Does anyone else think vacations are not worth the cost? (best, value)
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I live in a state with great state parks and enjoy the occasional getaway there. It's an easy, short drive; a change of scenery; a really nice bed, tub, and balcony (none of which I have in my current home); it's in the woods; usually a pool, fireplace, or some other amenity; good food in the dining room; and great hiking trails. I take a book and some wine and don't use radio, TV, or device. With my employee discount, I get three days and two nights at a "destination" for well under $200 total. If I go with others and we share a cabin, it's even less. Granted, that's not visiting my relatives 1k miles away or enjoying the beach 800 miles away, both of which would cost thousands (and be worth it to me; I plan to do these, as well), but it's a break from the mundane, and I find it refreshes me.
otterhere, that sounds absolutely wonderful to me. I have a "family obligation" road trip next month and you've inspired me to see if I can work in a state park peaceful getaway on the way home.
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I live in a state with great state parks and enjoy the occasional getaway there. ... With my employee discount, I get three days and two nights at a "destination" for well under $200 total. ... Granted, that's not visiting my relatives 1k miles away or enjoying the beach 800 miles away, both of which would cost thousands (and be worth it to me; I plan to do these, as well), but it's a break from the mundane, and I find it refreshes me.
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I'm glad your vacations / visits to family refresh you. Take many trips to do that, while you're able.
Hopefully you can do for less than 'thousands $,$$$'
A long weekend with flight usually costs me under $500 (including rental car, airfare, food and lodging. and entertainment).
I don't regret a single dollar that I've spent on travel in my life. When I'm on my death bed and looking back on my life, I'm going to relish all of the great memories of the vacations I've taken. I don't care that I could have have upgraded the curtains in a room.
When I talk to my friends, we often talk about how fast time moves, especially as you get older. I've studied this and found something interesting about it. We tend to get stuck in our everyday routines, so one day is pretty similar to another. Eventually, the days start to merge together in my memory. But, if you travel and encounter new experiences, those new experiences enrich your life and get you out of the everyday routine. Each day on vacation is a new experience and a way to break out of the mold and time seems to pass more slowly. It doesn't even have to be a vacation - learning to play a musical instrument or a foreign language has a similar effect.
I've never been a high earner, so many of my vacations were camping trips. You can do it on the cheap if you're determined. When I retire, I want to build out a camper van so I don't have to worry about motel rooms and I can keep traveling on a modest budget. Fortunately, I don't think I'll ever run out of places to visit in the U.S. and Canada.
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vacations / visits to family refresh you. Take many trips to do that, while you're able.
