As a child, the ocean charmed me. After glancing at the never ending shore line’s going from coast to coast as far as the eye can see, I felt like a grain of sand on the beach. I never thought I could see anything else as immense and alluring. As I relaxed on a lawn chair soaking up the rays of sunshine in Alabama, my friends froze in Iowa from the early stages of spring still bitter from the past winter. During my family vacation in Alabama many memories were cemented into my mind as I soaked up the radiant sunshine on the blistering beachside chair. My eyes sluggishly peeled open as I rest on the edge of the slightly deflated air mattress prepared to conquer my first day on vacation. I slipped my feet onto the rough and gritty carpet as I hoisted myself from my deep slumber, feeling the sensation of all the dust still lodged between the micro carpet fibers. I heard the humming of the generator as it rang through the camper along with the cars on the highway zooming by in the distance. Gazing out the window I saw the glistening blood-orange sunrise that laid just above the horizon. I patiently awaited the sweltering heat wave that would take place in hours to come. Still half asleep, I hobbled to the sink at a turtle’s pace to prepare myself for the journey ahead of me. After I staggered into my neon pink two piece I flung a flowy dress embroidered with patterns over my figure. Then I squeezed the toothpaste container until the last drop fell onto my toothbrush. I brushed
When the snow began to melt and the warming in the air began, I knew spring was coming. The cool breeze that came off the remaining snow left a crisp feel in the month of March. Spring break had finally come, and my step-mom and my father had planned a vacation to the beautiful Gulf Shores in Alabama. My level of excitement was overwhelming to go on this trip, not just because I was lucky to miss one day of school while returning home, but because I genuinely love the beach! Notwithstanding that I had never been to the Gulf of Mexico before, I pondered to myself if it would be more different than that of a beach on the Pacific Coast.
Dear Journal, I just woke up and I'm so tired, but my adrenaline is starting to kick in for the amazing trip ahead of me. I can't wait to get on the plane and start my adventure to The National Park of American Samoa. My mom and dad are taking me for a family vacation. Our plane leaves at 5:00 am headed to Australia because there are no direct flights to American Samoa. The plane ride is 16 hours and when we get there it will be 9:00 pm in the USA but 5:00 am in Australia. Its going to be a long flight but I'll check back in when we land.
Growing up in Southern California, I was surrounded by coastal culture, which has influenced me in many ways. No matter whether I lived in San Diego or Ventura county, I was never more than ten minutes away from the beach. Every weekend, it seemed, my dad would take us to the beach as family so we could play in the water, build sandcastles, catch hermit crabs, see the tide pools, and most of all, spend time together. I was enchanted by all the beach had to offer. Every sandcastle built was a palace for a hermit crab and every tide pool a thriving community. Whenever I stepped into the water, my imagination would run wild. Despite how often we went, I always enjoyed our days at the beach.
Not to long ago a family of four went to Daytona beach in late July. Once they got there, Carson and Kaitlyn went up to their room and threw on their swimsuit and ran down to the beach. They stood looking in awe as soon as they got outside. Standing there they tried to absorb all the beauty of the sky, ocean, sand, and sun. They had been to the beach before, but they were dying of wanderlust. Like most kids do, they run right up into the ocean, and that's exactly what they did after they looked at the beautiful beach.
I’ve always dreamed of going to American. I would watch America on television and read about it in the newspapers. I was eleven years old when my older sister Patrice left to go to America. Patrice finished her education In Jamaica and was going to America to further her education. If you are lucky enough to have the right funds and the right documents you can continue your education in the states. I said good-bye to my sister knowing that one day I soon will have my chance.
I was sitting on a hot steamy white sand beach where the ocean was washing into the shore. Cinque Terre was a nice vacation spot to chill, relax, and go for a swim. Ninety-Five degree weather all day long, everyday. My family and I were staying in a small, no air-conditioning house with only 3 bedrooms. During our sleep, we forget to close the windows so little lizards come into our house and crawl up our walls. Cinque Terre is a great vacation spot for many family activities!
Have you ever been on a vacation? To me a vacation is a time to be with friends or family. When I think of vacations, I think of packing, the flight or drive, and relaxation. Not only is it very exciting to go on a vacation, but you get closer to the people that go with you.
