Hello and welcome to the Our Daily Bread Designs March Release Blog Hop!
If you arrived here from Debi Southard’s Blog, you are in the right place!
If not, you might want to start at the Our Daily Bread Designs Blog to be sure you hop in the correct order. Why? We are having a Special Message Hop, and you will be collecting our Secret Words as you hop along, and since you’ll have to assemble them in the correct order, you will want to pick them up in the order given!
Here’s What You Need to Know to Win:
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You have until Tuesday March 2nd at 8:00PM EST to finish the requirements to be eligible to win.
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There will be TWO BLESSED WINNERS. . . who will each receive a $15.00 Gift Certificate to the Our Daily Bread Designs Store to go toward the stamps of your choice!
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Winners will be randomly chosen from all the qualified entries and announced on Wednesday, March 3rd on the ODBD Blog!!
Here’s What You Need to Do to Win:
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Hop from blog to blog in the order given below, writing down the secret words you will find clearly in the post of each Design Team Member. Then you must leave a comment on each blog.
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Email Grace at: gnywening@yahoo.com and give her the secret words you found in the correct order . . . . the ODBD Design Team has a special message for you!
If for any reason a link is broken, simply return to the Our Daily Bread Designs Blog to see who is next on the list, leaving a space for the missing words. Blog hop morning is a busy time for blogs so if you are unable to leave a comment, you should have good success if you wait and go back later.
Now for my card for today. We have three sets that are being released today and they have the most stunning flowers. You can see all the new releases HERE. Today I’m using a new set called The Lord Has Risen. I jump at every chance I get to use my Graphic 45 stash – that paper is so majestic (Renaissance) and to me it fits perfectly with the grand sentiments that Kelley selects for her sets. For this card I simply cut with the AllDeco Punch and layered the card. The edges are smudged with Vintage Photo Distress Ink. I used Copics right on the design paper with no problem at all!
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Card Recipe:
Stamps: Our Daily Bread Designs –
Paper: Graphic 45 – Enlightenment, Prima Cardstock – First Blush
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Versafine – Black Onyx, Vintage Photo Distress Ink
Accessories: ALLDeco Punch, Pearls, Ribbon, Copic Markers
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Before you go, I want to tell you about the exciting events we have planned for you this month! March 17th is the Second Anniversary of Our Daily Bread Designs, and I promise you, you will not want to miss it!!! Be sure to check the Our Daily Bread Designs Blog on Sunday, March 7th! We will be announcing fun challenges that will run March 13 – 16 so you can get a head start on them. Then beginning on Saturday, March 13, we will be announcing a daily challenge and there will be wonderful prizes EVERY DAY! On March 17 we will have another Blog Hop, revealing the Special Edition Anniversary Release! I hope we’ll see you then!!!
Mwah, thanks for hanging in there with me, I know that was a lot of information!! Now I’ll send you on to the marvelously talented Kathy Jones with an amazing creation!
This you need to know – my secret word is: sweet,
This is hard to do cause I have been a lot of places thanks to my husbands job and his traveling! I think one of the prettiest and most diverse places I have been is Prague, Czech Republic. I visited it the first time in 2002 during one of the worse floods of their recorded history. I was prepared not to like it because it had been communist (and still is in a lot of ways) but the people and the city are so beautiful it was such a surprize.
guess I’m not the only one that can’t sleep. As far as going somewhere dreamy I guess I never have. I have six children so needless to say every time we went on vacation it was with the family. I to was a caregiver for the last 20 years on and off. My first husband got ill at a young age and was on kidney dyalisis until he passed away. In 2006 my mother got ill and came to live with us, I remarried, so that I could take care of her, she passed away in March of 2006. Later that same year my 2nd husband passed away, July almost four months to the day, so I depend on the computer to keep me in touch with everything. I love papercrafting and spend hours looking at all the different sites and things everyone has made. I really didn’t know how to do much on the computer but am learning and have even set up a blog. Not much on it yet, but there will be, I have to say seeing all the beautiful things you make has really given me inspiration. Thanks so much
Well Becca.. I have been only to London and Lourdes in France.. so between the two I’ll prefer Lourdes. It is NOT that kind of place you may be looking for, but the inner joy and peace that place gives you.. is breathtaking in a certain sense. And I definitely LOVED it when we went on the mountains (the Pyrenees .. border between France and Spain)above the clouds.. that WAS breathttaking!!
LOVE that candy sweetie, thanks for the chance.xx
Hi Becca, this is a good one; it will be hard to limit it to just 5 places in 5 days! I’ll start close to home — Biltmore in Asheville, NC. The house and the setting are simply unreal. I cannot imagine what it was like to live in such an amazing setting in the mountans among the clouds; among such beautiful art and collections in a castle you need a map to find your way around in; with home-grown, rustic meals served on fine china and fine linens everyday; and always a housefull of guests enjoying and taking it all in with me.
I haven’t traveled much in my life. I have always worked until recently and was never big into vacations, so I guess that my back porch will have to do. We have a breathtaking view of the Smokey Mountains from our porch and right now they are snow covered and when the sun shines the sight will take your breath away. In the summertime we see the farmland with the silos and the Mountains in the background another wonderful sight. We spend a lot of time on the porch in the summertime and whenever I’m agitated about anything I sit and ponder the situation while I gaze at the Mountains. There is something about knowing they have been right there for many, many years and they are not going anywhere. It gives you an idea of
knowing who you are and where you are headed, and that you are grounded.
I have to say – Crete. I’ve arrived in the night, and at the morning when I’ve opened the door and saw the sea mixed with sky… It surely was breathtaking :)
One of the most beautiful places I have been is the Blue Ridge Mountains of Gatlinburg Tenessee. After climbing/hiking for hours with my two sons and my brother in law, we saw the most breathtaking waterfall that made that long hard climb worthwhile.
Last summer our family went to Hilton Head Island, SC. It was truly beautiful! It’s in my top five. We haven’t had many either. We have a sick daughter. She and I generally miss the family vacation. MY hubby will take the other kids while we’re in the hospital. One year when my dd was 13 she a total hip replacement. The reest of the family went to Maine. Chandler and I stayed at home while she was recuperating. We actually had a good time watching old movies together. We’ve had a long on going history but, we’ve found things to enjoy along the way. Chandler was able to make it to Hilton Head. We made a bed in the back of the van. Anyways, Becca, HHI is AWESOME!!!!!!
Now I have to admit I am not a “world traveler”, have been all over the United states though, and this country has a ton to offer…..as much as I fell in love with Glacier National Park, I am going to suggest good old Michigan (remember the videos?)…so very gorgeous with all its water…Mackinac Island is a ball…and no automobiles allowed, only transportation is horses and bikes or good old walking!!! The sunsets on the straits of Mackinac (always pronounced mack-in-naw)…are breathtaking by the Mackinac bridge…….yes, “come back to Michigan”…lol!!!
Wow what candy!! This is so exciting,like buying a lottery scratch ticket!!:) I have only played a handful of times but the first time was the day my first son Cody was born and we won 50.00. That started his college fund! That has been my only big win too.
Some place dreamy, I never got to go on a honeymoon or a romantic get-away with my hubby and this year will be 20 years.
But back in June my sister and I went on a sisters get-away to Gulf Shores, AL and it was BEAUTIFUL!!! White, White, (very clean) sandy beaches, beautiful weather, a remote condo with beautiful grounds-flowers, pool, hot tub and the Ocean. Wow the ocean was so clear and inviting. I stayed in the ocean from morning til evening. I had 3 sting rays swim by my legs (they scared me! But they were so gracious and peaceful) and a beautiful huge white craine walked within 10 feet from me. I shell hunted and had the best relaxed week.
I have pics on my facebook page Pam Hall-Barker you are welcome to visit.
Thank you again for sharing your talents and your candy
God Bless
Pam
i also have not traveled much in my life, but every summer my foster family and i would go to Glacier National Park Montana…i have been on many of the hikes through out the park and i have been to iceburg lake…which was so beautiful, with is touqoise water and iceburgs on the surface…….any where in glacier is dreamy to me…the sound of the rivers and the creeks running, water running through powerful waterfalls…the water all crystal clear , you can see the fish swimming or a beaver swimming….Anywhere in Glacier National Park is dreamy and you will not be dissappointed if you go. Ahhh…i miss it so!
Hi Becca,
Unfortunatley I have only been to Disneyland in California way back in 1979! My husband does not like to go far from home so I haven’t been able to travel. I have dreams to see where my grandmother was born near Hadrian’s Wall on the border between England and Scotland, as well as far Eastern Canada where all of our history is! I have over the years yearned to see Paris and Greece as well, but will never get to any of these places. I am at home nearly all of the time and use my card making to keep me happy and busy when I am not doing housework etc. I have for the past 20 odd years taken care of both my F-I -L and M-I-L as they took ill; and I looked after my father for 5 years while he was ill and was with him when he passed away 6 years ago. Now I get on the ferry every 3 months to come and do things for my mother and as she ages will probably do the same for her as I did for dad. I spend the rest of my time alone…….
I do hope you hear of some GREAT places that you can visit some day :o)
Hugs, Candy
As you can see its 4 30 am and I am wide awake. I lost my husband too soon 4 years ago.
The most breath taking place we have ever been was on a cruise to Alaska.
To walk on a glacier is unbelievable.
Being within yard of a glacier from the deck of a cruise ship. We we took a bus to the Yukon and it felt like we were in Heaven.
It is so very beautiful. Something not to be missed.
The dreamiest place I’ve been is the Bahamas. I’d won a trip, my husband didn’t want to go, so I took my best friend. I don’t get around very well, walk with a cane, but that wasn’t going to stop me! There’s something kinda magical about the Bahamas. Maybe it’s the age & history. We were staying in Nassau, where there’s lots of very old, very colorful buildings, with new modern buildings dotted here & there. The Bahamians we met were wonderful, had beautiful accents, food was great, & I got lots of locally handcrafted souvenirs. Anyway, I’d go back in a heartbeat!
I have to say, I haven’t traveled much, but the Grand Canyon was the most breathtaking for me. God really is great, and looking out over the vastness of it all, just makes you realize how small we are in the whole scheme of things. It really was overwhelming.
Traveling and visiting new places is part of my life. For the past 23 years I have visited so many places that I can not even remember how many. 23 years singing in a choir and this gives me the opportunity to meet new people, traditions, and to explore new places … But the most fantastic and wonderful place that I visited is Tunisia. We had the whole family – mom, dad, my sister and me. I was only 10 years old and I was enchanted by this so different and variegated world. For the first time I saw palm trees, I saw a camel, ostrich and flamingo live.
Now I work at a travel company and have the opportunity to travel
It has to be Blue Spring State Park in Florida. Went there this January and the crystal clear river was full of manatees and all kinds of fish. It was awesome…. a place where you cannot help but feel close to god.
many hugs,
Angela xxx.
My best memory was visiting Hong Kong for my 21st Birthday (I’m now 39), I remember wanting to go to the Po Lin Monestary. The Po Lin Monastery is set amid spectacular mountain scenery on the 520-metre high Ngong Ping plateau. It is home to the biggest bronze Buddha which sits serenely atop Ngong Ping plateau amid the spectacular mountain scenery of Lantau Island. Just a site to see. We even got to have lunch with the Monks, a memory I still cherish.
Tracy – Australia
Becca, mine is a “deam”. It is a two story house with stairs outside from the upper level leading into a flower garden full of flowers. My bedroom is all glass windows full and of white lacy bed linens of which I melt into at night. I have beautiful flower fresh flowers all over the room and silver serving pieces. As I said, it is a dream but I go there a lot and if is a wonderful spot.
Good Morning Becca…I love your blog and visit it daily. I guess I would have to say that the place I went to that left an impact on me was my visit to Berlin when there was still the wall around the city. I went there in the 70’s and entered through Checkpoint Charlie. What touched me was seeing the markers where people tried to escape the Communist rule of the city. Very touching. A very beautiful city also.
I dont know if you know England, but we went to Northumberland in September for my husbands birthday, never been before and its up North from where we live. Well it was lovely. Got to see the Angel of the North which is just spectacular and we went to Lindesfarne which was just great, the views amazing.
Margaret – UK
Unfortunately I have been very few places “dreamy” but I would say Magnetic Island of the coast of Queensland would come close- It’s where we spent our honeymoon many many years ago and (that’s probably why I feel it’s dreamy) its was just a little slightly underdeveloped island that you could sail around in a day and still have fun swimming in clear bluegreen seas and sitting on golden sandy beaches- there were peacocks and peahens at the resort we stayed at and it was mating time but even though the noise was significant the colours of the birds made up for that 10 times over. We said we would try to return often but finances and family have made that impossible at this stage- maybe when we retire we can go back.
I admire you for your carer status- I know first hand how hard and resticting that can be – my position was only for a couple of years so I can only imagine what you go through every day but we do it for love.
I have had the opportunity to travel some. I loved my trip to Jamaica with group of travel agents. We got to stay in a new hotel so they could tell their customers about it. We went river rafting. Each raft had its own native directing it down the river while we sat back and enjoyed the sites. It was just beautiful. We visited the well know Sandals Hotels with all their beautiful beaches. The water was so blue. I would love to do it again. The culture was so different from ours.
The dreamiest place I have ever been was Rotorua, New Zealand. It is a geothermal activity area and steam rises from the ground. The lakes have steam coming off of them 24/7 and have some of the most breathtaking sunrises and sunsets. You are able to visit the Polynesian spa and take baths in the HOT mineral pools which leave you feeling so relaxed that you have to sit on the edge of the pool for a couple of minutes to regain you composure and be able to walk. I sincerely want to go back ASAP!!!
Hmm… I had visited Singapore…. a year after my wedding… just a postponed HONEYMOON…… I loved the place the most because I was with my sweetheart, discovering, learning & having fun….. I liked the place because it was totally systematic kind…… No feeling of messiness…. I liked the people who were so helpful in helping us around… And that was my first ‘Out Of The Country’ Trip….. Everything I saw was beautiful…… & wanna visit that place again, before we bid goodbye to the world, with my love & sweet heart, of course…. No one like him to make me feel special…… ALWAYS!!!!!
Ash…
OK – now I will not have time to create this week – because I can see you have so much beautiful stuff I will have to come back and look several times. Back to your question – I have seen many beautiful sites as my job allows me to travel. But one of my favourite sites is in southern France – when you suddently pass a field of lavenders – with rows and rows of them – a lovely smell and a tiny old house somewhere in the middle – add a beautiful blue sky and the fact I am on vacation when I see this and it is pure bliss.
Hello Becca, you are always so generous with your blog candy! Thank you so much for another chance to win lovely stuff!
Well, I have a few places I dream about, my main dream is going to Japan as I love everything about that country.
But as you asked about places I’ve been that are dreamy for me, there are two that spring to mind! First my honeymoon destination: Iceland! Truly out of this world. So different and a bit otherworldly, too. It was very expensive but wonderful and wondrous. I hope to go again one day.
And the other is a little less exotic but I loved it nevertheless, so much so actually I went 7 times in a row! It is a place in Greece called Epidaphros/Epidavros and it is just special to me. It was the first place I visited without my parents at the age of 16 with my boyfriend at the time. It was a very big deal to me to go on my own and with a boy none the less! I had a great time with lots of history an culture as well as beautiful walks in the amazing scenery and a litte bit of partying as well, but just a bit *lol*
Hope this wets your appetite for some travelling…
Love, Alexandra
I must say, I am not a wealthy person, but I managed to travel twice when I was young to some distant places, but now I am a bit older- when I wake in the morning and look out my window, and see the beautiful sun rises and settings- I think there is not a more beautiful place than here with my babes asleep upstairs, and this glorious backdrop. Really.
I haven’t traveled much…but I think the dreamiest place that I can think of is….sitting on a beach at sunrise! My daughter passed away four years ago and some of my fondest memories are our visits to the beach! Thank you so much for a chance to win!
For today I will say the island in St. John, V.I. My favorite palce in the whole world to sit is on the soft white sands at Trunkbay overlooking the crystal agua blue warm water. There is a small island to snorkel around and you can hear the sea gulls talking al day. The soft tropical breezes gently go by keepintg you cool enough not to be hot. Yes that is what takes my breath away. Now I must get my mind back here in R.I. where snow is coming in a few hours. boy do I not want to leave my memories.
The Lake Superior Circle Tour that we did last summer provided some stunning views of the lake. The view from Lake Superior Provincial Park (NW of Sault St. Marie, Canada) was beautiful. You just have to respect Lake Superior – calm one moment and then foaming waves the next. The drive from Sault St. Marie to Marathon, Canada is stunning. Jump over to Grand Marais, Minnesota and you see a calmer side of Lake Superior! Get a donut from the ‘world’s best donut’ shop and a cup of coffee and just sit in your lawn chair by the bay and take it all in – wow! Copper Harbor, Michigan completes my list today. The drive on the west side of the peninsula to Copper Harbor is wonderful (a stop at the Jam Pot is a must!) and you get a completely different perspective of Lake Superior. We have been blessed !
Thank you for another opportunity for some goodies.
My dream place may only be mine…last October my sister in law took me to Europe for 4 weeks and I was able to go back to my home town Harderwijk a small city in Holland where I was born and have never been able to go back to, we migrated to Australia when I had just turned seven. We stayed right in the middle of the old town and it was beautiful, they take so much pride in their town, there’s no graffiti no rubbish it was just beautiful, little cobblestoned streets, I could go on for hours, but I won’t :)
hugs………Baukje
My dream is to travel to Belgium and walk in my ancestors footsteps. I am a descendant of Walloons and my ancestor who came to Sweden came 1628th My proposal for a destination is thus to make a trip back in time. Your own history.
Many thanks for the nice opportunity to win as much fine craft stuff.
I’m living in France and my favorite place is Le lac d’Annecy (Annecy’s Lake). The particularity of this lake is that it is in the middle of the mountains, the Alples.
When you are near the lake you can admire the mountains, and during the summer, you can see some people going down from the mountains with parachutes, and you can also assist to their jump in the road of the mountain.
My second favorite place is in the kitchen is here, on the table, with my laptop, admiring all things you share with us and many others blogers we can meet only by surfing on the internet.
Have a great day,
Carole
I have been to Las Vegas 13 times and of all those trips one event in particular stands out…….Celine Dion’s concert. We sat just 12 feet from her!! Yep, front row seats! Her concert was the BEST EVER!!! The atmosphere was breath taken! The room, the music, the elements, and the people!!! I want to go back but she is not doing her show anymore. Thanks Becca for this opportunity!
Asilomar really gets me. Its in Monterey/Carmel so you can imagine the scenary. Its right at the tail of the famous 17 mile drive. Its a state park, architect was the same as Hearst castle but its in the rustic look. Where else do PEOPLE have to walk on the wooden path on the beach but the DEER can walk where ever they want? Its serene, I always feel peaceful there.
Beeca after my mom died I had a chance to go home with my friend to the Netherlands. She lived and grow up in Urtecht and it was marvelous for me. One morning I was awken to horse clonking sounds looked out my window and there was a fruit and vegatables horse driven wagon. I was able to see grass roofs and people working in their yards wearing wooden shoes. It was a trip I will never forget.
I went up in the mountains in New Mexico a long time ago. It was beautiful. All the Aspen trees and the lakes were just beautiful. It was so peaceful you could really have time to think. It was a very peaceful time in my life.
I am originally from Africa, and I can say there are so many beautiful places in Zimbabwe, Malawi and South Africa. I could set up an itinery for you for at least a month’s holiday and you would still only see half of it. The mountain and sea views of Capetown to the animals of Kruger National Park and Wankie Game Reserve in Zimbabwe. The ethereal Victoria Falls and eirie Zimbabwe ruins also in Zimbabwe to the shocking but still beautiful squatter camps built on the hillsides overlooking the inland lakes of Knysna on the Garden Route in South Africa. In Malawi, the mountain range above Zomba or the brightly coloured tropical fish eating the hairs on your legs in Lake Malawi. The scenes are so diverse and amazing, you will not want to leave.
But your cards are what inspire me at the moment. I have become an avid fan of your beautiful, classy style. Keep it up.
:) Lorna
In 1985 I was fortunate in that I won 2 adult airline tickets to fly from Toronto, Canada to Amsterdam, The Netherlands. We bought airline tickets for my daughter who was 10 and my son who was 8 and in May 1986, we flew to Amsterdam. #1 on my list to visit was Keukenhof but my Dad told me that the tulips would be finished as they have an earlier Spring than we do here in Canada. Well, we lucked out as they had a late Spring that year and all the tulips were in full bloom. Keukenhof is a large park near Amsterdam and it covers 32 hectares (79 acres) with 4.5 million tulips in 100 varieties. This park is huge and gorgeous! You can also see a windmill, tulip fields as well as other varieties of spring bulb flowers – each one planted by hand. This year they are celebrating 61 years (the same age that I will be come August). I was born in The Netherlands and this visit was a dream come true. We all had a great time and I was able to visit a lot of my relatives while I was there and still keep in touch with some of my cousins.
I’ve been to Greece, I stayed with my in-laws in a small village. The country is beautiful and the water is the color God has intended it to be just beautiful. Years ago the people from the small villages got around using donkeys. Oh the beauty of that, it made me think of the biblical days.Things around noon would shut down so people could take their daily naps and dinner was always served between 8-9 Pm daily. It actually was quite refreshing. I’ve been several times and never tire of the experience and I’m looking forward to going again. Good luck everyone. Thanks for the opportunity Becca. :-D
Well, I’m sure you meant traveling, but I don’t do that. So my “dream place” is almost always found in a book. Escapism. Love it. Thanks for the candy offering!
My “Calgon take me away moments” are close to home. We have a cabin that is 17 miles door to door from the house in town. My dreamy moments are in my double open red kayak on Caribou Lake! There is nothing more dreamy than eagles soaring overhead..or paddling through a fresh crust of ice in early spring or late fall or just laying back and soaking up the sights and sounds. More kayaking dreamy moments tomorrow!
12 + years ago I had the good fortune to win a trip to Maui. If there is a paradise on earth it is Maui.
The weather is perfect all the time with daytime temperatures in the mid to upper 70’s and night time temperatures in the upper 60’s At 3 P.M every day “one cloud” goes over and sprinkles a 5 minutes of rain. Businesses and restaurants do not have windows or screens because there are no insects nor inclement weather. There are few little harmless lizards that mill about catching any stray insect that managed to get to the island.
The restaurants serve fish that was caught that day and people sit to eat near opens windows overlooking the ocean .
The stores sell coconuts and pineapples that just fell from the trees.
Even though it is surrounded by ocean water there is no humidity. The plants absorb the moisture from the air rather than their roots.
The people there are delightful and have their priorities straight :) They spend their time with family and friends at the beach on the ocean. The humpbacked whales come there every spring to breed. They are protected . I went on a whale watching boat and saw these magnificent creatures as they swam right under our boat and leaped into the air. The only landscaped properties are golf courses. The residential properties and other businesses allow the natural plants to grace their yards. They don’t want to waste precious time mowing or weeding. LOL
I am not a crier but I cried when I left . It was so beautiful and I knew I could never afford to go back.
I have been told by people who have visited Maui “and” the Big island of Hawaii that Maui is by far the most beautiful of the two.
Becca if you ever have the opportunity to go please visit Maui.
Barbara
My most memorable place has to be St John in VI. Truly beautiful.
My dream place to be is Paris! I love the all the movies or pictures I see ,it would be one romantic place for my DH and I to visit!
I’ve been to some hot sandy beaches a few times and love it,but to visit Paris would be a wonderful trip for us!
This will sound corny, but last summer my husband and I visited Mackinac Island in Michigan. We couldn’t afford to stay on the island so chose a much cheaper motel nearby. When we arrived and opened the door to our room, we were welcomed with a crisp, cool refreshing breeze that came from the wide-open windows on the other side of the room that showed off beautiful Lake Michigan….it was awesome. Our senses sang.
Becca’s Beauties inspire me!!! Thanks.
PS on Maui. If you want to see the whales they come back to breed in March. The captain of our boat said the Whales put on a magnificent show for the tourists as a thank you to the people of Maui for protecting them :)
wow…that’s a hard question!! I sure haven’t been many places in my life. I have to say the most gorgeous place I have been is Southampton, Ontario, Canada, on Lake Huron. The beach there is just wonderful and it is known for it breathtaking sunsets….ahhh….dreaming about going there again.
Almost 20 years ago, I spent the summer going to school in Ireland. I was working at a hotel and sometimes they let us work a bunch of days in a row so that we could get 4 or 5 days off. My late DH and I decided to take 4 days and go to Paris. We had no idea what we were doing and when we landed, we didn’t even have a hotel room. We wandered the streets with our bags until we were lucky enough to find a place. It wasn’t 5 stars, but it was cute, clean and had a great view of the city.
The first night we went on a bus tour that the hotel recommended and we wrote a list of all the places we wanted to get a closer look at. We then spent the next four days exploring the streets of Paris. They were long 14 hour days, but they were well worth the exhaustion. We saw the Louvre, the Opera House, Notre Dame, the Trocadero, took a boat ride down the Seine, and of course, the Eiffel Tower. We bought charcoal and watercolor paintings from local artists on the street, we had our caricatures drawn in the courtyard in front of Notre Dame and every night, we would take the Metro to this tiny little carnival just to eat french hot dogs and sit on top of the ferris wheel to stare at the Eiffel Tower. It was the most spontaneous trip I ever took and I will never forget it. To this day, my home is filled with Eiffel Tower prints and collectibles, so that I can always remember being 22 years old and being lucky enough to visit one of the most beautiful cities in the world!
Hmmmmmm…..so many lovely places in my travels, but I think the most breathtaking was a place called Blue Valley in North Carolina. We stopped there for the night on the way to taking my son’s Boy Scout troop to summer camp in Rainey Mtn. Georgia. The Scoutmaster had visited there every summer when he was a boy and decided to take the troop to camp a day early so we could all camp there. Don’t even know how to get there again, the mountains, twisting roads, waterfalls, and swimming holes made it an incredible get away. If only I hadn’t had poison ivy on my feet and spent most of the night wading in the creep to stop the itching!
Great Blog Candy! Someplace dreamy….hmmmmmm…..dreamy….. Can’t say I have been, can’t say I haven’t been. I have been to Amish country where the life was so simple and I thought how great that would be. Then I realized how much I depend on electricity, running water, washing machine and dryer and realized it was a great place to visit and a peaceful time. I have also been to Stone Mountain Georgia, and what a beautiful place! So many trees, flowers, and the view! Oh My Goodness. However still not sure they are dreamy.
The most breath-taking places I have been is on the lake or ocean at sunrise.
I am a beach gal! So anywhere I can go to a seaside or beach location, it’s heaven to me.
We went to Ambergris Cay in Belize years ago. It is one of the most beautiful, natural places in the world. The water is so pristine and tropical fish swim all around you as you move through the gorgeous coral reef! You feel like you are in an aquariam! It is breathtaking to say the least. I am thankful for the trip and would love to return.
The Rio Grande River in Jamaica. We took an all day rafting trip. Wonderful experience!!!
I would have to say that the most breath-taking place so far was in September when we took a cruise/tour to Alaska. We saw lots of wildlife and just the mountains and the views, it was so awesome. I really hope we can go back again some day. Thanks for all you do and for the chance to win some blog candy.
My husband is Italian so I’d love to go to Italy some day.
Thanks for the opportunity to win blog candy. Thanks also for the beauty that you share with us each day!!
Good morning Becca, I found your blog last night, I really enjoyed going through your Blog. I spent alot time on your blog and YouTube watching your videos. I don’t get to go too many places, like you I’m tethered also.
Years ago I did Moorehead, NC. It was a quaint little seaport town. There were so many beautiful old houses. While there we saw the wild horses and went on a romantic night time cruise, where I froze. I enjoyed going to the many antique stores and just being with my husband.
I grew up in Ireland, left in my late teens. Going back for a visit one winter the weather was so miserable, no sun for 2 weeks that I swore I’d never go back. So much for swearing. A lot of years later I went back with one of my sons, we visited all the places I grew up in, saw relatives and old friends and rented a car and drove all over the north. We visited just about every pile of rocks that were ever called something, even places around where I lived that I hadn’t known existed. At one point it was like the country spoke to me, ‘where have you been?’ I’ve since been back again and will do so when I can. The country keeps callilng me back, weather and all.
Thanks for all the inspiration
The most beautiful lake I have ever seem is lake Tahoe. It is a mountain lake with clarity that is amazing. you can see the bottom 15 feet above. I saw a book once with pictures of the most beautiful lakes in the world and I thought Tahoe was the most spectacular. I have fond memories of Tahoe as my family visited there many summers. Just relaxing and swimming mostly. the Cabin we rented had no Tv, so we did jigsaw puzzles, read, and enjoyed family and friends. We went to church outdoors under the pine trees. You really felt the presence of God in this beautiful setting. I have enjoyed reading everyones commemts. It is wonderful to see a place through someone else’s eyes.
Chris
I haven’t traveled a lot, but this past Oct. I went on a cruise with my neighbor to the Eastern Med. Everywhere we went was beautiful. I think my favorite place was Santorini Greece. We ate at this cafe and were up on this veranda and the site looking over the ocean was so gorgeous.
One of the most breathtaking places I have been is when I stood on the north rim of the Grand Canyon — just awe inspiring!
I don’t travel much but I have traveled to the mountains before and love the Blue Ridge Parkway. How can someone see such a sight and not believe there is a God. He has made a beautiful creation. God bless!
One of the most beautiful places I have been was the town garden in Mansfield, OH. I found myself in Mansfield on business with 10 other people, one of whom was born and raised there. She knew ALL of the best places to eat and visit. One day after work she took us to the town garden. Since it was summer, the garden was in full bloom and smelled absolutely wonderful!! Honey bees and butterflies were flying from flower to flower. There was a slight breeze which lifted the scent of the flowers into the air. I love to garden and being there was heaven!!
Love this question Becca! The most enchanting place I’ve ever visited was Savannah in the Spring! I’ve been to many beautiful places, so this might seem like a strange place to talk about, but no place has ever left a print on my heart like Savannah did. It was late March, and the azaleas were in full, glorious bloom. There was exquisite color everywhere; I’ve never seen anything like it! I remember walking down a street one day, passing a trellis covered in wisteria, and the smell overtook me, it was truly heavenly!! We stayed in a beautiful old hotel right on the Savannah waterfront, and from our balcony we could sit and watch the huge steamer ships come and go with their cargo. Our hotel room was loft style, and there was a skylight above our bed, and I remember lying in bed with a full moon shining down on me, I tell ya, it just doesn’t get any better than that! I could go on and on, but I’ll stop here. Savannah in the Spring, I HIGHLY recommend it!
In 1993 I went to Barbados to visit one of my very first pen pals I ever had. His name was Tony & he was studying to become a minister. I stayed with his family. The beaches there are absolutely wonderful & I hope that one day I can take my husband there=) One of the neatest things I got to do was go to an old cemetery. I know that sounds strange but the headstones were so interesting to read. Most of the people in that particular cemetary had come from England back in the 1800’s. Each headstone told a brief story about the person buried there. Some were slaves. Some were relatives of royalty from England; and many other interesting stories. Just so much rich history there. The people were the most friendliest I’ve ever met. The foods were delicious & the family I stayed with had monkeys living in their back yard. Naughty little monkeys, at that. I truly think that everyone needs to go to a different country & learn about different cultures. There are some real eye openers in many places. I am now disabled but hold that trip in a very special place in my heart. Thank you for the chance at blog candy=)
My dreamy place is Dyers Bay, Ontario Canada. Quiet secluded area. Beautiful view of the tip of the Georgian Bay. High cliffs behind you, trees- I love the birch trees ( I used to take the bark and make a canoe when I was a child), small cottages, a lighthouse a few miles up the road. VERY Quiet there, and relaxing. Becca – love you artwork, ideas, and creativity. When I grow up – I want to craft like you.
I’ve had the privilege of visiting many places, but the one I really am drawn to is the animal park of Nazinga in Burkina Faso. Seeing herds of elephants in the wild from the roof of a Land Cruiser is beyond amazing!
Pretty simple – Hawaii! – and to be honest I would have only dreamed of going there if it hadn’t been for our daughter moving there! I love the islands and I love the people (don’t like the “touristie’) so much. But because she is ‘family’ there now we have met so many people that call O’ahu home and they are people just like you would meet any where. My first visit there we did go see the ‘major’ attractions. At those sites it is a major emphasize on their history. So I guess I learned to look beyond the cover and discover the pages that make such a beautiful land and people who help create it.
Hey Beccca, although my husband is retired military, we never traveled too far during his career.Mainly we traveled to see family. The most beautiful trip was not where I visited, but who visited me. We had almost all of both sides of the family, and many of our good friends, in one place for a weekend. I walked around my home in awe as people came in and out of my home. During the wedding I kept thinking I need to inhale every moment because this will not happen ever again, and how lucky I was to have eveyone here. So the most beautiful place I have been is my very own livingroom. The best moment of that , while I am sharing. . . was being able to see my Mother-in-law celebrate Thanksgiving for the first time with her siblings in over 20 years. Having everyone, hand in hand in a big circle while my husbands godfather said grace. . . it was truly an amazing weekend.
I believe it is not the place you are at but who who you are with that make these moments so special.
Thanks for the opportunity, to win some great stuff.
Serstrin
I think southwest Virginia, near Abingdon and up toward West Virginia where you go past Burke’s Garden in the Appalachians is beautiful. Burke’s Garden was the first choice for the place to buy and build the Biltmore, but the property owners refused to sell! So they built it in Asheville.
But even more beautiful than that is the Grand Canyon. It is beyond description and looks unreal when you are standing before it.
Another gorgeous drive is along the Columbia River at the bottom of Oregon. A breath-taking view around every bend.
Love your beautiful work Becca!
Hi Becca! Thank you for the chance to win some more awesome blog candy, you are so generous!
I haven’t traveled much but was fortuate enough to take a trip to Canada when my girl friend lived in Calgary. She took me to Lake Louise & Banff. It was so breathtaking that it brought tears to my eyes. The beauty of the area was amazing! It was if I walked right into heaven!
Karen M.
Let’s see…for our honeymoon, we went to Prince Edward Island. The beautiful blue ocean, the red (yes red) sandy beaches, the winding red dirt roads going through the green countryside…Prince Edward Island is truly a place of beauty. We loved it so much we went back for our 10th anniversary. Thank you for a chance for more blog candy!
I have had the opportunity to visit some of the carribean islands and they are beautiful, but the one place that took my breath away was watching the sun rise over the Grand Canyon. That was so beautiful. Visiting the Grand Canyon was an awesome experience. It is so huge and made me realize what an awesome God we have to have created such beautiful places to visit.
Hi Becca, Five days…five different answers! Here’s todays’ scoop: I got to cruise some of the Grecian islands. I remember Santorini being so romantic (too bad I was there with my sister-ugh!). But the sites were amazing and, oh, so foreign! TaTa til tomorrow!
Dreamy? As in tropical paradise? Only in my dreams! My husband and I did venture to Maine for our anniversary 20 years ago this coming July. We are both rural, farming families who never vacationed anywhere with our families .. we even came home a day early from our honeymoon! Now, with 4 teenaged children we do not venture far. Guess we just love home, although we do love it when we do get to travel. So, we can plan and dream of faraways places. Those Spellbinder dies in your blog candy appeal to my dreamy eyes — as that is all I can do about those items is dream!! So, when I get the opportunity to create by papercrafting, I can dream of lovely places to visit!! ~Amy S.~
Any place in the world is a beautiful place. It is your attitude that makes it worth it.
WOW, what great blog candy girl! I do not own any Spellbinders yet. Here’s hoping I can win some. Well, I’ve been to a few places as some have already stated: Biltmore House in Asheville, NC is awesome – if you want to get a peek of it, rent the DVD BEING THERE, with Peter Sellers and Shirley MacLaine. Alot of it was filmed in the Biltmore House, especially those scenes in the bedroom. Also been to Las Vegas, which was a treat for me, just to see, Disney, Southern CA (this was a beautiful drive from San Diego going north – to be able to see the ocean from the interstate was so beautiful! The coastline there is more jagged that it is on the East Coast. Beautiful scenes though. But more recently, I went on a cruise to Alaska – man, that was BEAUTIFUL! The ice glaciers were just a magnificient scene! We went the first week in september and the weather was the BEST there – no rain and it was nice to walk around to see each location without having coats on. We got on the ocean in a boat to watch the whales, and we took tours in the capital of Juneau – and took a dog sledding ride. It was very nice. But I must say, one of the most loveliest scenes I have seen is while driving from NC to FL late in the evening, there was the sun up in the sky – and it was the most beautiful scene I’d ever seen before – wished I had gotten a picture I could share with you. It was so peaceful, and just a great way that GOD was talking to me of his wonderful creations – he’s awesome for sure. I’ve never been overseas to other countries, but would love to go. Bahamas was very nice too – but I have to say still, “there’s no place like home” – so enjoy your place at home, and know you are probably seeing the most awesome there is in the US by being there. Take care –
I was married to a sailor for 14 years and through him I was able to leave Seattle and travel from WA to CA to HI to ID to CT to CA and back to WA. It was the best learning experience ever. But, as far as the best vacation I find it hard to pinpoint. We went to Florida and saw 2 Cirque du Soliel shows…now that was great. Then again, we went to Arizona and toured the Biosphere…WOW! Living in Hawaii should have been like being on a vacation for 2 years…not for me since I gave birth 2 weeks after arriving and husband went directly out to sea. While in Connecticut I had a baby and then traveled throughout New England…amazing. Idaho, never even once, felt like a vacation. That winter it was -65 degrees with wind chill factor and this was where I spent most of my first preggy. The Hearst Castle in CA…unbelieveable! Touring Wash DC, the White House and Arlington Cemetery…awesome. Staying in a beautiful victorian hotel in Victoria, BC, Canada…very english and great high tea. Taking our 6 year old granddaughter to Vail, CO for some white water rafting…she loved it and we were worn out. I guess the one memory that stands out (and it wasn’t even on vacation) was just outside of San Fransisco at Muir Beach by the Muir headlands…eyes half closed and shielded by an umbrella, light breeze blowing over my bathing suit clad body, listening to the waves sloshing onto shore and pulling their way back to the sea, knowing that in an hour I must jet back home and retrieve my children from a public school on a closed military base, and still I relax just enough to forge a deep memory that I now use for meditation to relieve stress and sleep. I’m happy!
We vacationed in Williamsburg, Virginia, last year, and the most beautiful spot was the orginal landing site at olde Jamestowne. It was a sunny day, and the water glistened. The shoreline was lined with old trees. It was just amazing!
My husband and I have been fortunate to travel many places in the world over the years from Australia to Israel to the Carribean … during our honeymoon , we spent a day on a chartered boat complete with three wonderful meals, perfect weather all while snorkeling/ diving in the Great Barrier Reef. This place has the most incredible coral , crystal clear water and fish … stunning blues, oranges, yellows… it was a dream ! I won’t continue to elaborate with such a short space but it was the PERFECT day.
Hey Becca,
I love your tutorials and share them with my stamping groups.
Thank you for making it easy to learn new ways of ‘doing’ our craft.
I think the most awesome trip my husband and I took was a cruise to Alaska. I want to label it ‘God’s back yard’. It was truly a bigger you are experience.
Thanks for the blog candy opportunity,
Susan
My husband and I discovered cruising in the later years and the most beautiful place I’ve ever seen is Alaska. I remember the last time we were there, standing in the middle of Skagway, a town of only 800 people year round, and looking up at the towering mountains with turquoise glaciers tucked away in nooks and crannies. It can be cold and rainy the time of year we choose to go but I live in Arizona and rain is a novelty. For my money Alaska has the most panoramic views I’ve ever seen.
One of the places I dream about is to visit Australia. I have a pen pal and we have been writing each other since 1965. I got her name at the N.Y.World’s Fair from a giant computer. Sue has shared her life there and the places she has visited there.I have shared my life in the US. Sue visited us about 25 years ago. During her brief visit, my husband arranged a friend to watch the boys and I traveled with her to NYC area to visit my family. The highlight for me was sharing the top of the Empire State building with her, just like in Sleepless in Seattle. I hope to get to visit her homeland one day, but I have a lifetime of memories shared with her through the mail and now through emails.
I have worked full time and raised four children, so needless to say I haven’t travelled much either. My dream is Austria or Australia, but I did manage to get to British Columbia in 2003 and found that travelling through the mountains is not only spectacular and breathtaking, but addicting…I could live there quite easily!
I found that it was magical driving from Banff Alberta all the way through to B.C…just getting into the mountains and going through there…truly a work of God!
Marian
Sad to say, but I haven’t been any place particularly beyond my dreams, yet! But my best friend is very very likely moving to Australia for a few years with her husband’s job – they’ll be in Perth, on the coast. And if she goes, I get to visit!! I’m so excited – I hope this works out for her, she’s excited too! And we’ll have a great time together checking out Australia!
The Grand Canyon. It never fails to renew my faith.
THe most dreamy place I have ever been is Cancun. The water is so blue and beautiful. You can walk out into the ocean so very far and see the bottom like you are in a swimming pool. Everything there is so beautiful.
I was blessed with a trip to France a few years ago and the South of France (Caan) was the most beautiful place I have been. I loved the way the cities are built on the hillsides overlooking the Mediterranian Sea and the quaint restaurants with sidewalk seating and cobblestone streets.
5 years ago I got married to the love of my life in Jamacia. We decided after 6 years and actually 6 years of Kurt asking me to marry him to run away and get married. We got married on the beach and it was the most amazing moment I could ask for.
We had the opportunity a few years back to travel to the Holy Lands in Israel and Jordan. It was an incredible experience! Now when I read something from the bible, I can often picture the place that they are speaking about!
Morning,
I’ve travelled a little but have moved around the country. Born and raised in Canada and have recently moved to Texas. Each place we lived was special and breathtaking. You never realize what is just out your own backdoor until it is gone. The Rocky Mountains were fabulous but when I lived there I thought they were boring. Living next to the ocean in Newfoundland was spectacular. I look forward to all the things my backdoor can show me in Texas.
The most beautiful place I have ever been is Hawaii. The beauty of this island is breathtaking. Everywhere you look you see mountains that rise up to the sky. Drive a long the coast, and you have unbelievable views of the ocean and cliffs. Unfortunately, we were only there for 3 days,
which wasn’t near enough time to see everything. The highlight of the trip was the visit to Pearl Harbor. If you ever get a chance to go to Hawaii, jump on it.
The most beautiful place I’ve been to is Florence, in Italy
It is the place I would love to live someday when I retired. There is so much to see, the place is so calm, grandiose, lots of museum and Art.You can just walk trough the city, and discover many many things…
We went on an extended trip to Vancouver and Alaska. Oh my how beautiful! ANd here we are stuck in the flats of Nebraska! It is even prettier the further north you go if that is possible. You probably got to see some of the beauty watching the Olympics. I wanna go back!
My husband and I just got back from a Christian cruise to the Bahamas. The cruise line owns this private stretch of beach which is called Half Moom Cay in the Bahamas. The water was absolutely breathtaking. The shades of blue ranged from navy blue all the way to crystal clear and every shade inbetween. Even at the Navy blue stage it was clear to the bottom. I stood on our cabin balcony and looked down and could see the bottom. Since a cruise ship was there, you know it had to be deep. The sand on the beach felt like soft suede. It was so silky, not pebbly or with a lot of shells. All I could think of when I was walking along the beach was “Only God could make something so absolutely breaktaking for us to enjoy.” Hope you get to go someday–a Christian cruise is definitely the way to go–no drinking, no casinos, great fellowship, great music, Christian entertainment. Wonderful–I highly recommend it.
A dreamy place that comes to mind that I visited was: last year when I went to CA to visit my daughter for a couple of weeks we would try to take as many walks as we could fit in. This one particular night we walked along this pond as the sun was going down, and it happened to beautiful that night, there was a young man fishing on one edge, a couple sitting in a row boat out in the middle of the pond and there were ducks swimming across, a variety of birds and other creatures that I had no idea what they were. It was such a peaceful walk that I really felt like I was in dreamland. Thanks so much for offering more blog candy, something that I have never won before but haven’t given up trying. I LOVE your blog!!!!
I believe one of the most beautiful places to visit is Newfoundland,
Canada. It’s an experience you will not forget . The mountains ,ocean and it’s people.
Marilyn
I haven’t traveled much but I am blessed to be part of the Great Smoky Mountains on the Tennessee side and one inspiring site is to see the sun come up over the mountains or even the moon coming up when it is so big it fills up the valley between the ridges! Thanks for the chance at your wonderful blog candy. One place I would love to visit is Mackinac Island (Somewhere in Time – which is a total tear jerker!!). My husband wanted to take me there for our anniversary but after checking prices we stayed much closer home!
I haven’t been to any exotic places and it’s been quite a few years since I went on any trip far away. I loved seeing the grand canyon, though. It really makes you feel so small, and shows you the vastness of God’s creation, it was such a moving experience. I would absolutely love to visit Rome someday or Ireland, that would be such an amazing trip.
I really enjoyed the view of Brazil! When we left the airport and headed towards the beach it was just beautiful.
I really enjoy reading your blog. Thanks for the chance to win blog candy again!!
My daughter was married in Alaska. It was the hottest day Alaska had had in years…the flowers were beautiful. There were huge hanging baskets along the sidewalks in the town. It was breathtaking. Thanks.
I went to Megan’s Bay in St. Thomas (Carribean) and it was absoulutely breathtaking. The clear blue water always brings a “calmness” to my soul.
The island of Kuai in Hawaii……we would go back there in a hearbeat. Lots of hiking trails that lead to waterfalls of all sizes and other hiking trails to beaches. When we got out of the airport to get the car, the smell of the flowers was just amazing!!!!! Part of the island is called (if I remember right) the Grand Canyon of the Pacific because it is a desert like canyon with cactus and red dirt. The other part of the island is tropical, so in a 30 min drive you go from one type of beauty to another! There are trees with the biggest trumpet shaped white flowers, too. We were there about 15 years ago, and its a trip we won’t forget.
Just last summer we visited Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia–just a beautiful drive. We took two days to enjoy it. Around every curve was another beautiful scene God created. The air was so fresh and the water so blue! It was dreamy.
My husband has taken me to some incredible places. But, I have to say that our trip to Hawaii truly showed me what paradise is all about. Each island is distinctively different. The sunsets are incredible. The temps are perfect. The plants and vegetation are amazing! It’s…paradise!
My favorite vacation of all time was a week in the Lauterbrunnen Valley in Switzerland. We stayed at the Silberhorn in Lauterbrunnen, and each day took a different hike with one breathtaking view after another. It was September and the weather was perfect, cool in the mornings with the jackets pulled off after an hour on the trails, which are so easy to follow. I’m a mountain lover and the Alps are spectacular!
I think my favorite trip was to the island of Hawaii. The island itself is so different depending on where you go there. There are major cities that look pretty much like any other city. But drive just out of the city and one side of the island is black lava fields. Drive south and you get sandy beaches of lots of different colors where the wildlife like big sea turtles sunning themselves. As you drive to the west side of the island it’s rain forest; huge tall trees, waterfalls and gorgeous flowers. And the north side of the island is similar to the midwest area. It was a lovely trip and it’s easy to see just about everything on the island.
We visited Ireland for a very quick 4 day tour. It was over Thanksgiving break, so we had no idea what to expect. The crowds were thin, and the weather very bearble, fall weather temps with no rain!
The green there is so different from here. It is amazing to drive around and see, in the middle of pastures, an ancient crumbling structure – and I mean several hundred years old.
The rural areas were my favorites. But the best part was the people. I have never seen so many kind, considerate, friendly and laid-back people. I never heard a horn honk, saw an unfriendly exchange between people, or saw an inkling of impatience.
I’ll write more about it tomorrow. There is just so much to tell.
Oh Becca- this is another hard question for me! Just like we never go to movies, we never travel-LOL! But this past year we did! We went to Williamsburg VA and fell in love with it again. We honeymooned there 24 years ago. We love it! On the beauty scale it may not rank up there but to us it is beautiful and moving, full of history, stories and imagination!
Oops. Left the comment in the wrong spot. Greece would be my place of choice!
A few months after ‘9-11’, my brother and I visited our family in Sicily, Italy. The entire place was breathtaking. The waters were so clear that you could see the ocean floor for miles out, so many restaurants placed their dining tables on the roof tops so customers could enjoy the view- I want to go back there with my husband and children to share my heritage and revisit the lovely old world charm that is still alive there.
-Sue
Hi Becca! Thanks for the chance to win the awesome blog candy! I was lucky enough to live in La Jolla, CA for several years so I didn’t have to go far for a dream spot! One of the most memorable trips DH and I have ever taken, though, was a walking tour of Tuscany. The scenery was absolutely gorgeous and it was wonderful to be able to walk the country roads, visit the villages and vineyards and meet the local residents. It was so peaceful there, away from the bustle of city life! I would highly recommend it and would love to go back!
Becca.
Thank you so much for another chance to win blog candy. It looks yummy!!!! A wonderful, dreamy place to visit is western Canada to see the Rocky Mountains. They are majestic and the waters in most lakes are greenish blue—absolutely beautiful. They truly reflect the glory of God.
Mary
Well Becca – I haven’t been to many places …… but Florence stands out as awesome. My sister and I visited Rome/Florence/Sienna some years ago and fell in love with the beauty and serenity. So if I could go anywhere I think it would be Florence.
Thanks for the chance to win your blog candy.
Hugs
HW(UK)
x
My favorite “dreamy ” place is the Saint Nicholas church, a tiny, truly tiny little church in Oberndorf, Austria where the original Christmas carol “Silent Night” was first performed in 1818. When we visited, it actually gave me chills to think that such a beautiful piece of music, a carol that we all know and love was debuted right her in this “dreamy” “tiny” place. Truly memorable.
My most favorite place is Jackson Hole, WY!!!! LOVE those Tetons! I never tire of going…and when we have a chance for a vacay…we always go for JH!!!
Becca,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,as a career Air Force wife our family has been to many places around the world.
I would say………by far………..the most dreamy experience I’ve had was standing on the Eifel Tower with my husband at sunset.
Doesn’t get much better then that………….
Of course we’ve cruised many times and watching the sunset OR sunrise on the balcony of a cruise ship is pretty spectacular too !!!
OK……….here’s the question…………….how do we get to your content page to find out who wins ??? I’m not sure where that is.
Thanks
And God Bless.
I love Paris. It really is a beautiful city with so many places to explore. I always like to stay by the Eiffel Tower so that if I get lost in the city, I can always find my way back by just walking toward it. So many of the historical sites are within walking distance of that area, I just love it. Try to get there some time if you haven’t already been.
i love all of your creations and am in awe of them. some of the best trips i’ve had have been simple things. one i remember fondly was a day i spent at the beach in florida. i spent hours playing with the snails. i would watch the tide come in and out and the snail would pop up and then borrough back down again. i remember how peaceful that was for me and wondered if i could sit and watch it forever. then life came along and back to hectic. thanks for letting us share our stories.
Having travelled practically almost 3/4 of the earth/world – I have two places that I would love to go back and live there, the first one is Sychelles and the second is Denver Colorado Springs!!!! both these places took my breath away!
The water, the people and the Tortoise of Sychelles was like visiting Paradise!! every moment is burnt on my brain.
Colorado was visited by me in the Sept/Oct’93 and the colours of the leaves, the sky and simply the feeling of being there was the coolest thing I had seen! my heart was full of all those colours in the trees… simply beyond expression!!
Right now we live in England and although it is serene and beautiful in the country side, I some how feel the people are so cold!! well I am still be meet somebody warm and friendly!! Thank you for the lovely candy, it is so kind of you!! Talk to you soon! HUgs always G
Well, I haven’t really been to a lot of places – but I have a list of places I would love to see. I guess I will have to keep reading this post to see what I need to add to my list.
One place I have been though is Niagara Falls. What an awesome representation of God’s Majesty.
Good Morning Becca! This will be a hard topic to do, because it seems I am always finding new places that take my breath away!
Day 1 – Sedona – It is so beautiful there! The first time I went was a few years ago. We went back a year later and rented a cabin. I didn’t want to leave! The colors are stunning! It’s so peaceful! My husband and I are even thinking of moving there once the kids are on their own.
I don’t know that I have ever been anyplace dreamy, but anyplace I go with my family is “dreamy” to me lol I love the ocean and I have been to the Atlantic, Pacific, and Gulf of Mexico. I guess those are the most dreamy places I have been.
I was just in Southern California visiting family and friends for 19 days..one of my most favorite days was spending time with my Mom (recently widowed) in a darling little Dutch town..Solvang complete with windmills! I actually got to go there twice in one week.
My favorite thing to eat there is Aebleskivers..yummies..I might have to buy a pan and make some for my husband..a danish donut.
I had a lovely time it was hard to come back to the cold snowy state of Pennsylvania! But I did miss my dh ..so I am back! I missed two HUGE snowstorms near the beginning of Feb2010!!
My favorite place to go is the island of Kauai in Hawaii. It is amazing! The lava rock beaches on the south side of the island are so beautiful. (If you are there are sunset, it truly takes your breath away.) Then you drive along and stop at the shrimp burger stand for a snack. Whoa mama! Delish! Of course, anywhere you eat has fresh fish on the menu and it doesn’t get much fresher unless it’s still swimming! One morning you venture up to the top of Mount Wai’ale’ale to see the views of the island. Then you drive to Waimea Canyon, also called the Grand Canyon of the Pacific. It’s unbelievable! Every little stop on the way around the canyon is more beautiful than the last. You make your way to the ‘Fantasy Island’ waterfall and once again are stunned by it’s beauty. As you leave the canyon and drive around the south then east side of the island you notice interesting ‘shapes’ in the mountains. You see Queen Victoria, the sleeping giant and king kong. As you continue to drive north you to the top of the island the lava rock is not as prevalent, but the red dirt is everywhere. On the north side of the island you will find my most favorite spot in the whole world. Ke’e beach. It is at the end of the road. If you keep going, you’ll land in the Pacific. When you stand on Ke’e beach and look to your left, you’ll see the Na Pali Coast line. One of the most amazing things I’ve ever seen. You know how when you were a kid and you took thick mud and squeezed it in you hand and when you opened your hand, the mud had ridges in it? Na Pali Coast looks like that. Like God took the land and squeezed it between his fingers and put it back down. Then there’s Hanalei. I’ll tell you more about that tomorrow.
My dad was a career army man so we traveled a lot – but it was all within the USA. I did live in Hawaii for about 3 years — but i was so young (I was 6weeks old when we moved) I have no memories of it. Some of the places i have been as an adult that I found to be beautiful are the Rocky Mtns, Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Mesa Verde, some of the western Caribbean islands, Israel, and Romania. Our daughter was a volunteer missionary for a year in Romania and we visited her during that year. Today, she and her hubby are “tent-maker missionaries” in Romania, trying to secure enough employment in the country to be able to live and to help train some men in a trade (so they are able to provide for their families) as well as influence them with the Gospel. We hope to return for several visits to Romania — and see our daughter and her family as well.
Most of our traveling means getting on a cruise ship, but we try to go somewhere different every time. The most dreamy place I’ve seen is Belize, with its white sand beaches, lush greenery/gardens and abundant wildlife. We stayed at a gorgeous ranch with individual cabins, which had banana trees and beautiful birds of paradise just outside the door. We went on a horseback riding tour through the jungle with iguanas and exotic birds in the trees and on the way back, we rode through an orange grove where we were treated to the tastiest fruit I’ve ever had! That’s what I call dreamy. *grin*
Thanks for the chance to win Becca. You’re so generous!
OK, this is going to sound a bit corny. But since I have to work outside the home everyday, I find my time to create so limited. Every evening when I get home, I realize that is the place I love most in all the world! So that’s where I want to be!! Maybe someday! Your husband is so lucky to have you as his caregiver!
For me there are a couple places, my first choice would be Montego Bay, Jamaica. although when I got off the plane and was riding through town to get to the resort it was a very sobbering experience. For the life of me the overwhelming poverty was an eye opener as to how good we have it here in the States and don’t truly realize it. once we got to the Half Moon Resort it was like heaven on earth. The most beautiful scenery that you cold possible imagine. Second choice would be Netherlands Antilles – Curacao the people are so friendly the buildings/houses vibrant with color.
Hi Becca! It is hard to pick one as I live in the beautiful hills of Northern West Virginia ! But last Sept I was fortunate to Travel to the UK and all of it was beautiful but will pick England today! I love how they landscape and make the most of their yards! Not to mention the potteries, , china factories and a whole lot more but mostley the friends who were the highlight of my trip!
I started to put $25 away each payday when my husband and I were married close to 19 years. Then for our 25th anniversary, we went to Hawaii for a cruise for 11 days. When we married (at 19 and 20) we had no money and ended up staying at his brother’s house after a 16 hour car ride. For 25 years we have hardly been farther then an hours drive from our home. This was something to go from Ontario, Canada to Hawaii. I will always remember this little splurge we spent on ourselve. God certainly has made some beautifully places, this also includes home.
I want to go back to Hawaii. It is gorgeous. Everything is green and beautiful. There are no bugs and everything is out in the open. The first thing that I was amazed at was that there were no doors at the airport or lobby of the hotel. Everything is open. Since I have been to 49 of the 50 states, this is the most beautiful. Thanks for another chance at GOODies.
Good Morning Becca
I haven’t traveld alot but the most dreamy vacation I have had was 2 weeks in Hawaii and waking up looking over the mountains and standing on the top of a mountain watching the sunset. Ahhh so beautiful.
very relaxing!
Thanks for a chance at such a wonderful giveaway. You seem to be a very generous person! Sharing all of your tutorials and ideas and projects and a beautiful giveaway package, too!
