I have three favorite vacations–choosing just one is like saying I love one of my children more than the other.
A glimpse of each:
20th Anniversary, Trip-of-our-lifetimes, October 2007: Antigua (in the
Caribbean)
This is the first time I needed a passport, and after almost a year of research (even polling blog readers), we found the perfect destination for us in Hermitage Bay. We wanted intimate and private (they have only 25 cottages), all inclusive, beach front, and a spectacular setting. Our expectations were exceeded as everything we hoped for and MORE was found in this stunning resort.
My only problem is deciding what photos to upload (I took over 600 pictures); because I’m on intermittent wi-fi at the moment, I’ll choose just a few.
Yellowstone/Grand Tetons, July 2007
This was the first time I had seen this part of the country–and it was long over due. Every American should be required to visit…Creation speaks the majesty of God in ways words can’t even come close!
It was a great trip with our children and the downsides were a) we hadn’t yet purchased a new camera and b) I never saw any stinkin’ bears (but not for lack of trying!).
Jackson Hole, Wy., was the quaintest of little towns, Yellowstone was thousands of acres of illusion, changing form around every corner, and the Grand Tetons towered their glory above us, rendering me speechless in their presence (with jaw dropped to ground).
If you haven’t gone, make plans to now! Pictures do NOT begin to share the magnificence of these places!
Kiawah Island, S.C. – The past 14 summers 🙂
The beach–just about any beach–is my favorite place on the planet. My spirit sings on first sight of the ocean, when I
hear its thunderous applause as waves clap shore, and as my bare feet burrow into white sand.
We’ve taken our children to Kiawah Island since Rachel was a baby, and it’s a tradition I can’t bear to break. Though I’d love to discover new places, the familiarity and beauty of this place is a siren’s call to my heart…and I can’t let her go.
Frustratingly, I can’t get to my beach photos right now, but guess what I could find? My #1 reason for loving Kiawah apart from that whole beach love-fest mentioned above: ALLIGATORS!
We’ll be returning in a few weeks and I can promise you I’ll be on a hunt for this granddaddy gator…I just hope he’s not looking for me, too!
Thanks to Alison @ RDH Mom for choosing such a FUN Fun Monday theme (favorite vacations). Be sure to visit her to get a ton of vacation stories from others, and who knows…you might just find YOUR next destination!
I would have to say the first one is my favourite and I have not even been there! You have such a way with the camera, who needs words????
Wow that first one is just beautiful!!
Great choices… even though I’ve read about them before. (cracked hair and all!)
Dear robin. I love the photo of the umbrella and towel – the sky looks the most amazing colour!
You’re making me long for the beach–and we just got back from our cruise a month ago!
I know just what you mean…how on earth can you upload enough photos of your favorite vacations? It was a challenge. Great share Robin, as always!!!
This is really a fun Fun Monday this week, seeing all the stories of all the great vacations!!
I remember you writing about Hermitage Bay, it looks such a beautiful place. All your photos are lovely~ you guys have shown us some great holiday destinations.
I’ve been to all of these, except Kiawah Island, probably because I’m on the West Coast. I’ll have to add it to my list. When we were younger, Bob ran in a race from town center up to the top of the ski lift, and back, in Jackson Hold. We were staying a month, camping, he wasn’t intenting to enter a race, but couldn’t resist.
These all look like such great vacations Robin. The pictures are great. That first resort looks absolutely heavenly :0)
I would love to go to the Tetons sometime. My husband’s been and his pictures are gorgeous!
Looking for alligators? You need to come to Florida! We are literally crawling with them!
Those are 3 wonderful vacations … with amazing photos … (especially Antigua, a place I’ve never been). Makes me want to USE the Passport I possess and travel there … just to see it first hand. I’ve been to the other places … and they’re beautiful too. I’ve share MY vacation(s) at Small Reflections.
Hugs and blessings,
Those are 3 wonderful vacations … with amazing photos … (especially Antigua, a place I’ve never been). Makes me want to USE the Passport I possess and travel there … just to see it first hand. I’ve been to the other places … and they’re beautiful too. I’ve share MY vacation(s) at Small Reflections.
Hugs and blessings,
your first trip looks surreal, just amazing. Your second trip is high on my list of places to go, hopefully in the next couple of years!! I cringed when I watched the Gator Video…wow!!
Thanks for playing this week and adding me to the list!!
wow! the first place is really beautiful
I forgot what I was going to write after seeing that alligator! Holy hanna that’s a big boy/girl!! I agree, I say you should find him or her and say hi again. Closer pictures next time though please :o) I’m sure it won’t mind…hee.
I wanna go, I wanna go! I’m inspired to visit these wonderful places now! Actually, the kid and I are visiting Yellowstone this summer, thanks for a sneak preview.
Breathtaking…!!!
Oh my…your photos made me speechless…gosh, I want to take a leave from work now and go somewhere!
Have a nice week!
WOW! These all look so gorgeous! I would love to visit any of these places! Thanks for sharing!
thanks for taking us on a GREAT trip (except that alligator thing. that was just … uh…icky!)
Robin, You have me packing my bags right now. The pictures from Antigua are fantastic, but I think that Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons are first on my agenda. There are so many grand places to visit. I am glad that we had this Fun Monday chance to see some of them.
Thanks for the trip back in time Robin. About 30 years ago I was a Peace Corps volunteer on the island of St. Kitts, the neighbor of Antigua. Was that a proper English tea that you had?
My dear friends have retired to Kiawah and after visiting them I can see why.
Yellowstone and the Tetons are practically in my backyard. I hate to admit that I’ve only been to Yellowstone once and to Jackson a couple times. It really is beautiful and not to be missed if you can help it.
Dreamy pictures, friend. **happy sigh**
Thanks for the comment – you have NO idea how it totally made my day………
Blessings ~
OOHH wow!!! i love your photos makes me want to really go there..and that croc???? I cannot live anywhere where they are!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I haven’t been to any of these places. Since I live in Georgia, there’s really no excuse for not having visited Kiawah Island. I’ve heard fabulous things about it for years. I’m going to hope I don’t run into that gator if I make it over there though….
Your photos are amazing!
If you are not getting a kickback from Hermitage Bay, you should be! Beautiful photos.
Beautiful photos! We’re in Pigeon Forge now, which was our vacation spot of choice this year. I love the Great Smoky Mountains and visiting Cades Cove.
Ahhh Antiqua!!! If you ever go back, I promise I won’t disturb you and your husband, if you’ll just pack me in the suitcase. You can drop me off anywhere there once you get off the plane or boat. Leave me behind if you’d like, just take me!!!
Sigh.. I so want to travel! I’ll definitely be adding Antigua to my If I Won the Lottery list. Great photos!