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Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Aug 2 at 2021 8:30 AM

SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth — Mon, 02 Aug 2021 08:30:57 -0400

My favorite place is in the Grayling, Michigan area, reminds me of part of where I went for basic, and the area has a deversity of wild life RallyPoint News

Response by 1SG Steven Imerman made Aug 2 at 2021 8:43 AM

1SG Steven Imerman — Mon, 02 Aug 2021 08:43:10 -0400

Utah/Arizona, the Vermilion Cliffs/Grand Staircase Escalante area. WAY off the beaten path in the empty country north of the Grand Canyon. Grand scenery on BLM and Forest Service land so you can camp about anywhere you want to pull over. However, be careful, you are so far out in some of those places a wrecker bill can run two grand or more. And it's hot in the summer, spring and fall are far better.

Response by 2LT Bruce Mendelsohn made Aug 2 at 2021 8:52 AM

2LT Bruce Mendelsohn — Mon, 02 Aug 2021 08:52:13 -0400

Morocco

Response by SPC Elijah J. Henry, MBA made Aug 2 at 2021 9:11 AM

SPC Elijah J. Henry, MBA — Mon, 02 Aug 2021 09:11:48 -0400

Zipolite, Oaxaca, Mexico. It's magical.

Response by SPC Terence Q Burns made Aug 2 at 2021 11:12 AM

SPC Terence Q Burns — Mon, 02 Aug 2021 11:12:41 -0400

The Fiji Islands. Beautiful year round. Islands for lease and sale. Main island full of entertainment venues plus sunny year round.

Response by LTC Eugene Chu made Aug 2 at 2021 11:13 AM

LTC Eugene Chu — Mon, 02 Aug 2021 11:13:52 -0400

Las Vegas

Response by SSgt Jim Gilmore made Aug 2 at 2021 12:34 PM

SSgt Jim Gilmore — Mon, 02 Aug 2021 12:34:56 -0400

Hong Kong

Response by PO3 Francis Coughlin made Aug 4 at 2021 5:58 PM

PO3 Francis Coughlin — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 17:58:11 -0400

Sandwich Ma. @Cape Cod relax on beaches on the Cape cod bay

Response by SSgt Melissa Sutton made Aug 4 at 2021 6:09 PM

SSgt Melissa Sutton — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 18:09:34 -0400

I would like to visit sister in GA.

Response by MSgt Christopher "Kal" made Aug 4 at 2021 6:51 PM

MSgt Christopher "Kal" — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 18:51:15 -0400

Ibiza, in the Mediterranean south of Spain. Found my best place to relax and party.

Response by MSgt Christopher "Kal" made Aug 4 at 2021 6:51 PM

MSgt Christopher "Kal" — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 18:51:51 -0400

Ibiza, in the Mediterranean south of Spain. Found my best place to relax and party.

Response by SGT Michael Bieck made Aug 4 at 2021 6:54 PM

SGT Michael Bieck — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 18:54:22 -0400

CANCUN, MEXICO

Response by PO2 Michael Slachta made Aug 4 at 2021 7:00 PM

PO2 Michael Slachta — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 19:00:06 -0400

Williamsburg, Va IF you are into history this is the place to be colonial history, punctuated with the revolutionary war in real terms and the civil war. This place brings to life our history books, you get a real sense of how real it was. Jamestown just down the road is where the first commercial settlement was made, and Yorktown is where Washington won the war. Great golf, food and parks with Busch Gardens down the road for the kids (and the rest of us).

Response by 1LT Becky Chase made Aug 4 at 2021 7:06 PM

1LT Becky Chase — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 19:06:30 -0400

Colorado Springs! I was stationed at Ft. Carson and fell in love with CO. Always great to go back and enjoy the views!

Response by SSgt Chuck Zirkle made Aug 4 at 2021 7:18 PM

SSgt Chuck Zirkle — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 19:18:06 -0400

San Francisco, Ca. Visited there when I was a District Manager with Levi Strauss. My wife and I spent our honeymoon there in 1978. Have spent many wonderful visits there over the years traveling up and down the coast to Carmel. Such a great area of California. So much to see and do.

Response by PO3 William Russell made Aug 4 at 2021 7:25 PM

PO3 William Russell — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 19:25:22 -0400

Page, AZ. So many things to do and explore.

Response by Capt Darrell Marin made Aug 4 at 2021 7:45 PM

Capt Darrell Marin — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 19:45:22 -0400

We took a road trip across Virginia visiting Presidential homes. It was over Veteran's Day and I was granted free admission by each location and treated like royalty. Great tribute to our country!

Response by MAJ Karl Swenson made Aug 4 at 2021 7:49 PM

MAJ Karl Swenson — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 19:49:51 -0400

My favorite place? Right here at home! My wife and I have built the house just the way we want it, have kids close enough that THEY can come visit. I love it here.

Response by CPT David Gowel made Aug 4 at 2021 8:02 PM

CPT David Gowel — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 20:02:43 -0400

When we were stationed in Germany, we pegged Interlaken as our #1 vacation spot. In the same day we whitewater rafted in 80F+ degree weather, we also went up to Jungfrau to walk through an ice tunnel, throw snowballs and watch folks on dogsleds. Pretty sweet skiing in the winter too: https://www.jungfrau.ch/en-gb/

Top of Europe

The view and adventure platform at 3454 meters above sea level unites in a place that fascinates people of the Alps: a majestic backdrop of ice, snow and rock with breathtaking far-sightedness.

Response by A1C Jennifer Twilley made Aug 4 at 2021 8:03 PM

A1C Jennifer Twilley — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 20:03:36 -0400

It's been a long time since my family went on vacation but Beaches resorts are all inclusive and have a wide variety of activities for adults, children, and everyone to do together as well. They offer daycare and breakfast with cookie monster!! All while experiencing Jamaica and its finest views. We had access to the surrounding activities i.e zip lining, river walk, horseback riding. My babies are grown now but these memories will last a lifetime.

Response by MAJ Matthew Thomas made Aug 4 at 2021 8:24 PM

MAJ Matthew Thomas — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 20:24:59 -0400

We love going to Sicily in Italy. It was one of our favorite vacation spots.

Response by SPC Charles Taylor made Aug 4 at 2021 8:30 PM

SPC Charles Taylor — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 20:30:36 -0400

LAS VEGAS

Response by Cpl Pamella Potes made Aug 4 at 2021 8:45 PM

Cpl Pamella Potes — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 20:45:29 -0400

The most magical and amazing location for us would be Cartagena, Colombia. The water is so clear and beautiful, with black sand. Fresh ceviche and fresh fruit available right there on the beach. Your can order beautiful fresh fish meals that they will deliver right to you on the beach.

Response by CSM Steve Slocum made Aug 4 at 2021 8:54 PM

CSM Steve Slocum — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 20:54:15 -0400

We have found Croatia to be our best vacation location. We have stayed in Zagreb but found Dubrovnik to be our favorite city in Croatia. We lived in Europe for 12 years but always gravitated back to Croatia and its many seaside cities. Currently living in Naples ,Fl.

Response by PFC Deryk Robinson made Aug 4 at 2021 8:57 PM

PFC Deryk Robinson — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 20:57:53 -0400

Bahamas Love God at work and Love its People!!! Peace & Blessing & Love!!!

Response by SP5 Skip Saurman made Aug 4 at 2021 9:05 PM

SP5 Skip Saurman — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 21:05:46 -0400

Pagosa Springs, Colorado. It's fairly close to home and easy to get to. Also a "gateway" into the Southern Colorado Rocky Mountains with great winding roads, terrific scenery and lotsa wildlfe. Nothing but rest and relaxation!

Response by SrA Ned Morris made Aug 4 at 2021 9:32 PM

SrA Ned Morris — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 21:32:14 -0400

Aruba

Response by SPC Eileen Keller made Aug 4 at 2021 9:36 PM

SPC Eileen Keller — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 21:36:02 -0400

The beach - any good beach.

Response by COL Mikel J. Burroughs made Aug 4 at 2021 9:36 PM

COL Mikel J. Burroughs — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 21:36:06 -0400

Costa Rica and future home of the Life Readiness Center.....

Response by Sgt Sophia Cottrill made Aug 4 at 2021 9:38 PM

Sgt Sophia Cottrill — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 21:38:23 -0400

Anyplace that has a beautiful beach

Response by SGT Conrad Gonzalez made Aug 4 at 2021 9:53 PM

SGT Conrad Gonzalez — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 21:53:46 -0400

Any place with lots of nature and few people. Or no people!

Response by MAJ Ron Peery made Aug 4 at 2021 10:04 PM

MAJ Ron Peery — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 22:04:38 -0400

Used to be South Fork Colorado for fishing, hiking and climbing. But I don't have a "favorite place" now. I'm just concentrating on place I haven't been.

Response by SGT Edward Beebe made Aug 4 at 2021 10:07 PM

SGT Edward Beebe — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 22:07:37 -0400

Some place with no people

Response by A1C Andrea LeJeune made Aug 4 at 2021 10:08 PM

A1C Andrea LeJeune — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 22:08:50 -0400

My favorite vacation spot is wherever my children are living/ stationed. With 1 civilian and 2 military kids, it's hard to get us all together. We do try to all do Christmas with my mother in PA and sometimes it works! My greatest joy and my children and grandchildren, so anywhere with them is heaven for me! So it may be PA, WI, KS, OK, LA, WA, Korea, Okinawa, AL, or NC, but home is where the heart is and they are all mine!

Response by SSG David Kidd made Aug 4 at 2021 10:16 PM

SSG David Kidd — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 22:16:47 -0400

Nashville TN, at least it was before the music changed. I have to find a new place now.

Response by Maj Kevin "Mac" McLaughlin made Aug 4 at 2021 10:32 PM

Maj Kevin "Mac" McLaughlin — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 22:32:57 -0400

St John, US Virgin Islands... Some of the most beautiful beaches I've ever been to.

