So it’s been a while since I played Outdoor Retreat, and back when it was released in 2015, it was kind of a nothing pack. But now with all the added packs, this could make Granite Falls a great place to go on holiday, considering it’s the only place Sims actually can holiday. My question is, can Sims swim in the bodies of water that are around Granite Falls? Did that neighborhood get the update?

Actually it is not the only place for a holiday. With jungle adventure your sims can also go to selvadorada and rent a room there. Going into the jungle is optional, your sims can enjoy the rest of the world while they relax. The third option is batuu with the new pack but that is not a 'regular' vacation world like the other two. Unfortunately the water in other worlds were not updated, so no swimming in the lake at granite falls :disappointed: . What you can do is change the lots. You could add a pool, maybe even make it look more like a natural pool with the water colours that come with get together or jungle adventure.Another thing you can do to make it more interesting is replacing a rental lot with a community lot. I added a bar and a spa and it really helps to give my sims something to do.

I don’t have Jungle Adventure or Journey to Batoo so that’s why I didn’t think of those. I can’t relate to the gameplay of either styles. I wish you could turn a Sulani lot into a holiday rental. Seems so natural.Ugh, that’s really frustrating that you can’t lake swim, but great suggestion, thank you

These are the OLD Worlds that NEED to Upgrade:Sixam San Mychino CityDel Sol ValleyGranite FallsForgotten Hollow

"Atreya33;c-17663897" wrote:Actually it is not the only place for a holiday. With jungle adventure your sims can also go to selvadorada and rent a room there. Going into the jungle is optional, your sims can enjoy the rest of the world while they relax. The third option is batuu with the new pack but that is not a 'regular' vacation world like the other two. Follow up question, can you build a vacation place that sims of all families can visit in Jungle Adventure? Or is it just a rabbit hole type of experience?

That’s what was disappointing with outdoor. You couldn’t swim in any of the beautiful water they have . Hopefully they update it soon. That’s an activity that people do when they go camping for the summer

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atreya33
Seasoned Ace
5 years ago
Actually it is not the only place for a holiday. With jungle adventure your sims can also go to selvadorada and rent a room there. Going into the jungle is optional, your sims can enjoy the rest of the world while they relax. The third option is batuu with the new pack but that is not a 'regular' vacation world like the other two.

Unfortunately the water in other worlds were not updated, so no swimming in the lake at granite falls :disappointed: . What you can do is change the lots. You could add a pool, maybe even make it look more like a natural pool with the water colours that come with get together or jungle adventure.

Another thing you can do to make it more interesting is replacing a rental lot with a community lot. I added a bar and a spa and it really helps to give my sims something to do.
DeepPurpIe
Seasoned Traveler
5 years ago
I don’t have Jungle Adventure or Journey to Batoo so that’s why I didn’t think of those. I can’t relate to the gameplay of either styles. I wish you could turn a Sulani lot into a holiday rental. Seems so natural.

Ugh, that’s really frustrating that you can’t lake swim, but great suggestion, thank you
SEREFRAS
Seasoned Veteran
5 years ago
These are the OLD Worlds that NEED to Upgrade:
Sixam
San Mychino City
Del Sol Valley
Granite Falls
Forgotten Hollow
DeepPurpIe
Seasoned Traveler
5 years ago
"Atreya33;c-17663897" wrote:
Actually it is not the only place for a holiday. With jungle adventure your sims can also go to selvadorada and rent a room there. Going into the jungle is optional, your sims can enjoy the rest of the world while they relax. The third option is batuu with the new pack but that is not a 'regular' vacation world like the other two.

Follow up question, can you build a vacation place that sims of all families can visit in Jungle Adventure? Or is it just a rabbit hole type of experience?
oddRebelisaac13
5 years ago
That’s what was disappointing with outdoor. You couldn’t swim in any of the beautiful water they have . Hopefully they update it soon. That’s an activity that people do when they go camping for the summer
atreya33
Seasoned Ace
5 years ago
"DeadFishy;c-17664297" wrote:
"Atreya33;c-17663897" wrote:
Actually it is not the only place for a holiday. With jungle adventure your sims can also go to selvadorada and rent a room there. Going into the jungle is optional, your sims can enjoy the rest of the world while they relax. The third option is batuu with the new pack but that is not a 'regular' vacation world like the other two.

Follow up question, can you build a vacation place that sims of all families can visit in Jungle Adventure? Or is it just a rabbit hole type of experience?

It works just like outdoor retreat. You have rental lots where your sims live, eat, sleep, take a bath... There are also community lots: a park, a bar and a museum. All of these lots can be edited and you can even change their lot type if you wish. For rental lots it is easier to edit them before your sims go on holiday. Otherwise you need a cheat.
When your sims are out in the jungle, they can sleep and pee in bushes and bring along food and a bottle to freshen up hygiene, these can be bought from a sale table near the bar. Or you can bring along the camping equipment from outdoor retreat. ;)

The only rabbit hole element that comes to mind are text messages you get when your sims open a gate. You can choose and get an extra item or buff depending on your answer. But you will follow your sim through the gate after the text message.

Edit : this only goes for selvadorada. On batuu you enter a rabbit hole to fill your needs.
atreya33
Seasoned Ace
5 years ago
"SERVERFRA;c-17664244" wrote:
These are the OLD Worlds that NEED to Upgrade:
Sixam
San Mychino City
Del Sol Valley
Granite Falls
Forgotten Hollow

I would love an update for the existing worlds. Especially swimmable oceans in windenburg and brindleton Bay. And a few lots to actually live on sixam.
simkitten87
New Spectator
5 years ago
would be cool to swim in the lakes. but so far that hasnt been updated. i havent played outdoor retreat in awhile. maybe i should send my sims there sometime.
Onverser
5 years ago
Outdoor Retreat is a pretty nice pack. I'd recommend playing the outdoor retreat aspiration while you're there, it gives a focus to being there and something to do while you're there! :)
Luckylunayre
New Spectator
5 years ago
"DeadFishy;c-17664217" wrote:
I don’t have Jungle Adventure or Journey to Batoo so that’s why I didn’t think of those. I can’t relate to the gameplay of either styles. I wish you could turn a Sulani lot into a holiday rental. Seems so natural.

Ugh, that’s really frustrating that you can’t lake swim, but great suggestion, thank you

You can if you're not aversed to using mods. I use a mod that makes Sualani a.destination world. If I ever want to live in that world I take the mod out.