A Comparison Of Vacations

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A Comparison of Vacations Summer and vacations go together, especially with my family. Does Chevy Chase and summer vacation ring a bell? With a large family, anything is possible. There are two types of vacations that we take every year. I call one my family vacation and the other my family trip. My family vacation to the beach is an annual event, but my family trip destination is always different. This past summer my family and I went to Gatlinburg, TN. Both experiences were the highlights of my summer but for very different reasons. We begin packing for our beach trip shortly after school is out for summer. The kids’ beach toys are crammed in the back of the car, and we are stuffed like sardines into the car with the week's groceries packed in any possible spot they will fit. My dad always insists that we take everything with us; it would be a sin to spend good beach time at the grocery store. The trip down is miserable, and we make our traditional one and only stop somewhere for supper. I was taught early on that there are limited drinks on travel day because bathroom breaks are unheard of. After an early start we arrive to find our huge house that we have rented. It is fun to explore it and pick out your room for the week. After unpacking the car, my family and I head for the beach. The familiar smell of the salty air, the noise of the ocean waves, and the breeze are like long-lost friends. The beach routine begins. Just as we do on the day we leave for the beach, my family and I wake up early to prepare to leave for Gatlinburg. We begin our adventure not knowing what to expect. It is a very long drive but the scenery on way there is great. We arrive at our cozy little cabin that stands up in the mountains only to realize that there is only one bathroom. Now that may not seem like a big deal to you, but if you have your own bathroom
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