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The theme of this giveaway is: The Most Exciting Vacation You Have Ever Taken
Growing up I never went on a vacation outside of the United States. We did go up north every Summer to a lake cabin, and when I was younger went to Disney World twice. Besides that, we have taken a couple other trips that definitely were fun.
In the past few years I have been able to go to some pretty amazing places. I went to Hawaii for my sister-in-law’s destination wedding, Jamaica for my honeymoon, and a cruise that went to Mexico, Belize, Honduras, and Grand Cayman. So which was the most exciting?
Cruising to four countries in four days
I would say the cruise I took in February was my most exciting vacation. Being able to go to four different countries with four different cultures was an incredible experience. Prior to going on the cruise I had only been to Mexico, Jamaica, and the United States. Of the four different countries we went to (yes, I realize Grand Cayman is technically a territory) I liked Belize the most. My wife had gone to Belize for a week when she was younger and has talked about it often. Being able to finally visit Belize was a great experience, and I can see why she loved it so much. I would love to vacation there again in the future.
The only complaint I had about the cruise is that you only get a limited amount of time at each place. While it would have been great to spend 2-3 days at each location, we would have went to only one, maybe two, locations if this was the case. Each location was different than the last, and even at night when we were cruising there was a ton to do on the ship.
If you are interested in going on a cruise or even have one planned check out our post 15 Tips for people going on a cruise.
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Four countries in four days is something the wifey would love however I would rather just spend a few days in one place and come back. The wifey has been trying to get me on a cruise for the longest. If I do one its going to be the Alaskan cruise. I think its a seven day cruise and from what I hear its a wonderful experience.
My dad went to Belize too one time and absolutely loved it. He even talked about moving down there. Sounds like a great cruise, DC.
I still haven’t ever been on a cruise. I don’t really like boats and I am scared of tsunamis!!! Maybe one day!
I feel the same way about cruises – we love them, but we wish we had more time at each place. We’ve found a few places we want to go back and visit though. :)
I’ve never done a cruise, but it’s definitely on my bucket list. When we were in Costa Rica for our honeymoon we met some people who had just come from Belize and loved it. Sounds like a great place.
I haven’t had many but I enjoyed visiting Moscow one time – I prefer doing something on the vacation, sightseeing not just lying on the beach :)
Definitely agree on the cruises – not quite enough time at each place. But what a great way to see several places! We’re dreaming of an Alaska cruise for our next big trip. Since we live so close to where the ships leave from, we’d save airfare and it’d be a really affordable trip. My most exciting trip? t wasn’t necessarily a vacation, but our interim study abroad trip to Turkey & Greece in 2010 was unbelievable. So many historic sights and experiences with different cultures.
I was in Florida once with a boyfriend taking a long weekend at the end of summer and it happened to be when all of the baby sea turtles were hatching and making their way to the ocean. It was amazing! :)
That cruise sounds awesome. Cara and I are figuring out what we want to do for our next vacation. We’re not sure if we want to do a cruise, all inclusive resort, or just a regular one somewhere.
My favorite vacation ever was my fiance’s and my trip to Hawaii last year. We went to Kauai and Maui, and were able to snorkel, hike, kayak, zip line and go to a luau. We also got engaged :). Good memories! We also saved for months beforehand and didn’t come home with any credit card debt, always a plus!
The most exciting vacation was to Orlando, FL where we stayed at an amzing hotel. I had no idea that Orlando could be so romantic!
The most exciting vacation I have ever taken was to Swiss years ago with my grandparents.
I am still planning to go to a cruise and also I plan to go to Jamaica sometime.
Looks awesome David! My entries are in for the Giveaway. $500 first prize, I can think of a few ways to spend it :-)
I love cruising! I haven’t been to Belize but Grand Cayman was definitely one of my favorite ports.
I’m totally looking to my honeymoon in September in Jamaica. I’ve never been to the Caribbean before. :)
That cruise sounds awesome! I’ve been getting the itch to go on another cruise. I wouldn’t mind doing a European cruise.
In 2010, an old friend and I celebrated the new year by flying to Cambodia, eating tarantulas, firing rocket launchers, and smoking hand-rolled Burmese cigars.
The first time I went to NYC was magical!
most exciting — when my best friend and I went to Cancun, Mexico
Cruise to Alaska, it was crazy
I’ve often heard people say that cruises are a great way to see what places you want to come back and visit longer in the future. I think that’s a great way to get a glimpse of so many places. I’d love to do a cruise in Alaska. Thanks for putting the giveaway together.
My favorite vacation was to St. Marteen! Beautiful island!
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We’re going on cruise this year to Mexico on September 6th. Looking forward to it.
my best vacation was a 2 week trip to Italy with 2 great friends, great food, amazing wine, and walking our feet off :)
Easily hawaii with my then gf now fiance! Had a blast on our first real vacation together and can’t wait to go back
Your cruise sounds super fun! I don’t know if we could ever do one, though: I’m a claustrophobe and he doesn’t like open waters. My most exciting vacation was definitely to Germany. As if going to Europe and seeing old friends isn’t exciting enough, there was a terrorist issue at CDG during our layover. French military everywhere.
