So it seems as though we are having what I refer to as a travelers funk; by that I mean it seems impossible to get away either because of finances, work or family obligations. 

In order to get over the slump, instead of planning an elaborate get away that costs a lot and requires a couple of weeks vacation, we have begun taking mini vacations instead.

Normally our mini vacations include 2-3 days of either camping or attending different events & activites. There have been times when we have taken the motorcycle out for a day trip or driven the distance to attend an event in a different area. All these things have the 'getaway feel', are less expensive and make you feel like you have done something exciting and worthwhile with your time away from work. 

So don't be to upset if you can't take that 2 week vacation right away...stay positive, whether spontaneously or by planning ahead; you can feel fresh and relaxed even with the simple pleasures of a Mini Vacation.

 

So it's 2010- another New Year full of vacation dreams for all you travelers out there. So where are you going? Have you thought about your vacation plans already or are you playing it spontaneously?

We had an awesome year of travel here at Complete Holiday Deals. Our first trip last March was to the little town of Reggio Emilia in Italy and although shorter than we would have liked it was great. Quiet, relaxing and not to busy. Just what we needed at the time.

We did miss out on a ski trip to Japan with Downhill Riders which we regretted but with the uncertainty of our jobs at that time it just wasn't logical. In the end, we had a very full and busy year work wise and didn't get much time off during the summer months, kind of sad considering we live in Canada and don't get to enjoy nearly as much warm weather as we would like, but alas the work paid off because in the months from September onward to December we took three vacations......well deserved I might add......yippee!

In September I flew back home for two weeks to Newfoundland which was a very rejuvenating experience. I relaxed at home, got babied by mom and dad and was well relaxed when I returned back to work. Another month passed and we boarded a plane for our next adventure with Go Ahead Tours to Australia, New Zealand and Fiji and what an adventure it was! It was one of the most wonderful vacations I have ever been on, full of experiences, adventures and amazing scenery.

Last but not least is again another trip back home to Newfoundland  for Christmas and New Years. There is nothing quite like a newfie Christmas.... :-0. Time with Family is a must, having jiggs dinner for Christmas day another, drinks are plentiful, music and dancing galore and we even rocked it out on George Street for New Years 2010.

This along with a few of our very own miny vacations, such as weekends camping with the kids, driving through the Rockie mountains, a girls shopping weekend in Edmonton and much more led to a very exciting 2009. 

Since it's obvious we believe in the quote "To Travel is to Live" we have made traveling one of our resolutions yet again this year. Stay tuned to see which exciting place we visit next and let us know about your own travel plans- we'd love to hear about them.

Until next time,
Safe and Happy Travels

How many times have you heard "Take me with You; I'll fit in your suitcase".

I found this picture a few days ago. It made me laugh, smile and think of all those times someone has said that to me or me to others.

Too Cute! Enjoy :)