Non-tropical destination ideas. Where in the world are my sims?

People seem to be stuck in a box. A tropical island in a box, and it's time they got out of the box.

I hate the tropics.
But I do want my sims to have holidays in exotic locations.

Ever heard of the Blue Lagoon Resort and Geothermal Spa in Iceland?
Something like that would be an awesome location for a holiday themed EP

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And at night, there are the northern lights

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That's right!
A resort, in a cold climate, with hot springs AND the northern lights at night. Why would you want a tropical island?

But there's more
In the land of the midnight sun.

http://www.kakslauttanen.fi/assets/2013/09/MAJOITUS_Lasi-iglut_1.jpg
Why would you have glass roofs in the snow?

Why would you not?

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But I'm not done yet.

There's the ice hotel in Sweden.

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Maybe an Ice palace isn't to your taste...

What about something more outdoorsy?

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You want cruises? What about cruising the fjords?

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Edit:
Then again, there is the Aurora Australis...

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FLIRTYINPINK
9 years ago
Some people like Tropical Island nothing wrong with that.
FLIRTYINPINK
9 years ago
Exactly what I was thinking.
"YungGigi;15075772" wrote:
So because you hate the tropics you're trying to convince other people to join you and not want a tropical destination? Lol oh.
Movotti
New Spectator
9 years ago

"FLIRTYINPINK;15077651" wrote:
Some people like Tropical Island nothing wrong with that.

And there is nothing wrong with wanting something other than tropical islands.
This thread is for holiday ideas that are NOT tropical themed.
Give it your best shot! What non-tropical destination can you come up with?

"jackjack_k;15077646" wrote:
"@YungGigi;15075772" wrote:
So because you hate the tropics you're trying to convince other people to join you and not want a tropical destination? Lol oh.

It's more a case of, we've had multiple tropical worlds in past games, and that's all people seem to be interested in this one too.
Why not opt for more than just tropical?

YAY! Someone gets it!

Maybe I should edit the name of this thread.
FLIRTYINPINK
9 years ago
It just seems like you are trying to force your opinion on other people. If you don't like tropical themes that's fine but why try to make people go along with what you are saying?
"Movotti;15077709" wrote:

"FLIRTYINPINK;15077651" wrote:
Some people like Tropical Island nothing wrong with that.

And there is nothing wrong with wanting something other than tropical islands.
This thread is for holiday ideas that are NOT tropical themed.
Give it your best shot! What non-tropical destination can you come up with?

"jackjack_k;15077646" wrote:
"@YungGigi;15075772" wrote:
So because you hate the tropics you're trying to convince other people to join you and not want a tropical destination? Lol oh.

It's more a case of, we've had multiple tropical worlds in past games, and that's all people seem to be interested in this one too.
Why not opt for more than just tropical?

YAY! Someone gets it!

Maybe I should edit the name of this thread.
Movotti
New Spectator
9 years ago
"FLIRTYINPINK;15077713" wrote:
It just seems like you are trying to force your opinion on other people. If you don't like tropical themes that's fine but why try to make people go along with what you are saying?

You sound bitter. What have you got against non-tropical holidays?
This is just a different opinion to all the repeated threads on tropical themed holidays. Don't get your knickers in a bunch over it. If you only like the tropics... well... I pity you. Surely you can come up with some awesome non-tropical idea? Surely you're not lacking the imagination to do so?

Now, stop being such a debbie downer, and share some awesome ideas!

"crazycat_135;15077719" wrote:
I would enjoy any vacation location really. We could have multiple. I want Tropical still, but I think a snowy vacation spot would be cool too or anything else. :)

Literally. :p
FLIRTYINPINK
9 years ago
There is nothing wrong with having other worlds that are not tropical. But trying to convince other people to change their mind about liking tropical worlds is a different story. So what happens if EA sees that people are complaining about there being too many tropical worlds and they decide to not make one then what?
"jackjack_k;15077646" wrote:
"@YungGigi;15075772" wrote:
So because you hate the tropics you're trying to convince other people to join you and not want a tropical destination? Lol oh.

It's more a case of, we've had multiple tropical worlds in past games, and that's all people seem to be interested in this one too.
Why not opt for more than just tropical?

If EA see that all people want is tropical, that's probably all they will deliver. A wash, rise, repeat of Bon Voyage/Island Paradise/Sunlit Tides.
Movotti
New Spectator
9 years ago
"FLIRTYINPINK;15077739" wrote:
There is nothing wrong with having other worlds that are not tropical. But trying to convince other people to change their mind about liking tropical worlds is a different story. So what happens if EA sees that people are complaining about there being too many tropical worlds and they decide to not make one then what?

What if all they see are threads about tropical locations? What then?

And I'm still waiting for your non-tropical ideas.
That is what this thread is for.
Surely you can imagine something that doesn't invilve the tropics? You do have an imagination, don't you? Lets see it in action!
JackJack_Morris
9 years ago
OP, I would KILL for this kind of vacation for The Sims. Aurora Skies was nice, but didn't do everything it needed to for me.
Briana2526
Seasoned Traveler
9 years ago
count me on for different location even if it is for just visiting
isaiahzay
New Spectator
9 years ago
Non Tropical Vacation/Destination ideas -

-Euopean Roadway/Speedway (more for a vehicle expansion to be fair) Sims could drive and race along steep cliffs, country roads, and through a few small European villages where they'd meet locals and learn new trades, like how to make pizza.

-Moscow/Russian city- Explore a vibrant, bright, and frozen city! Learn how to make delicious candy and fine crafted toys! Attend extravagant parties at rich palaces! (Would also be great for a world politics expansion)

-Mt. Everest/ Himalayas- Hike and climb through treacherous and icy mountains to reach the peek of the world! Learn Sim-fu or other practices from monks in a hidden temple. Maybe milk a yak, I don't know.

-Congo/African jungle- Get immersed in a new culture, learn to play drums, dance with shadows around a fire, and learn how to survive in the wild. With some sandy rock/canyon areas, and other areas thick with trees to explore and get lost in!