Comparing Beach Vacation and City Vacation

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Where to go on vacation is a popular conundrum in many households every year. People enjoy going out of town to relieve stress and get away from work for a short time. The beach and the city are both great places to vacation. They are both open anytime of the year. It depends on what you want to accomplish where you should decide to go. I hope the next few paragraphs help you make that tough decision easier.

The items you need to bring with you can differ between the beach and the city but it can also be the same. At the beach you need to bring bathing suits and surf boards. At the beach you want to bring shorts and tank tops. While in the city it is wise to bring comfortable shoes and a jacket. The city you should bring shorts and comfortable shirts as well as dress clothes if you plan on attending a Broadway show or a musical or even go out to a nice restaurant. In the city and the beach if you want to do things outdoors you should bring sunscreen and shoes. In both places it is wise to bring cash for public transportation but different types are available in both places. And of course you will need to always bring your own toiletries.

The major difference between the city and the beach are the types of activities you can do. At the beach you can surf, relax on the beach, go for a boat ride to see dolphins or other forms of marine life, and build sand castles. In the city you can see museums, art galleries, theaters and plays. Both the beach and the city have attractions such as aquariums and historical places. It depends on how much you know and want to know about the area. Also there are the iconic scenes to see. In the city you can see lots of beautiful buildings, street vendors and the iconic yellow ta...

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.... It is used frequently in both situations as a normal mode of transportation. At the beach you will have cars, boats, bicycles, and the occasional community bus or trolley. In the city people travel by taxi, bus, and the subway. Depending on the time of day it can be very hard to catch a taxi or find a seat on the subway, though.

By comparing and contrasting vacationing at the beach and in the city using items to bring with you, things to do, and the pace of life in both places I hope to have helped you make an informed decision on your vacation. As we have now discussed the beach and the city can be very much alike but also worlds apart. Whether you want the relaxation of the beach or the arts of the city, it is your decision to make. I hope I have given you the facts to make an informed decision. Go on and plan the vacation of you and your families dream.

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