Relaxing Vacation Ideas for Everyone

by Art Gibb, freelance writer on behalf of of Captain Steve Charters ( 18-May-2012 )

What would be considered the dream vacation? There is no simple answer. It depends on the dreamer. A dream vacation varies greatly from person to person because we all enjoy different things. When many people think of vacations, they think of fun, adventure, excitement. Some think of visiting places they have never before seen. Others may simply envision a week away from work, telephones, meetings, and anything else that causes a stressful environment. This article will give a list of several different ideas that can be used to have a relaxing vacation.

Port Arkansas Fishing

This is a vacation spot that is ideal for my father-in-law. If he could, I think he would love to go fishing every day. He loves being out on the water and enjoying the stillness that fishing brings. There are many places to enjoy some really great fishing and Port Arkansas is just one of them. Break out the tackle box and fishing pole and take a vacation that is unlike any others you have had before.

Yellowstone National Park

There is something so relaxing about being surrounded by wildlife and the beauties of nature. Imagine yourself so far removed from the nearest city that you can only hear nature. No sounds from traffic or construction will be able to penetrate through hills and mountains. There are many mountain cabins and cottages that can be rented for days or weeks at a time. If this idea is a little too isolated for your taste, there are plenty of bed and breakfast inns that will allow you the close familiarity of others to associate with while still having your distance from a large city atmosphere.

Northwest Lighthouse Tour

I enjoy sightseeing when I can see places I have never visited. I am particularly drawn to lighthouses. I love to see the contrast they have with the coasts upon which they are built. There is also something very protective about lighthouses. They have done a great job saving lives over the years as they shine their light out to see to show sailors the way home. Even though I tend to visit those lighthouses in the northwest region of the country, there are many beautiful lighthouses to visit in many different parts of the world.

No matter what you picture a vacation to be or where you end up along the way, make sure to find some time to relax and enjoy yourself, no matter where that destination may be.

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