After traveling for 3-hours, my family arrived at our beach house in Ocean City Maryland. After making a quick trip for groceries, we decided to go to bed and set alarm clocks for early in the morning. After a good nights sleep, I woke up to the pleasant smell of bacon and eggs. After feasting on a delightful breakfast, my brothers and I began to get ready for the beach. We went down the creaky wooden stairs of our beach house and unlocked the storage room located beneath the home. I decided to carry both of the floral umbrellas while my brothers took the portable beach chairs. After grabbing all of our gear, we headed back up the weathered stairs and towards the distant sand dunes. As we approached the entrance of the sand dunes, the satisfying sounds of the ocean's waves started to become closer and closer. Once we traveled closer, the vivid orange sun began to ascend from the deep sea. At this early point in the morning, the sand walkway enclosed by dunes, hadn't heated up from the sun, so the sand had a soothing feeling of cool sand between each toe. Upon reaching the shore, we noticed that not many beachgoers had set up their
So what at first viewed was viewed as a “vacation” for Japanese-Americans later became a dishonorable act for American history, in which citizens constitutional rights were seemingly violated. February 19, 1942 President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued the Executive Order 9066, which allowed military officials to create “military areas” along the West Coast, even the Department of Justice representatives raised constitutional and ethical objections to the proposal. And so on February 19, 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued Executive Order 9066 authorizing the evacuation. Despite the lack of evidence to call it a “military necessity” the brutal Order was made.
After traveling for 3-hours, my family arrived at our beach house in Ocean City Maryland. After making a quick trip for groceries, we decided to go to bed and set alarm clocks for early in the morning. After a good nights sleep, I woke up to the pleasant smell of bacon and eggs. After feasting on a delightful breakfast, my brothers and I began to get ready for the beach. We went down the creaky wooden stairs of our beach house and unlocked the storage room located beneath the home. I decided to carry both of the floral umbrellas while my brothers took the portable beach chairs. After grabbing all of our gear, we headed back up the weathered stairs and towards the distant sand dunes. As we approached the entrance of the sand dunes, the satisfying sounds of the ocean's waves started to become closer and closer. Once we traveled closer, the vivid orange sun began to ascend from the deep sea. At this early point in the morning, the sand walkway enclosed by
Choosing vacations destinations can become a stressful process. However, if the goal is to find locations outside of the United States and wan to travel to countries in the Caribbean and Latin America I have a few suggestions for you. Negril, Jamaica and Cancun Mexico are among the best vacations spots I have ever visited. The beaches, the accommodations, and the food is amazing in both countries.
After you choose your destination the next thing you must do is reserve your airfare and hotel. This may be tough because there are many websites and travel agents that you can go through. I have found that it is cheaper and easier to go through Expedia.com. You can book your hotel and flight all together and pay one low price. I have also found that flying with Southwest Airlines is very cheap and they have many one way stops all across the country and for a cheap hotel that is very nice I recommend the Extended Stay America.
up the phone and rang my Tom’s father to thank him, and for me and Tom
My parents and I happily trudged out of our chilled condo room, weighed down by various beach supplies. We made our way to the elevator, slowly but surely exiting the maze we call our condo hallways. As we glided down, floor after floor, we finally reached the parking garage. We stepped out of the elevator feeling a mix of humidity and heat immediately cling to our tan bodies. We exited the garage to find a beautiful scene. Birds were flying overhead as there were sun rays beating down against white, hot sand. We crossed the bridge that held shoes and scattered shells. After we did so, we pressed our feet against the white sand that belonged to Destin, Florida. The sight was even more alluring than I had ever imagined.
I stretched my arms out and looked up and down the beach. Although I lived in Waikiki for years, it'd been far too long since I took a vacation, let alone the beach, since I'm dealing with neverending piles of school assignments and activities. As I strolled along the coastline I can feel the soft smooth sand beneath my feet. I was taken in by the soothing atmosphere that encircled me. I closed my eyes, letting myself absorb the blistering rays of the sun on a scorching summer day. The beach was oddly quiet for this time of that year, only a handful of people sunbathing. I didn't mind, I was going to enjoy myself.