My Favorite Vacation Spots

*Correction: This is actually a post I started working on a long, long time ago. I think I started working on this blog last year after I got back from our second trip to the Bahamas. So, because of this, I decided to not delete my beginning introduction even though if you just started reading it without reading this paragraph you'd probably be very confused. The reason I decided to keep the original introduction is because I feel it's important to remember how I felt about this blog post then. I didn't want to change too much. In fact, the only reason I didn't publish it straight away is because I was on the lookout for pictures and stuff that was just taking too long to track down. So, I am going to upload this blog post now even without all the pictures I would love to share with you guys. But if I do come across more photos from our wonderful vacations, I will certainly do my best to upload them to this blog. Anyway, happy Tuesday guys and I hope you do something adventurous this week!*

ORIGINAL POST:

It's been a few weeks since my last blog post, but I've been patiently waiting to go on my extended vacation to the Bahamas and Orlando so I can work on this particular blog. Needless to say, this is the kind of blog you would expect someone to write after an extended eight day vacation. However, I don't plan on giving extended explanations about all the things you can do in these said places, I am just going to briefly tell you my top 5 favorite places to visit.

Of course, top on the list (so far):

1. The Bahamas: No surprises here. A place filled with beautiful beaches, friendly locals, and tons and tons of stuff to do so why wouldn't it be my favorite place? There's jet ski rentals, parasailing, canoeing, snorkeling in the reef, deep sea fishing, jeep excursions, ATV tours, bonfires, and lots of shopping. I almost could live there if it wasn't for the fact that I'm really not a beach lover so after about a few weeks, I would probably be miserable and want to go somewhere a lot less hot afterwards.

2.Orlando: Orlando was fantastic. I don't think it's possible to run out of stuff to do there. You've got Disney, Universal Studios, Sea World, and loads of other stuff. Besides, who could ever get tired of Disney. I don't even think it's possible! I absolutely loved Universal Studios though, and I would be very content to hide out in either Hogsmeade or Diagon Alley and just live there.

3. New Orleans: I've been to New Orleans twice now and I still love it there. It's definitely a great place to go if you want to party. There's more to do than just visit Bourbon Street. The French Quarter is beautiful in its own way. The zoo and the insectarium are two of my favorite places to visit. Also, if you've never been to the WWII history museum down there then you should really go at least once. It's fantastic.

4. Washington DC: This is another big city that is filled with tons of stuff to do. The best part is, a lot of the museums and art galleries are free to go to, but gladly accept donations. There's even a free zoo there that is actually rather nice. You could spend one whole day just visiting the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, etc.

5. Richmond: Virginia is beautiful. Probably the second most beautiful place I've ever been too, but in actuality, I can't even compare it to the Bahamas because Virginia is beautiful in its own way. The scenery is just breath-taking. Then again, I could stare at trees and flowers all day. In fact, I know for a fact I spent nearly all day in one of the botanical gardens while I was there. My favorite place was the Edgar Allan Poe museum though. It's rather small, but fascinating. I was allowed to pick where I wanted to go for my eighteenth birthday so I picked Richmond and now that's it has been several years since I've been, I can't wait to get the opportunity to go back.