Response by SPC Sharon Wolfe made Aug 4 at 2021 10:34 PM

SPC Sharon Wolfe — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 22:34:30 -0400

Somewhere cool in the summer (from South Texas)

Response by COL Tom Monahan made Aug 4 at 2021 10:41 PM

COL Tom Monahan — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 22:41:58 -0400

Toss up between Seven Mile Beach in Grand Cayman and the southern shore of Bermuda!

Response by SSG Bobbyray Kinskey made Aug 4 at 2021 11:01 PM

SSG Bobbyray Kinskey — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 23:01:01 -0400

Near The Water , Lakes and Oceans, Anywhere with Friends and Family !

Response by A1C Riley Sanders made Aug 4 at 2021 11:03 PM

A1C Riley Sanders — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 23:03:50 -0400

Death Valley National Park, We usually vacation there in March when the weather is reasonably warm. will camp at Furnace creek's Sunset camp grounds. Many great story's told of history of Death Valley at the visitor's Center, story's of Death Valley Scotty and Scotty's Castle , that was built in the desert . many areas to visit and walk into several canyons .
would recommend pulling up Death Valley National monument on the net where you will find many photo's of the park. guided tours are available.
also good for studying the stars, watching the space station passing by.

Response by Capt Sylvia DeBorger made Aug 4 at 2021 11:11 PM

Capt Sylvia DeBorger — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 23:11:32 -0400

My favorite place to vacation is right here at home. It's the most comfortable and fun place I know and with the best people, too.

Response by CPO Arthur Weinberger made Aug 4 at 2021 11:11 PM

CPO Arthur Weinberger — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 23:11:44 -0400

Mayport Fl.

Response by SFC Leon Amer made Aug 4 at 2021 11:12 PM

SFC Leon Amer — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 23:12:14 -0400

Any place where there is a golf course I can play for the first time and not lose a whole box of a dozen balls before finishing the 18th hole LOL !

Response by SFC Leon Amer made Aug 4 at 2021 11:14 PM

SFC Leon Amer — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 23:14:27 -0400

Any place where I can play a new golf course for the first time and not lose a whole box of a dozen balls before finishing the 18th hole LOL !

Response by Cpl Oscar Cordova made Aug 4 at 2021 11:28 PM

Cpl Oscar Cordova — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 23:28:13 -0400

Having a relaxing beer in Bruges, Belgium.

Response by A1C Sandie Weidner made Aug 4 at 2021 11:38 PM

A1C Sandie Weidner — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 23:38:39 -0400

FL keys on a beach Live in Florida due to health not able to travel much, theme parks are just out of the question. I do love the beach, and the FL keys seems so laid back. Key West is ok but over touristy anymore. No fun. so love the other keys.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 4 at 2021 11:49 PM

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 23:49:22 -0400

The island of O‘ahu in Hawaii. My family loved the North Shore where we visited the Dole Plantation for a Dole Whip. We also snorkeled in Hanauma Bay, visited the Polynesian Cultural Center and payed respects to our fallen heros at Pearl Harbor.

Response by PO1 Kevin Dougherty made Aug 4 at 2021 11:59 PM

PO1 Kevin Dougherty — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 23:59:45 -0400

Well, living in vacation land, that's a toughie .... With my grandkids, that means Maine, Northern NY or Virginia. I do also love The Appalachian region of North Carolina. I am looking forward to seeing more of this beautiful country eventually, but first a camper, and a truck to pull it.

Response by PO1 Scott Rudd (PKA Mathis) made Aug 5 at 2021 12:07 AM

PO1 Scott Rudd (PKA Mathis) — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 00:07:05 -0400

I enjoy the beautiful views on every island in Hawaii.

Response by TSgt Tomika Miller made Aug 5 at 2021 12:08 AM

TSgt Tomika Miller — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 00:08:54 -0400

My favorite vacation area is at the beach at Ocean City in Maryland. I love the beach. I enjoy getting good exercise walking on the boardwalk and relaxing on the bench watching boats go by and watching people swimming in the water. My favorite food there is the Boardwalk Fries. They are the best!

Response by Sgt Dennis Noble made Aug 5 at 2021 12:23 AM

Sgt Dennis Noble — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 00:23:24 -0400

Many years ago, more than I care to recall, friends asked me to join them on a golf trip. One of their foursome had dropped out and they needed someone who could get time off on short notice. They were taking a quick golf vacation to Hilton Head, South Carolina. When I say "quick" it is not an exaggeration. Coming from Michigan and going for a long weekend to Hilton Head for some golf has to be done quickly. We left on a Friday and were back Monday evening. I didn't see much of the island on that trip but I remembered the great golf and weather in early spring.
Years afterward, I had an opportunity to revisit Hilton Head and jumped at the chance. My wife and I were planning a trip to Florida and we got a call from Marriott Vacations offering us a free 3 day/4 night stay if we would sit through a sales presentation. We were adamant we would not purchase. We were just there for the added days to our vacation trip to Florida. So much for that. We did purchase and, over the years, wound up enjoying many wonderful trips to the island. The golf is great, the resort was fantastic - right on the ocean with a great beach, restaurants are many and the food is great. The island is quite unique and has a very rich history with cities like Savannah and Beaufort being only a short drive away.
30 years later and now divorced, I still vacation on Hilton Head and, with or without friends going with me, I still enjoy the golf courses and playing the game and meeting new people. Yes, "friendly places and smiling faces" surely fits South Carolina and especially Hilton Head.
While there, I make it a point to visit Parris Island and play The Legends of PI Golf Course also, about a 45 minute drive from Hilton Head and one of the finest military courses in the country. It also gives me a chance to absorb some of the Marine training I went through as I can hear the sounds while playing my round. Afterward I try to watch, from a safe distance, young men training to be Marines and, visiting the MPX, I will engage Marines in conversation when possible. The DI's still intimidate me a little. It takes me back to my service years in the Corps and makes me think I should have made a career of it. However, there are no do-overs in life.
My grandson is now in his 3rd week of Marine Corps boot camp at Parris Island and our family is planning yet another vacation on Hilton Head to be there for his graduation and help him celebrate becoming a Marine. It will be a proud day for us all and just another reason for Hilton Head being my favorite place to vacation. Semper Fi!

Response by SMSgt Lawrence McCarter made Aug 5 at 2021 1:17 AM

SMSgt Lawrence McCarter — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 01:17:45 -0400

Just about any where on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, the ocean all around, lots of things to do, lots of great hotels, Motels and Restaurants on or near the water.

Response by PO3 Monica Zink Davenport made Aug 5 at 2021 1:33 AM

PO3 Monica Zink Davenport — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 01:33:36 -0400

Emerald Isle, NC, especially the off season!

Response by Sgt Leroy Jones made Aug 5 at 2021 1:54 AM

Sgt Leroy Jones — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 01:54:36 -0400

Mexico beach Florida

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Aug 5 at 2021 1:55 AM

LTC Stephen F. — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 01:55:19 -0400

My favorite vacation area is the Shenandoah Valley - Virginia on the east mountain ridge to West Virginia on the west mountain ridge.

1. 2015-12-22 Steve Ford at Colonial Farm Park Staunton, VA.
2. 1700s German Farm Frontier Culture Museum Staunton.
3. Virginia Safari Park - Tiger
4. Virginia Safari Park
5. Massanutten Trail Map.

FYI MAJ Dale E. Wilson, Ph.D. Maj Bill Smith, Ph.D. SGT James Murphy SPC Michael Duricko, Ph.D SPC Michael Terrell SMSgt Lawrence McCarter SMSgt Mark Venzeio COL Mikel J. Burroughs SFC James J. Palmer IV aka "JP4" PO3 Phyllis Maynard SPC Private RallyPoint Member Maj Robert Thornton 1SG Steven Imerman SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 5 at 2021 2:13 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 02:13:56 -0400

Bitterroot Valley / Big Sky, Montana. I passed by briefly on a recent Yellowstone trip and plan to visit it along with Glacier NP. It's featured in the book Collapse by Jared Diamond with an interesting discussion of its development while overcoming major obstacles.

Response by Maj Robert Thornton made Aug 5 at 2021 2:33 AM

Maj Robert Thornton — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 02:33:19 -0400

Ireland

Response by SSgt Roland Atwell made Aug 5 at 2021 2:43 AM

SSgt Roland Atwell — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 02:43:42 -0400

Cruising to Alaska.

Response by SSG Byron Hewett made Aug 5 at 2021 2:56 AM

SSG Byron Hewett — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 02:56:14 -0400

The east coast running from Virginia all the way down to Florida and any where in the remote parts of the south in the small out of the towns. Florida in the northern panhandle is a small town area called Defuniak springs and it has fresh water springs where you can scuba dive and even cave dive for advanced divers and there are a lot really cool fish that live in the spring and there are tons of places to see and visit where there are practically no crowds to deal with.

Response by PO1 Tony Holland made Aug 5 at 2021 3:36 AM

PO1 Tony Holland — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 03:36:59 -0400

Cozumel for the scuba diving and night life. Yosemite for the outdoor adventure.

Response by PFC Paul Walker made Aug 5 at 2021 5:03 AM

PFC Paul Walker — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 05:03:23 -0400

paradise island NASAU

Response by PO3 Robby Reyes made Aug 5 at 2021 5:04 AM

PO3 Robby Reyes — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 05:04:37 -0400

The west coast…of Michigan

Response by PFC Ozzie Osband made Aug 5 at 2021 5:45 AM

PFC Ozzie Osband — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 05:45:23 -0400

Any Science Fiction convention. It's a place to find other people that also read the books and magazines I know and love. I can talk to those folks who understand the slang I use and who think my attending rocket launches is a great idea. It's always good to find people who can understand you.

Response by SrA LaDonna Myers made Aug 5 at 2021 6:31 AM

SrA LaDonna Myers — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 06:31:50 -0400

Vidanta Resorts, Mexico. The food, the service and the culture are all so vibrant.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 5 at 2021 6:37 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 06:37:23 -0400

My vacations usually consist of packing the truck and driving from one end of the lower forty-eight to the other end of the lower forty-eight or somewhere in between. I like to ski when I can which is not very often.
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Response by SGT Jeff Lee made Aug 5 at 2021 6:48 AM

SGT Jeff Lee — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 06:48:51 -0400

Branson Mo

Response by SGT Kevin Taber made Aug 5 at 2021 7:02 AM

SGT Kevin Taber — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 07:02:31 -0400

Gulf shores

Response by LTC Larry Bouterie made Aug 5 at 2021 7:29 AM

LTC Larry Bouterie — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 07:29:10 -0400

Anyplace in the world, when I’m biking.

