SUMMER GETAWAY
Where do you like to vacation? If you are like me you like to move around from place to place each year seeing different parts of the country. It lets me put a bit of adventure and exploration into my vacation. Others however like to go back to the same place, a place they like and love every summer; an annual pilgrimage if you will to the land of rest and relaxation.
I just returned from a vacation to the lake regions of Northern Minnesota. The kids got to see the headwaters of the Mississippi, a spot where you can walk across stepping stones of the Mississippi where it is just a small shallow stream. We spent time with family, fished the local lakes, went for bike rides and greatly enjoyed the beauty and people of the region.
Having been on several vacations I am starting to form a concept of what I call a sterling vacation. Some of the elements include:
1. Natural beauty of place;
2. Authenticity of accommodations;
3. Community interaction that brings a feeling of belonging; and
4. A sense of escape as though you are a universe away from the toils of daily life.
How do you get that feeling and come back refreshed. I am not totally certain but will be modifying this post as I ponder and research that topic. I will say its not the number of stars on the resort, but the quality and character of the people with whom you travel as well as the new people you meet that seem to make the most impact.
May your summer vacations bring you peace and rest.