Good morning!! Well, the farthest I have been away from home is to California. Disney land actually. Took our whole family. Other than a romantic meal out one evening at a very fancy restaurant, we have been home bound and only going to visit family. I won’t ever forget it and so grateful for the time away!! God is good!
Wow–thanks for the chance to win. As for breathtaking–I must say that standing out on the rocks at the shore of Rocky Lake can be very breathtaking.
Hi Becca
We have lived in many different places in the world. My husband travels a lot for business and I join him when I can. Some of the most beautiful places I have been would be” Paris and UK, but if you are looking for something else, I would say Singapore, Oman or United Arab Emirates, where I live now. I think any of these places would be such an experience to visit. I loved visiting Orlando and New Orleans if you are looking for something closer to home.
Lizette
I’ve not been many places but I’ve been to the beautiful mountains of Tennessee and I’ve been to the beautiful gulf coast of Alabama, Florida beaches and California coastline. Gotta love those sunsets! I’ve been to Savannah, Ga., and ate at Paula Deen’s restaurant. We were staying within walking distance.
When I was a kid I saw the beautiful cobblestone streets of Cambridge, Maryland and just loved it.
I love to be home and in my craft space for the time being.
Dear Becca
During the early years of our marriage my husband and I travelled quite a lot but once we had Kids we always went together as a Family.
Family to me is the focal point of life and sharing times together is what its all about.
I feel lucky that we were able in those years to see some beautiful places and now we share all the memories.
The place we loved the most was a small island near Naples called Marco Island off the coast of Florida. My dream place !!
Your work is amazing and keeps me trying to do better all the time.
Best Wishes Always Joyce from SA.
Wow…It is hard to choose just one place. I love to travel, but for today’s comment, I will pick Alaska. It was sunny and beautiful when we we there, and to see the mountains and glaciers…well, it was breath taking! God is good, isn’t He?
This is a no-brainer for me, Becca … my answer is Ireland! The first time I went, I set foot on Irish soil and felt like I was home. It doesn’t matter where in Ireland – it is all beautiful. And the people are amazing! I remember stopping at a crossroads, not sure which way to turn to get to my next destination. All of a sudden, a gentleman walked out of his house and up to my car and asked if he could help me find my way. I’ve been there 3 times and each time, I leave a little more of my heart.
I really don’t get much of an opportunity to travel. My husband works for a farm and ranch, so that really limits the time we spend away from home. We only travel at the present time to visit grandchildren and maybe a little side trip while there. One of the most beautiful places we have been able to see is, the wide open spaces of Wyoming. From the northern area full of forests, trees and streams to the sage brush of the south. We always see wonderful wildlife and enjoy the quiet.
The beach and ocean really speak to me. Our daughter just got married January 15th on the beach at Maramosa, Mexico. The wedding was relaxed, romantic, beautiful and attended by those who mean the most to the two of them – 17 guests. The turquoise ocean in the background was breathtaking. One of your other commenters mentioned a Christian cruise – that would be heaven for me especially to listen to all gospel music and be with my family in Christ.
I have been lucky to travel to some beautiful places due to my husband’s job. I did not get on an airplane until I was 35 and my first flight was to England. Several people listed the Blue Ridge Mountains which is where I live so I can’t count them since I see them everyday. I live 20 miles form the Biltmore House and have been there many times and it is truly amazing. Well on to my top spot! It would have to be Portofino, Italy. A small seaport situated on a picturesque hillside loaded with quaint pastel houses and shops. I’ll bet many of you have seen pictures of Porto Fino and not known where it was located. Look it up and check out the pictures. It is a spectacular setting. I would love to return one day.
My most beautiful scenery memory would be when I was a member of an orchestra, and we travelled to Banff, Alberta Canada (outside of Calgary), where the mountains were breath-taking. Every day I’d get up and see something a bit different. It was in april, 1983, and there was still snow on the ground in the mountains, and I was overwhelmed with the beauty that God created here, and thought that I’d love to go back there someday. If you ever get a chance to go there, I don’t think that you’ll be disappointed. I didn’t get to the hot springs (too busy taking master classes in my instrument, flute), but I’d spend time there on a subsequent trip if I ever had the opportunity to go again.
Thank you for the chance to win some blog candy, I’ve never won anything like that–it’s very generous of you, and I am in constant awe of the artistic talent that God has given you that you use and so kindly share with all of us.
Blessings to you,
Joanne
I can think of many places I would love to go but my dream vacation since high school (long time ago) is Norway. I have dreamed of visiting & sailing up & down the Fjords. It combines to things for me. Water & Mountains. I guess this is something that would also fall on my bucket list. Thank you for sharing your wonderful blog with all of us. I have taken many blessing from it.
I don’t have a website, don’t blog but do a lot of blog stalking. The most beautiful place I’ve been is Pike’s Peak, Colorado. Loved those mountains.
Hi. Thanks for giving us opportunities to win some great stuff! We went to Niagra Falls many years ago and all that rushng water and beautiful scenery was amazing.
In two months I will be on a cruise in the eastern Carribbean. I am pretty sure that will be dreamy! I have never done anything like it before, so I am really excited, and can’t wait to make a whole scrapbook dedicated to this trip. Thanks for the opportunity to win some really cool stuff!
What a wonderful giveaway! Thank you so much for the chance to win. I have not traveled much, but we used to live in AZ. The Grand Canyon was such a wonder to see. Our God has amazing talent, and has created some beautiful sights!! Also, this summer I got to visit Maldonado and Punta De Este, Uruguay! Very beautiful!!! There was a place called Punta De Bellena or Whale’s Point….absolutely amazing!!! The weather was beautiful in June, I saw whales feeding in the blue ocean water and the houses were so pretty!!! It was a blessing to be able to travel there!!!
One year my dh and I were driving from Texas to Virginia to bury his mother. The Blue Ridge Mountains were the most beautiful sight I have ever seen! The blues and purples were magnificent. One of many of God’s great creations!
The blog candy looks fabulous. You are a gem. A dreamy place I’ve been seemed more other-worldly. While living in China I visited a town called Yang Shuo (near Guilin). It is the place often pictured in movies with the mounds of land (karsts) often surrounded by mist. It is exactly like they portray in the movies only more amazing! It was truly beautiful and inspiring.
We have never been able to travel either because of finances or now because of a special need child. However I have “dreams” of visiting the holy land someday.
Valerie
My husband and I went on an African Safari 2 years ago. It was the trip of a lifetime….I love to scrapbook too so I made a nice book on-line and a scrapbook too! Thanks for another chance to win.
Becca, we have not traveled much in our 26 years of marriage and never over seas. However, the one place that we keep going back to are the mountains in Colorado. The last time we went, we went with some friends and took along 4-wheelers and hit the trails. It was soooo amazing and we saw some beautiful mountain scenery!!
Thanks for your blog, it is a true source of inspiration for me!
Well I can’t say that I have been to any dreamy place. I would love however to go to one. I will say I would love the view my Dad has out his back of his house. He lives in Virginia and you can see the sunsets and sunrises of the Blue Ridge Mountains when you look out his back windows or sit on his deck. They are beautiful!!
You are such a special child of God, a blessing to so many!!
K, until about a year ago, I HATED flying, I was petrified, but I have overcome my fear of flying -YEAH!! But due to that fear, I’ve never really been anywhere “dreamy”; however, hubby and I would like to travel to New Zealand sometime…might still need drugs for that flight (it’s a long one), but I’m willing to try! :D
Have a great day!
Yea … more blog candy … hope I win sometime!! Just watched the covered heart box tutuorial … we are so blessed to get to share in your creativity. Thank you.
St. Lucia. Peaceful and natural as the earth was meant to be; go there.
Hi Becca!! Thanx, again, for another wonderful blog candy opportunity!!
One of the most beautiful places I can think of is the Taj Mahal. My parents served as missionaries to India (where I was born) from 1946 to 1964, with furloughs to the United States every 5 or 6 years. The beauty of the Taj, itself, as well as the surrounding grounds, is truly breathtaking. Pictures just don’t do it justice!!
Hope you have a great day!!
There are so many places that are truly beautiful…..but there are times when God show us a gimps of heaven….
Last Sunday evening the moon was full and their were clouds coming in and they circle around it…..but the moon showed thur… it was so big and bright that it felt like you could touch it…..I was totally awe…..
Thank you Becca for your constant inspirational looking glass….
Well, I would definitely recommend a trip to Alaska. It is a beautiful state and is so large that one can experience many types of geography. The coastal areas are beautiful with ocean, forests and mtns. The interior is vast and there is the Arctic region. Not a lot of city life in Alaska; however, Anchorage is very much a modern city. I lived in Alaska for 40 years (and still think of AK. as home even tho I no longer reside there), and return there for vacations frequently.
I don’t travel much or far. I really love the beach. There is something about the sand, sun and roar of the waves that calms me. I have only been to Gulf Shores, AL and Florida.
I went to Australia from the great USA. It is beautiful. But, as beautiful as it was, I could not help thinking that we have so much in the United States just as fascinating. One little example would be my review of the gazillion photos that I took of a great bridge in Sydney. When, I returned, I looked at the beautiful night view of the Ben Franklin Bridge from Pennsylvania to New Jersey with fresh eyes realizing just how amazing it is!
I’ve lived in a few interesting places, so first on my list would be Charleston, SC. The architecture is amazing, and the history humbling. My daughter attended college there, and volunteered when the Civil War submarine, the Hunley, was on display~~It was very emotional. A beautiful city indeed, and the place where I was reborn spiritually.
One of my favorite “most beautiful places” is in the northern part of my own state (MN),….I love the North Shore area of Lake Superior. I remember visiting Split Rock Lighthouse not too far outside of Duluth and hiking along the shore. It’s breathtaking and so very peaceful with the water lapping up against the rocks. Becca, I think you should visit! Thanks for the chance to win.
Hi Becca, Visit your blog daily and enjoy everything you design thanks for sharing with us all.
Well this is a hard one. I do travel often but I would not say everytime is dreamy but always a fun time. I had the chance to go to Russia with my sister and we cruised from Moscow to St. Peterburg and we stopped at different places along the way. This is a beautiful country no really! I always thought of it as hard ugly country. I was truly surprised. They scrub down the streets at night in Moscow. What! We were on the deck of the ship and saw a double rainbow it was wonderful. The whole trip was one I will always remember. My Grandparent are from Russia so this trip really opened our eyes to how they lived.
Thanks for the chance to win some candy again. Have a great day.
I haven’t had the opportunity to go far, but we’d love to have you come visit us. Sault Ste. Marie, Canada is a beautiful border town, where there’s as much to do in the winter as there is in the summer. The Old Stone House, The Bush Plane Museum and Lake Superior are just a few of the many wonderful things there are to see here.
Three years ago on May 7, I lost my husband to an extended illness. I understand as a former care giver how important receiving positive thoughts can up lift your day. Our favorite place to visit had been Hawaii. My husband and I went on two cruises around the islands. The first was when he was healthy and the second was just before he bacame homebound. Both trips were wonderful but I think the second was more relaxing. Since we had done many of the tours on our first trip and his mobility was restricted on the second trip, we spent a lot of time just relaxing and smelling the roses. It is a beautiful place. Living in the snowy midwest made our January trips to Hawaii even that more enjoyable. God bless you and yours!
One of the most beautiful places I’ve been is Maggie Valley North Carolina at the foot of the Smokey Mountains. I was born and raised in Ogden Utah and moved to Florida in 1998, traded mountains for beach, I’m a mountain girl. I remarried in 2002 and we went to North Carolina/Tennessee for our honeymoon. As my husband drove I fell asleep, when I woke up I saw mountains, needless to say I cried. I didn’t realize how homesick I was until I saw those mountains. Three days into our visit, much to my delight it snowed…….cried again, didn’t realize how much I missed snow. We very seldom got snow in the middle of April in Utah……so snow in the middle of April in North Carolina????? We drove through the Smokey Mountain National Park (over to Gatlinburg TN) later in the day and it was a winter wonderland. The trees heavy with snow hung low over the road, the big rocks in the river had snow and ice on them, it was breathtaking. We go to Maggie Valley every year now, but I will never forget my first visit, Mother Nature put on a show just for me.
What beautiful places everyone has gone to. I have been nowhere. But I read alot and have traveled all around the world through books. Of course, there’s no place like home.
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We went to Alaska on a cruise a few years ago, and it was breathtaking. God surely touched that place with his hand the colors are so crisp and rich and the land is so harsh. I took so many pictures and still didn’t capture the elegance and beauty of the surroundings.
Hi, Becca – My hat’s off to you as a care giver. I experienced 6 or 7 years of care giving to my husband, who had worsening dementia from mini strokes, so I know what it is like. I have traveled a lot, been to all but 4 of the US states and most of Canada, and to Europe once. There were so many beautiful places — the Canadian Rockies, Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, and of course my home state of North Carolina, but I think the most beautiful, pristine place I’ve ever been is Alaska. I took a land trip over most of Alaska, and truly, it is a place that “man hasn’t messed up!” I would love to go back again, but I am 90 years old now, and don’t travel much. May God bless as you care for a loved one.
Paris is so beautiful. The old buildings are sculptures in themselves. At nigh, when the city is lit up it just takes your breath away.
Oh Becca…the most amazing place I have been to in my entire life is ALASKA…it is so breathtaking. My sweet husband took me on a cruise to Alaska and it is just amazing (just like you!!). Anyhow, I know our Lord loves us..the proof is in the most amazing country sights He has given us. It’s beauty in it’s land and see are beyond words. It truly made me feel so small against it’s magesty beauty. If you have not been there, I pray you have the chance to go one day. God Bless and keep well.
Powell Point, the Grand Canyon will always be a magical place for me. Besides being stunningly, awe-inspiringly beautiful (as most scenic views are at the Grand Canyon – you REALLY must go if you haven’t already!), it is the place where my husband proposed to me. Wow! I remember it like it was yesterday. Thanks for the chance to win.
I haven’t traveled that much but the most dreamy place I’ve ever been to is Sanibel Island, Florida. It’s sandy beach and beautiful ocean are so relaxing…..love it there!
Thanks so much Becca for your inspiration. You do amazing work:)
– DebbieK
If you are a caregiver, you are an Angel and and Saint. Been there, done that! You have to find time for yourself once in a while so you don’t lose it. My favorite awe inspiring place I’ve been was Alaska.
The scenery with the snowy mountains and the ocean with all the glaciers and all the wildlife just takes your breath away at every turn. I’ve been to many places, but this was my favorite. Thanks for a chance to win.
Hi Becca, the most exciting place I’ve been in my life was Bermuda. We’ve been to Hawaii too but it was R&R during the time my husband was in Vietnam and I don’t have good memories. But Bermuda was small, clean, sparkling and there were so many little spots for peace and quiet. Shopping was good too. Now that was years ago and we haven’t been back but I sure would love to go again.
Mary
my dreamy place was Hawaii and I finally got there about 10 years ago. It was everything I had thought it would be and MORE!!!! I would like to go back someday but gosh it’s a long way–makes me wonder how a plane can carry enough fuel to go that far and how it can hold that many peeps and still stay in the air–can ya tell I’m a little afraid of flying–LOL
Hi Becca!!!!
I´m a very lucky mom!!! My son gave me a wonderful gift last year. We wnet to Europe and visited some absolutely wonderful cities.
I´ll never forgot Fatima. Lisbon is also such a great city. We also visited Paris with such wonderful places to go that you can stay there a whole month and don´t see all them. Chapel of Our Lady of Miraculous Medal was my first intention on the city. It was hard to find but we did!!! The Louvre Museum… absolutely wonderful. Venus de Milo has such a wonderful face that isn´t possible to describe. Champs Elysées, Tour Eiffel, Les Invalides, Petit and Grad Palais, Notre Dame, Lafayette Galleries… My God… there´re so many things that iI could be here all day remembering all them. We also visited a wonderful city on Belgium called Bruges. Absolutely great!!! Then we went to Amsterdam and there I could find a lot of wonderful papers and supplies for my crafts.
The people there is so charming and the food… fantastic!!!!
Thanks for the opportunity of such wonderful blog candy!!
Have a wonderful week!
Hugs
Regina
Becca,
Sedona, Arizona is one of the places I remember that too my breathe away. The red clay, the huge hills or maybe they are mountains but hey are big! They were so beautiful that they made me want to climb them to the top and I believe I would have felt the hands of God if I had but I was not in good enough shape to get there. He amazing work was very apparent however, you could set there all day long and just gaze in amazement. I would like to go back some day and make that climb and I am working on getting in shape so that day can be possible.
My daughter lived in Alaska for a few years and I went to visit in the summer and the winter. The same landscape in two very different seasons. It was amazingly beautiful and the wildlife was so wonderful. I live in the southwest desert which certainly has a beauty of its own but there is no snow and not a lot of green so Alaska was a treat. Thank you for being so giving and for the great sharing of your fabulous talent and generosity!
I had the opportunity to go to the Bahamas with my mom and brother,
after three wonderful days at Walt Disney World we took a cruise
ship for 4 glorious days. When our ship docked in the Bahamas my brother took my mom and I on a walk through the city. Our experience of looking
at God’s creation was awesome, the blue sea and the beautiful faces of
the people were such a blessing. That is a trip that will forever be a
blessing that the Lord provided as that same year my mom suffered the
first of her small strokes which has left her with dementia (she is in
the last stages). I did a scrapbook for my mom on that trip and now
as we look at the pictures she does not remember any of it. So glad
we went and had that time with her while we could create memories.
Well, I just came home from Florence, Italy…and I think thats the most beautiful place in the world. It should definately be on your bucket list. What a beautiful country…the ancient buildings, the landscape, the colors….I did an 8 day photographic tour of my journey on my blog back in November/december, check it out if your interested.
Wow! Excited to be able to try again for some Blog Candy! I don’t even have to think hard about this one! Several years ago we went to Alaska. It was so wonderful and I am ready to go again. We flew into Ankorage and rented a car. We did a week of land travel then we went on a cruise down to Vancouver then flew home. It was the best vacation, the scenery was breaktaking. I would encourage everyone to take this trip and you won’t be sorry. We went in early June and the weather was cold but otherwise it was wonderful. We went as far back into Denali you can go and stayed a couple days. The only thing about it was it never got dark at night. We would look at our watch and realize it was 11:30pm and we had to make ourselves go to bed.
Thanks for another chance at winning some Blog Candy! Take care Becca and I just love everything you create!
One of the most beautiful places I’ve had the privilege to go, is snorkeling off one of the tiny islands in the South China Sea, off the coast of Okinawa. These islands are surrounded by azure blue crystal clear water, fantastic colored tropical fish, and fabulous corals and other sea life. The sands are spotted with picturesque hulls of decaying Japanese boats. The sun is warm, the sand is soft, and the setting just ideal.
Thanks for the reason to walk down memory lane! I’ll be back tomorrow with another trip!
I, too, have been fortunate to travel to many places in my life time, but the first place that came to mind was Santiago, Chile, maybe because of the recent earthquake that has devastated that country. I remember traveling from Chile to Buenos Aires, Argentina and all up and down the narrow mountainous country of Chile…some beautiful coastline, too. There were so many quaint little towns and shops where they handmade sweathers or little pottery towns where that was what everyone in the town did to make a living. The wine country was a sight to see…we toured some of the vineyards and it was quite an experience. Beautiful country! I pray God will watch over those people and they will find comfort in their time of need.
I’m pretty much a home-body due to bouts with agoraphobia. However, I went to the Outer Banks of North Carolina one year for vacation. Oh, I LOVED it. There was so much to see and do that I want to go back again one year. The beach was awesome (we found fossilized shark’s teeth), but so were all the sites there to see not to mention the awesome food.
One of the places I dream of visiting is France. I want to go browse through all the flea markets and junk shops I read about. Problem is, I do good to fly from New Orleans to Tampa without a nervous breakdown LOL.
Love the blog candy. I drooled all over my screen!
Smiles~
Marilyn
Hey There :) Thought I would jump in here and give you a little something dream about. I started flying when I was 21!! It took me a while. I would love to be in the sky all the time. But that is not possible I have two awesome little girls. I have been to Florida, Bahamas, Honolulu Hawaii, Vegas, California, Illinoisans, New Orland, Canada and a few other places just in the past three years. The one place that I keep going back to in my mind is Arizona. I got to go to the cannon pictures do not do it justice. I rode in the desert at night :) It almost feels like you can touch the stars if you through hands out the window. Colors are just amazing any kind of Orange, golds, yellow, green you can imagine. The blue sky are so crisp. I can see why Georgia O’Keeffe loved it there. Maybe someday I can move there:) I love the wild west:) I haven’t had a chance to go out to Britten or Ireland yet but that is on my list :) Have a great day !!
We really haven’t been to many places but the farthest was Australia. Like one other person I loved the Sydney Opera House and bridge. Just recently got back from the Dominican Republic. Beautiful countryside and resort but a very poor nation and that made me sad.
Thanks for inspiring us with your beautiful creations.
Yes, sure have. My husband, now retired Air Force got an assignment to Okinawa,Japan in 2004. I did not want to go as I heard horror stories about it. Well, it turned out to be the most beautiful place I have ever been. See, I am German and Germany is a pretty gorgeous place, but goodness, Okinawa is a tropical island and you’ll see the most beautiful flowers and besides the Typhoons that take place there and lots of rain and humidity everything grows literally like weeds ;D. The beaches have the whitest sand and the water is gorgeous. I have been to other countries before, but this place, was beyond my wildest imaginations beautiful and the people are so friendly. Becca, thank you for letting me tell you about this wonderful place and thank you also for sharing your amazing talent with us. ugs and blessings, Sabrina
my dream place to visit is Hawaii…on our tenth wedding anniversary my DH and I were able to visit several of the islands, my favorite would be MAUI…breathtaking views, great weather etc. :-)
We are so lucky in the United States to have such a diversity of fabulous places to visit. Here are a few not to pass up:
– Grand Canyon / Palo Duro Canyon (TX) / The Badlands (SD)
– Yosemite / Great Smoky Mountains / Glacier National Park / Yellowstone / Acadia National Park
– Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge/Swamp
– New York City (with theatre tickets, of course)
– San Francisco
– Washington, D.C. (in very comfortable shoes)
– Boston
– Miami
– Seattle
– Maui
– Orlando
You are so sweet with this yummy candy, Becca!
Like many, I am not a great traveler, but one trip that sticks in my mind was when DH and I were still dating. We took a trip to a fishing lodge in the back woods of Canada. When we made the last turn off of a normal road, I knew I was in paradise. Four wheel drive was a must and bridges over gorges were planks. It was in the middle of one of those bridges that I saw my first moose. The lodge was rustic and the lakes were sparkling like diamonds. We were so blessed to see such beauty.
Thanks for letting me relive that memory. Wow!
I’ve traveled a lot around the United States and Canada and I have to say that almost any place you go and you see God’s handywork awe inspiring. The Grand Canyon, Arches, The Everglades, Shawnee Forest, Great Fall Montana, you name it and it takes your breath away.
If you’re looking for a “man made” site one of my favorite is Ste. Marie Amoung the Huron in Canada. Dates back to the 17th Century if memory serves me correctly and is beautifully preserved.
Hello Becca. Yummy candy again? I never win anything, but love to read your blog and enjoy your beautiful creations so much that I thought I would put in my two cents.
I am big on art history and archiutecture, and have always dreamed of going to Europe but have never been able to afford it. I had the opportunity to travel to Buenos Aires, Argentina and what a beautiful surprise that was to find that this city is very much European in its architecture and city planning. They are big on arts and I had the pleasure of attending a couple of concerts.
The botanical garden was just breathtaking!
So, having not fulfilled my dream of going to Europe, going to Buenos Aires was second best!
I still dream of one day going to France and Italy (at least).
You are wonderful inspiration.
Many thanks and best wishes,
Monica
Hi, Becca! I don’t have a lot of chance to travel, but I see someone else already mentioned Sedona, AZ. It is breathtakingly beautiful and of course our weather is just another sweet little bonus! If you’ve never visited AZ, you’re in for quite a treat! I know there are lots of fabulous places abroad I’ll probably never see, but I also think we have many such places right here in the US. Thanks for another chance to win your generous blog candy; just tried to buy that Spellbinders frame 2 days ago @ Hobby Lobby & it had sold out.
Hi Becca,
I’ve thought about this one for awhile. I’ve never traveled overseas nor have I ever had the desire to as this country is so beautiful and there’s so much to see. We’ve lived in nearly every part of the country and our favorite place is Kentucky…the rolling hills, bluegrass (yes, it does look almost blue), the warm summers and mild (not this year!) winters, tulips, daffodils, creeping phlox and flowering trees in the spring..growing my own herbs and veggies the summer, canning tomatoes, baking bread. Watching the kids slide in puddles in the backyard in the rain, sledding down a snowy hill. Simple life, simple pleasures.
Becca, Hats off to you as a caregiver. Sometimes, it can be an overwhelming and thankless job. My husband and I have traveled over most of the United States but one of my favorite places is Oak Island, NC. When I cross over the bridge to go the the island I can feel the stress start to melt away. I have a very stressful job and that is the place where I can destress and relax. Walking on the beach, listening to the ocean, picking up shells or in the house stamping or sometimes I move out to the back porch to stamp.Seeing the sunset over the water. What wonderful color combinations that only God can create. I can only try to borrow from His handiwork.
Well, I know you only asked for one but I have two. The first is Alaska. We took a cruise there for our 25th and it was breathtaking. Not so much the cities but the land itself. If anyone ever doubted the existence of a higher being they would no more. Second would be Rome. We took our kids as a treat for their college and med school graduations. The churches and the Vatican were unreal. My daughter’s fiance was with us and they came home knowing they wanted to get married in a cathedral like those. We found a beautiful old church in a neighborhood here at home.
My family went on a trip to Washington State. The mountains there were breathtaking. The trees were so many different shades of green and the sky was so blue.
This is really a tough one for me… as we have traveled to so many beautiful places. Charleston, SC is one of the many places I love to visit and enjoy the antebellum homes and just looking out over the ocean. I’m sure tomorrow I will have another beautiful place that we have visited
Thus far, my favorite place to visit is Alaska. The people are so nice and the scenery is breathtaking. I’ve been twice to the coast and now want to go back and do some of the interior. Come with me!!!!
Candy Meyers
My most favorite place I have ever visited is Venice, Italy. There is no other place like it. It is beautiful and magical. Walking through the streets, no cars, everything by boat (garbage, police, etc.). By day it is a madhouse, by night it is amazing. I had wanted to go back for my 40th bday, but we weren’t able to. Perhaps for my 50th (eek!). Thanks for the chance to win another awesome blog candy package.
My husband and I used to travel a lot before we had kids. Since we had 3 boys, he still travels with work, but I’m pretty much home bound now. The 2 best places we went to are: Grand Cayman Island and Hawaii. Both were warm and sunny, snorkeling in the ocean with the big turtles, different fish and sting rays was absolutely wonderful. Sitting on the beach every night watching the sunset was very relaxing. We plan to go back after the boys are grown and on their own.
welll im not much of a traveler so on place i got to go when i worked in lafayette. la. to a convention was seatlle washington. it was really pretty. we got to go to an island with an alaskian tribe, eat crab soup and learn a little. the hills and snow was something to see, maybe a little dreamy.
I’ve been to many places throughout the US, but one of the most awe inspiring places is Washington D.C. I’m not a political person, but it is still amazing to me. Maybe it’s because my teen age son is so into history, the monuments etc. He didn’t want to leave the Lincoln Memorial when we were there. Just to see the look on his face as we were touring was priceless to me
Every new place that a person goes, holds amazing beauty. Just look for the small miracles with every step of your travels.
Dear Becca –
One of the nicest places I’ve been is actually Disney World. Now, please understand that my husband and I seldom take vacations away, we are real homebodies. So when my husband said he wanted to go to Disney World in 2004, I said to him, are you nuts, we have no little kids. At the time our son was 30. But he wanted to go and he wanted to stay at the Grand Floridian. The best vacation I ever had, the best hotel I’ve ever stayed at. Yes, we did the typical tour Disney, MGM Studios, Epcot, got on rides, Downtown Disney, bought things I didn’t need. But the place I would have been happy just lounging around at all day was the Grand Floridian. It was like stepping back to Victorian times (think of the movie – Somewhere in Time with Jane Seymour and Christopher Reeves). The grounds were beautiful, the employees were so nice, attentive and dressed in period costumes. The theme around the Grand Floridian is Alice in Wonderland. The atmosphere was so relaxed, they have a large pool and a beach with chairs that have coverings. The grounds are gorgeous, the rooms – beautiful, the service – first class. From the Grand Floridain grounds you can take a boat to the Magic Kingdom (you can see if from the hotel and catch the fireworks at night), a bus or the monorail to anywhere in Disney. Great restaurants, shops in the hotel. But the most beautiful place was the hotel lobby. They have a grand staircase (there were several weddings while we were there), an open cage elevator and the most beautiful chandeliers (huge). Gorgeous furniture and very comfortable, fresh flowers everywhere. In the evenings I loved to just sit with a book in the lobby or just watch people walk by. They always had some sort of live music playing in the lobby in the evenings.
I returned from this vacation very relaxed and refreshed. I would go again in a heartbeat.
Elaine Allen
My favorite place is the Kilauea Lighthouse on Kauai, Hawaii. The day I was there was very beautiful and the seas were very rough. The bird sanctuary right off the point was covered with thousands of birds. Off to the north I saw several humpback whales. I will never forget this sacred place. Here is a link to see this place. Of course photos never give you the total feeling of a place but are a great way to “site see” from your computer.
Wow. I can name a few:) today I’ll agree with Joyce as I’m reading everyone’s comments. Washington DC. I go every year and I think the history there makes it breathtaking. All the monuments and memorials. We also go during police week so there’s all kinds of police functions with honor guard competitions an pipe band parades. I am always amazed at how much of our history is there in that little town all within walking distance.
Hurray! More goodies! Thank you, Becca! The most recent beautiful place we visited was Glacier National Park in Montana this past summer! We were there @ the end of June, our son played in the snow, skiers were coming down thru Logan’s Pass and the contrast of colors! Perhaps it was my imagination, but the sky seemed sooooo much bluer than here in Ohio. The river changed color from clear to blue to green, back to blue as it flowed down the mountain. Snow capped mountains. Absolutely breathtaking! God did some of His best work there!
There have been many miracles in my life. Some are nature related – things experienced by only a few. When I read what you would like us to share, I thought of one.
It was Fall. DH and I had our Airstream trailer parked in Zion National Park in southern Utah. We were camped in a VERY old apple orchard, under trees with leaves in Autumn’s colors.
The orchard/campground/valley is bordered by high peaks so the valley was in shade until the sun rose higher in the sky. The sun was just starting to stream through the trailer’s windows and the air was crisp and clear. All of a sudden, it sounded as if it was raining outside. DH and I looked outside and what we saw was amazing!
It seems that the night before a layer of moisture had frozen on the leaves. As the sunlight hit that particular area of trees, it melted the ice causing the leaves to fall all at once from the trees! As the sunlight moved across the valley, the leaves that were getting sunlight, just fell at once. It was amazing. The trees that had shade kept their foliage until the sunlight hit them. The sound of the sudden dropping of leaves sounded like raindrops falling.
That was a beautiful gift from Mother Nature! The memory of 20 years ago is etched in my mind.
Thank you, Becca, for the chance to win some yummo blog candy!
Chris
We were stationed in England for 4 years while my husband was in the Air Force and I had always wanted to go, and it was as neat as I thought it would be, going to the different castles and stately homes in the country side was just beautiful, I also liked how their towns were not changed much over the years.
I think one of the most beautiful peaceful places I’d love to go back to time and again is the Grand Canyon. I love to walk around the rim on the paths they have and camp in a tent. The wild deer walk through your camp in the early mornings. On my next visit I’d like to stay at their fancy hotel for a few days!
Well, I haven’t traveled much but my husband and I did go to Alaska several years ago and traveling across the state was amazing. The water there is a turquoise color due to the glaciers and truly was indescribable. Thanks so much for the chance to win some goodies and for the incredible inspiration you provide.
I have been a few places but I was fortunate to live on Ladies Island (Beaufort) South Carolina for a couple yrs. I couldn’t get enough of the drive to Huntington Beach and sit at the ocean, or walk the 5 mile stretch of the beach. Loved watching the shrimp boats come in very early in the morning. The wetlands were beautiful too with all the wildlife.
Boy, alot of these answers are making me feel like a boring ole homebody! LOL I have been to a few places in my life, but my favorite is Newfoundland, Canada. My mother is originally from there (I was born and raised in Pennsylvania), so we have been to visit a few times. I can still remember sitting on a big rock at the shore…and having scraped my knee getting up there, I was bleeding a bit, so I wiped it off on the rock…it made me feel like I was connecting myself to the land of my ancestors. Keep in mind that I was 16 at the time, and a bit dreamy! LOL I haven’t been there in 21 years, so I imagine it has changed quite a bit from what I remember, but it is still beautiful to me! :)
One place that really inspires me is the South Park area in Colorado. Never mind the TV show by that name, the area is beautiful. Coming from the east, it always amazes me how the valley spreads out below the mountains. It is surrounded by mountains, a wide sweeping valley with lots of open range. In the winter, the snow is deep, very windblown. The sky is so blue, it hurts your eyes, especially with the sun reflecting off the snow. In the fall, the aspen glow from the surrounding mountains. In the summer, the air is fresh, lots of sunny days and cool evenings. It’s not really a tourist destination, which only adds to its attraction for me.
I haven’t done a lot of traveling in my life, but the most beautiful place that I have ever visited is Malibu, the Young Life Camp on the Princess Louisa Inlet in Britsh Columbia. The water, the mountains, the trees… everything was absolutely beautiful. It’s been 40 years since I was there, but I would like to revisit that area again sometime.
In the past few years my hubby and I haven’t been able to travel due to the economy and it’s effects on us personally. However, we were blessed to have travelled a bit prior to that and have so many wonderful memories. The best part of travelling, or for that matter day-to-day life, is being with the love of my life of 40+ years.
The wonderment of seeing the star studded sky while driving at night through Montana where there are no city lights to “cloud” the view. Or another memory would be watching the waves come crashing in while sitting on the beach in Cancun. I was mesmerized by the sound vastness of the ocean and could have stayed there indefinitely.
Sorry for the lengthiness of this post, but you brought back many beautiful memories for me. Thanks for your inspiration every day with your projects, you are truly a gifted artist!
I’ve been fortunate to be able to travel to Europe two times because of my husband’s work and my son being stationed there. There are so many breathtaking places in France, Belgium, Germany, Austria etc. My tops would have to be the Palace of Versailles and the Louve. Hope I spelled those right–didn’t take time to check. I could have stayed all day just admiring all the beautiful works of art.
Thanks for offering more candy. Looks like some wonderful things in that grouping.
My very favorite place that I have been is Niagara Falls. It is was just beautiful to sit and watch so much water coming over it. What beauty God provided for us to see.
I think for jaw-dropping majesty…Banff is the place for me. It is so many things: raw jagged peaks, breathtaking colors, animals. I could have been there for hours praising God’s creation!!
The San Juan Islands off the coast of Washington is my dreamy place. It wasn’t too comfy (sleeping on the ground at my age!!), but so worth it. Picture a four day kayaking-around-the-islands camping trip. I have been so fortunate to have taken this fabulous guided trip twice.
Gorgeous scenery, a bit of a challenge, and the peaceful, soothing activity of paddling your kayak………….can’t be beat!
About 15 yrs ago, my husband earned a trip to Las Brisas Villas in Acapulco, Mexico. It was a Villa at the top of a hill and was a breathtaking view. What an experience!
Exciting to see more goodies for blog candy!!! Thanks!
I’ve lived in a lot of different places in the US, and have visited a number of places that went beyond my dreams, but I must say, I think it was more a matter of being in the place totally at the time that made it memorable.
I recall a rain forest park in Wahiawa Hawaii that we used to frequent regularly. Such an incredible feeling to be among the huge ferns, the birds over head, and the tiny animals and plant life all around.. a truly magical place.
The northern peninsula of Michigan, one summer at my step mother’s property there, laying on the river bank looking straight up at the canopy overhead, hearing all the forest sounds around me, made that location one I remember fondly….
So many places really, but always it’s the focus on the moment that make treasures.
good question and thanks for asking it!
xxooxx Penny
I am not much of a traveler but the few places I have been are all beautiful.Niagara Falls is awesome at night as well as daytime.Living on the ocean in Nova Scotia Canada is a beautiful place that many enjoy and come to visit often, and we don’t have to travel far to enjoy it.
Thanks for the chance to win
I love to go to Ireland! Both of my parents are from Ireland – my dad was from County Kerry & my mom is from County Mayo. It is such a beautiful country. But the best thing about Ireland is the friendliness and hospitality of the people – I have never experienced it (at that level) anywhere else in the world.
I have been blessed to be able to travel quite a bit. That is what my husband and I love doing together – over designer cloths, going out to movies or eat etc. We save our money to travel. We just got back from an amazing Safari in Kenya! We went to see the animals – which did not fail to give a great show, but the people…… OMGoodness the people! We were invited into a Maasai home which is built out of cow dung, sticks and urine (no water to mix with the dung to make a plaster type cement). I could go on and on, but God has truly blessed us when he gave me to parents who live in the USA and are christian! Thanks for such an inspiring uplifting blog and the chance at the candy.
I haven’t traveled much but when we take a trip, we always seem to end up back in the Smokey Mountains. It’s a peaceful, beautiful place where it seems our souls get refreshed. I am amazed at how many caregivers there are. My dad has been living with us for the past eight years. He is bedfast now. He will be 95 on March 20.
(((Becca))) I too am no longer much of a traveler but I have traveled across Canada 4 times. There is something to be said of each Province however my favorite places are Mahone Bay, N.S. and beautiful British Columbia. We just hosted the Vancouver 2010 Olympics and I was deeply moved by the people. Meeting so many from all over the world is a memory I will cherish for ever. Thanks Becca.
I was blessed with going to Hawaii when I graduated from high school, I am the only grandchild on one side and that was my gift. I loved that fact that my grandparents sat on the shore while I went snorkeling in one of the many bays and watched for me to pop up once in a while and wave. The beauty underwater was so amazing.
One of the most beautiful trips I have ever made is on the ferry from Vancouver BC Canada to Victoria BC Canada. It is breathtaking to see the beautiful sights and one of the trips I made, we were fortunate enough to see the whales. Absolutely amazing.
I am partial to Costa Rica because it is the land of my birth but it is a simply beautiful country! Fabulous climate, stunning tropical surroundings, lots to see and with tourism being big there is a lot of English spoken all over. Total paradise as far as I’m concerned.
I’m really not a world traveler but I’ve had quite a few local vacations that I have really enjoyed. One of my favorite trips is to the Smoky Mountains with my husband on our anniversary. Last year we stayed at the Christmas Place Inn & it was so magical. :) Christmas decorations everywhere & Santa visits made the trip so special. The view of the mountains on the way up was spectacular & so peaceful. I just love getting away & heading to the mountains.
Some place dreamy………..I too have been a care giver for the last 8 years so have kept close to home. One thing my husband and I do on beautiful Sat. mornings is hook up our atv’s and travel out to the high desert here in Southern California and ride.
It’s amazing what you can see when you get off the freeways and highways and go back into the hills and mountains and see what has been untouched by man. Breath taking vistas, weather worn gorges,
craggy mountains, a small plant growing in the middle of nowhere.
God always amazes me with what His hand hath wrought!!
Best wishes to you Becca, I know care giving can be hard, lonely, and weary but God blesses and the time you spend with your loved one provides memories you will always cherish.
I have to say Vatican. I’m not an artsy person and don’t go to art galleries. However the paintings and mosaics and tapestries are just breathtaking. I couldn’t spend enough time there…
I’ve never been anyplace “dreamy” that I would recommend anybody to go to but I would like to visit Hawaii some day in my life. The water looks so beautiful and clear and from what I’ve seen on TV and movies it looks like they have a lot of fun there. I’d love to sit on the beach sipping a drink and not have a care in the world for once.
I haven’t been to a lot of exotic places in my life. But I did make a trip to Hawaii several years back…kauai actually. It was a great trip…laying on the beach, sunset cruise…someday it would be nice to go back.
Charmaine
Hi Becca, Well I hope to win this time, so please enter me. And my favorite trip? It is when my kids or anyone goes with me on a “craft run” or just a day out, and we eat our way out of someplace! LOL. We start of driving, and sometimes even change our path on the way, depending on our moods. But when we travle the roads of the Napa Wine County, we stop at a little favorite bakery here, and then there is the Cheese factory tha gives great sample of cheese and salami or pepperoni. Then up the road is a little gift shop and they have samples of Ice Cream toppings! LOL. And little spoonful is just a great little sweet taste! And then on to the Castle! It is a winery with wine tasting (we don’t drink or taste) but the view and scenery is to die for. And the have tastings of mustards and olive oil, and a beautiful picnic area. And then on up the road is a wonderful Italian resuraunt with great pizza! ( and I get mine with anchovies) and this little town has the best retro candy store! And if you aren’t full by now, well we can stop and eat some where! Lol.
Well, I have a few favorite places. Sedona, Arizona is absolutely gorgeous and I would go back there in a heartbeat. But then Hawaii is pretty awesome too. I also just loved Bryce Canyon in Utah = it is America’s best kept secret as far as I’m concerned. We visited there after the Grand Canyon and I just loved it. The colors, waterfalls, and just the pure nature of it all. This is great blog candy too. Jackie
HI Becca,
This is an interesting one. Well I got married at 18 and my husband was in the army so, off I went to Germany. It was so different! And me never being away from home it was scary too. I was there almost 2 years and then came home to have my son. At that time army hospitals seemed scary too. Since then I have been to some beautiful states. Tenn. was beautiful! Missouri was so layed back and made you look at times gone by which I loved. But I guess the most lovely was Hawaii. My husband and I went there a couple years ago for our 40th anniversary. It was so beautiful and peaceful! The food was wonderful!
But actually the most wonderful place to me is Ohio where I am with my family. My mother is 90 and lives with me. My husband and 3 children, and 11 grandchildren, now thats perfect!
Thanks for the yummilicious giveaway! I’m from all year summer, Singapore. Come over to visit my small but interesting Home. Drop me mail, I can even give you tips on where to go, what to eat when you’re here.
This past December I went on a cruise and one of the places we visited was Guatemala. We had prearranged a private tour of the countryside, including visits with the people living far from the cities and commercial areas. Because those areas had no roads, we travelled by boat. Peace, quiet, and absolute beauty. A place to dream about when everything is “rushing” here. The area of Guatemala that we visited would be perfect for retirement – EXCEPT, there was no electric, phone, Internet, cars, grocery stores, scrapbooking stores, UPS, FedEx, etc.. Mail arrived once a month, if you were lucky. I would truely miss my computer, Internet, and shopping! But one can still dream…
Becca, thanks for the chance to win! We moved to northeast Georgia last fall, and the area is beautiful. There are trees everywhere, and the mountains are gorgeous. The views are breathtaking.
Hmmm some place dreamy…. I would have to say Steamboat Springs, CO. Plus long drives in the country. Thanks for a chance to win.
I am really lucky. The only place my husband will take me for a vacation is Hawaii. I love the Napali coast. The beautiful green and red mountains with the ocean is absolutely out of this world. The mountains are very sharp pointed and very surreal. It is even more breath-taking when you hike them…crossing the river and seeing the beaches.
Becca thanks so much hun for the chance to win such wonderful goodies! I absolutely adore coming to your blog to see your lovely creations!!! You are such an artist! Let’s see…where I have been…I have always dreamed of going to a Sandals resort….and for my honeymoon (now almost 3 years ago) that is where my hubby and I went! It was such a magical trip spending time with my love! If you get a chance to go to one I definitely recommend it!!!
Hugs~ Kim
I think my favorite trip was going on a cruise to the Caribbean. It was a stamping cruise and I had a blast being taught all of these techniques while at sea and at n ight. Then during the day we visited so many beautiful sites.
I fell in love with the Smoky Mountains. While so many people prefer the beach, I always love to head for the woods, and if they’re in the mountains, so much the better. DH and I spent a few nights at a wonderful B+B in the Smokies and the scenes were beyond description. This was in the summer, and I would love to see them again in the Winter.
Hi Becca! This is gonna be tough since I’ve been to only a few places and mostly here in the US. I’m a “beach” girl (love the beach) so at the top of my list would be Daytona Beach! The sand is just silky soft and I could just stay there all day and be lazy! ;D
Hey Becca:
Thanks for the next opportunity to win Blog candy. I have the most fortunate opportunity to live 6 months in two very different states. Pennsylvania (Lancaster County) in springtime is the most beautiful season. The Amish farms are so picturesque. As they plow their fields with horse drawn plows they turn the earth from spring green to a deep dark and rich brown soil. The patterns are so amazing to see. It is the most quite and serene time to watch as they do their daily chores and prepare to grow the wonderful fresh produce that we have the opportunity to purchase well into the Fall. My wish is for you all to have this experience. Tomorrow my next favorite place.
Thanks for sharing your special talents with us!
Sandy
Our trip up Hwy 1 through the Oregon and Washington coastlines was one of the most beautiful we have taken. Seeing the ocean, forests, rain forest, small towns, etc. still brings back wonderful memories. There are so many beautiful places we have visited that it is hard to pick just one. Thanks for the chance to win this wonderful blog candy.
Becca, you amaze me with the intricacy of your work! I really enjoy not only the beauty of what you make, but I am in awe of the complexity of it. If only I could be as precise and accurate!!! One of my favorite places to visit is Williamsburg, Virginia. It’s so “moving” to walk the streets and try to imagine how our founding fathers lived and become informed of the history of our great nation.
Hawaii is at the top of my list of beautiful spots in the world. We went there on our honeymoon 23 years ago. The minute we stepped off the plane we knew we were in paradise! You could see it as well as smell it. The gorgeous plants, flowers, sunsets…breathtaking! We got our “Just Mauied” t-shirts now we would like to go back to get the “Happily Mauied” shirts!!! Thanks, Becca!
One of my favorite places ever is Assisi, Italy. It was such a touching city, with gorgeous views. The clean streets and kind Italians only adds to the whole experience. We (hubby and dd) visited there for the day last summer and I tell you, I could have spent many more days there. The Church that honors St. Frances was such a lovely, spiritual place. I would go back there in a heart beat.
Blessings on your day, Becca…Eli
After months of doing repairs to our home caused by a tornado in 1986 my husband & I decided to take a well deserved trip and selected Tahiti.
We booked a 7 day cruise that visited a different island each day. After the cruise we had 5 additional days staying in a hotel on the island of Tahiti. The island of Moorea was the most beautiful and being able to sit in an open air restaurant built over the water was unbelievably beautiful. We were able to see octopus and various colors of fish swimming around below us and fighting for the crumbs we would drop in the water. The water was the clearest I had ever encountered and it seemed you could see forever into the depths. I would love to do this trip again but the cruise line we were on no longer exists. I don’t know if we could repeat the thrills we encountered on another cruise line.
Oke, some place dreamy. I love the mountains. I live in the Netherlands and we don’t have mountains. So when I go on a vacation I almost always go to a country with mountains. France for instance is very beautiful. I love the rough mountains and nature. We were on a vacation in France and drove a while. We ended up at mountains. When we looked down we saw a river floating. It was magnificent! Two mountains very close together and in between a river. The nature is sometimes breathtaking. The mountains are everywhere different and that make it intresting. In Austria the mountains I saw where rougher than in France. There where almost no trees and no green. The nature is great!
Hi Becca,
unfortunately I haven’t travelled to wondrous places but I went to Sorrento in Italy for my daughter’s wedding and it could not have been in a more beautiful place. I would love to go back one day to visit all the places I didn’t quite manage to see on that trip.
Its very kind of you to have yet another blog candy we may win, thank you :) You have been, and continue to be an inspiration to me and someone whom I can strive to be as talented as :)
Hugs. Jen x
Becca- thanks for always sharing your talent, and for always asking us to share a little bit of ourselves with you! I always navigate towards water- I love California and I went to Hawaii on my Honeymoon….years ago. For some reason the sight of the endless wall of water is soothing to me (I grew up with a river behind the house- so I think that may have spoiled me). Next I need to venture to the East coast and take in the Atlantic Ocean- I know there is gorgeous scenery in all of our 50 states- I also love waterfalls, so I could be happy anywhere!!! Have a great day!
Becca, thank you for more blog candy AND the chance to dream and reminisce.
For me, one dream place that I’ve been is Ireland. What a beautiful country and beautiful people. We stayed in bread & breakfast inns and met soooo many wonderful people! The scenery was magnificent. My husband and I set out in our little rental car and drove to wherever we decided we wanted to go. We stopped where we wanted, saw what we wanted and stayed where we “landed” by evening. Then off the next morning on our next adventure.
My husband and I agreed it was one of our best experiences.
Hi Becca-
I have to admit that I”m not a traveler. My husband and I would take the kids to Disney or HersheyPark once in a while. Money was tight before I started working. We don’t have any aspirations of moving to any place fantastic when retirement comes…next year! We’ve had alot of snow for Long Island this year and I have to say that looking in my backyard after a snowfall was truly breathtaking. It looked like a Christmas card. I don’t ever foresee us moving, I love my home.
I have never been to any place far away that has that dreamy feeling, and I am not sure if this counts. But when funds are low and bills needing to be paid first, trips are always last on our list. We don’t splurge on going out for fine dining but 2 birthdays ago, my hubby took me to one of the most poshes resturant here in the city. It was a flour factory that was transformed into a resturant. With four loft like floors and open concept, it was stunning. It was all lit with candles and white mini lights and soft jazz music playing. It was beautiful and so romantic. Tandi’s is just a resturant but to me and my hubby it was so magically and romantic. With a gift and flowers to add to the moment it made it even more romantic and dreamy. With the snow falling and everything looking like a winter wonderland it was has if we were walking in Narnia! Trees loaded with snow and soft flakes falling to the ground. It was a night to remember for always.
A dreamy place…. I’d have to say Hawaii. My favorite island is Maui. It has it all, beautiful sand beaches, lush rainforests, volcano’s, stunning waterfalls & gorgeous flowers.
Hi Becca – i’m a regular visitor to your blog – that’s breathtaking enough – with all of the stunning creations.
I live in Derbyshire, England on the edge of whats called the Peak District. Now, I’ve been a fair few places although never to the US. Recently (a couple of years ago – I visited Wales for the first time – and I fell in love with a place (county) called Pembrokeshire. When the weather is warm and sunny, its breathtaking scenery and we’ve been back up to five times a year since. It takes 6 hours drive to get there from here and we go camping with our all singing and dancing tent!!
The very first visit there we took my Dad who had just finished radiotherapy and chemotherapy for lung and throat cancer, that was end of May 2008. It was the first time since I was a child that I’d been on holiday with him (my mum didn’t come as she’s not in to camping). Anyway, my dad passed away less than 3 months later and it was difficult to go back but we did and made some great friends who had a tourer based on the site where we stayed.
We’ve been back several times since taking my Dad and just outside the tent (we pitched in exactly the same spot), a little robin redbreast came outside the tent each and everytime we’ve been. I’ve always believed that it was my Dad, coming back on holiday with us. It made me feel very content and happy to think that it was him!!!
Palma, Mallorca also is very special – especially the cathedral which my Dad and I attempted to visit but had literally closed 5 mins before we got there. He never did get to revisit because of his cancer, but a few months after he died, I went back and got into the cathedral and cried my eyes out. I’d achieved it for him as well as me and bought a silver charm – the Palma Cross for me and my Mum which was to mark the ocassion.
Paula x x x
Thanks Becca for another chance at BLog Candy. The place I love, I don’t know if I call it dreamy, but it is the Getty Museum in Los Angeles. It is high up on the hill, the view is amazing, it is so easy to spend a whole day there and still not see everything there is to see! They have some pretty amazing landscaped gardens. If you are every in LA, I would love to take you!! Hugs Teresa
I’m so glad I get 5 days to list the most “breathtaking sites I’ve seen”. I’m absolutely awed by God’s creations and could spend the rest of my life traveling to see them. First place I’m listing is Niagara Falls. My husband and I went there for a “second honeymoon”after we’d been married 7 years. We did some of the touristry things but the most awe inspiring was just sitting on a patio at night with the spray from the falls misting over us. No words needed to be said and we just held hands and reveled in the moment.
Hi there Becca, Many thanks for a chance at winning some more blog candy. I don’t actually get to travel much as I’m pretty much housebound with my gorgeous hubby being my caregiver. I can never thank him enough for all he does for me, I just love him so much, and that is after 33 years of marriage!!!
Many hugs,
Trish x
The place I love to visit over and over again is the West Coast of Canada. I love the city of Vancouver because of it’s close proximity to the mountains and the ocean. The scenery is breath taking!
Also not much of a traveller here. More of a home body. Last great trip was a flyin fishing trip with my hubby, sister and BIL. Fantastic flight in. Beautiful cottage and lake all to our own. The weather wasn’t so great but when the sun did come out all I can say is wow. We had a fun filled week of fishing and sunbathing in the boat and some awesome fish fries. Great companionship with great times.
I would have to say the Canadian Rockies. We took the train from WI to Glacier National Park and then rented a car and drove the Highway to the Sun up into Canada. We walked on Glaciers and we have some wonderful memories with our 2 girls.God is a magnificent designer and creator and the beauty just makes your jaw drop to see it in all of it’s wonder.
Donna Polley
We haven’t traveled much recently because of the kiddos, but I think my favorite place to “vacation” was Alaska! It’s funny because we’d always intended to go “on a cruise” and lucked into being stationed for 4 gorgeous years there.
Dear Becca,
Several years ago my husband won a trip to Maui, when we got married he was in the US Air Force and we did not get a honeymoon so the trip was to be our over due honeymoon. We spent 5 beautiful days seeing all of the beautiful landscape and the water was so blue, my husband thought I was crazy when I began taking photos of all of the tropical floral and greenery but I had a plan. I took those beautiful photos and punched flowers out of the floral photos and made some beautiful embellishments from my photos. We took the road to Hana and walked to see the Sister Waterfalls, we walked along the beach, even sat on the beach watching the whales jumping, I can truly say I thought I was in paradise and I didn’t want it to end.
Wow, Becca! What a fun thing to comment on. I must say that though I have been many, many places, my Dream place has to be Hawaii! We went the year after my Mother passed away and while we were driving around the island of Kauai, we rounded the corner to see one of the most beautiful double rainbows I have ever seen in my life. As we continued to drive it just got larger and larger. We both commented on the fact that my Mother must have put it there for us to remember her by. That was the most wonderful vacation I have ever experienced.
Alaska! To me it is the most beautiful place on earth. I lived there for 3 months a long time ago and really didn’t appreciate it’s beauty until I went back on a cruise in 2001 — to me Alaska is like no other place on earth.
Hi Becca, we are raising 3 of our grandchildren so travel for us is a dream. We did take the kids and one extra to Kelowna BC (in Canada) last summer and visited our best friends. They were so gracious to have 6 of us at their house but Elaine and I had the best time ever, staying up until 2 or 3 laughing and remembering all the fun we have had. The hubbys would let us sleep in and we would do it all over again the next evening. It was not a dreamy vacation but the best one I have had in years.
Thanks for your wonderful website. I try to visit every day for inspiration and ideas. Love your bows and have used the tutorial to show me how to tie them.
Because of injuries from an auto accident 35 yrs ago we never went on a honeymoon. 5 yrs ago we had an opportunity given to us to go to Hawaii. It must be what paradise looks like.
Thanks for your blogs:)
Well, I love to travel and while compared to many I guess I’ve traveled a lot, I have definitely not gotten to travel to all the places I’ve dreamed of visiting. As a U.S. citizen, I do think this country has so many beautiful places that can hold their own against the rest of the world, but when it comes to travel, most of us probably long for what we think will be more exotic places in other countries… so I’ll start with one of those. As a kid growing up, I never imagined that I’d have the opportunity to travel anywhere outside North America, but to my surprise an opportunity came to travel to Greece and Italy. So, for my first breathtaking place on day one, I’d have to say Greece. Seeing the Parthenon was amazing… I love history and of course, I’d read about it as a kid and never in a million years ever thought I’d be standing right there… that was breathtaking as well as the beauty of the islands… the color of the sea… the whole time I was there I felt like it was a dream… I couldn’t believe I was really there! LOL!! But, at least I have the pictures to prove it!
Thanks for the chance to win. I visit your blog each time I get an e-mail announcing a new post. I LOVE your work!
Ooo, another Blog Candy. I’ve got to say that Hawaii is the most beautiful, colorful, relaxing place I’ve ever been to. The lush green mountains, crystal blue water, and white caps, not to mention the music and slow-pace of lifestyle. I want to go back!
Hey Becca
Come to Alaska with me!
I have been to several places in Europe, I was in Portugal for 3 weeks last Summer… been to Canada,I have been to all the islands of Hawaii, also been in Brazil and Puerto Rico and Mexico
But Alaska was my favorite
flying on a helicopter over the glaciers is breathtaking!
love
**Milu**
Hi Becca, Wow! To your reading all your comments, makes us feel special. As far as me traveling never been far from CA yet but I do head out North and South 2xs a year and the most breath taking place for me and my family is always Big Bear Mountain overlooking the view or Morro Bay up North its so relaxing and calm and the drive up the Coast is just Breath taking for us. So this year my daughter is celebrating her 15th b-day next month and I’m celebrating my 40th this month so we do plan on finally taking a trip somewhere, so I’ll let you all know if it was breath taking…..LOL or terrifying since I’ve never gone anywhere on an airplane and am seriously terrified….LOL
My favorite place is in Chile, Viña del Mar is sooooo beautiful to me! well maybe because is my country..so sad that it has being destroyed by the
earth quake but still my dream land.
