What is your vacation style?

I like a mix of things to do and lounging around. I like to explore the tows where I am, a little swimming, and a little looking around.

I like the sun-drenched beach in the morning, exploring the shops and museums in the afternoon, and a frozen cocktail or two in the evening kind of vacation.

I like to do stuff. Much like yourself, @cookieman

Stay as far away from the main drag and the hotel pool as possible.

We had friends once, who like to fly to other states or countries, stay in a nice hotel — and never leave the hotel.

I could never understand it.

Once, they went to Italy for a week, got a room with a great view, and ordered room service every day. Never saw a damn thing outside the hotel.

Vacation? What’s that?

@cookieman I had a friend that hated the beach, but his family loved it, so he went every year and stayed in the hotel the whole entire week. People are indeed odd.

Rent a cabin on a lake with a dock and a boat. Days are spent swimming, fishing, hiking, tubing, kayaking, playing in the sand and laying on the beach. Nights are spent by the bonfire or going into town for a fish fry and a few drinks.

I like a good, long road trip.

It changes depending on where I live. I’m back in Florida now so going to the beach is not high on my list, because I can do that every day if I want.

I tend to like smaller towns and countryside. I like to semi plan things, even planning doing nothing. A museum or two is good. Walking through natural areas. Relaxing by a pool. I like a slow start in the morning. I like to be able to have a meal or two not in a restaurant, like cereal for breakfast in my room, or even grab something at a supermarket for lunch.

I do care that the accommodations are clean and updated. Triple sheeted beds matter a lot to me. I also really like having a suite if I am traveling with my husband. I don’t go for the really fancy Schmancy hotels though usually. Too pricey, and I don’t usually hang out at the hotel a lot when I am on vacation. Typically, I would rather stay at a Residence Inn than a Marriott. I also like staying in unique hotels and Inns as long as they meet my standard of clean. Often I do stay in Marriott brands though, because of the points.

This summer we want to stay in a cabin or lodge and be in nature and maybe canoe, hang out in a small town, horseback ride, waterfalls, bird watching. I’m trying to plan it now.