Living in a tourist town......

[Beach Mama]

Further to my beach thread!!! If you live in a tourist town, one with a huge influx of tourists in Summer and other times, how do you find it??

Is it liveable?? Bearable??? Do you find you go away somewhere else anyway?? Do you just accept it as part of where you live?? Do you love it and the atmosphere???

Any advice appreciated - getting closer to deciding!!! I am 100% sure, now to convince DH, get him sorted with work and realisation that a pay cut will be outwayed by NO mortgage (just our rental but the house we will live in we will own outright) that he won't be travelling 40mins -1hr each way to work so the petrol savings alone plus less child care fees as it is much cheaper there. My pay will stay the same thanks to the Dept of Ed!!

TIA

[Tinks]

It would depend on what kind of tourists the place attracts. I live in a tourist town that attracts families and couples. During peak times (Summer, Easter and Cup Weekend and snow season) it gets very busy. I mainly just stay away from the shops during the busy times.

[Beach Mama]

Mmmm its a popular beach destination and I would imagine mainly families and some young people? Not as bad as Rye/Rosebud though I wouldn't think - will find out in a few weeks when we spend 7 days camping there!

[~Trish~]

Ooh, I know where you're thinking of Tan! DH's auntie has a beautiful beachfront home there, we had our wedding in her garden . She's putting it up for sale soon (Although you'd end up with a massive mortgage with that house lol).

It gets really really busy there over peak season, but I reckon it would be worth it! DH's cousins have all grown up there and they have never complained about the busy times .

How exciting!!

[Beach Mama]

Thanks all!!

Trish yep you got it!! We are considering either there or DH's home town - for the sake of 20 mins I would rather be beachside!! I figure we will pack up the van and head elsewhere in peak times and enjoy it when it's quiet.. Just trying to work out the logistics and DH's work - he has worked SO hard to get where he is, in 2 years he has gone from a trades assistant to a Site Manager and Foreman and is on great pay. Just have to weigh it all up but I am keen to do stuff before Iz starts school too. Will see what happens!!

[RockingBaker]

We live in a tourist town and it's not an issue for us. I will add we are locals, so for us this is normal

[Enchanted]

We currently live in a tourist area & then there was also when we were up on the border. It can be a pain but we have been lucky enough to live in houses far enough away from the "chaos". Traffic can be a bit of a pain but it's mainly the supermarkets & the rudeness. We just stay away from the supi when we know it'll be busy & also the swimming pool. Go for it Hun, I know how much you want this & for how long!! I'm sure you'll be able to convince DH. Find some houses & get him excited! Eeeeep, SO excited hun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[OceanPrincess]

Tan my ILs are part time in Apollo Bay - they basically stay out of town as much as possible over Christmas/New Year, that's the busiest time.

They love it. Wonderful lifestyle.

[Beach Mama]

Well after our holiday - we are doing it!! We are actually moving - sea changing!!! I still can't believe it and it might take up to a year to get it all sorted but we are definitely doing it!!! DH is going to work hard to get this house ready to sell, get his work sorted and then it's on!!!! Thanks for everyones input! You are all welcome to visit our beachside pad anytime!

[Miss.September]

Ahhh! How exciting is that!!!

[Ginger]

that is awesome. you probably don't want to name the place on here, but I'm super curious....

[LuluHB]

Fantastic news Tan. Woo hoo for a better lifestyle.

[Beach Mama]

Nope sorry Ginger although some people can guess from a few things I have posted I think!

That is the aim Lulu - less stress, anxiety, more beach/relaxation/family time! Plus only 20 mins from the IL's which will be so good for the kids and the IL's! It might be up to a year yet before it all happens but SO excited!

[Enchanted]

I'm going to leave my beach to come & visit your beach!! Bring it on

[MistyFying]

Love love love living in my tourist town! Happy to share it every holiday season with the hoards... Love the vibe the tourists bring. Gorgeous summer days on the beach, twilight BBQs with friends, cafes overlooking the water. Moved here about 8 years ago and have not regretted it.

[Beach Mama]

Happy to share it every holiday season with the hoards... Love the vibe the tourists bring.

That is how I feel and will feel I think!!! I love summer and the whole holiday atmosphere!!!! Can't wait to be there now - SQUEEEEEEE!!! SOoooooooooOOOOoooo excited, just want to have been there yesterday!!! This time next year we will be locals not just tourists visiting! Yay yay yay!! Can you tell I am excited Off to try and sleep with visions of the ocean in my head!

[PinkPalace]

hi Tanstar!

i have done a couple of tourist towns.
lived in airlie beach (whitsundays ) for 2 years now this is a prodominately tourism run town. which made jobs quite mandane unless you liked hospitality, but we loved the tourists
always met somewhere from a new place at the pubo n the weekdn with a new story.
there were local rates so we didnt have to pay as much as those visiting etc but it was wonderful!
always kept pristine by council !

now in coffs harbour which again has its influx from southerns and westies for the holidays etc. we are in the surbs here so easily stay out of the touristy side.
althought i do come in contact with them all the time at work.

but i found it fun and exciting x

[Beach Mama]

Thanks PP - sounds awesome!!! so excited and things are erring closer here, house is nearly ready to be painted (xterior!) then gardens the SELL!