This is an easy one for me… My husband served in Germany for awhile on a two year mission for our church. After twenty years, he took me back and we spent 3 weeks touring Europe. We went to many small towns, but I absolutely fell in love with St. Moritz, Switzerland! In the center of town lies a small lake surrounded by a walking path, about 2 miles long. Small sailboats are out on the water daily. The beautiful Swiss Alps all around are gorgeous! I would also like to return to Austria for it’s beauty… God created this beautiful earth and we can thank Him daily by remembering Him and appreciating His creation and do our best to take good care of it and each other.
1/2 mile from my house is the most beautiful overlook onto Cape Cod Bay. There is a long boardwalk over the marsh. Sunsets there are an event…
Years ago, my mom and I went to the Cook Islands. Wow, the water is so blue and the sand so white. The people are so warm and friendly and the land is so fresh. We stayed for 3 weeks and snorkled, swam, walked, toured through fruit plantations, and saw the town and people at their best. It was still very quiet there in terms of tourism and so peaceful. Loved it.
Becca … I journeyed into your world! I just recently found your blog, and I spent the weekend reading most (if not all) of your blogs for the past few years. I was enchanted with your productivity, your creativity, and your warmth. It was a lovely visit, thank you.
Well, this topic I can dish on…
It’s not the Dr. Seuss book “Oh the Places You’ll Go”, but my own personal story “Oh the Places I’ve Been”! I would certainly need more than the 5 days though, so I’ll try to pick some of the best. I have been SO fortunate with the opportunities that I have had and they make for very special memories.
I’ll start with Machu Picchu in Peru. It’s a very magical place. It’s such a weird feeling to look now at pictures and say “I was there!”
Our daughter was on a semester abroad last year for two months in Argentina and two months in Peru. She wrote about her amazing adventures in her blog. If you would like a good read sometime, her blog is coligoesabroad.blogspot.com.
Anyhow, her host mom said she had an extra room and we could come and stay with her. This was last May, we hadn’t seen our daughter since Christmas break and we wouldn’t be seeing her until our family reunion in July. (She was planning on staying longer to do some traveling on her own and then she also did a 4 week Volunteers for Peace Program).
So, we decided we would fly down to see her (we got some AMAZING deals on airfare) and then I would get to be with her on Mother’s Day. You know what the say about the best laid plans…
Our flight got delayed for 24 hours due to fog in Lima. Our daughter’s group trip to the Amazon got canceled for that weekend and pushed to the next weekend that we were supposed to spend together (Mother’s Day!) and our daughter got selected as a Pickering finalist and was flown to Washington, D.C. during the week that we were there!!! So, we only ended up getting to see her for about a day and a half.
My husband and I then headed off to Cuzco. Again, our flight was delayed for hours due to fog. We finally made it to Cuzco. The effects from the high altitude was noticeable.
When we got to the town near Macu Picchu, we bought our entrance tickets just before they closed (10 pm) and then we were on line for the buses the next morning at 5 am. We were about the 3 or 4th bus to go up the hairpin turns. Once we were there, we rushed over to the area to get the tickets for Wayna Picchu. They only allow 400 people a day to go up there. Wayna Picchu was the big pointy mountain in the background behind the typical view of Machu Picchu. That was a very memorable climb. The route was steep and narrow and the high altitiude made a noticeable difference. The views were AMAZING when we got to the top. The climb down was much easier, although the whole experience was very exhausting.
Once we climbed down, we toured Machu Picchu. What a fascinating experience!
Other AMAZING things that we did while we were in Peru included: flying over the famous Nazca Lines in a small airplane, racing in a dune buggy in huge sand dunes and then sand boarding down those dunes, taking a boat to Islas Ballestas (a unique marine preserve where we saw all kinds of birds, sea lions, penguins, walruses, etc.) and touring many Incan sites and museums.
Please don’t laugh. This is so sad. I rarely go anywhere. Anyway, just this last Thursday I saw Cirque Du Soleil. What a thrill. Everything and everyone is so colorful! The music was wonderful. And I actually figured out the story. I wish everyone coud see Cirque du Soleil just once.
Five days of breathtaking…I’m in trouble.
Sharon L
Oh my…although I love the scenery and beauty of the USA, one of my favorite and most amazing places to visit is NEW ZEALAND! I was priviledged to be a part of the Friendship Force Teacher Exchange and literally cried when I had to come home. We toured many local schools, sheep farms, big cities, small towns and cultural heritage of the northern island while staying with a local family. Then we flew to the southern island and over the Southern Alps! It’s like a precious dream now…so many beautiful places and the people are awesome!
Becca,
I am thrilled to see all the responses. We all love you so much. I went to Colorado when I was 21 and just married. We visited the town of Aspen. I remember standing in the middle of the town looking all around me at the mountains and blue sky . Thinking what a miraculous place this is. This small town nestled among these Mountains with the sun shinning and the warmth of its rays upon my face . I could see Gods hand in all this beauty and was so thankful for this awe inspiring sight. That was 34 years ago but I can still see the view as if I was still standing there today. Thanks for the memory.
Hugs, Judy
I’ve seen many beautiful man-made wonders, but the most fantastic sights I’ve seen were during the three years I lived in Alaska. It was a place to experience God’s magnificent creation — all with its own beauty in the mountains, tundra, valleys, glaciers, rivers, streams and wildlife.
I am also a caregiver and don’t get to travel much or should I say hardly. I have gone to a couple of places that I really liked when I was younger. I love San Francisco. It just has so many sites and the site looking out at the Golden Gate Bridge and the bay and ocean is so pretty. I also love the Grand Canyon. Pictures just don’t do it justice. I haven’t seen the whole thing but what I did see was so breathtaking and hope to get back again some day.
I love your blog and your work. It is breathtaking to me to see your projects.
Without a doubt, it was black sand beach on the island of Maui. sunbathing, snorkeling. What made it great was floating on the surface of the water watching the colorful fish swim by, feeding them peas, the warm water and the sun shining on my back. Like being on the surface of a fish tank, but it was all natural and outdoors. That was great. Ok, that’s just one wonderful experience in Maui. I’ll save up for another day.
I recommend a trip to Cabo San Lucas Mexico and take a sunset cruise on the Ocean around Land’s End – the tip of the Baha penninsula.
Thanks for all your ideas you share with us!!
Malta is a beautiful tiny island in the Mediterranean Sea. The sea is the most brilliant blue, the white washed buildings, the local markets and the people are amazing…a must go location!
To me it is both the place and the memories you have there that make it dreamy. My dreamy spot has oodles of both, beauty and great memories. Last March I was married on the side of a mountain overlooking Emerald Bay in South Lake Tahoe, California. Both the scenery and the memories are spectacular. It was so beautiful I had a photo processor refuse to print my photos without a copyright release because they had to be professional because of they way they were photo shopped!! Very funny, no photo shopping, just spectacular scenery!!
Here is to visiting many dreamy places in the future and making great memories!!
Have I ever been someplace dreamy? Yes, I have. I can remember as a child visiting Hawaii with my family. I will never forget that it rained everyday about 5:00 p.m. But the thing that stands out in my mind is that as the droplets touched my cheeks, it was warm. That made such an impression on me.
However, having said that, I would like to add that sometimes the dreamiest places are right in your own backyard. My husband and I live a couple of blocks from a lake. We like to take the boat out as soon as the weather warms up. In the summertime, I like to swim while he fishes.
The dreamiest, most reflective and calming experience is floating on my back, gazing up at the sky and marveling at how small I actually am in this huge world of ours; yet, somehow it makes me feel one with God and all of my surroundings. Very therapeutic.
Your work is so beautiful and as I recover from pneumonia, it makes me happy to visit your blog and gain so much inspiration from your artwork. Thank you for sharing and thank you for an opportunity to win.
Merilee
Wow there are so many beautiful places in the world. My husband and I had a vacation in Ogunquit Maine that was really nice. A charming seaside town. Hard to pick just one place. I am curious what state you live in and please let us know where your favorite places to travel are.
Wow! Trying to choose one place that took my breathe away is a tough choice. I’ve been blessed to have been to a few beautiful places on this earth. Many years ago my husband and I were gifted with a two week trip to Ireland, Scotland and England. I was in awe of most everything we saw. I called it our 3 Cs tour: Cathedrals, Castles and Colleges and they were magnificent! One event on this tour that really stands out in memory was witnessing the performance of the Tattoo at Edinburgh Castle in Scotland. This is performed every year in August and is collection of performances by bagpipe bands, military, horsemen, dancers. They begin the performance at sunset, the huge gate comes down over the moat that surrounds the castle and the trumpets sound from the parapets of the castle as the lead military pipers march out of the castle and into the foreyard to begin the performance. I literally had chills go down my spine. This lovely city is one place my husband and I would dearly love to return to.
BECCA BECCA FIRTST OF ALL THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR TALENT
AND ALL THE CARDS YOU MAKE AND NOW FOR THE CHANCE TO WIN ALL
THE BLOG CANDY. WHAT A FANTASTIC DAY IT WOULD BE TO SEE MY
NAME AS A WINNER. WOW. MY HUSBAND AND I ALWAYS WANTED TO
GO TO ALASKA. WE HAVE TALKED AB OUT IT SINCE WE MET. ITS BEEN
32 YEARS AND WE STILL HAVENT BEEN ABLE TO GO. ALL OF OUR FRIENDS
HAVE BEEN THERE AND WE SEE THEIR PICTURES AND THE FEELING OF GOING BY SHIP IS STILL THERE. WHAT A WONDERFUL TRIP THAT WOULD BE TO GO BY SHIP AND THEN HAVE SOME SIDE TRIPS TO THE PLACES THAT WOULD BE THE MOST INTERESTING. THANK YOU AGAIN FOR ALL
YOU DO BECCA.
CYNTHIA
I’m fortunate enough to have grown up in Northern Ireland (although back in the 70s it wasn’t quite the “picture postcard” it has become more recently). I’m now living at the foot of the Rocky Mountains in Calgary, Canada and it is scenic beyond belief in its own way. My heart is still drawn to the sea ‘though. My dream vacation is somewhere where I can fall asleep and wake up listening to the waves break on the shore…bliss!
Hi Becca
As always, your are very generous with your blog candy!
In the United States one of my favorite places is Lake Tahoe…..it’s trully breathtaking…the Emerald Bay is a wonderful view from the lake!
Outside US……I would say my city, Rio de Janeiro.
It’s a beautiful welcoming city!!!
The best of Rio is it’s people!
But talking from anywhere else I would say, visit Venice!!!!!!!
Venice is trully precious…..you should go there at least one in a lifetime.
Hugs
Marcia
Hi Becca!
I have not traveled very much or gone to any truely exoticly beautiful places, but I think you have to find your “beauty” sometimes.
For many years in a row, when my children were small we went to the NJ shore every summer. It is so amazing at the shore. The ocean is so vast and beautiful. The sound of the waves rolling over the beach, and the sound of my children’s laughter as they run to and from the edge of the water as it rises on the shore-line. I miss those days!
Hi Becca, I was born in South Africa – a place of many beautiful sights -both of the peoples and of the various landscapes – however, one of the many places I have lived or traveled to – is Brazil and one of the wonderous moments was atop the Corcavado in Rio – the statue of Christ, with his arms held out as if to say “Come to me”(those who are poor and heavy laden). ‘I have made this beauty for you to see and be uplifted’ It is a most Beautiful view, looking down the scenery is magnificent. It really is a remarkable spot.
Now I am living in another glorious spot – in Sequim Washington. Its beautiful and I was happy to retire here (with my stamping addiction!)
Allison
When my kids were growing up, we tried to make the most of our vacations by including fun places for them as well. One of the B & B’s we stayed at was in a tree house. Yes, it was a real B & B in a real tree! There were 2 little “houses” connected by a swinging rope bridge, so they kids stayed in one and my husband & I stayed in the other, complete with soft down comforters on a real bed! It was so much fun to be up in the trees, feeling like kids ourselves. There was a giant rope swing in another tree, a secluded swimming hole and lots of trails to explore. We felt like the Swiss Family Robinsons! It was amazing to just let go and have fun. More tree houses have been added since we were there, some now even have bathrooms. I would like to go back and sleep/dream in the trees again! My daughter just got married and wants to take her husband there!
So my husband and I just got back from a western Caribbean cruise. My favorite place was a port that only opened up three months ago….Roatan, Honduras. Absolutly breathtaking! It was 34 C there…so hot! Well hot for where I’m from anyways (northern Alberta, Canada).
Hi Becca
We havent’ travelled a whole lot but I would have to say right here in the Okanagan (Kelowna, BC). You go up top the hills and get an awesome view of our lake, mountains, orchards and vneyards. It is breathtaking when you are up there. Another place I have to say is Banff, Canada in the Rockies. The views of the mountains and glacier are something to see.
Thanks for the chance to win some blog candy Becca. I love reading your blog and seeing all your projects.
Hugs from Canada
Day 1: Hawaii was an unexpected trip with my late husband & cousins.
A wonderful memory of a beautiful place.
Michigan is still # 1 tho.
This is an easy one! I grew up in the mountains near Yosemite National Park. Seeing the park in the off-seasons is spectacular. The colors of Fall rival the NE of the United States. The wild flowers and rushing water falls in the Spring are awe-inspiring and the crisp snow and blue skies of winter. . .wow!
Dreamy place? Nevis… it’s a Caribbean island nation… white sand, blue water and really nice people. I went on a cruise last year and one of the stops is Nevis. I got a TING… it’s a grapefruit soda made with Jamaican grapefruit and wandered around having a free and easy time. Also they have beautiful stamps. Great for sending postcards to make your friends jealous and even better for framing as art!
A Dreamy place…How about Wells Gray Provincial Park in Canada…it is one waterfall after another..and all those wildflowers…everywhere. So beautiful and so uncrowded. Or how about The Waialeale Crater on Kauai Island…the wettest place on earth…we wore rain gear and just enjoyed our hike through the mistiness…very dreamy and really amazing. And also very uncrowded except for the amazing birds. But if we want to discuss luxury…haven’t been able to afford it yet..but a yacht in the Mediterranean would be my dream.
Wow, Becca, that’s a tough question to answer. I have been to many places on holiday, and I must say each and every one has something unique and beautiful about it. France was outstanding, and Paris was marvelous and bustling. Barbados had such natural beauty, from the caves to the peak of the island, it was all gorgeous, and the people were just as beautiful. Then there is the desert of Arizona, the lushness of Seattle and Washington, the coast and hills of California, and the stark beauty of Nevada. Everywhere I have been I have been amazed by God’s creations. However, I think that the most beautiful place I have seen is Hawaii. My husband and I went there in 2008 for our 35th anniversary. We spent three days on Waikiki Beach, and then flew to Maui. I think beauty and majesty were born there, in the volcanoes and the mist, and every turn in the road can take your breath away. I hope to go back there sometime, because I think I left a little piece of my heart there, and I’d like to revisit my happiness.
As a child we used to go on business trips with my dad, and one year he had business in Calgary, Canada. So after he was done with business, we went to Lake Louise. It is such a gorgeous lake and the water was so beautiful.
I’ve lived in the NorthWest so it was easy to take a day drive up to Canada. That’s about the prettiest place I’ve been.
I’ve traveled a lot and lived in five different countries and I find that every place is beautiful in it’s own way. My favorites are the Alps in Germany/Austria; Phuket, Thailand; the Great Barrier Reef in Australia; the Great Wall of China; and the island of Bali. Thanks for the chance to win the great blog candy!
Three years ago my family took a cruise to Alaska. I still am amazed by the beauty and grandeur of God’s creation there. Trully spectacular glaciers and parks which everyone should see once in their lifetime.
I’ve not been many places , but one of our most enjoyable vacations was to the Outer Banks !
The kids were small , about 4 and 2, we spent a week in late September, past prime season , so we had most of the island to ourselves. We were in hurries, no worries mode. We spent each day driving up and down the coast, walking the beaches. Visited every single light house. Dh and DD were able to climb the Hatteras lighthouse.
Hands down the best time, because we had no agendas ! Rented a whole house and just did things at our leisure !
We even took the ferry over to Ocracoke island and enjoyed a day there and visited that lighthouse!
Such wonderful memories of our time there!
Well, to be honest I don’t go anywhere! lol
I am stuck at home, but with my 2 beautiful babies.. The last time I went anywhere was in my teens when we went to Niagra Falls – I loved it! but that’s all I have for now.. After kids are grown and we can vacation I would love to visit London…
Thank-you for the chance to win such awesome Candy.. I just love visiting your blog!
Hugs, Christina
I haven’t traveled alot but the most amazing place I’ve seen is right here in the United States–the Grand Canyon! It is simply breathtaking!! I’ve seen it at sunrise and at sunset. Pictures don’t do it justice. You have to see it in person to truly appreciate its awesomeness. Our God deserves so much praise!
One of the most beautiful places I have ever been to was La Jolla Beach, CA. I had never see water such a beautiful shade of blue. We walked along the shore line and were able to take a peek into some tide pools. The colors were so vibrant,and the smell of the salty air is a memory I will always carry with me.
Thank you for offering such spectacular blog candy!
Trier Cathedral in Trier Germany. My husband is in the Air Force and we’re currently living in Germany. A couple of months ago we decided to just jump in the car and spend the day in Trier with the intentions of seeing La Porta Nigra and the Cathedral. Walking around inside the church was just amazing- all of the artwork but most of all the sense of peace.
The Smoky Mountains are breathtaking and absolutely gorgeous in the fall. My husband and I like to try and go about every six months. Thanks for sharing your beautiful creations with us.
Hi Becca!
i love your blog =) thanks so much for sharing your great work!
i’d have to say British Columbia, Canada is the place to be…. maybe i’m biased cuz i live here.. hehee..
But with the mountains and ocean all within reach. why wouldn’t this be the best place to visit!
hugs
Juli
Wow, what a hard question to answer. My husband and I have traveled to all 50 states and each and every one has something of beauty. Of all the sites we have visited, one keeps fresh in my mind. We visit as many of the national parks as we can and the one that stands out the most to me is Crater National Park in Oregon. We were there in May so not all the roads were plowed yet ( I guest they finish in July) and the water was like blue glass. It was the most beautiful lake I’ve think I’ve seen. There are many others too, like, Niagara Falls, Bryce Canyon, Tetons, Hawaii, Alaska, the Smokies and of course, Yellowstone and Glacier. If you’ve never been to Crater Lake I would encourage anyone to see it. Its amazing how beautiful the top of an old volcano can be.
Thanks for the blog contest.
Hi Becca, I have done a bit of traveling, and I have to say, the most beautiful place to me, is right here where I live. I can look out many of my windows and see a magnificent view of Sinclair Inlet with a small mountain range in the backdrop. I live in the Puget Sound region of western Washington State, and on a beautiful day, nothing is finer! I do have some other favorites, and will post about them in my entries.
New Zeland wins HANDS down!!! We were there for 6 weeks and traveled both islands but the BEST part was the MANY homes that we stayed in and the people we met! They were awesome. The beauty of this country is so breathtaking. Believe me you wouldn’t be disappointed!!! It’ll be my trip of a lifetime…that is til the rapture:) I love your blog and the talent you so freely share!!!
The Butterfly aviary in Singapore. Amazing.
Oh Becca,,, what to do if you’re married to a househen that dont want to travel and dont want to leave home because of the crime in our country,,,, we did however convinced him December to come with us to the sea and he hates the sea but we had a wonderful time staying with the kids/grandkids in the caravan park. i love the sea so it was fantastic for me. you are so generous with your blog candy and this week, i wont mind winning at all,,,
Hi Becca!
I love to travel, and even though I haven’t done it in a while, one of my favorite places is puerto varas in Chile. It is absolutely beautiful with lots of little villages and a lot of German Influences.
I have so many beautiful pictures from there that every time I look at them I want to go right away :)
Hope you have a great day.
God bless
Giovana
beautiful view from the cruise ship, where ever it is!
love love love your work, Becca
thank you for sharing!
Any time I go to the beach, I am just in awe of God’s creation…there’s really nothing quite like the Oregon coast. I only live an hour away, but tend to visit just a few times a year. I could sit on the beach for hours and just drink it all in.
I’ve been fortunate enough to visit the Orkney Islands off the northern coast of Scotland. There a traffic jam is 7 cars at the supermarket.
Indeed they have a slower kinder pace of life.
Thanks for the opportunity.
Mary Jane
There are so many beautiful places, it’s hard to pick one based on beauty. So, the most amazing experience for me was visiting Kilauea, the active volcano in Hawaii. We hiked out to the flowing lava at dusk….it was breathtaking to watch the lava as it poured into the ocean. How often do we actually get to experience an active volcano!?
The most beautiful place I’ve ever been is the Big Island of Hawaii. We stayed at Wikaloa and the beach was the most fantastic thing I’ve ever seen. White sand, blue clear ocean, lots of palm trees. And then the color from the sunset was breathtaking.
I haven’t travelled to a lot of places in my life, but I moved 5 years ago to British Columbia, Canada. I live on beautiful Vancouver Island. As I drive to work I have the mountains on the left and the Pacific Ocean on the right. It is beautiful. I love to walk along the Inner Harbour.
I’m not travelling as much as I would like so I just say – anywhere by the sea I feel absoutely happy :) And I hope to visit an ocean one day… For me to travel anywhere is soooo breathtaking expirience.
We were stationed and absolutely loved living in The Netherlands for 6 1/2 years. We were blessed to be able to travel Europe when family came to visit. My first pick would be The Netherlands – I loved the people, the beauty of the land, the food and one day hope to go back to visit. It is so much like the Willamette Valley here in Oregon where we live – the flowers, plants, etc….. The Netherlands is a melting pot of different nationalities and we had a wonderful opportunity to experience different foods. We miss the slower pace of life there. On Sundays, stores are closed and are family days, whether the people go to church or not, most would have family dinners and then you would see them – suit and tie, and the whole family’s taking walks around the village and enjoying each other and life. I loved the canals, all the beautiful flowers and the fishing villages. There was just so much to see and experience.
Wow, another chance at goodies, how VERY cool. I’ve been some amazing places in my life but one place that I will ALWAY return to is Kaui’i . Sooo beautiful and restful.
I don’t get to do much traveling but one place I love to go is Luray, VA. The mountains are sooo beautiful! I love to get up in the morning, grab my coffee, and go outside to sit on the porch and see the magnificent view! You can see God’s majesty in it!!
Thanks for the chance to win cool stuff!
Thanks,
Anita
My “dream place” is still there…in my “dreams.” But, I have been blessed to see many beautiful places when I lived in Oregon. One of place was the coast. Standing there and viewing the handiwork of God in the birds, the magnitude of the ocean, the smells, the sights, the sounds…all if it so beautiful but even more so when seen with the knowledge that God made all of it for us to enjoy on our life’s journey.
One of the most interesting places I found was New Zealand, and it was just beautiful, too. We visited a sheep farm where the trees and pine cones were off the chart, huge!
I just came home from Destin, Florida, which has a beautiful white sandy beach, blue sky and water. Very nice place if you can’t go to the Carribean or Mexico, which are beautiful, too.
Thanks Becca for your generous opportunity.
I love to travel and have been blessed to be able to visit quite a number of wonderful places. One beautiful spot was Jeita, Lebanon. There is this amazingly HUGE cave – it goes on for miles and miles. The stalactities and stalagmites are phenomenal and they have added colored lights & a walkway through the first 1/2 mile. When you stand on the walk way and look down – the bottom is filled with Mediterranean blue/green seawater – and it is more than a 1/2 mile below where you stand. If you look up from the walkway, the ceiling is about 1/4 mile above you. It’s truly amazing!
oh let’s see…. Hubby and I just took our first BIG trip … our 20th anniversary. We went on a cruise. All I can say is FAB! Love it. Can’t wait to do it again. Wonderful. Can’t say enough good things about cruising. :)
While my husband was in Iraq for 2 years I held down the home front, taking care of the animals and bi-weekly visits to his elderly parents to make sure they were well and needed for nothing. To say “thank you”, my husband met me in Rome, Italy for the start of a week long cruise on the Med. My favorite place was The Vatican and St. Peter’s Basilica. To stand in the Sistine Chapel and see the wonderful art work of Michelanglo was incredible. Even if you aren’t Catholic, the reverence and beauty of that magnificant Holy Place takes your breath away. Standing in front of Michelangelo’s PIETA (Mary holding Christ) ran chills up my spine. I came out of there with such a serene feeling and a thankfulness to God that I was lucky enough to experience such an amazing place. My hope is that I can return one day….once was definitely NOT enough.
One of the most interesting places I’ve ever been was to Williamsburg, Virginia. I’ve been three times and would love to go at Christmas some year. Seeing and smelling the beautiful gardens and flower arrangements, walking the streets that our forefathers walked and soaking up the atmosphere of such an historic place gets my juices flowing. Thanks for the chance for more great blog candy!!
Hi Becca just love checking out your superbly inspirational blog every day – well done. I just loved the first time we visited Cape Town, South Africa – Table Mountain is the first thing you see, stunning. Then we spent the most wonderful time with the best family – Angela, UK x
I would have to say Italy–one of the best memories I have is feeding pigeons in Venice. I was young then but still a great memory!
Thanks for the blog candy giveaway opportunity! Can’t wait to see who wins…hoping it’s me!
Blessings to you and keep up your beautiful and awe-inspiring work. You’re certainly talented!!!
Wow, only 5 days, 5 places? where do I begin? Starting with the most recent best memory, it would have to be Sirmione, Italy. My husband and I went to Germany for a wedding last April and spent almost a month touring around Germany and Italy. A friend suggested we go to Sirmione, which we did, driving in our friends car–with GPS of course! Our best pictures from the entire vacation were taken there. The lake, the ruins, the cobblestone roads, the shops, the olive trees, the castle, the mountains in the distance… it was all so breathtaking. The weather was perfect. We walked around the many shops and cafe’s. It was more than beautiful! It was our first stop in Italy before we drove to Venice… tomorrow I will tell you about the romantic city of Venice, Italy–molto romantico!, bella parole al di la!!! to be continued… :)
I’ve only been on one “dream” trip and it was an Exodus Tour of Egypt, Jordan and Israel two years ago. I must say that the most breathtaking place I have been/seen, and the picture that I will forever cherish, was of the Garden Tomb in Jerusalem. I would go again in a heartbeat if I could afford it and linger there until they kick me out! I love your work, Becca, and your art/creativity are indeed a gift from God.
Hey Becca – this has been kinda fun!
I guess for me it has to be Cadgwith, Cornwall, UK. It was the first vacation me & hubby took without the kids in 12 years. On the way down the car broke and we ended up being taken in by a wonderful couple overnight who helped us get the car to the garage next day. We spent over half our money getting the car repaired and nearly turned back and went home. Soooo glad we didn’t!
The trip was way worth it, the views of this little fishing village were amazing – everywhere you looked. Our rented pink thatched cottage with dutch door was so picturesque (we found a postcard featuring it as a momento) and the view from the cliftop out to sea was spectacular. Would love to go back someday.
Wow, you must be the most popular blog! Truly your crafts are amazing. I haven’t traveled outside of the United States and Hawaii, but I think our country offers some of the most beautiful landscapes. One of the places I love and have loved all my life is Yosemite National Park. I grew up in its shadows in Merced, California. I have seen the bears being fed; the firefalls at dusk from the waterfalls; I have walked the paths that are no longer there. I have camped in its beauty and awakened to the sounds only a forest and wilderness can make. The view from Tuolomme Meadows is to die for, in fact when one is in its presence–it truly feels like Heaven on Earth. God must have been in a wondrous mood when he created Yosemite.
I too am a caregiver for my failing mother. I moved into her home 3 years ago. It is such a tough job and I don’t get much free time. Although there are so many breathtaking places to visit, my favorites are found in Israel. I came away with such an appreciation of the work done by builders so many 1000’s of years ago. I especially loved being the old cities that were built over and over again and have several layers to them. The old city of Jerusalem is just spectacular. In addition I believe that I walked on the same roads as Jesus Christ–you can’t get better than that.
I believe that it is the person your with that makes the destination fabulous and memorable. For me, it was when I finally visited Paris, France and did it with my daughter. She was wonderful in planning the whole trip. Then to visit the same daughter, now married in her current home town of Las Vegas, NV with my husband and doing touristy stuff there was fun and enjoyable. Then helping our son and wife move to Austin, TX was great.
This blog candy looks fabulous. Thanks for giving us a chance to win it. In this country the Grand Canyon is a place that was like a dream. Out of the country- Any place in Italy is dream-land! Including the people and the food.
Any chance I would get I’d be ready to go lickety-split!
Hey Becca,
At the top of my list of places I have visited, a place that was such a blessing, is the Garden Tomb in Jerusalem Israel. To be there at what I believe is the place where my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ was burried and where he rose from the dead that I might have eternal life was a dream come true. There is a beautiful garden there and and the Minister who put our tour group together asked me to lead the group in the song “Blessed Redeemer”. What a thrill it was to be able to go there.
I think you have already visited this area. I was born here and still live in the area (67 years). The place is Destin, Okaloosa County, Florida. How much more fortunate could I be?
Y’all come back to see us!
My grandparents came to Canada from Wales a century ago. A few years ago, my sister, my elderly mother and I took a trip to see the land of our forebears. Wales is amazingly beautiful, in a dreamy, pastoral, old-country way. I will return!
I am a Washington State snob. I don’t think there is any place else as beautiful as the Cascade mountains and surrounding area. *BUT* I will say that I have been pleasantly surprised at the Smoky Mountains in and around Gatlinburg. Wow. Certainly a place to rival the Northwest.
Beauty is all around us, we only have to stop and look.
I love sitting in the garden on a summer’s day when there is little sound from the traffic and just the birds singing and a faint breeze in the trees.
Since it is cold and snowy today, I am dreaming of taking a mountain walk in the Swiss Alps. Guess I can look at some beautiful pictures and imagine my dreamy vacation with my family of hubby and 4 teens! We would love that so much!! Thanks for the opportunity to dream in the middle of the day!!! ~Amy S.~
I would have to say that the best trip i have had was to Singapore. It was the first time i went abroad and that too all by myself (it was on work). i knew i had to go back with the family. I have gone back twice since, once with the hubby and then again with my hubby and kid. It’s a tiny country but i love their bird park and zoo. My daughter had a blast and wants to move there when she’s older with her husband, boyfriend and 4 kids (OK…she’s 6 and hasn’t quite figured out how these things work yet). The food is delicious too.
Hi Becca,
I haven’t travelled much in my lifetime, I’ve been to several states in the US, New Hampshire was probably my favourite, as the mountains are beautiful and I love to go downhill skiing. I’ve been to Varadaro Beach, Cuba and it was a nice vacation. Lots of history in the capital of Havana, but it’s a very poor country and I felt so bad for the locals that begged constantly. I live in Nova Scotia, Canada, and we’re lucky to have beauty all around us. I’m originally from the Annapolis Valley which is a beautiful place, but Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia hosts some beautiful scenic views, as well. They’re famous for the Cabot Trail which is simply amazing in the Fall, especially. It’s highly recommended if you’re up for a vacation. Have fun and safe travels where ever you decide to go! :)
About ten years ago, hubby and I was on a trip to Mallorca with my work. While we were there, we were taken on some tours to see some special places there, and one of them was some caves deep down under the earth filled with stalactites and stalagmites. We was told before we went down there, that we were going to watch a classic concert down there. I need to say, that none of us is much into classic music normally, byt the view, that met us, when we came down there was jut breathtaking. There was a huge pond downtere and there were prrobably more thousands candlelights lit there too, and when we came down, 3 small boats came inthere from the sea and in the boats were 3 musicians that played different instruments.
The sound downthere and the view from all the lights in the stalagmites and stalagkites was just sooo amazing, and it just has to be expirienced to know, what it´s like, but that´s definately the most gorgeous and exiting place, I´ve ever been, and definately a place, I would love to see again sometime.
Im not really much of a traveller, so cannot say i have been anywhere dreamy.
The closest i can get is sometimes when walking my dog and there is no one around(very rare) and the dog is exploring and im soaking up the quiet, it feels like the whole world is just us.
HI Becca,
Let me begin by saying thank you for another chance at some blog candy. Not only are you generous with your talents, you are generous with your material things as well.
I have been blessed and have been able to travel extensively. Living in Miliani Hawaii, on the island of Oahu, has got to be one of my top choices. The easy access to the ocean, the awesome rainbows over the mountains, the breathtaking view from atop Koli Koli pass, the downtown area lit up in lights during the Christmas season, and the beauty of being around people who value their families, their land and their traditions is heartwarming. We lived there for five wonderful, glorius years and hope to retire there some day. Not for the beauty of the island, but for the feelings it invoked upon us, the lasting friendships we made and the values we learned from many different cultures. And the food isnt anything to scoff at. Local cuisine is ONO.
oh to be in England now that Spring is here.
I was born in England, but left as a toddler and had no memories of it. Although I have travelled to other places, nothing matches going back to England when I was 23, I remember flying in looking down at the rooftops (so very different from Canada at that time) and feeling like I was home. I went to the Tower of London when you could still climb up narrow stairs to see where the heads had been cut off, saw the changing of the Guard, had fish and chips wrapped in newspaper etc etc etc…….I loved every minute of it.
Irene
Going to Ecuador and walking thru the tropical forests and seeing all the beautiful butterflies that God gave us
Hi Becca! I have to agree that the beautiful beaches of Kauai, Hawaii are just perfecto and dreamy…the deep blue ocean is unbelievable!
My definition of dreamy will be different from most of you. Tropical places would be great to visit but I feel at home and at peace in the mountains. I have an allergy to the sun and tropical places wouldn’t be much fun from indoors! My favorite place in the mountains is in Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks. The mountains are gorgeous and the Giant Sequoias are majestic.
I really haven’t traveled much in my life but one spot that’s really beautiful to me is the Texas hill country. Beautiful rolling hills as far as you can see. There’s even one spot along the road where a group of eagles nest each year. A wonderful sight to share with your family
I’ve not been outside the country but my very favorite place was Grand Teton National Park…..of course the area has changed greatly since I was last there 40 years ago, but it is a truly beautiful and peaceful place. Grand Canyon is also wonderful especially in off-season when there are few people around. Custer State Park in Custer, S.D. was terrific….scenery and wildlife were so special.
Thanks so much for this lovely opportunity to win your blog candy.
I am not much of a traveler, but Ontario (Canada) has the most beautiful sceneries all year-round….in the winter the frozen lakes, beautiful forests with evergreens dressed up with a white and beautiful snow and in the spring nature awakens you can smell it, see it, feel it; in the summer, flowers, birds, forests, lakes and miles and miles and miles of country roads and gorgeous little villages….nature at its peak; and the fall what can I say about the fall …it is majestic.
I don’t travel a lot…in fact I am not a great traveler. I love being in my home and crawling in my own little comfy bed at night. The Atlantic Provinces make up such a small part of Canada but it’s so beautiful. I live in New Brunswick and it use to be called the Picture Province. Although most folk drive through this little province on the highway, it’s so worth getting off it and taking to the back roads. The rolling hills and lush valleys and green fields can take your breath away. And then a short drive away you can dip your toes in the Atlantic Ocean. It’s a little piece of heaven!
I was able to go to Sweden to visit my niece….now, this was my dream trip as I am Swedish and Norwegian! I too am tethered to home taking care of my 87 yr old mother. Thank god for my wonderful husband who let me go for 5 wks….I went just before the snow….actually it snowed the day I left to go home. It was sooooo much fun to walk around and see all the sights. We went to a quaint little shopping area with its cobbled stone walks. There was a beautiful church that not only let us in when they weren’t really open but, also to take pictures! The way they decorate their churches is just breath taking all the beautiful art and gold gilded decorations.
They also have the cutest children over there…absolutely adorable. Unfortunately where we were there were no scrapbook stores.
My niece took me to several museums..it was such a nice trip and bonded our relationship even further. We learned to ride the subway and trains together so it was quite the adventure. She had just moved there and actually now resides in slovakia where I went at the end of last yr.
Because of my niece and her boyfriend I have been able to go places I had only dreamt about.
When I went to Slovakia I also got to go to Vienna, and Poland. I actually drove a car from Poland back to Slovakia at nite, in the dark, fog and rain..but, I did it!!!!!! I was so proud of myself as I couldn’t read the signs or anything….
We visited many castles in Slovakia they are all just gorgeous. We went to the Salt Mines in Poland, they had a whole underground world down there, with elaborate churches, statues carved from salt. We also went to Aushwitz, that was alot of emotions….sadness, fear, the feeling of overwhelmed,. To see how they had to live and the train track that ended at the crematoriums…..so sad….
Makes you so thankful for what you have….
Where they live is this little square with cute quaint shops and 2 churches, 1 big and 1 small. Everyone lives above the shops! It’s very quaint. So , when you want coffee or a dessert you just walk downstairs and have it!
You walk everywhere in both countries, so you really get to see alot. They had 1 book store that had one section (tiny) of english books, and you pd dearly for them.
Once again , no scrapbook stores….very sad.
But, all the gorgeous sites made up for it. Although I was there for 6 wks we were doing alot of card making together and we quickly ran out of the supplies I had brought. You can’t hardly find dbl stick tape there! Imagine that….
Who knows where I’ll end up next…..
I don’t get to go far, so my favorite place is the South End beach of Tybee Island, GA. The new Miley Cyrus/Nicholas Sparks movie, “The Last Song”, was filmed there. It is beautiful, secluded, where the ocean meets the inland waters. BUT…it is my favorite place to visit because it is wher we got married on the beach at sunset. The sunrises and sunsets are stunning.
Hi Becca,
I’m a caregiver too. My husband ended up a paraplegic 35+ years ago when he was 28. Sometimes dreaming about a place is the only way I’m able to “go” to it, but I was blessed enough 2 years ago to be able to visit Santa Fe, NM. What a special, magical place. Very beautiful. Serene. Wonderful, friendly people. My most favorite memory of Santa Fe is sitting in the historic Plaza on a bench, drinking coffee, listening to the birds, looking at all the flowers and trees and marveling at the color of the sky. So blue! The air is just crystal clear. A very favorite memory of a special place.
Barbara in SC
Becca: How nice of you to offer “Blog Candy” again. You are such a cheerful giver.
I’ve lived in a number of cities from as far west as California to Ohio and in each place I saw the wonders of Gods majestic beauty from the ocean (i had never seen soooo much water) to the mountains in Colorado, yet I believe the most amazing site I’ve seen so far is Niagra Falls (the Canadian side) I just stood there and said “How Great Thou Art!” I can’t even begin to describe the awsomeness of the falls. If you have not yet been there add this place to your “Bucket List”. Trust, you will not be disappointed.
I think the prettiest place I have been to is a little place called Rock Creek in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California. It is 10,000 feet up and has glaciers that melt into lakes that reflect the incrediblly blue sky and are crystal clear so you can see the trout swimming in the water. It is a bit of heaven!
Hi Becca, I love your work, you are such an inspiration! I think the dreamiest place I have been to was Palenque in Mexico. I was just so beautiful with all of the ruins set in the jungle, you could imagine that you were in another time and place. And with the Howler Monkeys in the background, it was like nothing I’ve ever experienced – I highly recommend it!
Thanks again for the chance to win such fabulous goodies!
Of all of the places I have been and the beautiful memories I carry with me none compare to being with my daughter for her first ultrasound of my only grandchild. Truly breathtaking and beautiful. God’s greatest creation.
What a great idea for sharing with this blog candy. We can all learn from the places that everyone shares. My dream vacation would be to return to Cinque Terre in Italy. There are 5 little villages situated on the beautiful Italian Rivera with hiking trails joining all of them. These 5 little towns are so quaint, and the views from each town are magnificent. Trains connect the villages if you don’t want to walk the trails which are not too easy. It’s best if you can actually stay in one of the villages because all the locals come out in the evening and stroll through the village talking to their friends, greeting the tourists staying in the village, or having a glass of Italian wine. It’s so easy to relax and watch the lovely sunsets over the ocean. If you like to take pictures, this is the place to go! Becca, again my thanks for your wonderful talent and inspiration! Love everything that you make! Would love to win this wonderful blog candy.
Shirley L.
Roseville, CA
Thanks for the chance to win. I would have to go back to my childhood, when my parents took me to PA to a place called Storybook Forest. It was amazing, all of my favorite storybook and nursery rhyme characters were statues and you could go inside the 2 little pigs houses.
I have several places that I have enjoyed but one memorable that I did not take a picture of was in Luxenbourg, Luxenbourg in the fall. I was young and on an adventure with a “friend”. We had flown from the states to Iceland and then on to Luxenbourg where we caught a train the next day to go to Paris. I remember looking at all the gorgeous fall colors, smelling all the new smells, and realizing I was far from home and had no idea of what I was doing! I knew a person who knew a person who was going to Paris to go to school and wanted someone to go with her to help her move there. Thank goodness she hated her part time job and she didn’t register correctly or something and so she decided to come back home – I have no idea of how I really would have come home without any clues! She had been there as an exchange student and with her family on vacation. I spoke some Spanish but no French! But, I still remember those gorgeous trees overlooking the town and all and would love to go again in the fall with a crisp chill in the air. Thanks for a chance to win some great blog candy! Love all your inspiration you share with us.
I have not had the pleasure of much travel in my life, ther are definitely places I would love to go or trips I would love to take, but I did get the pleasure of going to a place in Winthrop Washington called
“Sun Mountain Lodge” and let me tell you, it was truly spectacular. We got there at night and when I looked up it was like a VERY thick blanket of stars, there were so many stars is was so incredible, Oh SO Beautiful, it was as if you could just reach up and touch them, I couldn’t walk away, I just kept staring. They have deer just roaming around, there were some just in front of our deck and another room had one sitting next to her patio and she was sitting right there reading a book, pretty awesome. I would love to go back there again.
I’d have to pick the Biltmore Estate in Ashville, NC. It’s advertised as the “driveway in miles and the floor plan in acres” – it truly is!! Incredible buildings, furnishings, and gardens – and the view – Oh my goodness gracious sakes! Breathtaking! That’s my choice for today
We travelled to Arizona a few years ago for the first time and I must say being a midwest girl, the views of the mountains and cactus was such a reminder of God’s creation. I thought the setting was beautiful in a different way. All I see is flatlands, lots of green and good old black dirt. So for me, travelling to this area of the country was a beauty to see! I guess it’s all in the eye of the beholder.
Hong Kong! Standing at the window of the famous Peninsula Hotel looking over the georgious lit up harbor and the incredible full moon of the Autumn Moon festival, I thought what a wonderful (delayed for 25 years) honeymoon with my husband. Little did we know at that time, that what was growing in our hearts would be the adoption of a wonderful Chinese baby girl.
Patsy
Westcliffe, CO! It’s like stepping back into a John Wayne Western! You’ve got the Wet Mountains on one side and the Sangre de Cristo Mtns. on the other and you are in the valley in this adorable quaint town! It’s breathtaking!~
In the early 1990s, my husband and I visited BryceCanyon National Park. Bryce is like no other national park. Back then it was not really on the tour bus circuit (don’t knnow if that has changed) so there were no crowds just us and a magnificent landscape. A slice of heaven on earth!
Day one is easy…Butchart Gardens in Victoria, B.C….to take pictures! Absolutely a photographer’s paradise!!!
Jan Castle
My parents always made every trip an adventure, wheather we stayed in the US, or traveled abroad, we just got in the car and went no worries no pressure but they always made it special. As for my first far off adventure, which truly was, I must give you a little insight. My Father worked for American Airlines, so we had the pleasure of traveling all over. Because he was an employee though, we always had to fly standby. So we were trying to go to Italy, but unfortunatley we kept getting bumbed, so my Dad told the ticket person, to put us on the next flight to Europe didn’t care where it was. So we ended up in Switzerland, Dad rented a car, we drove down the Alps and into Italy, It was an adventure of a lifetime as so many of our trips were. The trip down the alps was truly spectacular. We were able to see so much of both countries. When we got to Italy, I was able to see so many of Michael Angelo’s beautiful creations, they still are vivid in my memories and I went about 40 years ago (yes I’m old). We have stories of our adventures that we still laugh about til this day, like the man we kept asking directions for, becuase we kept going in circles literally and kept asking the same man for directions back to our hotel. by the 4th time, he was doing the Tarentella in the middle of the piazza (my italian’s bad) jumping up and down.. yelling left, left and then a right (in italian)..by the 5th pass, we all ducked down because we didn’t want to ask him again. We finally found our hotel, and we learned that they take the sign in after a certain hour so that’s why we kept passing it up. But like I said, every trip was an adventure and may parents always took it in stride. So here is day one of my adventures with Mom and Day.. Tomorrow, I will have another tale of my adventures with the clan
Any destination involving the ocean — beside it, not on it! Some of my favorites are Vancouver Island, Nova Scotia, Southern California and Florida, but the best so far would be along the Oregon coast. The rugged coastline, great wide sandy beaches, waves pounding the shore — love it!
I love reading your blog Becca, so thanks for the opportunity to win such wonderful candy.
The most awe inspiring place I have visited has to be the Grand Canyon! I stayed with friends in Arizona and they took me there. My legs were shaking at the first sight of the vastness of it. The helicopter ride over the edge was thrilling too. A couple of years later I visited again with my husband and we got up at 4am to watch the sunrise. It was magical!
Greetings Becca! What a cool idea for your blog candy! My answer came very quickly to my mind! In October, 2004, my daughter and I went to the land down under: Australia! It was magnificent! The highlight of our trip was taking two one day excursions to parts of The Great Barrier Reef! It was a dream come true to actually be in the midst of one of the most amazing wonders of God’s creation!! I’ll decribe more about it on subsequent posts.
Thanks Becca!
Jennifer L
Well now – some place dreamy… The Grand Polynesian at Disney World on the beach laying on a hammock snuggled up with my hubby watching the fireworks
Your blog always gets me thinking!! I haven’t travelled a lot -& now health issues make travel impossible, so I am fortunate that I live in one of the most beautiful places I have seen. We live in the Peace River area in Northern Alberta. The views of the Peace River when you come down into the valley are absolutely breath taking.
Breathtaking – the fall foliage is breathtaking to me. My Mom, her husband and I went to Lake Wilhelminia, in AR to look at the foliage. I took numerous pictures. It was truly breathtaking.
To celebrate our 35th anniversary, my husband and I flew out to Arizona, rented a car and in 3 weeks put on close to 2300 miles. We felt so blessed and privileged to see Sedona, the Grand Canyon south and north rims, Bryce Canyon, Zion Nat’l Park, Las Vegas (no gambling but saw The Lion King, over to San Diego then back to Arizona. My favorite was Bryce Canyon. Everything was magnificent and to witness God’s creation with my wonderful husband is something I’ll cherish forever. Now I just need to find time to scrap the pics. Hope you get to travel too!
I have not done much traveling at all, but one of the most beautiful places I’ve seen is Lake Tahoe. It used to be a bit further of a drive for me, about 8 hours away, and I recall seeing it for the first time when I was on a vacation with my parents. Now I live only a bit more than an hour away from that area. Throughout all the seasons, it still is a lovely spot I enjoy.
DeniseB
My dear husband is from India and a few years ago, we took all our children to India and went on a tour across the country. I think the most amazing experience was visiting the Taj Mahal. Pictures do not do justice to the amazing stonework, the detail, and the love that is evident as the basis for the place. It was built to honor the memory of a man’s wife and it’s such a testament to love. It literally took my breath away…over and over.
Shawn K.
Well, Becca, the first thing that comes to mind is Maui. The ocean views are spectacular. We went on a submarine tour and that was so cool getting to see all the fish and underwater scenery. The dormant volcano- Haleakala National Park – almost looked otherworldly. The black sand beaches were very unique also. My stepson and daughter in law got married on Maui. Very beautiful!!!
I would definitely have to say White Fish Falls, Canada. My hubbie and I used to go there every summer on a fishing trip. It was very rustic cabins, and we used to sit out on the porch of our cabin, and ust watch the boats come and go, as we looked out into the North Channel of Lake Huron. It was so relaxing and beautiful! We hope to get back there again someday. We are caregivers to my mom right now, so it will be a while. But I can just sit and picture it in my mind………………and be there to enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Blessings,
Pat
I have relatives in Oregon & have to vote for the whole state!!!! It’s a long trip from Iowa, but well worth it. Since the relatives are my immediate family that is where we head for most vacations, funerals, weddings, etc.
The ocean is great! Then the Willamette valley is absolutely gorgeous and bountiful in fresh fruit, Mountain scenery, wild flowers,etc.
As you go farther East, you hit the Cascade Mts. The view from Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood allows you to see to the North – Mts. Ranier, St. Helens, etc. And to the South, Mt Jefferson, Washington & more. It’s like sitting on a cloud and being able to reach out and touch them – gorgeous scenery!
Farther East, you hit the high dessert which is also a fascinating biosphere with a rich and unusual history.
I highly recommend it!
Becca, thank you for a chance to win this awesome candy :)
Well, for my amazing place it would pick Saint Petersburg, Russia!
I know, I know, people say it’s cold and people are rude – but it is far from the truth! I’ve gone there during different seasons and love every bit of it (each time my experience was different, but amazing each time). I am very much into architechture, so that IS the place to go – absolutely breathtaking!!!!! And the amazing part is those buildings and structures were built over 300 year ago and are standing, being used and look fabulous!
I hope to go again this summer :)
Prague, czech republic! Absolutely amazing! It wasn’t bombed in WWII so all everything is intact from when it was built literally some of it hundreds of years ago, and breathtakingly beautiful! The art & culture & food was amazing! But also heartbreaking. This place where Jan Hus (& others) fought for the right to read & believe scripture, is almost dead spiritually. Their deep spiritual past was crushed under years of comunism. And all the gorgeous churches on almost every street are Noe museums or used only as concert venues. That part broke my heart. Pray for their awakening. But if you ever get a chance to go-you won’t regret it!
Becca,
Today I’m dreaming about about an all inclusive private island. I just pulled a 11 hour shift at our surgery center- I’m whipped and that sounds good to me- How about YOU????
In 1998, my mom got to take my sister and myself to Europe for 2 weeks. We were very poor growing up and didn’t get to go on vacations. I couldn’t believe how beautiful the Bavarian Alps were. I don’t know if I’ll ever get back again, but I have my memories of it.
I grew up in Georgia and have spent most of my life there or in Florida but 10 years ago I took a vacation with a girl friend to Nova Scotia Canada. It was christmas time and when she invited me, I jumped at the chance because I didn’t want to be alone for the holidays. While I was in Nova Scotia, I met and fell in love with my husband. After several trips across the border, we decided to marry and I moved to Nova Scotia. I tease my hubby that I fell in love with Nova Scotia and he was just an added bonus! On any evening we can watch the sun set from our back yard into the Bay of Fundy. The colors are so vivid that words can’t do the sunsets justice. One night the skies will light up with every shade of pink, from the softest almost there shade of pink to the most brilliant vivid shade of fushia, only to be followed the next night with any and every shade of orange to the deepest red that you could imagine. There is also the tides. The tides in our backyard range from 28 – 36 feet twice daily. You can play on the beach which never seems to end and in a few hours it’s all gone and hidden deep beneath the sea. This is my fairy tale lifestyle! I have never been disappointed by a sunset and am constantly amazed by the beauty of Nova Scotia. I could go on forever about first time I saw the snow sparkling like diamonds on the branches of the trees. Miles and miles of beautiful picturesque scenery.
One place I cannot forget that I visited was Biliran, Leyte Philippines. The scene was so beautiful complete with a nice waterfall and hot spring. The hot spring ws so relaxing. It is so beautiful there. I might be biased though. I was born in the Philippines. I came to Canada because I met the love of my life :). I have been in Canada for 18 years now and have never been back to the Philippines. Someday, I would really like to.
I’ve never been to the places on my list. I was in Hawaii once but I was too young to remember it well. However, I have been on a whale watching tour; it was stormy and yucky out and most people on the boat, not including me, threw up. But we had the priviledge to see many whales most people dont see on sunny days and they are such beautiful and majestic creatures. While I don’t recommend throwing up (take something first) you have to go sometime!
For me it was northern Italy. I ventured overseas for the first time ever 3 years ago and had four amazing weeks in Italy & France & the UK with a stopover in Singapore on the way home. I liked Rome, but it was another busy city – full of history and glorious buildings – but busy, busy, busy. I adored Florence and wanted to stay for another few days (in the least) to absorb more of this glorious little city and then Venice!! Don’t get me started….it was amazing. I would have loved to have been able to spend several more days or even a week or two exploring this diverse and unique city and heading out as well to see more of the countryside. We caught the train from Rome to Florence and Florence to Venice and then went overnight from Venice to Paris (and what an experience that was – eyeopening, lol) and the countryside I glimpsed out of the train window as we were speeding by was simply breathtaking!! I wanna go back…..and would tomorrow if I could.
Of course, I’ve also had a hankering to spend some time in the UK and adventure around there too…..a glimpse or two of London and Canterbury only whet my whistle to go back and explore my heritage.
Thankx for the chance at more candy Becca. You are the bestest. xxx
It was always on my bucket list, so two years ago my DH got an opportunity to go to China for business and I got to go along. We spent a month touring their beautiful country. Standing on the Great Wall of China was absolutely breathtaking. I had seen photos but they were nothing compared to reality. Now while I’m at home caring for my mother I can always have a moments respite recalling all the beautiful temples and the serene gardens of meditation from our trip to China. Thanks for the generous gift of your creations and inspiration…and, of course, the blog candy! ;-)
Growing up, my family did lots of hiking in Oregon. My parents grew up in the midwest and and so the scenery in Oregon was beyond beautiful for them. One of the most beautiful places that I have seen was McDowell Creek Park in Oregon. Incredible waterfalls and hiking trail. Whenever I look at pictures from those times it transports me back and reminds me of what an incredible world we live in.
St Martin in the Caribbean ! What a beautiful place. The locals are beautiful and friendly and such a loving and kind people. The aqua blue colors of the ocean are beyond describing. I could easily live there and hang out with the locals, and bob around in the salty sea water!
Wow, please pick me… My favorite dream place to go was Curacao. Thanks so much for the chance to win. Hugs, Nellie.
My very favorite place in the world is: Maine. I love the Ocean, and the rocky coast line is just so gorgeous. I always feel closer to God when I’m there. My husband and I always joke someday we sill retire to Maine. When I die, I want to be buried there. Cherie
When my husband and I were first married… we took a lovely tour of Provence and we spent a night at one of the most beautiful places there called Oustau de Baumanière. We had dinner at their restaurant and it was the most romantic setting. The restaurant was below this mountainous rock upon which they illuminated a a picture of the moon and stars . The food was superb! We then spent the night in a little farm house cottage complete with trees and little table outside where we ate our breakfast. It was so memorable. i would love to go back there sometime
One of the most beautiful places I have ever been was Montana. We went there several years ago to snow ski. We flew into Billings and rented a car and drove up to Big Ski. I have heard of the Northern lights in songs and such but I had no idea it was really. If you ever questioned God’s existence, you would not any more. It was the most beautiful site. It was as if God took a paint brush and in His most awesome way painted the sky!!! I just am in awe of His creation.
Hey Becca,
The last few cards have been gorgeous as per usual – and ive only just finished looking (or should i say drooling) over them and this morning i see another offer for candy – well – i will keep trying for some – you have such good stuff over there.
Thanks for being so generous not only in your inspiration giving/sharing but also the gifts you share also.
My favourite place to visit (as i havent travelled much internationally) is a place called Karri Valley, Pemberton, Western Australia – we stay at the Karri Valley River Resort and it is a cabin style accommodation, built in layers up a hill – overlooking a grogreous big lake – surrounded by big karri trees – its like you are sitting in the middle of a dense deep forest. Its heavenly. So quiet – and natural – and just beautiful.
I really enjoyed the outlaying area around London. The road that goes into the town of Bath is really picturesque and I would love to return there. Green and lovely with rolling hills….The history of the buildings and the respect that the residents have for their history is something that is missing here in the US….
Teri
Since I found your site a few months ago I have been amazed at your talent. Keep up th egreat work.
Vanessa
I’m excited to tell you about our summer in Alaska;2009. There were 3 couples; all christian friends of ours that got together 3 times to plan our trip to Alaska for the summer. We left Austin, Texas in our Recreational Vehicles on June 13th,2009. In Canada we visited Lake Louise and Banff.
These sites were absolutely gorgeous! The people in Canada were wonderful and so friendly . After leaving Canada we spent our first 4 night in Denali State Park. This was an unbelievable experience. We took an 8 hr. bus trip into the park and saw every kind of wild life imaginable. Our friends and my husband & I took a 11 mile, grade 3 raft trip. It was very exciting to say the least. I’m glad we had on waterproof gear. In the 10 weeks we were there we pretty much covered the areas that we planned. This would be too lengthy if I described each town.In Denali State Park we visited an ice house with hundreds of carvings, Unbelievable!!! In Talkena we took a plane ride tioMt. McKinley; landed on a glacier and played in the snow for about 30min. The view was spectacular. Many people don’t get to see Mt. Mckinley because of the haze but we could see forever. We were very fortunate. My husband and I went on a charter king salmon trip. We brought 45 lbs. of salmon home. In Hyder we saw the grizzlies coming out of the woods to catch salmon. We were on a viewing deck and were just a few feet away. The bears would wade in the water, catch the salmon and bring it to the side where we were viewing. Ingredible to say the least.
