Rock CreekCHOICE 2 an exotic island in the Mediterranean
CHOICE 3 A ski getaway...
Park Hyatt, Beaver CreekCHOICE 4 A Safari perhaps?
Marataba Safari, South Africa
CHOICE 5 An exotic locale?
Taj Tashi Thimphu, Bhutan
CHOICE 6 Tropical and melt your troubles away Grenada
Spice Island, St. George's Grenada
CHOICE 7 Scenic and surreal Greece
St. Nicolas Bay, Crete Greece
CHOICE 8 Cool and sophisticated Miami
Mandarin Oriental, Miami Florida
CHOICE 9 Serene and chic in Utah
St. Regis Deer Valley, Utah
CHOICE 10 The French Riviera!
Cote D'Azur, France
CHOICE 11 A bit more exotic?
Dubai
CHOICE 12 Hawaiian Hiatus?
Four Seasons, Maui
CHOICE 13 A Tuscan getaway!
CHOICE 14 Escape to Provence?
CHOICE 15 Nirvana in Napa!
Seriously...my heart says any of them but somehow Provence, Tuscany or Napa is where I could really see being most deliriously happy. Well wait a minute, I do love Maui! And bankrupt or not I have always wanted to go to Greece....OK just choose for me! Not a bad choice amongst them and a vacation of virtually any kind sounds splendid right now. OK, your turn...which would you choose!!
And by the way do you want to know who the three most popular choices were for the "Which would you choose" last week? The one where I asked which designer you would choose to hand over your home to? They were no surprise, David Easton, Charles Faudree and John Jacob. Surprised? No, nor am I. Not a bad one in that bunch though and I am pleased to say every single one of them got a respectable number of votes and with good reason! Wishing you a wonderful day.
Any of those would be paradise to me...
ReplyDeletebut I'd love to go to Tuscany, the Mediterranean, and anywhere Tropical with luxurious accomodation ♥
Hello Tina,
ReplyDeleteGreece AND Tuscany :-)
The furthest I ever get is the BVI on a chartered trip with 3 other couples (that is great because we get to go to all the places cruise ships can't go to--no crowds). It is lovely to do however I want to really experience some other cultures soon!
We are dying to go to Rock Creek! My husbands brother went last year and said it was the trip of a lifetime, so we are hoping to go next year. That would be my choice followed closely by Maui! Fun post.
ReplyDeleteThis is WAY too hard!! Ugh... can't I visit all?! hee hee. Greece, Hawaii, and Tuscany is looking pretty good right about now! xo
ReplyDeleteI was so ready to say Utah...because my grandson is in school in S.L.C....But as soon as I saw France, sign me up. That is where I want to go. Thanks for the mini dream vacation:):):) Smiles, Susie(She Junks)
ReplyDeleteMorning, Tina! What a fun "Which Would You Choose"! Let's see... one week, all expenses, meals, and accommodations paid - duh... ANY! LOL I just love the Vacation God - she is the best. Enjoy your Monday. xoxo Jalon
ReplyDeleteTuscany for me! I have been dreaming of a trip to Tuscany for years.
ReplyDeleteHappy Monday to you, Tina! Hope that this week will be prosperous.
Teresa
xoxo
Good morning, Tina!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your sweet comment the other day. We're finally feeling 100%! :-)
I can relate! I also want to share everything on my blog, say where I'm going, where I went and how much fun I had. Our blogs become where we share our stories...
Tuscany is my dream... you know! :-) I'd never say "no" to any of these places, but Tuscany has my heart.
Have a very Blessed Week!
xo
Luciane at HomeBunch.com
So many wonderful options but lately the idea of a Safari has me very intrigued!
ReplyDeleteI would vote for Bhutan just because it is not easy to get to, with a carefully preserved culture and environment, that will certainly guarantee a really extraordinary vacation. I believe you even have to pay a minimum of $200/day to stay in Bhutan (inclusive of food). How many people do you know have been to Bhutan?
ReplyDeleteIt's Africa for me. I wanted to spend a few days in Capetown, then go on safari for several days for my 50th bday this year - but no one wants to (or more precisely, can afford to!)join me :(
ReplyDeleteHonestly, I don't care how chic Utah is, you couldn't PAY me to go anywhere with SNOW this time of year! Or maybe any time of year... I love it at Christmastime here in New England but that's about it! Maybe choice #1 or #2... yeah, Provence and Tuscany always look like they'd be fabulous... but after last week's gorgeous peek at what's to come here in New England? Spring is my favorite season of the year, I love to watch everything unfold - and it's truly a gift that we have blossoms a whole month early right now, so I'm content to stay here this spring :-)
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OK Tina, you have about 'hit' them all! If I only had a week, I would want to get somewhere fast. . . . France would be on top of my list and probably the South of France somewhere. But, since two long days of travel would take up a good part of that week. . . not so good. So, I would without a doubt choose Napa. Been there many times, done that, but too many times is never enough. Spas, wine, scenery, shopping, spas and more wine!!!! Talk about relaxation! Dinner at the Merryvale Estate in the tasting room and reservations at Auberge D'Soile for the week! What could be more enticing and relaxing!
ReplyDeleteDon't even know you and think about you often as you are settling in! Your home is so beautiful!
They all look fab! but I'd really like to be heading to Provence for some sun, lavender and good food and wine al fresco! that would be heaven!
