Echoes, good post and I agree! It seems that so many think the definition of disability is being bedridden; no offense intended to anyone. I wish that some would look up what the true definition is. In any case, and speaking of vacations. I just don't take them. But the reason is because my job with the feds required traveling for a few years. So, I have no desire to go anywhere but my own back yard LOL! Traveling so much got very,very old. And I have no doubt in my mind that it didn't help my spine much either. On the other hand, if my husband suggested Hawaii, he wouldn't have to twist my arm. Just saying...I don't really see a problem with taking a vacation if as Janke says, it is just for relaxation and you are not trying to the things you said you couldn't.