Response by AB Lisa Chambers made Aug 5 at 2021 7:45 AM

AB Lisa Chambers — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 07:45:36 -0400

Hawaii the Big Island , Thanks Lisa Chambers

Response by CMSgt Randy Beck made Aug 5 at 2021 7:55 AM

CMSgt Randy Beck — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 07:55:23 -0400

We love vacationing during Christmas, and Branson, MO is our destination of choice. Our first ever Christmas vacation there , we went to the Andy Williams Blue Moon Theatre. My wife was not too keen on going but after the show was over, she could not believe how good it was. I remember it reminded me of being young and watching his shows on television, it was incredible. To go along with that is the light show that put on at Silver Dollar City right up the road. The smells, the lights, it doesn't get much better at Christmas time to me.

Response by SSG Derrick Iozzio made Aug 5 at 2021 8:05 AM

SSG Derrick Iozzio — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 08:05:36 -0400

Florida Keys.

Response by PVT Gwendolyn Higginbotham made Aug 5 at 2021 8:14 AM

PVT Gwendolyn Higginbotham — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 08:14:42 -0400

Englewood, Florida

Response by PVT Gwendolyn Higginbotham made Aug 5 at 2021 8:15 AM

PVT Gwendolyn Higginbotham — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 08:15:09 -0400

Englewood,Florida

Response by PO2 Joseph Reekie made Aug 5 at 2021 8:24 AM

PO2 Joseph Reekie — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 08:24:03 -0400

I love Myrtle Beach, SC. everything about it, the beach, the food, the people. MY wife on the other hand loves the all inclusive resorts at Punta Cana.

Response by SPC Christopher Dellinger made Aug 5 at 2021 8:31 AM

SPC Christopher Dellinger — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 08:31:48 -0400

Hilton Head, SC

Response by SGT Chris Stephens made Aug 5 at 2021 8:39 AM

SGT Chris Stephens — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 08:39:11 -0400

Denver, Colorado and surrounding communities. Being from the southeast, there's nothing like getting to the Mile High City. It's one of our favorite places to go when we need to rest and relax.

Response by Sgt Alicia Loloiian made Aug 5 at 2021 8:40 AM

Sgt Alicia Loloiian — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 08:40:09 -0400

My favorite vacation spot is Las Vegas. You can get everything all in one spot, from the top notch shows, excellent cuisine, spas, shopping and fabulous pools. My husband and I go there every year for vacation.

Response by SPC R Moor made Aug 5 at 2021 8:53 AM

SPC R Moor — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 08:53:23 -0400

Driving the coast from Carmel to San Francisco! Taking the time to visit the wineries nestled in between Gilroy and Freedom. Staying at the Mount Madonna Inn with it's "themed" rooms. Heading north to the Shadow Brook Inn restaurant on the way to the Santa Cruz beach and boardwalk... The the trip gets quieter with very few people around to enjoy the vistas and enclaves... The ocean views are simply spectacular! During the holidays you can visit the Limos Farm which is awesome in Half Moon Bay...CHECK IT OUT! The final destination is San Francisco, where you can simply be a tourist or shop till you drop-down town.. Aww what sweet (and [extra] sour dough) memories! Haven't gone on a vacation since 1999.... Just can't afford such a luxury.. but I sure can dream about it....

Response by Omi Wolfe made Aug 5 at 2021 9:00 AM

Omi Wolfe — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 09:00:26 -0400

Enota Mountain Retreat in North GA!

Response by SGT Matthew Mason made Aug 5 at 2021 9:03 AM

SGT Matthew Mason — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 09:03:23 -0400

My favorite place for R&R is my property in NW Michigan. It is a wooded property in which i am home steading. We have our campers there and bring our toys for off-road fun. I've build a huge tree fort with a zip line for my boys. when i go there the rest of the world melts away. It is truly an escape from reality.

Response by PO1 Dayle Vickery made Aug 5 at 2021 9:16 AM

PO1 Dayle Vickery — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 09:16:48 -0400

I have been many places in the world, and while I love the UK, the one place in the world I call "home" is San Francisco (I just try to ignore the politics!). I've been living in Florida for over 20 years, but as the song says "I left my HEART in San Francisco"

Response by SGT Melonie Longacre made Aug 5 at 2021 9:23 AM

SGT Melonie Longacre — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 09:23:42 -0400

Fire Island, New York

Response by SGT Melonie Longacre made Aug 5 at 2021 9:24 AM

SGT Melonie Longacre — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 09:24:14 -0400

I absolutely love Ocean Beach, Fire Island, New York!!!

Response by Lt Col Charlie Brown made Aug 5 at 2021 9:29 AM

Lt Col Charlie Brown — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 09:29:19 -0400

Ireland was one of the most amazing places where we went on vacation. Friendly people, amazing things to see and small enough to make car travel really easy.

Response by MSG Fred Heffernan made Aug 5 at 2021 9:38 AM

MSG Fred Heffernan — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 09:38:29 -0400

Las Vegas. You cannot beat the food and excitement

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 5 at 2021 9:45 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 09:45:54 -0400

My favorite vacation spot is Flagstaff, AZ. It is cool during the summer and the greenery is plentiful.

Response by PFC Rachel Traver made Aug 5 at 2021 9:49 AM

PFC Rachel Traver — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 09:49:38 -0400

In the mountains near the water

Response by LTC Clayton Edens made Aug 5 at 2021 10:02 AM

LTC Clayton Edens — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 10:02:38 -0400

Cozumel Mexico

Response by Cpl James R. " Jim" Gossett Jr made Aug 5 at 2021 10:03 AM

Cpl James R. " Jim" Gossett Jr — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 10:03:23 -0400

HAWAII...

Response by Col Cynthia Wong made Aug 5 at 2021 10:04 AM

Col Cynthia Wong — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 10:04:40 -0400

I love going to the Poconos, Jim Thorpe area. Lots of outdoor activities and really chill. We stay at a guesthouse right on the canal. We have been going for the past seven years and bring all our family with us to stay. It is very reasonable and fun! Our hosts have become close friends.

Response by PFC Margaret Snow made Aug 5 at 2021 10:42 AM

PFC Margaret Snow — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 10:42:53 -0400

My favorite place to vacation is the Keewenaw Peninsula in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

Response by 2LT Bruce Mendelsohn made Aug 5 at 2021 11:36 AM

2LT Bruce Mendelsohn — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 11:36:05 -0400

Just found another one… Whitefish, Montana.

Response by SSG Brian Carpenter made Aug 5 at 2021 11:47 AM

SSG Brian Carpenter — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 11:47:24 -0400

The mountains. I don't care if it's the Appalachians, Rockies or Sierra Nevadas if overseas of course the Alps. Could never jump out of a perfectly good airplane but I'll climb any rock and rappel(Aussie style Swiss is for sissies BWAHAHAHAHA) right back down without a second thought

Response by SPC Michael Terrell made Aug 5 at 2021 11:52 AM

SPC Michael Terrell — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 11:52:00 -0400

I haven't had a real vacation since 1966. Our family spent two weeks in Eustis Florida at my aunt and Uncle's home, with them and their five kids.
I used my vacation time up a day or two at a time, or was paid for not being able to take time off from work. One of my favorite places was my grandparents farm, in Mennifee county Kentucky. It was miles off a paved road, peaceful, quiet and good water. there were several acres of old apple trees that were purchased as saplings from one of Johnny Appleseed's nurseries. by my grandfather's grandfather. They were fairly self sufficient on the farm. They had a small Tobbaco base for a cash crop, but like many in the area, they made Sorgum. as another cash crop.
It was relaxing, and a place to unwind as a kid.
It was so far up in the mountains that there was no local TV and only a couple weak radio stations. How you miss a place like that, after it's gone.

Response by PO1 Lyndon Thomas made Aug 5 at 2021 12:07 PM

PO1 Lyndon Thomas — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 12:07:40 -0400

Response by SPC John Tsutsui made Aug 5 at 2021 12:14 PM

SPC John Tsutsui — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 12:14:21 -0400

I live in the desert so any time I can get to the mountains near me here in Southwest Utah I'm in. Fresh cool air, camping and fishing is the best.

Response by LTC John Shaw made Aug 5 at 2021 12:21 PM

LTC John Shaw — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 12:21:40 -0400

Federal and State parks in Kentucky, like Mammoth Cave.
https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/photosmultimedia/index.htm

Photos & Multimedia - Mammoth Cave National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

Podcasts from Mammoth Cave National Park

Response by SGT James Murphy made Aug 5 at 2021 12:33 PM

SGT James Murphy — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 12:33:49 -0400

I kind of Like My Front Yard!

Response by SSG Bruce Fontaine made Aug 5 at 2021 12:42 PM

SSG Bruce Fontaine — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 12:42:57 -0400

Hampton Beach NH

Response by PV2 Patricia T Buskuehl made Aug 5 at 2021 12:55 PM

PV2 Patricia T Buskuehl — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 12:55:27 -0400

one of our great National Parks! I've been wanting to visit Yellowstone National Park since I was young!

Response by PFC Paul Walker made Aug 5 at 2021 12:57 PM

PFC Paul Walker — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 12:57:02 -0400

Nassau

Response by 1st Lt Padre Dave Poedel made Aug 5 at 2021 1:33 PM

1st Lt Padre Dave Poedel — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 13:33:10 -0400

Rome, IT….best of all worlds….churches, art, music, churches, ……

Response by A1C Michelle Pagan made Aug 5 at 2021 1:50 PM

A1C Michelle Pagan — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 13:50:18 -0400

One of my favs is any where beach side. I'd like to visit Safe places in south America.

