made a trip to Michigan to see family! but flying with two toddlers is hard!!
Julie Finley - 7 years ago
The mild summer was appreciated as we worked on some landscaping projects!
Belinda - 7 years ago
My daughter and I went to New Orleans for an awesome week in May and we went to Six Flags one day in August.
Alison - 7 years ago
We have spent the summer trying to repair and re-stain our decks. We are taking our vacation in November for our anniversary.
Saunya Bishop - 7 years ago
This year our summer was spent moving back home to Texas.
Heather - 7 years ago
I already went on vacation last spring, back home, to Oregon. I'm glad that I did. I missed all the awful forest fires going on this summer.
Rae Ann - 7 years ago
Went on a Pirate adventure with 2 of my grandchildren. My little fella is 4 and a bit shy and his sister is 2 and quite out going. It was fantastic to watch them shoot the water cannons and the pirates trying to board the ship and drink grog (koolaid) while marching around singing pirates songs.
Carla D Dunn - 7 years ago
Beside going to OKC in May, hung out at home relaxing & catching up on missed TV shows!
Kayanna Collins - 7 years ago
Retired from my job and I just enjoy being at home making my quilt tops and canning. Arkansas Ozarks is a wonderful place to just relax. Love it...
Kimberli Maddox - 7 years ago
My granddaughters and I went to a public swimming pool in Lindsay, OK and had a great time for $10! Memorial Day Weekend we went to Andy Alligator's in Moore, OK. That was fun. We spent most of our time there at the water park and it was fun, especially the lazy river. We also went to Frontier City in OKC it was really hot that day and not much fun. That same day we went to White Water Bay and it was sooo much fun for all of us.
Janice Kerner - 7 years ago
I enjoy my home and any time I can spend just hanging out is a real treat. Should try it.
Kay hooker - 7 years ago
Went to the mountains to hike and escape our summer heat.
Anita Faulkner - 7 years ago
Got to watch all six of my grandchildren kayak for the first time - along with my first time as well. Now I plan to buy one of my own!
Carolyn - 7 years ago
We took our vacation on the Travel, Discovery, and National Geographic channels. Saw lots of glorious places on land and sea.
Rosie - 7 years ago
We went to Colorado to visit family. Such a beautiful state!
Sandi - 7 years ago
I did not get to have a regular vacation, but I did get to spend 4th of July with some friends at their house/pool. I'm planning a bit of an amusement park vacay in Feb. Does that count?
SherryB - 7 years ago
We flew to Denver for a bus tour of that gorgeous state. It was a first for us, and we'll never forget it.
Peggy Ogden - 7 years ago
I haven't taken my vacation, but will be going to southeastern Indiana in October. It is my utopia!!!!!!!
Michelle Bridgeman - 7 years ago
We went to Missouri State fair ......spent 11 days making family memories!
Susan B. - 7 years ago
Didn't go anywhere so far, but when school starts again and the beach hotels aren't so crowded, we'll go to the Coast for a few days.
Melody - 7 years ago
I actually went to N.Y. City for several days. (City not one of your options!) My favorite summer activity was spending time with my new grandaughter!
Dee h - 7 years ago
Lookout mountain/Chattanooga TN
Tammy - 7 years ago
I didn't go any where this summer but I did have Family come and visit. I enjoyed every minute!
Cami K - 7 years ago
Beautiful hikes in the mountains!
Lisa Curry - 7 years ago
I spent weekends in the Texas Hill Country or Galveston relaxing with family and friends!
LISA DUGGIN - 7 years ago
Went to Maine last summer. So, this summer we packed up and took the big bird to WA. Turns out we didn't need to pack since out suitcases didn't come with us!
Rose Orosco - 7 years ago
MONKEY FALLS & Ouro Preto in Brazil
Glenda Gordon - 7 years ago
We were actually headed to the Gulf earlier in the season, but it was cut short by Tropical Storm Cindy, so we took a mini vacation and headed home.
Donnita King - 7 years ago
The best part of my summer was a family reunion camping trip to Lake Cresent in the Olympic Mountain range hiking Merrymuir Falls twice, paddle boarding, night kayaks to Devils punch bowl, campfire stories and roasting smores, bicycle riding around the lake and enjoying all the family togetherness ❤️
Vicki Darnell - 7 years ago
Several trips from KY to several western states was the highlight of our summer. hitting nearby national parks and hiking in the mountains there was exhilarating.
