What's Your Dream Vacation?

My hubby and I play this game a lot, especially when travelling in the car together. What would you do if money was no object? My answer is always the same: TRAVEL to places I long to go. His is to have toys, lots of toys and to see LOTs of Cardinal ballgames. It's that time of year when people start their summer vacations. Instead of asking "where are you going this summer?" My question is "If money were no object, where would you go on vacation?" I have three places I would love to travel.

The first being Italy. I would love to travel throughout the whole entire country. I would take weeks, months, whatever it takes to see it all. There is so much history, charm and fresh air about Italy, I almost melt wanting to be there. Florence, Rome, Pisa, Capri, Tuscany and many more. The rolling hillsides, the olive trees, the poppies, the fresh pasta, the art and the naps in the afternoon make me think I was born in the wrong place. Movies like Under the Tuscan Sun embellish romanticism swooning me to believe I could really be like Frances. I could fly by the seat of my pants, purchase a

home in unknown land and make it mine. I could see myself sitting in this pretty atrium.

Now to my second choice, Greece. When I was in the eighth grade, our english teacher introduced Greek Mythology. I have to be honest, I hate to read it. But I love to hear the stories told from the perspective of the storyteller. I was mesmerized, imagining the Greek Gods taking charge. Curiosity pulled me to look up the country in the encyclopedia (remember those?). I thought the island was absolutely beautiful.

The starch white homes and building sitting against the blue sea. They mysterious Parthenon sits regally atop the Acropolis of Athens. An ultimate tribute to Athena.

The beaches of Skiathos look heavenly. I would love to lay on the white, sandy beaches. The Greek Gods could muse me for the afternoon.

Last, but definitely not least, my choice is Hawaii.

Need I say more?

So if money were no object where would you go on vacation? Remember, money and time is all you have? Sweet summer dreams...