After 10 weeks we headed home.We stopped @ many farms and picked blue berries, raspberies and cheeries. We stopped @ Whisler, British Colubia where they were preparing for the outdoor olympics and on to Vancover. We started east and spent some time in Yellowstone Nationanl Park and on to the Grand Tetons where we stayed for 4 days. The last big stop for a few days was @ Santa Fe, New Mexico. This was the best vacation we have ever had because we had pleanty of time to see what we wanted and have time to rest as well. God surely blessed us with good health and now vehicle problems. Hope some day you can goto Alaska and Canada,
One beautiful place I have been to is the in the state of Montana near Billings and it is called the Beartooth Highway. It has everything you could possibly want to see beatutiful alpine moutains, wildlife watching and wonderful views of very high alpine lakes. The elevation when you get to the top of it iw 10,947″, now that’s what I call being On Top Of the World.
My son sent us on an Alaskan cruise and I could not believe how majestic the area was. God is such a fantastic artist.
Tricia
The West Coast of the South Island in NZ. I went over a few years ago ( I live on the East Coast of the South Island) and it is breathtaking. Rugged coastline with lush, green mountains that seem to float down to the rough sea. It is AMAZING.
I have enjoyed so many beautiful places that I’ll just start with my favorite. Maui. It was a beautiful week that ended much to soon with not enough time to enjoy all the island had to offer., and we went as a family so that made it even more special. Whenever I want to reminisce I listen to the CDs and the DVDs as well as look through the pictures. Thank you for your inspiration and for this chance to win some great candy.
Oh my! Now I wish I was a bit more traveled…I’m a bit of a home-body myself! But…we did go to CA a few years ago to visit my DSIL and the NapaValley wineries/vineyards were absolutely breathtaking. I definitely want to go back again!
I haven’t done much traveling in my life, so most of the places I’ve been are local, but I guess one of the places I have been, that I could consider breathtaking is the Huntington Library, here in Southern California. It has an art gallery inside, and some of the most beautiful gardens outside. It’s such a wonderful experience to view all the beautiful art work they have there, and to go out and stroll around in the gardens after. I’ve only been there once or twice, and that was several years ago, and I’ve heard they’ve redone some things. I’d really like to go back and visit it again sometime.
Jill…:-)
well, mine is very simple. I have lived in the SW my whole life. I’m used to desert with occasional trips to mountains and snow. When my husband and I were first engaged, I flew out to Missouri to meet them. We were in the Kansas City area to Liberty/Independence. I think I was in shock the whole time. It was early May so it was in the 40-50’s and GREEN! Like Easter basket Green! I still am in shock when we go over there to visit. Just rolling grass and beautiful forested areas with farms inbetween. I LOVE seeing the seasons and the landscape out there! And everyone is so nice and down to earth. Much slower than Phoenix!
I haven’t travelled much, but I took a cruise to the Bahamas. That was wonderful!! The water is so blue, sand so white
I’m not that well travelled, but I’d have to say that the dreamiest place I’ve visited is right here in Australia – the rain forests in Far Nth Queensland! It’s such a beautiful and peaceful area.
I’d really love to vist Uluru (Ayres Rock) in Central Australia….hopefully I’ll get there one day!
Well for me I have to say Hawaii. On our way back from Okinawa Japan, we stop in Hawaii for a few days. I got to tell you the beaches is awesome, the water is so blue and the scenery is to dye for. It is indeed paradise.. I am keeping my fingers cross that we get station there next.
Thanks for the chance at your awesome candy.
About 5 years ago I took a missionary trip to Equatorial Guinea Africa. After traveling sooo far, we decided to take a personal excursion to Ghana, West Africa. It was the most beautiful place I had ever seen (and I have visited over 15 other countries). The land was lush, the sky was clear, the ocean was blue, the people were phenonial.
We visited the slave castles along the Ivory Coast. It was breath taking and humbling to look at the sunset over the Atlantic Ocean, gazing at the vast ocean water than became the final resting place of many of my ancestors during their journey to the Americas. It felt like I had come home.
Oh, I have many – Mt. Rushmore, where I sat ans stared at the larger than life faces. I felt a peace fall over me that I had not felt before. Being out in Bluff Utah – staying at the Desert Rose Inn – and looking out at the number of stars one can see by driving just 1/4 mile away from the Inn — Amazing. We have stayed there twice as it is a nice stop on the way to Canyon de Chelle. I love our National Parks and have been blessed t be able to stay in the lodges at many of them — what a treat to see how wonderful this country is…. But my favorite place is home. I love my home and feel so cozy and comfy here — my friends on the computer (or would that be “in”?), my craft room, and my darling husband, the love of my life. What more could an old gal like me want?
You will understand this as you are a caregiver. My sister, brother, and I had been taking care of Dad for several years – Dad living in each of our homes with dementia. When he became where we could not handle him, it was decided to put him in a home to protect him. Dad became worse and I was visiting him and he was not coherent. Then I told him I had a chance to go on a cruise the next week and I didn’t know if I should go. My Dad opened his eyes and looked at me as it was ok. I went on that dreamy cruise and got to see Honduras! It looked just like in the movies – all the trees and bushes – any one could be hiding anywhere! The next week after my husband and I got home, Dad passed away. It will always be special to know my Dad wanted me to go. Thanks for letting me share –
I haven’t been many places, but two come to mind that are worthy of a look. Both are gardens open to the public. One is in Sumter, South Carolina and is named Swan Lake. The other is outside of Many, Louisiana, and is called Hodges Gardens. Of course, you need to see them both during the growing season for flowers. Drop dead gorgeous places. Hope you can see them one of these days.
Oh yes, I have been somewhere beautiful. On our 25th wedding anniversary, my dear husband took me on a Carribean cruise. The waters are beautiful blues and turquiose and it is even more beautiful when you snorkle and look under the water at all the beautiful and brightly colored fish that God created in the seas. I am still married to that wonderful man and we will celebrate 40 years this coming August.
Ok, I’ll be a “little” different. Being an outdoors girl, horseback riding in the Rocky Mountains would be a dream right now. Done it multiple times and each time is spectacular! Thanks for offering the blog candy.
Hi Becca,
Wow, more blog candy! You certainly have a generous heart. Thank you for offering us so much more than the goodies though. I get so much enjoyment out of visiting your blog every day. It’s always filled with gorgeous inspiration.
I really have to say that I have not done any exotic, or international traveling yet. When we go on a vacation, we stay within our own wonderful state of Wisconsin. There are many State Parks in WI, and we have camped at quite a few. We are tent campers. There’s just nothing like sleeping “outside” in a tent. Our main objective is to “get away” from it all, and camping at a state park in northern WI does that for us. We slow down, disconnect from our hectic lives, and reconnect with each other. Copper Falls State Park near Mellen, WI is a favorite of ours. We hike the trails around the beautiful waterfalls, and through the forest, enjoying being out in nature. Humble proof that anywhere can be “dreamy” if you’re sharing it with someone you love. It’s not so much the place, as the people you share it with, that makes it special.
Although I’ve been to Japan, the place that most took my breath away is right in the USA. Gatlinburg, TN and the view from the top of the mountain was breathtaking. It was in the summer and everything was gorgeous, so green and lush (especially after living in Texas where the summers are more brownish green). Who would’ve guessed we’d move to TN just a few months after that visit.
Lisa
As many others, I haven’t traveled a lot but I would have to say St. Lucia is the most beautiful place I’ve been. It is actually the only place I’ve been that I had to fly to. My daughter was married there in 2006 and it was absolutely beautiful. We couldn’t have asked for better weather. When it rained it was only for a short period of time and then the sun would be out and it was wonderful. The air was so fresh and clean. We found the temperature to be very comfortable – not to hot – not to cool.
In talking with many of the locals they say that they have a very, very, low crime rate. All of the locals that we met away from the resort were extremely friendly.
The flowers on the island are really something to see. My daughter’s wedding bouquet was made the morning of her wedding from flowers picked on the grounds. The smells and colors were unbelievable.
Well, I am hoping that I can come up with 5 places for 5 days…I will start with close to home…
I live in WA state and just about everywhere is dreamy on some day or time of the year…
This day, was a day in Dec of 2006. Our dear son of 22 died in a car accident on the 22nd of this month, we all went to say our goodbyes at a park with a waterfall early in the morning…it was foggy, and rainy as if God too was showing His sorrow, when my husband went to release the ashes in the falls of the water, the fog split and lifted and it was a truely beautiful sight… we all said our goodbyes and released a rose and upon leaving, a soft rain began and we silently went to our cars with the moment imprinted on our hearts forever…
hugz…Claire
Without a doubt. Alaska, the northern lights are the best. It will make you sit up all night to watch. The colors are beautiful.
I have not been out of the United States so all my entries will be about my travels here in the US.
First I will tell you about Alaska. I went in July and I got off the plane at 2am and it will still daylight outside. A beautiful orange sky and places are still open there at that time. We went to see Denali, however, it was a little cloudy and couldn’t see the top of the Mountain, however, it was absolutely amazing! The sights of the salmon swimming and the glaciers was something to behold!
My husband and I visited Ireland about 30 years ago. It’s a beautiful country with the rolling fields and cottages and the lovely people.
carol b
One of the most beautiful places I’ve visited is Costa Rica, but there are so many places I have had the opportunity to enjoy. Some of my favorites are Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Czech Republic, and Bermuda. However, my all time fave is right here in Arizona. There was once a child here that said “when I die, I hope God lets me paint the sunsets”…they truly are a work of God! {hugs}
One of the most beautiful places I have visited what Wales. While riding the train through the country side, it seemed like it was right out of a book with the beautiful green hills, the sea, sheep (of course), and the ruins of various castles. It was amazing.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. We have been doing yearly jaunts up to Niagra Falls and staying on the Canadian side. I can sit for hours watching that powerful water and wondering what the first person thought when they saw it! It is quite mesmerizing.
We are fortunate enough to live close to the New Jersey shores and there is always something dreamy about sitting on the balcony looking out over the sunset. But one of the most relaxing and soul soothing vacations we’ve taken is to spend a few days driving the Skyline Drive with no immediate destination in mind…just make pitstops wherever. As several of the readers have mentioned, Biltmore and the views from the mountains are breathtaking. We also managed to squeeze in a more ‘themed’ vacation of visiting some of the President’s homes in the VA area – Washington, Madison and Jefferson. My DH is a history buff, so these were the type of vacations that we find dreamy – learn while relaxing.
Thanks for asking and thanks for sharing. Beverly.
One place that I went to that had the most beautiful sunrise was Amelia Island. I was working but hey, I still got to enjoy it a little. :)
A couple years ago I went to Key West, FL with my family. There’s something so peaceful about the ocean. The colors are amazing, the breeze is fabulous. I left feeling so relaxed and without any worries. It is stunning.
Wow, the Earth is so beautiful it is hard to pick a place, but if I must I will say Iowa. My Dad grew up there and we used to go back every summer to visit. The slow lifestyle, the farms, the people, all beautiful. kevin Costner said it best in the movie Field of Dream-“Is this Heaven, no, it’s Iowa!”
Love your blog, beautiful designs. Thanks for sharing!
I’m hoping to be luckier this time. you make GREAT projects an cards !!
I haven’t travelled too much but I did go out to Vancouver, British Columbia in 1990. We drove up into the mountains and as we went around a bend we had to just pull over and we stared in amazement. The mountains were so high with clouds drifting around the top of them. It was hazy as well and it looked like steam rising up in places. The vegetaion was a mixture of the most gorgeous greens I’ve ever seen. It was majestic and I’ll never forget it.
I lived on the Italian Riviera for four years (Tellaro, a tiny village outside of Lerici, which is a larger village outside of the city of La Spezia), the whole time I was in high school. My boarding school was near Venice (Venezia!). I came back to the states to go to college and have always dreamed of returning to these beloved places.
Hi Becca,
You are amazing to keep coming up with unusual things. For my first day, I guess I will use Alaska, what a beautiful state. My Brother & family live in Anchorage and my husband & I went out several years back to visit on their first grandson’s birth. The sites are unbelieveable, will take your breath away. We seen the portage glaciers–beautiful–beautiful. We went to the mountains and to the ocean of which they told us we were going to the beach, I could not imagine because it was July and we had on long sleeves. When we got there, no sand, just big boulders of rock and we went out as far the road could take us into the middle of ocean. They did have beach front but with rocks not sand. Overall, I would highly recommend a trip to Alaska — but plan on taking the tour through the mountains on the train. See you tomorrow!!!
Dreamy? I am going to go for a different definition. My dreamy place is now only in my memory and in my heart. When I was younger we would go to my grandparents house. They lived in the country. After dinner we would all go sit in the front yard and talk. The wind would be slightly blowing – just enough to make it very comfortable. You could hear birds singing, the chickens clucking, occasionally you would hear a cow, and my son would be running around the yard making some silly noise. What better place is there than with the ones you love?
I have not been able to travel much, but the one especially memorable trip was when my DH and I went to Western and Central Canada. I am from the Midwest, so I was familiar with the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. I have to tell you Becca, the Rocky Mountains in Canada, make the Colorado Rockies look like they are still in puberty! Just beautiful with lakes at the bottom of the mountains that are a blue color like none you have seen here in the States. An area I would highly recommend visiting. Hope your DH is doing well. Linda S. in NE
Hi Becca:
Well, if you have been following the Winter Olympics, you’ll know why I don’t have to go anywhere else than stay in my hometown of Vancouver, B.C., Canada to be in my ideal place.
Every time I leave and return, I can’t believe I am so lucky to call Vancouver my home. It’s gorgeous with its beautiful surroundings. When the sun is out, this is paradise. As to the rain, I have gortex, many umbrellas and a pair of gortex boots.
Come and visit!
I have to say the place that was absolutely breath taking (IMHO) was the Amalfi Coast in Italy. The water is the most beautiful shade of blue and the houses perched on the side of the mountain are different shades with lots of white. It was so peaceful and serene and relaxing. I could go there at any time!
Robbie
Oh I just adore Maine and miss the East Coast so much-the Ocean in Maine is the best!
Whenever I hear that someone is currently or has been a caregiver, whether I know them or not, I say a little prayer of thanksgiving for their mental, physical and social health that they sacrificed while caring for someone less fortunate. I cared for my dad and mom simultaneously while he was stricken with Renal failure and my mom was in full bloom Alzheimers. After they passed, my husband and I took a cruise trip up to Alaska. We marveled at the raw beauty of the land and especially the temperature which is completely opposite of our state. Now it’s time to care for my mother-in-law as her time gets short.
The best trip for me was for our 50th anniversary, we went on Safari in Africa. It is a diverse country, wonderful animals and the sunrise one of the most spectacular that I have seen.
I find beauty in every landscape I see but one that stands out as an “awe” is on a hike in the Cascades in Washington State. We had been hiking for several miles when we came around a bend that gave us a panoramic view of the mountains around us. As I paused to soak it in I couldn’t help singing a verse from my favorite hymn, “How Great Thou Art.”
When thru the woods and forest glades I wander
And hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees,
When I look down from lofty mountain grandeur
And hear the brook and feel the gentle breeze,
Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee:
How great Thou art, how great Thou art!
Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee:
How great Thou art, how great Thou art!
It has been many years since I was fit enough to go on that caliber of a hike but whenever I sing this song it is as though I am still there.
I want to sleep ona beach, any beach will do, but I want to do it safely…
Hi Becca,
Thank you for using your gifting to bring beauty to others. And I really like your thought provoking questions for Blog candy. My husband and I have been to a village in Ethiopia called Sendafa. The beauty is not found so much in the landscape as it is in the faces of the precious people. The bright eyes and sweet smiles remain for a long time in our memories.
Again, thank you and blessings,
Kim
Hi Becca,
You are at it again. Not only do you beautiful creative sould, but a heart as wide as the sea. Love coming to your site for inspiration, and color combinations that are just grand.
One of the most beautiful places I have been is to Costa Rica in Central America, I went there for my first anniversary trip. We were not able to have a honeymoon, so this was a compromise. Lovely people, lots to see, and breathtaking views.
I’ve lived in 8 of our United States and have seen a great many more of them, including Alaska and Hawaii. I’ve briefly visited Canada, Mexico, Aruba, England, most of Europe and cruised the Western Caribbean. (I’m 70 years old) There is beauty and unique qualities found everywhere that promote understanding, provide education and strike awe in one’s heart. IMHO, the greatest thing about travel is the recognition that people, basically, have the same needs the world over. And it’s most satisfying to recognize that mine are fulfilled in my own home, wherever it is at the time. I’ll review the attributes of my birth state, rural New York, in tomorrow’s entry.
I love to go backpacking and the mountains in New Mexico were so amazing and I’ve dreamed of going back again but life just keeps getting in the way. Family comes first.
One of my favorite places is Yosemite National Park. In spring the waterfalls are spectacular. A drive up a narrow, curvy road takes you to Glacier Point. WOW – the view of the valley was incredible! I felt like I was on top of the world. God created some incredible places, and Yosemite is definitely one of them.
Discovery Cove in Orlando was unlike any place I have ever been. You get to swim with dolphins, stingrays and other tropical sea life. It is a very nice relaxing place to go.
I have to agree with an earlier post on the glaciers in Alaska. That and seeing Denali with the alpenglow on it. I can’t wait to go back.
Becca, thank you for a chance to win some wonderful blog candy. I have been blessed to travel and one of the places I love is Alaska. It is so beautiful. To stand on a glacer is awesome. I would love to go back sometime.
Gee this is could be hard but its very easy as I love the state I live in. Washington state right here in the great Northwest, it has all you want, beaches, ocean, lakes, mountains, dessert, rain forests, country, the big city and so much more. It has so much to offer and we have four seasons vs. sunny all the time. It doesnt always rain…(but don’t tell anyone) we have beautiful seasons and some are shorter than we would like but hay I wouldn’t want to move. It is so pretty.
Hi Becca, My husband took an early retirement from working at an auto plant for 32 years. He works part time at the airport only for one reason…for us to travel. We have been so lucky as we can fly anywhere in the world. Yes, we have been all over Europe many times, we have travel to London, to Russia, and down all over the Med. We have seen the Swiss Alps, eaten chocolate waffles in Belgium. We have been to Istanbul and Greece. There is many for places, but I’m telling you we keep going back to Paris. He took me over there for our 25th anniversary 4 years ago and we have seen Paris in all seasons. It’s so special to us. We love all the famous places but we love just to get lost walking down any street in Paris. It’s so romantic and we love being there. Wow, I’m ready to go again!
Wow – fun post! My DH & I took a small ship cruise to Alaska the year our youngest went away to college(made it a little easier to deal with the empty nest). What a gorgeous place, and we were able to get “up close & personal” with the wildlife and in the ocean with the whales. What can I say, God’s beauty at its best. Thank you for the challenge to remember such fun, beautiful times, and also for the chance to win!
I have traveled some and have certainly been to some beautiful places, but as I have gotten older my concept of beauty has changed. The “beautiful place” I will list tonight is a hospital room, where I first laid eyes on my new grandchild. God has created such beauty in nature, but nowhere can compare to the miracle of a newborn baby. Holding that precious bundle in a “sterile” looking hospital room has to be among the most beautiful places in the world. Looking into the face of a newborn brings untold joy and amazing feelings of thanksgiving.
At first I thought, I haven’t been anyplace “dreamy”. But the more I thought about it, yes, I have! I haven’t traveled to Europe or Asia or Africa. But I’ve seen many gorgeous spots right here in the USA. The ones I’ll tell you about today are best (I think) in the Fall. I’ve seen all the Aspens in Colorado turn golden yellow, with the majestic mountains in the background. It’s a truly beautiful sight. But even prettier is New England in the Fall. All the gorgeous reds, oranges, yellows, the greens of the evergreens. Throw in a country road, a covered bridge, a village green, yes New England in the fall is a sight to see.
More tomorrow!
R/
I’m going to enjoy reading these comments, too, Becca. I am originally from West Virginia, and one of the most beautiful sights is driving up the interstate from FL and finally seeing those beautiful mountains!
I love Sylvania Lake. It’s located close to my house and I love to ride around it or walk, it gives me such a peaceful spirit.
The only place I have ever been that absolutely took my breath away was the Grand Canyon. It is just incredible. God’s Majesty!
I also am a caretaker to my almost 92 year old blind father. He fell and fractured his hip early this morning. I got home from the hospital at 5:30am, got 4 hrs of sleep and went back to the hospital. Tomorrow he will have surgery to install some pins. Please pray for a quick recovery.
Thank you for the opportunity to win more goodies.
I am very appreciative for the chance.
Carol F
First of all, I really enjoy looking at your blog. Your cards are awesome. As for the blog candy Wow….
I am from Nova Scotia Canada and my daughter and I went on a cruise to Alaska. It was an awesome trip . While we were cruising we took lessons from Tim Holtz. That certainly was a wonderful experience as well. He is a wonderful teacher and I learned so much. I love his distress inks and his work.
This was going to be a once in a lifetime trip for me but tomorrow I will tell you where we went last year.
I haven’t been a lot of different places. But one place I thought was really beautiful and amazing was Niagara Falls. It especially beautiful from the Canadian side. Thanks for the chance to win.
When we were stationed in Japan, I got the chance to climb to the top of Mt. Fuji. It took me 7.5 hours to get to the top. But when you get there, it was all worth it. I was 12,388 feet above sea level, and I was looking down at the clouds. The view is just breath taking, and I kinda though jokingly “so this is how it feels like to be God, looking down below at his wonderful creation.” When I got home and days after, my legs hurt so bad that even sitting on a toilet was literally a “pain in the b***.” But all I had to do was remember what I saw that day, and the pain somehow goes away :)
One of the most beautiful and breathtaking places I have ever visited would be, Crater Lake, in Oregon state. It’s just amazing when you realize it was formed from a Volcano blowing up and the mountain coming straight back down to push the earth out and form a huge crater. You need to go though at different times of the year as it’s so much different with snow surrounding the lake then it is in summer. Both times you’ll be awed by the sheer beauty of this place.
Hi Becca,
Still loving your blog and check it most every day (unless I’m out of town!) I haven’t been anywhere that I would class as “breathtaking”, but I think experiences that take our breaths away might work here…one of which was finding my birthmother about 16 years ago. It was awesome! We’ve kept in touch over the years, and after this last year of her having cancer, last Monday she just found out that all the chemo and radiation treatments have worked….She’s free of cancer!!! It’s all gone! Another breathtaking moment, and Praise the Lord for that!
Thanks for the chance to win!
Doni
Well… several people already mentioned Niagara Falls which the first time I saw it definitely took my breath away. I guess the next place is not really a city, but a location…. on the Atlantic ocean coast at dusk on a grey cloudy day. The various hues of gray (from dark to light) and the fact that you can’t differentiate between the water and the sky makes you feel so small in comparison to the rest of the world.
My most favorite place to visit is Israel. I have been there 5 times and want to go again when the economy is better. It is a beautiful country with lush green in the north Galilee area to the bone dry desert near the Dead Sea. with everything in between. There are many surprise places of beauty where water flows out of the dryness or lovely waterfalls that are breathtaking. The food is GREAT!! It is truly God’s country and one can see why God chose it for Israel. It is the safest place I know and has the feeling of home. A truly wonderous place.
I’ve been to many beautiful places in my lifetime. I think that most of the really memorable ones were pristine wilderness areas, but there was one, a place I visted often as I was growing up, that forever remains in my mind as one of the most beautiful places on earth. My maternal grandparents farm, just south of Erie PA. It’s been in the family since the late 1700’s. The orchards and the pastures and the sugar bush (a stand of sugar Maples my grandfather tapped to get sap for maple syrup and sugar). There was my grandmother’s market garden where she grew vegetables for the market in Erie, and the spring house with wild grown rambler roses covering it… I could go on and on, but I think you get the picture. I love to think of that place that was so treasured and special in my childhood. Every child should have such a wonderful place in her/his memory
Linda in SC
Wow Becca, you always amaze me. Each time I come into your blog, I look and awe and always wish that I have that talent. I normally don’t put a comment in peoples’ blog but yours is a must. You are very inspiring.
Places to see … of course, it is my very own home, Vancouver, British Columbia. If you watched the Olympics, it is truly a very beautiful province. From the mountains to the lake, and to our ocean.
Hugs,
Liz from Beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia
Beaumont Castle in Britain – on an island, swans swimming in the moat.
Roatan, Honduras. We were on a cruise so we only spent a few hours there, but they were some of my favorite. The water is warm and clear and bright turquoise blue. The sand is soft and squishy, and all I heard was the light splashing of the waves.
The beautiful streets of Mascoutah where I live and work. It’s a small community with great people who look out for each other. Schools are great, streets are safe, “small town” atmosphere.
I’ve only traveled in the US, most states but not all, yet. My favorite is Alaska. So much so I willingly moved here : ) I like the space, and the beauty that surrounds us. There’s very few roads so taking a road trip to enjoy the scenery is fun, beautiful and one can’t get lost if you stay on the road : ) Tho, going off road, back in the valleys or fly-in areas, is even more beautiful. If you like scenery (mountains, glaciers, water, wildlife) it’s good place to visit!
On a visit to Pagosa Springs, CO last July 4th I saw some of the most beautiful scenery I’ve ever seen in person. I’ve seen alot of beauty in Colorado before with the mountains, pine trees, streams, but these two spots were breaktaking. One was from very high up on a bluff looking almost straight down on a long winding river lined on both sides with beautiful trees and cliffs high up each side. The other was a hike we took through the mountains across a few creeks to get to a gorgeous waterfall where we played in the water at the bottom. What fun and beauty!
I can’t tell you the name of the best place I have been because it was in a dream.
My Sweetheart passed away Halloween day 2007 very suddenly.
He went to work that day and never came home again.
I so wanted to dream about him because I had for everyone else in my family that had passed away.
Then one night I dreamed we were out on the dance floor dancing to a song he use to play when he played music.
I could feel the crispness in his yellow shirt he had on, I could feel his beard up against my other cheek.
I could smell his colongne.
We were just going around and around, Oh what a feeling….
I could feel his arms wrapped around me.
I even ask him how it felt to wrap his arms around me so tight. ( I have lost 75 pounds since he has been gone) He told me that he alway loved me just the way I was.
When we went to sit down in my dream we sit at a long table, there was my Sister sitting right across from me (she passed away 10 months before my Sweetheart.)
Also his Mom and my Mom were there. ( Both have passed way also)
I wish I could go back to that place again and have that same feeling all over again, I so didn’t want to wake up.
I have been fortunate enough to have been able to visit many beautiful areas in my life plus live in a very scenic state but one place that truly took my breath away was Glacier National Park on the Montana/Canadian border and Waterton Lakes National Park in Canada (it joins Glacier Park). We sat on the edge of a hill overlooking majestic mountains, a crystal clear lake and a rustic lodge and I wanted to stay forever.
Kathy
Thanks for another chance to win some wonderful blog candy-what a great treat!
When our oldest daughter was in high school and after graduating she worked for our local veterinarian. He won a trip to Maui through a drug company but couldn’t go so asked if we would want to go. We had to pay air fare but the accomodations and most meals were included. We traveled over with a group of vets from all over and had a wonderful time. We were on our own and one day rented a car and toured the island. Enjoyed all the wonderful sites, the wonderful food and weather. Once in a lifetime trip for us!.
I have been to Mexico,Grand Canyon,Zion National Park,Bryce Canyon
it made me sit in awe at the Lord has createdfor our enjoyment,you can’t he;p but look at nature and know man didn’t do this.Another time I would like to go back to Utahfor another visit,I loved Salt Lake and the temple there.
Your creations are art to the eye.
Jocelan P
This summer I went on a Cruise to Alaska and it was nice but I didn’t get enough time there during the stops at each port. So I’d like to go back and take the long train trip and see more of the spectacular masterpiece that God has given us!! :-)
Another very peaceful place is Door County in northern Wisconsin. Often called the New England of the midwest as it is a peninsula surrounded by Lake Michigan.
Would have to be the mountains in Montana. Such a beautiful place!
We’ve been lucky enough to be stationed on Oahu, HI and it is beautiful here!!
Hello
My favourite place has to be Scotland, I have visited this beautiful county a few times as i live in England……….the scenery is breathtaking, last year we visited The outer Hebrides a group of Islands off the east coast of Scotland and on some of the beaches i could have been in the Bahamas, white sand beautiful blue sea stunning!!!
Even if i do not win your candy, i feel like i gain from you every time i visit your blog, which is daily, you inspire me and amaze me with your talent time and time again xxxx
I would have to say Italy. Venice, Florence, Rome, The Amalfi Coast and Milan were all so wonderful! The food and wine in Italy were unforgettable…incredibly delicious! I ate gelato everyday and sometimes twice a day. I really enjoyed the history and the art there as well. Hope to go back again soon!
i just dug out pictures of our trip to alaska to scrapbook. i’d forgotten how beautiful the glaciers were – all shades of blue.
Good morning (2:53 am) I would love to tell you more about how beautiful Alaska is. On most cruises your day at see is just that. You either lay back and relax or participate in one of the many events of the day and EAT!
However, On your day at sea in Alaska you are on the inside passage. You have land on both sides. You just sit up on deck or by one of the many windowed areas and take in all the beautiful wildlife.
It was the trip of a lifetime for me.
Hello Becca
. My veranda is my world. I live opposite a reserve so nothing in front of me but trees.I feed Kookaburras by hand. I have wrens,pigeons ibis honeyeaters,willy wagtails etc and even a lizard to feed.
God created beauty eveywhere so if you can’t travel you can still see it wherever you look.
Hilda
I love in Wicklow Ireland, (the garden county) and love where I live But, Last year we were lucky enought to go to Disney land Florida, well I became a child again, my biggest trill was to see tinkerbell fly from the top of the castle. at the start of the fireworks display, Florida it’s self is a beautful county, but the magic of disney will trill young to very old, it cost a fortune for our holiday, and will properly take me a few years to pay it all back, but the plans are set to revisit in 2011, I had a realy special day on my own, visiting craft shops, and spent a fantastic 3 hours in Joanns and then on to Michaels, had to buy 2 extra suit cases to take all the crafty stuff I bought home, If anyone can reccomend any other craft shops I would love to know,
My expirience today is from here where I live in little Denmark way up North of Europe. Just 20 km from here, we have Rebild Bakker, whixh is the most fantastic place here, and many Americans may now it, as this is where 4th of July is celebrated with the Danish/ American society every year, and each year we have important people comming to speak there, and that is an amazing expirience to be to one of theseevents there, and has to be tryed to understand, how unique it really is. You should try that one day.
Biiiig warm hugs Maryann
After enjoying the coast in Oregon, one must always go to the mountains and view the magnificent waterfalls and beauty! Sahalie falls is one of my all-time favorite. The beauty AND the sheer power of it creates an experience you wont forget. There is a wood/rope bridge to walk on to view the falls straight on, and it is just beautiful. I could stand there for hours soaking it all in. Once again, God did an awesome job!!
My place today Becca is a place in England called Cumbria.
So peaceful and the scenery is beautiful.
Lots of mini mountains as i call them, not exactly mountains and too big to be called hills, and lots of lakes, the biggest being Windermere.
In the summer, well you have to be there to know.
Margaret – UK
More so than mine, my daughters dream was to visit the magic castle in Disney Florida. Well living in the Uk made it a very big dream to come true. A couple of years ago I made some lovely friends on a popular gaming website and we were invited to stay with a new friend so we hopped on the plane and whilst we were visiting I took my daughter to Disney, her face was filled with wonder and excitement, we had a wonderful time – even I loved it… I was a 10 year old mum for a few hours- so in a way it was a dream visit for me too :-).
Hi, my dream vacation was to Egypt about 3 years ago. We spent 2 weeks travelling with an Egyptologist who explained everything which gave all those amazing temples and pyramids meaning. It was a place I had dreamed of going my whole life but didn’t really expect to go, so I had to keep pinching myself while I was there, especially the first morning when I could see the pyramids nearby from our hotel balcony.
Dreams really can come true!
hugs
Marisa
We had our dream vaction to Disney and Sea World when our son was 5. We had a great time swimming and hanging together. The look of awe in his eyes at the Genie parade was so great. Love it
My husband and I went o Alaska last year and it was truly a dream trip of a lifetime! I could go back right now. It is so important to follow and heart and go to as many beautiful places as you can. You will be truly blessed!
More on the kayak..yes CABIN FEVER! There is nothing better than a full moon night out on the water at the lake! Yesterday I saw a vehicle going in the opposite direction with a kayak on top….hmmm…ice out will not happen here until later in April…so lots of waiting for me…. sUSAn
P.S. Becca – favorite for you?
2nd day posting – still think some place different to visit would be United Arab Emirates.
Another place that I have visited that was very memorable for me is the forest at Kings Mountain, SC. It is really pretty, and it is the site of a Revolutionary War battle where one of my ancestors fought and died. God Bless.
Okay, another favorite beach is Labadee in Haiti. It is a private island owned by Royal Caribbean and it is just beautiful. Clear water for snorkeling, swaying palm trees, lounge chairs, good food. A true paradise.
Day 2: Another beautiful place I’ve visited is the north shore of Lake Superior in Minnesota. Durning the summer the trees are so lush and the waterfalls are beautiful. I went camping there one year and it was so much fun to go agate hunting and hiking. The sounds of the lake as you sit by the campfire was like listening to angels speaking to you. If you ever have the chance to take the the North Shore Drive from Duluth and head north you won’t be disappointed. So many things to see & do. The view is amazing from the many lighthouses you can go into!
Karen M.
My Thursday Entry:
Today my memories take me to the Outer Banks in N.C. Imagine water so warm in early September, that you don’t get that initial shiver when you stick your toes in. Then add millions of live starfish of all sizes floating around you. Children giggling with glee cause they could not believe their eyes. That is a trip and a vision I will treasure forever.
My husband and I went to St. Lucia for our honeymoon 7 years ago and it was absolutely gorgeous! It made me a little jealous when I was watching The Bachelor the last couple of weeks because they visited a lot of the places my husband and I had been to. I would love to go back again someday!
My husband and I just loved seeing Peggy’s Cove in Nova Scotia. The sheer “rockyness” is amazing. We walked/climbed on these huge slabs of rock. Being from Michigan we expected sand near the water’s edge, but no, just massive rocks to walk upon. My husband was able to take beautiful sunset pictures of the lighthouse. I remember sitting amongst the rocks humming an old favorite hymn, “I hideth my soul is the cleft of the rock which shadows a dry, thirsty land; He hideth my life in the depths of His love, and covers me there with His hand.” You must add a trip to Peggy’s Cove to your “bucket list.”
Hi Becca,
For our 5th wedding anniversary my dear husband and I went to Ireland. We just loved it. We were fortunate the day we went to the Cliffs of Mohr we had a clear day. Just breathtaking. We happened to talk to a gentleman that was there the same day and he told us that this was his third time there and the first time he was able to see the cliffs. Too cloudy and overcast the previous visits.
Thanks for a second chance. My second choice was going to Hawaii.
Have a happy day. Hugs, Nellie.
My dream vacation would definately be Hawaii. There isn’t a more beautiful place in the world.
Becca
In my travel to the Smokey Mountains it was so relaxing, waking up hearing the stream of water right out of the room sitting on the patio with my coffee early in the am to start my day and a sprite at night just be fore turning in (winding down). Oh my just so peaceful and relaxing.
Day 2 – Crater Lake National Park in Oregon! This lake is absolutely GORGEOUS! It was made 7,700 years ago, when a volcano erupted and then collapsed. The water is contained within the volcanic basin. It ‘s only supply of water is the melting snow, and rain. The water is SO blue! When all the snow is melted you can drive all the way around the rim, stopping at different view points! AHHH! Now, I want to go back! LOL!
Becca another place I found great peace was at Friendly Cove,it is located on Vancouver Island,British Columbia,Canada. It is a old Canadian Indian village that has an old Catholic Church,the area is open to the water there are trees all around the church has beauitful stained class .The peacefulness that is there is awesome,I haven’t been there since 1970 even now writing this I can get the same feelings I had when I was there.
Thank you for giving us the the pleasure of returing to places we hold dear in our hearts.
Your creartion are out of this world,love them
Jocelan P
My absolute favorite place to travel to is the Mid-Hudson Valley in NY to visit family and friends. It is gorgeous there!
One has to visit the Cabot Trail,Cape Breton,Nova Scotia . The scenery is just breath taking with the ocean and mountains .
Marilyn
I went fly-fishing in Alaska and the long, long days and watching the sun finnally set around 11 pm was just breathtaking. Also was catching my first salmon was truly exciting. Sunsets are the best all over the continent. Thanks for the blog candy chance. Great blog.
Another memorable moment was a simple weekend trip to Kalahari water park..that was ALL for the kids ! They got to hang out and do all the things they wanted to do.
I loved St Pauls Catherdral in Rome. It is a place of worship, but it is also a very tactile place as the paintings etc. are all done in little tiles and they are absoulutely beautiful and so no damage can come of them. Thanks for offering the blog candy.
Becca,
Thanks for the generous blog candy offer. Victoria, British columbia, Canada is a beautiful place to visit. The whole Vancouver Island is like a park and the temperature is great year round.
wow are you going to have alot of reading! another amazing trip for me was a year long job assignment to korea for my husband. i went over on my own and stayed “on the economy” as they say. the last three months there we traveled almost every weekend on a tour to some where. on of our visits was to a place that was “comparable to our niagara falls”. we walked for about an hour through bush and partial trails ending up at the falls. along the way we found it to be quite interesting because as in the niagra falls history newlyweds go there and in korea they also went there. so we met many couples celebrating there. it’s quite common for them to speak to foreingers so they have expierience and practice with english. we also enjoyed it because they can give us a glimpse of culture with an explaination. an added benefit is the beautiful gowns that they wore. very different from ours. when we finally made it to the falls it was nice and my husband and i just broke out laughing. since we have been to naigra falls we were knowldgeable obout it’s size and magnitude. the one we arrived at in korea probably was as tall as niagra as a spurt jutted out from the top of the mountain. sometimes it’s not the end result but the road travelled to get there that matters.
I’ve also been to Cancun. That was very nice too….went with 6 mentally handicapped adults and hurricane Wilma hit. It was a stressful trip, but it was great. The Mayan ruins were really something to see
What fabulous candy. You are too kind. My goodness I have not traveled any where except to work, which I have been for 30 years and just love my job, it is new and different daily, reading prints and building, I just cant wait to get there. And the grocery story, where you imagine foods coming from exotic places that I would like to go.
There is a beach on the island of Kauai that is breathtaking – Ke’e beach. It’s located at the end of the road on the north eastern side near the Nepali – coastline. It’s a very tranquil and beautiful setting….definitely worth a visit.
Teri
There is a favorite place of mine in my home province of Nova Scotia. It is Peggy’s Cove. I love lighthouses. This is in a beautiful setting on big flat rocks. I love to sit on the rocks and smell the salt air, and feel the moist breeze coming off the ocean. Thanks again for the fabulous blog candy.
The next place on my list of places I would love to visit is Ireland. I want to kiss the blarney stone and tour the beautiful country side. This just be the start of a new bucket list for me of all the places I would like to travel & why. Ireland is a choice because I am part Irish. Now I need to go and think about more places I would like to travel & why. Have a GREAT day!
Yesterday I spoke about the grand vistas of the Grand Canyon. Well on that same trip, we drove all over southern Utah and the scenery was varied and amazing. The place that stands out the most though is Bryce Canyon. You have to see it to understand, but its beauty is indescribable. Nature truly is remarkable. I would recommend a trip to that area of the country for anyone and the best way to do it is to rent a convertible – the sky and the views just open up to you!
Hi It doesn’t matter where you travel but rather who you are with and the reason for the travel. I’ve been to beautiful places but it was due to a sad reason that I arrived at my detination. ( revisited the same detination under happy circumstances and was amazed at the beautiful scenary).
So, just pick a spot and enjoy the adventure. Ellen A
Ok! Day 2 I believe for me… I must say my second place will have to be Paris, France. I went there about 10 years back and I was so in love with that place. It is beautiful and their food is so good, but very expensive. I would love to go back for a visit there.
Becca, you sure do know how to trow a party… I can’t get my mind off of all those candy!!!LOL!!!
I’ll always have a soft spot in my heart for New Orleans, where I graduated high school in the ’70’s (my father was in the military). Great people, most excellent food, a city steeped in history.
My second choice would be Boston, MA, my hometown~~ Aesthetically, it is not the most beautiful city, but the history is outstanding. Birthplace to two presidents and also the revolution. Just a fantastic place to visit if you have never been there. Thank you for another chance to win Becca, but I love your artwork with or without incentive!
The most beautiful place I have saw was my home. After living in so many apartments, I was able to buy my first home. It took my breath away to feel the peace and sense of accomplishment that God had blessed me with. I felt contentment and love in this home. I thought with the financial downturn this year and after a divorce I would loose it. I knew that my home was anywhere I was, but I wanted to stay in this place I felt safe. By God’s grace, I was able to. Today, for me, it is a beautiful place because of the way it makes me feel. I did travel a lot for my job and have seen a lot of amazing sites. Some I would love to visit, but none as great as home.
Day 2
My husband worked in Bavaria, south Germany for a few years. We were very close to the Alps and the wonderful mountain views were all around us. The winter was the best time as the snow was so beautiful and the air was so crisp and clean. The villages are so pretty and well kept. These are views that I will always treasure.
Here is my Thursday entry.
Beautiful spots–there is nothing like coming back to the family farm. Until recently I had lived away from my family for most of my life. I always cherished those trips back home whenever I could. On the family farm we have an old windmill at the entrance to the driveway. It always takes my breath away. On several occasions, we can see a rainbow in the eastern sky with the window in the picture–just such a wonderful sign from God.
I am a water person, so I love the ocean. I’ve seen it from Maine where it a beautiful summer day and the water was still cold and I’ve seen it from San Diego, CA where it was a warm spring morning and gorgeous. So many beautiful oceans to see…
Yesterday I talked about Hawaii today I think I’ll choose Switzerland. Loved the scenery. The mountains were amazing and everything was so clean. Every morning you could see the shop keepers out sweeping their sidewalks. Window shopping was fun too there. They had “bakeries” that displayed amazing confections. Not sure if they call them bakeries or not. It was a great place to visit!
I didn’t actually see this with my own eyes, but through the eyes of my daughter, who at 22, traveled through Italy last summer. She sent me an email about an evening in Tuscany that made me weep; it was so evocative of the look of the inky summer sky studded with stars and the feel of the warm breeze that I felt I could close my eyes and see it and feel it.
Day two beautiful place is Yellowstone National Park. Lots of awesome beauty and wildlife along with the famous Old Faithful geyser. Beautiful sceney as well.
Watching the sun go down at Hanalei Bay Kauai with my husband and 2 teenage sons is one of those magical moments that we will never forget.
There is something about being next to the sea that just gets you and lifts the soul. I love being by the sea.
A second beautiful place in China is Yellow Mountain. It is often the place drawn on scrolls with large rock peaks the peak through the clouds. There are several staircases that climb the peaks making it a breathtaking journey, literally!
The most beautiful places I’ve been are the Colorado Rockies, esp. Rocky Mountain Natl Park, the islands in the Eastern Caribbean, and Savannah GA (love Victorian). But most beautiful and meaningful are my two trips to Israel. Being a committed Christian, I was able to walk where Jesus walked and to now read the Bible with pictures in my mind of actual places. Thanks for blog candy offer.
After seeing Neuschwanstein Castle (upon which the Disneyland Castle is modeled) in books, on TV, and in my studies of Germany, it was incredible to see it in person! It was definitely an out of the way trip but well worth it, especially in the fall..gorgeous castle amidst the colorful leaves and mountains. So if you’re ever in Fussen Germany check it out.
Choice #2 is Punta Cana, Dominican Rebublic. Beautiful country and even more beautiful people. They are so friendly and helpful. It was a great trip.
Thank,
Laura
Look no further than your front door (as Dorothy would say in the Wizard of Oz “There’s no place like home!”). We have the most incredible sunsets right out our very front door. They take your breath away. We do have the very good fortune of living out in the country. I think I would suffocate if I didn’t have all this open space around me. I have had the opportunity to travel many places around the world but there is always something about coming home and seeing the beauty in my own back yard.
We love beach areas! Every chance we get we head to Gulf Shores, Alabama, or the panhandle of Florida – beach, of course!!
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I went on a cruise to Alaska a few years ago. I was born in Alaska, but only spent my first 2 years there. To go back was always a dream for me. Going back on a big ship was a dream come true. It was such a beautiful sight! The glaciers and the panoramic view of the countryside was breathtaking!
Thank you for your amazing generosity! You are quite talented and I LOVE taking a peek at your newest creations. Thanks for sharing with us!
Good morning Becca,
I am ready to pack my bag after reading many of the posts!
The Grand Canyon is a place I go back to often, it is such a spectacular place, especially in the winter when there are fewer visitors. Sitting in a quiet place on the rim and letting the splendor soak in is renewing. But now I have many more places on my Bucket list thanks for all the fine posts here, gotta get going while I can still walk!
For day two I chose my recent trip to Argentina. I am a flight attendant, and along with one of my flying buddies, and her cousin, we flew into Buenos Aires and spent a few days there. We were fortunate to secure a trip to a working cattle ranch that was 120 kilometers north of the BA. The “ranch” was actually a 1900 Italian style house (more like mansion) that they used part of to host these day trips. Come to find out, they actually had some rooms that you could rent. It was amazing. The tilework on the veranda was simply to die for. The veranda itself was probably 30 feet wide by 100 feet long on one side and 30 x 50 on the other side. Tables were set up, with linens and stemware and fresh flowers. We were served fried empanadas with wine, coffee, water, tea and soft drinks as a welcoming snack. Then it was off to ride the horses on a guided ride of the ranch. It was drizzling rain and they provided us these black, monk like slickers that covered us from head to toe. I am a horse person, and those next two and a half hours were the thrill of my lifetime. We went out into the fields with the cattle, saw the newborn calves, the babbling brooks, the wildflowers and the wildlife that abounded. It was amazing. After the ride, we came back to the house, out on the veranda, and had this incredible meal. The actual working ranch hands brought out plate after plate of sausage, chicken, steak, pork and quail. It was delicious. I am not a steak person, but in Argentina, they converted me. If you go there, ask for the lomo cut. It is the best. It melted in your mouth and the taste was indescribable. I cant even remember the side dishes, just the wonderful meats. And this was just last month. The owner of the place, Vicky, came out and sat with us and chatted for awhile and made us feel at home, not just a bunch of tourists. It was the most memorable day of the week.
Today I am dreaming of a trip to Australia!! ~Amy S.~
Wow Becca, thanks for another chance to win some awesome blog candy. My husband was in the Army and we went to several places, but my favorite was to Honolulu, Hawaii. My husband was in Viet Nam and we met in Hawaii for R&R (this was back in 1969 and I know it has changed a lot since then). We saw lots of beautiful scenery, it was amazing. Of course, being with my husband was the best thing about it (smile). Have a blessed week.
For a close to home getaway I like Lake Tahoe, on the California Nevada border. It has breathtaking scenery. The drive around the lake through the mountains to all the quaint little villages is so pretty. The water is so blue & clear. It’s a great place to be either in summer or winter. You can water ski in summer & snow ski in winter. It’s beautiful there anytime of the year.
This fall, my DH and I packed up the dogs and the trailer, and took a “road trip” that covered over 3600 miles. We loved, loved, loved the northern part of California – the giant redwoods are beyond belief and really help us to appreciate the “grand scheme of life”. Thanks again Becca for a great pondering question.
Let’s see, another place I would love to go. ITALY!! Oh yes, what a trip that would be.
Smiles~
Marilyn
Hello Becca:
Again, thanks for the chance to win fabulous goodies.
Today I am thinking about the first place I would like to visit if I ever get to Europe. That is Italy.
I would love to go to Florence, just because I love art so much. I would love to go to Venice and zip some wine on a gondola listening to opera!
But most of all, I would REALLY love to visit Positano and see for myself those magnifiscent vistas.
Best wishes!
My second most favorite trip was Australia. I got to hold a Koala bear. They don’t let you do that anymore, but it was an awesome experience. We loved the scenery and the people were so nice. The downside of going to Australia is the flight. It is so long. If you can afford to travel first class or business class if that’s still around, that is the only way to go for long flights in my opinion. We can’t afford that, but for part of the trip, we were bumped to business class, boo hoo! The seats were much larger and you had leg room and could recline without feeling bad for the person behind you. The airline double booked out seat and the people that came after we were seated demanded to be put in first class. They got under the skin of the stewardest so they asked us if we would be willing to give up our seat and go to business class. Those two passengers blew it for themselves. Austrailia, my second favorite!
The second place I would like to tell you about is Montauk, NY. I so love being at the beach and Montauk is my favorite one. I find it so relaxing, enjoyable, and refreshing to just walk and walk on the beach with the water slashing against my ankles. The waves are mesmerizing.
I’ve been fortunate to do a lot of traveling in my life so I’ve seen a lot of ‘dreamy’ places. The one place that sticks out though is Hawaii – perfect weather, beautiful beaches, the culture, the floral scent (I still can’t figure out what flower it was but it always makes me think of Hawaii). I’ve been lucky to travel there twice but I’m overdue for another jaunt ~ the problem is there are so many great places in the world to visit.
Another day, another cute card and another chance to win candy. Thanks so much!
Anna
another favorite place for me is just up the road from home, especially in the fall…looking out over a bridge down to the Grand River, (Madison Oh) the trees have exceptional color, as amazing as the colors I’ve seen in New England.
Cancun would be my favorite place of all time. The water is crystal clear and the bluest of blue. The sand is white. The sun, palm trees and ocean truly make you feel like you are in paradise.
One of my husband’s and my best trips was to Israel. So much history there. And walking where Jesus walked was an incredible experience.
My favorite place (so far) has been Rocky Mountain National Park/Estes Park, CO. We’ve visited twice, and our fall trip was my fav with all the trees turning. Love watching wildlife, and we even caught a glimpse of a moose last trip.
Dear Becca
The dream place to visit is South Africa — sea mountains wild life World Cup and Nelson Mandela.
Its a MUST.
Book Now.
Best Wishes Joyce from SA.
Another beautiful card and a chance for some free candy. I haven’t traveled too much but just going through the comments I have an itching to do just that. tku for the opportunity to read some of these wonderful places.
I really enjoyed Denali National Park in Alaska. Majestic!
My dream place (and one I would like to return to one day) is Puerto Rico. I was there about 10 years ago and loved every minute of it. The hotel was right on the beach, the weather was outstanding, and the scenery was extra-ordinary!!! I think I fell in love with the island the day I was wading waist deep in the ocean and looked down to see fish swimming around me. Absolutely breath-taking!!
I was born in Trinidad and Tobago…we moved when I was 3, but visited a few times while growing up. It’s been about 20 years or more since I’ve been back. But I hear that it’s really a great place to visit now…especially Tobago and the beaches. I would love to go back. From what I remember, it’s quite a bit like Hawaii, as far as the weather and the beaches.
Charmaine
I have enjoyed reading the other comments. I noticed several people mentioned Niagara Falls. I have been there numerous times. If you go to Niagara Falls you have to also visit the little town of Niagara on the lake which is about 20 minutes from Niagara Falls in Canada. It is a cute little town with lots of quaint shops.
My husband and I have been to Scotland twice and it is breathtaking especially the highlands. Everywhere you look it is green and gorgeous. Seeing all the castles and trying to imagine what life was like when they were occupied…well its the stuff the makes romance novels. I would love to go back again.
I think I would love to go to Hawaii….the beautiful beaches…
My husband and I went to the Poconos for our honeymoon. The mountains were absolutely gorgeous!
Day Two:
Love the Magnolia card today. Those image are so adorable aren’t they?
Another place I’ve visited that I love – Bond Falls in Michigan. DH and I were fortunate to have the place all to ourselves when we visited. Could have had something to do with the unexpected snow storm as we were traveling! But it was gorgeous! The black agate rocks, the pouring water and the snow-covered pines – it was stunning!
Day 2 – Anywhere south with a beach. I am tired of the Canadian winter. Everyone has listed some wonderful places! Hope everyone gets their wishes!
Becca, I have to say that Savannah, Ga. in the spring is breathtaking. However, the most beautiful place I have ever been is right here, in my home, with my family!
Post #2 In reading these far away places seems like a fairytale, yet we pour our heart out when we know it’s appreciated…..thank you Becca for opening up our hearts and minds to see what we have forgotten for a time…..
My DH and I rode our motorcycle thur Canada…..and into Niagara Falls….. which is such a nature wonder by it self……you see Gods promise ….his rainbow everywhere over the falls……fresh and clean….waters…..it is such a breath taking place……..
Good Morning Becca
Several years ago I went to Las Vegas for my 45th Class Reunion. Of course I enjoyed seeing my former Classmates after all those years. But I enjoyed the scenery both inside and out. The Buildings that resembled New York City was my favorite. My son and I walked and walked checking out all of the different building, veiwing the beautiul gardens and Interiors it was amazing. The gambling was a lot of fun, I have to admit.
I did have a problem with the dry heat though, it dried my eyes out so bad I couldn’t go out during the day. If you ever did go don’t go in the summer, instead go in early Spring or Fall.
I have to say Savannah, GA too. What a beautiful place to walk around. And all the beautiful homes and parks
Negril, Jamaica. The Sunsets are magnificent!!!
newport, rhode island – in the summer!
The Badlands in South Dakota are a really neat place to see. My husband and I went on a helecopter ride over the Badlands on our honeymoon. The view was amazing, it looks so desolate from up high but when you walk over the same land you see the beauty of life up close. It makes you think about the lives of the Native Americans way back when and how they used what the land offered in order to live.
Puerta Vallarta, Mexico…….slow paced, friendly, and incredible sunsets!!
I was very young – and it was many years ago ;( – but I remember Gaspe, Canada as being a beautiful place.
I’m imagining a day at the beach! Just feeling that sunny warmth. I’m getting tired of the snow, and if someone out there is praying for snow, Please stop!
Today I want to tell you about Quebec City, one of the premium World Heritage Sites, and if you like architecture, you will love your visit here. Its most famous landmark is the Chateau Frontenac, a beautiful, romantic castle-like hotel. My hubby and I stayed there many years ago. The city has been cited as one of the premium World Heritage Sites, and the architecture is fascinating.
There are many sites to see but here are two others that I love to visit..
Montgomery Falls, a beautiful and spectacular waterfall. You can climb the spiral staircases which surround the waterfall and view the fantastic falls from a number of different perspectives. Once you get to the top, the view is breathtaking and quite wondrous.
The Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupre is another must and is an important structure for people practicing Catholicism because it is said to be the place where historically, miracles were performed.
And finally Quebec City plays host to a number of famous festivals during the year, including the huge Winter Carnival which so many tourists and locals enjoy.
Have fun … Carole
Another fun place to go is Disney World! It is such a magical place especially if you are fortunate enough to stay onsite. My family and I went in 2000 and had so much fun.
#2 – Estes Park Colorado – Beautiful Mountain views!! Thanks for the giveaway!!
I haven’t been many places….so I will have to say my first trip to San Francisco….My husband and I had just gotten married, he was in the Navy and deloyed for about 3 months right after we were married….I flew into San Francisco to meet him as his ship was in port there for the week end and he didn’t have to work….
It was great, we were both too young to rent a car so we took taxis everywhere and he was able to see the city like I was…it was like a second honeymoon….
Julie
wow! your card today is awesome!
So today I’m off to Venice (memories that is)… we cut our Sirmione trip short by a day after looking at the online weather report for Venice. It was a short drive over, the weather was gorgeous! We parked in a mile-high (not really) car garage and took the ferry to St. Mark’s Square. Venice is all about cafe’s, shopping, waterways, bridges, churches, and antiquity–oh, and lots of pigeons! It is a very romantic city, the music in the square sets the mood, the gondola ride (although pricey) is a must. Lotsa lotsa pizza and gelato, and hubby was in heaven once he found a cafe with American spagetti! I love love love Italy, and it was a dream of mine to see Venice before it plunged into the sea. If you go, plan according to weather predictions–you don’t want to be caught in a monsoon. Ciao for now, tomorrow I’m off to the year 2006, the Swiss Alps and Zermatt. Boy have I got a unforgetable story for you!
Thanks for the op for the great blog sweets Becca! Hugs!
The Magnolia card is just so sweet! I’m sure I could find several new stamps there!
Bar Harbor, Maine took my breath away one Spring day and then we took the ‘Cat’ to Nova Scotia – Halifax, Cape Breton – all beautiful. We then took another ferry to Prince Edward Island and we were mesmerized with the ‘red’ soil there. There was a church, I think it was in Kensington that was white (as a lot of churches are on the island – I think it’s a sharp contrast to the red soil) and had incredible carvings on the outside of the church (St. Mary’s?). There were saints carved all around the bell tower – as if they were ringing the bell. Just beautiful. Cavendish was wonderful, too. I would go back in a flash even though I dislike traveling on water or in the air…..you just have to put your ‘fears’ aside to explore what blessings we have.
I live in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, nestled between the Blue Ridge and Appalachian Mountains. I love the clear-blue-sky days when I can see “My Mountains” in the distance. Granted, they’re not the jagged, rugged mountain steeps of the Rockies, but they’re beautiful, nontheless!! The quiet green pastures in the spring and summer, with cows, horses, and sheep grazing, are just a little taste of what I dream heaven will be like!! The farm houses and silos are beautiful against the white backdrop of the snow we had a few weeks ago. Spring is in the air, and I CAN’T WAIT!!
Thanx for this blog hop!!
I remember going with my Mom to Disneyland for the first time when I was 13 and we were both filled with the magic of that place. I got so excited when I saw Winnie the Pooh, my mom thought for a moment that I was 5 again lol.
