Daytripping

Vacations are not about money, they are about memories. More and more, and for a variety of reasons, Daytripping is becoming the rule for vacations. Those to whom I have talked with are not feeling deprived. In fact, all state that as well as enjoying the exploration of their own surroundings, their holidays are now more relaxing.

Esther and Bill like travelling. Besides Canada and The United States, they have toured Europe and Israel. In addition they have been on cruises to Alaska and other places. However, when Bill was diagnosed with a serious blood disorder, they were advised to stay close to home. Rather than allow his health condition to control vacationing they decided to become Daytrippers.

"Each spring," stated Esther, "We visit our local tour center and pick up brochures of nearby places." Smiling, she added, "each week my husband and I head out on our chosen adventure. We crown the day by having either breakfast, lunch or dinner along the way".

Likewise, Martha and Mark, determined not to go into debt, practice frugality. However, this never stops them from having fun vacations. Each June they gather with their three children around the kitchen table. Together they list places within a hundred mile radius and plan their outings.

The joys of daytripping are endless. Although Frank and I have taken a few out of country excursions, we are basically homebodies. We enjoy our backyard and our own bed. Nevertheless, daytripping appeals to us and over the years our ramblings have taken us to antique shops, used bookstores, craftshows, powwows, quilt shops, flea markets, and usually once a year we take in a live theatre production.

Holiday time is family time. No matter how you decide to spend your days and your dollars, make sure they reward you with treasured memories.

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