Response by Maj Marty Hogan made Aug 5 at 2021 1:50 PM

Maj Marty Hogan — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 13:50:53 -0400

Key West. Island time is the best.

Response by LCpl Shar Nunley made Aug 5 at 2021 2:05 PM

LCpl Shar Nunley — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 14:05:35 -0400

National Parks. I love camping. Planning on doing a North Route of National Parks next summer

Response by MSgt Patrick Barker made Aug 5 at 2021 2:20 PM

MSgt Patrick Barker — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 14:20:57 -0400

Spending time exploring the Thailand countryside and having good times with family in Bangkok.

Response by SPC Renea Nelson Bruch made Aug 5 at 2021 3:47 PM

SPC Renea Nelson Bruch — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 15:47:35 -0400

I feel the Outer Banks in N.C., esp. Duck, N.C.. We rented a house there with both of my adult children and granddaughters...it was the best week ever. No boardwalk but mins. from shopping and activities. I recommend Duck to everybody...so relaxing.

Response by PVT Mark Zehner made Aug 5 at 2021 3:51 PM

PVT Mark Zehner — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 15:51:58 -0400

I e always wanted to go to Italy! I'm hoping that if I beat this I'll be able to go one day! Here's to me kicking cancers butt!!!

Response by SPC Steven Allen made Aug 5 at 2021 5:21 PM

SPC Steven Allen — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 17:21:40 -0400

Spec. 4, Hawaii

Response by Ellen Limbach made Aug 5 at 2021 6:24 PM

Ellen Limbach — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 18:24:54 -0400

ARUBA it is our family vacation also 7 or 8 of us go. My husband looks forward to it every year, we have not been able to go because of his health problems, but they have the most beautiful beaches.
We love all the restaurants

Response by Sgt Kirk Hartman made Aug 5 at 2021 8:41 PM

Sgt Kirk Hartman — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 20:41:01 -0400

Oregon and Washington coast

Response by PO2 Colleen O'Hara made Aug 5 at 2021 10:41 PM

PO2 Colleen O'Hara — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 22:41:35 -0400

Banff, Canada is my favorite vacation spot. I like in the Rockies, and I find Banff to be pretty amazing. From Banff to Lake Louise, the glaciers, float trips, fishing and hiking, it is all amazing. Just being your mosquito netting and long sleeves for the hikes! The mosquitoes are as large as a biplane!

The Banff Springs Hotel is amazing and quite luxurious.

Response by SPC Katon Pang made Aug 6 at 2021 4:48 AM

SPC Katon Pang — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 04:48:36 -0400

Great Ocean Road, Australia. I went there a long time ago and I liked it there. The road traverses rainforests, as well as the famous London Arch and The Twelve Apostles. I would suggest going there during their spring, around our fall session.

Response by SN Jerry Schlotter made Aug 6 at 2021 7:31 AM

SN Jerry Schlotter — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 07:31:02 -0400

Kalispell, MT

Response by SPC Laura Pasqualini made Aug 6 at 2021 8:28 AM

SPC Laura Pasqualini — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 08:28:43 -0400

A beach on the East Coast preferably North Carolina.

Response by SPC Brian B. made Aug 6 at 2021 9:51 AM

SPC Brian B. — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 09:51:38 -0400

The beach

Response by PV2 Jimi Tobey made Aug 6 at 2021 1:53 PM

PV2 Jimi Tobey — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 13:53:08 -0400

I enjoy renting a cabin over the water at Poverty Point Reservoir in Northern Louisiana. Great fishing from the deck and an even better view in the evening. Great for bird watching as well. Check it out! You'll love it!.....and take your boat, you can dock it at your cabin!

Response by Sgt Michael Ellard made Aug 6 at 2021 7:25 PM

Sgt Michael Ellard — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 19:25:18 -0400

Thailand

Response by SCPO Tim Gamble made Aug 7 at 2021 10:14 PM

SCPO Tim Gamble — Sat, 07 Aug 2021 22:14:15 -0400

Key West, Fl. Hands down. The entire Keys are fabulous. Will return frequent l y.

Response by SGT Christen Goodknight made Aug 8 at 2021 8:00 PM

SGT Christen Goodknight — Sun, 08 Aug 2021 20:00:31 -0400

Hawaii (any island)

Response by Celia Swift made Aug 9 at 2021 12:03 PM

Celia Swift — Mon, 09 Aug 2021 12:03:37 -0400

seaside Oregon

Response by SPC Richard Levine made Aug 9 at 2021 2:45 PM

SPC Richard Levine — Mon, 09 Aug 2021 14:45:11 -0400

Been to 5 continents & been thinking for days. Love them all, for different reasons. I'd say Alaska. Hiking Mts, Glaciers, Fjords NP & Denali NP. Flew a Bush plane into Wrangel/St Elias NP. Most of which never saw a human before.

Response by SGT LeLeah Hopkins made Aug 10 at 2021 8:45 PM

SGT LeLeah Hopkins — Tue, 10 Aug 2021 20:45:57 -0400

Brasil

Response by SP5 Michael Ingenito made Aug 10 at 2021 10:46 PM

SP5 Michael Ingenito — Tue, 10 Aug 2021 22:46:40 -0400

Got my shots in January & February at William Bill King , V.A. clinic

Response by SGT Elva Pflug made Aug 11 at 2021 5:05 PM

SGT Elva Pflug — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 17:05:16 -0400

Any where in the woods with the travel trailer - we love State and National Parks, places where we can see unique things and learn something new.

Response by PVT Pamela Pippin made Aug 11 at 2021 5:40 PM

PVT Pamela Pippin — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 17:40:39 -0400

Lancaster, PA

Response by PO2 Jenny Gargarello made Aug 11 at 2021 5:58 PM

PO2 Jenny Gargarello — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 17:58:48 -0400

Clam Beach Resort, Baja, Mexico

Response by LCpl Kevin Bryson made Aug 11 at 2021 6:18 PM

LCpl Kevin Bryson — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 18:18:07 -0400

I mostly prefer winter vacations (Vermont is my favorite destination). However, if I opt for a warmer locale, of those I've traveled so far, Hawaii and Aruba are the favorites.

Response by SPC James Cooke made Aug 11 at 2021 6:22 PM

SPC James Cooke — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 18:22:02 -0400

Siesta Key, Florida.

Response by PO2 Frederick Deraney made Aug 11 at 2021 6:25 PM

PO2 Frederick Deraney — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 18:25:42 -0400

Anna Maria Island Florida

Response by Cpl Christopher Thompson made Aug 11 at 2021 6:33 PM

Cpl Christopher Thompson — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 18:33:42 -0400

Good ole San Diego Ca

Response by PO3 Robert Erhardt made Aug 11 at 2021 6:38 PM

PO3 Robert Erhardt — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 18:38:35 -0400

Would love Thailand or Japan!!!

Response by CPO Arthur Mann made Aug 11 at 2021 6:52 PM

CPO Arthur Mann — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 18:52:07 -0400

Maine And Big Island Of Hawaii

Response by PO1 Doug Riley made Aug 11 at 2021 7:09 PM

PO1 Doug Riley — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 19:09:36 -0400

Home.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 11 at 2021 7:30 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 19:30:14 -0400

My favorite place to vacation would probably be Europe and Hawaii

Response by SSgt Shelly Shepherd made Aug 11 at 2021 7:59 PM

SSgt Shelly Shepherd — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 19:59:54 -0400

My favorite place to vacation is Athens, Greece

Response by SPC Michael Gerald made Aug 11 at 2021 8:04 PM

SPC Michael Gerald — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 20:04:02 -0400

Any place my wife wants to go

Response by PO3 Mike Keane made Aug 11 at 2021 8:14 PM

PO3 Mike Keane — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 20:14:20 -0400

Rocky Mountains with my daughter!

Response by SPC Mindy Phillips made Aug 11 at 2021 8:17 PM

SPC Mindy Phillips — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 20:17:38 -0400

As far as travel goes, I've only ever been to Kuwait, so... Not the desert?

Response by PO3 Lauren King made Aug 11 at 2021 8:36 PM

PO3 Lauren King — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 20:36:12 -0400

I like to go camping in the woods. And it has to be somewhere I haven’t been yet.

Response by Sgt Justin Dale made Aug 11 at 2021 8:43 PM

Sgt Justin Dale — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 20:43:16 -0400

Okinawa Japan was one of the best times of my life. Although I'm not in my 20's anymore, I'd still love to go back for the food, the people, and the scenery. Beautiful place.

Response by A1C Ronald Elrod made Aug 11 at 2021 8:45 PM

A1C Ronald Elrod — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 20:45:41 -0400

Texas

Response by SGT Josie Benford made Aug 11 at 2021 8:49 PM

SGT Josie Benford — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 20:49:34 -0400

Cabo San Lucas is my favorite vacation destination, due to the similar climate as my home state California. I love sitting on my balcony at night looking and listening to the water.

Response by SP5 Walter Anderson made Aug 11 at 2021 9:00 PM

SP5 Walter Anderson — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 21:00:00 -0400

My favorite vacation place is the Rocky Mountains from Colorado to Montana . I prefer being there when schools are back in session and there are fewer people.

Response by SP5 Ronald Gerhart made Aug 11 at 2021 9:07 PM

SP5 Ronald Gerhart — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 21:07:42 -0400

In the mountains of central Oregon.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 11 at 2021 9:08 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 21:08:47 -0400

Guam. Home never gets old for me.

