Trip planning and the economy

Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2008 11:04 am Post subject: Trip planning and the economy

Just have to say, that with the way the economy is lately

that now, more than EVER is the time to treat ourselves, get some much needed sun, fun, and rum and GO ON VACATION!

Everybody has bills, and the bills will ALWAYS be there, but a week without stress, laptops, deadlines,cold weather or snow, and news 24/7..........and filled instead with crystal clear blue water, loved ones, beautiful, warm sun, stingrays to kiss, fish to follow, wonderful restaurants to dine in, botanic gardens to enjoy and take the one millionth photo of a blue aguana who has permanent spots in his eyes from the cameras

, Boastwains Beach to say hi to turtles in every size, Butterfly Farm to be entranced by butterflies landing on your hand or just flying around freely all around you, listen to a BFM sing about the island we love, and drink a rum punch or.......anything, while looking at that ocean..........well, it's a necessity..........it'll do your heart good....make a memory and is SO worth it!

Just my two cents worth.........and money well spent.

Celine

Status Member Joined: 24 Feb 2005 Posts: 765

The way I figure it, Celine, is that if I spend 4 weeks in Cayman during the winter, I'll save bundles of cash on our utility bills here at home!
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Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2008 12:54 pm Post subject:

got THAT right Sue! also........probably won't have health problems/bills because you were able to relax........and for FOUR weeks.........I'm trying not to be jealous here, but................................................

Celine

Native Joined: 31 Jan 2007 Posts: 1023 Location: Illinois

The economy definitely has us thinking about our next vacation.......geesh......everything took a poop Sad

......I am glad we did a second vacation this year.
Not sure right now about the future of things.....I really hope things turn around.

Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 5:44 am Post subject:

you never know Knees....hope it turns around soon. I just remember a much beloved uncle who put off going on a first cruise until this or that or the other....and never made it...early heart attack.

Some things are just priceless and wonderful memories are one of them.......and in Cayman we've made many and look forward to many more.

Native Joined: 31 Jan 2007 Posts: 1023 Location: Illinois

Totally agree, Celine.....problem is hubby does not work any longer...retired. I'm still looking for next year.....things have to get better. We love our vacations......I remind the kids we are spending their inheritance....... BouncingLaugh

Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2008 6:12 am Post subject:

we're down to one income here...quit my job a few years back, and I can do without a LOT....but NOT Cayman!

As for the inheritance thing...if your kids are like my mom's kids.....I'd a WHOLE lot rather have the memory of my parents enjoying what they worked for, than money when they're not here.........and I'm sure yours are the same.

.....'course wouldn't mind both.......................I'm not crazy.

CONGRATS on hubby's retirement!
Celine

Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2008 10:38 am Post subject:

When it comes to inheritances, I've always told my Dad: "If you want to save all your pennies so I can have it when you're gone, I think that's a GREAT idea, but if I was you, I'd spend it!"

Celine
Reading your post here you wrote in October, I have to agree, there is so many things to cut back on due to the poor economy, but taking a Cayman Vacation is NOT one of them! I told my husband, "how much sooner would spending money on our semi annual Cayman Vacation put us into poverty?"
He said I was right, a Cayman Vacation once or twice a year is "Mental Floss" and is very, very important to dealing with the other 48 weeks in the year!
I LOVE THAT MAN! kiss

Native Joined: 18 Feb 2005 Posts: 2034 Location: Illinois

I agree--we would really have to be in desperate straits to give up Cayman. We might eat out less, or at less expensive places or find a less expensive place to stay (which we have done) but it will really be a sad day when we have to give up Cayman. (We've been going since 1969) But for many, I think that they don't even have those choices to make. Times are very tough for many.

Shelly :-)

Native Joined: 31 Jan 2007 Posts: 1023 Location: Illinois

Celine wrote:

we're down to one income here...quit my job a few years back, and I can do without a LOT....but NOT Cayman!

As for the inheritance thing...if your kids are like my mom's kids.....I'd a WHOLE lot rather have the memory of my parents enjoying what they worked for, than money when they're not here.........and I'm sure yours are the same.[img]images/smiles/icon_smile1.gif[/img].....'course wouldn't mind both.......................I'm not crazy.[img]images/smiles/icon_wink.gif[/img]

CONGRATS on hubby's retirement!
Celine

Celine....you sound like our kids...they want us to enjoy our time while we can...so many people our age are either sick or dead....and we're not that old. Although it may not be Grand Cayman this year which we love but we must and will do a vacation.
I've yet to see a U-Haul behind a hearse. BouncingLaugh

Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 6:20 am Post subject:

......Cayman will miss you this year.

Native Joined: 31 Jan 2007 Posts: 1023 Location: Illinois

Thanks Celine......we will miss it too. crying

Had I know before what I know now, we would have been there two weeks in May. I'm hoping if I'm a very good girl rolllaugh

I can talk hubby into a week in August. I don't think the hurricanes become a problem until fall on Grand Cayman.

Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 1:31 pm Post subject:

LIFE IS TOO SHORT, SO CAYMAN HERE I COME!!! dance1

Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 2:18 pm Post subject:

tracya,
YOU GO GIRL! ThumbsUp

Doesn't just the thought of booking the trip make it so exciting? Knowing you get to go AGAIN? sun

Even though the count down days are still soooo far away, it is so fun to anticipate! I have 79 more days and have started my packing list already.. Parrot

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