Travel research can be intense

I've noticed that most of my posts are about things that Jon and I are doing or have done, and I usually try to post when I have a picture to go along with it, and very few of my posts are about what's on my mind. Right now, what's on my mind is that doing research for travel can be overwhelming and a little intense. I think the internet is such a helpful tool, but sometimes, it's almost too helpful. There are soooo many sources to go for information and advice that I can get easily overwhelmed and frustrated. We've decided we want to go on a tropical vacation in September but didn't really know where to go, and I was getting all kinds of frustrated trying to determine if we should go to Mexico and if so, where in Mexico, the Bahamas, Costa Rica, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, etc etc. Thankfully my husband said to me the other day, "Why don't we just go to Jamaica again and this time go to Negril? We loved Jamaica on our honeymoon." Thank you Jon....I just needed a decision made to narrow down this massively large search. (I must comment in the middle of all of this that I do realize we are extremely blessed and fortunate to be able to go on a vacation this summer. And I mean really, this isn't really something to get stressed out over, is it?) Anyhoo, the narrowing down to Jamaica, and specifically Negril was helpful. So the past few days have been full out research and information overload for me. Luckily, Vanessa and Chad just got back from their honeymoon to Negril, so I've been able to pick her brain a few times. What we've determined is that although the all-inclusive resort can be quite nice and easy, this time we want to go for more of a quiet, secluded and romantic setting. Most of those are not all-inclusive. I've spent many hours the past few days on Trip Advisor, which turned out to be the most helpful website I could find. I came across the cutest looking place Country Country Beach Cottages and I think we've made our decision. So now I find myself a little relieved to have made a choice, yet a little nervous to hit the "purchase tickets" button on Travelocity. (Sometimes I act like booking a 5 day trip is life or death material here. And yes, I realize I can be dramatic.) So as soon as I get Jon's approval I think it's time to book this dang trip and then we'll have something to really look forward to!