When you go on vacation, do you like to sample the local cuisine? Do you prefer to check out the sights? Or would you rather laze on the beach?

I went on vacation a few weeks ago with my friend. We go every year to different places and call it our EPIC trip. This year we completed the 11th trip.

We traveled from New York to Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. During our short trip, we visited Yantic Falls. We also saw Mystic Aquarium and Mystic. We went to Newport, Rhode Island. We explored the Wonderful World of Dr. Seuss Museum and the Basketball Hall of Fame.

During our vacation, we ate at Mystic Pizza. We also had coffee at a local place in Newport. And ate lobster rolls and clam chowder at Bowen Harbor in Newport. But then we ate Friendly’s ice cream in Springfield, Massachusetts. It’s not a local place because it became a chain. However, it was started in Springfield, so I guess it counts.

To answer the question: I like to eat local cuisine some of the time. And I love to see the sights.

Have you ever been away on a vacation with friends rather than family?

I have gone away with my friend every year since 2017. Our first EPIC trip was in 2016 when she came to visit my hometown. The next year, I traveled to her area.

Now the EPIC trips have been only about her and me. However, we have had family with us on some of the trips.
In 2019, Youngest was with us on the trip.
In 2023, my aunt traveled with us.
In 2024, Hubby traveled with us.
This year, we met up with my aunt during part of the trip.

Would you prefer a cruise or coach tour holiday?

I’ve never done a coach tour and have only done a cruise once. I enjoyed the cruise.

Self catering, or full board where all meals are included/provided.

I would love to have all of the meals provided for us. This past weekend, we went to a sunset safari tour. The meal was provided for us. That was great because we didn’t have to worry about finding food before going on the tour.

I enjoyed it on the cruise. When I wanted a Mickey ice cream bar, I was able to request it. In a matter of minutes, I not only had one ice cream bar but two.