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Do people vacation primarily for excitement or relaxation?

Results so far:

Excite
33% 196 votes Total: 603 votes
Relax
67% 407 votes
  • 1 of 19

    by Evgueni Khazanski

    A vacation is supposed to revitalize you, but the way people revitalize themselves is always different. Although for some it is to quietly nap at a beach, enjoy the birds chirpi...read more

  • 2 of 19

    by TigerByte

    Most people will tell you that they go on vacation to relax. However, vacations whether good or bad, are always exciting in one way or another. From planning and departure to a...read more

  • 3 of 19

    by Alexandra Heep

    I think that people go on vacation primarily for excitement, even if they think it will be about relaxation. Vacations at one time used to be about relaxation and doing nothing...read more

  • 4 of 19

    by Julie Somerville

    Whether or not people vacation for excitement or relaxation depends on the individual. When I was a child I looked forward to vacations because of the excitement I was anticipat...read more

  • 5 of 19

    by Tonya Gross

    Vacations are often the one time a year that Americans wish for. Most say they can't wait to relax. But, if we think about it everyone wants excitement. Merriam-Webster's online...read more

  • 6 of 19

    by Marlene Lee

    My ideal vacation is a relaxing one. I enjoy holidays where I get to sit by the beach with a book, or go for quiet walks. However, I must admit that from my observation, most pe...read more

  • 7 of 19

    by Carolyn Tytler

    Most people plan vacations for change from their normal routines and surroundings, and if there is a little excitement thrown in, that's an added bonus. "A change is as good as ...read more

  • 8 of 19

    by Carol Natoli

    Although we all say that we are going to relax, unless we plan a vacation on the beaches of Florida, for example, far away from the temptation of Disney World, people generally ...read more

  • 9 of 19

    by Richard Simcox

    Human beings strive on looking forward to what is to come in the future. Whether it's a party this weekend or a cruise in the Caribbean. "Having something to look forward to,"...read more

  • 10 of 19

    by Jack D

    Perhaps you've heard that people go to these lovely sunny places to relax on the beach and this is of course, swaying you instantly towards the relax side of this debate. Howeve...read more

  • 11 of 19

    by Peter Akermann

    VACATION FOR EXCITEMENT IS APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES!. Starting in the childhood period,choosing the time of the year,looking for a place to go,objectives to see,family or fri...read more

  • 12 of 19

    by Dean Potter

    Most people will plan a vacation to get away relax, enjoy life away from the fast pace of reality. However think of the last time you went on vacation. collecting all the broch...read more

  • 13 of 19

    by N Srinivasan Rao

    Excitement comes first and then relaxation .once we hear the word vacation our faces get lit up as if 1000watt bulbs have been switched on.it is surely because of excitement and...read more

  • 14 of 19

    by Mary Fitzgerald-Martin

    Eight Days in Mexico - Part IV DAY ONE - Casa de la Cultura But we just call it home. We were one of the last groups to board the buses. That was to become our modus ...read more

  • 15 of 19

    by Codi Dailey

    It's 6:30 in the morning and you are up and dressed and throwing the kids in the car and everyone is ready for the 8-12 hour car ride or 2-6 hour plain ride to the place that y...read more

  • 16 of 19

    by Marie Rowles

    Most people say that they are going on vacation to get away and relax. What they are really saying is I am going to get away from my everyday life and let loose. Yes, it is tru...read more

  • 17 of 19

    by The Infohound

    Welcome to Yesterday, The Mother Road, Main Street USA, I'm talking about Historic Route 66, An American Icon, covering 8 states from Chicago, Illinois to Los Angeles, Californi...read more

  • 18 of 19

    by Skyler Haslam

    For me the whole point of going on holiday, either to another country or county, is to explore. I want to learn about their culture, take part in any festivals or major attracti...read more

  • 19 of 19

    by Adam Castaneda

    I think it is entirely dependent upon the person and where they are going that determines whether the vacation is about relaxation or excitement. Personally, I feel that if a p...read more