I have visited many places and have found that God has created a gorgeous world for us to live in – there are so many breathtaking sites the globe over! One place I loved was right here in the U.S. – Niagara Falls. What an amazing sight!
Truly one of the most beautiful places on earth is Bavaria, Germany! I was born there and lived there a few years (Army brat) and the trips we took to see my mother’s family took us through some gorgeous backgrounds! And who can forget the Schwartzwald (Black Forrest)? It’s hard to pick just one place, I’m glad that we can enter daily! Thank you!
Yesterday I said my favorite spot is Kauai. I left you in Hanalei. Hanalei is a little town that has wonderful fun shops. To get there you wind around down the side of a hill and cross a little one lane bridge. Sometimes you have to wait for oncoming traffic to cross before you can go. The town is situated on a cresent bay with mountains to the west. At the eastern point of the cresent sits the town of Princeville(before you wind down the hill to the onee lane bridge). You can stand in Princeville and look southwest at Hanalei Bay. If you have dinner in Princeville, you can watch the sun set behind the mountains. So lovely. There are frequently surfers at Hanalei Bay. It’s fun to watch them. Hanalei is made famous in the Puff the Magic Dragon song…and frolicked in the Autumn mist in a land called Hanalei. Hanalei is my dh’s favorite spot on the island. Mine, as I said yesterday, is after you go through Hanalei and you travel to the end of the road. I’ll tell you more about Ke’e beach tomorrow.
I was born in Drumheller Alberta,which has some of the most amazing “badlands” Walking through this area is like being on another planet.
Growing up a military brat, I spent a lot of my elementary school years in Germany. My mom always made it a point to go see something on the weekends. We spent a lot of weekends off the base, walking the German streets (lots of coffee shops and bakeries), visiting beautiful castles and going on the Rhine River tours.
One of my most memorable moments was an elementary school skiing trip to Berchtesgaden, a municipality in the German Bavarian Alps. I was only in the 5th grade and the school organized a week long skiing trip for the students. We learned how to skii and visited the salt mines and Hitler’s summer house called “The Eagles Nest” by Americans soldiers. It was a very educational trip, but also soooo beautiful! There’s nothing like breathing in mountain air….and just the scenery from atop the mountain…stunning! It’s a place I’ll never forget! I hope one day to go back and experience it again with my husband and son!
BTW, I also want to take the time to say your cards are stunning! I’m always floored by your creativity!! You are amazing!
Hugs,
Rosemary
Here I am again with another place for you to visit today. If you’ve never been to our Nation’s Capital, this is an awesome trip, full of
history. We only had 3 days to see everything, when we went, and
we managed to cram a lot of sightseeing in those days. Some of the highlights are Arlington Cemetary, where we saw Kennedy’s grave,
and the Tomb of the unknown soldier. The Smithsonian, has 3 or 4 seperate buildings with different types of displays. You must take a
tour of the White House while your there too. Unfortunately, they
were renovating the front, while we were there, so we didn’t get a
good picture of the front of the White House. Fords Theator is very
interesting, and we saw the house where Lincoln was taken after
he was shot. All in all, this was a wonderful trip, and I would reccommend it highly.
ALASKA – Oh my for years my husband tried to get me to go on his annual fishing trip. I am a sunny beach girl and had no desire to head NORTH. My mistake- definitely one of the most awe inspiring places I have ever been.
Utah If you havent seen Zion, Bryce and the Escalante stair case you have to go. check out Utah.com for pics it is spectacular.
Paris is my favorite place I’ve ever been to. I never expected to love Paris the way I do. I’m not a city girl, and can’t speak French, but Paris just captured my heart. We stayed in a section of the city that Rick Steves suggested. We had a wonderful hotel room, with electric blinds!! Around the corner was a bakery, with incredible cookies, filled with cream filling. Down another street was an Italian restaurant. The food was sooo good, and we were served Champaign with raspberry liquor. Kir Royals I think. The eating area was like the living area of someone’s house. Oh and as a crafter I dragged my dear husband through the flea market. It had rained and they laid boards to walk on. I didn’t score any fabulous finds, but it was wonderful anyway. I don’t know if I’ll ever be able to afford to go to Paris again, but thank you for letting me share my memories. Love your blog candy. Thanks for wanting to know about your visitors.
Hugs,
Helen
Hi, Becca: Thanks for this opportunity to look back and remember! Two places come to mind, in particular, the mountains of Cuba and the gorgeous island of St. Thomas. Cuba’s mountainous, rain forest area is breathtaking, but the people there are the most wonderful, generous and Spirit-filled people I’ve met. They have very little, but are thrilled to praise God every moment. And the sunrises are absolutely breathtaking!
St. Thomas is just one of God’s magnificently painted places. The ocean is the bluest of blues and the sunsets are incredibly romantic. Then, if you’re careful, you see the quickest green light on the horizon when the sun sets. The flowers are amazing and the fish and wildlife are beautiful! (So amazing when a four-foot iquana walks across in front of you to get to a tree he climbed into to sun!) We rented a villa for a week and had the trip of a lifetime!
Thanks for providing the time for these memories and the blog candy, to boot!
Peace,
Kris, Wadsworth, OH
my 2nd most dreamy place is Myrtle Beach SC I go there every year with my son, DIL and 3 grandkids–maybe that’s what makes it so nice–LOL We do a whole week of relaxing and playing–anyhow we have a great week and tend to forget each year what a loooong drive it is!!!
Day 2: Another wonderful place I loved was Hawaii, most likely because it reminded me of Costa Rica.
One of the wonders of the world you shouldn’t miss: Grand Canyon! It is unbelievably immense and guaranteed to take your breath away!!! If you’re really brave you can walk out on the glass skywalk, suspended 4,000 feet over the Grand Canyon. Looking to your left you’ll see the majesty of the Colorado River; gaze to your right at the silhouette of an eagle carved into the wall. Take the walk and feel the freedom of the eagle as it flies through the canyon — I will NOT be taking that walk myself, but you may truly enjoy this unique beauty, Becca! LOL!!! You might be able to tell I’m moderately afraid of heights, so don’t need to be looking down 4,000 feet through the glass to the canyon under my feet, thank you very much!!!
Glacier National Park, the Badlands, Yellowstone, Yosimite. All of some of God’s finest works and wonderful places to visit.
I would love to travel to a beach somewhere that I could truly enjoy with just my husband around, no one else to have to see me in a bathing suit and somewhere close by that I could find some shade as I’m not a sun worshipper! That sounds like a dream vacation to me, but I don’ t think there are places like that anywhere any more.
One of my few travels, I went to Chicago. It is a very fun city, with a great zoo and the aquarium. Lots to see and do. Tons of great restaurants too. I think it’s a beautifil city.
DeniseB
One of my favorite places I have visited is Venice, Italy. If I beleived in reincarnation I would beleive that I had lived there. Everything in Venice is old. It all tells a story, from the churches to the glass blowing, to the gondolas and even the every day things seem special, like smelling someone cooking their dinner upstairs above one of the shops.
The most dreamy place for me is Raven Knob Boy Scout Camp in North Carolina. What a wonderful place for boys to go and learn good quality life skills. Nestled in the valley surrounded by the beautiful North Carolina mountains one can enjoy the peace and beauty for God’s creations.
Day 2 – Becca, Though I’ve never been, my DH grew up in Alaska.
Between the pictures he shared with me and the vivid discriptions I have a wonderful sense of the the Alaska he knew.
One thing that has always fasinated me were the pictures and discriptions of what they call ice fog. It moves through the air and freezes everything in it’s path, even your breath. When the sun appears, everything sparkles like a rainbow…………………
What a beautiful sight that must be.
Entering for the 2nd day. Gatlinburg, TN was a beautiful place. Thanks for the chance to win.
When we went out west years ago, we visited the Petrified Forest Park in Arizona. You drive through it and can stop and explore. Some of the landscape looked like you were on the moon. Great fun.
Well, as I said in my last post, I have’t been many places but my 12 year old daughter went to Vermont last year and said it was beautiful there!
Let us know if you decide to go to one of the places you have read about!! What a cool idea!
Day 2
Have you ever seen one of Gods’ Masterpieces?
A sunset over Lake Michigan. Awesome!!
Hello on day #2! Another place that took my breath away was the Canadian Rockies. A friend and I arrived there in early June one year and we were so fortunate that they were experiencing a late spring. All of the mountains still had a lot of snow on them. My friend and I were absolutely in awe. As we drove through the mountains going from beautiful lake to beautiful lake we just kept “ooo-ing” and “aahh-ing”. I would think I’d just seen the most beautiful sight I’d ever see in my life and then we’d drive on and it would be even more beautiful. It was absolutely amazing. I’ve never seen lakes so blue and mountains so beautiful. It was gorgeous!
I have done some traveling and have enjoyed seeing new places but I am always happy to come home. I live in Northern Alberta Canada and I delight in seeing the wide open spaces and BIG blue sky.
Before my husband got sick , we went to Kingston, ON. Canada to a campground with our 2 youngest. It rained lightly for the three days. We only had the basic camping equipment so we stood under dripping tree branches eating rain soaked food cooked over an open campfire (we tried to keep the fire going). It was the first time we had gotten away in years, so it didn’t matter about the weather. It was good to see my husband for that short time stress-free.
It’s always great to be happy wherever God plants you!
For my second dreamy place it would have to be Banff and Jasper National Parks in Alberta Canada. The area has majestic views everywhere you look and the waterfalls are awesome.
Actually, I have never been to an unappealing place in Canada. Everywhere you go is gorgeous and the people are super friendly.
My hubby and I went to New England this past October to see the fall foliage. It is hard to know when the foliage is at the peak but we timed it well for New Hampshire. It was so beautiful that it took your breath away. Seemed like every few feet we were pulling over to take photos. The trip was very memorable as we took in all the New England states and enjoyed its beauty.
Hi Becca,
Another favorite place is an area around Duluth, MN between Duluth and the canadian border–it has such gorgeous natural scenery, it was completely breath-taking! I’d love to go back there sometime, this was in 1992, I think, so long ago!
Thank you again for this great opportunity to win some terrific blog candy, if I won it would be a first. In some ways I’m hoping that my good friend wins, I know it would mean a lot to her too. I’ll be happy for whoever wins, you’ve been so generous, Becca. Thanks again.
Becca I would say my favorite travel destinations have been Maui Hawaii and Aruba. Hawaii is just so tropical with excellent views and a ton of things to see. Waterfalls, black beaches, flowers, wildlife, whales, beautiful sunsets and of course excellent food!!! Aruba has consistent weather and is not in the hurricane belt. Aruba is close to the equator so it can be hot, but there are trade winds and they help to ease the hot temps and keep things tolerable. Both were truly enjoyable places to visit.
I guess I did not realize you were a caregiver as I am. My husband has tongue cancer and cannot eat anymore but we are surviving and he does better than I do most of the time. He can drink though and that is a new venture also. We are at 16 mo remission right now although the long term effects are very hard to deal with,.But live goes on. And i love scrapbooking and little book making.i am beginning to look at spellbinders and no one I know uses them. It has been exciting to find out about stamping and all from you. I am so glad I found your site. Thanks again for all the inspiration.
There are so many beautiful places in the world, but I found one extremely beautiful place on our last trip to Ireland. We visited the Malahide castle, and it was nice but the forest around it – wow! I’ve never been to forest that looked so much like it came out of a children’s story book. It was SO beautiful (and I’m pretty sure that fairies live in that forest! ;) ).
I have to say that there are so many places I dream of going…
To Paris, France to see the Eiffel Tower and to tour the museums…
To P.E. I., Canada to see where Anne of Green Gables was created…
To Disney World to see my children laugh and play…
To Hawaii to relive my honeymoon with the love of my life…
To England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales with my parents so we can rediscover our family’s heritage…
While I would love to go to each of these places, I am most happy wherever my husband is!! :)
Sitting on a beach in Waikiki at sunset.
Hi Becca, A couple of years ago my son and I took a trip for 4th of July with some friends…one of the side trips was to Falling Waters, a home that was built by Frank Lloyd Wright. Amazing architecture…it is a must see for Frank Lloyd Wright fans… Thanks, Teresa
I really enjoyed a visit to LaJolla CA. The ocean is great, the flowers are incredibly beautiful and the weather is fabulous.
Day 2: Well I know you said have visited, since I’ve not gone yet I’d have to say the most breath-taking place for me will be Bora Bora. That’s where I would love to go.
So glad for a chance to win. I LOVE the card…simply beautiful!!!
Valeriei Martin
The second most beautiful place that comes to mind is in Jamaica and it’s Dunn’s River Falls. Lush, tropical waterfall that is beyond compare! Beautiful from the bottom, or from the top.
Another beautiful place to visit is the Ice Fields in Jasper, Alberta. Awesome scenery and breathtaking views.
Hi Becca, here I am again, another beautifil place is Cuzco-Peru. The most popular place there is Macchu Picchu, but there is lots of places you can visit too!!
Day 2 – Another place that I thought was so beautiful was in central Oregon. On the road between Spray and Mitchell, two very small Oregon towns, is some fabulous views of canyons, and in some places you can see almost forever.
My favorite trip has to be the one I won to the Bahamas…I had never been on a plane before and I had the impression of floating on clouds…then when I got to the hotel and the sea it was sheer delight…the food was fantastic, the water clear and absolutely glorious and being propelled by a boat parachuting over the sea just amazing…then came snorkling with the fishes of all colors, coral reefs…and of course basking in the sun…everything was just perfect…keep impressing us’ Becca, with all your beautiful creations…thank you…
Denise Trottier
Oh, my, thats a tall order. I know there are alot of super dreamy places in the world to go, but I haven’t been anywhere off the continent. I think dream place #1 would be Arizona. I had the privilage of living there for a year and loved thestarkness of it. You could just smell the beauty(or maybe it was heat stroke, LOL). Our first night there, we went for a walk. We lived about a block from the reservation and you could see for miles. We must have come out at the perfect time, because, there was the moon, sitting on the horison. It was so huge and alien looking. It was as if you could just reach out and touch it, it seemed that close. I’ll never forget that.
Hi Becca
this is me again, Marcia from Rio.
If you don’t know Paris, I would recommend it deeply.
the city is wonderful, it’s museums, parks, everything is very charming also.
It’s one fo the most beautiful cities on the planet.
Love
Marcia
I think one of my favorite places is Capetown, South Africa. Table Mountain, the ocean, the penguins, the baboons and you can’t forget the people. Thanks for the chance.
Just after we were married we went to a place called Point No Point at the south end of Vancouver Island. We had a small log cabin overlooking the ocean and it was so beautiful. I got to sign my married name for the first time in a guest book. 38 years later I was able to return and it is now quite a resort but they still have those books. I was able to find the book I had first signed. It was so neat to see.
becca a dream vacation of cause is in our National Kruger Park where you can see the Big 5 , all the animals and going there is very relaxing. best time to go is in the winter june/july/aug otherwise its just too hot.
Good morning,
Thanks, Becca, so very much for giving us the opportunity to win some yummy blog candy! Whomever wins will be such a lucky gal!
Today, I’d like to share another beautiful spot in nature. We were tent camping at about the 10,000 foot level on the east side of the Sierras. The air is so clean and clear. It was twilight and we had a small campfire going. All of a sudden, I heard a sound that sounded like bacon sizzling. I asked the others if they heard it. They got quiet and heard it, too. The sky was a darker night blue while it was a dark aqua about 1/3 of the way down, getting lighter at the horizon. Becca, out of the east, heading west, was a meteor! It looked about the size of a dime as it flew across the sky burning a bright orange/yellow. The sizzling we heard was that rock going through the atmosphere!
If ever you can visit Yosemite, or the Sierras, you will see the grandeur of John Muir’s valley. It is so heavenly, fragrant, and beautiful! The granite cliffs are unbelievable. I encourage you to add this to your bucket list!
Chris
Becca, I’ve read a few of the favorite places to visit and I guess I live there. I was born and raised about twent five minutes from the Smokey Mountains. They are beautiful especially with snow on them, which has been quite a bit this year. When i was youn my dad had a job that didn’t let us travel much and then I married and my husband worked at the same place so we still didn’t travel. I also cared for my ailing dad until his passing two years ago and still don’t travel. I’m at home in the beautiful “Smokey Mountains”.
Sandy
Becca there you go being so generous again!! Lets see, haven’t been to too many exotic places but here in Nova Scotia there are many places that will take your breath away. One of them is the Cabot Trail. It is a very long highway that takes you through the mountains along the oceanside in Cape Breton. Breathtaking waterfalls and cliffs along the ocean are so inspiring. Fall really is the best time to drive the trail though as the leaves and foliage change colors, the scenery just gets more vibrant! If you’re ever in Nova Scotia, I’ll take you on tour!!
One of the most beautiful places I have been is Virginia Beach. I absolutely love to see on our hotel balcony or out on the beach, and just close my eyes and listen to the majestic sound of the waves crashing into the shoreline. It reminds me that God is in control of everything! There is just nothing more relaxing, beautiful, and serene!
Blessings,
Pat
Wow more blog candy you are so sweet! Unfortunately due to alot of health issues I have never traveled much a few trips to Myrtle Beach is about it for me but oh sitting by the ocean there seeing God’s beauty is awesome. I truly wish I could live there. Not sure if I will ever get to go back or not but I have my memories
Hugs and blessings to you for all the beauty you daily bring to my life.
Day 2
One of the most beautiful places that I have been privileged to travel to was northern Argentina. Along the rural highways between Salta and Bella Vista are hills that have magnificent ridges of colors. These are ancient and untouched, as if God himself, reached down and scooped them into their position. The people were poor and humble. At one place we stopped there were darling children who came to our car with their little lambs. We gave them chewing gum, and they were just thrilled. I truly loved this part of the world, and would love to return someday.
Thanks for the opportunity to share these memories, and for your generous blog candy contest. You are an inspiration every day.
I covered New Mexico and my next best trip was up in the Smoky Mountains in Tennesse. It truly is magical and whether you backpack or just for for a dayhike, it is beautiful and well worth it.
So I’m a Newfoundlander…and I have to say that it is beautiful! I’ve seen it my whole life, so sometimes I’m immune to the charm that everyone else who visits there says it has…but believe me, some days the scenery just causes you to say “wow! God you are so awesome!”.
I am the one that told about a Carribean crusie we took for our 25th anniversary. My favorite island was Antigua. We drove up to
Shirley heights and looked down on English harbor with all
the yatchs. I think that is the most beautiful sight I’ve ever seen!
Another trip was to Bermuda for our 10th anniversary (almost 25 yrs. ago). Very interesting to ride a moped as the British drive. Trying to figure out what side of the road to be on was something,esp. when turning. Great people and interesting things to see. My daughter and husband’s honeymoon was there.
The dreamiest place I visited was Marble Falls Texas….but maybe that had more to do with the fact that if was my honeymoon! We ‘camped’ in our travel trailer next to a river with a beautiful view of a huge Christmas light display (that we toured one of the nights). We saw the same granite church (even the pews were made of granite) that my parents visited on their honeymoon. And we browsed through downtown antique and vintage stores–where I was able to finish all my Christmas shopping. A perfect vacation!
Hi Becca, Today I’ll tell you another spot that is Sooooo beautiful!
I live in Sequim Wa and nearby are the glorius Olympic Mountains.
A short drive to Port Angeles and then up a winding road that goes on for ages – rounding the last curve, and one feels as if one has reached the ‘top’ of the world! – its called “Hurricane Ridge”
It was a cold and frosty spring day – there were patches of brightly
colored flowers, patches of snow still clung to the shallow hollows,
and a few deer were grazing! A lovely sight at the top of the world!
Oh, I have seen all sorts of wonderful places on this earth – and there
are so many more!! I’m enjoying other peoples favorite ‘spots’
What a good idea this was!
Allison
The Bahamas is a beautiful place. The colors of everything are so vibrant, the water is so blue, and an atmosphere of total relaxation. When you see all the beauty of nature, how can anyone say there is no God? I really enjoy your work. Thanks for sharing it with us!
Wow Becca – once again you are offering some awesome blog candy – and I have a sweet tooth!
Orvil and I have spent alot of time traveling throughout the US and there is so much this country has to offer. Here are just some of my favorite places to visit – they are the jewels of the USA –
1. The drive along the California coast on Pacific Coast highway – this has to be in the top 3 scenic drives anywhere.
2. The beautiful southwest – including Bryce Canyon in Utah, Sedona and the Grand Canyon in Arizona and Santa Fe/Taos in New Mexico
3. Yellowstone – this is a magical place. Unfortunately most people just drive in, see Old Faithful, and drive out. The diverse beauty of this park is seen by staying in the park for several days and exploring the different areas.
4. The gulf coast beaches – just pick an area – any area and you won’t be disappointed.
5. New England in the fall – I grew up here and there is nowhere else to be in late September/early October.
I said in my last post that I moved from Utah to Florida and the reason besides closer to family is that is was one of the most wonderful places I had ever seen. The first time I visited Panama City was when I was 18. My brother had moved here 2 years before and my Dad had just retired so we came to see him and stayed for 3 months. We stayed in a little Mom & Pop motel on the beach, and I went to sleep and woke up each morning to the waves rolling onto the shore. If you have ever been to beaches in the Florida Panhandle you know that the sand is sugar white and the water is so blue. The weather was wonderful, we had snow back home, and here I was walking on the beach looking for shells and watching dolphins play. I was in heaven and I knew right then that I was going to live here one day. I didn’t know it would take me 23 years to get here, but here I am. If you ever get a chance to come this way don’t hesitate. you’ll love it.
HI Becca, since I have commented on where I have been I just wanted to let you know that I enjoy coming to your blog and seeing all of your gorgeous creations!! There are so many other places that I would love to see and hope I will be able to some day.
Today I’ll highlight some of the gorgeous sites I know of in New York State, not even mentioning New York City. I was raised in the SouthernTier between Elmira/Corning and Wellsville, in the worn down Allegany Mountains. Very pretty rolling hills, farm country, a maple sugarbush on a hill behind our home which we tapped every year. There are the Adirondack Mountains where we used to camp as children, fish, swim, and visit the dumps in the evenings to watch the bears scrounge. The Catskills where lovely scenery abounds. Watkins Glen and it’s impressive waterfalls and hiking trails; Letchworth State Park (aka the Little Grand Canyon of the East); the five Finger Lakes. I’m most familiar with Keuka Lake where grapes are grown and wines are made. And the Corning Glass Works and museum of Steuben County art glass. There is so much more to New York than New York City and I’ve merely touched on some of those I have first-hand knowledge of.
Oh My, I have enjoyed reading about all the beautiful places in the world! Yesterday I gave you mine….New Zealand and but next best is right here in the USA. We love the mountains and Glacier National Park is absolutely gorgeous! We traveled over Going to the Sun Road right after they plowed the snow in mid June. The waterfalls were full of the melting snow and the roaring rivers were so icy. A beautiful part of God’s world.
Today I will put in my 2nd most favorite place to visit and that would be Savannah , Georgia. It is on the coast and a beautiful cit. Go there as often as we can. Have a GREAT day everyone.
I think you have the sweetest blog candy! San Francisco is a wonderful place to visit.
I wish I could say that I’ve traveled the world and to many exoctic places. But I haven’t :o( But there are two favorite beautiful places I have been to. The first is Door County in Wisconsin on a crisp, fall day. The colors are exploding off the trees and the waves of Lake Michigan are icy cold. We stayed in a condo up on a cliff in Egg Harbor that overlooked the quaint little town–just my husband and I. I can still feel the calm, awesomeness of it all!!! And the second would be on Lake Michigan itself in a sailboat. It was a choppy, windy day. But out in the middle of the lake with no land in sight. It was a wonderful experience!!
Having another go at your lovely candy… here’s hoping !
Love, Alex
We enjoy going to Northern Minnesota. We rent a cabin and are surrounded by many pine trees and many lakes. We love the peace and tranquility and the boys like the water to fish and ski.
Another beautiful place is the Caribbean. The colors of the water are so beautiful and they’re so warm. And all the colorful fish that will swim up close to you and then quickly dart away. The islands are lush with tropical growth and colorful flowers. I hope to visit there again someday.
I am so inspired by your work. I love it all. Thanks for sharing.
My new favorite place is a cabin/home in the beautiful, tall pines of Flagstaff, AZ. I have always dreamed of a place to get away from everyday life and find the peace that comes from just sitting out in nature. This place is more than I ever dreamed of. I can sit on the deck and see a small lake and nearby park. My grandchildren came at Christmas and we all went sledding. We plan this summer to fish and camp out. Spending time with family makes anywhere seem like heaven on earth. I love being there and family makes it even better.
Another beautiful place is Old Quebec, Canada. There is a St. Anne’s Church that the inside is so magnificent!! It’s a healing church; canes, walkers, and braces hang from the sides of the church entrance. Breathtaking!!! Thanks for another chance for blog candy!!!
After reading a few of the comments Becca, I am sorry to say that I haven’t traveled much at all in my lifetime, but I live in the country (God’s country) and there is nothing more beautiful than in the springtime watching nature take it’s course. I love to watch the seedlings hatch and the flower buds open. So I guess I can say the most beautiful place I have seen, it right outside my door. I love at the base of the mountains on the borders of South and North Carolina and have an amazing view right here! Thank you for the opportunity and I so admire your work. Your videos are amazing and helpful.
On Monday some friends and I visited a local nature reserve.It was very cold, no snow but the sun was shining. Bluebells, Dog’s Mercury and countless other woodland plants were just peeping through the earth. The snowdrops were a sight to behold, like white jewels through the trees. Nine Buzzards were soaring high, calling to each other in a clear blue sky. Magical!!
Hi Becca, so you want to know about the dreamiest place on heart, search no more. It’s in the Bahamas at Castaway Cay, it is a private Island own by Disney. I went there while on a disney cruise 7 years ago, on my honeymoon. It was so romantic and everything was so beautiful, it was like a dream with the man of my dream.
Have a great day Becca and continue your beautiful work it is so inspiring.
Caroline from Quebec
Love to visit the Albion River Inn which is near Mendocino, CA. Quaint little cottages adorn the hillside where the Albion River flows into the Pacific Ocean. The rooms are furnished with comfortable chairs and ottomans, a fireplace, CD player, and no television. It’s so relaxing to visit there rain or shine. The bed and breakfast has a gourmet offering in the morning-enough to fill one up until early dinner. The dinners at ARI are awesome and a real taste treat. Lots to do in the area, too, but we just like to sit out on the deck, stroll the grounds and take pictures of the flowers, or take a nap. We just spent our 14th visit there and plan to go more times in the future.
Shirley L.
Roseville, CA
Natural beauty is one of my favorites, The bad lands, the Smoky Mountains and the lakes and forests of northern Wisconsin
Another great place I’d like to visit is Italy…for the structure the food and Hoping to see Andrea Boceli,a fav artist of my husband and I!
I can feel the love already!!
Since I don’t really travel much, I guess I will have to add Wisconsin on my list today. The farm land was so lush and green and everything was just relaxing and fun. Thanks again for wonderful inspiration and blog candy.
I am a lover of history- especially American. My husband and I finally took our 3 kids to the east coast for @ 2 weeks 2 years ago and we touched upon some of the most beautiful places I have ever seen…. We saw the American side of Niagra at night which took my breath away, Mystic Seaport, areas of Boston’s famous squares and so much more. I NEED to go back there and discover more of our heritage and it’s beauty. I grew up on the east coast but left as a child. I was awed by it’s beauty and grateful for the trip and hope to go back for more adventures. Thanks for making me go back down memory lane!
Hi Becca,
Today I’m thinking about Gatlinburg (hope I spelled it right). It was so amazingly beautiful walking through the wooded areas with the running water. I even saw a bear that had climbed a tree and was amazed at the people (with their small children) who walked right up to the tree. I was the one shouting, “Hey, idiots, you might want to watch the bear from your cars.” Some of those children may have looked like honey to that bear….or maybe they just looked like stupid people and the bear was amused. Anyway, Gatlinburg (spelling? – maybe I’m the stupid one for not using ‘spellcheck’) was beautiful.
Yeah! You are so generous. Good luck to your chosen blog winner. Thanks for all that you do for us out here.
My second most breathtaking place was Montreal Canada. I was so amazed at how manicured everything was and CLEAN, unlike the city I live in. The people seem to care about the place they live. Really, the landscape was not the part I would consider breathtaking, but the people there dressed in their native costumes (some of them). It was such a melting pot. People of all races. It was just amazing! Reminds me of what heaven is going to be like.
When we married, we wanted to go somewhere that most people wouldn’t pick. We both love to be outdoors, particularly the mountains. We chose Lake Louise in Banff, Canada. This is undoubtedly the most beautiful, pristine lake, surrounded by the Canadian Rockies. The lake is beautiful and clear, the mountains are truly grand, the critters are so sweet, hustling and bustling around eating and preparing their “homes” for the winter. But to be there and take in the awesome creation that only God could create is breathtaking. Just to sit and absorb all that God has made, to be a witness of his creatures and creation… It’s more than I can write about. It is a place where you can visit and come home new and refreshed and alive for the Lord.
I’m from North Carolina,so I will start at home. From the Outer Banks and their stately lighthouses,wild ponies and beautiful white sand beaches to the Appalachian Mountains with their snow covered peaks and sparkling waterfalls and everything in between,it’s a beautiful state. I’m a lucky girl to live in such a wonderful place:-)
Thanks for the chance to win the awesome blog candy!
Inky hugs,
Janet
Hi Becca! Another favorite vacation spot of mine is Marco Island, FL. Marco Island has beautiful beaches, wonderful resort hotels, fun water activities such as parasailing and jet skiing. You can even take a short daytrip down to the Everglads for a fan boat tour. Lots of fun for the whole family! Can’t wait to go back.
the most breathtaking place i’ve EVER seen is the Highlands of Scotland…it literally takes your breath away…the colours, smells, textures of the wonderful mosses and grasses that grow on the hillsides…i was born there and still have family there too…i always tell people that once you’ve been there it doesn’t just get into your mind, it gets into your heart…
Yesterday I listed Alaska as we had such a great time there. I think another favorite place would be Seattle. We were only there a couple of days before we set sail but, I loved that Pike’s Place Market. It was a gorgeous day to boot. Thanks!
A second place that I like is Ireland. I have been there once and I want to go back. It is many years ago that I have been there but I still can picture the mountains, the rivers and the lakes. It is so beautiful there, so green and peaceful (the places I have seen I mean). We stayed in Dublin, the big city. I don’t like citys because it is so full and busy. But we stayed in a hotel and booked different trips to see the nature and environment. One day we took a trip with a mini bus to see the mountains and lakes. The busdriver was in mine oppinion crazy because he drove so fast at small and bumpie roads, we couldn’t sit still on our seats. But the places he showed us where amazing. There was one lake that was surrounded with hills and the lake was so still and peacefull. It was so overwhelming. Later on we drove to a waterfall. That was beautifull. We stayed there a little while and just sat in the nearness of the waterfall and just look and listening. Yes, I want to go back!!
OK Thursday – where’s a wonderful place to go…..I spent a couple weeks in and around Mexico City – visiting all the old churches – sweet villiages and of course the pyramids (which are higher than the ones in Egypt – who knew!!) Really a fun trip
I’d also like to go back to New England, preferrably in the fall. I love fall colors. And I’d have to stop off in Lancaster, PA on my way and tour the Amish country. So peaceful.
Thanks for your blog.
Candy Meyers
There is nothing more glorious than to witness the neon pink reflection of a morning sunrise as it floats against the dark blue clouds which promises the storm has broken.
Hi Becca,
Happy , Happy, Happy! . Thats what I was when I visited Cancun Mexico. It is one of the most beautiful places in the world diving at the coral reefs. The water was so clear and this beautiful blue green color. I loved the beaches and the horse back riding for miles on the sand. This is a little piece of Heaven.
Always, Judy
One of the dreamest places I know of and enjoy is my yard! From the front, I can catch a glimpse of Pikes Peak – sun beaming down on glistening snow caps! In the backyard, my husband and I can sit in the hot tub at 10:00 pm and listen to the taps being played at Peterson AFB – the moon shining and the trees swaying with the tinkling waterfall. I love my backyard! And what’s better yet – I don’t have to spend money or travel to see it!
I live in Louisiana and I love spending a beautiful day touring Plantation Homes.
Wonderful blog candy! Thanks so much for the chance to win. I recently got to go with my husband to Colorado. We were able to go all the way to the top of Pikes Peak. Wow! What a view. It was majestic! I thought I would die on the way up, as I am scared of heights and the roads are sssooooo narrow and steep. But it was worth it!
I loved our trip to Alaska. Everyone was so friendly and made the trip just wonderful. We enjoyed the glaciers, the wildlife, native cultures, Anchorage, Denali Park, and so much more. Thanks for the chance to win this great blog candy!
My second adventure with Mom and Dad brought me to Hawaii.. absolutely beautiful, the beaches, the people, the tropical island was oh so grand. But Mom being Mom, had a great idea and decided this would be a good time for another adventure… Hey Manny she said, we are half way to Australia why not see if we can get a flight to Sidney. So dear ole Dad calls up American Airlines, and off we go.. (remember from Day 1 Dad worked for American Airlines so we always went stand by).. we get the next flight out and off we go first landing in the Figi Isles, and then Sidney. When we get there to our surprise Mom didn’t do her homework since it was a spur of the moment idea and Dad being Dad just went along. She forgot one important factor, we are coming from a tropical place so we had summer clothes, but in Sidney, the seasons are opposite, so it was winter there, cold was an understatment. So alas, we only got to stay for a day maybe two before he headed back to Hawaii since we didn’t have the proper clothes. But, for the one day in Sidney, Mom made the best of it making sure they took us to the zoo so we could see the Kanagroos & Kuala’s. We wanted to go to the opal mines and so many other places, but unfortunately we never went back, so hopefully someday, I’ll be able to continue the adventure where my parents left off.
Being a southern girl, I’d have to say that Charleston,Savannah and New Orleans are my favorite cities to visit here in the states. Abroad, I’d have to say the Amalfi Coast is the most breathtaking place I have ever been.
I love to go to Biltmore House in Asheville. I have a year round pass and go every chance I get. It never ceases to amaze me at the opulence of a vacation house! I have started taking my grandchildren and hope I can share my fascination and love with them. Love your card today. It is soo cute!
The most beautiful and breathtaking place I have ever been is Banff and Jasper National Parks in the Canadian Rockies. Such unspoiled beauty. We even got to stand on a glacier! I had never been thru the American Rockies and had to travel through them to get to Canada. The further north we travelled the more beautiful it got. I want to go there again!
Hawaii was an amazing place. We spent a week there some years ago, and every single place we visited was gorgeous.
I love to travel and have been to some really wonderful places. Since I was a little girl I was always fascinated by ancient civilizations and especially Egypt. I had the opportunity to spend time in Egypt and even though I had longed to go there, being there and seeing things like the temple of Ramses was still beyond my wildest expectation.
The people are wonderful, friendly, and happy. It was phenomenal!
Oh and Becca i went to the Grand canyon and stood almost all day it was a wonderful site to see. I was just in awe of the Glory of our Lord and Savior’s creating that pictursque in the earth. Still hoping to win.
I can’t believe I forgot to comment yesterday, sat here trying to think of a beautiful place then forgot before I went to bed!
I think that Iford is beautiful, Iford is near Bath in England and has old houses, a river, fields and woods you can walk though and an ancient bridge.
#2 I know you said you are tethered to home but I am actually a homebody who loves to be home. I homeschool my children so I am almost always home but love it so that is one of my favorite places to be. It may not be dreamy but it is home. By the way, I just love your sweet little Tilda card today. God bless!
Another place that is so relaxing to visit is the state of Tasmania- I’m sorry these places are in Australia but that’s the only places I’ve been-
Tasmania is a very slow state- I don’t mean that to sound bad but everybody there always seems relaxed and there never seems to be a rush to do anything or get any place. you just sort of flow- that’s the only way to describe it.It’s a great place to go to recharge yourself and come back to the hustle bustle of life.
What a wonderful place a hospital can be, when you’re given the opportunity of seeing your beautiful grandsons born into the world xx
Day 2 – Another beautiful place I enjoy is our couch. I love curling up and reading books to my two little boys.
Your generosity is amazing. Another favorite place was Colorado. Last summer we drove from Ohio to California. All the states had their own ‘take your breath away’ scenery, but Colorado was just lovely with the mountains and the river running next to the highway.
Hi Becca,
My 2nd favorite trip was to San Diego. I love animals and zoos and no matter how many times i go, there is always something new to see. I work a desk job and spend a lot of time sitting down. I loved being outdoors for 7 straight days and walking around enjoying the sights.
P.S. The coast of Oregon is very beautiful! If you ever get a chance to go, you need to speak to the locals to find some hidden jewels like Cades Cove.
Maui, Hawaii is another one of my places I like to think of as Heaven here on earth. I remember the first time I went (I’ve only been twice) I didn’t really look out the window on the plane, but man oh man when I disembarked what a sight to behold! The beautiful ocean air and the open airport give way to the lush green and the soft breezes, and then you look beyond and the mountains in the distance complete the beauty. We weren’t even at the beach yet!!! It is the sort of place where just living would be an adventure. We took the road to Hana and just the drive there was sooo beautiful. Words don’t do it justice.
Thanks for letting me share.
when I was young, we traveled a lot we would always go someplace different. Now grown up I appreciate it – I think the most beautiful trip we took was cross country – we had 5 kids so we camped our way across the States – we visited a lot of the National Parks – Yosemite National Park was my favorite – then again the Grand Canyon was absolutely stunning as well.
Thanks for the fun!
Sandra
does visiting your family in houston count. i just have not traveled much.
kay
The scenery in Hawaii is out of this world. Deep blue water and flowers that are so vibrant that they don’t look real!
Another place that i love going to visit is Hawaii… Its paradise !
Lushes greenery, warm waters and amazing beaches!
hugs
juli
I love the beauty of Yellowstone. There are a variey of geysers, the mountains and the awesome waterfalls that flow into Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River. I loved hiking the rim of this canyon and enjoying the beauties of nature.
Day 2-Longwood Gardens in PA is amazing, if you love flowers. Your blog is amazing too! I always love seeing your creations (like flowers blooming)!
best trip hands down was Scotland. I’d go back in a minute.
Hi Becca,
Happy Thursday! Another place that I visited that was been beyond what I had dreamt was Emerald Isle, North Carolina. It is an east coast beach town, with water clear and calm, the towns people kind, the sand clean, and the fishing fabulous. It is a place of great beauty and a real sense of serenity and peace.
Blessings
Back again …Your Tilda is beautiful, and the card sweeeet.
Another place that I enjoyed visiting was New Mexico. We did a drive of several states and I loved the change of landscape scenery in New Mexico.
About 45 minutes drive from me is a small coastal village called StMartin’s. It is set on the Bay of Fundy and seems almost like a step back in time. There are no grand tourist attractions or soft sandy beaches and maybe that’s why it’s such a well kept little secret. Walking along the rocky shore and searching for small gems of beachglass is one of the nicest breaks in a hot muggy weekend since the breezes that come in off the water are always cool and refreshing.
Last summer, my husband and I took our first cruise–to Alaska! We saw so many beautiful sights and animals that we were simply amazed. What a great trip.
One of the most beautiful places I have visited is the Grand Canyon. Even though I had seen pictures of the Grand Canyon many times, those pictures did not compare to seeing it in person. The canyon is breath taking and maginficant, and to think it was formed by such an awesome God gives me reason to pause and be thankful that He is in control.
I have never been to Yellowstone but I saw a show about it, and my son-gave me a beautiful book all about winter there. I have read and re-read that book several times. I long to visit there someday. In the winter would be nice. Perhaps one day of that. :o)
Well, Becca, I’ve never been anywhere much, but my home state of Louisiana has some really beautiful (at least to me) scenery and the best food you could ever hope to put in your mouth. The swamps dotted with cypress trees that are draped with spanish moss – just beautiful.
I LOVE GUAM. It has lots of history, and Pacific is a beautiful place to be. Also, shopping at outlets and all along the coast. There are waterfalls, surfing island boat tours, but best of all the people are wonderful. They are nice and sweet and very helpfull. I also got the best haircut of my life on Guam–than you Lynn! As far as I am concerned it is a must see before you retire.
Love that Hawaii. I can’t wait to get back there. It isn’t in my future right now, but I hope someday.
(day 2)
Well now – some place dreamy… The Grand Polynesian at Disney World on the beach laying on a hammock snuggled up with my hubby watching the fireworks
Hi Becca – yesterday I mentioned Florence – another place I’ve visited was Venice and that was fantastic. When I was very young I used to carry around with me a collection of ‘photos of Venice and always dreamed of seeing St Mark’s Square, not many dreams come true but this one did and will live with me forever.
Hugs
HW(UK)
x
Dreamy place # 2 for me is a sunny, sandy NON-crowded beach, such as Jacksonville Beach in Jax. FL. We visited a friend there this past summer and went to a private beach and what a paradise. I spent hours finding conches and beautiful shells.
Hi Becca.
How kind you are to give away those lovely prizes. Thank you so much for your kindness. Take care, ~Bonnie
I love Del Rio, Texas! Right on Lake Amistad and the Rio Grande. The water was crystal clear, the rock colors were vibrant and the sunsets were so beautiful. My parents lived there for a year and we all wish we could go back. It was kind of a small town but I would highly recommend visiting.
I live in Brisbane, Australia, my favourite place is called Golden Beach
at caloundra at the sunshine coast, love this place as you wake up and look over to the beach see the lovely plam trees and the water and people enjoying the beach I can’t think of any thing better than this. I wish I could live there.
My second favorite place is St. Thomas. We honeymooned there, and it was beautiful! I love the beautiful blue beaches. As far out as you can walk you can see your feet and the little fish swimming around them. just beautiful.
Alaska – The blue ice in the glaciers is beyond description and I haven’t seen a photograph that can capture the depth of that color. Try it!
The second place that I have visited that can be very beautiful…Orlando Florida, Disney World- is quite an escape! You can dream that you are in some exotic port of call and just be in Florida! It worked for me. It’s a dreamy place on a budget, and you can just visit the hotels for free and relax without having to visit the amusement parks!
Another of my favorite places I visited was Alaska. It is so different from the Midwest.
Ive been blessed to have traveled a great deal in my life. One of the most beautiful places was when we lived in Hawaiian. The Islands Coasts are lined with incredible beaches and gorgeous Mountains. Other most memorable places for me have included Acapulco, Mexico and the Bavarian villages of Germany & Austria. Living in Europe was wonderful as its full of exciting, rich History that gave us experiences of great diversity.
I would love to spend more time in the Pacific Northwest, particularly along the amazing coastline of Oregon and Northern California.
Always enjoy your blog! Our favorite place is Grand Cayman Is. The water is the most beautiful color . Hard to describe . Always my favorite place to go back to in my head.
I enjoy your blog so much!! I wish I wasn’t such a chicken when it comes to adding dimension to my cards.
My favourite place in the world to be is Newfoundland.. never been there, but that’s where hubby and I would love to move to, and it’s where my youngest will be attending university in the fall.
Day Two: Another beautiful place for me is Salzburg, Austria. One of the fun things we did was take the “Sound of Music” tour. I really enjoyed the tour. A beautiful city to see. Thanks for another chance to win.
The dreamiest place I have ever been is Iguasu Falls in Argentina. You would love it! It is in the rainforest and they have butterflies the size of saucers in the most brilliant amazing colors you have ever seen.
When the kids were younger we took a cruise to Aruba. We rented a jeep and went exploring the island. We stopped at a deserted the beach at the far end of the island to have our lunch. I will never forget watching them play and swim in the beautiful, crystalline blue waters of the Caribbean. Someday I want to go back with my DH.
I love to visit the Michigan Tech. (MTU) winter carnival. Their snow sculptures are amazing. They are often larger than your home and the detail is spectacular. I’ve seen chain link fence out of ice, full horse and stage coach in snow with ice trim, Castles, larger than life battle ship game boards. I know snow is not for everyone but it can be very interesting.
Another great trip and memory is the year we took my mpm to Myrtle Beach, S.C. so she could see the ocean. Me, my two daughters and my sister borrowed my brother’s van and away we went-what an adventure!! We have photos of mom, who has since passed away, wading in the ocean and writing her name in the sand. Quite an adventure for someone from the mid-west.
Hi Becca!
I am originally from New Zealand and came to live on the beautiful Sunshine Coast of Australia. We never have to go on holiday as we are already living on one of the most beautiful coasts in the world.
My DH and I did go on a trip to Frazer Island off the coast of Australia. The island is beautiful with the most awesome rainforest. The trees are thousands of years old. The island has amazing fresh water lakes where the Dingo’s hang out scrounging for food (not allowed to feed them). We had a picnic lunch by one of the lakes. A super day.
Hugs Marion
The most dreamiest place ive been, well i live in the uk, have never been abroad, so no exotic destination for me.
But i do have a special place to visit, after my now husband and i met (over 20 years ago) he took me to a tiny camp site (in the snowdonia national reserve, in wales, uk). It was 20 miles from the nearest civilization (a tiny little village, with a pub, shop and telephone box). It was spectacular, the peace and tranquillity were amazing. A tiny field surrounded by a range of snow topped mountains, with snowdon visible to the north and a bay in the distance to the west. We watched a gorgeous orange sunset across the bay and walked barefoot in the moonlight. cooked on an open fire and saw no one except each other for the whole 4 days.
i was swept off my feet and they havent touched the ground since, two wonderful sons and 17 years of marriage. O and we still go to that there every year, it holds just as much sentiment and awe for us now as it did 20 years ago. And now our eldest son has taken his girlfriend there too, lets hope it holds as much for them as it has for us.
tracie xxx
Well, last year I did my first overseas travel. Guess! I visited New York City and was something really great. A wonderful experience in my life. Can’t wait to go again.
Hi, about 18 months ago my daughter was getting married in Mauritius, so the whole family travelled there for 10 days. What a beautiful place! The white beaches, the clear blue water, endless blue skies, rainforests and waterfalls were just amazing and the locals were beautiful, warm, friendly people as well. The wedding ceremony was held in a white arbor on the beach, decorated with fabric and bougainvillea, and my daughter and husband walked towards us on a path covered with flower petals. I just cried and cried, it was so beautiful!
I am loving reading everyone’s vacation experiences.
Hugs
Marisa
A totally gorgeous tilda card today Becca – i really love this one its just beautiful.
A place i have ALWAYS wanted to visit is the Grand Canyon. It just totally sums up God’s perfect creation and wonder. I still havent got there yet, but as close as i have got (but still way off the Canyon) is a place here in Western Australia called Wave Rock – it is a large rock mound and it looks like a wave (obviously!!!!!) – but the size and colouring of the rock and the smoothness of it and how it is stuck out in the middle of nowhere (all farming land – sheep grazing etc surrounds it) – is truly amazaing and a sight to see.
One of my favorite places I visited was Alaska. It was wonderful seeing it from a curise ship.
I went to Toronto Niagara falls this is a very beautifull place to see, in the night time with the lights is just amazing…
Alaska! It’s just more beautiful than words can say between glaciers, wildlife & unique people!
Hi Becca,
I will continue on in my dreamy travels, this time to northwestern Wisconsin. Pattison State Park is located near Superior, WI. We camped there one summer. There were two sets of waterfalls there. At the largest one, it was so nice to sit on the bench along the trail near the base of the falls, and just take in the wonder and power of the water rushing over the falls. The sunlight shining through the spray of the falls, would send rainbows dancing through the mists. It was utterly beautiful. There is such a peace that comes over me when I sit by a waterfall.
Hi Becca,
As I said last time, I haven’t traveled much, but I can say my favorite place to be is home with my family, that makes me the happiest.
12 years ago I went to Guadalajara, Mexico…..What a beautiful city ! gorgeous churches, hundres of years old buildings meticulously preserved. the surroundings are unbelievable. we met lots of friendly people, I’m still in touch with some of them. They took me to a village up in the moutains called “tequila” it is the place where the tequila was born; all you can see is ‘agave plants’ what a view, beautiful ! it was a trip I will never forget.
I have to agree with Alex Niagara Falls on the Canadian Side is absolutely beautiful at night with the lights. Growing up in the area I realize now how much I took the beauty of the place for granted.
Hi Becca,
My husband & I don’t travel much, but another State that if really pretty is Pennsylvania. We have been there several times and really enjoyed visiting the Amish Country which is amazing. We toured areas of their culture and businesses. They are very talented and hard working people. They are very good craftsmen. We also visited Hersery Park and went one time close to Christmas and it was wonderful, ate too much goodies. We have alot of beautiful places to visit in our USA that we take for granted. Enjoy another day until tomorrow.
I won’t make five because I get my notes on digest and it’s always a day behind – bummer…but I’ll start with the Zugspitz – it’s the highest mountain in Germany in Grainau (Garmische Partenkirchen). When you are at the top they say you can stand with one foot in Germany and one in Austria. The view is heavenly – just below is a beautiful lake (Eibsee) – and if you look out across, it seems as though you can see forever in every direction. I’ve been there in summer, spring and winter – always beautiful. Alas my travels slowed quite a bit (better said – stopped) a few years ago when my mother’s bout with Alzheimer’s made it to difficult for me to be away just out of concern for her and my dad. But there’s a time for everything, and staying “grounded” had me where I needed to be at the time. As for not having time to respond to everyone, Becca – I vote for your continued sharing of your beautiful ideas and projects. I, for one, am happy just reading your blog, sharing our lives, dreams, creativity, etc with each other as we do, and enjoying it as we do so.
Hi Becca
Your blog and inspiration always inspire me.
I have in the last few years been fortunate to be able to see some of the world, though not USA yet…….. One memorable holiday was a visit to Paris for 4 days which my husband “gave” me for a special ?0 birthday. He just said one Saturday morning about 2 months before ‘Would you like to go to Paris for your birthday? I’ve booked it all up!
We went on the Eurostar (1st Class!) from London all the way to Paris ,no changes! It was so amazing ,the hotel was just by the Louvre which we visited, we walked all over the city and the weather was absolutely brilliant for that time of year.
On the Sunday afternoon,we landed up on this island in the middle of the Seine which was also a park. It was full of Parisian families either out for a walk with their children or having a picnic with their families. We had bought baguettes and had our books and we spent a very enjoyable afternoon being “locals”.
I am unable to sleep tonight, have enjoyed reading some of the other comments, just realised I have so much to be thankful for, even when I am feeling sorry for my self! Thank you.
Brenda
Becca,
Alaska was a truly beautiful spot. We took a ride in a 6 seater plane over Denali and it was a sight that I will never forget. There was even a small little cabin on a nearby peak that you could rent. That was a little much for me. I almost said I’ll stay behind when we had to put oxygen on since the cabin isn’t pressurized. The other highlight of the trip was flying in a helicopter and landing on a glacier to go dogsledding. We want to go back in winter for the aurora boreallis.
carol b
Hever Castle, outside of London, where Anne Bolyne grew up! Amazing! To think that history is still standing. We don’t have that in CA!
Always wanted to go to Holland-my mom was from the Netherlands.
Place # 2
Barcelona Spain. A truly global country: art, fashion, history at every corner in the city
I love to travel and would love to see more of our world. I guess the best place I have visited in my life is Jackson Hole, Wyoming and Yellowstone National Park. It is beautiful up there!
Day 2 of this “world traveler”. I have been on one big trip. On the way we stopped at Carlsbad Caverns. Absolutely amazing what nature can do. I was mesmerized!
Sharon L
One particularly neat place that I love to visit is the New River Gorge and Bridge in West Virginia. The bridge was, until 2004, the longest single arch span and highest bridge in the world. This river is SOoo misnamed! It’s acutally one of the oldest rivers in the world. The scenic beauty is indescribable and is best appreciated in a raft, or better yet, a white water kayak. The rapids, depending on the season and the amount of water in the river can run up to class V. It’s an exciting ride.
Linda in SC
It’s hard to pick, but I loved Yellowstone National Park with all the beautiful colors in the hot springs and the variety of wild animals I saw. Another place I loved was Assisi, Italy, a beautiful old town on a hill.
My second trip that I enjoyed was to Boston when I was younger and did some sight seeing around the city.
Becca,
Another beautiful card. Today, would probably be the snow covered mountains of NE Tn. that I can see from my kitchen window. But reading what everyone is saying about Maui makes me wish that I could visit that beautiful place.
Day 2. Actually one sight that takes my breath away every time I see it is when we start to get close to our home in the N. Georgia Mountains. When the land changes from flat to hilly and then to mountainous, my soul just seems to expand. I love to look up at the mountains and down into the valleys. I love the twisty, windy roads with unexpected views around each bend. All the trees, creeks, streams and rivers. I love to sit on my porch and watch the river flow past the house.
R/
Hi Becca
One of the most beautiful places I ever visited was a Butterfly Haven
Thousands of butterflies flying round, feeding and landing on you
(Seemed like angel kisses)
I guess God made them so beautiful because they only live for a very short time.
Hilda
I have been all over the world, but to me, my favorite vacation was a “we-cation’ in the Smokey Mountains of Tennessee.
We rented an old log cabin with a green tin roof nestled in the trees right on the border line into the Smokey Mountain National Park.
We did nothing on the vacation other then read the bible, talk, and sip coffee while sitting on the porch. It was awesome to just sit in that old rugged rocker on the porch in the early morning and listen to the birds chirp and the rain hit the tin roof and the mist roll by. We saw lots of deer, racoons and other wildlife. It was amazing.
Our vacations are always go go go , but this one had such a sweetness to it. It was all about taking it all in and not missing a thing of nature. God is good, and in the hustle bustle of city life, I often miss the smallest signs of his presence. He spoke loud and clear.
The more I think about it the more I am sure,the West Coast of NZ :)
Another spot that took my breath away was on the Cabot Trail in Nova Scotia. The road winds around a mountain off the coast of the Atlantic Ocean and there are various spots to pull over and park the car to take in the scene. At one point we stopped and looked and could not believe how beautiful it was. It was a hot, sunny day in July and the sun was glistening like diamonds in the ocean surf and the water was such a beautiful blue. Several birds were circling in the distance and then we saw two bald eagles slowly circling close to where we were standing and they landed in some trees half way down the cliff. It was incredible.
If you’ve not been to the Grand Canyon, you’ve gotta add that spot as a “Bucket List Visit!” I know it sounds trite, but when I visited with a couple friends some 20+ years ago, I just stood at the edge and kept saying, “WOW!” It’s SO breathtaking … and is on my list of things to do with my family now that I’m married and have a couple sons.
You’re an inspiration – thanx for that AND the t’riffic blog candy opp!
Today’s amazing spot…
Today my hubbie and I went to my monthly Dr appt.
As we sat in the waiting room it has full floor to ceiling windows and out the windows was a breath taking view of the sound…we watched water-planes take off and watched a rower in action…It was beautiful!!!
What was really amazing was to look around and see all the people in the room with there noses in a book or newspaper! While all that beauty was around us their choice was something everyday…go figure!
While at the Dr…I learned a bit of great news!!! The drug I take for chemo (which is a test drug) that has worked for me for 3 years…I am the only woman in the nation that it has been successful on! Praise God!
I’m afraid I don’t really have anything else to share on the topic but I hope you will let me enter again.
Becca, I love your site. My husband was born on the lovely island of Barbados and because of that we visit frequently to see family. The island is beautiful, clear blue waters, coconut trees and friendly people make this island a favorite for me. The food is quite good too.
I am amazed at the beauty everywhere – sometimes it’s in an expected, small corner; such as the tiny garden yards in Charleston and Savannah; or in a simplistic setting on the rolling mountain hillsides on family members’ TN farms.
For years I’d heard the song California Dreamin’ and it never meant that much to me. I was fortunate to take a trip to CA that included a ride up the Pacific Coast Highway, then through Monterrey, Carmel and the bay areas of San Francisco. When I returned home to FL I commented to a friend that now I know what it meant to be California Dreamin’! As a FL native, I’ve certainly seen beautiful beaches on the FL coasts – as well as the amazing turquoise waters of the Bahamas and the poverty living within sight of incredible beaches. I realized someday I really must visit every beach in the world and marvel at the wonder of their amazing surroundings and differences – from settings among the mountains and hills to the color of their sands and waters; and the people that inhabit them. I would love to visit the coastal areas of France, Italy, Spain, Greece… soak up the scenery and their culture… Wonder if that will ever happen…? (Sigh)
My place # 2 is the golden wheat fields of Kansas where I grew up. I really miss the rolling fields especially during a thunderstorm.
I answered last night that my own state Washington State was the best as it has so much to offer. Another place I have been to two times is Hawaii, Ohau I went in the early 70’s for three weeks my brother was living over there and my neighbor who I grew up with married a Hawaiian my brother called said he missed my peanut butter cookies and wanted some I said I would send him some he said no just bring them over he bought me a ticket so I made a bunch and went over. When I got off the plane I was loaded down with lei’s I could hardly see. Saw a lot of great sites and away from the tourist traps because of them living over there weather was great, people thought with me living in WA state that I this was my first tan ever..LOL. Beautuful greenery, flowers had a gardenia daily as its my favorite flower, enjoyed island food, waterfalls, beach and the people were awesome, love the music and just the laid back way of life. I went again in late 80’s for 3 months as my husband had an offstation job at the navy base. I got to take my two young teen boys and we had a great time bought boogie boards, played in the water daily saw sites and was so much fun saw Tom Selik (sp) and just got on the bus and went all over nice knowing you couldnt get lost …your on an island. A must place to visit.
hello again! Another beautiful place to visit is Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, especially in the fall with all the beautiful colors of the leaves. Taqhuamennon Falls is incredible and Mackinaw Island is great!! Hope you try it some time!!
