4.28.2011

Top 5 Thursdays - Dream Vacations!

So, this girl needs a flannel shirt and a Starbucks ASAP, because apparently I am living in Seattle, y'all!   It's been nothing but rain.  Cold.  Wind.  Cold rainy wind.  Mother Nature has been doing some serious hatin' on Chicago these days.  It's almost May, and I am still wearing boots, leggings and sweaters! So when the lovely Neely suggested a top 5 list revolving around dream vacations, I jumped at the chance!


My Top 5 Dream Vacations


5.  Napa Valley


I've actually already been here (as part of my whirlwind honeymoon), but I would return in a heartbeat.  From the landscape to the amazing cuisine and of course, the WINE, Napa is the perfect place to indulge and relax at the same time.


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Artessa Winery


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Chimney Rock


4.  New England


I've been to many eastern cities, but I would LOVE to visit places like Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine and check out the beautiful colors in the fall.


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3.  Spain


Ever since my Honors Spanish IV class in high school and our in-depth study of Spain, I've always wanted to visit.  I think it would be the perfect combination of history, culture and FOOD.


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2. Ireland


Girlfriend needs to get back to her roots and visit the land of her ancestors.  Just look at this scenery!  Need I say more???


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1.  A Mediterranean Cruise!


This would allow me to visit some of my favorite cities (Florence, Rome and Venice) and explore new places like Greece and Turkey.


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Greece-Santorini-Church

Where would YOU go if money was no object?  Link up and share!



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  1. Lindsey SApril 28, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    These all look fantastic! Especially Napa Valley and the cruise :)

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  2. JMJEApril 28, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    Those all look awesome. I'm going to Rome and Florence in Fall so that would be one. I would also like to multiple places in California. Also Maine since my husband grew up there.

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  3. Selma @ Crazy Little World Of MineApril 28, 2011 at 6:28 AM

    Awww, let's go to Spain right now? And then Greece? :)

    I'm so glad (sorry) your weather is like mine at the moment. I was considering gloves today, too. :(

    xoxo

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  4. Sami MastrarioApril 28, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    I love all those trips! I am knocking out Italy this summer for Study Abroad and I am possible going to Greece too! I am excited!
    --Sami
    www.savannahsteelmagnolia.blogspot.com

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  5. taraApril 28, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    Mediterranean cruise! Yes!! Lets go!

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  6. UnknownApril 28, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    New England is GORGEOUS in the fall, excellent choice! I agree with all your choices, actually. I'm linking up here in a bit!

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  7. ConnieApril 28, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    Looks like some fantastic vacations, I would love to come along, just add Australia to the list and it will be pretty much complete:)

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  8. JenniferApril 28, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    Great choices. I would love to go to all as well!

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  9. starApril 28, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    Fabulous choices girl! Spain is high on my list too! I also took AP Spanish! Are you fluent? Maybe we can gave a chat in Spanish sometime!

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  10. Steph IApril 28, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    Ooh, you're making me all wanderlust-y! Especially on a day like today in Toronto— rainy and grey and incredibly gusty.

    I'd love to visit Napa Valley to explore California wine country too. Greece and the Mediterranean is on my list as well.

    Lately I've been dreaming about travelling through Vietnam and Cambodia.

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  11. [SMASH]April 28, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Great list! Spain would definitely be in my top 5 -- I almost did study abroad there in college.

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  12. Krysten @ Why Girls Are WeirdApril 28, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    I'd add Italy to my list and Greece for sure!

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  13. MelApril 28, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Maybe we should travel together because most of these places are on my list too! :)

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  14. RebekahApril 28, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    I love going to Napa! It's just beautiful. I would LOVE to go to Ireland someday!

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  15. MeaganApril 28, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Very good choices! Anyone comes to Napa they will have to visit Rebekah and I!

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  16. Mistakenly MisunderstoodApril 28, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    My family actually is/lives in Vermont. It is always pretty there(except a little bit of mud season). The weather in the fall is amazingly beautiful. The spring is usually nice and summer isn't really that bad at all. So much better than here in Memphis!!!

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  17. Meg O.April 28, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    I totally want to go to Barcelona! I never hear any bad thing about it-- Spain, culture, beachy! New England is gorgeous. My hubby is from Massachusetts and we visit often.

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  18. Claire KieferApril 28, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    This makes me realize how lucky I am to live just 45 mins from Napa. It really is pretty incredible. And I was lucky enough to live in Vermont for a summer back in 2004, which was ALSO beautiful. I've never been to the other places, although Greece/Greek Isles would top my list as well!

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  19. Leeann @ Join the GossipApril 28, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    We have such similar travel taste! I'd love to go to NE during fall!! In LA we don't get color change - or really differing seasons - and I'd die to experience a real autumn. And of course Ireland for the same reason as you, and the cruise :)

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  20. AmberApril 28, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    Napa would be amazing! I'd love to go!

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  21. HeatherApril 28, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    Wowza, all these trips look amazing!

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  22. TiffanyApril 28, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    Oh my goodness, what a great link up! I love every one of these! :)

    ~Tiffany
    http://tiffanyd22.blogspot.com

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  23. Married In ChicagoApril 28, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    All of these look so lovely! I've always wanted to go to New England. I don't know if it is growing up in the Midwest, but that area always seemed so beautiful to me!

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  24. Laura MarieMay 3, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    Oh maaaan this makes me ready to schedule a summer vacay asap! Love this post! :)

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  25. TracyMay 7, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    I'm with you on most of these. The lesser known areas of the Mediterranean definitely stand near the top for me. I think at the very top is south and eastern Asia...Nepal, Bhutan, Thailand---drool!

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  26. FaizaMay 9, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    i love that some of your dream destinations are in your own country! i think that is wonderful! there are so many places in the US that i would love to visit starting with yosemite park in the spring, summer and fall!

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