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My Favorite Vacation Essay

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St. Thomas My favorite vacation spot is St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands. I have been there ten times and every time has affected me in different aspects. Each year that I have gone, I have discovered something new that makes me never want to leave. The people, food, and culture are all so unique because I do not witness it on an every day basis. In the islands there are unique sights, sounds, and smells that let me know I am away from home relaxing and enjoying vacation with family. When we first get to St. Thomas and are ready to finally get off the airplane, it is not like a normal airplane where we walk through a tunnel to get to the airport. We get to do this really cool thing where we walk down a set of portable stairs to get off of the airplane and then walk to the airport. It almost feels like I am in a dream with the harsh winds from the propeller blowing against my face and making my hair a big, crazy mess. When I look to the left all I can see is the bright, crystal clear Caribbean water. On the right, there are tons of beautifully built houses all along the green mountains. Getting off the airplane and seeing these sights get me excited knowing that a thrilling vacation has started. I have never heard of this anywhere else other than St. Thomas, but when people are driving and they want to say thank you, they honk at you. For example, if someone lets us over, into their lane, we would honk at them to say thank you. Another sound that I enjoy hearing in

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