Where to Go on Summer Vacation

Summer vacation is approaching fast!  In our area, school is out starting mid/late-May which is only in a couple weeks.  I am very much ready for summer to start and I know my daughter is too! 

While I love Disney World and Universal Orlando, summer is not my preferred time to visit the theme parks.  However, if you have no other choice be sure to stay hydrated.

Do you have your summer vacation planned yet?  If not I have some ideas for you:

Visit a National Park

This year marks the 100th year anniversary of the National Park Service on August 25th.  Therefore, there is no better year to visit a national park.  With over 400 national parks and monuments there is one near you to visit.

We have enjoyed our trips to every national park that we have visited including the USS Arizona Memorial – Hawaii, Grand Canyon – Arizona, Tonto National Monument – Arizona, Natchez Trace Parkway – Mississippi, Natchez National Historic Park (Melrose) – Mississippi, and Sitka National Historic Park – Alaska.

We will be making a trip to visit Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park this summer.  It will be my first time visiting both national parks and I cannot wait!   

Take a Camping Trip

We purchased our camper last year and have loved all 10 of our camping trips!  Each campground and local area has had it’s own unique adventure.  We’ve camped at a historic park in Mississippi, gone horseback riding, stayed near the beach, visited family in Wisconsin, spent the weekend fishing or hiking and relaxed at each one.

If you are looking at purchasing a campground, I shared things that you have to buy in addition to the camper.  If you do not have a camper, you could camp the old fashion way – in a tent or you can also rent campers.

Beach Trip

A beach trip is the perfect way to relax and enjoy the summer.  Plus there are so many beaches around the country.  We usually head to the gulf since we are so close including Galveston, Texas and Gulf Shores, Alabama.

 

Take a Cruise

Just like with camping, every cruise we have taken we have had some amazing adventures (we always cruise with Disney).  However, by far my favorite cruise was the one to Alaska!  I highly recommend a cruise to Alaska the scenery is amazing and there are so many once in a lifetime experiences from whale watching to seeing glaciers.  

If you cruise with Disney on a Bahamas or East Caribbean cruise, you should have a stop at Castaway Cay, which is Disney’s private island.  There are so many amazing cruise options including Panama Canal and Europe.

I hope whatever your plans are this summer that you have a wonderful time with family and friends creating memories!

What adventures will be having this summer?