Imperial Valley press., 1937-04-04
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IA /ITH the whole world before
w us, and an endless variety of
pleasures to be enjoyed, the matter
of selecting vacation environment
often becomes a matter of great
indecision.
First it is where to go, then what
to wear. And because even the
most inspiring sightseeing can be
ruined if inappropriate clothes are
worn, it is rudimentary common
sense to put off wardrobe shopping
until the vacation destination is ac-
tually decided upon
If you are one of those persons
who is refreshed by the hurry and
excitement of constant travelling,
then you may plan on travelling a
nconsiderable distance within the
ime allotted. On the other hand,
tender nerves which require the
healing influence of solitude and
absence of the din and disconcert-
ing happenings incident to trans
portation, no matter how we'll or
dered, should go quickly and quietly
to a suitable place of seclusion,
and there spend as many restful
days as possible.
Investigate the climatic condi-
tions in unknown countries or dis
tricts that are to be part of a pro-
jected vacation. Adverse weather
ruins tour, and it is surprising
how nature plays tricks in connec-
ton with seasonal conditions as we
in America have come to expect
with the turn of the months. There
are months of rain, months of heat,
and months of wind, which if en-
countered during a vacation will
most certainly prove to be a bar
rier to sightseeing.
Travel may be economical or
lavish; that is entirely up to the
individual. But it is far better to
curtail a portion of ones vacation
trip rather than put up with all
sorts of inconvenience because of
too stringent budget.
Feminine noses usually go sky
high when a husband mutters be-
meath his breath to the effect that
he would like to spend his vaca-
ton away in the woods alone. Yet
in the average case, a separation
of those joined by the holy bonds
of matrimony is just what is re-
quired to give both members of
he union a much-needed rest from
each other. Outdoor husbands
should be turned loose at least once
year to wander where they will.
There is also the problem of TAX
ing young children on vacations
If the youngsters can be left in
proper hands, the change usually
works out to the advantage of all.
But if it is the mothers tempera-
ment to constantly worry when
away from her brood, she might
just as well take them along as she
will have no real rest if her mind
is troubled about their health and
safety.
Getting away from familiar
scenes and personalities is always
beneficial, and the good effects last
long after trip is over. The more
times the element of surprise is
allowed to break up a vacation
journey the more stimulating the
experience. This means not too set
a schedule beforehand Too much
dreaming and planning will fire.
quently bear fruit in disillusion-
ment.
Above all, and this is the advice
of veteran travellers, don't try to
travel in a suitcase, or even a pair
of suitcases, if the journey is at
all protracted. The only exception
to this rule is for those who fly
and are forced to travel as light
as possible; and eyen then it is
easy to have adequate luggage for
warded by rail or water