Bermuda:
Far off the coast of North Carolina is a group of 180 islands that make up Bermuda, whose beaches are filled with pink sand.
Sized at only about 20 square miles, Bermuda has three distinct areas: St. George in the east, the Royal Naval Dockyard in the west and Hamilton, Bermuda's capital. St. George consists of rural expanses and the Tavern by the Sea restaurant whose patio displays a beautiful view of the sunset.
In Dockyard, I went parasailing at 500 feet while watching turtles surface and flip in the water below. Each morning, I walked to Hamilton's town center for coffee. Rows of pastel-colored houses outline the coast and no neighboring houses are the same color.
The people on the island are the friendliest I've met; they never pass by without some kind of acknowledgment.
I'm definitely planning on visiting soon for their Bermuda Day, which happens on May 24 and coincides with my birthday.
-Celine Hacobian

Bed:
My favorite vacation spot is my mattress. My parents bought it years ago when I transitioned to a "big girl" bed. It is the most comfortable mattress on which I have ever slept. What makes it better is the imprint my body has formed in the center of the bed from years of my back and butt pushing into the springs.
This luscious concave cradle is not only conducive to sleep when supine, but also makes an excellent lounge chair. Last spring break, I spent hours propped up against a plethora of pillows, reading philosophy, writing in my journal and watching TV shows (mostly just watching TV). There is something stupefying about waking up to bright morning sun and staying in your bed.
Your body heat is trapped between blanket and mattress, bringing a pleasant, almost-too-hot flush to your cheeks. This is the moment I long for during the hard academic months.
-Olivia Pobiel

Disney World:
Anyone who knows me knows that my vacation spot of choice is Disney World. Why not a relaxing beach, tropical getaway or exotic country? As much as I would love to travel the world, no place in the world quite compares to the feeling I get when I take a glimpse at Cinderella's castle in the Magic Kingdom or Spaceship: Earth (reminiscent of a large golf ball) at Epcot.
Each individual park in the resort has its own charming characteristics, but the parks all invoke the feeling that I am a child again. My innovation and inquisitiveness are once again sparked by the technologies and themes of Disney World.
The memories of going to Disney World and being amused as a young girl remain consistent-I am still amused each time I visit. Every time I go, I remember that it is a small world after all, and that we are all so similar across the world despite our differences. Smiles at Disney World are a universal language.
-Marissa Ditkowsky

Hawaii:
Among the many vacations I've been on, my favorite place to go is Hawaii. With beautiful oceans to swim in and amazing hiking trails, as a vacation spot, Hawaii cannot be beat. Glass bottom boat trips take you out on the amazing blue ocean where you can go swimming with the wildlife.
On occasion, you might even find yourself among dolphins! Among the many places to go hiking, Volcanoes National Park and the Olomana Trail are just a few. Hiking through the mountains gives you spectacular views of the mountain ranges and the oceans that surround the islands.
There are tons of amazing hotels on the many islands of Hawaii, many of which have beaches right outside. Nothing is better than waking up, grabbing some breakfast, or perhaps lunch depending on when you wake up, and heading to the beach for some swimming and tanning. As a vacation destination, I highly recommend heading to Hawaii.
-Josh Horowitz