| Well, it's soon going to be summertime again and | | | | - 3 casual bottoms, shorts or jeans, or yoga |
| for many of us that means it's time for the | | | | pants,etc and make sure they will go with all your |
| holiday vacation. | | | | tops. I like to pack dark things because they |
| And with the economy the way it is, for many | | | | show dirt less easily. |
| people the vacation will have to be a more | | | | - 4 casual shirts that will go will all of the bottoms. |
| inexpensive one than normal. | | | | - underwear for each day plus one extra, socks |
| With that in mind, I started thinking about all the | | | | ditto, |
| great travel destinations that I have been lucky | | | | - sandals, and shoes. The sandals can double as |
| enough to visit and realized that the best ones for | | | | slippers |
| me and my family have always been outdoors, | | | | - 1 set of sweats. These are multi-purpose. I |
| especially since we have always lived in a city. So | | | | sleep in mine, and if too hot, I switch the top for |
| I got out my photo albums and did a little | | | | a t-shirt, or if still too hot, switch to shorts.The |
| research to find my favorite places. | | | | top can work as a sweater if you get a chill. |
| One of the great things about outdoor vacations | | | | - a hat, sunscreen, water bottles, tissue, essential |
| is that they are much less expensive than theme | | | | toiletries like toothbrush and toothpaste, comb |
| parks or city adventures. And if you want to go | | | | and brush, shampoo,etc |
| to National Parks you can get a pass that is good | | | | - camera, binoculars, light jacket that is rainproof |
| for all the parks and won't even have to pay the | | | | - If taking your cell phone, don't forget the |
| individual park fees. For added fun and savings, | | | | charger. |
| you can camp near most of them. | | | | Remember you don't have to be a fashion plate |
| Another advantage of outdoor vacations is that | | | | on a nature vacation. It's for fun, adventure and |
| they are stress reducing! Studies show that | | | | stress relief. So bring things that can take a bit of |
| getting out in Nature will even lower blood | | | | use...and that are easy care. |
| pressure; it is that good for you. So just log onto | | | | And if you are going for more than 3 days, take |
| the internet and google nature vacations, put in | | | | along some detergent and wash your clothes in |
| your state or city destination and start | | | | the sink and dry them overnight in the shower. It |
| researching....You are sure to find a spot near you | | | | is much easier to do a little laundry than to carry |
| for some outdoor fun. | | | | around a bunch of luggage. |
| Still another advantage of outdoor vacations is | | | | So pick your place or more than one, and pack |
| that you can be casual as can be. Here is a list of | | | | your bags for an adventure. Traveling is good for |
| some things you need to take a 3 day or | | | | the soul....you'll come back refreshed and with a |
| weekend vacation. | | | | new perspective. |