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Hooray! Its holiday season and we are off on vacation. Don’t we all very eagerly wait for them? Vacations give us a break from our routine and help us refresh ourselves. For kids there are no rules for getting up early in the morning, going to school, to complete their homework or study. For parents there is no 9 o’clock call or meeting 😉
Oh, what fun it is to be able to spend time according to one’s wish! A holiday is a perfect time to feel as snug as a bug in a rug!
Vacations have a charm to it. Hearing the name itself lights up one’s face. The excitement on deciding the place, where to stay, how to travel makes it to the rounds of discussions. But these days thanks to the plethora of information and options available at the press of a few keys, the task is a child’s play. Then packing, what to take and what not, actually takes up more of our time 😉
Exploring the place, hanging out with friends, tasting the local cuisines, clicking infinite pictures, buying souvenirs and shopping, the list just doesn’t end.
There is magic to explore. Be it the mesmerising mountains, or the beauty of the warm beaches, the adrenaline high for the adventure lovers, the serenity for the mystical spiritual seekers, the walk through the forest for those who want to be close to nature and wildlife. No matter what place you choose, a vacation always helps you detox, destress and rejuvenate.
Taking unlimited pictures are definitely the highlight of any vacation. Outdoor, indoors, in different moods and poses, ever ready for that Kodak moment. Many seasons later those beautiful pictures narrate a nostalgic story bringing us many smiles and memories!
Which has been your best vacation so far?
Intensity of summer has increased down the years, yet summer vacations are somewhere lost. Perils of being professional .🙁
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Yes, that is the flip side. Earlier we regularly managed a vacation during summer time. Now the holidays of both my kids don’t match. So its difficult to get a common time frame suitable to all for a family holiday!
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“Vacation” this word itself brings happiness and joy in my mind.
Missing my school summer vacations unlike the college semester exams are in 2nd week of May and just after a week the college reopens …but nevertheless I will try to make my vacation of 1 week as enjoyable as possible though I have planned nothing yet
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I understand Kiran. The best part of school is the summer vacation. Things do change once you enter college.But do have a great week after your exams!
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Sure Radhika Di 😀
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I cant single out one vacation as the best one as I have been perpetually bitten by the travel bug. But as a kid I would really look forward to the summer vacations as it meant a long break from school and I could read in peace 😉
Vanillabeans & Peppercorns
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That’s wonderful Shalz, and yes it is evident from your amazingly interesting posts. Traveling opens up new vistas. It’s a blessing if one is able to travel and take vacation often. Enjoy your travels dear👍💚
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Vacations sound more exciting than mere holidays although we’ve had some amazing holidays.
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I love both, but vacations have always been special. Thanks Linda 🙂
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Reading this I’m eagerly waiting for my vacation to Thailand ! I think every vacation of mine has been the best ! I definitely can’t call only one the best !
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That’s wonderful. Hope you have a great time at Thailand. May be you can do a post on it once you are back!!
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Yes! Definitely!
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My best one is usually my next one – the anticipation is awesome. So many great ones to choose from. So many moments stand out.
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I can’t pick just one as “best ever”. I’ve been fortunate to have had so many great trips. I don’t even think I could necessarily pick a favourite destination! Great post, Radhika … I’ll bet it puts a smile on everyone’s face 🙂
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Reading about your wonderful travel experiences in your blog, I can vouch for that. They all have been simply amazing Kim 🙂 !!
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And hopefully there’s many more still to come!
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I am looking forward to them 👍
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Where to, R? Have a good one!
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Thanks., Bangkok!
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Wow! Enjoy! Safe travels!
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Thanks K!
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Vacation is a word all want to just enjoy, pack everything and go on a holiday. Lovely lines so well penned, Radhika and so miss vacation when we were kids and would go every holiday somewhere or the other.
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Yes, even now going on a vacation gets me so excited 😊😊
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Yes absolutely true.
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The intensity or depth of vacation changes from school to college and so on…isn’t it..I think it was the school vacation most memorable…what about you radhika
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Each phase has it’s own charm Akhila. Maybe the choice of destination will differ with age.If one is fond of traveling then I guess the intensity continues. I love heading out on vacation even now. 😉😊
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He he.. this was a cheerful post. I was in enthusiasm reading this. 🙂
Me and my friend had been on a 3 day road trip roaming around Maharashtra. That is my best. Beats all others, even the fortnight ones! 🙂
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Wonderful! Road trips always are special. Glad that you enjoyed. And if your travel is after the rains everything wears a green cover which is so refreshing!!
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True. Specially Pune! 🙂
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This is my favorite word “Vacation”. Loved this post. “No matter what place you choose, a vacation always helps you detox, destress and rejuvenate.” This holds quite true. My favorite vacation till now is our Goa trip. 😀
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Yes absolutely Sheetal. Goa is always a fun place to hang out!!
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True that.😊
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Enjoy it Radhika 🙂
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Thank you Arlene!
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No vacation of mine can ever beat a visit to Grandma’s place during summer. This post brought back loads of memories.
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That is so sweet and I agree. With all the pampering and fun things to do with Granny, it’s got to be memorable 😀
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Yes it sure is.
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Vacation from childhood reminds me of our visits to grandparents home and a different kind of enjoyment with siblings, cousins…. These days the definition of vacation has changed… It’s more of exploring new places,landscapes, pictures,cuisines, languages…. It’s definitely a time to look forward to. Nice post radhika. Brought back fond memories of our vacation s to different places.👍
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Visiting grandparents place is always going to be special for all kids. Glad that this post kindled beautiful memories for you Deepika. Thanks so much😊
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Family (siblings, in-laws) get together during vacations is more enjoyable for me than spending holiday in a specific place!
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That’s nice to hear Megala. Family get together is always special ☺️
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Yes, Radhika, it’s the time of summer vacation. Well, which trip have you planned for this vacation?😀
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For us, a holiday is a great chance to spend time together as a family. We’re all so busy normally that we don’t always get that chance to just be with each other.
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Absolutely Nick. Family vacation together is a great bonding time!!
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Summer is on its way. Can’t wait to go for vacation. This post tempted me more!!
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Do go for one . I am sure you will enjoy it👍
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After reading this I’m craving for vacation now. These breaks are like fuels adding extra vibrant energy to our mind, body and soul!
Thank you for taking your reafers on refreshing trip Radhika 😍
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That’s the reason I enjoy vacation any time of the year😉 . They rejuvenate you to get back to the routine. Thanks Meenakshi ☺️
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Enjoy your break, Radhika! Your write up got me counting on how many more months left for our next vacation. The only problem with vacations it seems to take forever to get there but when your there it just passes off before you actually begin to relax.
Enjoy!
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You echoed my thoughts too. I always feel the same 🙂
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Interesting post ! Beautifully Written !
As for the best vacations , We visited a beautiful Hill station in North India recently & it was second best vacation after our Dubai holidays !
And Here ‘s a short write up from my recently updated Travel Diary :
My ‘With Family’ story of a near perfect Hill Station !!(Photograph based short story )
https://the-passport-souls.travel.blog/2017/06/10/my-with-family-story-of-a-vacation-at-a-near-perfect-hill-station/
Hope you find it interesting ! 🙂
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Thank you Rahul! Will surely check out your post!!
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Thanks, will check it out!
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