What does Coddiwomple Mean?

Coddiwomple is English slang for “To travel purposefully toward an as-yet-unknown (or vague) destination”. (If you did think that the word had sexual connotations give us a call though. We’ll book you to the next Southern Decadence in New Orleans).

Romantic, Adventurous and Risky

We have friends and clients for whom this is the preferred journey. Perhaps you are drawn to the ocean, but it doesn’t matter if it’s in La Jolla or the Caribbean. Maybe you want to immerse yourself in a Parisian fantasy, but don’t have any specific sites in mind. You just want to experience the city as it happens. While there are certainly risks with this mode of travel, such as there being no available hotel rooms in the town you end up being in, it is romantic and adventurous.

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We Can Help You to Coddiwomple

Personally, I like the middle ground. Know where you’re staying. Have reservations if there is a can’t miss restaurant or ticketed event. Then let the smaller events unfold on their own. On an impromptu trip to San Francisco it just happened to be Chinese New Year. Wandering out to dinner as a parade unfolded around us was more of a joy because it wasn’t on a checklist.

If you coddiwomple then using a travel agent may seem to defeat the purpose. But it doesn’t have to. If you want to keep your options open; we can help with the most flexible airlines, rail passes and ferries. If you stumble on the perfect hotel on your own, contact us to book it. You’ll still be staying at the same place that your adventurous spirit discovered, but you’ll also get the commission kick-back or gift from us because we booked for you. (You’ll also have a travel agent behind you if things go wrong). We can book a tour guide and get tickets to some events when you need help. (Although if you show up to a sold-out event, don’t expect miracles). We got into the travel business because we’re planners. If you’re a free spirit let Purple Light Vacations work with you, just enough and when needed, on your next adventure.

Purple Light Vacations provides you with the knowledge, insight and personalized service to make your vacation all you want it to be at no additional cost. We help you travel in the know wherever you go. To get started, fill out this quick form or call 619.324.1444 (ext. 3).