Vacation!

Hello all,
I'm back from vacation... vacation from blogging, but also a vacation from home, work, and crazy life!
For my "top ten Tuesday" I thought I'd tell you about my favorite places I've vacationed to!

Wisconsin Dells - That's where my hubby and I went this past week.  We stayed at the Christmas Mountain Village, which has an on location ski resort!  Too bad we went in the middle of seasons - so there was only a small pile of snow left and all the outdoor water & theme parks were closed!!  We didn't mind too much though, we just wanted to relax.  Sleeping in is our favorite thing to do :)

Disney World in Florida - Come on, you can't beat DISNEY! ;)

Hawaii - I spent my 13th birthday here and it's STILL one of the most memorable and beautiful places I've ever been. I need to find some photos and share from this trip!!

Bahamas - My family and I have been on a couple cruises to the Bahamas, but my favorite one was a Disney cruise.  Like I said before, you can't beat Disney!  It's true.  They make it magical every time!

Alaska - Where the sun never sets!  Most people think of Alaska as this freezing and foreign place, but it's actually very warm in the summer!  There is an area where during parts of the summer, the sun never sets!  It's a crazy thing looking out the window at 2:00 a.m. and seeing the blazing sun.


Branson, MO - It's known for it's shows, but when I go to Branson it's all about the lake!  Boating, skiing, tubing, swimming, laying out... ahh, summertime!

NYC - The big apple has always been a dream destination of mine, and last year this dream came true.  It's everything you can imagine at the tips of your fingers.  Love it!

Aruba - It had to make the favorite list at some point... it's where my honey and I honeymooned.  Lots of romantic beaches, restaurants (I recommend The Old Man and the Sea), and fun night life.  We also did a great scuba dive while we were there and saw a sunken ship, so neat!

St. Louis, MO - It's not much of a vacation site for us, since it's basically local - but if you're not from around here - it's definitely worth the drive.  TONS of nightlife, shopping, and eatery.  There is also several museums, the science center, Forest Park and the Zoo (which is free!!).

Las Vegas (and while your at it - the Grand Canyon!) - There is so much to do and see in Las Vegas, musicals, magic shows, casinos (of course), shopping, and even a roller coaster right in the middle of the strip.   I've been there twice and the second time was for WPPI conference for work, but both times were amazing adventures!  The Grand Canyon is just a day drive away, so if you're interested in seeing one of the 7 wonders of the world while you're near - go for it!

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I am a huge believer that vacations and traveling the world should be a part of life.  Enjoy the relaxing time your boss offers you and go somewhere!

Rachel
xo