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25, June 2012 Camping or Resort
I have always wondered what would be the difference between camping at a state park and a resort vacation. I looked into two different vacations that a family might enjoy, comparing the difference between what it would take to prepare for, the prices for a week and what is offered with both.
Primitive camping consists of a tent, fire ring and a picnic table. Families usually cook on the fire ring and bring food. There is no television, couch, air conditioning or even a soft bed. A bathroom is provided fairly close to a camp site, usually in walking distance. All of the supplies that are needed should be brought with the camper.
With a resort, it is a room that has a bed or beds, a bathroom, electricity, a television and air conditioning. Packages for a resort can include dining (three meals a day), vehicle rental and entertainment packages. Usually, all families have to bring is clothes.
Initially, for comparing pricing of both destinations a person has to narrow the search. Primitive camping at a state park for a six night, seven day trip would be roughly $120.00 for up to six people. However, a family of four Disney resort trip for a week stay would be $2,150.00 (Disney). These prices do not include the cost of travel. The Disney price includes tickets to the amusement parks for all seven days.
Next I was looking at activities between the trips for families to enjoy together. Many parks offer fun things to do in the campground, like mini golf courses, basketball courts, volleyball courts, horseshoe courts, or tetherball (Ohio state parks). Some state parks have
Compare/Contrast Essay
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25, June 2012 Camping or Resort
I have always wondered what would be the difference between camping at a state park and a resort vacation. I looked into two different vacations that a family might enjoy, comparing the difference between what it would take to prepare for, the prices for a week and what is offered with both.
Primitive camping consists of a tent, fire ring and a picnic table. Families usually cook on the fire ring and bring food. There is no television, couch, air conditioning or even a soft bed. A bathroom is provided fairly close to a camp site, usually in walking distance. All of the supplies that are needed should be brought with the camper.
With a resort, it is a room that has a bed or beds, a bathroom, electricity, a television and air conditioning. Packages for a resort can include dining (three meals a day), vehicle rental and entertainment packages. Usually, all families have to bring is clothes.
Initially, for comparing pricing of both destinations a person has to narrow the search. Primitive camping at a state park for a six night, seven day trip would be roughly $120.00 for up to six people. However, a family of four Disney resort trip for a week stay would be $2,150.00 (Disney). These prices do not include the cost of travel. The Disney price includes tickets to the amusement parks for all seven days.
Next I was looking at activities between the trips for families to enjoy together. Many parks offer fun things to do in the campground, like mini golf courses, basketball courts, volleyball courts, horseshoe courts, or tetherball (Ohio state parks). Some state parks have
Cited: "Ohio State Parks - Campgrounds." Ohio State Parks - Campgrounds. N.p., n.d. Web. 23 June 2012. . "Walt Disney World Vacations." Vacation Packages. N.p., n.d. Web. 23 June 2012. .