Years ago we bought a Marriott timeshare. (I know, only suckers buy timeshares...) It has actually worked out pretty well for us! We've exchanged it every year for a nice vacation and the Marriott condo units are spacious, comfortable, and well-furnished. Most years we have exchanged into Hawaii, last two years to Aruba, and once we exchanged for a week in Scotland. Next year we're considering exchanging to Malaga and seeing what we can see of that part of Spain.

We have generally taken a "relaxing" vacation and a more intensive historical/cultural vacation each year. The relaxing vacations have been the Hawaii and Aruba trips. Our historical/cultural touring has taken us to Europe several times - our favorite was a fantastic 10 days we spent in Switzerland and Munich a few years ago. Also did a great trip around Germany which included Christmas markets - brrrr, cold but lots of fun. Went to Hong Kong a few years ago, where one of Grant's brothers lives.

We also try and fit in the occasional weekend trip - San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, Las Vegas, San Diego are all favorites. Grant is a huge auto racing fan so he takes in a few races each year, mainly Nascar. (We are going to Indianapolis for the Nascar race this August - well, not my first choice for a trip, but...)

In short we love traveling and experiencing new things. Our wish list is lengthy. If only we had more time and money!

Dena