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[quote=Anonymous]Travel is completely subjective and largely dictated by your personal experience—and personality.

I just asked my ten year old if he’s ever been disappointed by any of our travel, and his response was that he has fun wherever we go.

Having said that, I’ll still throw in my two cents:

Aruba - They literally (over) built one side of the island they call the American Zone. It’s like Ocean City with a better beach. Too crowded and commercialized for my taste, but you can find less crowded resorts (Divi is further down the beach and doesn’t have high rises).

Hawaii - Dont stay in Waikiki; it’s a crowded city with the attendant issues. It’s a schlep from the east coast, and not my cup of tea since I prefer the calm turquoise water in the Caribbean.

Puerto Rico - If you didn’t like PR, I’m curious where you stayed and what you did. PR is a lot of fun if you rent a car and explore. We always have a blast! Great food, nice people, and we always enjoy beach days off the beaten path.

Quebec - Magical in winter! Fun in summertime! Great trip with kids.

San Francisco and Seattle - The most overrated American cities imho. Don’t like the weather. Both cities feel depressing. Both cities lack the energy and fun vibe of literally every other city I’ve ever visited.

New Orleans - I eat my way through that city, and it’s always awesome!

Charleston - My kids commented that Charleston is like a less tropical, less colorful Old San Juan ;0) We like it. Great food, charming architecture, easily accessible beach towns.

Paris - I was on guard for pickpockets after almost being mugged twice. That colored my impression of the city. Crowded, dirty. I’ll say it: the international crowd of tourists seem incapable of forming lines and respecting personal space. Those same people are rude. But I did love the food and some of the architecture.

Tip: do your research before you travel. Stay someplace special. Eat at foodie places and off the beaten path hole in the wall dives. Get out of the city. Walk. Enjoy the outdoors. Book interesting excursions (private tour, fishing, etc.). Have fun! [/quote]

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