Connie Thompson - 7 years ago
The saying that, "There is no place like home" is definitely true. My vacation was spent right in the comfort of my home and I enjoyed every moment.
Linda R - 7 years ago
Didn't get anywhere this year. Enjoyed time at home.
Brittney - 7 years ago
Enjoyed our mission trip to Jamaica! Always a blessing to serve
Erica P - 7 years ago
We enjoyed a week at Family Camp at our church camp.
Sue - 7 years ago
Our dog hurt herself two days before holidays! We stayed home and took care of her, and it was ok. Hated to see the little gal in pain tho!
Beth Mears - 7 years ago
Stay-cations are the best!
Corie W. - 7 years ago
Yosemite with my BF and my parents. And we all had a great time!
Debbie Tucker - 7 years ago
We enjoy being at home with family and friends so much there is no need to go anywhere!
Nancy Dillon - 7 years ago
Spending my birthday at my sisters cabin/cottage in the PA mountains and enjoying a few days off. My loving husband, oldest son, sister and her hubby spent a fun day at Knoebels - the worlds best kept secret amusement park.
Dee - 7 years ago
We stayed at home and had a LOT of family time...and fishing too. Thank you Ree.
Betty - 7 years ago
I loved my vacation this year. My husband and I travelled with my daughter, son in law and my two young grandsons to Kalahari Resort in Pa. Just watching my two grandbabies have fun in the water park is a memory I will keep forever.
Nanette Clevenger - 7 years ago
Visited the Grand Tetons. After reading many books set in the area and seeing pictures, it was my #1 on my bucket list!
Linda - 7 years ago
Hubby works 7 days per wk so we didn't take a vacation. Being in our newly built home is exciting enough for me!
Marcia - 7 years ago
North Myrtle Beach was so much fun!
Patricia Thweatt - 7 years ago
Mexico Beach, FL!
Jo Simon - 7 years ago
Travelling to family weddings was the high light of the summer.
Renee - 7 years ago
Edisto Beach is the greatest!
Tammy C - 7 years ago
We drove across country to visit family - over 5000 miles, 20 states! It was a fun summer! Made great memories with my girls and family!
Heather - 7 years ago
We live in a different state then our families. So we always go home for a week or three every summer. We also try to go to a few amusement parks too!
Tanya Tyler - 7 years ago
We just got back from a 2 day guick trip down to north Texas visting family. Our kids, grandkids, my parents, and my bestie best.
April C Blake-Cottingham - 7 years ago
We went to the Dominican Republic for a week long stay at a resort. So relaxing, and so much fun!!!
Jean - 7 years ago
Live at a lake so every day was vacation.
Marty - 7 years ago
I will be in the mountains in a couple weeks. We already got to visit the lake and had great relaxing time at home as well!
Betty - 7 years ago
I went to Vegas!! $$!
Kristin Blackwell - 7 years ago
We spent a week at the beach with my entire family!
Kellie - 7 years ago
Just enjoyed being home and relaxing.
Sharon Faulstick - 7 years ago
I'm retired so I have to watch my spending money....
Kim Diseker - 7 years ago
Red River New Mexico! The mountains, It's my happy place. All sorts of activities to do, or you can just relax and read. It's got it all!
Sally Moreno - 7 years ago
Just moved into our new home. It took 3 years to build and i'm determined it's not going to take that long to get it decorated. The kids don't enjoy that but, it's life! I cooked a lot!
Stay-cation! Between sports, we had ONE week to go and do local things.
Linda Hubbard - 7 years ago
Annual family reunion at beach!
Jennifer Reynolds - 7 years ago
My husband is an AC Tech in S Texas, we aren't able to travel during the summer. So I just enjoy my time at home.
Elida - 7 years ago
We hiked in the Olympics,gorgeous!
Marilyn - 7 years ago
We have a small 5 acre lake on our property - thus my favorite place to be on a lazy summer afternoon.
diane chambIee - 7 years ago
due to financiaI issues couIdn't do a thing!
Delia Hoffman - 7 years ago
"The Lake" was actually Chicago for a couple days.
