Mexico, Paris or Italy

September 27, 2005 – 8:02 am

Posted Under: travel

Traveling Oui Paris?

I’m torn, almost like a love triangle. I am going on vacation. I desperately need one right now. It’s a birthday gift to me and husby because we’re both December babies. He probably doesn’t care if we go or not, but traveling is really the only thing that stimulates my creativity and I haven’t done it in far too long (no wonder I have been seriously lacking in the productivity department lately). Problem is I’m not sure exactly where I want to go. I’m currently working on a book that could benefit from me visiting Paris, not to mention mega Gucci is there too {grin} which is one of my favorite brands. The rich melt-in-your-mouth pastries that are guaranteed to put an extra 5-10 pounds on my hips (that I cannot afford) are rumored to be not too shabby either. Then there’s Italy. Ah, Italiano! Il Postino really set that idea off for me. The cinematography in the movie was crisp and the location so scenic that I’m dying to go there and take it all in. Mexico, well, I’ve been three times, but I still love it and its probably the most affordable out of three. I just want to go somewhere where I’ll actually rest and not come back needing a vacation from the vacation–you know what I mean? That’s senseless to need a vacation from the vacation. Something, however, tells me that if I go to Paris I’ll be shopping and eating all day long. Italy? Same thing, especially since I love garlic and Italian food in general. Mexico, I think I’ve been enough times and seen things like the Mayan ruins and been to La Isla Mujeres already so I can probably lounge and enjoy the parasailing and the local merchants that sell those Mexican blankets that I’m so fond of without getting carried away with shopping. Anyway. I’m still not sure of my decision. The trip probably won’t be until early 2006 but stay tuned. I’m going some place out of the immediate vicinity, that one thing is for absolutely certain…I’m way past needing it.


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  1. 32 Responses to “Mexico, Paris or Italy”

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    Have you been to Spain? My husband and I have been invited early next year and I hope we can afford it. It would be good to get out. My hubby has never been abroad. I grew up in Africa and fortunately my parents took us all over the place. South Africa is a wonderful vacation place too.
    Whatever you decide, I’m sure it will get your creative juices going again.

    By hapee2bnapee on Sep 27, 2005


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    Spain could be amazing! I went to Mexico a couple of years ago. The resort was beautiful but off the resort was like a 3rd world country. People were begging for money and trying to sell us stuff at crazy high prizes. Didn’t care for that. I have always lusted for the great, the infamous…..PARIS!!!! The city is rich in culture (art, music, archetecture), the cuisine is phenominal!!! Then, there is the fact that it’s a fashion capital. You can get Christian Dior dirt cheap. HANDS DOWN!! GO TO PARIE!!!

    By JAZZ on Sep 27, 2005


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    I’ve always wanted to go to Italy myself. I’m planning on doing so next year, hopefully when I go on my honeymoon. I’ve always pictured myself in some villa in Tuscany.

    By Nikki on Sep 27, 2005


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    It looks like you already have your answer. Mexico seems like it’s easier on the pocketbook, and you’ll get to relax. All are great choices though! I have yet to go to Italy and Paris. Maybe I should stop saying I’m gonna go one day and actually plan to go. :roll:

    By Chevonne on Sep 27, 2005


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    It has always been my dream to visit Italy. I would love nothing more than to take in its breath taking landscape. Southern Italy, Northern Italy - I here they are completly different. Sometime I watch foreign films w/ sub-titles on BRAVO. The Italian films are always off the rocker. They got drama.

    I think I would damn near have an orgasm if I were to put just one pinkytoe into the Mediterranean sea. And the shoes . . . OMFG . . . the shoes ! I love Italian couture. But it is extra pricey though. Which is the main reason I have not been. But I still have some living to do . . .

    After Italy, my next dream vacation would be Thailand. However, I’m not as thrilled about visiting since the Tsunami hit. Yikes!

    By Angelique on Sep 27, 2005


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    I always go to Coney Island in Brooklyn… Yeah, yeah I know its not no fancy, schmancy foreign country… but it’s pretty close.. You got the Word’s Famous Nathan’s hot dog… complete with the yellow/brown mustard. You can ride the rickety old Cyclone…. that in itself is more dangerous and death defying than bungy jumping or sky diving. There’s something for everybody. :wink:

    By R7Soulbrotha on Sep 27, 2005


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    I understand the need for recuperation. The beau and I have been discussing the same thing. Matter of fact, the Mayan ruins is on our list, so I guess we will be heading toward Mexico. We’re looking to take a weeklong cruise. I can’t wait to get away. Good luck in deciding. All the places you named are nice destinations.

    By Yolanda on Sep 27, 2005


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    eww i just got back fmr mexico… it’s so dirty… with dirty old men that grab you and…. blah… i don’t want to think about it any more.

    By pinksandroses on Sep 27, 2005


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    oh my god look how beautiful it looks in here..
    Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh
    so nice..
    m

    By chele on Sep 27, 2005


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    You would love Spain, the most beautiful country in the world. I’ve been to Mexico and Italy but its no comparison to Spain. Italy is the ultimate place for old classic romance, so I guess it all depends on what you’re looking in the end.

