Epiphanie Bags Give-away!

Summer is here. Let's celebrate with a give-away! Tell us about (or link to) your favorite vacation in the comments and you'll be entered to win an Epiphanie Camera Bag of your choice!

Winner will be chosen at random, and announced on this post tomorrow (June 3rd) before noon.

Good luck!  

**CONGRATULATIONS ERIN DANIELLE! You are the lucky Epiphanie bag winner! Thank you to all those who entered and shared your favorite vacation stories!

Comments

[Tracy Brewer]

My favorite vacation was my honeymoon to the Outer Banks of North Carolina! Loved it!

[Carol E.]

Favorite vacation ... last summer, San Francisco with our 3 high school/college kids. Loved the vacations when they were little, but boy, so much fun when they are all big!

[Megan]

Jamaica...love that place so dearly. Most relaxing moments in life spent with my husband there. I would love to have an Epiphanie. :)

[Kathy]

Ireland. Especially the southwest coast.

[laura lok]

my favorite vacaction thats a tough one because they are all favorites in one way or another but if I have to choose I guess it was the last one I got to take with my son we took a cruise to alaska and added on a train ride to denail and stayed in teh park for one night. we saw moose, whales, glaciers, and even a bear amazing beauty everywhere you look. it was good to see him off to adulthood this way I know someday we will travel together again but he has his path to take right now.

[Sandi]

I've been to some nice places but my favorite vacation ever was spending a week in a cabin in a state park in Virginia. It rained a lot that week and what I remember is lots of walks and the sights and scents of a damp forest. Heaven!

[Lisa H]

My favorite vacation is a "staycation". Visiting the sites in my own State has been wonderful for our family. Sometimes we forget about what is in our own backyard.

[Hannah Mayo]

My favorite trip ever, which was a missions trip rather than a vacation, was definitely Zambia. Absolutely amazing. However, for a true, relaxing vacation, I love a family trip to Key West, FL-- which we're doing in 3 days!

[Keri Jarvis]

My favorite vacation recently was to the smokey mountains when the leaves were changing. My 10 month old got to see snow for the first time. It was magical.

[Ali]

My last vacation was to Rome.I walked. I ate. I walked. I ate. I took nearly 3,000 pictures. I walked. I ate. I can't wait to go back!

[Alexa]

Hawaii, where we saw an enormous Buddha and gathered lovely coral:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/popelegantiarum/3319507335/in/set-72157604351186583/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/popelegantiarum/3319506689/in/set-72157604351186583/

[Sandee]

The Oregon Coast. We go almost every year and I never get tired of it. It's breathtaking.

[Alexis Yael]

My favorite vacation is always the next one coming up... I love traveling! Right now, I'm looking forward to a road trip to Chicago for my BIL's wedding! It will be fun AND it will be my first time in Chicago when it isn't cold out!

(If I have to pick a best vacation that I've already been on, it would be the month we spent road tripping through Europe with our then 2 year old. It was a really difficult trip in some ways, but it was magical and in retrospect was very formative for us as a family.)

[Melissa Mcdonald]

I think that one of the best vacationing places would have to be the country side in Ireland. It has one of the most glorious sites, lovely bed-n-breakfast, and terribly amazing company! It has a lovely atmosphere everywhere you look, whether it be cows walking across the road, little mini cars on small roads, cobble streets, cottages, and fields full of livestock! The greenery is outstanding, and would most likely be the ideal place to vacation! That is, if you're into the country side! =)

http://www.realadventures.com/listings/1202923_Glenderan-Bed-and-Breakfast

[Jessica Peña]

My favorite was my wedding and honeymoon in Kona, Hawaii. Just the two of us - and a green sea turtle - barefoot on the beach at sunset for our vows. Each night meant falling asleep to the sound of the ocean and in the mornings fresh Kona coffee and the sweetest mangoes I've ever had. We alternated lazy days on the lanai with adventures; swam with wild dolphins and giant manta-rays, hiked on Kilauea, visited a bunch of waterfalls, ate sugar cane right out of the field, so many amazing memories. I bought my DSLR (my first!) right before this and named her Pele after the Hawaiian volcano goddess since this was her first of many trips.

[Lianne]

I love all vacations! However, my two favourites right now are San Francisco because my sister is there and I love her and her now home, and China because that is where my daughters were born and I feel in love with their country too. The blog of our last trip there can be seen here: http://thompsons2china2.blogspot.com

[Jen]

What a fabulous giveaway! Oh boy, how I'd love to win!