"The Mountains" (not an option for "other") was the BEST, WENT TO TO MERCANTILE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SO AWESOME. My daughter and I enjoyed it. Can't wait to go back and hopefully time it to a Lodge tour.
Lisa - 7 years ago
Some money struggles left nothing for even day trips but hopefully next summer will be better!
LoriM - 7 years ago
Lake Huron on Michigan's "Sunrise Side."
Patti Cornett - 7 years ago
No vacation this year. We are waiting for October to go to Iowa for my father-in-law's 88th birthday!!
Patricia McKeough - 7 years ago
The beach
Gail Summerlin - 7 years ago
We just took day trips to the mountains because we live so close. We did go camping in the TN mountains for a couple of days. I never get enough of the mountains.
Lori A. - 7 years ago
Technically we haven't gone yet but it's on the calendar and we are so anxious to go and spend time with friends!
Terri L Fields - 7 years ago
Lake time with extended family is perfect!
Donna Zimmerman - 7 years ago
Spent a week in Whitefish Montana. ON 4th of July we went to the small town of Bigfork MT for their community parade, which featured the Budweiser Clydesdales. It was so spectacular - and they knew how to put on a parade!
BandanaChick - 7 years ago
Love Love Love the Beach !!
Sophie - 7 years ago
I am expecting a little girl in just a few weeks, so my husband and I decided to stay at home this summer to save and to be close to family!
JaimeJ - 7 years ago
Ending the summer with a trip to Italy. OMG Can't believe it's happening. Never have I ever been out of the country. Years in the making and in the saving.
Rachel Turner - 7 years ago
Favorite part was summertime meant honeymoon time in Cancun!! AND no work on Friday's so extra time to binge watch TV or read about 15-20 books!
Nancy Hall - 7 years ago
Since we moved in May, we spent the summer in our new community of Dunedin FL. We love it here!
Christine Miller - 7 years ago
The Pacific ocean is my to go place to truly relax and let go. Just wish it were closer...
Debby F - 7 years ago
Loved spending time with grandkids and great-grands. Lots to do and enjoy.
Maryann - 7 years ago
Family fun time with a whole lot of grillin and chillin.. still grillin in the fall as well... :)
Tara Salladay - 7 years ago
I got married at the very beginning of summer and we honeymooned in Gatlinburg. The Smokies are SO beautiful!
Lynne Verros - 7 years ago
Took a quick trip to the Atlantic Ocean while visiting husbands family on the East Coast. It was wonderful!
Sandra R - 7 years ago
45th Anniversary trip to Ireland. A wonderful vacation.
Heather Hayes - 7 years ago
The best thing about this summer for me was having my baby girl in June!
Deidre - 7 years ago
Spent a week at the beach in Port Aransas with our daughters and their families. Had a wonderful time. It is so sad now to see the pictures of what hurricane Harvey has done.
Donna Robinson - 7 years ago
Virginia has some great destinations but going to Skyline drive with a picnic is my favorite thing to do.
Judy Stamper - 7 years ago
Went from Hartford, Kentucky to Northhampton, PA for a grandson's graduation. So proud!!
Donna E - 7 years ago
We spent quality time at the beach with family and friends. Lots of memories made.
Cathy - 7 years ago
Home sweet home...love.
Carol F - 7 years ago
Retreats! Mission Trips! Family Vacations! We were VERY busy.
Elizabeth - 7 years ago
We spent time in MN, GA, SC, and FL.
Deb N - 7 years ago
My husband & I took three days and went to kansas an then visited your mercantile and took a tour of the lodge.
Had a great time.
Barbara H - 7 years ago
We normally travel in the Fall. Since we live in Florida, we like the cooler weather and changing foliage in the North.
katie S - 7 years ago
Went to see Monticello--everyone should visit it!
carol c - 7 years ago
much cooler with less humidity and beautiful scenery!
made a trip to Michigan to see family! but flying with two toddlers is hard!!
The mild summer was appreciated as we worked on some landscaping projects!
My daughter and I went to New Orleans for an awesome week in May and we went to Six Flags one day in August.
We have spent the summer trying to repair and re-stain our decks. We are taking our vacation in November for our anniversary.
This year our summer was spent moving back home to Texas.
I already went on vacation last spring, back home, to Oregon. I'm glad that I did. I missed all the awful forest fires going on this summer.
