My Winter Vacation

Essay by saturn28High School, 12th gradeA+, November 2004

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With the cold weather and lack of sunny days we experience in the winter, a person can become depressed after a few months. Some enjoy winter sports, but I am not one of them. The cold and damp seems to penetrate into my bones. Salt and sand from the roads make everything outside look dirty and dreary. A winter vacation to Florida can be a great way to escape the cold weather, relax, and be adventurous.

Last winter my wife and I went to Palm Beach, Florida. As soon as we got off the plane, we could feel the warmth on our faces. The average daytime temperature was 75 degrees Fahrenheit. The average temperature overnight was 60 degrees. The sun shone six out of the seven days we were there. We stayed at an oceanfront resort. In the afternoon we would go down and relax at the beach. Ten in the evening was a good time to relax at the pool.

At that time, the crowds were gone, so we could take a private dip in the pool and hot tub. We enjoyed a few quiet evening dinners at one of the local ocean front seafood restaurants. And on Thursday night our resort held a poolside barbeque with live entertainment.

We also enjoyed going for morning and evening walks at the marina. We were able to look over the docks and see African Cichlids which were 10 times the size of the ones that I have in my aquarium. A lot of deep-sea fishing boats were docked, so it was interesting watching them come and go. There was also a nice seaside restaurant that served great seafood.

The scenery in Palm Beach is beautiful. From the Oceanside mansions with their tropical landscaped yards, to the entertainment district with its pastel...