You’ve worked hard all year, and now that summer is here, you want to enjoy your time off with your friends and loved ones. You might not have
time nor
funds to travel to a faraway destination, but at
same time,
thought of more barbeques and museum trips isn’t exactly taking your breath away!The Internet offers an easy way to look for fun, local activities that don’t require loads of expensive gas, from
comfort of your own home. Private recreation vendors and civic organizations in your area provide everything from ocean kayaking and paintball to wine tasting and salsa lessons, and in many cases, you can purchase tickets or vouchers online. Here are a few questions to consider as you select that perfect summer activity:
*Is your goal knowledge accumulation, personal development, or purely fun? Do you want this activity to be a learning experience where you have to do a little bit of work, or are you content to just kick back and enjoy it? Don’t forget to survey
others in your group to see what they think!
*What size group are you planning to go with? Ask about
amount of personal attention each participant will receive. An activity like surfing or golf requires substantial instruction, especially if you’ve never done it before!
*Is
activity something everyone can enjoy? Consider
ages and characteristics of
people in your party. Will you be bringing children or someone with a medical condition or disability? Find out in advance if there are restrictions on
activity and make sure that everyone in
group will be willing and able to participate.