Our Summer Getaways
Summer runs from late-June through early September. Our weekends were filled with enjoyable and relaxing getaways. It'll be no wonder if we count this season as our favorite time of year. We are having fun.
As soon as we felt the heat, we took the road for a return trip to Hersheypark in Pennsylvania. They added a new water theme park, the Boardwalk, said to be the largest water play structure in the world.
Then we tried to unwind a weekend at the Splish Splash Waterpark in Riverhead, NY.
The plan on the fourth of July road trip was an overnight camp with canoeing and river rafting. But it was really difficult to look for a campsite during the holiday, so we headed to another theme park. It was the Lake Compounce in Bristol, Connecticut. This theme park has a lot of unique rides including the world class Boulder Dash wood coaster. Though it is the largest water park in Connecticut, a seven-acre expansion is said to be added wherein the first phase is projected to open in 2010.
A weekend after (July 12), we had a privilege tour inside a luxury cruise ship, the Explorer of the Seas. This Royal Caribbean cruise ship is huge, there are lots of things to do on it. There is a shopping area, theaters, ice skating rink and a mini golf course. For those who love to gamble, there is also a casino. You will sometimes forget you are inside a ship. One more thing, the ship's crew are amazing. You will really feel like a royalty.
It wasn't the last great water-related experience we had. Our boating adventure in West Hampton in Long Island last July 26th tops our summer getaway. Cruising on the water just lifts your stress. You're too busy having fun to worry about work and just a time away from TV, phones and computers makes the boating experience a great one. Also, we had a glimpse on the lifestyles of the rich and famous.
Whoa! what a busy summer. Add to that the birthday parties and picnics we were invited to celebrate every weekend. Again, we are having fun!
