Are you tired of the usual holiday? They hurry to their destination, in a hurry to get to the curious sight piece, shows every evening for dinner and quickly run back to the hotel, I go to bed only to do the same thing again tomorrow. WHY '? This is your vacation time. Why the hurry? Travelers today want everything, food, fun, entertainment, history, leisure time, but they do a buffet. Give it all in one place so quickly that I can and enjoy. STOP. time for the holidays is torelaxing. Taking a vacation from hectic schedules, a time to unwind. Here's a clue. You can have all you want without all the hassle.
Themed traveling, road trips, or vacation excursions are great ways to have a vacation within a vacation. Imagine it's vacation time. Dad says, get in the car. "We have 12 hours to drive and I plan to be there in 10 hours. There will be no stops, only 1 bathroom break, and 2 gas station breaks. I don't want to hear a word from anyone. Get in the car." It's "National Lampoons Vacation". (If you haven't watched this movie rent it before you set out on your next trip with dad).
WAIT IT DOESN'T HAVE TO BE THAT WAY! Picture a vacation excursion on your way to Seaside, FL. It's a quaint town sandwiched between Destin and Panama City Beach in the Florida panhandle and is right on the gulf coast. From your home it's a 10 hour drive nonstop. North, west, south and east are 8 surrounding states and Southern Florida. What can you do between your home and destination?
From Houston, TX to Seaside offers several excursions. The back road traveler can detour to Lake Charles where there's seafood galore, and a festival or event every month of the year. Don't forget to try your luck at the casinos. Stop in Houma. It's the heart of Louisiana wetlands and home to Cajun culture. It serves Cajun seafood at its best. Eat beignets and drink chicory coffee at Café Du Monde in New Orleans. A stop in Biloxi, MS is a must to see the restoration process that has been made since hurricane Katrina. There are local restaurants that opened just a few days after the storm passed; their spirit has helped bring this community back to its feet. They serve great food and could use an economy boost. Gulf shores Orange Beach, Panama City and Destin boast great shopping, restaurants state parks, water parks, etc. Near Santa Rosa Beach look for highway 30A. Get off of highway 98 as soon as possible and follow the scenic route to Seaside, a few miles past Santa Rosa Beach. You will find quaint shops, numerous restaurants, public beach access, kayak rentals spa treatments, and much more. This will give you just a few more ideas on what you want to do on vacation; if you don't plan on just lying on the beach and soaking up the sun. Before you know it, you've reached Seaside and have had fun doing it.
Taking the time to slow down is what it's all about. Leave your day planner at home, the hustle and bustle behind. Take that vacation excursion between your home and destination. So what if you didn't make it in 10 hours. You have a life time of memories you just made with your family that will last forever. ENJOY YOUR JOURNEY!
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