    By awwsoulReal on Sep 27, 2005


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    HEY
    yeah i can’t wait to visit Mexico…I hear they have beautiful silver jewelry(which I am addicted to) But Spain!
    Girl! Spain is th ish…at least if you love seafood like me (mariscos) you’ll love the food, the nightclubs,Barcelona (think shopping)…there are some nice quaint towns…overall for me was the Mediterranean and the food…think about it.
    Whatever you choose have the best possible time and luv up on your hunny. :oops:
    smooches!

    By Chan on Sep 27, 2005


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    Lucky you. Ever been to Amsterdam? While my next vacation will probably be to Vegas since my ma lives there, my true goal is Amsterdam. You may dig it too.

    By Count on Sep 27, 2005


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    My vote is for Italy.

    By Brea on Sep 27, 2005


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    ITALY luv. Nuff said… the folks in Paris hate on Americans. Ugly story, maybe I’ll blog about it one day. And you’ve been to May-Hee-Koh 3 times. Do Italy. And may the 2 of you enjoy yahselvez… :razz:

    By Frank on Sep 27, 2005


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    Greetings! Paris is a dirty city. Of course having your husby with you will guarantee that you enjoy all the postcard sites (Eiffel Tower, etc.) Go beyond the tourist attractions and enjoy the people. Sip some wine, eat some cheese, etc.
    I’ve heard two sides to visiting beautiful Mexico. I walked across the border (after driving from San Antonio) and found it a great experience walking with people dying to get to America. I so enjoyed the local crafts and seeing people in their lively hoods. On the flip side of visiting Mexico is going to all the beautiful tourist spots and enjoying the architecture, the cuisine, etc. So gone back to a familiar place! :)
    I regret not visiting Italy when I was stationed in Germany for 5 years. I’ve only heard great stories from those that have lived there (American GIs). Of course it might just be COLD in Europe at that time of year but we know you sport that rabbit fur. lol Thanks for letting me have an opinion. Adios!

    By scag! on Sep 27, 2005


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    Italy

    By Abeni on Sep 27, 2005


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    I say gay pari’, except sans the gay (I won’t touch that). I think a trip to Europe would rock! The wife and I just saw some Tuscany movie last weekend, and although I don’t think I’d like to live there, I’d love to visit.

    By Brotha Buck on Sep 27, 2005


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    I would love to go to ANY of the locations that you’re considering. A real vacation sounds good right about now. I know you will enjoy wherever you decide to go. A change of scenery is always refreshing.

    By LivingSingle on Sep 28, 2005


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    I will go with Italy and bring me something nice when you get back. LOL :razz:

    By Stone on Sep 28, 2005


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    Dude, go to Spain…Spain is funky, plus you can hop down to Morocco and become addicted, like moi!

    Thanks for stopping by!

    By Laylah on Sep 28, 2005


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    Lucky you! I would go Italian! I love the food! What about the Greek Islands? I want to go there!! Any where you pick will be just great!

    By Myrah on Sep 28, 2005


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    OMG!!!
    I love this look.
    It’s fitting to such royalty:wink:.
    :mrgreen: I’m green with envy.

    So, I’d say anything involving Europe, uz you can visit all the places. Italy, France, Spain, etc. Mexico! YUCK!! It is right there, and you can go whenever. I don’t think I would ever go though.

    By No_Puzzy on Sep 28, 2005


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    Hey, Having lived 11 years in Europe but majority of that time in Italy you can’t go wrong there, shopping (Verona, Milan) Beaches, historical sites (Rome, Vicenzia, Florence) and you could travel Spain, and France from there.

    By Khalli-Vegas on Sep 28, 2005


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    whatsoever you choose have a safe trip

    By satin doll on Sep 28, 2005


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    i have always wanted to see france and italy. germany is pretty high on the list, too.

    i think mexico would be a cop out since you have been there 3 times….

    By k on Sep 28, 2005


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    I vote for Italy as well…it looks so beautiful on TV and in pictures…..:lol:

    By Dee-Dee on Sep 28, 2005


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    don’t listen to my last comment… i had just come back from a missions trip in mexico where i was extremely dirty for a week straight… really l rather like mexico, but it’s so close to the united states go somewhere else… that’s just mine opinion though!

    By pinksandroses on Sep 28, 2005


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    VIVE’ MEXICO!!!!

    if you know you will get more rest……go to Mexico

    By dee on Sep 28, 2005


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    i have two friends who just did trips separately to italy and both loved it

    By jdid on Sep 28, 2005


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    Ohhh tough one. I say spain I heard its beautiful….I have been to mexico at it was fun.

    By Echo on Sep 28, 2005


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    oh you are so lucky, I could sure use a vacation right now!! Defentely go to Europe, you could alwayz go to Paris and Italy if you can’t decide! :lol: Good luck!

    By Jenny on Sep 28, 2005


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    I went to Paris last February. It was wonderful, even in the dead of winter.

    Now that’s saying something. I took so many pics, i’m such a tourist. Well don’t take my word for it, my pics are on shutterfly.

    http://share.shutterfly.com/osi.jsp?i=EeEt3LhyxbuSA

    http://share.shutterfly.com/osi.jsp?i=EeEt3LhyxbuLg

    By Altaviese on Oct 7, 2005


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