Vacation Spots

Vacation Spots Vacation in paradise is the most important event in one’s life and every place in the world, people find a glorious space where a family can bond and enjoy the time that they have being together. A family is given two vacation spots to choose, Destin, Florida which is local and the other is Palma Resort which is in Surigao, Philippines. Both vacation spots have similarities, the family will face a lot of challenges vacationing outside the United States rather than vacationing locally. One important difference in vacationing between Destin, Florida and Palma Resort is the venue or location. Vacationing in Destin, Florida requires on a family to drive and a choice to fly to reach their destination while going to Palma Resort, Surigao, Philippines, and a family can go there by flying and no other way is available. The family also will be safe to venture around the city while vacationing locally while in Palma Resort the family is only safe if they stay within the boundaries of the resort otherwise safety is at your own risk. Another difference between vacationing locally in Destin, Florida and Palma Resort is the cost that will come up. Vacationing in Destin, Florida, the cost would be minimal and affordable among middle class family. The family can also use their own car to travel to reach their
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Vacation Spots
Thesis: Both vacation spots are amazing, but staying within the borders of the United States is better than dealing with international complications
I. Venue
A. Destin
1. Can be driven to
2. Within United States border
3. Safe to venture
B. Surigao, Philippines
1. Have to fly
2. Outside the United States-SW Asia
3. Safe within the boundaries of the resort but not outside.
II. Cost
A. Destin
1. Affordable for family vacation
2. Usage of family car
3. Travel tax not imposed
B. Surigao, Philippines
1. High Cost
2. Rental Car or Van
3. Travel Tax imposed
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III. Travel Time/Food
A. Destin
1. It takes 14 hours drive time
2. Dishes are familiar/American Food
3. Familiar Hospitality
B. Surigao, Philippines
1. It takes 19 hours fly time to reach the Philippines and another 2 hours fly time to reach Island and additional 2 hours drive time to destination.
2. Native Dishes/Filipino dishes
3. Unfamiliar hospitality or customs.