Hey Becca, #2 entry…and another heartstopping moment for me…(since I don’t get to travel much) was when my now husband called me for the first time. I had seen him at church for a number of months, and he really never paid any special attention to me. So when he was scheduled for a back surgery, since I liked him, I made him a card that when given to him he loved! Evidently! He called me after he got home and said he wanted to seriously court me with marriage in mind!
Be still my heart! The rest is history!!!
Hugs!
BECCA BECCA FIRST OF ALL THANK YOU FOR THE CHANCE TO WIN ALL
THAT FANTASTIC BLOG CANDY. I SURE COULD USE IT. HAVING LIVED IN
MICHIGAN ALL MY LIFE I FIND THE NORTHERN PART OF THE LOWER
PENNSINULA IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACE TO BE IN THE FALL WITH ALL
\THE BEAUTIFUL LEAVES. YOU CANNOT IMAGINE HOW MANY COLORS THERE ARE. AND SOME ROADS HAVE THE TREES MAKING A CANOPY OF
BEAUTIFUL LEAVES. BUT THE PLACE I WOULD LOVE TO SEE IN PERSON IS
FIJI. A FAMILY MEMBER LIVED THERE, ALWAYS ASKED US TO VISIT BUT
WE NEVER COULD. AND SEEING HUNDREDS OF PICTURES GIVES US THE
WISH TO GO THERE AND SEE IT ALL IN PERSON. THE WATER, THE EVERYTHING IS MOST BEAUTIFUL IN A DIFFERENT WAY.
Another dreamy place to stay is Haceta Head Lighthouse B & B on the beautiful Oregon coast. A beautiful Victorian-style furnished Light Keeper’s house with gorgeous views of the ocean, claw-footed bathtubs, cozy sitting room with fireplace; included in your stay is an amazing 7-course breakfast! The actual lighthouse is close by, so you can visit it at night to see the strong beacon of light amidst a billion stars, then take the inside tour of the lighthouse during the day.
Dreamy!
Since my husband is from Venezuela, I’ve had the chance to go there and visit the beach. It takes about a half hour ride in a small boat in the ocean to get to the islands where the nicest beaches are. The water is amazingly blue/green and the beaches white. Since the beaches are lined with palm trees and, now it more recent years, cabanas, it is a great place to relax under the sun and enjoy the waves.
St. Thomas is another breathtaking place to visit. The color – sea green is what the water looks like – and clear. All I had ever seen was murky water nothing ever this crystal clear. Amazing. I hope you will get to visit some of the places you have dreamed about, if not, when you get to heaven what better place to be. Streets paved with gold, walls of jasper, gates of pearls. Talk about breathtaking!!!!!!!
I really haven’t traveled a lot; but for our 10th anniversary (30 years ago!!!) we went to Carmel/Monterey. It was so beautiful!!! We went on the 17 mile drive, to Pebble Beach, and just the whole area! It was breathtaking!!!
Thank you, Becca for all that you share w/us! You give us such inspiration and I’ve just fallen in love w/the Maggie stamps and Copics. Thank you!! God Bless you!! Carolyn :o)
“Oh, the Places I have been, Part 2”
Looks like I am just going to get this in under the wire. I was SO exhausted that I jsut wanted to go right to bed, but I forced myself to submit this entry. I only got a couple of hours of sleep last night and then I was away all day on our annual Pirate Treasure Hunt with participating scrapbook stores in the region.
I would say one of the dreamy places I have been is Hawaii. We were fortunate to travel there a few times, very inexpensively each time. One time we went with friends on their frequent flyer mileage and then they stayed with us at the time share we traded for. We were there when Hurricane Iniki hit, but that is another story. That was when they were filming Jurassic Park on Kauai and the island was hit very badly and caused a lot of destruction and problems for the filming.
The Big Island is very underrated. There is so much variety and contrast there.
There are 13 out of 14 of the world’s climate zones represented there.
It was such an amazing experience to go to Volcanoes National Park and walk on the different lava formations. Some of them looked like twisted rope, some looked like a smooth flow and others were jagged peaks.
We enjoyed visiting a black sand beach and a green sand beach (rare and hard to find).
We also enjoyed Kauai. Waimea Canyon was awesome- it was “the Grand Canyon of the Pacific”. We also visited Oahu Maui and Lanai.
There were so many things we saw and did that it is hard to share them all. The kids really enjoyed climbing up to the top of Diamond Head. The view from there was AMAZING!
There is something so special and magical about Hawaii. The scenery is amazing. The smells are exotic, especially the plumeria flowers they use in the leis. Learning about the history of the islands was fascinatiing. The music is enchanting and the hula dance is beatiful. Who knew that the different motions meant different words/phrases??
I’m going to call it a night. I think I did pretty good for SO not being in the mood to do this. Hopefully I can get a decent night’ sleep tonight.
Cyndee
Another beautiful place is Southern Louisianna where I was born –Lafayette and the bayou country. Beautiful trees hung with moss, gorgeous azaleas and camillas, special people and culture and wonderful food. Lot’s of history and great famliy memories there.
When I graduated from high school, my childhood friend, Beth, and I bought two month long passes on Gray Hound. We traveled from the mid west to Colorado, up to Canada, then west to Vancouver, and down the coast to San Diego, before returning home. The first time I saw mountains was unbelievable. From a great distance, I could see the mountains and it took forever before we reached the mountains, staying in Estes park, CO.
Banff National Park was also memorable.
Another unforgettable sight during that trip was looking out the back window of the bus and seeing a complete rainbow in the desert.
Another place/area in my favs to visit is North east Iowa, up into Minnesota – the rolling hills of farmland. During late summer into fall there’s the “amber waves of grain”, fields of green hay and corn, and animals scattered about. During late spring, early summer there’s all the baby animals frolicking about : ) There maybe other places similar to this. I like hills and mountains, a little 3D, a lot more than flat lands, “as far as the eye can see”.
How sweet of you to offer more candy!!
Many years ago I visited Banff and was absolutely blown away with the beauty of the mountains. In fact, it all looked so, um, almost unreal even though I knew I was quite sane! At that moment, I recall thinking ‘it’s just like a postcard – but I’m here standing in it!’. I was in awe of its sheer almost unbelieveable beauty. Still am, to this day :)
One other place that takes my breath away each time is Nova Scotia (Canada). As my Mom is from there, visits were the norm when I was younger, but it has been a long time… too long!
There is a reason why they call it ‘God’s Country’ and you’ll know why the moment you take your first breath of Nova Scotian air :)
Becca,
Well, I wasn’t going to enter into the blog candy, because I won some before. Besides, the last time you tried to ship something to me, the post office up here was less than cooperative with you over the phone. I still feel bad about that. However, I had to tell you about where I have been that took my breath away.
I have never been anywhere fancy, but I have been to the Atlantic Ocean at a couple of South Carolina towns many times in my life. I have to say, that just the mere sight of the ocean, takes my breath away everytime I see it. I mean, for the Lord to have made something so breathtakingly beautiful for us to look at and enjoy, is such a wonderful gift! When I haven’t seen it in a long time, my eyes tear up at first glance! We took my daughter to Myrtle Beach, SC a few years ago when she was 7. She had never seen any ocean before ever! She was mesmerized, her mouth flew wide open, and she just stared. It was one of the best moments in my life.
Hugs,
Lisa Atha
Holy Cow Becca…how will you ever read all these!! One amazing place I have been that took my breath away was Cape Leveque…north of Broome, Western Australia. It is a rugged spot with rich red rocks right down to the snow white sand on the beach and the most gorgeous turquoise waters. Absolutely idyllic and HOT! xL
FANTASTIC!!!!! Gotta love that blogcandy. I think the most beautiful places I have been had to be sailing out off the coast of Ischia and Capri in the Meditteranean. It is such a stark contrast from the Bay of Naples. When you look overboard you would swear you could reach into the water and touch the bottom, but alas it is MILES down!!!!! The water is the most gorgeous shade of azure blue and looks so clear and pristine. Quite a stark contrast from the Bay of Naples that is full of TRASH!!!
Becca you are the BEST – please keep inspiring us!!!!!!
Thanks for all you do for us!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sooooooooo Sweeeet!
I haven’t been to many places, but the most beautiful so far was Lake Michigan. It looks like an ocean.
We went wine tasting in Napa Valley and it was beautiful! We had a great time taking in the scenery and enjoying the wonderful wine! It was a memorable trip!
Becca, hmmmm…hawai?
Hi Becca,
I haven’t been to many places but I did have the opportunity to visit Machu Pichu with my mother and I have to say it is definitely breathtaking and has so much history and culture. It is also now one of the seven wonders of the world. Love all your amazing creations that just keep me coming back for more inspiration. Thanks!
When I was in highschool, my dad took our family on a trip to Europe and one of my favorite memories was in Italy. We were staying in a little villa on a hill with a vineyard all around and early one morning, I watched the sunrise. everything was golden and ochre and soft mossy green and far away, I could see the morning mist rolling over the hills with the pines of rome standing in stark contrast to the mist and the golden sunshine. It was positively breathtaking.
Quebec City in Quebec, Canada is a fabulous place to visit with the Old City quarters, the old fort ramparts and the Plains of Abraham where the opposing armies met. Lots of yummy local cuisine too.
Two places that ocme to mind are the BLue Ridge Mountains and Estes Park Colorado. In Ashville you can look out at the mntains and it seems they always have clouds engulfing the tops. When you drive through them the water trickles down the side of them. I’m not sure it matters where we go so much but how we choose to look at what we see. I think in our daily lives we sometimes forget to look around us and see all of the beauty created. I know I do.
Good Morning! A couple hours drive takes me to a small but fairly well known little strip of deep red soil called Prince Edward Island. I can get there by a very long bridge or a ferry ride, which is still my favourite way to get there. It’s nicest when it’s off peak season to me but it’s still fun to go over and see all the beaches in the heat of summer. With the bridge now in place we can make it a day trip but it’s still very pleasant to stay in one of the little cottages or B&Bs that dot PEIsland.
There is a home where LM Montgomery grew up and of course the ‘home’ of Anne of Green Gables’ but the best is driving along the shore and seeing all the fishing boats and the beautiful shorelines.
I live in the beautiful state of Colorado and there are many many marvelous places to see.But Alaska still tops the list for me.
When i was 17, (a very looooooong time ago) my first even holiday was to Rhodes in Greece, i thought i was in heaven.
Clear blue sky every day and blazing hot sun, what more could a 17 year old want, from rainy britain????
margaret – uk
I have to stay with my Ireland-theme and say that the Wicklow mountains near Dublin are so beautiful, beautiful forests, clear water, etc. Just beautiful!!
Day 3 – I will have to say Ireland, too. When I was young, I used to go every few years to see my family. Since my dad died, it’s too hard to go back right now. However, I do want my son to see his heritage someday. It would be beautiful to see the ring of Kerry in the south and the giant’s causeway in the north, again.
One place we enjoy visiting is Mackinaw Island in Michigan. A stay at the Grand Hotel is simply “grand” to say the least. We like to rent a tandem and bike around the island. Mackinaw Island is where the movie “Somewhere in Time” was filmed, starring Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour. As you bike around the island, there is a marker for the spot where the scene “Are you the one?” was filmed.
My husband had a business trip in Arizona and I was lucky enough to go with him. He had meetings a lot of the time, but we did get one whole day together, so we rented a car and drove up to Sedona for the day. It was absolutely beautiful! That’s definitely a place I would love to visit again!
Good Day Becca,
Day 3 entry would have to be Bermuda. My husband asked me to marry him there. We were on a cruise to Bermuda. The beaches there are just beautiful. A very beautiful, clean island. I want to go back again soon.
I always wanted to hike the Appalachian Trail, but my health won’t allow hiking the entire trail. So, we went to Hot Springs, North Carolina and I was able to hike about a mile of the trail. That section was breathtaking. Unfortunately, the little taste has me wanting more.
My once in a lifetime away trip to Alaska was wonderful and last year it turned into a second cruise. My daughter and I went on a second cruise and went to Mexico. But really the cruise was an extra because we wanted to take classes from Tim Holtz again and he was on this cruise. We also had the great opportunity to take classes from Wendy Vecchi which was another wonderful experience. Two great teachers. If anyone gets a chance to take classes from either of these wonderful people do do do ….do it. Mexico was wonderful too.
Day 3-One of my favorite places to go is North Long Lake in Brainerd, Minnesota. We always take the boat out onto the lake the evening of the 4th of July. There are fireworks going off all around the lake and when it’s a clear night with the stars shining and all the different colored lights filling the sky it’s beautiful.
Karen M.
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I am lucky enough to live on the beautiful island of Cyprus in the Mediterranean. For at least 8 months of the year we wake up to bright sunshine and blue skies. The views of the turquoise sea and the green mountains are quite spectacular. And the climate is wonderful!
We don’t need to go on holidays!
I went on a family vacation to Yosemite when I was about 10, and once more on a camping trip with a girlfriend when I was about 20. I would love to have the opportunity to go back there again. It’s a beautiful place.
DeniseB
Third beautiful spot is a “want to go there” Hawaii. I’ve never been, but the pictures and the witness of those that have been, sounds and looks so beautiful. And WOW to Carol Heads that is forunate to live on the Island of Cyprus!
This past sept, we went to the upper part of Alaska. It was so beautiful that you can’t even describe it. We were on the Alaska rail which was wonderful also. After the upper part we took a cruise back.
I also am a caretaker for a older relative.
Becca,
That is a generous lot of blog candy. It would be so exciting to win but I am afraid I never win anything. It is still fun to try. A beautiful place to visit is Banff National Park in Canada. Lake Louise has aqua water.
Happy Friday! Another beautiful place is the Redwood Forest outside San Francisco. I was there right after the rain. The smell was WONDERFUL.
Have a great weekend
Arlene
DAY 3 ENTRY I live in Michigan. I have lived here all of my life. Michigan is beautiful especially Northern area. The lakes,forests,rivers and waterfalls. I especially rememeber canoeing the Au Sable river. Just beautiful. The fresh air, peaceful sounds and eagles soaring.
Guess what my cousin just got engaged and is getting married in the Virgin Islands. Score a wedding and a vacation. We checked the website out and WOW… what a beautiful place…. I can’t wait to go!
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Good Morning Becca! I was a caregiver for many years, also. I am so glad that I can say I saw it through with much love. At times I had to live through the lives of my children and now, many years later, I find myself still doing the same thing, as I don’t travel much. My DD took a trip to Costa Rica a few years ago and brought me photos of her in places that I can only daydream about. Her standing in a secluded cove under a 100′ high waterfall is one of my favorites. The colors of the Rainforest, fog over volcanos, beautiful blue oceans and the plentiful wildlife graced this amazing place. Thanks again for the chance to win your goodies.
the grand canyon…
Niagara Falls. We took a long weekend trip there a few years ago in October. Was a bit chilly but still breathtakingly beautiful . Our first time there. We stayed on Clifton Hill and walked down to the Falls several times and did the boat tour etc. Drove all through the area too. Went to the butterfly sanctuary, flower clock. On the way home, we went to the American side of the falls and then drove home through NY and made a stop at Watkins Glen race track !! Lots of fun there too, some little race was going on and we were able to enjoy that too!
Choice #3 is La COruna Spain. My husbands family is from there and it is just beautiful. It is on the coast of Spain, right above Portugal. It is a big city, but still has beautiful beaches.
Thanks!
Strolling on the beach in Ocean City, MD is beautiful too.
My mom and dad had a home once with a big pool out back. Not the kind of pool you swim in but the kind that fish live in. They had it stocked with catfish and bass. You could go to the dock and stomp your feet and the fish would come up to be fed. It was fun to see all the action in the water. You could also fish but generally we threw them all back. They were like pets but not. You could also just sit on the dock and just ponder. Loved that place but my parents are getting older and couldn’t take care of all that land and had to move back to town. I really miss it.
Hmmmm, next up would be the mountains of TN. I live there presently, and in the fall, God simply takes paint cans of orange, red, gold and green and tosses them in the air! Breathtakingly beautiful~~It truly is a masterpiece.
Most of the vacations my husband & I have taken together have been in our own Washington state. We’re very lucky to be within just a couple hours of both ocean & mountains. One of my favorite places, amongst the many we’ve been, has been the northern beaches, where surf can be very rough & it is breathtaking.
And then there’s Banff, Canada. Nature at it’s best!
on our honeymoon we went to Hawaii. We visited 4 of the Hawaiian Islands. On the island of Maui we took The Road to Hana – it was not paved then – it was a beautiful journey.
Sandra
my next place to visit would be grand cayman. Both of my brothers have visited friends there and the pictures are beautiful. I love sunny weather and that would make this paradise for me.
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The southern tip of the Baja peninsula, on the coast between Los Cabos and Cabo San Lucas is gorgeous! It was there, sitting on the hotel restaurant balcony that I saw the most spectacular moonrise of my life. The moon was rising over the sea in the southeast while the sun was still setting in the west and it turned the moon a deep orange color. It was stunning. Later, once the sun had set, the moon turned a bright white that lit up a shining path across the sea. Wow.
I’m not much of a traveler except for the annual trips to a lighthouse my husband and I have started. We were married at the St. Simons, Georgia lighthouse so we go to a new one each year for our anniversary. We’ve been to Tybee, Hilton Head and St. Augustine. The view from the top of any of them is breathtaking. It is fun to reach each level and look out at the vast ocean.
Hi Becca,
I love the butterfly card. One place locally that takes my breath away is Sam Lewis State Park in Pa. It over looks the Susquehanna River and is just beautiful. Thanks for helping us to see and be inspired by the beauty around us.
Kim
Great blog candy only second to YOUR great projects. I was lucky and experienced a 1 1/2 year sailing experience with my husband. We stopped at many wonderful places but my favorite was Dominica – the people were friendly and the lush foilage of the rainforest was superb!
Hope I win – thanks Becca!
day 2 – my DH and I honeymooned at a smaller-but-t’riffic all-inclusive resort in Ocho Rios Jamaica and it was a little slice of heaven. We didn’t want the casinos and bar scene and if you too prefer the beaches, falls and lush vegetation … but close proximity to duty-free shops and tourist attractions, I’d highly recommend it!
Day three and another beautiful place to visit is the Black Hills of South Dakota. Plenty of wildlife, splendid scenery, and Mount Rushmore National Memorial. A lovely adventure.
Thanks for a third try. Another beautiful trip was are honeymoon to Jamaica. Hugs, Nellie.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder! I haven’t been far, but we go back to Gulf shores every summer. Not exotic, but the relaxation and fun memories make it our paradise.
I loved visiting Mt Rainier in WA state……..I can still see it every day as I bought a gorgeous photo poster of it and it’s hanging on the wall behind my computer!
I’m originally from the Niagara Falls area and moved away many years ago. A few years back we had the opportunity to be in Niagara Falls during the winter. It was spectacular to see the lights shining on the falls all surrounded by gleaming ice and snow. We found a little cafe and warmed up with delicious hot chocolate and sugary sweet pastries. We reminisced about growing up in the area, things that had changed, or not changed, and how differently the world looks through the eyes of a child as compared to those of an adult. Becca, thanks again for your beautiful ideas and inspirations that cause us to look back and think about our lives and the great memories we have stored up over the years.
Becca, I was truly blessed to travel extensively and I love it. One great place I actually lived was in Buenos Aires, Argentina and have had the opportunity to visit again just a couple of years ago. If you have ever been to Paris, that is what Buenos Aires looks like (except no Eiffel Tower- LOL). It is so different from the rest of South America and definitely worth the 12 hour plane ride.
One really scenic place I’ve been is in the Mayan Ruins of Chitzen Itza – The structures there are very impressive considering when they were built and the tools what were available at the time. That they’re still standing is amazing! Definitely worth a visit here…
Thanks for the opportunity to win blog candy!
Teri
i went to the mountains when i was a little girl it was really pretty.
When we were out west we also went to the Sequoia National Forest. The giant trees were unbelieveable. I would really like to see them again some time.
Wow! So many great places your commenters have visited! Another trip I really enjoyed was a cruise in the early 80’s. It was amazing! The ship had all kinds of things to do on it. Dancing, music, gambling, night shows & of course sunbathing (silly me thought I just had to be tan in my younger years). And food was everywhere! Our meals were included & believe me I ate & ate! I was young I could eat & not gain weight back then. :) Then we visited the Dominican Republic, San Juan PR & St Thomas. My favorite stop was St. Thomas, it was a beautiful place. It was a trip of a lifetime for me & one that I will always remember.
In my honest opinion any location you visit is absolutely amazing.
How about a trip to Colonial Williamsburg? The beauty for us was being immersed in the history of our country. We would gladly visit there again.
Today I want to tell you about Saskatchewan and is located in western Canada between the Canadian provinces of Alberta to the west and Manitoba to the east and just to the north of the U.S. states of North Dakota and Montana.I’ve heard it said many times that the land is as “flat” as a pancake. While that may be true in some parts of this wonderful province, have lovely shades of green rolling hills.
If you enjoy outdoor adventure, Saskatchewan was made for you. World-class fishing, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, biking, boating, camping, horseback riding, wildlife viewing – the list goes on and on. If you drop by, spark your imagination and enjoy the hospitality.
I was talking to my husband the other day and he reminded me of the time I went to Skyline Caverns in Front Royal Virginia and I was just in awe of its beauty and definitely an eye opening experience. It definitely takes your breath away.
Jasper Alberta is smack dab in the middle of some of the most awe inspiring scenery in the world. It’s one of my favorite places to visit.
DAY THREE:
Have you ever been to the Smokey Mountains? Aywhere you can pull off next to one of the mountain streams and just sit a while is “dreamy!” Those mountains are my “dream” destination!
Here I am again thinking about wonderful places I’ve been. Standing on a mountain in Colorado is an experience that I’ll never forget. The beautiful snow covered pines and twinkling paths remind me of the beauty of our earth and God’s gifts to us.
While we were stationed in The Netherlands my third favorite place to visit was a small place in Germany called Mauschau. It’s a tourist type village but as we lived close to this little village we learned all the in’s and out’s of how to get into this little town. It was picture perfect no matter what time of year you went. It had a beautiful little river that ran through the village, beautiful little church. Up on the hill overlooking the village was a castle that we use to scout around and everything was so beautiful. Whether you were seeing the overflowing flowerboxes hanging under every window, the beautiful fall foliage or everything covered in snow. Each little village has their own special pastries, breads, etc…. Well this one had several but my favorite was a type of cookie that was a ginger/molasses type cookie with chcocolate icing. I can still taste them.
When my husband and I were driving cross country, moving from Indiana to California, where I was raised, one of the places we drove through that was gorgeous was Flagstaff, AZ. Unfortunately we were unable to stop. But we have been talking lately about making a trip out that way. It made such an impression on us as we drove through, that we have this burning desire to return.
Charmaine
My favorite place that I’ve visited is Yosemite National Park. Standing admist all those redwood trees, and walking through one, was such a spiritual moment for me!
Traveling through the Cotswolds in England in the summertime, was a delight. The beautiful gardens, hanging baskets of flowers in the villages, an idyllic setting that I long to go back to.
Becca, one of the few cities I’ve visited and loved is New Orleans. That was long before Katrina, though. My son is a career Navy man and he was there as part of the new build and commissioning crew for a new ship. We went down for the commissioning ceremony and our hotel window overlooked the river. It was mesmerizing to watch. The people are lovely and the restaurants (especially the little mom and pop places) to absolutely die for. Riding around the outskirts you could see a lot of the very old homes and plantations which were very interesting. If you ever have the chance to go, DO!
Linda in SC
Hi Becca:
Thanks again for this candy. Yummy!
Today I am dreaming of the city of romance, Paris… ahh! would love to sit outside of a French bistro having an omelet, a French pastry and a glass of champagne!
One can only dream, right?
Thanks again!
Hi Becca. The third place I would like to share with you is Nova Scotia. The last time I was there was when I was 14. I have always wanted to go back once more to visit my grandparents’ grave. One thing I always enjoyed and still remember so vividly is the lighthouse at Peggy’s Cove. If I close my eyes I can still hear the waves crashing against the rocks.
If they aren’t closed (due to our sad economic woes) you should visit Karchner Caverns in the southern part of AZ, east of Tucson. A breathtakingly unique & beautiful view of Mother Nature’s beautiful work!!!
Okay, so one more place that is heaven on earth is Venice, Italy. I went there in college and would love to go back with my husband some day. The architecture of the city is simply amazing and the food was magnificent!
I haven’t traveled alot, but we went to Colorado Springs recently and I thought the mountains were so very beautiful. When we were on top of Pike’s Peak I thought I must of been as close to Heaven as I would get on this earth. I also thought it must of been a small taste of how God looked down upon this earth. Of course, I was also praying to get back to the bottom of that mountain, I was a little dizzy!
Becca,
This is Friday and my third day to visit your blog. Niagra Falls is such an awesome place to see. To stand and feel the vibration of the water as it goes over the falls, you can feel the magnificent power of God!
Jean
oh, lovely candy you have there
Day 3 – The view from Neahkanie Mountain out over the Oregon coast is spectacular on a clear day. It brings back wonderful memories of my childhood for me as well.
Visit #3……Another sweet memory was when my children were little and we would go to a lake in Rhinelander, Wisconsin.
Sweet memories……..like candy:)
Oh my goodness, my #3 should’ve been my #1 – but sometimes I forget:) In 19997 we had the privilege to go on the Holy Land trip. Walking ViaDolorosa to Calvary and proceeding to the Garden Tomb has to be the most touching experience ever. But better yet, the tomb is empty!
Thanks so much for the wonderful project you share with us!!! They are such an inspiration to me (and many other…I’m sure!!) Thanks also for the chance to win the blog candy.
Great day in the morning Becca! 889 comments. Amazing!
There have been so many places that I have been that are absolutely amazing. The best part about it though is that the company that I travel with is the best. I think that I could be anywhere and if I had my friend, I would be blessed.
My 3rd dreamy place is Kentucky Lake in KY. My father was born and raised in Kentucky and every summer we would spend two weeks there visiting family. And every year we would all go to Kentucky Lake for the day. My father and uncles would fish, my cousins and I would play and swim, and my mother and aunts would spend the day talking and working on hand crafts. At the end of the day, a fire would be built and the fish caught that day would be cooked, along with hush puppies. We’d have a picnic before packing everything up in the cars to return to town. I guess it’s a dreamy place to me because it brings back fond memories of my childhood.
Day 3 – another beautiful place is Twelve Oaks Ranch. It’s located in the hill country in Dripping Springs Texas. Its a pretty little ranch where we got married. A tone of beautiful memories were created there that day.
2 years ago we went to Las Vegas, we rented a car and drove to the Grand Canyon. We stopped at the Hoover Dam on the way, it was very relaxing and enjoyable.
Day #3… more breathtaking beauty… Another trip that until it happened I never dreamed I’d get to take was to Switzerland. We took a cruise on Lake Lucerne which is so beautiful with the mountains all around. And then the next day we rode the steepest cog railway in the world (so I’ve read) up Mt. Pilatus to experience a truly breathtaking view of the Swiss Alps. This world is filled with such amazing beauty!! I’m very thankful that I’ve been so privileged to see just a tiny portion of it.
Another place I love to visit is Brenham, TX during bluebonnet season, it’s really something to see. Thanks for sharing the (pretty in pink) magnolia my granddaughter loves pink!!
Have a great day!
O.K. – here I am today in Naples Florida on a much needed winter respite and just finished a 10 mile training run along the beach. Now that was an amazingly breathtaking!…and so glad to have the opportunity to be here!
Day 3 – Even though there are hundreds of places to visit throughout the world, we have found that some of the best places are right here in the USA. One of our “never get tired of places” is the National Parks. A few years back, we went to Yosemite for the first time. It was truly spectacular. Like most National Parks, you have to drive from point A to point B to see things. On one particular day, we decided to go to Glacier Point. Let me first add, that we had experienced a lot of snow and rain that Spring… anyhow….we turned to go up the road to the point and as we came around a curved section of the road…SUDDENLY, smack dab in front of us was the largest field that I have ever seen of the MOST BEAUTIFUL WILDFLOWERS… all kinds and colors. I was in such awe, it literally took my breath away. We found a small bare area and went and sat down in the middle of this field….it was such a feeling…….I can remember thinking “If this is this beautiful, what must Heaven be like” Again, another show of God’s creation… a time I’ll never forget
Hello!
Breathtakingly beautiful is quite a huge definition to meet – many places I can think of that were awesome or lovely or unforgettable – or even just beautiful. But breathtakingly beautiful – well there is one such place I visited that fits that discription – in fact, all of the above! :<)
When I visited France, I stayed with a woman in her home – a friend of the person (a French citzen) who I made the trip to France with. Because of the kindness of this lovely woman and her son, my friend and I were able to see many things and be included in many activities that normal visitors were not. I got to take part in the yearly car rally in Paris, visit many sites and castles, etc. But the highlight of my visit was the night at the Opera House in Paris.
That was breathtaking. That was awesome. That was lovely, beautiful and unforgettable. I have never in my life seen such elegance – such wealth – beyond belief. To walk the hall during intermission was an out of body experience for me. My hostess had so kindly lent me evening wear so I could attend as I had only my backpacking clothes. I felt like a queen sitting in the audience. The opera was Figaro and it was also breathtakingly beautiful. I will never forget it and when I look at the postcards and photos I can hardly believe I was there.
Wishing you a great weekend! Thank you for this chance to win such great blog candy!
Barbara Diane
Place 3. A wonderful place I like alot is my home. I live at floor 4 and I can see above the other houses. When it is not raining (not like now) than I can see very far. It is beautiful to see the clouds at the sky. At the site of my living room the sun goes down. So It is so amazing to see the sunset. Everytime it is different. In the evening I sit down on the couch with a cup off tea and enjoy the sunset. Most off the time,when the sky is very beautiful, I take pictures. On the other site of the house, upstairs, is my sleepingroom. There I can see the sunrise. That is also very beautiful. The sky can be very amazing here.
I am a Californian; I hate the earthquakes, and love the sunshine and weather. I live in the Bay Area, and while I don’t know if this is true of anyplace else on earth–this is one of the few places where if I drive 45 minutes west I reach the beach, if I drive 45 minutes northwest I reach the majestic redwoods, and if I drive 45 minutes east it is almost desert like. Forty five minutes south of us is pretty much the same, but I think you get the picture. This state offers beautiful beaches with gorgeous, and rugged coastline where one can see dolphins swimming and an occasional whale breeching. We have Death Valley and Disneyland. We have strawberry fields that go on like a blanket on the ground and grape vines that line the hills in rambling rows. We have Yosemite (I already mentioned in an early entry) and we have Big Sur. The list goes on and on. I love the state I live in.
My most favorite place to vacation at is Key West! Beautiful sunsets and just the best place to be. Fun Fun Fun! I’ve been there more times then I can count but never get tired of it. Great food great weather and great people.
I missed day 1 so this is my second entry.
We are very lucky in that we have done quite a bit of travelling – my second dream would have to be when we stayed overnight on Green Island off the north queensland coast of of Austrlia. The day trippers went home and about 30 guests had the small island all to ourselves, absolutley gorgeous.
Thanks
Lin
Day 3 – How I’m haveing problems since I haven’t been away much. When I was a child we went out west to the Rockies in BC, Canada. It was something to see the majestic mountains. Chris
My third favorite place, or maybe my first, not sure, is Isle Royale National Park. It is an island between Wisconsin and Michigan. It truly is perfect for backpacking, if you can stand the four hour ferry ride. I can, with a dose of dramamine. It is worth it!
Beaches are dreamy places to be; almost any beach can do wonders for your spirit. I have been on many sandy beaches in my life and have truly enjoyed them all. One of my most favorite sunsets was on the beach at the Sea of Galilee in Israel. Feeling the presence of The Lord and knowing he had been at the Sea of Galilee and that He created those sunsets just took my breath away!
Hi Becca, I remembered another place that I have been that I thought I would never see. That was Alaska. Eventhough I went in the middle of winter, it is amazing place! The scenery is spectacular. I even saw a frozen waterfall. some of the ocean frozen. The Northern Lights, and even a moose that came right up to the houses andeven decided to lay down and we were able to take pictures of it so close (not too close) and it didn’t even mind us being there.
Have a wonderful day!!
Today my mind goes back to July 3, 2006. We are in the small village of Zermatt in the Swiss Alps. The entire town is car-free with transportaion by foot, horse-drawn carriage, or quiet battery-operated vehicles. The town is also known for its alpine rescue service, “Air Zermatt”. Our plan for the day was to take the Matterhorn Express cable cars, gondola, and 200′ elevator to the top of the Little Matterhorn rising at 12,780 ft. The last climb is via stairway, and brings us to a 360 degree view over Switzerland, France, Italy, and some of the biggest mountains in Europe. We are higher than the highest mountains in Austria and New Zealand—BREATHTAKING!!! So here’s the story–after 2 hours, we were ready to descend, and the elevator broke!!! About 45 people were stuck on the top of this HUGE rock! Climbing down was the first idea by Zermatt rescue teams, but we got a free ride in Air Zermatt–or should I say, dangling 90 feet BELOW the helicopter as we swung over glaciers, rock and ice! Unbelievable, we were harnessed in triangle-shaped ‘diapers’, 4 people at a time, and pulled off the landing into mid-air! The landing was as easy, on our feet, PLUS, for our troubles, we were given a coupon for a free hot cocoa! Hubby wanted a t-shirt, and soon after we arrive back in the US, I had 2 made…”I Survived the Matterhorn, July 3, 2006″ with pictures of our rescue on front and back. We will never forget that day–it was a vacation of a lifetime. I wish I could show you the pictures and movies–!
With only 2 days left to talk about dream destinations, tomorrow I will list some of my favorite places closer to home, and day following, places we would love to visit some day.
Have a great day!
The mountains and streams I have been privileged to see here in the US are on the top of the list for me. Such serenity and peace when walking through majestic mountains while hearing the surrounding wildlife and the gurgling streams! To me that is serenity at the level God desired for his creation to enjoy at all times. There is no better place, in my books, to rejuvenate the soul than to slip away to a mountain cabin with lakes and/or waterfalls and let the stress fall away. So beautiful and peaceful! We have been to many locations like this in Oregon, Missouri, Tennessee, and Oklahoma.
Yesterday I told you about Hanalei Bay on the island of Kauai. Today you need to hear about Ke’e Beach (pronounced like the letters K – A). Ke’e beach is at the end of the road. Once you travel through Hanalei you’ll just keep going until you can’t go any farther. If you do, you’ll end up in the Pacific! When you stand on Ke’e Beach and look out over the ocean, you feel like you’ve reached not just the end of the road, but the end of the world. It’s an amazing feeling. The waves are breaking on the rocks and the warm water rushes over your feet and they sink deeper into the sand. The palm trees to your back are at an angle like they are reaching out to the ocean. They gently sway as the breeze blows your hair. You look to your left and there’s the Na Pali Coastline, (one of the most amazing things I’ve ever seen). If you are adventurous, you can hike a trail that leads you along the coastline. The only way to reach Na Pali is by foot or by boat. Since Ke’e is on a point at the top of the island, you don’t have anything to the right. But if you turn around to your right, the beach wraps around the point of the island. You can walk around the point and see Hanalei Bay in the distance. If you’re smart, you bring your lunch along and sit on the beach and enjoy the solitude while you eat. Tomorrow I’ll tell you about all the other little stuff on Kauai. Until then, aloha.
Hmmm, Hawaii, Switzerland, where else have I been. We took the kids to Missouri when they were younger and had a fun camping trip and saw the sites of St. Louis. The zoo was fun and we rode to the top of the arch. The view was spectacular but I’m slightly claustrophobic so the ride up and down wasn’t pleasant for me. LOL! We had a great time there though. Happy weekend to you!
The only other place I’ve really been was Disneyland in Ca. It was nice and I’d definitely do it again, but I’d make sure I saw more of Ca while there.
Another place of beauty is Hawaii! All the islands are so different; each with their own unique charm. My fav was Kauai…lush vegetation, gorgeous beaches, and so very quiet.
My husband and I visited friends in Guatemala, Central America. We had a wonderful time and saw some wonderful places. The views at Lake Atitlan were just exquisite! The sky was so clear and the clouds so low we felt as though we could reach out and touch them.
It is a very colorful country, from the landscape to the people and their had made handmade textiles!
The dreamiest place I have ever been to was Hana on the island of Maui in Hawaii. It is absolutely gorgeous. It is not only beautiful but quiet and serene! Gorgeous waterfalls and beaches. It is also not overly developed or populated.
A few years ago I went to Bar Habor Maine and stayed at Bar Habor Inn. Just gorgous. Walked along the water, into town. Went to Acadia Park,ate lunch at Jordon Pond. Lobster soup and rolls that melted in your mouth.
Another place that took my breath away was West Virginia, we drove through the montains in late May a couple of years ago …. what a gorgeous place. the view took literately my breath away.
thanks Becca this is therapeutic ;-)
Hello Becca.
My third favorite spot is almost anywhere on the island of Oahu! I love all the islands I have been to, but Oahu will always be my favorite. It is everything from lush and tropical, to almost desert like, and everything in between. Ilove the diverse culture too.
Okay, my second favorite spot is a toss up between Venice and Capri (must be something about the Mediterranean,lol). The scenery is spectacular and food was great too.
I have to say that Niagara Falls is spectacular. It is an unbelievable feeling to take the Maid of the Mist boat ride that takes you right up to the Falls.
Truckee Tahoe ( Lake Tahoe) Near the Nevada end. My Aunt and two cousins made it possible for the vacation of a life time for me. Being house bound most 24/7 this was the most beautiful, breathtaking and spiritual place I’ve been in a long time.
The home they rented was just about Mountain top high up in the Sierras over looking a majestic valley filled with pine trees and pine cones nothing like I’ve ever seen. My cousin took me all around site seeing and I have some of the prettiest photos that will last me forever.
Just being on the deck over looking the valley from the home was all I needed, it gave me an over whelming and peaceful feeling that could have melted my pain away.
Early each morning I had the chance to see the Buck, Doe and fawn usually daily while enjoying morning coffee from the deck.
Beautiful, heavenly and it renewed my inner being.
Enjoy!
Another AMAZING place is Africa. We did a family trip there for game drives. Seeing all the animals in their natural surroundings instead of a zoo was stunning. Watching them interact with their environment, other animals & each other was incredible.
Our favorite moment was watching a lion chase away 2 cheetahs from a potential meal. Our driver, who had been doing game drives over 30 years had never seen that happen. Even he was amazed.
Yes, we did lots of shooting but just using film. With 5 of us shooting we have tons of photos, each one a wonderful reminder of the kind people & stunning adventures we experienced. ~C8>
Along the banks of the Mississippi river in the fall when the leaves are changing color, is one of my favorite places to be.
There is a place not too far from where I live that I love to visit. Before my husband had to go on dialysis we would hook up to our little camping trailer and go to “Maggie Valley NC” for 3 or 4 days during the summer. I hope to start doing that again this year during the warm months, even though we could only stay Sat. & Sun. I hope that he will feel up to it. I can see that he has had to slow down a lot this past year and can’t do the things that he once had the strength to do. He encourages me to do the crafts that I love to do such as scrapbooking, card making and etc. he has even started to make a few cards himself. I worry about him but at the same time I know that God has a plan for all of us.
Thank you for allowing us to have a chance to win the Blog candy. You are a blessing.
I haven’t been too many places, but anywhere around a body of water with birds nearby is peaceful.
Thank you Becca for the opportunity to win some goodies.
My most amazing journey was to Bhutan, a small kingdom in the Himalaya mountains, near Nepal and Tibet. I was there for two weeks as part of a non-profit group that does reconstructive plastic surgery in developing countries. I myself am not a doctor or nurse, but assisted in the recovery room under nursing supervision.
How I got to Bhutan is a long stroy I’ll condense here. The physician who heads the non-profit, Surgicorps International, was my husband’s physician. Blair died in October of 2007 of long term complications from a spinal cord injury he sustained in 1975. Dr. Demos, the Surgicorps founder, added years to my husband’s life through numerous skin grafts, muscle flaps and other surgeries.
I wanted to do something to honor Dr. Demos and my husband, so I signed up to go on a mission. One of the highlights of my journey was trekking to Tiger’s Nest monestary and scattering some of my husband’s ashes after a Bhuddist prayer service in his honor.
My husband was an amazing man, and the light of my life. This was a journey of the heart.
Day 3- Alaska was beautiful, breathtaking, intimidating (the mountains). Love your blog.
I wish I could say my travel was like #926, but I could only imagine. My mother’s people are from that part of the world.
Anything and everything in Southern Utah! One of my most favorite places is “Red Canyon” near Bryce. It is so beautiful with the red hills and green trees. Do you remember making sand castles and letting the wet sand drizzle through your fingers? Well, that is what some of the rock formations look like – amazing! Also, on the roadway, there are two rock arches that you drive through, which is so cool. My husband likes camping in and around the mountains of Southern Utah, which he has aptly named “God’s Country”.
Western Canada is such untamed beauty. The colors of the rivers and lakes are so intense. Thanks for another opportunity to win some goodies.
One trip my husband and I made was to China and Hong Kong. I am very interested in the history of different countries and this was sure interesting. We visited many historical places while there and the shopping in Hong Kong was great !!
I went to Quebec City ,Canada for my honeymoon. It is lovely, we stayed in a small chateau with a little balcony overlooking the cobblestone road. It was very quaint and almost France-like. Most of the shop keepers spoke french, but also had a smattering of english.
Great memories!
Oh goodness to pick only one place is a hard thing to do. I think my favorite though is Parley’s Canyon in northern Utah. I remember going there as a child with my parents and went agin a few years ago and it was as wonderful as I remembered it being. But that said my favorite place in the world is right here at home with my husband and other family nearby. The older I get the more beauty I see in my own daily life.
I want to thank you for your web site. It is wonderful. You have become my inspiration! Thank you so much for all of the beautiful cards you share with us. Bless you!
Such a long way to go down with all these comments.
Another beautiful place, hmmmm, Stourhead in Wiltshire, gorgeous gardens, river and bridge, seems to be a theme here so far!
Cazzy x
The Grand Canyon! Its awesome beauty is beyond compare! God’s good!
i love to be around water and always have. we lived about 5 miles from a lake and i would ride my bike there often in the summer. i would hang out for hours just watching it go over the damn. when i got older i made a few trips to niagra falls. there is a restaurant on the canadian side that is right where the falls falls. it’s enchanting to be there and watch it. i have gone many times day night winter and summer and it always has the same peacefu effect on me. there is a veiwing spot there too and the water appears to be just flowing along. then you look below as it crashes off the rocks and it’s not just flowing. the sound of the surf and the sunrises at the beach are always wonderful.
Sitting in summer in the garden of a thatched cottage in England, eating scones, jam and cream.
The next place I would love to visit is the Charleston NC / West VI area. I understand there are some beautiful old plantation homes that I would just love to see.
My 3rd favorite place is right where I grew up. You know what they say…you never know what you have until it’s gone or until you leave it . As I said in my 2 previous posts I moved to Panama City Florida 12 years ago from Ogden Utah. I moved here because I had family here, I had visited many times and loved it. But…..there is no place like home. Utah has the most beautiful sunsets, the sky is orange, red, with purples and pinks. In Florida the sun sets so fast, in Utah the sunset last for hours. The summers are hot and dry, but if you go up in the mountains the temp drops by 25 degrees, in Florida it’s hot and humid no matter where you go. There are so many activities, river rafting, biking and hiking trails, great campgrounds. If you are an outdoor person this is for you. I miss the seasons, I miss Autumn the most, all the colors changing, the crispness in the air. Utah has the best snow in the world, so if you’re a skier, snow boarder, or just some want winter fun go to Utah…….. go to Utah in any season you’ll love it. I’ll be a Ute forever and Utah will always be my home.
P.S. I said in my last post to come to Panama City……come between October & March….unless you love hot and humid.
Germany is also very beautiful. The countryside, dotted with ancient towns & castles wa pretty amazing, though cold even in July!
Another one of my favorite places to visit is the Rockie Mountains in Alberta /BC The air is so crisp and clear and the scenery spectaular.
Marilyn
I would like to tour the California wine country!
Day 3 – The Riverwalk in San Antonio! Such a cool place! Loved all the little restaurants and seeing all the diferent buildings along the river! Very lively and colorful!
I love the beaches in Maui! It’s so much fun snorkelling with the turtles and fish!
Well, I really have to say at this time in my life…the most favorite place I’ve been to is my craft room. Sounds cheesy maybe but to me it’s a place that I can go to to get away from the day to day challenges in life and just escape into the world of creation. This place is especially important to me because my husband built it for me. He supports my craft habit and always looks at everything I make even though he probably isn’t really that interested. I have friends over to crop and sometimes people stop by just to see “the room” that they’ve heard so much about. I feel really lucky to have a room that I can escape to and a hubby who supports my joy! Thanks for providing the opportunity to win some supplies that I could pack to take with me on my next trip to my room!!
Okinawa, Japan will be on my list to go back to. It is beautiful and everywhere you turn there is a beach.
Becca, I have to go to the dentist, just watching your candy makes my teeth hurts… Can you tell how bad I want some of that candy…lol!!!
Niagara Falls. I remember going there with my roommate and her parents my first year in college. I was a poor, lonely freshman, many miles from home and a few days early and they took me with them and paid for everything. I remember riding the “Maid of the Mist” and looking up at the awe and splendor! I remember going back a few years later and seeing the colored lights on the falls. It was absolutely breathtaking. What an awesome creator we serve.
I would love to visit island of Hawaii – maybe someday.
One of the most amazing sights that I’ve ever seen is the Northern Light that could see from my own back yard. Incredible
Friday, and 3rd. blog on dreamy places…..
Had an opportunity to visit Weed, Ca. on a trip to Portland, Oregon years ago.
Was pretty much a small farming/rural area near the border of Ca. and Oregon, but what a charming area. The home we visited was an old farmhouse style with a second floor. The home was set in the middle of a meadow and there was a wood rail fence the length of the property. My mind flies back to this peaceful spot when stress creeps in and I find the stress slip away on the wings of a butterfly in that meadow.
Post #3…The third prettiest place is the Great Smokey Mountain……breathtaking…..
Day 3. Lets see where shall we go today, Becca? How about the Grand Canyon? It really is an amazing sight! All the different colors of the rock and just the shear size of the canyon, the mind almost can’t comprehend it. But just as amazing, at least to me, are 2 other National Parks that are relatively close to the Grand Canyon. I’m talking about Bryce and Zion. In one you look up and up and up, in the other down, down, down. They tend to be much less crowded and yet are every bit as awe inspiring. The thing that I can’t get over is the color of the rocks. So much color, so many layers. So much time and history that all those layers represent. To think of all the things those rocks have witnessed.
I’m noticing a pattern to the places that I’m picking. While I’ve seen some impressive, pleasing, even beautiful architecture and other man made things, the places that I really remember and cherish are all works of Nature, not Man. Tomorrow we’ll go to one that is both ~
R/
Day 3: One of my favorite places is Whistler/Blackcomb Mountain where the Winter Olympics were held this year!!! I have skied there for over 30 years and the beauty of that location is breathtaking!!
Another wonderful place in China is the Great Wall. Going there is walking on history. So incredible. I was able to visit the restored and unrestored sections. Both are incredible in their own way.
Traverse City, Petoskey, and South Haven are all towns in Michigan that I would love to spend more time visiting. Beautiful shore lines overlooking Lake Michigan. One Dec. we were staying at Petoskey and our view was of the harbor – a snow storm started to come in and we were in awe of the sudden ‘denseness’ of the snow which blocked the harbor lights and light house,and then , in 5 minutes – everything was clear. This happened all afternoon and evening. It was beautiful, but in the morning we left Petoskey with 9″ of snow on the ground. Still in awe of those towns.
Day Three: Another place I loved is Lucerne, Switzerland. We took a boat ride on Lake Lucerne and also on the boat was a couple that had just been married. They along with their wedding party rode the boat around the lake. What an experience. Go there someday if you can. Thanks again Becca for the chance to win. I love looking at your blog everday.
No. 3–A few years ago, we went to Syracuse, New York to visit my Brother and then went to Niagara Falls–what a beautiful site to see. When you see such breathe-taking views such as there–you stop & thank God for all his marvelous works. If you ever go, it is prettier on the Canadian side. Be sure to take the ride under the falls where you go out in a boat. Be sure to cover with the plastic rain wear to keep the mist from soaking you–you will still get wet but will have a wonderful time & laughter. I am looking forward to sharing another day tomorrow. Later !
For our 40th wedding anniversary we were treated by our daughter to a stay in a lovely resort in the Adirondack mountains of New York. It was a former Rockefeller “camp” and our suite was a very luxurious converted boathouse that sits over the lake. It was a wonderful gift.
carol b
Hi Becca
I have always wanted to go to Disneyland.
I love the Disney films and would be thrilled to go there.
Hilda
Hi Me again, My third favorite place to vacation was Aruba. The beautiful beaches, sand, sun and water. I just love the water.
It is a small but beautiful island! We got to go there because my husband won a contest. What a great prize.
For my third dreamy day, I’ll tell you about another favorite place we go. That would be another state park in Wisconsin: Kohler-Andre State Park. It is located on the shore of Lake Michigan in eastern WI. We visit Kohler-Andre’s sandy beaches every Labor Day weekend. We stroll the beach, have a picnic lunch, and set up our lounge chairs on the beach. Lake Michigan is such a big lake, that when you look out over the water, it just seems to go on forever. We bring along a book, our sunscreen, and just sit watching the people, the boats, and the seagulls winging by. There is a campground there, but as yet, we haven’t had the opportunity to camp there. There are sand dunes there, and there’s a cordwalk through the dunes that you walk on, to preserve the natural area of the dunes. You can reach the Nature Center either by taking the cordwalk trail, or by way of the beach. The Nature Center has habitat displays, nature activities for the kids, and interesting displays of local and lake history. This Labor Day weekend visit is usually the last hurrah of our summer, but is always a special time for us.
Here is my Friday comment:
Another place that I would love to revisit is the Black Hills and Mt. Rushmore. With all the “touristy” stuff aside, this is really beautiful country. On the drive up to Mt. Rushmore, they was a spot where you could see the monument between the trees and it was just awe inspiring. Also there I saw my first little prairie dog towns–oh how cute.
Camping up high in a mountain in Colorado by a clear, beautiful lake!
I can’t wait to read all the responses – great idea, Becca! My #1 most beautiful place…. right here on Kootenay Lake, British Columbia, 90 mile lake surrounded by mountains/glaciers etc in the SE area of the province. This morning I crossed the lake on N America’s longest free ferry ride, and for 35 minutes all I could do was thank God for such an amazing world, and that I get to live in this part of it for a year or so. Check out my website for some links to photos. TRULY spectacular!
My third dreamy place is one I can visit every day. I live in an area with rolling hills and just past our place where the road turns is a sandy road so narrow that most of the time 2 cars can’t pass. There are large oak trees that grow over the road and a short distance away are a stand of pines. If the wind is blowing just right the wind blowing through the pine needles makes the most amazing music. If you get a little depressed or at a loss for stamping ideas it is the best place to go.
Rome, Italy – the basilicas, the Vatican, art, architecture… breathtaking. Hope to see the rest of Rome someday…
#3 I haven’t done it my have heard others who have taken land & sea cruises in Alaska. They say it is wonderful. God bless!
hi becca!
well one of the places that i will like to go back is garmish in germany i was there a few years ago and I love it there where so much flowers and there is so many places to visit like the castles and the mountains
take care God bless!
Oh, Becca! Thank you so much for all that you do and for this opportunity to win candy!!! I’m new to truly following blogs and participating and would LOVE to have my 1st win w/you!!!!
Another place we went that is so beautiful was Tennessee!!! It’s so gorgeous!!!!!!!!! Hugs, C:o)
If you haven’t been to Hawaii, you must first go to Honolulu, Oahu.
It’s touristy but there’s lots to see and do. There are lots of beautiful beaches, everything is always green, and the temperature is usually constant at 25 degrees Celsius.
Thanks again for the chance to win!
One of the most beautiful sights I have seen is putting into the bay at Santorini, Greece. The water is so blue and to look up at the cliffs and see the white washed houses with the bright blue shutters, well – it just takes your breath away.
Donna C.
Hi, Becca, I was just thinking earlier today about my family trip to Hawaii 10 years ago. We went for a wedding and it was such a beautiful place. My four kids are almost all grown and my husband and I would like to travel different places. We haven’t dreamed of any particular place as yet.
Thank you for sharing and giving us all another chance to win some great things. You are so inspirational with your work. One of your projects recently made me think about sending out Easter cards to celebrate Christ’s resurrection just as I send out Christmas cards to celebrate His birth.
Thank you and God Bless!
Mary
Although I’ve been to Venezuela with my husband and seen the gorgeous beaches, I would love to see Angel Falls even more. I’ve seen pictures and the view of it is breaktaking, can’t even imagine the view from the top of it, which you can only get to by plane. Wow, the beauty of the highest falls in the world (3212 feet) is just beyond words.
“Oh, the places I’ve been, Part 3”
My husband and I were fortunate enough to take a trip to Turkey for our 25th anniversary. We were able to get some AMAZING airfares and we were using a certificate for a free week at their Marriott (from accumulated frequent flyer miles from my husband).
Istanbul was such and AMAZING place to visit. It’s the only city in the world to span two continents. Part of it is in Europe and part is in Asia. It was mind boggling to think that we were seeing sights from the BYZANTINE era!!!
We saw the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapy Palace, a underground cistern from Byzantine times, the Spice Market and many other interesting sights in Istanbul.
There was such an exotic feel to the place. It was a very interesting place to visit.
We were also AMAZED by the travertine pools of water in Pamukkale. The white cliffs made you think that you were at a ski resort. But they were really terraced pools of warm water that slope gradually down the hill. We started at the top and then walked downhill wading through the pools as we went. Some of the pools were fairly hot, others were warm and still others were on the cool side. It was such a unique experience.
Another AMAZING spot in Turkey was Ephesus. There were a lot of biblical connections. It was inspiring to think that was where Paul read his letters to the Ephesians. We saw the spot where John the Baptist was buried and the spot where another disciple was martyred. We also saw the location where Mary was supposed to have lived out the end of her years after John the Baptist took her there to live.
We saw the famous library (front) in Ephesus. We saw the excavations where some of the wealthier people had lived. It was SO unbelievable that you could still see the paint of the frescoes on the walls and the details of the mosaics on the floor. They were in such AMAZING condition.
Cyndee
I have always wanted to take an extended tour of England and see all the places I’ve read about in books!
The country of Turkiye is phenomenal!!! The country is filled with so much history and to actually climb into rock caves where Christians hid from persecution during the time of Paul was AMAZING!! To actually stand in those caves and see the original wall paintings of Christ and the Trinity will just leave anyone breathless. Then to go south and be on the beaches where Cleopatra and Mark Antony met in secret- Truly remarkable. What a beautiful land just filled with so much history and still within reach.
Hiya Becca,
today is about a trip to Turkey, we went in 2000 my husband and me, our very first trip abroad, and the best bits where the underground caves people used to live in. very scary and claustrophobic.
We also loved the place where Cleopatra and Mark Anthony sunbathed.
Stunning views .
Margaret – UK
Another place I really enjoyed was Japan. I got to see the big city of Tokyo as well as some of the countryside. The people were gracious and the food of course, was delicious and the culture so interesting. I’d love to go back again someday.
I love to visit gardens and parks we are very lucky here in the UK there are plenty of them. We live about 2 hours drive away from Kew Gardens in London and we love going there, it’s definitely one of our favourites. I love the smell of the old fashioned English roses you can’t beat the scent -it takes me anywhere.
Lin
Becca,
One of the DREAMIEST places in the world, is right here in the USA, it’s the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco at night…OMG, there is nothing like it, SOOOO romantic and such a spectacular sight to see!
I grew up in California, unfortunately, I haven’t gotten to go there in a long while, I miss it terribly, I hope someday you’ll be able to go and see this splendid city with all its wondrous sights, sounds and smells!
It’s exactly as Tony Bennett describes it in the song “I Left My Heart in San Francisco”!!!!!
I’ve seen some absolutely gorgeous places in my travels, but one of my favorites was right in my “backyard” growing up (well, about an hour away, but out west that’s nothing!). Multnomah Falls outside Portland, Oregon, is just stunning. There are lots and lots of other falls in Oregon to visit, too, making the scenic route very tempting, indeed! =D
Just sitting on the shores of Lake Superior and watching and listening to the waves as they crash over the rocks…and looking for agates! sUSAn
There is a little place I always enjoy going to…or back to! Growing up I spent a lot of my summers visiting with a very sweet aunt and my cousins. It was a little area known as French Lake and every afternoon we would walk along a cool shaded mossy path through the woods and come out on a beautiful lake sparkling with sunshine which we had to ourselves! Wonder if that little strip of beach is still there?
I’ve never been, but I would love to go to Australia. I have a friend who has been and the pictures are just amazing
Hi Becca! Happy weekend. I think there are so may beautiful things right in front of us every day if we just take the time to see.
Happy weekend.
Arlene
# 2 for me would be to go to Ireland to spend 2 to 3 weeks and tour as much of the island as I could What I did see in a Day and a half was absolutely wonderful and the people were lovely !
# 4 for me is the chance we as a family took to go to the Grand Canyon. My 68 yr. old dad was living with us at the time. Ok, this was not romantic, but it definately took my breath away. And to see my dad enjoy this with his 8 yr. old grandson was something else! God is AMAZING! His creations are something only He could dream up! Becca, I love the way you tie your bows and cannot figure it out. Are you thying them around the ribbon that runs the length of the card (as in sweet magnolia on Thurs. blog)?
