One Thing You Look Forward To When Going On Holiday?
Discussion
It depends on the type of holiday but here's some things I always look forward too.
On scenic holidays like when I'm in the Alps, I really look forward to sitting outside on my own with a coffee and pain-au-chocolat in the morning. My day doesn't start until I've had 10 minutes peace outside taking in the views and getting all introspective.
On family summer holidays, it's two things. The first is that I love to sit by the pool with a book. I only read one book per year and that's when I do. The second is that period post pool and pre evening meal. I love to sit on the balcony with my travel speaker and glass of rum and coke while waiting for Mrs. Toon to get ready.
For city breaks, it's the first explore of a new city looking for hidden gems and watering holes.
On scenic holidays like when I'm in the Alps, I really look forward to sitting outside on my own with a coffee and pain-au-chocolat in the morning. My day doesn't start until I've had 10 minutes peace outside taking in the views and getting all introspective.
On family summer holidays, it's two things. The first is that I love to sit by the pool with a book. I only read one book per year and that's when I do. The second is that period post pool and pre evening meal. I love to sit on the balcony with my travel speaker and glass of rum and coke while waiting for Mrs. Toon to get ready.
For city breaks, it's the first explore of a new city looking for hidden gems and watering holes.
98elise said:
Reading.
I know I can read at home but for me holiday heaven is reading a good book sitting in the shade with an ice cold beer, especially at a private villa next to a pool so the only thing I can hear is moving water.
Same for me. I always try to take a non-fiction book about the region being visited.I know I can read at home but for me holiday heaven is reading a good book sitting in the shade with an ice cold beer, especially at a private villa next to a pool so the only thing I can hear is moving water.
I also enjoy the planning aspect of a trip.
rugbyleague said:
Thanks so much for joining in! I am looking for simple things that will help me get the best out of my holiday.
Flights upgraded tick
Coffee and peace 1st thing absolutely
Cycling probably not but do plan to fly fish and Scuba dive.
Reading I'm going to give it a go!
Flights is probably the key one for me. I'm just finishing up a week here in St Martin and the other key thing I've been telling myself is it is ok to simply do nothing, if that's what you want to do. Growing up my folks were very much of the mindset that if you go on holiday somewhere, you get up at 5am every day and you are out until well after the sun goes down "to experience everything possible" - even if it meant chronic tiredness and blistered feet; it was exhausting. Now I travel on my own I always have every other day 'off' to simply be lazy without feeling guilty.Flights upgraded tick
Coffee and peace 1st thing absolutely
Cycling probably not but do plan to fly fish and Scuba dive.
Reading I'm going to give it a go!
More than one thing for me:
Watching people interact in languages I don't understand.
Seeing food in markets - lots of fresh produce, loads of vegetable, fish etc. Nothing like you see here.
Looking at people (young and old) out and about and what they are wearing.
Trying new food and drink.
Finding small shops selling products made by local people.
Checking out flea markets and seeing stuff you would not see here.
Going to second hand record shops and buying some vinyl.
Interacting with locals who want to improve their English and finding out local information from them along the way.
Watching people interact in languages I don't understand.
Seeing food in markets - lots of fresh produce, loads of vegetable, fish etc. Nothing like you see here.
Looking at people (young and old) out and about and what they are wearing.
Trying new food and drink.
Finding small shops selling products made by local people.
Checking out flea markets and seeing stuff you would not see here.
Going to second hand record shops and buying some vinyl.
Interacting with locals who want to improve their English and finding out local information from them along the way.
Thank you everyone for taking time to reply to this, I suppose I was looking for inspiration to see if there was something I can do on holiday to enhance it further.
Clearly the travel experience and the destinations are already quite special but I am looking for small things that people appreciate when travelling.
Reading the above I have captured about just being, flight upgrades, reading, good food, watching.
Any more suggestions?
Clearly the travel experience and the destinations are already quite special but I am looking for small things that people appreciate when travelling.
Reading the above I have captured about just being, flight upgrades, reading, good food, watching.
Any more suggestions?
Traveling away from the tourist areas. I always hire a car, and will drive around to see the real country I'm visiting, not just the tourist highlights.
I also rent a villa or apartment rather than a hotel. I want space rather one room. Last place we rented was a 3 bedroom place with its own pool, for 2 of us
Biggest place we ever rented was 6 bedroom 2 living room, games room, private pool, and hot tub. It was for the 4 of us and my kids chose to share one room!
I also rent a villa or apartment rather than a hotel. I want space rather one room. Last place we rented was a 3 bedroom place with its own pool, for 2 of us
Biggest place we ever rented was 6 bedroom 2 living room, games room, private pool, and hot tub. It was for the 4 of us and my kids chose to share one room!
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