Exploring the Difference Between Vacations and Trips

Travels and vacations are two different experiences that can be enjoyed in different ways. While a trip is often planned with a purpose in mind, a vacation is more about the experience. A trip gives you memories in a new place, while a vacation allows you to relax and enjoy those memories as they are created. Trips usually involve detailed itineraries, while vacations are more about taking a break from the responsibilities of everyday life.

My husband and I decided to go on trips rather than vacations for our honeymoon. We flew on hold, stayed in a hotel with holes in the wall, and ate ham and cheese sandwiches from the corner store every day for lunch. We had an amazing time, but it was definitely a trip rather than a vacation.

If you're staying in a place with a kitchen, it's not a vacation. If you have to buy groceries or load or unload a dishwasher, it's a trip. If there is a pack and play in your room, it's also a trip. If you're going to see a fort or visit an aquarium, it's definitely a trip.

Some trips have travel elements and vacation elements. It all depends on what you want from your time away. You can go on vacation or travel and no one judges you, but you have to know beforehand what you want from your time away.

In the end, your journey is what you make of it. You can make it as relaxing or as adventurous as you want. The most important decision is where you are going to have dinner! To better prepare for your time out, take a look at this handy guide to determine whether you're going on vacation or traveling, and set your expectations accordingly.