Response by SP5 Ronald Gerhart made Aug 11 at 2021 9:11 PM

SP5 Ronald Gerhart — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 21:11:39 -0400

In the mountains in Central Oregon. Paulina Peak view.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 11 at 2021 9:12 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 21:12:12 -0400

Almost anywhere in europe

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 11 at 2021 9:24 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 21:24:34 -0400

Madrid, ME

Response by AN Daniel C Begay made Aug 11 at 2021 9:39 PM

AN Daniel C Begay — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 21:39:07 -0400

San Francisco, CA and Chicago, ILL

Response by PO3 David Wise made Aug 11 at 2021 10:10 PM

PO3 David Wise — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 22:10:05 -0400

San Diego

Response by SPC Rhonda Godlewski-Reese made Aug 11 at 2021 10:10 PM

SPC Rhonda Godlewski-Reese — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 22:10:55 -0400

Somewhere close to the ocean

Response by SGT Donald Sweeney made Aug 11 at 2021 11:05 PM

SGT Donald Sweeney — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 23:05:34 -0400

Anywhere I can scuba dive

Response by CDR Michael Butcher made Aug 11 at 2021 11:06 PM

CDR Michael Butcher — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 23:06:29 -0400

Hawaii

Response by SPC David Laden made Aug 11 at 2021 11:29 PM

SPC David Laden — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 23:29:26 -0400

Outer Banks, N.C,

Response by FN Steve Heglmeier made Aug 11 at 2021 11:34 PM

FN Steve Heglmeier — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 23:34:27 -0400

Zion National Park. Brice Canyon National Park is right down the road. Our national parks are the greatest idea our country ever had. You pay your taxes to support these wonderful places. Get out and enjoy them.

Response by SPC Rodney Davis made Aug 11 at 2021 11:51 PM

SPC Rodney Davis — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 23:51:01 -0400

Hawaii

Response by SGT Robert Eddy made Aug 12 at 2021 12:25 AM

SGT Robert Eddy — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 00:25:31 -0400

Guam

Response by MSgt David Neal made Aug 12 at 2021 12:31 AM

MSgt David Neal — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 00:31:21 -0400

Panama City FL

Response by SPC Dickie Waggoner made Aug 12 at 2021 1:21 AM

SPC Dickie Waggoner — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 01:21:44 -0400

Anywhere i can go camping

Response by MAJ Darwin Feakes made Aug 12 at 2021 1:39 AM

MAJ Darwin Feakes — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 01:39:00 -0400

The beach.

Response by SPC David Hill made Aug 12 at 2021 2:25 AM

SPC David Hill — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 02:25:27 -0400

San Antonio, Texas! I first went there for 68W school and I fell in love!

Response by Sgt Eric Butler made Aug 12 at 2021 3:07 AM

Sgt Eric Butler — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 03:07:33 -0400

Until I find a place with better year round mountain biking, there's no reason to leave the bay area. #staycation

Response by SSgt Frank Chaco made Aug 12 at 2021 5:38 AM

SSgt Frank Chaco — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 05:38:56 -0400

My New Favorite Place for Vacation in the US is currently Sedona, AZ, specifically because of relaxing places like this: The locals call it "The Subway". A beautiful, peaceful, quiet place off of the Boynton Canyon Trail. I hiked to this location one early morning in May 2021 and had the whole place to myself. It was definitely Majestic and Relaxing once I got there!

Response by Pvt SanJuana Méndez made Aug 12 at 2021 5:55 AM

Pvt SanJuana Méndez — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 05:55:30 -0400

Having grown up (ages 6-13) working in Texas cotton fields, my ideal vacation would be not having to worry about "staying put" where I am, in Houston, just to keep my credit union account from dipping into negative side.

That done, I'd like to see more of my country--ys, even Alaska looks inviting to someone who has known mostly torrid temps in 3/4 of century--than airport view & tree lined roads...sights seen during 79 days served. I could die content in knowledge I've seen as much as I could of the country I would have dedicated my life & career to.

Response by SPC Matt Crawford made Aug 12 at 2021 6:14 AM

SPC Matt Crawford — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 06:14:12 -0400

Response by SPC Matt Crawford made Aug 12 at 2021 6:17 AM

SPC Matt Crawford — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 06:17:40 -0400

Response by CWO3 Kris Balcom made Aug 12 at 2021 7:06 AM

CWO3 Kris Balcom — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 07:06:02 -0400

I love cruising! I had never been on one before meeting my wife. We took a cruise as our honeymoon and I loved it.

Response by SFC Stanley Pierkowski made Aug 12 at 2021 7:45 AM

SFC Stanley Pierkowski — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 07:45:06 -0400

The Outer Banks.

Response by CPT Victor Poland made Aug 12 at 2021 8:02 AM

CPT Victor Poland — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 08:02:07 -0400

Best place I found is on the beach in Cabo San Lucas. A close second would be near Yellowstone National Park in the winter time where there are less crowds, more starlight, and peace and quiet.

Response by SGT Greg Sanders made Aug 12 at 2021 8:17 AM

SGT Greg Sanders — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 08:17:35 -0400

Cruising to the Bahamas.

Response by SrA Kale Poor made Aug 12 at 2021 8:38 AM

SrA Kale Poor — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 08:38:22 -0400

I'd have to say either the Tien Shinhan mountains in Kyrgyzstan or the nightlife of Berlin

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 12 at 2021 8:52 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 08:52:59 -0400

Gettysburg PA!

Response by PVT Duane Renfrow made Aug 12 at 2021 9:04 AM

PVT Duane Renfrow — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 09:04:23 -0400

Coeur D'Alene, Idaho

Response by Capt Ray Brosterhous made Aug 12 at 2021 9:27 AM

Capt Ray Brosterhous — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 09:27:18 -0400

Sequoia National Park

Response by Sgt Paula Bright made Aug 12 at 2021 9:52 AM

Sgt Paula Bright — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 09:52:52 -0400

Best vacation ever was Hawaii
Closer to home it’s got to be St Augustine, Florida. History and beach at the same place

Response by SSG Kerry Birch (Little) made Aug 12 at 2021 9:55 AM

SSG Kerry Birch (Little) — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 09:55:53 -0400

Hawaii

Response by PO3 Rick Lewis made Aug 12 at 2021 10:39 AM

PO3 Rick Lewis — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 10:39:40 -0400

My favorite place to vacation is northern Minnesota.

Response by SPC David Bradshaw made Aug 12 at 2021 11:08 AM

SPC David Bradshaw — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 11:08:20 -0400

Port Aransas

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 12 at 2021 11:25 AM

TSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 11:25:28 -0400

The Tennessee Smokey Mountains!

Response by PO3 Brian Graham made Aug 12 at 2021 12:35 PM

PO3 Brian Graham — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 12:35:25 -0400

Hawaii, Both Honolulu and Kaui were outstanding and we would love to make it back someday.

Response by SPC Claude Millhouse made Aug 12 at 2021 12:54 PM

SPC Claude Millhouse — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 12:54:44 -0400

Cabo San Lucas

Response by PO3 John McCartney made Aug 12 at 2021 1:00 PM

PO3 John McCartney — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 13:00:37 -0400

I always default to the coast. Not the typical big sandy beaches, but the rocky wild coasts of the Pacific Northwest.

Response by SPC John Harrison made Aug 12 at 2021 8:49 PM

SPC John Harrison — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 20:49:53 -0400

My favorite summer spot is the ocean, specifically Hidden Beach.

Response by PO3 James Heine made Aug 13 at 2021 10:17 AM

PO3 James Heine — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 10:17:13 -0400

Recently, in July 2019 before the lockdown I took a much needed vacation, driving thru several Canadian cities and back into the USA visiting all the New England states that I haven't been to before. I got to see a lot of culture, history and beautiful pristine nature along the way and it's hard to pinpoint it all. If I had to narrow it down it would be a toss-up between Quebec City where I saw and experienced old French and Huron Confederacy (Native American) influence, the beautiful state of Maine where there are pristine unpolluted mountains, lakes, wildlife, etc. and the Boston/Lexington And Concord American Revolution historical region where I experienced a taste of what the USA was, how it began and what it stands for and what it can be again. And all those sights as well you need to experience the local cuisine to get the best of it. I had French cuisine, Huron escargot, New England clam 'chow-dah'. Driving in Boston itself is crazy but I got a lot from that and it's a lot of fun .

From this same trip on a second note I also visited the Native American museum and casino resorts in Connecticut, tucked away in the forests and hills,. And in Springfiels, Massachusetts I checked out the Dr. Seuss Children's museum and sculpure garden. It was a rtibute to my 'roots', those books made learning to read so much for me, and it detroyed 'Dick and Jane' books qhich I always loathed even in kindergarden. God Bless Dr. Seuss.

there's so many places in between all this I visited in 2019 and when the pandemic ends I intend on another vacation like this again to visit 'newer' places. In the meantime these sites and expoeriences are what I have to fall on and for now that's what's on my mind the most. Culture, history, travel, experience, foods, interactions with tthe local yocals, partying, it does a person good. It's good 4 U.

Response by CPL Eudora Powell made Aug 13 at 2021 10:46 AM

CPL Eudora Powell — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 10:46:02 -0400

Monterey! The best time I had was there with my mother. It was the last trip we took together, and we had a wonderful time. Our hotel had a fireplace and a little nook that looked out over the water. We ate breakfast there and watched the waves roll in. Mom really loved the aquarium. An otter seemed to love showing off as he swam by, then popped up out of the water to the delight of those above. Honestly, it's the best vacation I've ever had.

Response by SrA Charly Mathews made Aug 13 at 2021 12:32 PM

SrA Charly Mathews — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 12:32:29 -0400

florida keys

Response by FA Jackie Schlageter made Aug 13 at 2021 5:07 PM

FA Jackie Schlageter — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 17:07:35 -0400

I would love to take a vacation to Tennessee and Ohio to see family. We live in New Mexico and it has been at least 15 years since we have seen our family

Response by GySgt Isaac Carlson made Aug 13 at 2021 5:57 PM

GySgt Isaac Carlson — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 17:57:40 -0400

I found my place to relax in Cancun! Have been there twice. Working on my 3rd round!

Response by GySgt Isaac Carlson made Aug 13 at 2021 6:07 PM

GySgt Isaac Carlson — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 18:07:59 -0400

Cancun!

Response by A1C Michael Netz made Aug 13 at 2021 7:18 PM

A1C Michael Netz — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 19:18:50 -0400

The dentist's office.

