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Definitely the mountains, though I do like to get to the beach once a year.
I don't know if you'd call it a vacation but I've gotten in the habit of setting up "office hours" by a creek in the Smokies. I try to get there once a week or so to clear my head, plan upcoming activities, take care of paperwork and bills. Beats sitting inside, I tell you.
So if the mountains are my office then maybe the beach IS my vacation.
The beach. To me, nothing says vacation like palm trees and clear blue water. I vacationed in Alaska one year and it was absolutely beautiful, but I had to wear a jacket. I dont like being cold and wearing a lot of clothes on vacation.
I live in San Diego, so the mountains give me the change of scenery I'm looking for.... the tropics are nice though for the "less active" vacation (beer+lounge chair).
Sad to say but we live at the beach and vacation at the beach. We always travel to a different beach somewhere in our own state or in another for a vacation. This year we're branching out and doing wine country and not going to the beach..
I love the beach! The mountains scare me a bit, my luck I will go off on a hiking trail and get lost for days until rescuers find me. Paul Bunyon I am not.
Once per year to the beach is sufficient for me, and I could probably go longer. The mountains are different though - they're where I get my energy and recharge. They're also where my favorite activities are found (mountaineering, skiing, hiking, biking, etc...) Ideally, my beach trip each year would be to a stunning tropical paradise, but since I live in Raleigh, I "settle" for the Outer Banks most years...actually leaving tomorrow for our annual trip!
BEACH--Every time! The mountains are pretty and all that, but nothing beats the ocean, sitting with a cold beer and some beach music.....heaven!
mdp-az--try Myrtle Beach--much nicer than the Outer Banks!!!
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