Anonymous
Post 12/31/2023 19:05     Subject: Re:What was your most relaxing vacation?
With kids - either Round Hill or Half Moon resorts in Jamaica.
Without kids, the Dolomites or catamaran sailing in the BVI.
Anonymous
Post 12/31/2023 06:13     Subject: What was your most relaxing vacation?
Alaska cruise
Anonymous
Post 12/30/2023 10:46     Subject: What was your most relaxing vacation?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Before kids, we took a blue cruise along the southern coast of Turkey. Sumptuous meals prepared by crew members every day and breathtaking sceneries. There are usually no more than 12 passengers. We made stops along the way to swim over sunken cities and explore historic sites that date back to the Roman era. It was heavenly.



Bumping this—does anyone have a good outfitter rec for this?


I was just wondering the same. It looks amazing.
Anonymous
Post 12/30/2023 10:39     Subject: What was your most relaxing vacation?
Anonymous wrote:Before kids, we took a blue cruise along the southern coast of Turkey. Sumptuous meals prepared by crew members every day and breathtaking sceneries. There are usually no more than 12 passengers. We made stops along the way to swim over sunken cities and explore historic sites that date back to the Roman era. It was heavenly.



Bumping this—does anyone have a good outfitter rec for this?
Anonymous
Post 06/05/2022 23:14     Subject: What was your most relaxing vacation?
Acadia National Park / Mount Desert Island.
Anonymous
Post 06/05/2022 04:52     Subject: Re:What was your most relaxing vacation?
Anonymous
Post 06/04/2022 21:02     Subject: What was your most relaxing vacation?
Anonymous wrote:French Alps PP again.

Here is the via ferrata we did. Via ferrata is mountain climbing along ancient smuggling routes in which metal ladders or other permanent aids are placed in the rock. I LOVE it. It's my favorite sport.

The one in the alpine plauteau of Beaufortain is one of the most breathtaking, because you have a vertiginous open climb, 360 view, Mont Blanc, a little lake below, edelweiss, and a very thrilling rope bridge to cross at the top.

Pardon the poor video quality and terrible music:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ee-VKCUgsxU&t=47s


That looks scary!
Anonymous
Post 06/04/2022 18:55     Subject: What was your most relaxing vacation?
^ we did it with my 13 year old son, so it's doable for most in shape people. Shorter kids can't reach far enough. We took about 6 hours total, with picnic next to a snow drift. Under the hot summer sun, finding a little shade with permanent snow is precious!
Anonymous
Post 06/04/2022 18:52     Subject: What was your most relaxing vacation?
French Alps PP again.

Here is the via ferrata we did. Via ferrata is mountain climbing along ancient smuggling routes in which metal ladders or other permanent aids are placed in the rock. I LOVE it. It's my favorite sport.

The one in the alpine plauteau of Beaufortain is one of the most breathtaking, because you have a vertiginous open climb, 360 view, Mont Blanc, a little lake below, edelweiss, and a very thrilling rope bridge to cross at the top.

Pardon the poor video quality and terrible music:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ee-VKCUgsxU&t=47s
Anonymous
Post 06/04/2022 18:37     Subject: What was your most relaxing vacation?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Alps in the summer. You just sit on your balcony and BREATHE...

We go hiking, horseback riding, and mountain climbing with our oldest, of course, but nothing is rushed, fresh mountain air envelops you and there are no mosquitoes. Evening fondue outside with grandparents and kids. So nice!


THIS sounds wonderful. Where did you go? Mountains + no mosquitoes + fondue is literally heaven.


Les Saisies, in France. It's very French, there isn't a lot of catering to internationals. It's small, and I like that it's pretty elevated, so you avoid the now regular summer heatwaves France suffers from. And you're not too far away from a trip to Chamomix/Mont Blanc or other tourist areas.
Anonymous
Post 06/04/2022 16:45     Subject: Re:What was your most relaxing vacation?
Bolzano in Italy is lovely.
Anonymous
Post 06/04/2022 13:25     Subject: What was your most relaxing vacation?
Anonymous wrote:Alps in the summer. You just sit on your balcony and BREATHE...

We go hiking, horseback riding, and mountain climbing with our oldest, of course, but nothing is rushed, fresh mountain air envelops you and there are no mosquitoes. Evening fondue outside with grandparents and kids. So nice!


Which Alps? French, Italian, Swiss, Julian? Any recs on specific towns?
Anonymous
Post 06/03/2022 18:03     Subject: What was your most relaxing vacation?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Alps in the summer. You just sit on your balcony and BREATHE...

We go hiking, horseback riding, and mountain climbing with our oldest, of course, but nothing is rushed, fresh mountain air envelops you and there are no mosquitoes. Evening fondue outside with grandparents and kids. So nice!


Any suggestions on where to stay in Alps?


Not the PP, but maybe Zermatt?
Anonymous
Post 06/03/2022 07:48     Subject: What was your most relaxing vacation?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Alps in the summer. You just sit on your balcony and BREATHE...

We go hiking, horseback riding, and mountain climbing with our oldest, of course, but nothing is rushed, fresh mountain air envelops you and there are no mosquitoes. Evening fondue outside with grandparents and kids. So nice!


Any suggestions on where to stay in Alps?


same question. Wanna go next year.
Anonymous
Post 06/03/2022 06:51     Subject: What was your most relaxing vacation?
Anonymous wrote:Pine Tree in Annapolis, packed only a towel, sunscreen, my wide brimmed hat and a few novels. Sat poolside for a week, returned home relaxed with a tan that all my friends were envious of. Tried my hand at Pickleball, and now play weekly. God, I need to return to Pine Tree and lose these tan lines
I had to look this up to figure out what you meant. Not my scene, but definitely must be nice to have so little to pack!