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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

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 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 :)

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!!!!!!

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

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

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!

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

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

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.

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.

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!!!

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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 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!

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 :)

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

One of the most breathtaking places I have been is when I stood on the north rim of the Grand Canyon — just awe inspiring!

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!!

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=)

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!

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

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.

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.

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.~

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 -

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!

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

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.

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 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.

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.

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’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…

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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

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

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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!

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!

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

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!

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!

St. Lucia. Peaceful and natural as the earth was meant to be; go there.

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….

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’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.

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.

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!

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.

stamp on…

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.

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.

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

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

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

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!

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.

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’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

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.

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. :-)

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!

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’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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Every new place that a person goes, holds amazing beauty. Just look for the small miracles with every step of your travels.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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! :)

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.

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.

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!!

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 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 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.

(((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.

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’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.

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 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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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!

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.

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, 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.

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.

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

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.

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!

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

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.

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.

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:)

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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! 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.

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!
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!

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!

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

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!

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.

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 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!

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!

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!

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.

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

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.

The Butterfly aviary in Singapore. Amazing.

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

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.

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!?

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.

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.

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

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.

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. :)

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!!

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!!!

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.

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 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.

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.

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!