Response by SPC Dane Hall made Aug 13 at 2021 7:24 PM

SPC Dane Hall — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 19:24:40 -0400

Puerto Rico

Response by SSgt LaFawn Price made Aug 13 at 2021 10:54 PM

SSgt LaFawn Price — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 22:54:21 -0400

St. George Island, FL

Response by COL Bill Sheridan made Aug 14 at 2021 1:47 AM

COL Bill Sheridan — Sat, 14 Aug 2021 01:47:53 -0400

sunriver

Response by CPT Don Palmer made Aug 14 at 2021 8:29 PM

CPT Don Palmer — Sat, 14 Aug 2021 20:29:05 -0400

First would be just about any cruise. But a Alaska cruise would be on the top of the list.

Response by SP5 Marianne Toohey made Aug 16 at 2021 11:58 AM

SP5 Marianne Toohey — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 11:58:54 -0400

I would LOVE to go to Hawaii but I love Punta Cana. Dominican Republic! Fantastic all-inclusive resorts and beaches!

Response by CPL Harry Dofner made Aug 17 at 2021 2:52 PM

CPL Harry Dofner — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 14:52:59 -0400

My wife and I love taking our Grandkids to Wstws Park, CO to our friend's vacation condo in the Rockies. We always take several through the magnicent giants going to different towns, monuments & such, always seeing something new.

Response by Cpl Ruth Walker made Aug 18 at 2021 6:26 AM

Cpl Ruth Walker — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 06:26:55 -0400

My favorite place to vacation is Aruba because of the easy access to the island, the smooth sandy beach, and the kindness of the people.

Response by Capt Keith Glass made Aug 18 at 2021 5:33 PM

Capt Keith Glass — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:33:47 -0400

Well it used to be London, but now tending towards some tropical island. The ones with tall beverages with straws and umbrellas. . .

Response by Sgt Ron Walsh made Aug 18 at 2021 5:52 PM

Sgt Ron Walsh — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:52:55 -0400

My favorite place to vacation is the Sandals resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica.

Response by A1C Russell Wilfong made Aug 18 at 2021 7:58 PM

A1C Russell Wilfong — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 19:58:27 -0400

I am a 13th generation immigrant from England, my 10th great-grandfather came to Boston in 1635 and my favorite thing to do is walk the dirt road in Concord, MA, where my 7th generation uncle marched carrying the flag and was shot through the eye and killed on the North Bridge during the battle of the same name. There are lots of historical sights in MA and one could easily spend a week exploring. If you're a history buff you will have a great time.

Response by Cpl Jeremiah Sanford made Aug 18 at 2021 8:54 PM

Cpl Jeremiah Sanford — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 20:54:57 -0400

It's always nice to visit San Diego as if you've never been. There's so much to do, see, and hear it's worth it to take a staycation and remember why the city is such a popular place for tourism.

Response by SPC Orville Wallace made Aug 18 at 2021 8:57 PM

SPC Orville Wallace — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 20:57:13 -0400

In a tree stand or ground blind

Response by Capt Bruce Bitterman made Aug 18 at 2021 11:41 PM

Capt Bruce Bitterman — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 23:41:14 -0400

Utah - Bryce and Zion

Response by SN Katheryn Bermann made Aug 19 at 2021 7:38 AM

SN Katheryn Bermann — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 07:38:35 -0400

Hartman Creek in my home state, we went there as a family so many times when I was growing up. Always got ice cream on the way home too!

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 19 at 2021 9:04 AM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 09:04:57 -0400

Cape Coral and Matlacha Florida. Cape Coral is a city off the Gulf of Mexico. We rented a house for a week that had a canal that connects to the Gulf. Got to fish and saw alligators and manatee in the canal. Matlacha is a small island that connects to Cape Coral via a bridge. It is a fishing town but has several unique shops and restaurants. Also has private boat tours based here. We took a sunset ride that was absolutely beautiful.

Response by PFC Angela Ealy made Aug 19 at 2021 9:16 AM

PFC Angela Ealy — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 09:16:20 -0400

VEGAS BABY!!

Response by PO2 Stephen Bonelli made Aug 19 at 2021 9:18 AM

PO2 Stephen Bonelli — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 09:18:19 -0400

Colorado and Utah

Response by Sgt Gary Spence made Aug 19 at 2021 9:56 AM

Sgt Gary Spence — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 09:56:39 -0400

The Fishing Village of Garibaldi, Oregon, the Wild Coast with it’s highs in the summer of 70’s and morning in 40’s, sitting right on Tillamook Bay! It’s a Fisherman’s Delight from Salmon to Crabs, the Sunrise and Sunsets are Breathtaking, such a relaxing place to Unwind! The water is the Bluest Blue and the Air is the Freshest!

Response by PO2 Daniel Giles made Aug 19 at 2021 10:38 AM

PO2 Daniel Giles — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 10:38:22 -0400

Yellowstone, Grand Tetons and Glacier National Park

Response by SSG Scott Kelley made Aug 19 at 2021 11:29 AM

SSG Scott Kelley — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 11:29:30 -0400

Northern California, mostly because of the endless outdoor opportunities provided such as the wild Pacific Coast, the coastal mountains with their Redwoods, the beautiful Sierra Nevada and Klamath Mountains, and many hot springs and waterfalls in-between. There's also the cities, and while Sacramento and San Francisco are crowded and crime is high, both offer lots of museums and cultural places to visit.

Response by LCpl Joe Thomas made Aug 19 at 2021 1:10 PM

LCpl Joe Thomas — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 13:10:07 -0400

My favorite vacation spot is right here in New Hampshire, Lake Winnepesaukee. I love vegging on the lake watching the boats and jet skis go by, families connecting and having fun, creating positive experiences and memories for my kids, and of course some sunshine after a long winter. More importantly though, I love to see Americans sharing enjoyment in unison, it really makes me proud to be an American and eases the burden of the sacrifices I have seen made for this beautiful country.

Response by SPC Ana Moody-Dash made Aug 19 at 2021 2:11 PM

SPC Ana Moody-Dash — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 14:11:12 -0400

Anywhere w my doggie! But esp Colorado Springs CO.

Response by SPC John Dexter made Aug 19 at 2021 6:45 PM

SPC John Dexter — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 18:45:39 -0400

My favorite vacation place is Key West. There’s nothing like a sail into the sunset! Soft tropical air, gentle waves lapping, Key West’s waterfront bathed in golden light within sight, an ever-changing sky leaving trails of vibrant color – all the while relaxing on deck sipping beer, wine or champagne. This is a true Key West experience.

Response by SPC John Dexter made Aug 19 at 2021 6:48 PM

SPC John Dexter — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 18:48:53 -0400

My favorite place is Key West.There’s nothing like a sail into the sunset! Soft tropical air, gentle waves lapping, Key West’s waterfront bathed in golden light within sight, an ever-changing sky leaving trails of vibrant color – all the while relaxing on deck sipping beer, wine or champagne. This is a true Key West experience.

Response by PO2 Steven Vincent made Aug 19 at 2021 10:13 PM

PO2 Steven Vincent — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 22:13:02 -0400

Sandpoint, Idaho

Response by SPC Garrett Palmersheim made Aug 20 at 2021 7:24 AM

SPC Garrett Palmersheim — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 07:24:21 -0400

Southern California

Response by SPC Rodney Hedglin made Aug 20 at 2021 5:36 PM

SPC Rodney Hedglin — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 17:36:37 -0400

hawain islands

Response by Sgt Skip Riffle made Aug 23 at 2021 11:45 AM

Sgt Skip Riffle — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 11:45:22 -0400

My favorite place would be the 'Gallows" on St. Johns in the US Virgin Islands

Response by SGT Ricky Ford made Aug 29 at 2021 3:43 PM

SGT Ricky Ford — Sun, 29 Aug 2021 15:43:55 -0400

Pigeon Forge, TN

Response by SFC Christopher Hatton made Aug 30 at 2021 4:56 PM

SFC Christopher Hatton — Mon, 30 Aug 2021 16:56:12 -0400

My favorite summer vacation spot is the Gatlinburg TN area. Nothing beats the great outdoors and wildlife. Great fishing in the area also. Just watch out for the bears.

Response by RallyPoint News made Sep 2 at 2021 11:47 AM

RallyPoint News — Thu, 02 Sep 2021 11:47:30 -0400

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Response by COL Mikel J. Burroughs made Sep 2 at 2021 5:17 PM

COL Mikel J. Burroughs — Thu, 02 Sep 2021 17:17:20 -0400

It would have to be our recent Costa Rica trip that included "Whale Watching" chcking out the progress of the Life Readiness Center on our 165 acres, just relaxing this August 2021...

Response by FN Darlene Odeen made Sep 2 at 2021 11:31 PM

FN Darlene Odeen — Thu, 02 Sep 2021 23:31:15 -0400

my favorite place to vacation would have to be Vegas. It has everything you would ever want to do all in one place.

Response by Sgt David Branham made Sep 4 at 2021 12:11 AM

Sgt David Branham — Sat, 04 Sep 2021 00:11:16 -0400

Hawaii

Response by Sgt Earl Neconie made Sep 4 at 2021 12:22 AM

Sgt Earl Neconie — Sat, 04 Sep 2021 00:22:27 -0400

The home of my Mother! Kauai, Hawaií USA

Response by SSgt Ben Phillips made Sep 4 at 2021 4:54 PM

SSgt Ben Phillips — Sat, 04 Sep 2021 16:54:53 -0400

US Virgin Islands... great vacation

Response by SPC Justine Blankenbeckler made Sep 4 at 2021 5:13 PM

SPC Justine Blankenbeckler — Sat, 04 Sep 2021 17:13:20 -0400

I would have to say MY home state New Jersey. I have not been home to see my sister in a very long time. We love Cape May and I truly miss some of the East Coast foods, along with my Sister's cooking. Thank You.

Response by SPC William Doyle made Sep 4 at 2021 5:21 PM

SPC William Doyle — Sat, 04 Sep 2021 17:21:32 -0400

Disney world

Response by AA Karen Dietrich made Sep 4 at 2021 5:27 PM

AA Karen Dietrich — Sat, 04 Sep 2021 17:27:20 -0400

My favorite vacation was a trip to Scotland.

