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Which is a better summer vacation spot: The beach or the mountains?

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by Callie Noy

Created on: July 04, 2007

Without voicing a biased opinion (I live at the beach), the beach offers so much more on a summer vacation. Think about it...SUMMER. It conjures images of BBQ's, sunscreen, a cool spot during the heat and bikini's. Summer is for the beach and winter can be left for the mountain vacation!
Current trends bend toward the beach being a major summer vacation spot. After suffering the chill of winter in your own home, why wouldn't you escape to a prime summer vacation spot in a luxury resort?


Beach locations for the hot season are HUGE! They harbour thousands of holiday apartments, houses and camping grounds to accomodate the masses of tourists. Also, the beach vacation areas are fully equipped to satisfy your every need. Night spots, shopping venues, tourist attractions, medical facilities, they are well policed and beaches well patrolled.
Now admittedly, the mountains can be a lovely spot, especially during the winter ski season. Off peak mountain hiking can support some fantastic views. However, these views can be appreciated outside of the summer period. Why would you waste all those summer days hiking through mountains that look exactly the same, if not more beautiful, during spring?
The first thought that springs to mind on the subject of summer vacation is the beach and this is for a good reason. It is the perfect time to soak up some rays (with sunscreen) and relax at the beach. Your toes get to walk in the sand, your skin can become sun kissed and warm, you can stand in the evening breeze in a light dress and share your summer vacation with all the other tourists, in a tried and tested location.

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