Understanding Friends' Preferences

In the excerpt below, two friends, Alice and Ben, discuss their summer vacation plans.

Alice: I really want to go hiking this summer. There are some beautiful trails nearby that I've heard about.

Ben: Hiking sounds fun, but I was actually hoping we could go to the beach instead. I love swimming and relaxing by the water.

Alice: The beach is nice, but I think hiking would refresh us. We could see some amazing views!

Ben: I get that, but I like the idea of sunbathing and building sandcastles.

Alice: Maybe we could do both if we plan our itinerary right?

Ben: That could work! A bit of hiking in the morning, then heading to the beach in the afternoon sounds good to me.