tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2083520284861986281.post4260763301803641244..comments2023-05-22T07:09:42.498-07:00Comments on My Small Corner of the World: Puerto Vallarta or Paris?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15255393018087947530noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2083520284861986281.post-88510895625272124462009-03-26T10:23:00.000-07:002009-03-26T10:23:00.000-07:00Thanks for the advice everyone!! Good points for b...Thanks for the advice everyone!! Good points for both locations. I am more of a Europe person too, totally. It is just the relaxing factor right now...I will let you know what we decide :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15255393018087947530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2083520284861986281.post-44383492278556482522009-03-26T08:22:00.000-07:002009-03-26T08:22:00.000-07:00Tricky, tricky!I wondered if Steve did take that s...Tricky, tricky!<BR/>I wondered if Steve did take that second weekend off, but he is on my schedule, so I didn't know. :-) Those extra two days might make a difference, sure... maybe it all comes down to how you get it all planned out. I like what Kristy said about going to Europe still being away and refreshing- that could be very true!<BR/>But I still think if you're looking for relaxation and simply some time away together, take the less stressful option-- to me, planning a trip across the ocean (at least 8 hours of flying one way) and making sure you don't miss out on the culture there causes a bit of a headache. :-)<BR/>Either way, I do know you will have a fabulous time, and I know you will come home refreshed, with fabulous memories and photos!!!Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12852980472331692078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2083520284861986281.post-71838676964285953282009-03-26T07:35:00.000-07:002009-03-26T07:35:00.000-07:00here's another thing to consider: which would you ...here's another thing to consider: which would you enjoy more without your kiddos? sara makes a good point about the time difference - i hadn't thought of that. but... oh, i don't know. i think i'm just more of a europe person than a mexico person (although, to be honest, i've only been to europe, never to mexico!) either way, i'm excited to see the great pictures you'll take and to hear how much fun you had!amy + ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09244095400539589841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2083520284861986281.post-86991168882096097632009-03-25T13:40:00.000-07:002009-03-25T13:40:00.000-07:00Oh, tough decision. I think you got pretty good ad...Oh, tough decision. I think you got pretty good advice here from Sara and Beth, I would have to agree with them! However, the only thing I would say different is if you don't think the opportunity to go to Europe will come again or for a really long time, then you should go while you can if that is what you'd rather do- and it sounds like you rather would. Plus it's free! Holy crap!<BR/>I think regardless where you go you'll still feel refreshed when you come back. So yes, Europe would be more stressful than the beach, but its still a vacation and its still getting away. But I love the beach, and I love Europe- so I think either pick will be a great one. Go with your first instinct when you think about which one to choose. That's my two cents.Kristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14532970354334482487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2083520284861986281.post-42375648622488576352009-03-25T10:27:00.000-07:002009-03-25T10:27:00.000-07:00Puerto Vallarta. Done.Puerto Vallarta. Done.GarviNationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03536919257693495829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2083520284861986281.post-87703487711573482352009-03-25T08:56:00.000-07:002009-03-25T08:56:00.000-07:00Thanks Sara (and Beth), although, Steve does have ...Thanks Sara (and Beth), although, Steve does have that following weekend off. So he is off Monday through Sunday...does that make a difference??Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15255393018087947530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2083520284861986281.post-77835082571021398012009-03-25T08:54:00.000-07:002009-03-25T08:54:00.000-07:00I echo Sara . . .From one who has been to that sid...I echo Sara . . .<BR/><BR/>From one who has been to that side of Europe (though not Paris, alas) you need AT LEAST 7-10 days to really arrive, appreciate, and relax before returning. <BR/><BR/>Though I am not a huge beach person . . . I personally would snatch up the down time, and I can imagine you and Steve need that pretty badly as well. Europe will be a part of your story—definitely . . . but you might just need to wait a little. . .<BR/><BR/>I vote for sleeping in and libations on the beach! :)Quadruple Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02683801349151100744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2083520284861986281.post-66326734411017427962009-03-25T08:35:00.000-07:002009-03-25T08:35:00.000-07:00Ah ha! This is why you need advice. :-)I totally...Ah ha! This is why you need advice. :-)<BR/>I totally see your dilemma! Uffda.<BR/>Maybe it's just me, because I'm not a beach person, but I do think that a trip to Europe is the chance of a lifetime. And if there's a song about 'April in Paris', there must be something to it, right? I would typically recommend France over Mexico anyday... especially if it's paid for. :-)<BR/>However, since it is a trip of a lifetime, it's something you want to do right. According to my schedule, Steve is on for leading on Easter Sunday as well as the following Sat/Sun, allowing travel to take place Mon-Fri only, correct? You'll just be getting used to the time difference by the time you get home- not even enough time to really settle and enjoy it!<BR/>So, actually, my thought is for you to take advantage of some beach relaxation when you need it and save Europe for another day. Besides you still have to pay for lodging and other expenses, right? The beach is much cheaper than Paris, I'm sure.<BR/>So, there is my advice, take it for what it is worth. :-)Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12852980472331692078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2083520284861986281.post-85217290523498699142009-03-25T08:00:00.000-07:002009-03-25T08:00:00.000-07:00sounds to me like you'd rather go to Europe!!!sounds to me like you'd rather go to Europe!!!Trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16924040564698490639noreply@blogger.com