My husband and I love to travel and made a point to fit as much in during the first few years of our married life together while we were child-free with few responsibilities. Of all the trips we went on, when I daydream my thoughts just about always go back to New Mexico. We fell in love with the scenery, history, and cuisine. And don't get me started on the photo opportunities - they were endless.

http://jenniferkrafchik.typepad.com/jennifer_krafchik_photo_b/2011/03/my-entry-1.html

Thank you for the giveaway!

[WorthIt!]

This is a tough question to answer but, I'd have to say when my husband and I went on safari in Botswana and then toured South Africa. The color, the light, the texture, the variety - It was pure magic!

[Jessica]

My favorite vacation was a few years ago when we took my oldest son to the beach for the first time. He loved everything from the water to the sand to the little crabs and creatures and seashells! It was awesome to watch him experience something so great for the first time!

[Tagati]

Have to say that my favourite vacation was when I went to Italy for a shamanic workshop with Hank Wesselman (http://www.sharedwisdom.com/). A week at a villa with side trips to two different types of Etruscan tombs and also seeing Venice and Rome followed by a week tour of Greece was spectacular.

I was able to finally see the Lion Gate of Mycenae and peer over the same vista as Agamenmon! I also visited Crete and Santorini as well as some of the smaller islands to peruse ancient ruins that I had read about in my youth.

Traveling alone was very comforting and I met a lot of really nice people during my vacation. It was so nice to finally take a chance and explore!

[Elisa H.]

The year was 2005 and my beloved husband was deployed to Iraq with the Marines. I missed him and was working a menial job to pass the time. Meanwhile my best friend had been at her first duty station with the Coast Guard long enough that she'd finally gotten an apartment. So when she called and asked if I'd like to help her drive up the West Coast from Phoenix, AZ to Seattle, WA, how could I say no? That trip had a little of everything, stopping to see friends, seeing the sights, blasting music as we crossed the Golden Gate Bridge, laughing late at night in random motels and the beauty of driving up the Pacific Coast Highway. And I fell in love with Seattle on that trip, so much so that we moved here when my husband was discharged from the Marine Corps.

Thanks for an opportunity to share a great memory. And what a great contest - I love Epiphanie!

[Corinna]

If I had the time (and money) this year I would return to India... Think of all the photo-worthy things I could do there! But I'm also dreaming of Bali right now. Neither of those things will happen this year, but at least I have Camp SS to look forward to! Sure would be great to show up with a new Ephiphanie.

[rachaelmarie]

prior to having a family of six, my favorite vacation would have been hands down my visit to fiji for our honeymoon. but now? even the smallest road trips take on a new sense of adventure with three three year olds and a fifteen year old. we went to chicago a couple of summers ago + just enjoyed the city for a day. walked to the beach, wandered through parks, ate outdoors. we didn't' have much to spend on activities or room + board, so we stayed in my sister's boyfriends one bedroom apartment + crammed into the one room. we packed food and ate what we brought for the most part...but we made the most of our visit + love every moment.

[Lizzard_nyc]

Favorite vacay--My husband, son and I went to the Dominican republic in 2005. This was before our second child and we were so relaxed. We vegetated on the shores of Punta Cana, only to get up and walk to the bar to get a pina colada or waive someone down for a Presidente--everyonce in a while we rolled over. We returned to hectic NYC a golden brown color, well rested, and relaxed--that was 6 years ago:) I could use another long beach vacation again and once I get it, I will even debate rolling over (too much work)--I just need to stay horizontal for a week straight:)

[Chi]

Vietnam. I am from there but left in 1982. Visited Vietnam in 1999 so I could see the country as a tourist. That was the first time I traveled from Hanoi (North), Hue (central), and Saigon (South.)

[Sonya Glaze]

My trip to Germany with my cousin to see where our family came from

[Cara]

My favorite vacation is the one yet to come! Taking the family back east for the 4th of July. My kids choose to visit the Statue of Liberty, White House and Colonial Williamsburg over a trip to Hawaii. Can't wait to create new memories and watch some amazing fireworks with them! And I can capture the moments in style with my new Epiphanie bag (hint hint)

[Carrie Miranda]

Fav vacation, hmmm that's a hard one. I did LOVE the Rio Sierra Riverhouse we stayed at in 3 rivers!

[Amy]

Disney World with the family...seeing the kids expressions and enjoyment was priceless!

[Kayla b]

My best vacation would have to be Jamaica. I would LOVE to go back. It was beautiful there and the food was awesome.

