Summer Travel

June 1st, 2016

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

The Adventure of a Lifetime

By Haleigh Tieken

With the coming of summer right around the corner, families start to look at vacation hotspots for their next trip.

There are many continents to explore and the possibilities are endless when booking a trip. The culture of one city, town, or country that you visit each stand out in their own unique way, making it impossible to forget.

From the magnolia trees in the South to the snowcapped mountains of Colorado, there is no going wrong in staying in the states for your summer vacation. The beautiful sandy beaches of Florida all the way to Biloxi, Miss., are always a fun vacation for all. There’s tons of activities for kids as well as tasty seaside restaurants lining the areas around the beach.

You can never go wrong with Los Angeles.  The California weather is a nice escape from the heat of the Texas sun.  LA has plenty of sightseeing adventures such as the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Universal Studios and Santa Monica Pier.  If you like to try new things, the food in LA will never fail to spice up your taste buds. Restaurants like the Little Sister offer an array of Asian cuisine for those wanting a trendy place to grab a bite.The Ivy, as well, is a favorite due to its tasty traditional American cuisine and frequent sightings of local celebrities and paparazzi’s and well known sundaes.

If a trip in the American borders isn’t for you, Mexico and the Caribbean are always on the list. Best known for its whale watching and fine seafood, El Arco Cabo is a great place to take you and your family or lover to. Whether you want to be sprawled under a striped umbrella or dancing underneath the palm trees, this destination surely won’t disappoint.

The Sunset Da Mona Lisa is a cliffside restaurant which offers exquisite views of the jutting mountains of Cabo and the royal blue sea just yards beneath you. However, the pristine turquoise waters of the Caribbean may be more your fit. Islands like the Grand Caymans and the Bahamas are known for their snorkeling and scuba diving adventures. The Grand Caymans offer sting ray tours to the public every day and are highly recommended by the locals. The Bahamas is always a blast since it’s home to the well known Atlantis Resort and Hotel. Multiple slides and attractions have been added on making this a perfect and carefree destination for you and your family.

This world has a lot to offer, and one can gain so much knowledge and insight from traveling. Experiencing the cultures, cuisine and attractions can stay with a person forever.  Making memories with your family or soulmate in a beautiful location is never a bad place to be in, so enjoy it.

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