Top 7: Vacation Spots To Try That Aren't The Beach or The Mountains

It is that time: finalizing savings and hotel reservations and such for that long anticipated and earned vacation. Many folks have one of two places that they go to annually:  the beach and the mountains.  Well here are 7 other places to consider that are a nice change of place from that tradition and/or routine.

1. Charleston, SC

This is one of my favorite places to go. I will try and go at least once/year, even if only for a weekend. This town has so much culture, festivals, and aquarium, some of the best seafood you will find, and even a beach (Folly Beach). They even have the Tanger Outlets to fulfill that shopping desire. Charleston is just one of the major positives about the state of South Carolina.

2. Cruise

There are three major cruise companies, Carnival, Royal Caribbean, and Disney. A vacation on a cruise across the beautiful Caribbean sea provides lots of excitement. It's like being on a big hotel on the water. All the food you can eat, shows, karaoke, sushi, casino, even putt putt golf, a gym, and a nightclub. The places you stop, such as the Bahamas and Jamaica, are exciting as well.

3. DisneyWorld

This is awesome for folks with children. DisneyWorld in Orlando, FL offers awesome deals and packages. You can even visit Universal Studios theme park while you are there. It has become a ritual for many families with young children to go to Disney. I know of older folks that even ring in the New Years there.

4. Other cities (Savannah, Atlanta, Miami, NY, LA, Vegas, etc)

There are several other cities in the USA that provide an exciting vacation. Its hard to beat Vegas for various reasons. Miami has lots of excitement and great weather. New Orleans has Mardi Gras.  Cities such as New York, Dallas , Atlanta, LA, and Chicago also offer up plenty of fun for whatever you're looking to get into.

5. Hawaii

This is obviously a very expensive vacation, but a worthwhile one.  I haven't been but I want to go. Perfect weather, great food, and hospitable natives. Hawaii is a dream place to vacation.

6.  Cancun, Mexico

This is another great weather place to vacation that offers many of the elements listed previously. You also get to vacation out of the US, much like a cruise. Have your passport ready!

7. Camping at the lake/staying at a lake house.

Staying at the lake, especially if you're camping out, offers economically sound entertainment. You have fishing, jet skis, boating, and even cooking out. The lake is one of the most relaxing places to go, and a vacation is supposed to relax you.

So think outside of the box and consider a different vacation for this year. You may find a new family tradition, ritual, or routine!

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