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  • 1 of 22

    by Katherine Johnson

    I personally go on vacation for relaxation. I look forward to not being bothered with everyday hassles, chores and work. I can be by myself and enjoy the time I have away from a...read more

  • 2 of 22

    by Shammah

    Vacation is just that - I seek to "vacate" my day-to-day hectic lifestyle! I have absolutely no problem vegetating on a beach for a week or even two, being mindless, numb and k...read more

  • 3 of 22

    by Aimee Coulter

    Relaxation is the Key to Vacation No matter what activity or locale chosen, most people take vacations to relax. By definition, relax means doing something you enjoy, outsid...read more

  • 4 of 22

    by J.K Citrus

    When we hear the word vacation, what comes to mind? For me, I see myself stretched out on a chair, cold lemonade clenched in my hand, colorful umbrella above my head and huge su...read more

  • 5 of 22

    by James Mockridge.

    The primary reason for a vacation is to escape the monotonous routine and stresses of everyday life. A vacation basically consists of a planned period away from home, that is de...read more

  • 6 of 22

    by Grace

    I believe vacation has no other purpose than for relaxing! Some may think that my way of life is a little more on the exciting side than relaxed, but to me, doing something exc...read more

  • 7 of 22

    by Randy Scott

    Summertime vacation fun, each of us spends the time somewhat differently. When I vacation it's all about relaxation. If I go somewhere it's all about the relaxation and resting....read more

  • 8 of 22

    by Jim1955

    At 7:00 a.m. my wife shook me awake. This was the first day on our vacation cruise aboard a luxury ship in the Caribbean. I was under the impression that we would rest and relax...read more

  • 9 of 22

    by Kathleen Ray

    If I asked anyone I know, if they would like to vacation in Colorado, Florida, Mexico, etc., they would say yes. Their decision won't depend on whether they can go mountain cli...read more

  • 10 of 22

    by Amber Daniels

    As a matter of fact, I believe people vacation primarily to get away from it all. That is, to get away from everyday life. What is more exciting, or more relaxing than leaving y...read more

  • 11 of 22

    by Amber Lee Martin

    Most people today live in a high speed, fast pace lifestyle. The last thing they want to do on vacation is to be on a constant amped up 24/7 beer fest unless you're between the ...read more

  • 12 of 22

    by Carole Hill

    Who doesn't think about relaxation when it comes time to plan a vacation! The very idea of getting away from your routine at home and from an arduous job is reason enough to lo...read more

  • 13 of 22

    by Cosmicwhodini

    What exactly do we define as excitement? Is it the thrill of getting hammered or finding a holiday romance; is it exploring museums and getting a thrill from learning new things...read more

  • 14 of 22

    by Dawn Stout

    People go on vacation to relax to get away from the hustle and bustle of our everyday lives, careers and family. The lives we live today have become so stressful, so busy. Most ...read more

  • 15 of 22

    by Lelly Homas

    Mainly to get away from all those people that you have to see daily. Get away from that housework, get away from the pets and the food shopping. All those colleagues you ahve to...read more

  • 16 of 22

    by Graham Lear

    I would always say that people go on vacation to relax to get away from the things that you do in every day life ,life can be very boring at times it can also be very hectic ,an...read more

  • 17 of 22

    by The Owl

    I myself prefer relaxation. Live itself, no matter where I am or what I do here at home is very exciting. Let me start with the simple example of going shopping. Here in Ger...read more

  • 18 of 22

    by Barbara Kasey Smith

    Our vacation is only a month away and everyone in our household is excited and ready to relax and to have some fun and sun. We are a family who doesn't need to have lots of exci...read more

  • by Joanna Thomas

    It is nice to just sit back and relax on a Friday night. Others may go on vacation to get away from there everyday life's. Work and the people around them can be overwhelming a...read more

  • 20 of 22

    by Gafur Kurbanbayevich

    I think it changes from country to country. But in many of them, anyway relaxation comes first. As we all now, in this century we all had become workaholic. Work comes first, ev...read more

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