Went on a Pirate adventure with 2 of my grandchildren. My little fella is 4 and a bit shy and his sister is 2 and quite out going. It was fantastic to watch them shoot the water cannons and the pirates trying to board the ship and drink grog (koolaid) while marching around singing pirates songs.
Beside going to OKC in May, hung out at home relaxing & catching up on missed TV shows!
Retired from my job and I just enjoy being at home making my quilt tops and canning. Arkansas Ozarks is a wonderful place to just relax. Love it...
My granddaughters and I went to a public swimming pool in Lindsay, OK and had a great time for $10! Memorial Day Weekend we went to Andy Alligator's in Moore, OK. That was fun. We spent most of our time there at the water park and it was fun, especially the lazy river. We also went to Frontier City in OKC it was really hot that day and not much fun. That same day we went to White Water Bay and it was sooo much fun for all of us.
I enjoy my home and any time I can spend just hanging out is a real treat. Should try it.
Went to the mountains to hike and escape our summer heat.
Got to watch all six of my grandchildren kayak for the first time - along with my first time as well. Now I plan to buy one of my own!
We took our vacation on the Travel, Discovery, and National Geographic channels. Saw lots of glorious places on land and sea.
We went to Colorado to visit family. Such a beautiful state!
I did not get to have a regular vacation, but I did get to spend 4th of July with some friends at their house/pool. I'm planning a bit of an amusement park vacay in Feb. Does that count?
We flew to Denver for a bus tour of that gorgeous state. It was a first for us, and we'll never forget it.
I haven't taken my vacation, but will be going to southeastern Indiana in October. It is my utopia!!!!!!!
We went to Missouri State fair ......spent 11 days making family memories!
Didn't go anywhere so far, but when school starts again and the beach hotels aren't so crowded, we'll go to the Coast for a few days.
I actually went to N.Y. City for several days. (City not one of your options!) My favorite summer activity was spending time with my new grandaughter!
Lookout mountain/Chattanooga TN
I didn't go any where this summer but I did have Family come and visit. I enjoyed every minute!
Beautiful hikes in the mountains!
I spent weekends in the Texas Hill Country or Galveston relaxing with family and friends!
Went to Maine last summer. So, this summer we packed up and took the big bird to WA. Turns out we didn't need to pack since out suitcases didn't come with us!
MONKEY FALLS & Ouro Preto in Brazil
We were actually headed to the Gulf earlier in the season, but it was cut short by Tropical Storm Cindy, so we took a mini vacation and headed home.
The best part of my summer was a family reunion camping trip to Lake Cresent in the Olympic Mountain range hiking Merrymuir Falls twice, paddle boarding, night kayaks to Devils punch bowl, campfire stories and roasting smores, bicycle riding around the lake and enjoying all the family togetherness ❤️
Several trips from KY to several western states was the highlight of our summer. hitting nearby national parks and hiking in the mountains there was exhilarating.
The saying that, "There is no place like home" is definitely true. My vacation was spent right in the comfort of my home and I enjoyed every moment.
Didn't get anywhere this year. Enjoyed time at home.
Enjoyed our mission trip to Jamaica! Always a blessing to serve
We enjoyed a week at Family Camp at our church camp.
Our dog hurt herself two days before holidays! We stayed home and took care of her, and it was ok. Hated to see the little gal in pain tho!
Stay-cations are the best!
Yosemite with my BF and my parents. And we all had a great time!
We enjoy being at home with family and friends so much there is no need to go anywhere!
Spending my birthday at my sisters cabin/cottage in the PA mountains and enjoying a few days off. My loving husband, oldest son, sister and her hubby spent a fun day at Knoebels - the worlds best kept secret amusement park.
We stayed at home and had a LOT of family time...and fishing too. Thank you Ree.
I loved my vacation this year. My husband and I travelled with my daughter, son in law and my two young grandsons to Kalahari Resort in Pa. Just watching my two grandbabies have fun in the water park is a memory I will keep forever.
Visited the Grand Tetons. After reading many books set in the area and seeing pictures, it was my #1 on my bucket list!
Hubby works 7 days per wk so we didn't take a vacation. Being in our newly built home is exciting enough for me!
North Myrtle Beach was so much fun!
Mexico Beach, FL!
Travelling to family weddings was the high light of the summer.
Edisto Beach is the greatest!
