Plan your dream trip, make sure your expectations are in line, keep track of everything on your checklist, and before you know it, you’ll be THERE…exactly where you want, with the people you want, doing what you want. Enjoying the vacation you dreamed of.



Monica

William Dean asked:


Plenty of places where you can find a good cheap family vacation. May be like Disneyland, Universal Studios, hawaii or a Las Vegas family vacation first on your agenda. There are many places that can even make your family vacation trip a memorable one. To accomplish it however, you have to be creative in planning for such a cheap vacation. Although you might want to go just six flags theme parks to have even fun, but everything need careful planning.

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Night Out with Family

Among the ways for a budget vacation, Camping is one of the best. If you ever have vacationed as a family on a budget, then you may already have some of the camping gear that are required. With a tent and sleeping bags as well as a few bare necessities you are ready to go. Make sure though, that everyone is in agreement to camping out. If not it might turn out to be a nightmare.

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Another way to get a decent family vacation is to look for the discounted vacations if they are not having idea about camping. Go online and there are many websites that offer such discounted vacation packages. Some of them offer budgeted rooms and bargain vacations if you just know where to look. Perform a web search or check out below and you will find scores of options. You will also find that hotel rooms can be reserved using these travel discount centers for half the price if you bargain shop and search several of the websites.

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Manuel

Sherrita C asked:


Going on the vacation will be my mom, brother, my husband our two year old son and myself. I would like anywhere besides Walt Disney world. We are planning on going in June probably around the 8th-13th of 2007.

Virginia