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1.) Enjoy the views

2.) Order fruity drinks

3.) Go make-up free

4.) Don’t be afraid to get your feet wet

5.) Get lost in a book

6.) Don’t forget about breakfast

7.) Stop to smell the flowers

7.) Wear a floppy hat – trust me, this is key

8.) Indulge — now is not the time to count calories, especially when it comes to homemade chips and desserts

9.) This includes the bread basket

10.) Trust your pilot – he knows more than you, I promise

11.) Spend it with the love of your life

For those of you who don’t have the time or the dough to take long vacations, read my post on STAYCATIONS – they’re just as wonderful!

How do you relax on YOUR vacations?

17 Responses to “Try it – How to relax on vacation – PUERTO RICO UPDATE!”

1. VeggieGirl said:

   You totally epitomized relaxation and a wonderful time!

   Posted on July 20, 2010 at 9:54 am | Reply
2. Tina said:

   So beautiful there! And I usually don’t wear makeup on vacations either!

   Posted on July 20, 2010 at 10:03 am | Reply
3. Ann @ Appalachian Appetites said:

   Oh you look so beautiful. Looks like you had a great time. I’m only a wee-bit jealous

   Posted on July 20, 2010 at 10:23 am | Reply
4. alexa - cleveland's a plum said:

   looks like you and j-ho had a wonderful time!!

   Posted on July 20, 2010 at 10:27 am | Reply
5. Emily said:

   Wow – it looks like you had such a great time!!! Vacation to me can be summed up with just living, laughing and enjoying time with the one(s) you love!!!!

   Posted on July 20, 2010 at 10:30 am | Reply
6. Lisa @ I'm an Okie said:

   You look great make up free! I cant wait to read about your staycations–going there now!

   Posted on July 20, 2010 at 10:33 am | Reply
7. Shanna (shannalikebanana.wordpress.com) said:

   You look great sans makeup!

   Posted on July 20, 2010 at 10:43 am | Reply
8. Run Sarah said:

   Great post – looks like an amazing vacation!

   Posted on July 20, 2010 at 11:23 am | Reply
9. Bite Buff said:

   Ugh, now I am just dying for our Bahamas trip in December! Looks like you guys had a great time. Welcome back!

   Posted on July 20, 2010 at 2:49 pm | Reply
10. Rebecca @ How the Cookies Crumble said:

    Looks like such a great trip! I like to wear big floppy hats too!

    Posted on July 20, 2010 at 4:18 pm | Reply
11. Kaz said:

    You’re so beautiful! You don’t need make-up!

    Your vacay sounds wonderful. I can’t wait to hear more. =)

    Posted on July 20, 2010 at 7:25 pm | Reply
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13. allison said:

    my friends have been to Puerto Rico several times and loved it. Your pictures are great.

    Posted on July 21, 2010 at 9:50 am | Reply
14. shelly@campinggirlchronicals said:

    I read a lot of vacation… it is so nice to sit under a tree and lose yourself in a story.
    Your pics are beautiful!

    Posted on July 22, 2010 at 6:19 pm | Reply
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