Originally Posted by
darthbimmer
Well, I'm not a type-A personality. Not even close. And I know how to relax. I relax around home quite frequently. The issue for me is finding enjoyment in doing nothing when I'm spending significant sums of money and precious vacation days in an exotic location surrounded by countless exciting things to see and do. Just sit there and read? I can do that the other 358 days of the year!
Same here. Went to Punta Cana on a grad trip and despite multiple excursions and plenty of friends around I was bored by day 2 from inactivity. Also took a 2 day break on Ko Samui on a hectic 6 week SE Asia trip thinking I'd like to just relax on the beach. Booooored. I don't really drink either so that takes away the biggest activity. Love to read but it's better on a plane or train while going somewhere new or in bed after an exhausting day scouring a new locale with something to see besides a beach and luxury resort miles from any authentic interesting experiences. I can sit on my couch all day and enjoy it but using my vacation time and money to go to an exotic place, I want and need to spend every minute possible seeing new things and explore.