Day 3 for me, the saga continues. I took the adventures from my parents and did it with my own family. When my children were little we never told them we were going somewhere we just put them in the car and went telling them we were going on an adventure. When my oldest who is now 19 was in 1st grade, we decided to go to Disney World. My youngest who is now 16 loved those matachbox cars and never went anyplace with a car in one of his pockets. So we had our bags packed and the boys wanted to know why we had luggage (I live in an apartment building) so I told them we were bring our winter clothes down stairs to the storage lockers. When we got down stairs, there was a limo in front of the building. So my youngest got so excited that there was a limo out front. (the driver was in on the gig and we even requested that he had McDonald’s shakes in the car for them).. so I said can we peek inside the limo. So he said yes, then I said can we take a ride. Again he said of course. So we piled into the limo and he said where would you like to go. So my husband said how about we go to Kennedy Airport and watch the planes take off. That was our adventure to Disney, my children never knew we were going until we actually arrived. It was our first family vacation, but not our last. We tried to make each one special since we didn’t know if it would be our last family vacation since my husband has MS and we never knew if he would be able to travel again. I miss those adventures, just popping the kids in the car and going it never mattered where we would go, we just went and they knew it was someplace special when we told them it was an adventure
One of the most inspiring places I’ve been is Ellis Island. I thoroughly enjoyed the time spent there learning how our ancestors arrived in this country. I most enjoyed the small vignettes showing the personal items people chose to bring in their trunks–a family Bible, a wedding dress, etc. It was quite moving.
day 4-I would have to say being out in the woods before dawn (remember I’m an outdoors girl!). Hearing the animals “wake up” and seeing the sun rise is truly awesome. You have to realize that the God of creation made this all for “me” to see! Thanks for your great blog.
Hello Becca,
me again, just leaving another comment for another chance on this terrific candy!
Love, alex
Back again for day 4! Several years ago we spent a week in Vancouver, B.C. We did a lot of the usual “touristy” things for the first few days (bus tours Stanley Park etc) but by the end of the week were taking full advantage of their incredible transit system. The cost was very reasonable and you could go to so many places between the Skytrain, the transit buses & the boats. We had a ball exploring the city.
Hi Becca just leaving another comment. I haven’t been many places but I would love to take a train ride out west to the National Parks.
The Finger Lakes region of New York State is absolutely beautiful. The rolling hills, the beautiful lakes (which according to Indian lore were formed when God laid His hand on the earth – hence, Finger Lakes), the friendly “locals”, great food and wine.
I love, love, love Hawaii. Wouldn’t want to live there because there aren’t many stamp stores, but love to visit.
Another WOW place for me was when we were in Glacier Bay in Alaska. The Glaciers are really blue. I had my binoculars in hand and as we were riding (cruise ship) to the bay – there at the water’s edge next to the trees, was a red bear, just walking along the edge of the water. I could see through the binoculars that he was really big and a beautiful cinnamon color. That was as stunning as the Glaciers.
Hmmmm, day four. Today would be the Turks & Caicos islands. Water there is the most beautiful shade of turquoise. When I went, it was not a tourist attraction-very much a pristine place~~I hope tourists have not commercialized it too much, it is a wonderful place to see.
Day 4 and another pretty place to visit is Nebraska. Few places to see are the Meridian bridge over the big Missouri river, Niobara state park and also the Chief Standing Bear Bridge by Niobara,NE. Beautiful places and very nice friendly people too.
Oh my.. Becca everytime I come to comment, this Blog candy makes me drool :) Hawaii would be in my dream list to visit .. and live!! :))
another of my favorite places close to my heart is Wild Wonderful West Virginia–I was born and raised, until teenager, in the mountains of WV and there is no place more beautiful!!! in the spring when the leaves are budding out or the fall when they are changing colors–I go back once a year for a family reunion but I could easily find me a cabin in the woods and join a book of the month club–well more like a week club–LOL and be in “Almost Heaven”
Hawaii. My BFF & her husband went there twice & when we scrapped her photos I feel in love with the beauty of the isands. Seeing Hawaii though their photos was just breath taking.
Day 4 – Gatlinburg TN – How could it be anything but beautiful sitting at the bottom the Smokey Mountains!
Becca for my honeymoon i went to Niagara falls and it was beautiful and I even went under the falls in a boat. I was a little afraid but i was safe with all the people on the boat but it was nice to just walk along the falls. I love the scencic views of God’s glorious works in the earth.
Good Morning Becca,
The place I’m going to mention today is Paris. I went there for the second time in April with my three sisters. We had a great time. Family bonding in a beautiful city. Life is good!!!!
The easternmost tip of Cape Cod in the Provincelands. With the dunes of Cape Cod behind you and the vast sweep of the ocean ahead of you.
Love your card for today!!! Love that paper…and that cute MS border punch!!!
I LOVE JACKSON HOLE, WYOMING!!!!
Day #4
I think that another favorite place of mine is in the Pocono mountains of PA in the autumn. That is my favorite season and the colors of the leaves changing can take your breath away. The quiet in the woods is so amazing, that you can hear the slightest rustle of the leaves. That is peace and serenity to me. Thanks for allowing a daily entry!
Day Four: Long Boat Key, Florida
Nothing better than to laze around on a beach all day surrounded by blue, blue, water and white sand. When I’m stressed I close my eyes and remember what it was like just to lie there with the sun warming the sand, and listening to the waves and calls of the gulls. WONDERFUL!
I went to Singapore on a trip with a choir. It was unbelieveable. It was so clean and orderly. It was wonderful how well kept all the public areas were. I wish everyone cared about their environment as much.
The most recent place I’ve visited that was absolutely gorgeous was in CA. We visited my SIL so we checked out a few beaches. The sand just glittered as the water receded. It was so calming.
I remember my parents taking me to Willamsburg Virginia as a child. It was such a great experience. We watched how they made horseshoes and how they lived back in the day. It was a very nice learning experience.
I love your work. You are truly amazing.
When I saw Disney World for the first time (I was an adult) it was magical to me. I had always dreamed of going to Disneyland when I watched the World of Disney every week on tv so to see all the cool things in person was eye popping to me.
When I checked in yesterday I told you about Ke’e Beach on the island of Kauai. Today I’ll take you to the south side of the island where part of the shore line is lava rock. As you drive the highway to the southern part of the island, there’s a beautiful tree lined section of road. The trees make a canopy, or better yet, a tunnel for you to drive through. If you’ve been driving in a convertible, the shade is cool on your skin. You drive out of the tunnel and a bit further down the road is Koloa, a little town with quaint shops. You can stop and shop a bit, getting Lambert’s ice cream as a treat. You continue driving south to Poipu. Poipu has a shopping area where you can get a Puka Dog and fresh squeezed lemonade. It’s a Hawaiian hot dog. And it’s delish! Then you venture on to the beach. There’s a park where you can sit and watch the kids playing or you can enjoy the the warm water yourself. Because it’s the south side of the island, the surf is very gentl compared to Ke’e beach. Occasionally there will be a sea lion that makes its way onto the beach and you can watch it for a while. If you didn’t get a Puka Dog, you can go across the street from the park, and up the stairs to a great open air restaurant, Brennecke’s, that overlooks the park and beach. Or you can wait until dinner time and eat at the Beach House which has the best views of sunset. But it’s just after lunch and you continue on around to the Spouting Horn. The Spouting Horn is part of the Spouting Horn Park where merchandise vendors line the area and you can find some fun gifts and some serious jewelry. The Horn itself is very interesting. The shoreline is all lava here. There’s a shelf of lava with a hole in it and as the waves bring the water rushing in it makes a horn sound right before the water shoots up through the hole in a 50 foot plume. As you are waiting for the next burst of water, you look around at the other side of the walkway and in the water, if you are lucky, you might see a sea turtle. I’ll finish up tomorrow with the tour of Kauai. Aloha!
We went up to The Colorado Rockies last year, oh that was so wonderful.
We took a picnic lunch and eat our lunch at the top of the world!
It may sound silly, but one of my favorite places is the Magic Kingdom in Disney World. I’ve always loved it, but ever since my husband proposed to me next to Cinderella’s castle, I can’t get enough of it! Disney will always have a special place in my heart!
Becca,
Thanks for the yummy blog candy offer. How I would love to receive it. A lovely place to visit is Nova Scotia, Canada. It is full of natural beauty.
Mary
I would have to say the Grand Canyon. I had always thought it was a beauty to behold but I had only seen it in pictures until we visited it this past last year. It was breathtaking to say the least. Never mind it was windy and a little cold, we enjoyed it tremendously and took lots of photos. I want to go back and visit again.
Wow, winning your blog candy is going to be like winning the lottery LOL.
So in keeping with the question you asked, another dreamy place would be the US Virgin Islands or another island in the at area. I LOVE the beach, though I usually fry every time I go (very pale skin). But to sit on the beach, watching the blue/green water, with a cold beer in my hand, oh that’s the life. :)
Smiles~
Marilyn
A couple years ago, I got to get away with my husband for a weekend business trip to Orlando Florida. We stayed in a real nice motel, paid for by his company. I got to eat beautiful meals in a nice atmosphere. There was a beautiful park across the road. I was able to sit in quiet and read while my husband went to his business meetings. Maybe part of what made it beautiful was being ale to have a break from my much loved children, ages 3,5,6,and 7. But it was also nice to be home!
We had a chance many years ago to go to Bermuda. While I can’t say it was the most dreamy or beautiful place I’ve seen, the water was the most beautiful color of aqua. Not blue or green, or dark, but clear, cool aqua. It was so nice. It was an interesting place and we had a great time, but the water is something I’ll never forget. Thanks for another chance to win, Becca.
I can’t think of any other amazing places I’ve been really, other than Universal Studios….some of the rides and attractions there were pretty amazing! (I’ve led a sheltered life haha)
Grateful for an other chance at that lovely blog candy. We had a great time in Newfoundland a couple of years ago. Hugs, Nellie.
Another place that is beautiful to visit is the Mall of America! I had such a wonderful time visiting this mall during a Stampin’ Up! Convention. There is something for everyone there! As of yesterday, thanks for this opportunity!
I’ve already told you about my visit to a great place and as I haven’t been to the places on my wish list, how about a place I want to visit? My mom was telling me last night that the seascape in Virgin Gorda literally took her breath away and she isn’t the type to say that unless it is really true. I’m not much for the water but I’d try snorkling just to see that!
This is my second or third entry and I hope I am doing this correctly.
Late at night, when the sky is clear and the wind is a soft warm breeze, I like standing outside and looking at the stars while talking with God.
Good morning Becca,
One of the dreamiest places to see, in my humble opinion, is the Anderson Valley in Mendocino County, California. Beautiful scenery everywhere you look, mountains, vineyards, small farms. Peaceful, close to nature. Like Napa or Sonoma Valley, only better.
Thanks again for the opportunity to win your wonderful “candy” and for sharing your gorgeous cards!
Barbara in SC
I have been to Nova Scotia – and once we passed the border into Nova Scotia (yes we drove from SC to Canada!) it was beautiful. No more billboards and commercialism! Just gorgoues green valleys, beautiful waterways, and Prince Edward Island was so pretty! Maybe I’ll get to go back someday.
I think we have some of the most beautiful places right here in the good ole USA! All I have to do is look out any of the windows of my home here in PA and voila, some of the most beautiful places – beaufiful woods, an open field, a small trickling steam! What more could anyone want? My second choice – Ft Lauderdale. My husband had a confence to attend in Ft Lauderdale two years ago and I went with him. I had a wonderful, relaxing time – walking, reading, doing some hand quilting – time to do some of MY favorite things while he was in meetings and then, enjoying our dinner and evening time together. (Couldn’t take my stamping things along – bummer!) Can’t wait for another conference!
One place I really enjoyed when I was growing up was Palm Island. It is a small island off of the West Central Florida. It is like a resort but you can’t drive there. You are taken by boat and stay in these apartment like rentals. On the island were pools, a restaurant, and the beach which is really why you are there. It was great. God bless!
We went to Paris and really enjoyed the museums and the shops. The prices were astronomical!
This is my Saturday entry.
Today’s lovely place is the beach. Living on a farm in the Midwest for most of my life I was thrilled when I had a chance to go to Laguana Beach in CA for business. We had rooms right on the ocean during a whale migration time. What a thrill to see them out in the ocean. That is a sight I will never forget. The city is like a high end artist colony too, just very interesting to visit.
many years ago my daughter and i travelled to Europe (she was 11 years old) it was amazing to see how OLD so many of the building were, we loved visiting many castles.
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3rd Time posting. I also like to visit Phuket in Thailand for a beach holiday, but I still think coming to United Arab Emirates would be a great experience. You can even come and give us a lesson or two. Let us know the destination you think would be great for you, after reading everyone’s idea of a great place.
Hugs
Bekka, I might be disqualified for this answer – it’s one of those destinations that means more to the individual than to others. But as I pondered your question and thought about my life and travels, the one moment that popped into my head as being the most astonishingly wonderful moment ever was when my daughter was graduating from college. I traveled 3,000 miles to Boston for the big week – and we connected by cell phone and met a the front door of the college bookstore. When she came up from the subway, she looked so beautiful and so poised, so confident and happy . . . she was all grown up and an amazing woman. In that instant, I’ve never seen anything that made me so full of emotion. I started to cry – filled with pride and joy! I’m tearing up now just remembering the day. Thank you for allowing me to share this memory. Thanks, too, for bringing it back to the surface.
Hugs!
I love visiting any of the keys in florida. It is so relaxing to look at the ocean. When you are driving down to key west, the water is on both sides. It is so relaxing and beautiful!
I was fortunate enough to be able to take a little vacation to Cabo San Lucas with two special girlfriends. Beautiful place, fun companions. We had so much fun. Saving my pennies to go back someday!
Victoria, BC is truly a beautiful place (near Vancouver, home of the 2010 Winter Olympics). Went to Victoria for my honeymoon and then back again to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary. Beautiful scenery, Buschart Gardens, whale watching, horse and buggy rides… Wonderful place to visit.
PS: LOVE looking at your cards. Candy for my eyes.
Another place I absolutely love is Maui. The beaches are gorgeous! Becca, this is such a fun way to make comments. I have loved to read others favorite beautiful places to visit.
being an uninhibited traveler, i’ll go almost anywhere, eat almost anything and so off we go. we are in korea and go with a group of adult students to i believe po hung to see the seascape. we get there and learn of the history see their “duck boats ” and have a relaxing time. then it’s time for dinner. so i’m ready. then they say we are taking you to a place where you can get a ” real american hamberger.” we will go have sushi. we said we would join them but they were so pleased to find a hamberger for us we didn’t want to disappoint them. so here we are at a seaside restaurant on the korean shore being served an american hamburger. life is good. our food comes and we take a bite and both of us are plesed. it tastes just like a hamburger. now , we had been in korea for awhile and know that nothing is as it seems so we begin to take a closer look at the hamburger. to our surprise it was ham, fried egg, cabbage, cheese, and some kind of red sauce that tasted like cocktail sort of. who would have thought that combo would produce an “american hamberger”? it was good and very surprising to us. seaside, fellowship and friends … who could ask for more.
Happy Saturday Becca! Your blog candy give-a-ways are so much fun to enter. The fourth place I would like to tell you about is Epcot. Though I am a big Mickey lover, Epcot is my favorite of the parks in Orlando. I so enjoy walking through the ‘countries.’ It really is like taking a vacation to these destinations. You get a little feel for what the country looks like and since many of the countries have restaurants, you also get a taste of the country! There are exhibits, movies, and rides to show you a bit of the countries. It is very interesting and educational. In fact, the whole park is educational. The highlight of Epcot is the nightly laser and fireworks show.
I live in Central Florida. One day, my husband and I drove over to Ponce Lighthouse/Inlet. We were sitting at an outside restaurant that is along the inlet. It was about 2:30 p.m. The sun danced off the water causing the pelicans and a boat to look silhouetted on the water. It was very romantic.
I love being on the Mississippi River in the fall. Between Davenport and Dubuque, looking across the river, the foliage is spectacular. The bluffs are blazing with oranges, reds and yellows.
Day 4. Another place I love is not so far away from my house and work. It is the woods near my workplace. Two days a week I walk with a colleague to the woods durring our break. It is a 10 minut walk to the woods and we can walk in the woods for 10 minutes and then we need to go back to work. We do that for a long time now and we see the woods changing over the seasons. It is beautiful to see. This year we had many times snow. Normaly we don’t have so much snow in Holland but this year was different. As soon as we are in the woods you only see white. Everyting is white and that is so amazing, so peacefull. It looks like a white blanked over everything. Now we have more sun and the snow is gone but soon we will see the woods changing again. The trees will be going to be green and the flowers will come up out of the ground. I love to see that, to see the live in the woods. It is everytime so quiet in the woods, so relaxing. You only hear the nature, birds singing etc.
Hi Becca:
Thanks, again, for the yummyness!
Today my thoughts are in the beautiful city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
It is just amazing the kind of lucious greenery, the intense colors and the exotic fllowers that are just everywhere! The same goes for the fruit, such exotic and juicy things.
I loved my visit to the botanical garden and I especially enjoyed seeing the variety of orchids they have. Just beautiful.
But the climax of this trip, for me, was going up to Corcovado!!! WOW!
I felt like the whole world was below our feet. It was like feeling great and at the same time so small standing under the statue. Wonderful vistas, lush landscapes, beautiful colors and the beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema just ahead.
Thanks again and many blessings.
Monica
i haven’t travel much because I work .To be honest until I retire the most wonderful place is home .I love doing things at home crafts ,computer ,being with friends and family .I can’t wait till I retire and have time to enjoy some things I love todo.I am grateful to have a job but still will enjoy retirement
Becca Although I have been to many beautiful places ….I found it hard to decide on one so…. I thought about this long and hard and the dreamiest place I could think of… is my back porch on a summer evening listening to the tree frogs and night birds singing. I feel the most relaxed and happy then.
I think we should all take in the beauty of what surrounds us everyday and enjoy it as if we were on vacation. It is amazing how you react differently to what surrounds you each and every day. I try to look for the emerging plant life in spring, the beautiful stars at night, the sun glistening off the snow in winter and fall leaves, listen to the birds and feel the differences in the air during each season. It reminds me that the things in life that make people happy are our homes, families, pets and friends. Carpe Diem!
Day 4-This may sound silly but one of my favorite places is my own back yard here in Minnesota-and yes Becca you can come visit it at any time! I love to sit on my deck during the summer when the trees are all lush and green and my flowers are all in bloom and look out to the woods behind us and watch the deer come & go. It’s so peaceful & beautful. I guess it goes to show that you don’t have to travel far to see God’s beauty!
Karen M.
That blog candy looks fabulous. Sure would be nice to win it.
As to the dreamiest place I’ve been. I really can’t think of any. I’ve traveled across Canada (alone) and have fabulous memories of that. But no one place sticks out as better than the other. I’ve traveled down the east coast of the US to Florida (again alone) and loved that. I think for me it’s more the actual traveling than the places.
No. 4 For the last two days, I’m staying close to home with my touring. We take for granted the things that are around & near us and should stop and take time to enjoy the surroundings. We live in Virginia and less than 15 miles to the “Blue Ridge Parkway” which is a scenic road that you can travel for hundreds of miles and it is wonderful. All the seasons are so amazing, Spring & Fall are my favorite seasons because of the beautiful Rhododendron’s on the sides of road blooming along with the wild flowers. The fall is so pretty with all the leaves changing and you can see an array of color in the mountains. We also go to “The Mabry Mill” with pond in front with ducks splashing. This is a neat place to visit–it is an old grist mill that is still in operation that you can see first hand. In the fall on the same property is walking trails, making apple butter in big horse driven kettles. They also have a restaurant with great food. Take a look at it on the internet.
Can’t wait to share the last place tomorrow. Till later!!!
if you dont go away on holiday a lot like me,, because my househen doesnt want to go,, well, then all your breathtaking holidays are just in your imagination,,, i dream of a white Christmas because its hot hot hot here over christmas,, i dream of a cruise trip,,, i dream of the canyons,,, i dream of iceland,,,agh so many more,,,and thats where it will stay,, at least i can still dream!!!
Another place that we drove through as we were traveling cross country that we would like to revisit is Albuqurque, NM. Again, we didn’t get to stay long but would love to go back.
Charmaine
I have been blessed to have been able to visit Mexico several times and always love it. Thanks so much for the chance to win your blog candy.
I would love to take a cruise to Alaska in June.i hear the scenery is magnificent…with clear blue skies and snow capped mountains and clear blue lakes
I love the saying on today’s card. Its is so true. I have one teenager and one 21 one year old and I pray that their roots will keep them grounded in their faith but that they’ll spread their wings and be the person God created them to be.
Be blessed.
Alicia V.
One of my favorite places I visited was the Florida Keys it was so relaxing and beautiful not to say the weather was gorgeous.
Marilyn
The place of my dreams to visit was Hawaii. The reason why I say was is because my family and I went to visit there back in 2001. My husband and I got to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary there along with our daughter. We also took my parents who also happened to be celebrating their 50th anniversary at the same time. My Mom and I were both caregivers for my Dad who was suffering from cancer at the time. So not only did we get to vacation on the beautiful islands with loved ones, we also fulfilled a wish on my dad’s bucket list which was to visit Hawaii, the USS Arizona Memorial along with Pearl Habor. Truly a memorable vacation for all of us. Becca, I love your Blog as you are such a talented person and great inspiration!
Today I’m going to take you to the smallest and greenest province cradled on the waves of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, Prince Edward Island. Surrounded by miles of sandy beaches and red sandstone cliffs it’s just right for touring.
As a little girl my favorite book was “Anne of Green Gables,” and today I still love reading it to my great-grand little ones. I’m sure when Lucy Maud Montgomery, wrote Anne of Green Gables she had no idea how much her words would touch the hearts of many. I’ve even been known to shed a tear or two while watching the movie of Anne.
If you want to get away from it all, love friendly people, eating lobster, and enjoy visiting historic buildings, P.E.I. is a wonderful place to visit. St. John’s Presbyterian Church is a must. This historic church was built in 1824 by the Lord Selkirk settlers who immigrated here because of the Highland Clearances in Scotland. Also be sure to visit St. Simon and St. Jude Church where a magnificent pipe organ is still used …
Close your eyes for a moment and imagine the sound of the surf lapping at your feet as sand dunes stretch for as far as your eye can see. Your search for an enchanting island is complete … this is the place the irrepressible Anne Shirley fell in love with. Enjoy!
A fun place I like to go back to in the states is Washington D.C. It is so full of history. You could spend a long time there and not feel like you’ve seen it all.
My 4th spot I would like to revisit is the waters off the coast of Belize. We did a scuba dive trip that include 8 days of sailing around the coastline, to some small islands and to the Blue Hole. The water was amazing. The warmth and the color, and the fish (I got checked out by a Baracuda), then we went inland for a couple of days. The people were amazing and super friendly. We went down about 28 years ago, and I know it’s changed because soon after, everyone wanted to go, but I will always remember it’s beauty and the friendliness of it’s people.
Old Fort Niagara and Niagara Falls are spectacular.
When I was in the 8th grade my family took a three week vacation out west. One of the prettiest places was Montana. I live in North Carolina so snow on mountains in July was amazing to me. Just breath taking at their beauty. I also love any where you can here the waves of the ocean! You do beautiful work.
I also had a great trip to the low country in South Carolina.
We had a great trip to the Netherlands one Spring. The tulips and other flowers were gorgeous and they have incredible museaums!
The city of Bath. . . .Now when I watch those Jane Austen specials on Masterpiece Theatre, I can picture it because I’ve been there. Wow!
Well I’ve exhausted my list of beautiful places I’ve been – now I’ll tell you about where I really, really want to go….
First is Ireland/Scotland. I’d love to see the lush green lands of Ireland and tour the castles of both countries….I have a fascination with castle architecture.
Thanks for offering up blog candy!
Teri
I guess there are all kinds of “breathtaking” and I’m not trying to be shocking, but I have to mention one of the places I’ve visited that I will absolutely never forget and that is the concentration camp at Dachau, Germany. We were so solemn as we visited a place of such sadness. It’s really impossible to describe all the thoughts and feelings going through my head during my visit there. I love history and unfortunately a lot of terrible things have happened in this world… and we must never forget them… and hope and pray they will never happen again… but it seems most people never learn from history.
How about Gore Island in Dakar, Senegal – the “point of no return” for slaves who were shipped from West Africa to the U.S. Very haunting and worth visiting…
my favorite place so far was a trip dh and i took on a riverboat cruise down the seine in france. every day, we would stop in a new place a take a tour of the town or churches, etc. one stop was in vernon to tour monet’s gardens! what a beautiful site that was!
i would love to do that again!
thanks for the chance at some blog candy!
sandyh
Every second weekend in August we head from California to Grand Portage, Minnesota. Grand Portage is on the shores of the sprawling beautiful and huge Lake Superior, what makes this vacation so special is we share our vacations with strangers. We take part in a historical reenactment of the Fur Trade era, where there are no televisions, computers, phones, or any other technological advancement to interrupt our day. Perfect strangers traipse through our encampment learning about history, but it is so much fun. We are only on display from 9 am to 5 pm, and the rest of the days are ours.
My daughter and I have been attending this event since she was four and since then every year she clamors that we go. We start preparing for it weeks in advance. We camp in authentic canvas tents and cook over a campfire; we wear authentic clothing and take part in events that the Fur Traders would have over 150 years ago.
The scenery is beautiful; Lake Superior is the back drop with an island off in the distance. At night there are no city lights to block the stars and the sky is a blanket of stars; most years we are there when the Pleiades (sp?) Meteor Showers occur so we lie on blankets and stare at the night sky. I love it. I get a taste of what life may have been like for our fore fathers. It is more a beauty of the mind, but it is beautiful nonetheless.
zthis past summer, my family and I went to Sequoia national Park. If you ever want proof of just how long this beautiful planet of ours has been around, you just need o look at the magnificent size of these beautirul trees. I’m talking “can’t even capture an entire tree in the frame of my camera” big! Absolutely inspiring!!!
When I was a child, we took a family vacation to Vancouver…getting there we took a ferry across the Puget Sound, and I remember to this day how beautiful the scenery was.
Have you ever been at the CN Tower in Toronto, boy you step on that glass floor at 1113 stores above and look down and boy that does take your breath away.
Wow what an awesome site! Hope I win, I am a newbie and can use everything!
Oh, one more opportunity to share about God’s beauty! ALASKA!!! I’ve been fortunate to visit Alaska twice and both times I found the beauty to be pristine and full of surprises. Both visits were on cruises; one along the inside passage and then other going to Kodiak Island and inland to Denali Natl Park and Fairbanks. I was totally awed!
If you ever get a change….GO!!!
I still remember the first time I was in California and saw the ocean. I was in my 40’s and felt so excited. After living in the midwest all my life, this was a highlight. I was in San Diego and I still think San Diego is the best place to live with the nicest climate.
What day is it? I do hope I didn’t miss yesterday.
The Grand Canyon is fabulous!! You can sit there & watch the weather change before your very eyes. And what that does to all the spectacular colors of the canyon is amazing.
God sure must have had fun creating that place. Hummm was He happy or mad at that time??
Thanks for the chance to win…My husband used to be in the Navy…He went on a Mediterranean Cruise during one of his deployments. One of the ports he stopped at was Corfu Greece. He said that it was the most wonderful and beautiful places he had ever seen…even in a photograph. He said that he wanted to take me there one day.
oops…I keep forgetting to leave my email address.
Today is fabulous, even though my travels are to the grocery store. But the sky is blue, and the sun is shining (to bad my house windows show the winters harsh truth).
Hi-I`am making a comment about your Beautiful Card featured above-I had to smile when I read the sentiment you chose for it-I`am 82 years young-and I have advised my children,grandchildren and any other Mom- the two things you can give your children -Roots and Wings-there is a few more words to this Quote-but can`t recall at this time-Thanks for reading this. Oh and I wish I could make a Bow as Beautiful as the ones that you make !!
Post # 4 The coast of Florida……when you see the sun rise over the Atlantic ocean….if breath taking…….
I have not been to this dreamy (for me) destination yet, but will be traveling there in August. That place is Switzerland. My grandparents immigrated to the US from Switzerland in 1921. Though they were hard-working people, they never had a great deal of money to return to their homeland more than a couple times in all the years they lived. At a family reunion six years ago, a bunch of us cousins jokingly said, “Let’s go visit Switzerland. OK, Switzerland in five years!” The next year at the reunion, it was brought up again, and no one had started saving or planning for it. So we said again,”OK, Switzerland in five years. Let’s be serious this time. Let’s go see “where we come from.” Well, six of us are going to do just that. We got serious, and saved for this dream trip. We are so excited to see the Alps, visit the places our grandparents were from, hear the music, eat the food. We had a picture of the church they were married in, but there was no name of the church. Through some internet research, and comparing our photo with some we found online, we have figured out which church it is. We plan to visit and tour the church our grandparents were married in. I never, in my wildest dreams, thought I’d ever be able to go to Switzerland, but it’s going to happen this summer! It’s finally starting to feel real, because we just got our passports in the mail last week. It is equally exciting to be going on this trip with other family members.
Love the message on your card today. How appropriate! Will mention another favorite place to visit is Lake Tahoe, CA. It’s only 1 1/2 hours from where I live, and my husband and I will just drive up there for the day taking in the breathtaking views. California has a lot of beauty and sometimes we forget about all the wonderful local things we enjoy which can be visited for just a day trip. Lake Tahoe is gorgeous any time of the year, too! Hope to win that blog candy. he he
Shirley L.
Roseville, CA
One of the most wonderful places we go is right here at home and looking out door at the mountains in the distance.
WOW lots of replies. I love this site! Awesome work. I think my favorite place this week is the Island of Mallorca off the coast of Spain. Very comfortable there. Feels like home!
I am back. Another beautiful place is Limpley Stoke in Wiltshire, where the river meets canal and there is a weir, yes more water!
Cazzy x
Ok since I haven’t been anywhere else that I have not mention before, I will tell you where I will like to go visit… I will like to Visit Italy, I heard from a friend of mine that it is simply gorgeous! Drooling over your candy again! And keeping my fingers double cross!!lol!!
So many places and sights in this wonderful country are breathtaking. One more place that took my breath was Rocky Mountain National Park. We took the long drive up the mountain out of Estes Park and around every curve there was another awe inspiring vista. When we reached the top (some 11,000 ft I think) it was snowing(in July) so we did not tarry long. We stopped often on the way down and it was just beautiful. We stopped once for an Elk and his harem just grazing very close to us. No noise coming from any of us as we watched. I’d love to go back and spend more time.
Beccca – you are so kind to offer more blog candy! Thank you so much!
Somewhere dreamy… Weggis or Vitznau on Lac Lucerne, Switzerland.
We arrived in our room at an hotel in Weggis late one beautiful May afternoon. The room had large windows on 3 sides and as we opened them, an eagle soared over the lake, the Church bells began to ring and the sun glinted on the water. We cried – it was so beautiful.
Anne (UK)
Day 4: I’m putting a plug in for my beautiful province of British Columbia. I can’t imagine living anywhere else. Vancouver (host of Winter Games) is a fabulous place to visit. The scenery is second to none and there are lots of amazing things to do and see. The variety of cultures provide an amazing selection of places to eat (Japanese visitors actually eat sushi here because it is better than the sushi in Japan!). You can literally ski for half a day and then windsurf for the other half of the day in the spring! Butchart Gardens on Vancouver Island are simply stunning and the you can find some amazing wines from the local wineries in the interior. You can even stay with us if you come :D
Hi Becca,….me again! – today I will tell you about another lovely place I have visited!….its the South Island of New Zealand. Its just a lovely place to take a touring-round drive. There are lakes that the reflection of the mountain/hill it just as clear and beautiful as the actual thing.
Take a small airplane, with ski’s that wind down to enable it to land on Franz Jospeph Glazier – exciting and beautiful, and then jet ski in
Queensland, and then visit the beautiful Milford Sound – the spray from
the waterall while on the boat is SO fun! Oh the scenery driving all around, and the cream scones with strawberries – wonderful! – and best of all there are bed & breakfast, and nice motels that are economical, clean and friendly! Enjoy your trip!
Allison
Becca, I don’t know how you are going to read all of these commments. But I am sure they will be interesting. Another place that I thought of that my husband and I would like to visit is out Nation’s capital.
Have a wonderful day!!
For our 30th annv – we went to Niagara Falls. It was d-r-e-a-m-y! Amazing beauty. On the American side of the falls, we went to the bottom and unbelieveable! It was as thrilling as amusement park rides. I think everyone should be able to see Niagara Falls once.
While visiting friends in 2007, we decided it would be fun to spend a few days near Sheridan, WY, where my brother & sis-in-law were spending their summer in their motor home along Prune Creek. We stayed in a nearby lodge, but had so much fun enjoying the beautiful countryside, the deer, elk, moose & gorgeous forest, waterfall and stream near their campsite. They loved it so much that their grown children and grandchildren are all joining them there in their respective campers for vacation this summer. If you like the great outdoors, this is a fabulous place to rest, relax and rejuvenate!!!
I am married to my best friend and we have 4 amazing children. Our lives are very hectic – always running, always trying to be on time – rarely successful! To me, any place we go as a family where there is no rush, no craziness is beautiful to me. It can be a hike in the Berkshires, watching the sunset on a Rhode Island beach or sitting at a makeshift church on the top of Loon Mountain in New Hampshire. Even hanging out on our porch is incredible as long as I am with these 5 people. I guess it’s not actually the place that makes the place if you know what I mean. ;)
Day 4
Lake Garda in Italy has to be one of he most beautiful places. The mountains at the back, the reflective waters of the Lake and the quaint waterside villages with vibrant coloured flowers. It is so pretty. The best means of travel is by boat to all the other places on the lake as the roads around it are so narrow.
Day 4 for me!
I would like to visit all of the New England states – Mass, Penn, Maine etc.
Someplace dreamy that I’d like to go but haven’t been yet is Ireland! The pictures I see are magnificent, the history and everything. My grandparents came from there so the personal connection adds to the desire. There are walking tours of Ireland, parts at a time across 1-2 weeks, that sound just my pace to take everything in and enjoy it!
I like to visit California, see real beaches and ocean, feel the energy of people everywhere, then go home : ) I’m not a fan of high heat but a visit now and then to enjoy the beauty of the coast, and another place period, is nice. I like Northern California, more hilly, trees, not as hot. I like Oregon and Washington, huge trees!! Green, flowers, rivers, hills… : )
Hi Becca,
It’s me again from across the pond.
My most dreamy place to go to is where my DH proposed to me, we were sitting on the island of Majorca, one evening we went for a walk after Dinner, sat down on a rock near the cliff edge, when he got down on one knee and asked if I would marry him.
I would love to go back and remember that moment all over again.
Enjoy your day
Barbara
A cruise on the East Coast up into Canada is beautiful in the fall.
I loved going to Hawaii!!
theres just something about the tropics that make everything else seem unimportant! Sunny weather, beautiful culture and yummy food!! =)
Looking to go back this year!!
hugs
juli
Another place we have been to and really enjoy is Mexico we went to Puerto Varita (sp) and Matazalon (sp) and loved it, PV we really enjoyed as it was not so touristy and we met a gentleman who drove the little carts around and asked him if he had any places he recommened he said for a price and believe me it was not much and well worth it we had him for a day and went up into the hills saw the way his family lived, before we left for our outing we bought bags of candy to pass out to the children, saw how they made some clay projects they sell and just a different way of life. Really brings you back down to earth and appreciate all you have back in the states. It was an awesome time we remember it to this day (about 20 yrs ago) and he got a great tip for the fun, relaxing, memorable day.
Well, since I don’t travel and haven’t actually got a beautiful heart-stopping place that sticks in my mind, I’m sharing moments that took my breath away. One more to share. Just this past week, my hubby took me shopping…for antiques! We had a blast, and he’s still the best most awesome man in the world! I blogged about it on my blog, but to say it in a nutshell, I had picked up a beautiful little plate that had 2 bluebirds on it to look at. He came up behind and gave me a huge hug right then and there. I bought the plate, and now every time I see it, I’ll remember that hug.
Thanks Becca for another chance at winning the blog candy. Your cards are beautiful!!
If ever you get to go to the west coast, Becca, please take the time to visit Oregon. We spent each summer for 22 years at the beach. The sand is a golden color when dry. The cliffs come right to the water’s edge. The hills are a luscious dark green. There are amazing sunsets. DH took a photo from an overlook. Below is the beach and ocean. Becca, the color was pink! The photo was never altered. The people walking on the beach were a bluish grey as was the ocean. It is the most amazing photograph! It’s all pink and blue. It is scenes such as this that stay in my mind. Precious gifts to my eyes and senses.
Thank you so very much for sharing the blog candy with someone. Whomever it is will be ever so lucky!
I was the caregiver for my father-in-law before he died. He had dimentia, so he never knew who he was, but he seemed to know my husband and 5 children. So many little joys makes wonderful memories. With the economy, my scrapbboking job has had the hours drastically cut, except for my classes I teach. Where did God put me, back helping the elderly. They are such a joy, the stories I tell of my newest loved ones !
You would love to travel. I have always loved that. My favorite place to see: Italy, from Rome to the Italian Alps…so beautiful. Tuscany, your heart becomes so peaceful with the beauty everywhere. Venice, just roam, your mind cannot take all that it sees, click, click, click, you must take all the pictures you can because your mind has shut down and cannot accept anymore, it is overwhelmed and only your heart keeps on beating with the magnificense of it all.
Truthfully, just looking at my pictures of even silly things. A door at the old castle, the picture was even better than the door. The tile on the ground everywhere, so intricate. I could go on and on, but…my favorite place? That would be Torbole Casagalia, Brescia, Italia. That would be where my daughter has lived for almost 25 years now. Where my three grandchildren have grown up. Anna age 18, John age 15 and Joe age 8, who now have grass to play in for the first time since buying their 17 century farmhouse three years ago. Or the family hom at Lake Garda/Portese. To open the wood shutters and see the lake and mountains in the background. Too beautiful for words! My heart hurts just thinking of my family and the lovely place they live.
I’m back in the states and thinking about my favorite dream spots here in the good ol’ US of A. Here are my picks that I have visited and love:
Savannah, GA – quiet, quaint, romantic, nostalgic, flowers in springtime
Ashville, NC – artistic, majestic, rolling hills
Boston, Mass and Cape Code – bustling, historic, shopping, great food
Anna Maria Island, FL – restful, beaches, sunshine, sandy toes
San Diego, CA – mountains, ocean, great food, siteseeing, whales
Washington, DC – historic, patriotic, big city life
West Virginia – mountains, sunsets, “Last of the Mohicans” soundtrack
All this talking about vacations is really, really making me miss the warm weather–(and I live in FL!) And I am defiantely ready for a vacation with my darlin’. Tomorrow, I am going to list some of the places I would love to visit yet in my lifetime.
This has been great fun, Becca, and I hate to see the end of all the visits to dreamy places. It’s been a blast reading all the comments and has given me plenty of ideas to keep in the ‘dream list’…
Have a great weekend–stay warm..hugs to you… :)
Yosemite – beautiful anytime of year. Being a California native, but military brat, I’ve lived in California most of my life (between military duty stations elsewhere). But until I began my current job (many many years ago), I’d never been to Yosemite – just a hop, skip and jump away. My students (from all over the world) had been, some numerous times, and were always amazed I’d never been. But I told them – I’ve been to Europe, etc, Yosemite is always going to be close enough to just go. But, eventually my job did take me there and I’ve been several times over teh years. Absolutely beautiful – in Spring, everything is NEW, baby wildlife, flowers, and the falls are flowing. In the winter, snowcapped mountains, trees heavy with snow, lake frozen over. It’s just beautiful and so serene. Driving in through all the tall trees with the river gurgling along side. Amazing
Thanks for the chance to win some cool stuff!
A fun day trip we had was to take the ferry out to Kelly’s Island, Put in Bay and enjoy some time there. We rented a golf cart and it was slower than slow ! But we drove all around Put in Bay , had lunch, watched Lake Erie…just a good family day and that’s what is most important. Fun and family for us.
We have traveled a lot and a couple of years ago we drove to Branson MO. That is a fun place to go to, lots of music, country and otherwise. The area was interesting and we had gone in October and the leaves were changing. Very pretty.
I like your Friday card. I never thought of using the paisley die that way—how very clever of you!
This is not a “real” place to visit, but I was in awe of the scenery–real and imagined–in the movie Avatar.
Well Becca, since I have not traveled much in my life, I will tell you about my dream travel. Yesterday someone sent me a slideshow email of pictures traveling from Russia to Beijing, China. When I got to the pictures of China, I thougth….what a stunning place to visit. I just so adore the beauty and culture of the Asian societies. The art and achitecture is so unique from the rest of the world. Thanks for listening to me dream. Hugs Lori
Jackson Hole in the fall – gorgeous.
This is so hard for me because I’ve never tarveled but breath-taking for me is walking into a good Scrapbook Store and spend some not suppose to money, or the Scrapbook Expo…..LOL
Yes, Iguasu Falls in Argentina has to be one of the very best places in the world. It is in the Rainforest and besides all the amazing Falls, they have butterflies like you have never seen before. They are the size of saucers and in brilliant colors like you can’t even imagine.
Thanks for all your inspiration and God Bless for being such a kind care giver. I did it for many years and it is most rewarding
Well Becca – choosing 5 was more difficult than I thought, so for my last ‘dream’ it has to be here in England. Way back in the the 1990’s we had a TV adaptation of my favourite book Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. Darcy’s home (Pemberly) was filmed in one of our stately homes – Lyme Park in Cheshire – gorgeous!! So whenever I visit I still see Darcy (Colin Firth) emerging from the lake…. soaking wet….with his shirt clinging to him…mmmmm dream on!! Go get the DVD from the library and see what I mean.
Hugs
HW(UK)
x
I absolutely loved Alaska It was breathtaking and so relaxing.
Hi Becca,
It is still Paris, Paris, Paris.
Thanks for the chance to win/
Rene from OZ xo
London! It’s filled w/rich history! The catherals are breathtaking. You can also visit the Crown Jewels & catch a play, etc. Loved it!
I don’t travel much as my dog would have to go to a kennel, and I don’t want to break her heart. I would love to see Alaska or any of the American National Parks, as a lover of history it depends on what I have been reading recently. Gettysburg is a favorite it is beautiful.
Your use of Spellbinders has me in awe, instead of gathering dust I am using them!
Hi Becca,
It is amazing how the ordinary places around us can take our breath away if we look to see them with wonder seeking eyes. Another place that takes my breath away is the battlefield in Gettysburg, Pa. Realizing what happened there is part of the mystery and the beauty. Have a wonderful day.
Lake Louise in Banff, Canada, was the most beautiful turquoise water I’d ever seen in real life….so impressive I’ve never forgotten it! Living in Venice, Florida (on the Gulf Coast) for 16 years, I drive out of my way occasionally to cross over from St. Armand’s Key to Long Boat Key, FL. The shallow waters from the Gulf to the Bay have that beautiful turquoise water so similar to what is seen when flying over the Caribbean Islands, and here it is, near home!
When I lived near Baltimore (for 15 years before moving to Venice) I would take a side trip every day the wisteria was in bloom just to go past this old home that had a dead tree in the front yard that had been lopped off about 12-15 ft. above ground. The wisteria had embraced that tree all the way to the top and was absolutely gorgeous when in bloom. Likewise, every Fall the sidetrip was to approach the view of colored leaves on trees bordering a long driveway. Inspiring! Every Spring I am impressed with the wide, wide range of green colors that are in every vista. What a palette God has to work with!
The world is so large, can I pick only one place. I have been to St. Martin & Barbados both breathtaking. But then you go to Niagara Falls & again gasp for breath. Maine is also another beautiful, serene state. & of course I live on Long Island which has absolutely beautiful beaches. There are so many places to see & so little time (not too mention money)
Have a great day!
Beauty can be found where ever we are. It is in how we perceive God’s creation. We live on a farm in rural Minnesota. We have a 3/4 mile driveway. Weeds grow in the ditches on either side. When I walk down that road and really look at those weeds, I can’t help marvel at God’s handiwork. Each plant is beautiful in its own way. I also see wildlife–birds, deer, racoons, and other animals. How blessed we are! Often we try to chase beauty in well-known vacation spots, when there is so much in our own backyards. I am thankful every day for the blessings we find when we look for them. One of those blessings has been your Blog, Becca. Your creations are beyond beautiful and you are truly an inspiration to us all.
For day 3, I’m reminded, when I’ve brought up the possibility of taking a cruise some day, that he’d prefer a cruise to Alaska. It DOES sound intriguing, and some folkes we know have talked about having walked on glaciers … but I’d been thinking of tropical winds and walking on BEACHES!
Thanx again for being a regular source of inspiration … that AND the t’riffic blog candy opp!
Hello
I am an Alberta, Canada girl and our mountains are spectacular. Nothing however, prepared me for Monument Valley in Arizona–those red rock edifaces emerging out of the ground are surreal. It’s like a moonscape and breathtakingly beautiful!
I love Arizona and get there every chance I can.
Toni
I stood on the top of Cadillac Mountain in Maine and looked out at the mountain and sea. It was the most breathtaking site one can imagine. The sun had come out after a foggy morning and there was a rainbow glowing in the sky. Just magnificent!!
Hi Becca,
Beautiful card, you are so inspirational. Thank you for all of your tuts and ideas. I can’t stop thinking of places to go and things to see. And movies too. Today there is such a feeling of spring in the though,I
don’t have to go anywhere but out the door and breath in the sunshine, beautiful.
great card – as always !! I guess Alaska was a pretty cool place to visit – our only problem was it rained 12 of the 14 days we were there……but we had a wonderful time anyway!
A dream vacation that I’d like to take would be to Rome, Italy and an audience with the Popo in Vatican City. Seeing all the art and the ancient ruins would be amazing.
carol b
Kauai, it’s a great island – my favorite of all Hawaiin islands!
Disneyland! Can’t think of a place I’d rather go! I have been a Disney fanatic all my life. I started going there when I was just a baby, as my first home was in Burbank, and I was born the same year Disneyland opened. Lots of treasured memories. :)
DeniseB
I’d love to go anywhere warm! Have spring fever and it can’t come fast enough to Wisconsin!
– Debbie K.
Oh my godnes Becca, when are you going to read all these comments ha ha ha ha. I can see, that a lot more than me, is trying to post here every day in a chance to win the gorgeous blogcandy here he he he. I just love the card, you made today and the sentiment are just sooo tue, there is nothing better, we can pass on to our kids at all.
Biiig hugs MAryann
My favorite place so far is Camp Orr in Jasper, AR. It is a Boy Scout camp. Since my husband is a leader in Boy Scouts and my son is in Cub Scouts, I was able to go camping there and admire God’s awesome displays of beauty. There are waterfalls & hiking trails that lead to some beautiful lookouts. I wish I could share some pictures with you.
Julie R.
The most breathtaking and dreamy place I have had the pleasure of visiting would be Raratonga in the Cook Islands. To be able to embrace the culture of the people and spend 17 days on an island that is 12 miles in circumference was absolute bliss! Talk about escaping! I have been trying to capture the essence of feeling so absolutely stress free ever since! You have to go!
When I was little my family visited the PA- Dutch area near Lancaster. It was beautiful! The lush greeen fields of the farmland. Something out of a picture book ( Or Children of the Corn :)–) I have returned recently and it is not how I remember it. So much has changed. There are outlet stores everywhere. It is still such a great memory though-
Dreamy mountains, amidst the eucalyptus trees as far as the eye can see, that give off a blue mist into the air, with spectacular vistas, koalas, parrots and ancient rock formations…………The Blue Mountains in Australia, just north of Sydney. A little piece of Heaven Down Under!
Leavenworth Washington is a great place for an old feel of an old Bavarian town. Great fun to shop and walk.
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Another must see place, especially for all Americans, is Mt. Rushmore. It really is fabulous. The nighttime view is stunning and made me feel really patriotic. And the bonus is that it sits right in the middle of a very scenic part of the country.
Yet another must see place. St Petersburg. Just so much gilding. Unreal!
i would say Mt Rushmore is another heavenly place. For as small and humbled you are to look up at the faces, you realize it will no where near compare with looking up at our Heavenly Father. And the surrounding area lands are truly a work of God.
There are so many beautiful places God has created for us to enjoy. The best place for me is right at home with my family. Everyone together enjoying one another and laughing. My vision of there love for one another is the most beautiful site I have ever seen. The best part of all is I get to revisit it often.
Hugs, Judy
What a nice giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win:)
As for the dreamiest place? Florence, Italy without a doubt! Everything is dreamy there, museums, art (it is home to Michelangelo’s David), the Duomo, one of the BEST restaurants I ever ate in, a little family-owned place, Boboli Gardens with a lovely overview of the city and to beat all, I was there on my honeymoon! How dreamy is that!
The Rocky Mountains in Colorado are beautiful! The views are just awe inspiring. Every season has something wonderful to see. The flowers in spring are so delicate and colorful. And I love the winter in the mountains – the snow on the peaks – just great!
My visit to our nation’s capital was very special and enlightening. Everyone should go there and enjoy the monuments and history. Becca, I really appreciate your work and willingness to share!
Well it’s day four and another of the most wonderful place I’ve been is Vancouver British Columbia. We went there when I was 7 and it’s been……oh you don’t need to know that…lol. I have never forgotten that trip, we took a ferry from Puget Sound Washington, that was so fun. Just think a boat you can drive you car onto from a 7 year olds point of view. When we got to Vancouver we got our car from the bottom of the ferry (and it wasn’t even wet…7 year old again), and went to the most beautiful flower gardens I had ever seen. I think it was called Victoria Gardens, but I’m not sure all I know was there were flowers there I had never seen before. My Mom had a flower garden, but nothing like this and it must have been impressive to have the kind of impact it had on a child. What I remember most was holding my parents hands walking through the gardens and thinking I was the luckiest girl in the world. I was so young that I don’t remember much more about that day, where we went or what else we did but I can close my eyes, see the beauty and smell the fragrance of the flowers and have that moment with my parents one more time. Now as a Gramma I am planning the same trip with my granddaughter. I hope when she is my age she can have the same special memories and be able to close her eyes and share that moment in her life with me one more time.
Well, another place my husband and I enjoyed was Isle of Palms, South Carolina. We had a wonderful condo overlooking the beach. The whole area was beautiful and we loved Charleston. We did some sightseeing and relaxing and had a wonderful time. After hearing us talk and seeing the photos, our 15 year old niece asked if we could go back and take her along. So a year later, we went back and took her with us. We had a great time and she’s still talking about that trip 2 years later. But the best part was that she wanted to spend time with her aunt and uncle!!!
We were lucky enough to be able to live a year in Luxembourg through my husband’s job back in 1979. He worked during the week, but every weekend we took off in the car and saw lots of beautiful places in Europe. Luxembourg is like a giant park – green, green.
But my dream place (and I do dream of it!) is the Interlaken area of Switzerland, particularly the little villages surrounding it. We spent a spring weekend there. In the valleys there were spring flowers and a beautiful lake, and then you’d look up to snowcapped peaks of the Alps. I have wonderful memories of hikes up in the mountains in other seasons, through beautiful meadows, seeing cows with big bells around their necks. Wonderful home-made rolls for breakfast, and sleeping under fluffy duvets in the bed and breakfasts there, called zimmers. I would love to return there again some day!!
Western Montana in a little town up in the mountains. It isn’t far out of town before you see this incredible display of creation! Like the Bible says, creation DOES declare the glory of God! The sheer majesty of the Rocky Mountains is just breath-taking. Mix in the fact that we found a little patch of snow and had a snowball fight on the 4th of July, and it shows God has a sense of humor, too.
Day 4. Today lets go West, actually N.W. A number of years ago DH and I went to Seattle. While there we took the ferry across to Victoria in British Columbia. That was fun (although not for DH, since he gets seasick).
Victoria is a beautiful city. But the best part was Buchard Gardens. I can’t begin to describe the beauty of them. I said that today we’d go to a place that combined Man and Mother Nature. This is the best combination of the two that I’ve ever seen. If I remember right it used to be an old quarry. But has been planted into acres and acres and acres of the most gorgeous gardens imaginable. There are thousands of Japanese Maples, azaleas, rhododendrons and other ornamental trees. More perennial flowers and bushes than you can image. There are also annual flowers and ornamental grasses. Paths wind through all the beautiful plantings. There are streams winding through the landscape. While it is meticulously tended, it still looks natural and graceful. It’s not a stilted overly managed garden. Parts of it have a definite Asian influence. While its a very popular place it’s so large that it never felt crowded. You could almost feel alone with the plants.
Do you get the feeling that I really enjoyed my time there? I’d go back in a heartbeat! If you love gardens and plants that is a place that you should visit if you ever get the chance. Just all the different shades of green are incredible.
Not sure where we’re going tomorrow, but I’ll think of someplace! I’ve always liked the sentiment that you used on today’s card. Roots and wings indeed.
R/
Another favorite place of mine to visit is the Blue Ridge Parkway. It is so nice to drive along the Parkway and take in the sights. Maybe get up early and drive several miles along the Parkway and then go to Cherokee NC for a late lunch. Living in the foothills allows for day trips such as these.
Yellowstone Park; a whole different world!
Becca,
Love the card. You know it is not always the exotic places that bring you the most joy. Along the lines of your card today, my husband and I have just got back from being with 3 of our grandchildren, all boys ages 4, 21 months and 4 months. They give you so much love and fill your life with joy. Sometimes, it the the simpliest places that leave you with the most wonderful impression.
Jean
Oh I hope I’ve remembered to leave a comment every day. I’m the one who went on the Carribean cruise on my 25th anniversary. One thing that I remember about the Carribean is that there were beautiful and colorful flowers every where we went.
Hi Becca
I can not believe you already have more than 1.000 comments!
Well, after telling you about Rio, Venice and Paris, I would like tomention Lisbon.
It’s very cozy…….the food is great!
Hugs
Marcia
My fourth favorite vacation destination was Hawaii. Of course everyone knows the beauty in that place! So glad that we were able to visit these places in our earlier years of marriage, because on a pastor’s pay, I will not likely see any of these types of places again. I did so enjoy everywhere I have been, and thank God for those opportunities.
Another place that I love is the Smokey Mountains. They are just beautiful. Thanks so much for the chance to win.
My fifth dreamy destination is the Grand Canyon. North or south, it makes no difference. How can you look at such a beautiful site and not believe in God.
When my daughter and I went to Mexico we stopped in Los Angeles and toured some. We were at Disneyland and they were celebrating Halloween and had an awesome parade. It was great–parade, fireworks and lots of people. Wonderful visit.
Hi Becca, Day 4: Cades Cove in Tennessee is beautiful and you need to visit there. It is not to far from where I live . You can go on good hikes and see alot of deer. Late afternoon is best for seeing the most deer. You can also see black bear and other animals. It is the best place to take a picnic and just relax and enjoy the view. Thanks again for the chance to win some blog candy. I love all the cards you do.
Great Smokey Mountain National Park. Defies description. In any season the scenery is breath taking. The wildlife is abundant. Easy to very demading hiking trails are available.The drive through the park is beautiful. Even the regions surrounding the park are gorgeous.
If you can’t walk, you can ride. Do it!!! You will be glad you did. It truyl renews your faith in a loving creator
Linda in SC
I was lucky enough to live near the Blue Ridge Parkway in college, and some of the views there are just amazing. On a beautiful day or a clear starry night, there’s nothing like it.
ok I was ready to tell you about another dreamy vacation spot that I’ve been to but after tonight’s drive to eat out I want to tell you about my area. As we were riding along I was enjoying the beautiful scenery & told my husband how lucky we are to live in such a beautiful county. They are farms & winding roads all around. And around every corner there’s either cows or horses or goats in a pasture. Lots of big, tall oaks in yards with wrap around porches on every house. The sun was just going down behind the trees & the view was spectacular. I’m so glad I took the time to look at the scenery around me. I have so much to be thankful for. And thank you for the opportunity to win an awesome prize!
For my Friday “Best place to visit” – ya gotta come to the Pacific Northwest – God was really having a good day when he made this part of the world! It’s just beautiful. And something for everyone. From my house I can travel a couple of hours in different directions and be at the ocean, the mountains, or the desert, peaceful meadows, raging rivers, or quiet streams – we got it all – come and play in our neck of the woods
Day 4 – another beautiful place I went to was Lake Michigan on the fourth of July. It was so pretty watching the fireworks by the water.
Oh, my…I think my next favorite place that I’ve been would have to be the Caribbean….the beautiful turquoise crystal clear water, and sugar sand beaches. The islands are so colorful, and the people interesting and anxious to please. Our cab driver in one small town was so much fun, and so informative about his home town. He wanted to make sure we got to see the real island, not just the tourist parts. He took us down his street, and showed us where he lived….a very poor part of town, but he was very proud of it. I love to cruise, and this is a very favorite destination.
Las Vegas, everyone must love Las Vegas. My husband and I were skeptical at first because we don’t gamble and we don’t drink. Well I was truly amazed at the sights we saw and the wonderful time we had without drinking or gambling. It was great.
Hi Becca! Since I was on the topic of Hawaii yesterday, you must also visit the big island of Hawaii and see the active volcano. It’s pretty incredible and something that one would rarely see.
Thanks again for the chance to win!
Gee, Becca, I haven’t yet been to a place that took my breath away with beauty. I’ve been places that taught me life lessons about what I have to be grateful for… even with my husband being out of work for the past 5 months and me working more than I ever have in 20 years – Just to keep our heads above water…
I am a flight attendant and have the oppty to see beautiful places for the duration of my career and am always looking for a new adventure or a new beautiful place… travelling is the most amazing education in the world.