Response by SGT Ronald Audas made Sep 4 at 2021 9:12 PM

SGT Ronald Audas — Sat, 04 Sep 2021 21:12:12 -0400

Being from the gulf coast area,any time I can escape to the mountains is a treat to me.Me and my wife prefer to rise early,go to a local cafe and eat breakfast.Pull out our maps and pick our destination for the day.If we run across somewhere interesting on our way,we just detour and head that way.

Response by CPL Robert Hanner made Sep 4 at 2021 9:33 PM

CPL Robert Hanner — Sat, 04 Sep 2021 21:33:29 -0400

Maui

Response by PO1 Frank Reiffenstein made Sep 4 at 2021 9:33 PM

PO1 Frank Reiffenstein — Sat, 04 Sep 2021 21:33:41 -0400

I don't know if it is considered vacation or just a 92 hr. While we were in Nova Scotia,Canada. Visited family while there. Very nice liberty port.

Response by SSgt Dexter Dearth made Sep 6 at 2021 2:02 AM

SSgt Dexter Dearth — Mon, 06 Sep 2021 02:02:51 -0400

alaska

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 6 at 2021 2:57 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 06 Sep 2021 02:57:18 -0400

Hawaii is good. But if I could go somewhere overseas, then it would be Boracay, Philippines.

Response by SPC Richard Rauenhorst made Sep 7 at 2021 7:15 PM

SPC Richard Rauenhorst — Tue, 07 Sep 2021 19:15:32 -0400

Hawaii - the Big Island. There is so much to see above ground and yes below ground {lava tube}. You can experience 3 different climates in one day. Warm and humid, hot and dry, cold and you might even see snow. All in December.

Response by SP5 Ed McCoy made Sep 9 at 2021 9:02 PM

SP5 Ed McCoy — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 21:02:47 -0400

We love Branson, MO n Gatlinburg, TN

Response by PO3 Tara Posey made Sep 10 at 2021 9:40 AM

PO3 Tara Posey — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 09:40:30 -0400

Dubai, it seems as though the city changes every year. There is so much to see and do there and the city is so exotic!

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 10 at 2021 10:19 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 10:19:26 -0400

I would say almost anywhere I haven't been before. I love to see new places.

Response by Sgt Brian Conger made Sep 10 at 2021 10:32 AM

Sgt Brian Conger — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 10:32:11 -0400

Hilo side of the Big Island

Response by SFC Joseph Marcotte made Sep 10 at 2021 11:18 AM

SFC Joseph Marcotte — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 11:18:18 -0400

Victoria Islands.

Response by SPC Tamica Thompson made Sep 10 at 2021 1:33 PM

SPC Tamica Thompson — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 13:33:54 -0400

My favorite place for vacation is Jamaica my family is Jamaican and as a child my brothers and I went every year and I always enjoyed it

Response by SSG Larry Dale McCloud made Sep 10 at 2021 2:59 PM

SSG Larry Dale McCloud — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 14:59:52 -0400

Phoenix Arizona. Nice weather there

Response by Sgt David Branham made Sep 10 at 2021 10:00 PM

Sgt David Branham — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 22:00:10 -0400

Hawaii

Response by SP5 Christopher Williams made Sep 11 at 2021 6:37 PM

SP5 Christopher Williams — Sat, 11 Sep 2021 18:37:28 -0400

New York City

Response by Lt Col James Jeffreys made Sep 12 at 2021 4:19 PM

Lt Col James Jeffreys — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 16:19:59 -0400

LONDON UK

Response by CPL Ryan Thibault made Sep 12 at 2021 4:39 PM

CPL Ryan Thibault — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 16:39:18 -0400

My favorite place to vacation is definitely Hawaii. I love the vibes and it’s a beautiful place to visit for some relaxation time.

Response by PO3 Kenn Andrus made Sep 12 at 2021 6:09 PM

PO3 Kenn Andrus — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 18:09:39 -0400

Mackinac Island

Response by Sgt David Branham made Sep 12 at 2021 7:07 PM

Sgt David Branham — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 19:07:32 -0400

Hawaii

Response by SGM Willie Sanderson made Sep 12 at 2021 8:46 PM

SGM Willie Sanderson — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 20:46:05 -0400

My Favorite place to vacation is Colorado Springs Colorado. The mountains are so beautiful anytime of the year. The beauty to me is breathtaking and the fishing is miraculous.

Response by SPC Allen Werth made Sep 13 at 2021 10:48 AM

SPC Allen Werth — Mon, 13 Sep 2021 10:48:41 -0400

A little over 50 years ago, the Army set me on R&R to Majorca. Not sure why, was not asked if I wanted to go or anything. It was just you git on the truck. I responded yes sir I'll get my gear. You won't need it. The next thing I know I'm on a beach. I had about $40.00 on me for 9 days. I exchanged $20.00 for a bag of money and had some left when we got back on the boat.

Response by SPC William Doyle made Sep 13 at 2021 2:28 PM

SPC William Doyle — Mon, 13 Sep 2021 14:28:39 -0400

Orlando

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 13 at 2021 3:52 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 13 Sep 2021 15:52:53 -0400

Cancun or Cozumel

Response by Cpl Brian Ruby made Sep 13 at 2021 4:15 PM

Cpl Brian Ruby — Mon, 13 Sep 2021 16:15:16 -0400

Marathon, Florida. Quiet, slow-paced, no Spring Breakers.

Response by SFC Charles Diers made Sep 13 at 2021 4:23 PM

SFC Charles Diers — Mon, 13 Sep 2021 16:23:31 -0400

The Ozarks of Missouri. My favorite ideal vacation spot is Echo Bluffs Start Park Missour. I enjoy trout fishing and particularly the thrill of catching the ol Rock Bass aka Google Eye. I enjoy the early to mid Fall time of the year. It’s beautiful and almost enchanting down in those hollers and hills. The sound of local wildlife, flowing rivers and streams and aromas of hams smoke curing off in the distance somewhere. It’s all good medicine and very refreshing and the ultimate natural therapy for me.

Response by SGT Leonard Frank made Sep 13 at 2021 5:46 PM

SGT Leonard Frank — Mon, 13 Sep 2021 17:46:51 -0400

I use to love the mountains, and I still do, but we took our RV to HO HUM in Carabelle and it has NOTHING even internet was bad at best we loved it. We pulled straight in right up to the water and it was if we were on a cruise ship but we were looking out the windshield

Response by SPC Kathy Crouch made Sep 13 at 2021 7:12 PM

SPC Kathy Crouch — Mon, 13 Sep 2021 19:12:12 -0400

I vote for Hawaii in the US. Overseas, I'd go to Ireland, Scotland, England, and the Scandinavian Countries. Might as well hit Germany and take in all the changes since 1980 when we left there. The places listed tie into my writing. I'm working on several novels tied to the Viking Age.

Response by PO3 Adam Bielawski made Sep 13 at 2021 8:47 PM

PO3 Adam Bielawski — Mon, 13 Sep 2021 20:47:15 -0400

Kentucky State Park

Response by SFC Scott Higgins made Sep 15 at 2021 7:40 AM

SFC Scott Higgins — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 07:40:29 -0400

Mountains

Response by SPC Timothy Marlow made Sep 16 at 2021 2:50 AM

SPC Timothy Marlow — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 02:50:42 -0400

Maui, Palm Springs.

Response by SFC Richard OConnor made Sep 17 at 2021 8:24 AM

SFC Richard OConnor — Fri, 17 Sep 2021 08:24:20 -0400

Ogunquit, Maine

Response by SPC Jeff Stassin made Sep 21 at 2021 1:09 AM

SPC Jeff Stassin — Tue, 21 Sep 2021 01:09:37 -0400

What's a vacation? A trip to the movies, a window shopping walk around the mall, a 2 hour drive around the metro Plex?

Response by CPT Mary Garrison made Sep 21 at 2021 12:45 PM

CPT Mary Garrison — Tue, 21 Sep 2021 12:45:34 -0400

We visit Pittsburgh, PA, often due to daughter and family living there. It's a beautiful city and we look forward to seeing more of the state as grandchildren grow older. Eager to visit Gettysburg again. Fallingwater was lovely.

Response by PO3 Lora L made Sep 26 at 2021 8:27 PM

PO3 Lora L — Sun, 26 Sep 2021 20:27:58 -0400

Cabo San Lucas!!!! The resort towns in Mexico are the best!

Response by MSgt Mark Bucher made Oct 14 at 2021 6:43 PM

MSgt Mark Bucher — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 18:43:01 -0400

The Netherlands

Response by SGT Richard Webster made Oct 24 at 2021 12:35 PM

SGT Richard Webster — Sun, 24 Oct 2021 12:35:07 -0400

Rome, Italy

Response by PFC William Mower made Oct 24 at 2021 4:05 PM

PFC William Mower — Sun, 24 Oct 2021 16:05:05 -0400

The mountains a wonderful swimming hole in the George Washington National forest in Virginia called Panther Falls

Response by CPL Ryan Thibault made Oct 24 at 2021 4:15 PM

CPL Ryan Thibault — Sun, 24 Oct 2021 16:15:30 -0400

Anywhere in the state of Hawaii is good for me

Response by PO1 Charles A Hover made Nov 1 at 2021 12:51 AM

PO1 Charles A Hover — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 00:51:25 -0400

flordia

Response by Sgt James Houston made Nov 4 at 2021 8:23 PM

Sgt James Houston — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 20:23:18 -0400

North Wildwood New Jersey

Response by PFC Michael Brown made Nov 5 at 2021 5:51 PM

PFC Michael Brown — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 17:51:44 -0400

I loved going to Kauwi, Hawaii.

Response by Amn Elsie Geraldine Farris made Nov 5 at 2021 8:28 PM

Amn Elsie Geraldine Farris — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 20:28:14 -0400

My favorite place for vacation would be Orlando, FL~!

Response by PO2 Steve Crawford made Nov 6 at 2021 1:54 AM

PO2 Steve Crawford — Sat, 06 Nov 2021 01:54:58 -0400

Greece

Response by SSgt Stephanie Howell made Nov 6 at 2021 2:06 AM

SSgt Stephanie Howell — Sat, 06 Nov 2021 02:06:28 -0400

Hawaii, so much to do and see! Or for those lazy days lay on the beach, play in the ocean, or the pool!

