Summer Break

One of the things I really miss about being a kid is the three-month break I used to get during the Summer. It was one of the hardest things to give up as I moved into adulthood. Wouldn’t it be nice if we could still have Summer breaks?

In the US, teachers enjoy Summer breaks, but few other jobs offer that option. Most workers only get a few precious days of vacation (some as little as two weeks annually). Considering that there are 52 weeks in a calendar year, that’s not much time off to play and enjoy the treasures that life has to offer.

Europeans get mini breaks during the Summer months. If you travel to Europe in August, you will find many businesses are closed, and the locals are off enjoying their six-week vacations. Not that I’m jealous or anything, but I seriously need to move to Italy.

Until that happens or I retire, I’m stuck working through the Summer months, fondly remembering a time when I was young and carefree. A time when I could relax, spend time with my friends, and enjoy the warm, sunny days of Summer. For now, I’ll fantasize about my next big vacation in November and possibly schedule a short, extended weekend trip in July. It can’t compare to a full Summer break or even a six-week retreat from reality, but it’s the closest I can get these days.

Speaking of short trips, what are your favorite vacation spots? Since I can only take a few days off right now, I won’t be traveling to Europe or any far away destinations. I need vacation spots close to Texas — for example, caribbean, Mexico, continental us, Canada, etc. I went to DC last year and NYC the year before, so I’m looking for something else. Any recommendations–if so, comment below.