Thanks for the chance to win such great blog candy! :)
another place that took my breath away was Flagstaff, Arizona ….Unbelievable !!
In October I had the pleasure of going on a girls trip to see the changing of the leaves in the New England states. This trip was a dream trip, one I had wanted to take for some time. We flew into Boston and drove to Vermont, it was gorgeous. We drove across covered bridges that had been there for over 100 years. The rolling hills were breathtaking, covered in the most beautiful shades of orange, burgandy, red, just amazing color. The landscape was dotted with beautiful farms, and picturesque villages with old churches, the kind that you see on postcards. I could go on and on about the beauty and the quaintness of Vermont and the surrounding area, just gorgeous, sigh. It was so peaceful and I saw and felt God’s presence everywhere I looked. I am ready to go back soon.
My husband worked for an airline so I’ve seen gorgeous places all over the world but I’ll have to say this trip has to go down as one of my favorites. I took hundreds of photos of this picture perfect part of America, I loved it. Oh ya, the quaint little shops were not too bad either. I hope that if you haven’t seen this part of America you will get to one of these days.
Thank you for your blog, it is a blessing and just looking at it is candy.
Sammie
Hi Becca, three of the most beautiful places I have had and opportunity to visit are:
Niagra Falls – what a breath taking site. it makes you realize how small one is in the universe. My husband and I talked many times of this wonderful and amazingly beautiful trip to Niagra Falls.
The second, but much more frequented spot is on the North Shore of Lake Superior. There is so much beauty in the waterfalls, the rocks, the nature trails.
It is difficult to choose which season of the year to go
as each one has its own beauty. My husband and I were there in the early spring and the ice on Lake Superior was just breaking up. The large light blue ice blocks were scattered on the lake shore – it
was awesome. And the third and the best place,
was in the arms of the my late husband. Thank you for sharing your amazingly beautiful talent with all of us.
Another beautiful place we have visited is Bryce Canyon Utah. Truly a spectacular place.
Hello Becca,
Thank you so much for another chance to win lovely stuff!
As far as a dreamy place to visit I like the beach. In fact I love the white sands of Panama City Beach.
Marvinette
My husband and I just returned from the beautiful Oregon coast…saw a Tim Conway show – f-u-n-n-y; certainly does bring back good memories! Really enjoyed God’s creation …watching the ocean, walking the beach! Would love to go again.
Jan Castle
In addition to the other places I’ve already mentioned, Paris was lovely too; even though it was cold and raining and I ended up sick while there on my honeymoon. There was great food; even though I was always afraid I would end up ordering snails, raw liver or something worse; and a bottle of wine was cheaper than a glass of Diet Coke. There were beautiful sights, art and history; such as Notre Dame, Le Louvre, Eiffel Tower, and the Arc de Triomphe where my F-I-L marched through after being wounded in WWII. Our last night we took a dinner cruise on the Seine River and pausing at the bronze replica of the Statue of Liberty, they spun our boat around in circles while playing the Star Spangled Banner and shooting off fireworks. It was bizarre, unexpected, and pretty cool! (And remember, we WERE eating dinner!) I kept thinking “but…I thought they don’t like us!?!” Aloof as they are, I think they respect the USA, but just don’t want us to know it. ;-) All in all, it was unexpected and beautiful!
Hi Becca, another place I love visiting is the beach. Generally, it is in Florida.
Mary
Thanks for the chance to win GREAT blog candy!! I am a real home body and am thankful for my creature comforts. The Rhine and Dunube river valleys are wonderful places to visit as well as Norway and Alaska
Breathtaking beauty…well, I voted already for the Cotswolds in England, but as I sat thinking of it…you can really find it just about anywhere if you open your eyes and look…each season brings something special to your surroundings. Take time to stop and marvel at the things you take for granted each day. You will find that breathtaking beauty is closer than you realize.
I’d have to say visiting the Grand Canyon was pretty magnificent. The views were spectacular. Thanks for a chance to win your awesome blog candy!
Becca your work is so beautiful !! I wish I were that talented. Am trying again for some blog candy.
One of my favorite trips I took with my husband very early in our marriage was to Estes Park, CO. On a horseback riding tour through the Rocky Mountain National Park with the trees, the view from the mountains and the wildlife, we saw such beauty. We passed a deer while on the trail that just stood and watched us pass by from about 3-4 yards away. The view from the aerial tramway across Estes Valley to the top of Prospect mountain though, couldn’t be matched. We know why they call it God’s country. Absolutely gorgeous.
Sat. day 5
El Goffo, Mexico. 70 miles S. of Yuma, Az.
We drove our R.V. there for Thanksgiving week about 2 years ago.
The R.V. resort was right on the bluff over looking the Sea of Cortez…..
blue, blue water, the most amazing sunsets, and friendly people in the little shrimping village. We had so much fun riding our ATV’s on the beach that just ran on for miles. We collected sea shells and watched gulls and pelicans dive over the waves. We hated to leave, it was so relaxing.
Becca, This card is lovely and you used one of my favorite sayings. Roots and Wings……something we all need.
“Oh, the Places I’ve Been, Part 4”
I was very fortunate to be able to take a tr to Thailand and Cambodia. My sister ws on assignment there for a year. It was too far for my mom to fly there, so she paid for my other sister and I to fly there to visit her. We stayed in her apartment and were able to use her car and driver.
We got to see the Royal Palace, the Royal Barge museum, many wats (temples) and many other historical and cultural sights in Bangkok. It was fascinating to learn about the cultural differences.
We took a trip to the “Bridge over the River Kwai” and went to the floating market.
We traveled up north to Chang Mai. We rode an elephant on trails in the jungle!
We had a lot of fun bartering at the night market and brought home a lot of great souvenirs. We got to go to a dinner show where they performed native dances in beautiful costumes.
We were able to track down an exchange student from Thailand that had been in my senior class over 25 years before. Sommart looked just the same as he had all those years ago! He invited us down to stay with his family for the weekend. We ended up renting some bungalows that were right on the South China Sea.
My two sisters and I went to Cambodia on another weekend and visted Angkor Wat. It is the largest religious complex in the world. It spans many miles and we were able to visit a number of the sites. They used some shots of Angkor Wat in the filming of Angelina Jolie’s Tomb Raider.
One of the most AMAZING spots was the temple area called Ta Prohm. There were all these huge gnarly overgrown roots covering a number of the buildings. It was an awe-inspiring visit.
One of the BEST things we loved about Thailand was the inexpensive massages. I have never had one in the states, but we had several while we were there. The style of massage is different in different parts of the country. We went to the famous school in Bangok where they have taught for hundreds of years. The styple there was much rougher and focused on pressure points. The massage in Chang Mai was much smoother. We had a 2 HOUR (!!!!!) massage there and even with a generous tip, it still came to around $12 dollars. We also enjoyed a foot and leg massage in Bangkok.
The trip made for many special memories and it was priceless to be able to go there. It was such an exotic cultural experience.
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I lived in Alberta, Canada quite a few years ago and the views in Banff and Lake Louise are just beautiful. Would love to go back some day
I would love to visit the Holy Land. We almost made it a few years ago for our international Pastor’s convetion but it just didin’t work out!
Thanks for the chance at your generous blog candy!
Right now my dream is to visit my grandaugthers in Texas. They live in the Austin area which I love and soon the wildflowers will be every where. The girls have a piano recital in May and it would wonderful to be there for them.
The absolute most beautiful place is Page, Lake Powell, Arizona – it is the Grand Canyon, with water! How much better can it get than that? Our son, who has traveled the world over agrees, and who can argue with that? If you have never been, you should – it is absolutely gorgeous. Thank you again for your wonderful blog, Becca.
Place #3 for me…
There are truely places all over WA state that are amazing but there is this one place…at a resturant “Hearthfire” where you can sit and have dinner and you sit by the windows and it’s as if you are floating on the sound…the water is lapping and the birds are flying all about and there, a little to the left is a big stump poking out of the water and a top of that is a beautiful crane waiting to take flight… as the sun sets, the lights twinkle all around, truely breath-taking!
hugz…claire
One of the most beautiful cities is Dublin, Ireland. Love the old buildings, love the atmosphere, love everything about Dublin! :)
Another day, another destination full of memories. We did a 2 month family trip to the Grand Canyon. The first month was taking car tours all around the top edge of the canyon, even taking National Park Service roads that are only to be used by 4×4 drive. It’s great fun to watch the rangers’ faces when they realize that is a station wagon bouncing along those roads. We spent time learning about & meeting the multiple First Nations tribes that have lived or were living in the area. Seeing the effect that time & weather have done to shape such a magnificent natural landmark as the canyon from the top down.
The second month was taking a wooden dory [yes, a dory] ride down the Colorado River. Starting the trip close to the Hoover Dam, rowing & floating along the bottom of the canyon. Learning about each each prehistoric level of the bands of soil in the canyon walls. Realizing that we were seeing layers of Earth’s history and feeling like we were traveling through time.
Each day held somthing new to learn & explore. Seeing a ring tailed cat [a relative of the racoon] watching us from the bush we were sleeping under. Meeting & avoiding some of the locals like the mountian goats, wild burros, deer, chuckwalla, scorpions & a GC rattlesnake. Listening to the birds & hearing the sound of wild carp sucking air along the river bank.
Enjoying the daily thrills of white water rafting as each dory made its way through each rapid. On some of the gentler rapids even rowing our boat through instead of having the boatman do it. What a thrill!
Sharing these adventures with the family has always been the most special part of each vacation. I still, to this day, thank my parents for making sure that we have experienced more of the world and all that makes it so wonderful.
Becca, thank you for letting me express to others just how much wonder there is outside our homes. Each day is a blessing & we should all make an effort to enjoy that special little something that makes each day different from the day before. ~C8>
Happy Saturday – the spot to visit today is Germany – got to live there for a little over a year – out of sight wonderful. So many castles, museums, historical sites…and the FOOD – Oh my goodness….they certainly aren’t short of places to spend your time and money. Really enjoyed my time there and think you would too….only thing, I’d recommend you take me with you – someone has to carry your bags and be your official photographer – giggle
Post # 5…You need to see our nations capital…..Washington D C…..is beautiful…… I don’t think people realize how beautiful it really is……the city is clean…..and cut…..with flowers everywhere….and the trees are amazing……and of course all the monument are breathtaking….everyone in our country should visit our capital…… thank you Becca for the awesome chance to win these lovely blog candy……
For my husbands 50th we went to Washington DC to see the Vietnam Memorial. Little did I realize how amazing it is to really see the memorials in person. It was a trip we both throughly enjoyed. Lots of walking and walking and walking. It was wonderful.
Hi Becca,
The most awesome place I have visited is right here in the good ole US of A; Seabrook Island in S.C.
It is breathtaking to sit on the beach and watch the sun melt into the ocean!
Have a blessed day.
Well, today is the day…my goodness you sure have alot of responses…..living on the Michigan~Indiana stateline, also leads me into Indiana alot…..there are some beautiful places to visit there as well, Brown County In the fall is gorgeous with all the color, covered bridges and shops…and I love to see all the Amish buggies and homes…what a great country we live in…I feel so blessed!
One of my favorite places to visit in the U.S. is NYC. I love the energy of the city and so much of what it has to offer. I absolutely love the theatre and see as many shows as I can. I’ve seen up to 3 shows in 1 one day. Crazy huh? I also love the variety of food there…from pizza and bagels to the fine dining! Also love the shopping from the bargains at Century 21 to the couture on 5th Ave. I can go on and on about the things to do and see there. It’s one of my favorite cities but I do have to say….Love to visit, but don’t think I could live there.
Hi Another posting for today. The most breathtaking place I have ever been would be Oman. They have such large area of sea, desert and mountains. Never seen anything like that before. I was lucky enough to live there for 4 years, and loved every minute of every day. Hope you find a place to go to as stunning as Oman.
Hugs Lizette
Hello becca,
Today my big wow was when we were at the top of the Empire State Building, never seen anything like it in my life, and it was an even bigger wow, when we went back at night time. The only one complaint was how cold and windy it was, and that was January this year, would love to go back again as there was loads we didnt see and do.
Thank you for the chances of winning blog candy .
Margaret – UK
Day four–A few years ago, my first grandbaby was born in Colorado. So, we flew out. It was in December, and we all went up to Estes Park. It was really pretty with the snow on the mountains.
Day 5, the last day. I have one special place that is like a fairytale. And that is Disneyland resort Paris. I have been there for 4 times now and I still love it. The last time was last november 2009. Therefor it was 10 years ago. So last november was amazing. I went with a girlfriend to Disneyland just to enclose a difficult year. And we had so much fun!! As soon as I am in Disneyland I have the feeling to be in a different world. Everything is so great over there, so nice and everybody is happy and friendly. We where there for 4 days and we had good wether (sometimes a bit to gold but inside we didn’t notice the cold outside). Everything in the park was decorated with Christmas stuff. There was a big Christmastree and there was also Chrismasmusic. I love the atmosphere of Christmas! We saw everything in the park and we almost got into every attraction. My girlfriend has two little daugther so for them we went on a princes hunt the last day. My girlfriend had two little books for the autograph of the princeses and I took pictures of her and the princeses for het two children. It was fun to find all the princeses. I want to go back but I will wait a few years. Disneyland is an amazing place!
Skyline Drive in the early morning with the mist giving everything a soft ethereal look.
Day 5
One of the most magical places I will never forget is a visit to Disneyworld in Florida. My UK choir was the first non American choir ever to be invited to sing at the Epcot Christmas Candlelight Celebration. We had 300 singers and it was such an amazing and emotional experience.
We also had a fantastic 12 day holiday to experience the theme parks and visits to some wondeful places. I think everyone should have a visit to Disney, no matter what your age, it is just pure magic!
Thanks again Becca for the opportunity to win such a wonderful selection of goodies.
Carol xx
Becca
This is day five. My dreamy place today is one I have not seen but both my husband and I have talked about visiting on day. Switzerland.
I don’t know why but we both have a desire to see this country.
Hope you have a great day and thanks for the opportunity to try to win the blog candy.
Jean
I’d love to go to Niagra Falls also. Someday soon I will!!
5th dreamy place~ my husband and I have only been on 1 cruise, but it was DREAMY! We went to the carribean: Cancun, Grand Cayman, Jamaica & Cozumel. It was the most romantic time w/my sweetheart of 37 Years.
Snorkling on the Great Barrier Reef, Australia is a truly magical experience. It’s a wonderful underwater world to explore and amazing inspiration for art and craft work.
#5 Beach vacations have always been a favorite of mine. Maybe that is since I live in Florida. God bless!
Thinking about where I would love to go has made me more appreciative of where I live right now. So on that note I am going to take my son to a museum today!
Even if I dream of somewhere by the ocean, I can still thank God for where I am now.
Where would you like to visit, Becca?
Day #5:
I am out of exotic places, Becca, but I think I am very lucky to live where I do. I am 30 minutes from PA Dutch country and I can enjoy the simple goodness of the plain people. I can drive 10 minutes and be in Valley Forge National Park, and take in all of the historical sites, or I can crave a cheese steak and be in Philly for the original thing in about 45 minutes. All in all, sometimes home is a good place to be!
DAY 5 Took a trip a couple years ago with my Daughter & Grandkids to upper New York state. We went to Watkins Glen to see the waterfalls and to winery. Just beautiful.
Some of the dreamiest places I have ever been were right in my Nanny and Granddad’s living room. They traveled a lot. I have been to Buckingham palace, Edinburgh castle, Sea World, Busch Gardens, Banff National Park, Lake Louise, the Rocky Mountains, and may other places that I will probably never seen in person. My grandfather was a history teacher, so I got an added education in that living room in history and geography. All through the old slide projector that they had. I wish they were still alive! I miss those times.
No. 5–Saved the best for last! Just wanted to make a comment on No.4 –for a awesome view from our back door, we have deer, wild turkeys, pheasants, all kinds of birds, we love it. Sit on the porch in the late evenings and hear the river running and birds singing.
The last place is “Mount Airy, NC” which is the hometown of “Andy Griffith”. It has the world’s largest open-faced granite quarry. Also within 10 miles is the beautiful Pilot Mountain State Park–the mountain is beautiful. I own a business in Mount Airy and we have had visitors from all 50 states and from all over the world. They are all amazed what the small town can offer. We enjoy meeting everyone since we are located in one of the tourist shops “Wally’s Service Station. Always enjoy what you have around you and the treasures that it has to offer and you can be happy anywhere–God created everything, so there is beauty in everything.
Thank you Becca for all your wonderful creations and the beauty that you inspire into each. Thank you for your blog and the opportunity to offer a chance to win the awsome gifts. You are great!!!
Waiting in anticipation! I love your card for children…. roots and wings. We all need them. Thanks.
Day 5 and other scenic spots to see are the Badlands National Park, Wall Drug, Crazy Horse Memorial all in S.D.
I have so many places I would like to visit. I started this blog candy with Norway, Ireland, Grand Caymen & Hawaii. To add even more wonderful places I would have to include an Alaskian Cruise, Austria, Switzerland, Italy & Costa Rica. I can see my theme is either mountains & snow (not sure why as I do not like cold weather) or sunshine & beaches. Thank you for this blog. It has made me smile thinking about the places I would like to visit with my husband, family & friends. That just takes to me what is most important to me and it makes me realize that all those places would not be as beautiful or fun to visit unless I take family & friends with me.
Becca.
Your blog candy offer looks so tempting. I would love to win it. Nova Scotia, Canada is a lovey place to visit. It has so much natural beauty and the people are friendly.
Mary
My last place is right here at my home. The mountains are in the distance and the lake just down the road. The backyard feeders are filled with the noise of wrens, cardinals, bluejays, woodpeckers and many other small birds. The occasional squirrel shows up. The dogs run about barking and chasing anything that moves. The BBQ sits ready for our next family gathering. This is the best place of all because it’s all about family and friends and making memories to keep for the rest of time.
I went to Europe when I was in college and one of my most memorable side trips was taking the train from Oslo to Bergen (on the western coast of Norway)…breathing taking scenery.
Our last journey takes us from the East Coast to the West Coast, the Queen Charlotte Islands/Haida Gwaii, in Northern British Columbia, Canada … the most remote archipelago in Canada and perhaps the most serene … absolutely magnificent! For thousands of years the Queen Charlotte Islands have been inhabited by the Haida, an indigenous people to whom art, culture, legends, mythology, and community play an important role in their lives. Haida Gwaii means “Islands of the People.”
I fell in love with Haida Gwaa many years ago. I think it was the “grace” of the land that stole my heart. There is something very majestic and magical when you visit Haida Gwaii … a spiritual experience and results in a deep connection with the land, sea and people.
Until next time I bid you all farewell and wish you a wonderful Sunday!
I’ve told you all about Kauai. About Hanalei Bay, the Na Pali Coastline, Ke’e Beach, Spouting Horn and some of the great places to eat. Today I’ll leave you with the fact that there’s so much more to see. There’s the Fern Grotto, the lava tubes, the light house, and on and on. The beauty of Kauai is astounding and the people are wonderful. Every time we have gone, we don’t want to come home. You know sometimes when you go on vacation and you’re so tired that you can’t wait to get home…I never feel that way with Kauai. I think maybe because it’s not as touristy as the other islands. It is truly paradise. I hope you get the chance to go. I know I would love to go again. Enjoy your ‘reading’ travels. Aloha!
This blog candy exercise makes me realize how little I’ve traveled! I want to see some of these places too…
Waimea Canyon on the island of Kauai is just like a mini Grand Canyon. It boggles the mind that something that size can be on an island! You really should see it by helicopter to take in the full effect. An amazing place….
Teri
I currently live along Colorado’s Front Range. I wake up from my ‘dreams’ each morning with majestic views of the mtns. What a treat for the eyes and soul!
Another must see place in northern Alberta, Canada is Lesser Slave Lake–a huge lake with tons of camping facilities on it’s shores.
Day 5 – The Wisconsin Dells – This area is amazing! We went there for our anniversary, which is in October, and the colors were breathtaking! Definitely, a must see!
South Lake Tahoe…so beautiful…that’s where we got married…on the beach.
Charmaine
Wow, fifth day and fifth entry already! I would like to tell you about ICE! It is an attraction each year at Gaylord Palms in Orlando during the Christmas season. There are the most amazing ice sculptures on display. I understand each year is a bit different. When I was there they had a train that you could walk on. There was a life-size manger scene. Beautiful red poinsettias and colored fish. Santa at the North Pole. Penguins and an ice slide that you could actually go up and slide down on. I was there three years ago and hope to go again next year.
Thank for the memories this week and the chances to win your candy.
I’ve never gotten the opportunity to travel there, but my hubby & several friends have & say that it’s breathtakingly beautiful — Alaska!!! Many have said IF you’re going to take a cruise, be SURE to take the Alaskan cruise, as it’s the absolute best & you’ll never regret it! I was going to say today to take a trip to my craft room, as I’d love to just watch you in action, Becca, but I’m sure yours would rival mine in so many ways!!! I’m so thrilled each day to come to your blog & soak up your unbelievable gift for creating. Thank you for sharing — I’m holding my breath for the directions for the Valentine basket/box, as I’m in the process of making a couple of those for Easter! Thanks so much for all you share with those less talented on your Amazing blog! You are a truly an inspiring/giving person, Becca!!!
Day 5 – Entry #4 (Oops missed yesterday. It was a busy day.)
I love the Columbia River Gorge in Oregon. There are numerous waterfalls, including Multhomah Falls which is the second tallest year round waterfall in the US. It is especially beautiful when it is iced over. There are many hiking trails as well. There is an amazing view from Crown Point when it is clear.
I haven’t had much opportunity to travel but my husband and I drove to South Dakota for our 25th Anniversary. My first glance at the Badlands literally brought me to tears. I was overwhelmed at the sheer vastness and color. We actually drove through from the west at sunset and from the east at sunrise the next day. It looked like two different places, each equally as beautiful as the other. Thanks for being you Becca! The world needs more people like you.
Day #5
Northern Coast of the Isle of Lewis, Scotland. Windswept heather covered hills, craggy cliffs, and a sea that can be dark and crashing or, on a sunny calm day, a beautiful blue.
Good Day Becca,
My final entry will be my trip to my sister’s house in Naples, Florida. She has a house about four blocks from the gulf. We would spend our days shopping and eating out then, our evenings would start with a trip to the beach to catch some the most beautiful sunsets. Always a good time when I visit my sister.
I think I’m just making it in time for day #5… hooray I actually got here every day… I’m not usually so good at contests! LOL!!! And even though I never win anything it’s been fun remembering some wonderful trips. Now, what to choose for my final breathtaking place… there are too many to choose from. This one will probably sound VERY strange to most, but in August of 2007 my wonderful husband took me to Memphis to attend what was called an “Elvis Live” concert. Something similar has been broadcast on PBS, but this one was the 30th Anniversary Concert and it’s so amazingly different when you are actually there and watching it live. With the technology of the day and the live musicians and singers (Elvis’ band and back-up singers) it was an amazing experience and you really felt like you were seeing Elvis in person. Tapes of him are shown on a big screen like they do at concerts nowadays anyway and the live band and singers perform to Elvis’ digitally remastered voice singing. I did not want that concert to end. I would have sat through it again and again if that had been possible. What a treat to see since I had never seen Elvis in person when he was alive and really only truly discovered his music after his death. Memphis is also a fun city to visit… lots of really interesting museums, really great barbeque to enjoy (Corky’s) and it has some of the nicest people I’ve ever met on a vacation. We never expected to enjoy our trip there as much as we did. It’s truly a vacation that will live in our memories forever!
Hi Becca: My husband and I have only travelled a few times, either to the States, or here in Canada. The Grand Canyon was magnificient (we hope to take the two-day trip down into the Canyon), but I have to say the most memorable trip was to our Canadian Rockies, in a town called Canmore, and Lake Louise, Alberta. There is a phenomenon in the prairies called “big sky”, and the best way to describe it, is imagine yourself in a snow-globe, without the snow, but a blue, blue sky. Now put yourself at the bottom of a snow-covered mountain, and look way up. Fantastic! Our next stop was Lake Louise, home of one of our oldest hotel, built by the Canadian Pacific Railway in the 1800s. While walking through the enterior, which has been kept in its orginal design, imagine those around you in 1800 dress — ladies in swishing gowns and large hats; men in striped pants and tailored dress-coats. As you walk out the side doors and down toward the frozen lake, you can hear the sound of the skates on the ice. Absolutely breathtaking! If any one has a chance to travel to these spots, don’t hesitate to go. Alberta has a dry winter, so one doesn’t feel the cold. Came upon your site by chance, and love it. Your cards are amazing. Thanks. Barb
Jamaica is beautiful! Great people, gorgeous climate!
I had forgotten about a place near my home that I had visited that just took my breath away… the Washington Monument in Washington DC. I have lived in Northern VA for over 30 years, so going to DC is not a BIG thing. I finally had a week off from my government job…and decided to go into town. I see pictures of the monument all the time but until you are next to it, boy it is tall! I went up in it and didn’t stay long, but you know you are high when you are there! A beautiful panoramic view of DC!
Bermuda! The flowers are beautiful and the pink sand remains cool even under the fiercest sun. Loved it and would love to go back one day…..
Hi Becca,
I can’t believe you have time to read all of your blog messages, YIKES!
I always try to read some of yours, you have such wonderful followers!
I have been lucky to travel a little and see some of this beautiful world.
It is so hard to pick one place. I think I will pick the Grand Canyon. The colors are so spectacular!
Hello again, Today is the fifth and final day! It’s been wonderful to see all of the places others have visited! I have not travel much, but I have always wanted to visit Alaska and Australia. I have seen such breathtaking views from both of these places. The vast lush green lands of Australia ( I loved the movie) and seeing the Northern Lights in Alaska must be glorious. I would love to see them firsthand some day. But, for now I am content being at home with my family. Thanks Becca!
I love the central coast of California. The beach area at Avila and Pismo are lovely, and lots of great restaurants to try out.
Thanks for a chance at some terrific blog candy! It’s been fun thinking of the places I’ve been to, even if it is all close to home by comparison! Maybe some day I’ll get a chance to travel….
DeniseB
My all time favorite traveling adventure was my first cruise. We left NY harbor and traveled to Bermuda. I was hooked on cruises from that point on, they are one of the best ways to travel, and I would love to go on one more curise before I go and as I mentioned on my bucket list I would love to go on an Alaskan cruise.
but, with all the adventures my family and I have taken wheather I was a child or an adult. My fondest memories are just those where we just got in the car and went. Like wonderlusts we drove and did what ever we wanted to do. No tours to slow us down no itineary we had to follow, we just went at our own pace and savored each and every moment.
Good morning~Day #5, & I wanted to think of the MOST special place I have been. Grand Canyon? Bermuda? Canada, Jamaica? No—Many, many years ago, my late husband and I walked a beach in MA with out young son. Just a beautiful spring day, nothing special. That wonderful young husband died a few years later, and that place and day will always be the special moment we shared with our child. The most unforgettable place to visit is very often right in your own back yard. Live in the moment, we never know how few and far between they will be!
My last dreamy place has to be the coast road in California. Driving around every curve and spotting another breath taking sight was a day of beauty. I would love to go back. Maybe I will some day.
Down behind the farm where I grew up is a meandering river. It changes it course every few years since the soil and sand can’t withstand the currents for long, but it never strays too far. When I was younger there were dairy cows grazing the meadow and they kept the grass trimmed neater than any lawn mower could. The dragon flies darted and flittered by often and frogs would croak and splash in a couple of close by ponds. It was so nice to take a little lunch and a towel and go down to swim and splash in the river on a hot summer afternoon then dry off on the sandy shore. There were large trees hanging down low to the ground if the sun became too hot but kids rarely look for shade when there are so many other places to check out. The sand birds had their nests dug into the steeper side of the river banks and would swoop in and out while we swam below. The river is still there but the dairy herds are gone and the grass grows high now with no Holsteins to graze it off. I am sure the swamps and frogs are there and the dragonflies are lighting on the lilypads same as before but now we don’t go down to sit on the shore and enjoy a sandwich. But as long as I know the river is there, it’s OK.
Hi Becca! Today I will list some places I hope to travel to someday with my hubby. It would be even a greater joy if all four of our kids (his 2 and my 2) and their sginificant others could join us. Here’s my list in no particular order:
New Zealand
Greece
Alaska
Hawaii
France
England and all the UK
South Africa
Moscow
Prague, Czech-Republic
Argentina
Maldives
Sweden
Vatican City, Italy
Northeast USA (Washington, Oregon)
Charleston, SC
My constant thought is that wouldn’t it be so great if we could visit every and any place we wanted to in the entire world without fear of hatred, violence, prejudice? Traveling opens up a person’s mind to better accept other ways of life, and reminds us to avoid thinking that our ways are the “best and only ways”. It opens hearts and communications and I believe would make the world a better place for everyone.
thanks again, Becca, for your high level of inspiration, and also the op to win your sweets! Hugs again, DebraK
Hope your Sunday is as sunny as mine. I live in South Florida where we are having the most wonderful weather. So people say it is cold, but I love it. It is just cool. High around 70. Nice wouldn’t you say.
Arlene
Day 5…..
Yesterday was my 63rd birthday! What a journey, a trip, and oh what I have seen. Some great places and some I hope I never return to.
We all have many travels of memories…….hopefully most are great places :-)
Thanks for everything!
Sally S.
We enjoyed visiting Switzerland. Everything was very clean and they had beautiful gardens and mountains.
The only long trip I have ever taken was a trip to Austin, Tx. My brother and sister-in-law lived there. I was so heartsick for them. I told me hubby I was going to Texas. If he didn’t come with me I may not come back! So, away we went. Just to be with family was the best! They took us around the Austin area. Some beautiful places there. No place anywhere can come close to being with my family!
Sharon L
Well we’ve been to the other side of the world and back but at the end of the day the best place to be is back home here in the UK with family, loved ones and friends! Today has been a glorious sunny day here although cold but we have been for a long walk in the sunshine and enjoyed every minute of it.
For me, the most dreamy and awesome place I have been was walking on the beach in Florida at sunset with the person I love. The white sand, the expanse of ocean and the beautiful sunset is unbelievable.
The blog candy is so generous and your cards are beautiful. I enjoy looking at your blog.
Linda
So many wonderful places in the world but the best place to be is HOME.
Thanks for my fifth chance to win. Hugs, Nellie.
I would really like to go to Egypt and see the pyramids and the Valley of the Kings. What an incredible sight that must be!
My other dream destination is Australia. It just seems like the most amazing place! Such interesting wildlife and scenery so different from North America.
Is it the last day today?
A beautiful place I once visited was in the North East of Scotland, it was a beach and there were mountains behind, it was truly beautiful but I can’t recall the name, maybe Church Town?
Cazzy x
On previous days, I have listed places that I enjoy – but forgot to say why!
Tuscany is a wonderful place to visit – the colors of the buildings, the light late in the afternoon coming through the trees, the great food – all reasons to love Tuscany.
I really had not thought of my “dream vacation” for years. It sort of got put on the back burner due to lack of funding and the young age of my children (one of which is special needs) It was kinda of nice to dream again. Thanks Becca for all the inspiration and the chances you offer to win the “Mother Load” of prizes.
Valerie Martin
Now that I have told about my two cruises (Alaska and Mexico) the best place is really just where I live in Nova Scotia, Canada. We live near the water with tides that come in and go out twice a day–12 hours apart and one hour different each day. I can see the water from our house and there is a beach for swimming 1.5 miles away. Really busy in the summer. It is always nice to travel but appreciating your home surroundings is wonderful too.
Here I am again thinking about great places I have been. Floating on the Lake of the Ozarks is pretty dreamy and relaxing, too. I’ve even been known to fall asleep on a rubber raft!!
I live in the most wonderful place in the world New Zealand and at my back door there is a region call Central Otago, which is just breathtaking. If you have seen the movie Lord of the Rings, whole lot of it was film here so you can see it is the most wonderful place in the world.
The most beautiful place for me is home. With 4 children on the go I can’t get enought of staying home. I’m looking forward to the day that I can stay home with no demands on my time. You do such beautiful work and i enjoy looking at your cards. Thank you for sharing them with us.
BECCA BECCA MANNY BLESSING TO YOU ON THE RAINY SUNDAY MORNING…..AND YOU DESERVE THEM FOR ALL YOU DO. WELL, RIGHT
NOW WE ARE LIVING IN YUMA ARIZONA. RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE
DESERT AND IT IS BEAUTIFUL. WE HAVE THE SPRING FLOWERS, LAVENDER, PINK YELLOW FLOWERS THAT COME UP AUTOMATICALLY IF
WE HAVE EVOUGH RAIN. BEAUTIFUL PALM TREES, THE MOUNTAINS AND
PUT IT ALL TOGETHER, ITS A VERY NICE PLACE TO LIVE. AND THE
WEATHER IS GREAT. WINTER REQUIRES A SWEATSHIRT AND SUMMER,
WELL ITS HOT. I JUST LOVE IT HERE.
CYNTHIA
Hi Becca,
Happy Sunday! You have asked about places that take our breath away. I think that the top of the Empire State Building is one place that takes my breathe away. To look out over the city at that height is just amazing. New York is such a wonderful city and to see it at that height is just breathe taking.
Thank you for your encouragement to look for the beautiful.
Kim
what a lovely card !!!
Another place that is just unbeliveable it’s Niagara Falls (the canadian side) just one word … WOOOW!
If you want an eyeful of beautiful scenery, try “Going to the Sun Hwy.” part of Glacier National Park. Gorgeous!
Day 5-I have to agree with many of the responses –the BEST place to be is HOME with family and friends. Happy Sunday.
Hi Becca,
I hope you are having a great day. Still going through the beautiful land of your past blogs. How lucky I am to find your creative place.
Hi Becca,
What a glorious day with the sun shinning, the birds singing, and the snow melting. We are so looking forward to spring in our home.
Today I am thinking of Eagle River Wis. and our small family cabin. It is set back in the woods on a beautiful lake that is contected to a chain of 27 lakes. The journey by boat is a wonderful site for all eyes. I like to get up early for the trip into town by boat. The reason for this is because of all the animals you see along the way. If you are quiet and go by way of a small fishing boat you may get lucky and see bear, or deer drinking at the shore line. There are eagles or hawks flying above your head while ducks, swans, or a Blue Heron or two may be taking a swim. You will always see fish jumping and stopping to catch a few is very tempting. There is nothing like fresh perch for dinner.
The early morning sun shinning on the lake is so beautiful. You can watch the suns rays dance on the water. Its just so amazing. I love this journey by boat. I haven’t thought about it for awhile. Years seem to pass by so quickly. Thank you for the memories.
Always, Judy
I live in Norway, and have a favorite place in the north of Norway: LOFOTEN.
I hope you have time to check out the pictures.
I love your blog, and look on it almost every day! Thank you. Have a nice week.
Hi Bekka, I haven’t really been many places either, but last August for our 10th Wedding anniversary my husband took me to London and we stayed in a 5* hotel, visited the theatre and the Hagan Das Ice Cream Restaurant…. we had a fabby time and it was dreamy because he was there too…
I didn’t leave a comment yesterday – too busy with party preparations.
Today – March 7th – I am now 65 and we had a huge Open House to celebrate!
So, the most awesome sight in my eyes is not a place but the faces of our daughters and sons- in law, 4 beautiful grandchildren, and my husband of almost 44 years. Their love has wrapped all around me and I am grateful.
The island of Kauia. That’s where I spent my honeymoon and it holds wonderful memories for me now that my husband is gone.
Hello Becca
I didn’t get to drop in on Saturday. I was doing Scrapbook
roundup and WOW what a great time.
Just checkin in. Have a great day!
Thank you, Becca, for a chance to win delicious blog candy! Someone is going to be very, very lucky!
Today, I’d like to tell you about a spot that isn’t necessarily breath taking, but one that is amazing. That spot is Mt. St. Helens. It is amazing to see how nature repairs itself. When we first went there, it was the summer after the blast. It looked like a lunar landscape. Using color film, I took photos that looked as if I had used black and white film. Everything was grey. You could see the path that the blast took. One side of a hill would have all broken and splintered trees – branches gone w/ only the thicker areas remaining. Yet, just right at the crest of the hills, everything was brilliant green as if there wasn’t a traumatic event! That year, nothing was green except those unaffected zones. Each subsequent summer, the green returned – first, small shoots sprouting up from the grey dust that was everywhere. Next came the saplings and small weeds, and, in time, things became green again. Saplings grew into small pines.
I don’t often use the word awesome because it’s meaning is so huge. However, this was awesome. Seeing what the eruption did and how nature came back over time was amazing! It reminds me of how we, as humans, are capable of resiliency both spiritually and physically.
Thank you again,
Chris
One more dreamy place is Paris. There is nothing quite like taking the Bateaux Mouche for a sunset cruise down the Seine.
Well it’s day 5 and I have another place to tell you about. Yellowstone National Park is one of the most beautiful places on earth. We went on a family vacation when I was a teenager and I loved it (which in itself is amazing as teenagers don’t like much of anything….lol). We stayed at one of the cabins in the park and woke surrounded by beautiful mountains was breathtaking. Seeing Elk and Deer grazing not even 30 feet away. That was the first time I had ever seen a Bear that wasn’t in a zoo and it walked right up to our car as we were entering the park. I love nature and being outdoors, I grew up camping so that was one of the beat vacations ever. I find that as an adult my favorite places are campgrounds. I’m not much of a big city girl, get me in the mountains with my camera, away from all the crowds and electronic gadgets and I’m as happy as a clam. If you ever get to Yellowstone you will see what I mean, I can’t even begin to describe how breathtakingly beautiful it is.
Don’t really have anymore great places that I’ve been to but I would love to hear about your area. I’m sure it’s lovely there. Thanks for the opportunity to win great blog candy. Have a great week!
One of my other favorite spots is Paris. The architecture is so old, ornate and amazing. I love the essence of Paris. The scultpures in the parks, the detail in the buildings, and just the feeling of being there was wonderful. Thanks Becca, for another chance at delicious blog candy!
We took a trip to Las Vegas NV to visit our daughter and visited Hoover Dam. What a fascinating structure. They were building a new bridge over the Colorado River and it gives me chills just looking at how high it is above the river. Also loved the landscape along I-70 thru Utah. The rock formations and desolate feeling can give one the idea of how could they have coped with crossing with covered wagons to their destinations. I love the West.
last post for me. another place that i love tp go to visit is fort pickens in the panhandle of florida. so peaceful. you have the gulf on one side and fresh water on the other.
I haven’t been there, but hope to visit someday. I am sure there is tranquility and peace to be found in a visit to the Holy Lands. Walking the roads that Jesus walked. Being baptized in the Jordan River where the River of Life was baptized. To feel His presence. Must be almost as good as being in Heaven with Him.
Thank you Becca for an opportunity to win some craft goodies. There is peace and tranquility when I sit down and make a Special card for someone I love.
One of the most breathtaking experiences I ever had was on St Simon’s Island in Georgia. Walking on the beach in a bright cotton dress, I was suddenly covered in beautiful yellow butterflies. I have no idea why or where they came from. I don’t have a photo because I was alone and afraid to move for fear they would fly away.
Bermuda is a pretty place to see with all the rocky shoreline and beautiful beaches. The roads are narrow so tourists travel by either mopeds or by taxi.
Fabulous “Have Faith” card, Becca. I can’t imagine topping that design!
The sunsets over the Atlantic Ocean near where I live are beautiful!
I would love to walk on a warm beach… any beach, doesn’t matter where. I am so not a winter person so I have my beach pictures all over the house to remind me summer will come back!
Love your cards!
Well, how timely is this? I arrived back home from my dream place just this morning. I’ve been on Safari in Tanzania followed by a beach front holiday on Pemba Island – in a part which is only accessible by boat. The highlight of the whole 3 weeks away were seeing such wild animals up close and, in the case of a pair of lions – personal! They had just started to mate and I was privileged to witness them just about 6 yards away from the vehicle I was in. Amazing! I was also lucky to see a pack of wild dogs (which are now an endangered species) and families of elephants at close quarters.
My last entry is for a trip my husband and I took through the Smokey Mountains. We drove through the Smokies of North Carolina in October and the colors were truly magnificent! So outstanding that they were overwhelming and breathtaking. We’d definitely like to make that trip again. It’s definitely a confirmation of God’s greatness!
Oh the last day!! XX (those are my fingers crossed–LOL) I guess my last entry will be a train trip from Cleveland OH to San Diego CA so it’s not just a “place” it took hubby and I 3 days to get there–LOL but it was something he wanted to do—there is a lot of the USA between those 2 places–LOL but I have to say around KS we sw the most amazing blue skies and wonderful big puffy white clouds–just riding along looking at scenery wa worth the time it took us to get there!!!
Guess it’s time for my last entry – first I just want to say how much fun this has been reading everyone’s posts – think we all need to get together and spend some time traveling. My last place to recommend taveling to would be Ireland and Scotland….but you just can’t do a week or two. Do it right – at least a month in each. The views are wonderful – and so are the people and food….who knows, you might even catch a glimpse of the “little people” – they really are there ya know!
Ha! Kathy O and I are on the same wavelength! My entry for today is also of the Smokies of North Carolina. My dear friend has a cabin in the mountains, and the porch overlooking the valley is one of the most beautiful places on earth. We just love to sit there and watch the birds and little critters. It is so peaceful and serene. The fog creeps through the valley and keeps everything to a whisper in the early mornings, and the mountain tops peek through to say hello…..ah, it is a piece of heaven on earth.
Again, thanks for these wonderful moments of reflection, as well as your beautiful creations that you share.
Day 5: Bannf and Jasper are two lovely places to visit. Lake Louise is gorgeous and Banff Springs Hotel is very impressive. It is made out of limestone and there is so much to see in it and in the area. You can actually take a train ride from Banff to Vancouver or the other way around. Stunning scenery to say the least. Thanks again for a chance to win!!
My second favorite place is Del Mar Beach in Del Mar, CA. It is most beautiful while the sun is setting. So peaceful – another beautiful blessing from God. Julie R.
i have so many favorite places it is really hard to decide what my next one would be. This one today is a litte different. We use to live in Colorado and loved to go to the mountains. Use to have a place outside of Alma, CO that would take your breath away with the beauty. Sure hated when we had to sell it but couldn’t get there anymore
I enjoyed England. Everything was so beautiful. We flew into London, but I stayed in Derby. The train ride was very nice. I enjoyed the view from the train.
There’s something magical to me when I’m on an island. I have been to tropical islands which are certainly lovely but any “island” is dreamy to me, especially when the only way to get there is by boat. In the summer I’m fortunate to be able to visit our son-in-law’s mother at her home on Cranberry Island, Maine. It’s a small island and you can only get there by boat. The sunsets are fabulous and it’s like being in another world when the fog rolls in.
carol b
One of my favorite trips was to The Great Smoky Mountains in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. It was during the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day. That place is lit up like crazy. There’s something special about walking through town, all the while, eating a funnel cake and getting covered with confectioners sugar and snow and holding hands with the one you love!!! It’s so special.
Another of my favorite places to visit is your blog! I get so inspired by all your lovely creations, your Becca bits, and anything else you put on your blog. All you need is a computer, a chair, and you are there to go wherever you want! Thanks again for all your inspirition.
Shirley L.
Roseville, CA
Day 5 – Another beautiful place is Sweet Berry Farms in Marble Falls Texas. It’s a fun place to go with family and friends and pick your own strawberries. All the rows and rows and are so neat to see.
Thanks again for such a great blog full of inspiration.
A fifth amazing place to visit is Arches National Park in Utah. It is a breathtaking wonder. Be sure to take several days to hike out to them all. And be sure not to go in the middle of the summer! It’s way too hot then to really appreciate them.
Amazing number or responses. I love this site and all that you do. I want to thank you for sharing with us. I have a trip planned to one of my favorite places Germany where I am going to go visit with my granddaughter.
Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming. The mountains are a figure of God’s beautiful country in this world. Breath taking!
One of the most impressive sites I’ve visited, several years ago now, was Mt. St. Helens fifteen years after the eruption. Even 15 years later it’s hard to believe the power that Mother Nature displayed with that eruption. There’s a drive through an area of stone white trees, a literally dead forest. The trees are still standing but are leafless, of course, and look like statues…quite a ‘cemetery’ and an eerie feeling. I tend to be blase or jaded, something like that, about most things, but that trip was very enlightening. Looking at Mt. St. Helens itself from the Visitors’ Center, it looks like toothpicks all laid out on the mountain in quite an orderly fashion only you know it’s full-grown large trees that had been felled by the blow 15 years previously. Very, very impressive and unforgettable even 20 years later…such power!
Here is my Sunday and final entry. This has been fun reviewing all my favorite sites to visit. Today’s feature is an entire city–Washington DC. So many historical sites that touch me in many ways. Arlington Cemetery, changing of the guards at the Tomb of the Unknown Solider, Iwo Jima, Vietman War all the things that bring tears to my eyes. Then all the wonderful monuments that just make you smile–The Washington, Lincoln and Jefferson. Well I could go on and on about this city, how it is laid out, the subway system etc–Washington is just awesome.
I think the best view is out my back door. My backyard is like a park with beautiful flowers and trees. :)
We have a hot air balloon and one of the places I love to be is flying just above the trees on a peaceful morning just after sunrise. The world seems much less hectic and beautiful when seen from the air. Every season offers unique sights and sounds to enjoy.
It’s me again. I am the one who took the Carribean cruise on our 25th wedding anniversary. I love all the thing I saw on that cruise but I also love my home state of South Carolina. I wish I could show your our beautiful coast. My favorite place there is Pawley’s island. Or I wish you could see our beautiful upstate with Greenville being the town I’d show you in the upstate.
this may sound corny – but I love going to watch my kids play sports – where ever they are, I am at peace being there with them…..
Sandra
Well, I made it back from the coast and it was glorius. So I thought I would share that with you for day five. We drove down to Rockport, Tx for the 31st Annual Oyster Fest. Rockport is on the coast, so of course sea food is abundunt. We camped at Goose Island State Park, which is bountiful withwildlife, wildflowers and walking trails. It is still pretty early in the season, so most of the vegetation is more on the brown side versus green. The smell of the salt water is in the air and it energizes you. Rockport is a small town that increases by about 35 thousand over this 4 day festival yet everyone remains cheerful and polite. You feel like you belong versus just a tourist for the weekend. We have gone camping down there in the past, so this wasnt our first time, but each time you do go, you see something else that you had not seen in your previous visit. If you get the chance to visit this little town, please do so. You wont be disappointed.
And Becca, the card for today is drop dead gorgeous. How do you continue to create such masterpieces on such a continual basis? Love it , love it love it…
Being avid NASCAR fans, we visited Lowe’s Motor Speedway once. Took a track tour and all. We had a great time ~!
My favorite is still my home, Thomas Acres, in rural Missouri. There’s no place like home.
So many place to go to and so little time! I would like to visit Austrailia and New Zealand sometime in my life.
How creative and beautiful this card is. You do things with your cards that I would likely never think of. They are always outstanding! I love your creations so much that I’m catching up on all your archives since I’m a rather new follower.
Now, for my last breathtaking place, I would mention the trip we took to the top of Pikes Peak in Colorado by train last Novemeber. The views were so amazing, they told us at one point we could see all the way to the Kansas border. Our train cut right through all the gorgeous trees and gave us some gorgeous views (especially where we were riding alongside a creek). Wow, so many photo ops, amazing.
When we went to the East Coast for our 25th wedding anniversary, I was fascinated by Williamsburg, VA, kinda a history buff’s Disneyland, but it made me want to see even OLDER things. So for our 35th, yes, it took another 10 years, we saw the Tower of London! 11th century! And still in use!!
Well, having just returned from a hectic weekend away from home, it sure was nice to get home again. It will be nice to sleep in my own bed tonight, and be home again for a while. As Dorothy said in The Wizard of Oz, “If I ever go looking for my hearts desire again, I shouldn’t look any further than my own back yard.”, and “There’s no place like home.” I guess that while I’m “dreaming”, I need to also remember to be happy with what I have, and where I am in my life, and to keep things in perspective. I do have so much to be thankful for.
This world is full of so many beautiful places and I’ve had the privilege to go to quite a few. Nothing can top a beautiful tropical sunset on the beaches of Dakar, Senegal in my opinion!
Day Five:
Wellsboro, Pennsylvania
There is one particular place there – they call it the Grand Canyon of the East – GORGEOUS!!!!!!
Hi Becca, 5th and final day: I have really enjoyed thinking of the places I have been to and writing about them. I really enjoy going to Biltmore in Asheville, NC. WOW, what it must have been like to live there. My mom and I had a season pass for 4 or 5 years and we always had the best time there. To go in April for Festival of Flowers, to go in the summer to see what was in bloom in the beautiful gardens and then at Christmas time. It is such a beautiful place to visit. I hope you can go there sometime. Thank you again for the chance to win and I really love your blog.
I love Honolulu, Hawaii. So much to do and so much to see. The weather is great – not too hot or humid all year round. Lots of enjoyable recreation and water sports. The Arizona memorial is very poignant and well presented. Diamond Head is great for getting in some exercise to be rewarded with fabulous views.
This is the fifth most beautiful place I have been. I considerr Guatemala to be a very beautiful place to visit. I was there in 2007 on a mission trip with World Hope, Hope For Children. The people there are gorgeous, appreciative and just very pleasant people. The beauty of there country was never expected by me. I am so thankful to have been able to go there.
I haven’t been out of the US, but I have to say one of the prettiest places I’ve been is in the hills of Austin, TX. I love to travel though and hopefully, one day, will go abroad. Love your creativity and your blog!
Love to visit “Old Town” San Diego. We took the tour which takes you all over the older part of S. D. and then your bus becomes a water craft and you skim across the bay. There you see playful seals, sun bathing sea lions and World War ll military compounds and factories.
Gorgeous weather, warm sun, the ocean spray and a relaxing day!
There’s an Old Merry-Go-Round lots of shops and great places to dine.
Revives one’s body, spirit and mind.
Hi Becca! One other place you should visit one day is West Edmonton Mall in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Biggest mall in the world and it also houses a movie theatre, amusement park, ice rink, and water park. Thanks again for the chance to win!
Travelling,,,, thats Life!!!wish i could do it but i must be happy with the sunset from my back door,,,,and i’m happy with that if my hubby is next to me.
Day 5 and final entry! Wow that was a fast 5 days! One more place that I think is so neat to visit is Las Vegas! I love all the different colored lights in the evening. I’m not much for gambling but there is so much to see there. Hoover Damn is very cool, the chocolate factory, the cactus gardens, the marshmellow factory and the list goes on and on. Also in the evening to watch the water show at the Belagio is breathtaking. I could stand there for hours and watch that.
Thanks again for the chance to win some awesome blog candy and thank you for sharing all your amazing creations. My day would not be complete if I didn’t check your blog!
Karen M.
Ok, you’ll be able to tell we don’t travel much!!! But, one place we went to, well it really wasn’t beautiful; but it sure was fun! We went to Infinoen (sp?) Raceway in Calif. and saw a Winston Cup Race w/our grandson a few years ago and had a blast!!! Dirty, long walk and all; but we had fun! We went the night before and stayed in our motorhome for the 1st time and made breakfast in the morning. We stayed at a KOA Campground and they had a talent show and I think ice cream sundaes. We were in heaven!! Thank you again Becca for this chance to win stuff!! I promise to use it faithfully if I should win!! LOL!! Carolyn :o)
Day 5 ~ I couldn’t figure out where to go for our last day, Becca. I finally settled on 2 places. The first is Newport, Rhode Island. This is famous for all the “cottages” that the ultra rich built for summer homes. Of course, this supposes that you can call a 20 room (some are larger) mansion a “cottage”. Or if you figure that cooks, maids, butlers, valets, gardeners and chauffeurs should come with “cottages”! Most of them are right on the coast and look out over the Ocean. A number of them are now museums and open to the public. But an amazing number are still private homes.
Newport is also the home of the Tennis Hall of Fame. It has a number of grass tennis courts and a museum. The architecture is really kind of neat. There are also all sorts of seafood restaurants along the water front. The best clam chowda (chowder, New England style, of course!) I ever ate was at a place called the Black Pearl. There are all sorts of fascinating shops. If you take the Cliff Walk to see the homes wear VERY comfy shoes, LOTS of walking! Also glorious views of the ocean.
The last place is home. Where your loved ones are, your things, your heart. But then you’ve know this all along, haven’t you? Home is the most dreamy place of all. This doesn’t need a long description, since it’s different for each person. Home, wherever, whatever it is, is the best place in the world.
Thanks for this, Becca. It’s been fascination reading all the entries. Somebody is going to be a very happy person when you pick a winner! R/
A place that I always love visiting is my best friends parents place. They live a little way outside of a smallish country town in Queensland, Australia. They have a few acres of bush that their house sits in and it is so peaceful to get away there, to not have to worry about what you look like, what you’re wearing – everything that matters in the city is needlessly superficial there, and you can just relax and be yourself.
I also like to visit the great lakes in the summer. Not too hot and water as far as you can see!
One place that I would love to go back to, Becca, is Williamsburg, VA. I visited there as a child and would love to see it as an adult. Thank you for giving us so many chances to win a fabulous prize.
‘Fraid I’m pretty much tethered too Becca. I’ve been practically nowhere and am too old to expect that to change now. I’d like to have gone to Hawaii, but never made it.
I really enjoy the many uses you make of all the Spellbinders on your beautiful cards.
New England in the Fall!! The colors are brilliant just like your artwork!
From undergroun caves and caverns to lofty mountain peaks nothing quite compares to spending time with family. Yesterday we celebrated birthdays with our children and grandchildren- to me it is like like being in heaven. I really love my family.
Becca, you are always so generous! I haven’t done a lot of traveling, but I love anywhere in the fall that has beautiful colors.
“Oh, the Places I’ve Been, Part 5”
You’ve inspired me to try to scrapbook a chronological layout of the different places we’ve been. I envision it as a 1-2 page layout with pictures, the dates and highlights visited or special memories. I many break it down to one for national travel and one for international travel.
We have been fortunate to have been able to travel to all 50 states. We also made it a special point to visit all 50 state capitols. We started visiting state capitiols partway through our travels, so we had to repeat some states.
I also would like to do a book on our international travels. We were SO fortunate to be able to travel to many places in Europe. My husband had accumulated over a million miles in Marriott points. We were able to redeem them in for free airfare for four anywhere in the world and two 10 night hotel stays. What is AMAZING is that we were able to do this THREE different times.
We were able to visit England, Scotland, Wales, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, the Czech Republic, Spain, Portugal, Hungary. For all the countries except for Spain and Portugal, we were based out of a main city and then did some long day trips by car or train (and LOTS and LOTS of walking). We were able to cover a lot of ground and saw many AMAZING things.
My husband and I also traveled to Europe on our own before the kids were born. We took a 28 day tour of Europe with Cosmos for an AMAZING price!!! In addition to a number of the countires that I listed above, we also visited Monaco, Lichtenstein, Yugoslavia (when it was still Yugoslavia), Greece.
We also took another trip to Europe with my husband’s chorus. They performed in Westminster Abbey, York Cathedral, a church in Edinborough and they did a collaborative concert with a brass band in Leeds. In Leeds, we stayed with a host family and they made the traditional roast beef with Yorkshire pudding for us.
Europe is such a WONDERFUL place to visit. We had so many AMAZING experiences and we have so many magical memories from our visits. Thanks for letting me revisit some of those special times.
Hi Becca, I remembered another place I think is a “must-see”. I always forget it because it’s my homeland, but if you ever manage to get to Germany, hop over to the black forest, it has so many amazing sights and the rest of Germany isn’t bad either, every corner has its own special treasures!
Love, Alex
Canada is so beautiful! The rivers, lakes and mountains are breath-taking! Thanks for another opportunity to win!
Now I am grabbing at straws because I am not a world traveler, but the other place I like to visit is Connecticut. My mother in law and father in law live in a very lush area of the state where the houses are built on three acre lots. When we sit at their breakfast table and eat it is like watching Eden happen right outside our window. There are the chipmunks scavenging for food; the woodchuck trying to avoid being spotted nibbling on the bushes in the garden and the cardinals flitting about. There is a mini forest to peer into that the occasional deer saunters by in. The grass is so green because it rains quite often there. The drive into town is even beautiful because what we see right outside their door is all around us. It is truly a beautiful place to visit; it must be gorgeous in the winter!
I think my favorite place that I ever went was the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. I have never seen water that color, the shades of blue and aqua were astounding and I would love to go back again. Probably won’t happen, but oh to dream!!! Love your blog, BTW!
Love this color combo. Thanks for sharing.
I sometimes think that there is something very special about any place you may visit. It just takes a bit of exploration.
Death Valley, California is another such place. My favorite time is in December/January. Nights in the campground are amazing. The temperature is warm. The night sky is so clear that the stars look like glitter on dark velvet. Because there isn’t light, the stars are so very visible. It’s a perfect place to walk, bike, or just climb smaller hills. If you’re there during one of the meteor showers, you will not be disappointed with all the falling stars you can see.
There is a special beauty in this desolate area. There are canyons prolific with color. Then, there are areas that are so plain.
It’s another spot that you wouldn’t want to miss – visit just once!
I saw on one of the replies that a person wanted to go to Estes Park, Colorad. I will be attending a family reunion there in June and so I guess that is the place I would like to go see at the moment.
Savannah, Georgia is a very quaint place to visit. If you enjoy southern charm and atmosphere, Savannah’s your place. I visited there the week they finished filming “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil”. We managed to get a copy of the book, “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil” and got it autographed by Director of the movie, Clint Eastwood!