This week’s topic on Traveler’s Night In, a “tweet-up” for travelers, was Summer Vacation. Ten questions were asked and tagged #TNI- Here are the questions:
Q. 1) Favorite Childhood Vacation Memory?
@katyharrison20 Smugglers Notch, Vermont. I was the first water slide I was ever on and I’ll never forget the rush I got.
@TravelMamas Swimming in Indoor Hotel pools w/ my fam. It’s the simple things.
@LisaTBergren Snorkeling for hours along the black sand beaches of the Big Island, seeing sea turtles, exploring together!
@travelistatara It’s a tie between NYC during Xmas time and camping on the beach in Key West for the 4th of July!
@shinyredtype wandering around Coloniel Williamsburg, I was a nerdy child.
Q.2) Show us your perfect summer vacation photo!
@gapadventures http://twitpic.com/4zryaa
@chic_travel http://yfrog.com/gz8trwdj Necker Island
@kymri Perfect summer in London http://t.co/FFEgLnm
@solangefrancois Taken right now in Cancun http://t.co/arocpZG
@sillyamerica Making a smore at a camp fire http://bit.ly/jlQHQq
Q.3) Biggest mishap on a summer vacation?
@nicoleWills2 My mom teaching me to fish and getting the hook caught in her leg! Had to take her to hospital to get it removed.
@LATravelMom Mosquito attack after leaving sliding door open in Puerto Vallarta
@graceface Finding out that I was really allergic to poison sumac, almost dying from it in my blood and 85% of body!
@ilivetotravel Violating Sharm-el-Sheikh visa rescrictions and being pulled off bus in Cairo, told 2get in strangers car and that was the easy part!
Q.4) What is your ideal destination or resort for a beach getaway with kids?
@SmittyTab Love Kiawah Island, South Carolina, especially if you rent a place right on the beach, it’s great for families.
@LindsayTessis going with a Canadian destination- Prince Edward Island, Relaxed, safe, beautiful beaches and friendliest people.
@llgable Right here in Del Mar, Ca. great family beach getaway. but lots of Zonies (Arizona) might beat you to the sand in the summer.
@NG_LasVegas Have had a great time in San Diego with a rented cottage on the Harbor. (my son is chipping in on this one- he loved it)
Q5.) Must-do activities & excursions on summer vacation?
@redhunttravel Swim, eat ice cream, play mini-golf.
@middleseatview: As a kid? Swimming, indoor pool as a plus. As an adult? Swimming, swim-up bar a plus!
@ggarvin – beaches and lots of seafood… sun and fun
@kaytsukel I think you should find some adventure (like ziplining at Selvatica) but summer vacations should focus on relaxation.
@1step2theleft Snorkeling or Scuba Diving to see the stunning underwater world, Hiking to slowly enjoy the nature
@ZipSetRachel It isn’t summer vacay with out a boogie board.
Q6.) What’s the theme song for your dream summer vacay?
@swgraphic Having Bob Marley drink in Jamaica during summer rocks too!
@allaboutmexico SAILAWAY
@travel_version Brian Adams’ Summer of ’69? Or Kid Rock’s All Summer Long? Honestly I don’t know.
@boomergirl50: That’s easy- Life is a Highway by Tom Cochrane, my fave road trip tune.
Q7.) Leave the kids behind…dream resort for an adult-only getaway?
@ehalvey hopefully our Istanbul trip in September will fit the bill.
@CGTravels Not gonna lie, those #Seychelles photos in all the Will & Kate news articles are lookin’ pretty good
@RickGriffin A Motel 6 in Newark is a dream vacation if you get to leave the kids behind:
@gokokonut: Any of those resorts with overwater bungalows… ugh. Amazing.
@TravelPurpose Always wanted to honeymoon in Tahiti – if we ever tie the knot!
Q8.) Fill in the blank: Every family beach resort should have.
@BryanCSnider a lazy river, splash pad, water slide, mini-golf course, grills, and a great set up staff to help entertain kids
@raghavmodi A covered swimming pool for those sudden rainy days
@Action_JoJo Babysitting service for parents who want a break from the kids!
@raineenyte – on call babysitters??
Q9.) Kids are playing in a kids club on vacay. What do you do?
@LifeOutofaSuitc swim up the in pool bar
@lovinmomma8 i run to the spa.. you know ur coming along w me 🙂
@TheWorldCalls Revel in the silence.
@WillingFoot go snorkeling/scuba diving
@christinenspain: Breathe a sigh of relief that none of them are mine
Q10.) Packing tips for summer vacation?
@iprefer Pack light. You can do laundry practically anywhere
@MalloryOnTravel don’t buy t-shirts & shorts in resort!
@TravelsceneUSA SUNSCREEN!
@easytoursofasia Light layers. Always have a change of clothes in the car.
@allison_b216 Don’t forget your camera!
@alexberger Stupid cheesy but your smile and willingness to go with the flow. Shit happens. Live with it. Love it. Embrace it! Rock it!
Miss #TNI this week? Join in with your answers to the questions in the comments below and make sure to join us next Thursday from 3:30 pm EST- 5:00 pm EST for all the fun!
Thanks to the ZipSetGo girls for organizing a conversation with travelers from all over the world and to YOU for participating in this great group!
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