My Best Vacation

Could you ever imagine driving twenty-two hours in a suburban with eight people? Although it was incredibly cramped, and tortuous, I was going to my favorite place… Florida. We were going with our neighbors, who I grew up with, traveled with, and basically did everything with. Our moms had decided to do a last minute trip to Florida and planned everything out the night before. We always did vacations on spring break, but this vacation my mom told me by surprise, at seven A.M.

My summer of 2017 consisted of visiting places all over the United States such as New York City, Washington D.C., and Florida. Not only did traveling this summer teach me new things, but it also made me go outside my comfort zone and experience new things. This was single-handedly the best summer of my life and wish I could relive it over again.

We were going back to Santa Maria. With our savings that we had, we bought some food to eat and the supermarket and for our trip. Finally we bought our tickets for the train. I was a little nervous that we would get sent back, but nothing would stop us by seeing our family.

It all began the summer after my junior year at Gibson Southern High School. A few months prior to our two month break, my parents had ordered a “family meeting” to discuss the upcoming summer vacation. Our annual idea of relaxing and eating at the same restaurants had gotten quite repetitive and put itself in dire need of revival. After approximately two hours, seven minutes, and nineteen seconds of throwing suggestions around, we compromised on a trip to Cancun, Mexico. This vacation promised; a direct flight, an all-inclusive resort, and a seven day stay with humans in hopes of returning home in one piece. I had agonized the wait, but dreamed miraculously of the vibrant culture and subtle environment my family and I would soon be engulfed by. The anticipation had now reached a standstill and it was time to be comforted by my family, journey through a new adventure, and create a stronger bond with the people I love most.

Dalton and I were planning our fall break. We decided that we wanted to go somewhere fun for vacation. We talked to our families and we all went to Las Vegas. I’ve been there before with my brother and we were in a weightlifting competition. This time it was just for fun.

The next day we would go to a place called The Cottages. They were little houses that told about their country and gave sample foods they served at a local restaurant where ever country they lived in. Then, we went to a street place where they gave samples of everything. All you had to do was go and try things. (For FREE!!!) The following day, we got to go to the beach! I had never been to the beach. We were going to go to Imperial Beach and Mission Beach. I liked Mission beach more. I got so excited when I heard that we would get to go to Knott’s Berry Farm. I have heard so much about Knott’s Berry Farm. I just couldn’t wait to go on vacation!!

We were to have a get-together party in Vegas. Most of us needed travel in from different parts of the globe and had spent hours in transit. But that didn’t really matter because our minds were preoccupied with the anticipation of the Vegas party atmosphere and the catch-ups we looked forward to. Life is beautiful with friends and loved ones. Many of us were friends from high school and some from before then. Just a few of us have been friends from college. So this was a very special occasion which I personally looked forward to.

It’s not everyday where your mom say’s she have to go to Mexico and then she brings you along. When went i wasn't really sure what to expect since the only reason i was brought along was be i was an 11 year old. While i was there i really enjoyed myself from the beach to wondering a foreign city.

The trip consisted of two flights on the way to Costa Rica and we had a short tour of San Jose on our way to the first hotel. The first hotel was hot and the rooms were tight. The second day we went on a walking tour of San Jose and stop at different landmarks and talked Costa Rican history. Later that afternoon we went to a coffee plant and learned more about the Britt coffee plant and history of when it started. That night we went out in San Jose and bought our own dinner, mine was nasty. After dinner, we went to get crepes. Day three, we left San Jose and we were on our way to La Fortuna. On the way there, we stopped in an ox cart museum and listened to to history of ox cart wheels. After the ox Cart museum, we went to the gift shop to

“When you get out of the airplane please call us, ok?” This was the third time my mother had said this. My sister and I kissed our parents goodbye and we headed towards the airport. I couldn't believe I was actually going to Mexico. I’ve never been to Mexico before. I was finally going to meet my grandparents, my aunts, my uncles, and my cousins.

We were all excited to go to Mexico, because it was always fun memories we packed our bags and flew over there. When we got there, you could smell the salt in the air, because there was a beach right beside the airport. Someone came to pick us up and we drove about 1-2 hr. to get to our home. Once we got there we always cry because we missed our

My Grandma and I decided we needed a break from our demanding lives here at home, so we booked a cruise to Central America and Mexico. This would be my first time out of the United States. Her and I couldn’t

Our family had been meeting together every Wednesday night for the last two months. We had picked out a hotel, booked our flight, and ordered our tickets for the parks. We scheduled care takers for our pets and packed our belongings. We were ready! Now, we were off to our dream vacation in Orlando, Florida.

This time last year, I went to the Cape Coral Coconut Festival, A festival held yearly in the large lot next to Sun Splash Family Waterpark, a local's hotspot every summer with guaranteed long lines and a densely packed lazy river. Everyone in my family was thrilled, my little brother and sister bouncing up and down on the seats of our family minivan, while my mom attempted to drive to the festival, amidst ear-piercing shrieks, constantly reminding them to calm down. I too was excited, peering up at the brightly colored lights that stretched all the way to the sky. As we pulled into the lot, the rides seemed to loom above, the thought of riding them put a knot in my throat and made my stomach do backflips. We all burst out of the car, walking hand in hand, my little brother (5), my little sister (3), my Mom, my Dad, my grandma, and I. We all rode a few rides to satisfy the little ones, the ladybug ride, and then the merry go round.

Last summer, on the 25th of June 2013, I went to the glorious ‘Maui Island’. BEAUTY! Not perfect, but it still was heaven. It was something I’d never seen before! Something wonderful. Enchanting. Magical.