Analysis Of Vacation Destinations: Hawaii, Dominican Republic, And France

When a person thinks of a vacation area to visit, there are countless places that may come to mind. Everyone has their own preference on why or where they want to go; It can be culture, location, or climate. People go away on vacation trips for business, for social interactions and attractions, or for a family reunion. However, not all countries or states have adventurous travel itineraries for tourists, such as Venezuela or North Carolina; It can also be for poor health infrastructures, crime, or political rallies. There are many factors that play a role when an individual is planning an excursion. Hawaii, Dominican Republic, and France are three culturally diverse vacation trips people attend. Out of the 3 destination areas, each location has their own cultural differences, tourist activities, climate, language, and currency that all contribute to an individual’s vacation.

First, Hawaii is an island that is mainly known for its clear water and unusual colored beaches. The main language of Hawaii is divided into two, Hawaiin Pidgin and Hawaiin Creole. Although most Hawaiin residents natively speak Hawaain, English is also another official language of Hawaii. The average price for a one way trip to visit Hawaii ranges from 600 to 800 dollars per person. Hawaii follows the national currency of the US, so all of the attractions and activities are spent the same way. Despite the fact that Hawaii is a part of the United States, there are still some cultural differences on this island. Hawaii’s most common genres of music since the 1960s are Jazz, Hip Hop, and Jawaiian. Jawaiian is Hawaii’s cultural reggae music, which incorporates reggae with its local music, Hawaiin folk. Hawaii’s traditional foods are originated from Pacific Polynesian Islands that show Hawaii’s true food culture. In particular, Poi, Laulau, and Kalua pig are some traditional Hawaiin cuisine that many islanders eat and tourists can try. Many people take trips to Hawaii for its weather and attractions. Hawaii has an extremely tropical climate, where the temperature average is high 70s. Since its an island, hawaiians get a good amount of rainfall to balance out the hot weather. Taking a vacation trip to Hawaii consists of many tourist attractions and activities that show the island’s unique culture and sights. One popular tourist attraction is the hike up to Diamond Head, which presents an incredible view of the ocean and capital of Hawaii, Honolulu. There is a wide variety of activities to do in water and on land at Hawaii. For instance, a tourist who does not want to get in the water can hop on and off the tour bus of Honolulu, ride an open door helicopter, go parasailing in Oahu, and visit historical attractions such as the Pearl Harbor aviation museum and memorial. Aside from the clear water beaches, there are several activities to do underwater in Hawaii; this includes, snorkeling, attending a submarine tour, shark cage diving, and swimming with the dolphins and turtles.

The Dominican Republic is a very popular place for Hispanics to visit. Because it is a hispanic island, the official language of the Dominican Republic is Spanish. To visit the Dominican Republic, the average price for a one way trip from New York is approximately 400 dollars. The natives of this island use dominican peso as their currency. One dominican peso is equivalent to 0.02 American dollars. The Dominican Republic has its own strong culture of music and food. The most popular genres of music that is considered a cultural pinpoint for Dominicans are bachata and merengue. There different types of music derive and become popular in other cultures as well. The Dominican Republic is known for its powerful flavor and seasoning. For example, the different kinds of rice, beans, meats, sandwiches, and soups each have different types of pungent seasoning. In particular, sancocho, chicharron, and plantains are popular flavorful dominican foods. As a tourist there are many things to do in the Dominican Republic. Depending on where the point of interest is targeted for tourists, there are many places to visit such as Santo Domingo, Puerto Plata, and Punta Cana. Santo Domingo is the capital of the Dominican Republic where there are many historical sites such as Alcazar de Colon and Fortaleza Ozama. Tourists enjoy sight seeing the beautiful structures of latin culture that are currently historical monuments. Puerto Plata is another city in the Dominican Republic that has a peaceful environment surrounded by beaches. Accompanying the beaches in Puerto Plata are resorts, which includes a golf course, beach club, and spa. In addition, you can go fishing, dune buggying, and sailing.

Finally, France is a very popular European vacation site. French is the official language of France and some even say that it is the language of love. In France, the temperature ranges by seasonFrench people don’t have a genre of music that is more popular than the other and neither is there a specific genre that highlights the french culture. In France, traditional music is heard throughout, but the french often listen to Pop, Hip hop, and Techno music. France is about art, romance, and historical attractions. In the french culture, food is also a priority. Food is considered a high standard because it is prepared and made with the freshest ingredients. Foods that are essential to the French culture are baguettes, Wine, different soups, and chocolates. To take a one way trip to France and visit the historical attractions, it cost around 300 dollars per person. The national currency of France is euros and according to the currency calculator 1 euro is equivalent to 1.11 US dollars. When taking a vacation to France, sightseeing, food, and romance is the highlight of the country. One of the most popular tourist attractions is the Eiffel Tower. Tourists watch the city and sky from the top of the Eiffel Tower, which is around 1,000 feet tall. In addition, visitors can take river tours on small boats, learn to cook by taking single culinary classes, observe different art and museums, and tour small villages.