Vacation Plans

In the latest issue of Kiplinger Magazine , there's an article about saving for vacations. They highlight a family with one child who have saved $5,000 for their annual vacation to Florida. That is a really great thing, saving so much money like that, but I think I would have a heart attack if we ever spend even half that much on a vacation. Instead we prefer a plan I like to call "government-sponsored vacations". Bob has some training out in Colorado this summer, so we'll be driving out there for 2 weeks. The Air Force will pay us to drive (since they'll be saving the cost of a rental car), and they'll pay for our hotel too, as well as give us per diem for food. What a deal! Now it will take us 3 days to drive out there, and they only give one travel day, so Bob will have to use some leave, but that's literally a small price to pay. We're all so excited about going back to Colorado. We still have friends there, and of course there are so many things to do. For sure we'll stop by the Air Force Academy to see our old house and stock up on USAFA apparel. Nathan can't wait to go to the North Pole Amusement Park . We last went on his third birthday. It's a great place for kids. We'll also be sure to go to the Flying W Ranch for dinner and to hear the Flying W Wranglers sing. Those are some of our favorite places, and there are many more. We'll see what else we can fit in after Bob's training is over each day. Much more relaxing and cheaper than fighting the crowds at hot Disney World this summer! : )