I won a trip to universal studios in Orlando, Florida..It was fun and free!
Hubby and I went to Greece ealier this summer. it was amazing. Next stop we are hoping to get to sweden!
My trip to Israel with Birthright!! <3
Our most exciting vacation was Alaska or Australia…can’t wait to go back to both!
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I went to Disneyworld with my family when I was a kid :)
My most exciting vacation ever was when I was 10 my family went to France, Switzerland and Italy. I will never forget it!
Sounds like a great trip DC! Also, thanks for co-organizing the giveaway!
My trip to France was exciting.
my most exciting vacay was in Mexico! Very fun!
trip to india
The most exciting would be back in the Montana hills!
Last summer, we went to a resort in Riviera Maya. Heaven!
I went on a short cruise vacation once, it was amazing! I want to go again, but for a longer period of time! :)
I enjoyed a trip to Sanibel by myself a few years ago. Wasn’t exciting, but it was super relaxing.
Little Gasparilla Island is my fave to go to so relxing and peaceful
Loved going to FL the only vacation i have ever had
My best vacation was a combo study-and-travel trip to Ireland. I met my husband there!
The best vacation I have had was going to Ls Vegas. I was surprised with all there was to do. I went on the Hover Dam tour and got to take a helicopter tour over the Grand Canyon.
My best vacation was in 2010. I got married while on vacation in Florida.
My favorite vacation was to Thailand in the summer of 2009!
Most exciting vacation was the 4 weeks I spent traveling Australia and New Zealand on my own. I spend New Years Eve at the Sydney Harbour watching the fireworks over the Opera House. Me and 1/2 million of my favorite friends.
my favorite vacation was being at home with the animals.
My most amazing vacation was actually part of a work assignment for a month–so I was paid to be there AND given a per diem! It was to the Maldives, a set of islands in the Indian Ocean, and I was also able to visit Sri Lanka and India. I will never forget it!
My favorite vacation was taken when I was a senior in HS – a group including my two best friends traveled around Germany for a week and it was AMAZING! I would definitely go back and in fact, my two friends and I have talked about setting up another trip!
I think most recently it would be my trips to New York City. I loved seeing RENT live before it was taken off Broadway for one thing.
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Just got back from San Francisco, loved it!
to Disneyworld , when I was little
My favorite vaca must be San Fran! So beautiful!
My most exciting trip was a land and sea trip from the UK to Nepal.
I haven’t really ever had a super exciting vacation yet. But, we are planning a trip to Ireland next year to celebrate when my daughter graduates from high school. That should be very exciting!
My most exciting vacation was my most recent vacation to Miami for a bachelorette party. She’s was the first of my girlfriends to get married, which made it even more fun!
Most exciting? I’m not sure! My vacations are normally one-day affairs to amusement parks, so probably one of those! :)
The most exciting vacation I ever took was a week-long trip to Ireland with my dad and my sister. Dad had gone through heart failure several years previously, so he had to eat right, take his meds, and exercise for quite a few years to be healthy enough to take the trip. It was incredible!
Love cruising! Took a 12 day Eastern Mediterranean cruise last spring, and loved it so much I’m going back in February to cover the Western half… with my mom, aunt, and two sisters in tow!
My honeymoon in Ireland was the most exciting vacation I’ve ever had! It was so neat getting to see all of the beautiful countryside and old castles and buildings. :)
what a great blog post and fun giveaway!
The most exciting vacation for me is when me and my family went to Bohol. Philippines for the first time. We really enjoyed our holiday as we have visited lots of tourist spots and nice scenery all over the island. :)
I haven’t ever been on a cruise, but would love to! My favorite recent vacation was in Kauai, Hawaii. After returning home I though a Hawaiian cruise would be the perfect way to see all of the islands!
The most exciting vacation i’ve ever taken was a cruise also. We did a 9 day mediterranean cruise from Barcelona to Venice. On the trip we got to see Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Croatia. It was an amazing journey and a great way to see several countries all at once – and figure out which ones you want to visit again more in depth in the future!
The most exciting vacation I had was in Italy with my boyfried: we visited Verona, Padova and Venice… and then stayed a couple of days in sunny Rimini :D
Monaco and Italy when I was in high school! So beautiful!
We traveled to Rome, Italy while living abroad. Such a memorable trip with out little guy who was just 1 month old at the time.
I went on a trip to the Bahamas with my grandmother. We had a lot a fun. I’m glad we had time to enjoy ourselves. Now that she is in a nursing home with Alzheimer’s I cherish that time with her even more.
my entire family including my grandma visited my brother in luxembourg when he was studying abroad. we were able to travel through many different countries in our 10 day trip and i was awesome :)
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My best vacation is going to Africa.
The most exciting vacation I ever went on was a cruise.
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I just want to go on spain,this is my dream or also my exciting holiday destination where i ever want to go…I love to see this place or also want to spend my vacation at this place…