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D Cup

Member No.: 9337 Posts: 1,010 Joined: 07/2005

▫ Mar 10 2006, 22:26 Post #1

Following on from the comments in '...Never...'.....I have noticed that many US based members have never left their own shores? Just curious....most europeans have visited other countries - in the last five years I have been to Belgium, Italy (twice) Spain (5 times), Switzerland (every year), France (4 x a year), Canary Islands, USA (twice).

It is clear that many US members have never ventured outside your borders - this may be because you are young and broke, or because you can find your vacation needs within your own borders. Obviously the US is a big country with extremes of weather etc....but where do you go on holiday, and why? And what stops you leaving the US?

Melon Master

Member No.: 7542 Posts: 16,209 Joined: 05/2005

▫ Mar 10 2006, 22:37 Post #2

QUOTE(sweetnsexy)

Following on from the comments in '...Never...'.....I have noticed that many US based members have never left their own shores? Just curious....most europeans have visited other countries - in the last five years I have been to Belgium, Italy (twice) Spain (5 times), Switzerland (every year), France (4 x a year), Canary Islands, USA (twice).

It is clear that many US members have never ventured outside your borders - this may be because you are young and broke, or because you can find your vacation needs within your own borders. Obviously the US is a big country with extremes of weather etc....but where do you go on holiday, and why? And what stops you leaving the US?

Not being from the US I may not be the right one to comment. However You are lucky in the fact that you live in Europe and it is very very easy to travel to other countries affordably... I'd love to be in your situation.

Being from Aus and being miles from anywhere we have alot of great destinations here that I havent seen yet. However I have been overseas a few times and I am saving up to go to europe hopefully next year

D Cup

Member No.: 9337 Posts: 1,010 Joined: 07/2005

▫ Mar 10 2006, 22:53 Post #3

It's always refreshing to see that one of our colonial cousins is seeking cultural enlightenment!!

Seriously though, where do aussies tend to go for holidays?

Double D's

Member No.: 9341 Posts: 4,403 Joined: 07/2005

▫ Mar 10 2006, 22:54 Post #4

I've traveled overseas quite a bit being in the Marines, but when I take a vacation it's always been in the U.S.. I'll be taking a four day vacation in Charleston, S.C. starting on Wednesday. I hope it's in the 80's the whole time.

B Cup

Member No.: 12461 Posts: 483 Joined: 12/2005

▫ Mar 10 2006, 22:59 Post #5

me in Corse isle soon france

hope come to usa one day

D Cup

Member No.: 9337 Posts: 1,010 Joined: 07/2005

▫ Mar 10 2006, 23:30 Post #6

QUOTE(closeup)

I've traveled overseas quite a bit being in the Marines, but when I take a vacation it's always been in the U.S.. I'll be taking a four day vacation in Charleston, S.C. starting on Wednesday. I hope it's in the 80's the whole time.

So...what does Charleston offer that you don't get in Maine...? (Forgive my lack of US geography and knowledge...just curious..)

Melon Master

Member No.: 7542 Posts: 16,209 Joined: 05/2005

▫ Mar 10 2006, 23:54 Post #7

QUOTE(sweetnsexy)

It's always refreshing to see that one of our colonial cousins is seeking cultural enlightenment!!

Seriously though, where do aussies tend to go for holidays?

I guess it depends on what u are looking for in a holiday.

I have been to Fiji, Vanuatu, New Caledonia etc because I love surfing and I love tropical locations. I do want to do the whole Europe thing though as I mentioned.

Many Aussies go to London (and end up staying there) and throughout Europe or holiday throughout the US

Double D's

Member No.: 12556 Posts: 3,164 Joined: 01/2006

▫ Mar 11 2006, 00:49 Post #8

I have only been to Mexico I have been all over the United States, Been to TJ Mexico **no where fancy there ** and Juarez Mexico **like TJ but on the Texas side. Been to Puerto Vallarte which was beautiful and tropical and summer 04 went to Cabo San Lucas not as nice as PV but also awesome place.

Double D's

Member No.: 12556 Posts: 3,164 Joined: 01/2006

▫ Mar 11 2006, 00:51 Post #9

Forgot to add though I want to visit many places and I am sure I will I have no desire to visit Asia but that is about it.

When I finish college I plan on taking a 2 week cruise to Europe to reward myself.

My dad is a navy man and has been almost everywhere around the world.

A Cup

Member No.: 5301 Posts: 88 Joined: 03/2005

▫ Mar 11 2006, 01:03 Post #10

I generally stay at the 5 lakes near Meadow Lake. Great fishing, great camping zones. and if 1 lake is too crowded, there are 4 more to choose from withing a few KMs of eachother.

Though I have been to Romania now and then.

Double D's

Member No.: 9341 Posts: 4,403 Joined: 07/2005

▫ Mar 11 2006, 02:26 Post #11

QUOTE(sweetnsexy)

So...what does Charleston offer that you don't get in Maine...? (Forgive my lack of US geography and knowledge...just curious..)

