Paris - The City of Lights

Well, I didn't make it to Paris this summer. My fantasy vacation took me other places. But I did just run across a wonderful book that took me back to the City of Lights. I'm sharing a few pages here to show you the dramatic photographs included in this wonderful book.

I own too many books on Paris, so I can't keep this one. But you should think about adding it to your collection. I've listed it here.

Next Stop on my Fantasy Vacation - Japan.

Now that I have Hawaii out of my system. I'm moving on to Japan. I figure the Japanese need some tourist dollars and I can help. At least with my fantasy budget, I can blow some serious fantasy dollars. 

Japan's tradtional culture is fascinating. We were there a few years ago and were blown away by the mix of old and new. Nowhere is it more confusing than in the old capital, Kyoto.  Drink a cup of coffee at Starbucks and then you walk back on the street to see pretty ladies in their traditional Kimonos. Just like this postcard depicts View the card..

Hawaii, Here I Come. A Fantasy Vacation Destination

Have you been to Hawaii? Well, come along with me. Its the next destination on my Summer 2011 Fantasy Vacation Itinerary. Take one look at these island ads from the 1960s and you will know why I'm heading off to the beach. I want to be tanned, rested and relaxed.

After all the rain and cold weather we've had of late, I need a total change of pace.  I don't think Pan Am is still flying but I'll get there somehow.  Buy me a ticket to ride.

Next Stop on My Fan-Cation: Cheyenne Wyoming - Frontier Days

Since this vacation is really just a fantasy, I can go anywhere, anytime.  I'd like to do things in some natural sequence, so I decided since I was already in Wyoming, I'd stop in to see the rodeo at Frontier Days.  Has anyone been?

I went years ago and it was so much fun.  Clowns and cowboys and rodeo princesses. The whole nine yards.We did get a comment on the blog that there are just a few select activities going on in Cheyenne.

One person posted that her most memorable moment was the sight of tumbleweeds drifting by.  I say, that is a good demonstration of a laid back atnosphere. Perfect for vacation time!

This Summer I'm Going on a Fan-cation

Last summer we had a stay-cation like so many others. I hate to repeat myself.  Since we don't have the money to travel, I thought why let that stop me.  I'll just take virtual trips to all my fantasy destinations.  I already have the postcards to send home.  And hey, I'm already home. Saves me postage. 

I'm putting together my itinerary right now and am open to suggestions. Where is your fantasy destination?

For sure, I'm going to Paris.  I'd like to go back to Stockholm, its beautiful this time of year.  Maybe I can squeeze in a trip to Napa Valley, too.

So many places, and so little time.  Drop me a line with your suggestions.