We drove across country to visit family - over 5000 miles, 20 states! It was a fun summer! Made great memories with my girls and family!
We live in a different state then our families. So we always go home for a week or three every summer. We also try to go to a few amusement parks too!
We just got back from a 2 day guick trip down to north Texas visting family. Our kids, grandkids, my parents, and my bestie best.
We went to the Dominican Republic for a week long stay at a resort. So relaxing, and so much fun!!!
Live at a lake so every day was vacation.
I will be in the mountains in a couple weeks. We already got to visit the lake and had great relaxing time at home as well!
I went to Vegas!! $$!
We spent a week at the beach with my entire family!
Just enjoyed being home and relaxing.
I'm retired so I have to watch my spending money....
Red River New Mexico! The mountains, It's my happy place. All sorts of activities to do, or you can just relax and read. It's got it all!
Just moved into our new home. It took 3 years to build and i'm determined it's not going to take that long to get it decorated. The kids don't enjoy that but, it's life! I cooked a lot!
Drove cross country with my son from MN to ID.
I visited friends this summer.
Stay-cation! Between sports, we had ONE week to go and do local things.
Annual family reunion at beach!
My husband is an AC Tech in S Texas, we aren't able to travel during the summer. So I just enjoy my time at home.
We hiked in the Olympics,gorgeous!
We have a small 5 acre lake on our property - thus my favorite place to be on a lazy summer afternoon.
due to financiaI issues couIdn't do a thing!
"The Lake" was actually Chicago for a couple days.
"The Mountains" (not an option for "other") was the BEST, WENT TO TO MERCANTILE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SO AWESOME. My daughter and I enjoyed it. Can't wait to go back and hopefully time it to a Lodge tour.
Some money struggles left nothing for even day trips but hopefully next summer will be better!
Lake Huron on Michigan's "Sunrise Side."
No vacation this year. We are waiting for October to go to Iowa for my father-in-law's 88th birthday!!
The beach
We just took day trips to the mountains because we live so close. We did go camping in the TN mountains for a couple of days. I never get enough of the mountains.
Technically we haven't gone yet but it's on the calendar and we are so anxious to go and spend time with friends!
Lake time with extended family is perfect!
Spent a week in Whitefish Montana. ON 4th of July we went to the small town of Bigfork MT for their community parade, which featured the Budweiser Clydesdales. It was so spectacular - and they knew how to put on a parade!
Love Love Love the Beach !!
I am expecting a little girl in just a few weeks, so my husband and I decided to stay at home this summer to save and to be close to family!
Ending the summer with a trip to Italy. OMG Can't believe it's happening. Never have I ever been out of the country. Years in the making and in the saving.
Favorite part was summertime meant honeymoon time in Cancun!! AND no work on Friday's so extra time to binge watch TV or read about 15-20 books!
Since we moved in May, we spent the summer in our new community of Dunedin FL. We love it here!
The Pacific ocean is my to go place to truly relax and let go. Just wish it were closer...
Loved spending time with grandkids and great-grands. Lots to do and enjoy.
Family fun time with a whole lot of grillin and chillin.. still grillin in the fall as well... :)
I got married at the very beginning of summer and we honeymooned in Gatlinburg. The Smokies are SO beautiful!
Took a quick trip to the Atlantic Ocean while visiting husbands family on the East Coast. It was wonderful!
45th Anniversary trip to Ireland. A wonderful vacation.
The best thing about this summer for me was having my baby girl in June!
Spent a week at the beach in Port Aransas with our daughters and their families. Had a wonderful time. It is so sad now to see the pictures of what hurricane Harvey has done.
Virginia has some great destinations but going to Skyline drive with a picnic is my favorite thing to do.
Went from Hartford, Kentucky to Northhampton, PA for a grandson's graduation. So proud!!
We spent quality time at the beach with family and friends. Lots of memories made.
Home sweet home...love.
Retreats! Mission Trips! Family Vacations! We were VERY busy.
We spent time in MN, GA, SC, and FL.
My husband & I took three days and went to kansas an then visited your mercantile and took a tour of the lodge.
Had a great time.
We normally travel in the Fall. Since we live in Florida, we like the cooler weather and changing foliage in the North.
Went to see Monticello--everyone should visit it!
much cooler with less humidity and beautiful scenery!