What would you do with 1 Month Off

What would you all do if you just finished up your investment banking career, received a solid bonus and found yourself with 4-6 weeks off between banking and your next job.

Cost shouldn't be a huge factor, but the answer should be somewhat realistic (i.e. You can't charter a G4 to take you around the world, but assume you can also afford a decent trip somewhere).

I've heard of people taking off for Europe for weeks, going on gambling binges in Vegas, etc.

What would you do?

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Go to Dubai.

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coffeebatemanGo to Dubai.

For what reasons though? It's always interesting to me that when asked where people would go they say Dubai.

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Funny you should ask -- I was just in this position in my recent past. Only, I had 2 weeks off and had to move between states, so my time was much more limited. Personally, I went with a good buddy of mine (another graduating analyst) to Atlantis in Nassau (Bahamas). Spent a week there relaxing on the beach doing absolutely nothing. Also hit up their casino and ended up making a little bit of cash. When I got back, I spent a few days hiking / canoeing in the mountains in a nearby state with my family. Came back, saw some friends I hadn't seen in 2-years and then started work.

Considering my limited time, it was exactly what I needed. With an additional 2-4 weeks off, I definitely would have hit up Europe for a couple of weeks.

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