Response by SGT Charles Marcinko made Nov 6 at 2021 9:06 PM

SGT Charles Marcinko — Sat, 06 Nov 2021 21:06:35 -0400

My favorite place for vacation was when my wife, kids and I went to London. I was in the army and stationed in Germany and my wife's best friends were stationed at Mildenhall Airbase. We flew over and had a blast seeing all of the historical sites England, Scotland and Wales had to offer as we went all over the countryside. But seeing the soldiers at Buckingham Palace was fantastic and getting the "Beefeater" Sergeant Major to hold my 2 year old daughter for a photo was priceless. Those were probably the best 3 weeks I've ever had while stations in Europe.

Response by CPO Arthur Weinberger made Nov 7 at 2021 6:51 AM

CPO Arthur Weinberger — Sun, 07 Nov 2021 06:51:00 -0500

Mayport Fl. The many run down and homeless camps in America. Knowing how we are neglecting our own and assisting persons from other countries to the tune of billions.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 7 at 2021 9:10 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 07 Nov 2021 21:10:27 -0500

Bellows Air Force Station in Hawaii. But keep quiet about it.

Response by CW4 Bruce Landeg made Nov 9 at 2021 9:45 PM

CW4 Bruce Landeg — Tue, 09 Nov 2021 21:45:34 -0500

Costa Rica

Response by PV2 Leslie Davis made Nov 10 at 2021 5:51 PM

PV2 Leslie Davis — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 17:51:25 -0500

I forgot the question.

Response by SP5 Anthony Kortright made Nov 12 at 2021 12:52 AM

SP5 Anthony Kortright — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 00:52:51 -0500

Hawaii

Response by SSgt Edmond Gaudelli made Nov 14 at 2021 3:51 PM

SSgt Edmond Gaudelli — Sun, 14 Nov 2021 15:51:35 -0500

Florida.

Response by A1C Johnny Green made Nov 18 at 2021 2:45 AM

A1C Johnny Green — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 02:45:56 -0500

What exactly is this vacation thing you are talking about?

Response by CPL Ruben Peters made Nov 21 at 2021 3:39 PM

CPL Ruben Peters — Sun, 21 Nov 2021 15:39:44 -0500

Laughlin, AZ. I like gambling not lots of money just maybe 100 for the weekend, but, the buffets and the river walks make it a nice place to relax.

Response by Daniel Jackson made Nov 26 at 2021 4:15 PM

Daniel Jackson — Fri, 26 Nov 2021 16:15:44 -0500

My favorite place to vacation is anyplace I have not been yet. I would like to see Ireland, Australia, Germany, France and England. Most vacations are spent at home due to family responsibilities, so unable to really travel, and travel for work does not count. So once I am able to vacation and travel, I can revisit this question. Till then I have to say home.

Response by MAJ Elias Balderas made Nov 26 at 2021 5:23 PM

MAJ Elias Balderas — Fri, 26 Nov 2021 17:23:01 -0500

Destin, Florida.

Response by SSgt Frank Howarth made Jan 3 at 2022 6:24 PM

SSgt Frank Howarth — Mon, 03 Jan 2022 18:24:51 -0500

Corolla, NC

Response by CPL ElizaBeth Bell made Jan 16 at 2022 5:14 PM

CPL ElizaBeth Bell — Sun, 16 Jan 2022 17:14:34 -0500

Malta
My dad is from there and we visited in 2007. Such a beautiful place and so proud to say I'm Maltese ❤

Response by SP6 Donnell Patterson made Feb 23 at 2022 6:41 PM

SP6 Donnell Patterson — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 18:41:46 -0500

Destin Florida

Response by SPC Andrew Clark made Mar 1 at 2022 12:08 PM

SPC Andrew Clark — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 12:08:36 -0500

Las Vegas

Response by SSgt Sam Pennock made Mar 11 at 2022 11:45 AM

SSgt Sam Pennock — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 11:45:16 -0500

Hawaii!!!

Response by SGT Robert Martin made Mar 22 at 2022 11:25 AM

SGT Robert Martin — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 11:25:05 -0400

Republic of Panamá

Response by PO3 Patrick Armstrong made Mar 24 at 2022 2:34 PM

PO3 Patrick Armstrong — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 14:34:09 -0400

Alaska via ship

Response by Amn Burt Vanasse made Mar 30 at 2022 12:42 PM

Amn Burt Vanasse — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 12:42:54 -0400

New hampshire

Response by Jack Claussen made Apr 1 at 2022 9:55 PM

Jack Claussen — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 21:55:52 -0400

Montana

Response by SGT David Conaway made Jun 16 at 2022 11:29 AM

SGT David Conaway — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 11:29:47 -0400

The mountains

Response by CPL Christine Antoine made Jun 28 at 2022 12:25 AM

CPL Christine Antoine — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 00:25:51 -0400

My favorite vacation thus far has been with my husband to New York. We went to NYC to sight see , met up some some of our Army friends, showed them around, and then we finished the trip with visiting our families. We both hadn't seen our families in over 10 years and not for happy moments. We met up with friends, we hadn't seen in years. The trip was absolutely perfect in every way besides us wishing for a little more time. We celebrated New Years in the 20/20 club. The trip was one for the books and we marked off a couple bucketlist wants.

Response by PVT Kathleen Vargas made Jul 28 at 2022 5:20 PM

PVT Kathleen Vargas — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 17:20:32 -0400

In my own hometown of Houston Texas we have everything here the weather is beautiful and so are the beaches

Response by SFC David Reid, M.S, PHR, SHRM-CP, DTM made Aug 19 at 2022 7:11 PM

SFC David Reid, M.S, PHR, SHRM-CP, DTM — Fri, 19 Aug 2022 19:11:26 -0400

I can't wait!

Response by SFC David Reid, M.S, PHR, SHRM-CP, DTM made Aug 19 at 2022 9:41 PM

SFC David Reid, M.S, PHR, SHRM-CP, DTM — Fri, 19 Aug 2022 21:41:00 -0400

My favorite Islas Vegas.

Response by Cpl Paul Carachilo made Aug 25 at 2022 9:12 PM

Cpl Paul Carachilo — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 21:12:22 -0400

Boca Raton Flordia

Response by SGT Jason Traxler made Aug 26 at 2022 10:02 AM

SGT Jason Traxler — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 10:02:45 -0400

Siesta Keys

Response by SFC David Reid, M.S, PHR, SHRM-CP, DTM made Aug 26 at 2022 10:30 AM

SFC David Reid, M.S, PHR, SHRM-CP, DTM — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 10:30:31 -0400

Las Vegas

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 26 at 2022 8:32 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 20:32:00 -0400

Bahamas

Response by SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL made Sep 10 at 2022 5:55 AM

SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL — Sat, 10 Sep 2022 05:55:11 -0400

thanks for sharing

Response by Sgt James Harris made Oct 2 at 2022 3:55 PM

Sgt James Harris — Sun, 02 Oct 2022 15:55:58 -0400

Within the continential US I love vacationing near family: Washington State, and Florida. Otherwise, health allows, Maui Hawaii and surrounding Islands.

Response by PFC Edgar Mosier made Oct 4 at 2022 4:07 PM

PFC Edgar Mosier — Tue, 04 Oct 2022 16:07:10 -0400

I am a staycationer.
I like visiting other areas, however, like Dorothy Gale is oft quoted, "There's no place like home.", which is where the heart is, normally.

Response by PO3 David Roadman made Oct 8 at 2022 2:52 AM

PO3 David Roadman — Sat, 08 Oct 2022 02:52:35 -0400

Port Charlotte, Florida

Response by SSgt Larry Ogwin made Jan 3 at 2023 10:11 AM

SSgt Larry Ogwin — Tue, 03 Jan 2023 10:11:14 -0500

Carribbean beaches

Response by PFC Marcus Buckner made Jan 14 at 2023 7:57 AM

PFC Marcus Buckner — Sat, 14 Jan 2023 07:57:15 -0500

St. Louis Missouri The Best Chinese Food Ever!

Response by CAPT Thu Luu made Jun 30 at 2023 11:11 AM

CAPT Thu Luu — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 11:11:49 -0400

Japan

Response by SSgt Mary Dungan made Jul 29 at 2023 6:27 PM

SSgt Mary Dungan — Sat, 29 Jul 2023 18:27:58 -0400

My favorite place to go is anywhere cruise ships go! My dream is a transatlantic cruise.

Response by Dan Haines made Sep 1 at 2023 5:47 AM

Dan Haines — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 05:47:07 -0400

It's nice to see the engagement in this thread, even though it's from a couple of years ago. Sharing favorite vacation spots is always a fun way to exchange travel ideas and inspire one another. While the sweepstakes event has ended and the winners have been chosen, the conversation about great vacation destinations remains timeless.
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Response by Shrine Wakana made Dec 26 at 2023 12:17 PM

Shrine Wakana — Tue, 26 Dec 2023 12:17:24 -0500

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Response by MSG Tony Pendley made Dec 28 at 2023 10:41 PM

MSG Tony Pendley — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 22:41:12 -0500

Pensacola Beach, FL. HOME OF THE blue Angels, an outstanding Air Force museum, the prettiest white sand beaches, plenty of sunshine

Response by Mark Kent made Jan 25 at 2024 1:27 AM

Mark Kent — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 01:27:06 -0500

I appreciate the heads-up about the remoteness and potential wrecker bills – definitely, something to keep in mind when exploring an off-the-beaten-path.
As for me, I'm actually thinking of taking a short break and heading to Aguila de Osa, Costa Rica. It's always exciting to discover new places, and I've heard amazing things about this spot. The idea of exploring lush rainforests and pristine beaches has me daydreaming already.
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Response by SR Justice Caswell made Feb 19 at 2024 7:09 PM

SR Justice Caswell — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 19:09:15 -0500

Puerto Rico or home with family