[claudia]

My favorite vacation was probably our honeymoon to Banff.

[Mikayla]

I loved my vacation to Puerto Rico. Prettiest place I have ever seen!

[Teresa O.]

My favorite vacation is very simple... the Wisconsin Dells with my family! It was so much fun just watching my kids run around and be kids! Can't wait to do it again this year!

[Sarah K]

Hands down Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Lovely lovely! Great giveaway as well!

[wendy]

Woot!! I love Epiphanie!!
My best holidays have been camping trips with large groups. Family, friends... whatever. Just the chance to hang out in a relaxed atmosphere is so wonderful.

[Helen at Three Times the Giggles]

My very favorite vacations are all from when I was a kid. I cannot wait to return to Cape Cod with my own family someday - the beaches, the camping, the bike trails, all of it!

[Siegrid]

My favourite vacation is always the one where my kids and husband are with me... This year it was an island called Albarella south of Venice/Italy... And the next one is North England and Wales in July - can't wait to spend a lot of fun time with my loved ones there! x

[Lelia]

My Favorite trip was to the NH coast in late August. Wading along the rocky shoreline I found a caught a bunch of baby lobsters! It was awesome and I've always wanted to go back.

[Tara]

My favourite vacation was one that we just took a few months ago to North Redington Beach, Florida. It was our first vacation as a family of 5 (our kids were 4 1/2, 20m and 4m) and yes...we DROVE from Ontario to Florida! Although it was hectic at times (our 20m old doesn't speak a lot...screams more than anything and there were quite a few times where I had to nurse the baby while hanging over her carseat. lol!), it was truly a great time of relaxing with the family. My mother-in-law and her sister met us down there and were a great help with the kids, even allowing my husband and I some time out to ourselves. We also had the opportunity to visit my husband's great aunt who recently turned 90 and had not yet met our youngest 2 children. The place that we stayed at down there was top notch too! Here's the link: http://www.parkcircle.com/beachhouse.htm We HIGHLY recommend this place! The breakfasts each morning were absolutely incredible and the personal service was just perfect! We hope to go back soon!

[Michelle]

Oh I love this idea. My favorite vacation has to be my first anniversay where my husband and I went to Calgary to hang out and watch show jumping... and happened upon the Calgary Stampede that was going on at the same time. It was such a unique experience and so different from our usual vacations. That's one place I'd really love to go visit again! :)

[kymberly Janelle]

Florida. Sandy beaches and beautiful sunsets. Headed back there this fall

[Erin Danielle]

Italy with my best friend to shoot a cookbook!! Drives up the coast, fabulous food, savory wines, intoxicating views and tons of laughter!!

[juliek]

Favorite vaca thus far was our family trip to Disneyland! Funny how perspecitve on what is "fun" changes once you have children! We went last year and are planning a return trip this November! :)

[kelly handlovitch]

My favorite vacation would have to be just this past year. I am a huge Penguins hockey fan. My husband suprised me at Xmas with tickets to the game in Tampa Bay. So we got to go to the beach and see my favorite team play.

[Miranda]

My favorite vacation wasn't really a vacation but a journalism trip I took while in High School. We went to Chicago, and I absolutely LOVED it.

I was driving around Kansas City the other day (I live in the suburbs), and I realized how little I know of my own city. If I get the chance this summer I'm going to take a staycation with my camera around the city.

[Carrie]

My favorite vacation is the one we took to Port St. Joe, FL a few weeks ago. My children are the perfect age to have fun and relax on the beautiful gul;f coast beaches. Pictures from the trip can be seen at
http://faircloth6.blogspot.com/2011/05/my-happy-place.html

[Jennifer Maricle]

Rosemary Beach, Florida. Simple, carefree and relaxing time with my sweet family!

[Melanie]

Well my favorite "vacation" was actually part of my study abroad in college. I studied in Australia and traveled almost every weekend for the 4 months I was there. As a pre-semester trip we spent 4 days in Fiji and then at the end of the semester we took a week vacation to New Zealand, which is definitely one of the most beautiful places on earth :o) The entire 4 months was like one big vacation!

[Pattie]

My favorite vacation was the road trip I took a couple years ago out west 17 days, over 6,000 miles. We blogged and tweeted the whole way. The blog is in the URL I hooked to this post!

[corey nelson]

we went to the jamacia resort couples for our honeymoon.....it was amazing to say the least!! i want to go back so bad!! http://couples.com/