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clothes during boot camp vacation?

Hi everyone,

I’ll be going to USMC boot camp October 18th. I graduate January 14th and get my 10 days vacation after that. My recruiter told me to just go to boot camp with the clothes on my back because everything will be issued to me. I live in hawaii and have to fly to san diego for MCRD. During my 10 days vacation I plan on staying in utah with a friend so I’ll only have the clothes on my back from before I left for boot camp. Will i get any non uniform clothes issued to me that I can wear during my 10 days vacation? Or will I need to use the boot camp money and buy some clothes to wear during my 10 day vacation.

Thanks in advance

7 comments - What do you think?  Posted by - 2011/05/22 at 5:30 AM

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Sam earned 400 dollars during winter vacation. He needs to save 180 for a camping trip over spring break?

He can spend the remainder of the money on music.

Fill in the blanks to write an inequality to show how much he can spend on music.

2 comments - What do you think?  Posted by - 2010/11/14 at 4:33 AM

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Families And How To Deal With Them During The Holiday

Are you searching for an exciting and budget-friendly vacation?  You can do many things with your family for less than $1000.  Here are our ideas for cheap vacations that will allow you to spend that quality time with your family that will never be forgotten.  

1.  You can take a family of four people camping in your local State or National Park for a week.  All of your campground fees, camping gear, and other travel fees will cost you less than $1000.  You and your family can spend quality time together enjoying time outdoors cooking and looking up at the stars.  

2.  Disney World is the top of the list in travel packages for children and the park has made some changes to help make the trips fit any family’s budget.  You can get accommodations at one of the Disney value resorts during the value seasons (January 1-February 16, August 28-October 4, and November 27-December 19).  This can give you and your family the opportunity to visit the land of the Mouse.    

3.  You can also get airline tickets inexpensively at several different airlines, including Jet Blue and Southwest.  Then you can take a trip to Ontario, Canada, where you and your family can spend time in an actual igloo.  There is no need for extra coats, however, because these igloos have the latest and greatest in features to help keep you and your family comfortable.  This is one of the most unusual and fun cheap vacations that you can take.  

4.  Do you want your kids to learn history and have a fun vacation together?  If so, then you will want to consider Boston, where the country’s history first began.  Lodging is your biggest expense.  Be sure that you walk the Freedom Trail.  This walk will take you through many of the most beloved landmarks of history.  

5.  If you do not mind being in the outdoors, then you might want to consider camping at one of the United States’ hot springs.  Hot Springs, Arkansas is a commonly chosen area to visit.  Camping will help decrease your lodging expenses and you will get to soak in the hot, relaxing water.  

6.  If you are choosing to visit Europe, you may want to consider staying in one of the hostels.  This is an inexpensive way to sleep, but they are very standard.  If you have been looking for somewhere to just sleep inexpensively, then a hostel can be the way to go.  You can enjoy the many cities in Europe and stay in the many hostels.  

7.  If you are in need of a romantic getaway, but do not have much money, then a cruise may be the cheap vacation for you.  Carnival Cruise lines can offer you holiday deals for as low as $500.  You can take a week to cruise to the Caribbean and visit some of the most beautiful locations in the world.  

8.  Is it one of your dreams to travel across the United States?  You can do this on the cheap by choosing to ride a Greyhound Bus.  This is an excellent cheap vacation to see many different parts of the United States.  You can stop in inexpensive hotels along the way so that you can sightsee, too.  

9.  If you want to visit an island, but do not think that you have the money, then you may want to consider Dreams Cancun Resort and Spa.  You can get a flight and a three-night stay for under $600.  This will give you an opportunity to enjoy a relaxing, beautiful beach vacation in one of the most stunning and beautiful places in the world.  It can be one of the most relaxing holiday deals that you can find.  

10.  If the Caribbean is more what you want, then you will want consider one of the travel packages to the Dominican Republic.  The Punta Cana Resort rates start at around $150 and purchasing items is very inexpensive.  If you have been looking for a cheap vacation to the beach, then the Dominican Republic may be a location that you will want to consider.

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Tri-State campsites fill up during Memorial Day weekend

Tri-State campsites fill up during Memorial Day weekend
Several Tri-Staters said you can’t beat the prices, and it’s good to spend time with family and friends.

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Don’t Miss these Hotel Beauties during Your Cheap Holidays in Dubai

The larger than life emirate of Dubai has earned well deserved epithets like ‘Venice of the East’ and ‘City of Merchants’. Unsurprisingly, people flock to Dubai in hordes and the country makes sure that its guests receive unparalleled service. Dubai is as famous for its hotels as for its other tourist magnets. In fact, some of the hotels in themselves have become the biggest crowd pullers. Let us take a look at three of the biggest charmers.

Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai

This is the latest addition to Dubai’s treasure kitty. This hotel is like a gigantic ocean based theme park complete with heady water rides and submerged old ruins. One can get up close to creatures like sharks and dolphins. Sitting in the world’s largest artificial island, Atlantis offers you amazing aquatic attractions spread across more than 15 million gallons of fresh and sea water attractions. The Aquaventure water playground is packed with a plethora of heart pumping delights. Imagine, being flung thirty feet into the air and dashed through lagoons teeming with sharks. The different rides through simulated tidal waves and rapids are just hair rising.

The Royal Towers offers over 1,500 guest accommodations with more than 16 restaurants, lounges, bars, and cafes. The stunning Palm Terrace and Royal Palm ballroom are just two of the conferencing facilities. For shopping, there is a mind boggling array of designer brands to choose besides local goodies. The overall awesome luxury makes the word cheap belong to some other dimension among those who celebrate their holidays in Dubai at the Atlantis

Burj Al Arab

No discussion on hotels or for that matter on holidays in Dubai can be complete without an allusion to the Burj Al Arab. Being the tallest hotel in the world, its appearance reflects its reputation. Stretching way up into the clouds from its own small Island, the Burj looks like a giant ship from some science fiction flick. During dark, the effect is astounding, when the hotel explodes into thousands of gleaming lights. Guests are treated like royalty with a Rolls Royce limousine pick up service from the airport. Every floor has a private reception, while every suite has butler service. There are as many as six restaurants and lounges. Burj al Arab is highly renowned for its al Mahara and al Muntaha restaurants. The al Mahara is an underwater restaurant reached by a submarine ride, while the al Muntaha is a suspension restaurant nestling among the clouds.

Shangri-La Hotel Dubai

Housed within the Al Jaber multipurpose complex, Shangri-La is not only conveniently located in the heart of the city, but also commands one of the best sea views. One may choose from one bedroom to four bedroom suites. The hotel boasts some of the roomiest accommodation facilities. There are nine restaurants and bars dishing out a wide array of exotic cuisines, including Cantonese, Moroccan, Vietnamese, and seafood delicacies. The Business Centre offers well trained professional staff along with state of the art technology catering to the requirements of executives on the move. The Horizon Club rooms give a host of extra services like complimentary breakfast and beverages during the day and cocktails during evenings. Shangri-La is definitely one of the best places for spending a holidays in Dubai.

Although, these three hotels are among the most well-known ones, but by no means are they the exclusive options. Dubai is just crawling with accommodation facilities of all types, be they big and small or expensive and cheap.

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How To Lose Weight During Your Vacation-Weight Loss Camps

You have tried various weight loss diets and exercises except a weight loss surgery to lose those ugly fats, but have given those weight loss programs up time and again because you lack the will and the discipline to carry on with the programs. Is that you? If yes, you are in luck because there is a wonderful solution.

Have you thought of checking into a weight loss camp during your next vacation. Yes, a vacation because you can enjoy the activities these camps will organize for you, just like any holiday vacation.

Most weight loss camps even have spa facilities such as jacuzzi pools, sauna baths and also offer holistic services such as therapeutic massages.There are even niche weight loss camps catering to women only or for children and teens.

Many of these weight loss camps are located in natural settings like on mountains or where beautiful lush greenery abound, some are even located on exotic beach resorts. This is to let guests feel as if they are on a vacation of which they are. At the same time, guests can also take part in activities such as mountain trekking, forest strolls and horse riding all of which help to burn tons of calories.

Your food and meals are tailored to your individual requirement and needs by in-house nutritionists. You can be sure of delicious, yet healthy weight loss food. Healthy food need not be bland and these weight loss camps knew that.

You will never be bored because of the many activities these camps provide. You can hop from a yoga session to play volley ball or from a basketball game to go to a meditation class. Some camps even offer acupuncture and hypnosis to help you lose weight.

On top of that, you will also be making many friends who are at the camps for similar reasons like yours.With so many like-minded people egging each other on, you can be sure that you will get results from your stay at the weight loss camps.

These new buddies may even become life long friends as you will be playing games and attending classes together during your stay. You may even find a permanent life partner there. If this is not a fun- filled vacation, what is?

A weight loss camp vacation usually comes in weekly packages ranging from a week to even a few months. How long your stay will usually be determined by your goals and of course, how deep your pocket is.

Since you usually set aside a budget for your vacations, then why not use this budget on a weight loss camp vacation. Not only can you get a pleasant holiday in a natural and healthy surrounding, you get to lose weight too. Isn’t a weight loss camp vacation simply wonderful?

Go on, make plans for a visit to some weight loss camps and find out which one you like most. Then take action to check into your favorite camp soon.

Chris Chew is a fitness personal trainer and author of “Burn Fat Build Muscles Fast”. More free articles at his site and blog Build toned muscles and lose fat fast and
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Why do guys get uptight during fishing, camping, hunting trips, making it feel less like a vacation?

I tend to like lazy vacations, but sometimes I go with guys fishing and stuff, and there’s usually one or two that seem more tense about getting out there and conquering two or three times a day than just relaxing and possibly just sitting around the cabin. They seem to judge those that hang back and those that tell them “relax, we’re on vacation.”
What’s up with this and how to deal with it?

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