Vacation suggestions for a programmer?

Question

I just love programming and I keep doing it in my spare time. I have even taken some classes in fields other than my usual working ones, tools etc. Best so far has been Big Nerd Ranch where one gets to chill out and code for a week at a resort. Review

I have also seen this one www.geekcruises.com, old now. But are there more programming related vacations out there?

Suggestions by others:

• CERN tour
• Google Summer of Code
• Computer History Museam (have a great selection of videos too)

Answer 1

Dude i think you should draw the line somewhere ... :) IMHO.

Answer 2

Google Summer of Code? (They only accept students though.)

Answer 3

I would just go to the Greek islands. Forget about computers, rent a mountain bike for 2 eur a day (or so). Return ticket should be optional.

Answer 4

Unplug and go bush. Think about development, but dont have a computer handy - just take a notebook (PAPER one!) and write the ideas down.

Well, it works for me anyway

Answer 5

CERN gives tours. This has the advantage that the non-geeks in the family can enjoy the rest of Geneva & Switzerland while you're checking out the laboratory.