Warm weather in March. The two cities are similar in that they are both port towns with working waterfronts. Cobblestone streets and brick sidewalks. Also, alot of the bars and resturants are converted warehouses. Ybor City in Tampa is also like this. I know 300 year old buildings are common in England, but there are only a few cities in America that have any. Charleston is one of the oldest/first settled cities.

B Cup

Member No.: 9990 Posts: 249 Joined: 08/2005

▫ Mar 11 2006, 07:22 Post #12

I like to travel to places simply for the experience of new people and places. I enjoy going to unique places or the novelty type. For example the indian ruins at Chaco Canyon and Mesa Verde, and Roswell, New Mexico because of all that alien stuff. I've traveled as far west as Neveda. I've also been to Germany, only because I have family over there. The plan is to go there this May.

B Cup

Member No.: 13864 Posts: 291 Joined: 03/2006

▫ Mar 12 2006, 18:40 Post #13

Carribean (Saint Martin)
Australia (Melbourne & Sydney)
Honduras
Canada (Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver)
Hawaii
All over U.S.

I'll go anywhere that has a nude beach nearby.

I just read an article mentioning how cheap flights were in Europe. That makes it VERY inexpensive to explore. Moreover, Europeans typically have more weeks of leave for vacation (from their employers) than in America. Average annual leave in America is two weeks.

Melon Master

Member No.: 7542 Posts: 16,209 Joined: 05/2005

▫ Mar 13 2006, 05:08 Post #14

QUOTE(Isaac_Putin)

Carribean (Saint Martin)
Australia (Melbourne & Sydney)
Honduras
Canada (Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver)
Hawaii
All over U.S.

I'll go anywhere that has a nude beach nearby.

I just read an article mentioning how cheap flights were in Europe. That makes it VERY inexpensive to explore. Moreover, Europeans typically have more weeks of leave for vacation (from their employers) than in America. Average annual leave in America is two weeks.

2 weeks!!! :blink:

:blink:

Are you serious? I thought we got screwed in Australia by getting 4 weeks.

D Cup

Member No.: 12313 Posts: 1,028 Joined: 12/2005

▫ Mar 13 2006, 05:15 Post #15

QUOTE(Isaac_Putin)

I'll go anywhere that has a nude beach nearby.

I have never been in one

QUOTE(Isaac_Putin)

I just read an article mentioning how cheap flights were in Europe. That makes it VERY inexpensive to explore. Moreover, Europeans typically have more weeks of leave for vacation (from their employers) than in America. Average annual leave in America is two weeks.

Flights are cheap! If I wanted to fly from Helsinki to Berlin I can find a flight that cost only 59€ and that isn´t much

And I could fly from Helsinki to New York it woulc cost about 1800€

Here in Finland if you have steady work you will earn your vacation and after a year it´s four weeks! I just can´t wait to get to work

C Cup

Member No.: 12859 Posts: 752 Joined: 01/2006

▫ Mar 13 2006, 05:16 Post #16

I am American and have been many places,Carribean many times and Canada.I just wouldnt go to Europe right now.

Double D's

Member No.: 12556 Posts: 3,164 Joined: 01/2006

▫ Mar 13 2006, 05:18 Post #17

QUOTE(bondiguy)

2 weeks!!! :blink:

:blink:

Are you serious? I thought we got screwed in Australia by getting 4 weeks.

He forgot to mention the 2 weeks is usually after 3-5 years ont he job the first usually 3 it is only one week.

Oh and that is the norm for fulltime employees which is 40+ hours a week :rolleyes:

:rolleyes:

Melon Master

Member No.: 7542 Posts: 16,209 Joined: 05/2005

▫ Mar 13 2006, 05:42 Post #18

QUOTE(diane26)

He forgot to mention the 2 weeks is usually after 3-5 years ont he job the first usually 3 it is only one week.

Oh and that is the norm for fulltime employees which is 40+ hours a week :rolleyes:

:rolleyes:

fuck u guys get screwed hard.

In Aus for a standard 38-40hr week job you get 4 weeks per year and it starts counting from day 1

Double D's

Member No.: 12556 Posts: 3,164 Joined: 01/2006

▫ Mar 13 2006, 05:55 Post #19

QUOTE(bondiguy)

fuck u guys get screwed hard.

In Aus for a standard 38-40hr week job you get 4 weeks per year and it starts counting from day 1

I'm so moving!!!!!!!!!!!

Double D's

Member No.: 8569 Posts: 3,209 Joined: 06/2005

▫ Mar 13 2006, 11:40 Post #20

QUOTE(bondiguy)

I guess it depends on what u are looking for in a holiday.

I have been to Fiji, Vanuatu, New Caledonia etc because I love surfing and I love tropical locations. I do want to do the whole Europe thing though as I mentioned.

Many Aussies go to London (and end up staying there) and throughout Europe or holiday throughout the US

what an idea :huh:

:huh:

:nahnah:

I love my holidays I especially love america have been to Florida (twice), New York (twice), Las Vegas (four times), San Francisco, LA, Antigua, Jamaica, Kenya, Dubai, Canary Islands, Spain, Germany, Hawaii (this year), Mexico,Tunisia etc

Its my hobby and where most my money goes but I couldnt think of anything better, what better way to escape from people, troubles, work etc just bloody brilliant!

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