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For me its a toss up between Provence (during the lavender season and Napa Valley) both places that are calming, beautiful and feed the soul. Wish I could board a plane this very minute!
ReplyDeleteI don't know why I wrestle with these choices, as if I am really going to have to pick and live by my decision!! ha! Well I guess it would be Provence, followed by the French Riviera~and then gorgeous Greece!!
ReplyDeleteSo tough to choose - I would love to add a week in Provence to our week in Paris, but Mr. H. has to go back to work. We love skipping down to Napa in the spring or dashing up to Whistler for a ski weekend. We're planning a big adventure for the second half of the year and Bhutan is high on the list. Have to say that photo makes me want to go!
ReplyDeleteHope there are a few deep breaths waiting for you in the busy week ahead!! XO
2, 5, 7 and 13...I guess I love the exotic places. Each photo is more amazing than the next. Thanks for stopping by and for your inspiring and amazing comment. The positive feedback helps me heal! BTW I'm actually feeling great!
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Sharon
Having been to several of these featured, I would choose Spice Island! It sounds exotic and looks wonderfully relaxing!
ReplyDeleteI hope you will come and see the feature I have on an amazing sculptor.
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Karena
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I haven't been to Dubai so I'm going to choose that one. Hope you have a great week Tina! :)
ReplyDeleteI am going to be a litlte greedy and go with 3 days in Napa and 4 days in Maui....that to me would be a perfect week. Have a good Monday, Tina. Thanks for the mini dream.
ReplyDeleteSpice Island.
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NO CONTEST...MAUI ALL THE WAY! I WENT ONCE AND I SWEAR IT IS HEAVEN ON EARTH!
ReplyDeleteHAVE A GREAT DAY.
i am feeling like a bit of retsina about now......GREECE!
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debra
ps; sounds as if you NEED a vacation after the launch of your online shop, continued success tina!
I have to agree with you Tina...Provence, Tuscany or Napa would be wonderful...but if I had to pick just one...Provence, at least at this moment.
ReplyDeleteI think Dubai because there has been lots of sensational buildings and luxury surroundings that I've seen recently so time to explore.
ReplyDeletemmm...Your weather sounds strangely like our Canadian prairies? I love your blog, makes me feel good. A trip to Tuscany for me if you please.
ReplyDeleteHi Tina- I would have such a hard time deciding between Provence Tuscany and Greece but will go with Tuscany. Have never been and its high on my list of places to visit. Maybe next year for my big "4-0". My husband has promised me a trip anywhere. Tuscany is one of the choices.
ReplyDeleteI wanted to say thank you also, I got my order from you on Friday, I was so excited. I LOVE my blue and white planter, mongrammed cocktail napkins and gorgeous silver tray which I promptly put on my vanity and put all my pretty perfume bottles on it. I love it all...thanks for offering so many pretty things.
10!!! Because you know haw much I need to get to Europe!!
ReplyDeleteStacy
It has to be Greece for me! We have planned to go there and it just hasn't happened, YET! Ahhhh, looking forward to it someday. Thanks for the daydream Tina, and I hope you get a vacation soon, you deserve it.
ReplyDelete~Emily
Tina, oh I miss your blog! Since I am already in Miami, take me to an exotic island in the Mediterranean right now...
ReplyDeleteHugs & kisses from South Florida
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I'm adventurous and would go indulge in any of the chosen destinations, however, I will go with Florida, as I am headed to South Beach this weekend!
ReplyDeleteI would honestly go to any of them except the ski trip - I hate the cold - but a safari in Africa tops my list!
ReplyDelete#1 The Ranch looks inviting...hike the trails, get out into nature. The ski trip would also be great! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI'm really going to suspend my imagination and pretend one week is enough time to travel to the Far East. I choose #5 because I know the Spa treatments will be transformative, both physically and spiritually.
ReplyDeleteGood morning Girlie,
ReplyDeleteTuscany, Tuscany, Tuscany! No surprise there.
Don't you dare be traveling on when I am coming to NY - in May! (:
Warm hugs and happy new week to you.
Mon
Definitely Provence! Although a Safari is also to be highly recommended. I am so pleased John Jacob made it into your reader's top 3 - Yay for South Africa! Now you go and put your feet up - it sounds as if you need it! x Sharon
ReplyDeleteHands down #13 in Italy for me please and stat I'm tired! But if I went to Italy I would never sit still so maybe that isn't the best choice for me.......
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Debra~
Tina- you make choosing nearly impossible. I would seriously love to go to any. We are going to Jackson Hole next Sunday for a late spring ski trip with 3 families, while its always loads of fun I really have my heart set on a tropical locale so am going with Greece, Hawaii or Grenada. I will take any!
ReplyDeleteHope you are doing well. This was a great post and gave me a few new locales to add to my must see list.
Tuscany, Provence or St George....Thanks for taking me away!
ReplyDeleteI was just thinking how much I want to go back to the Four Seasons in Maui. Heaven. Pure heaven. Greece sounds pretty fab as does anywhere in France or Italy. Can you tell I really need a vacation so badly????
ReplyDeleteI am craving a beach vacation so it would be Grenada or Hawaii! Probably Hawaii because we stayed at that exact Four Seasons on our honeymoon!
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O.K., I'm sorry but I can't choose just one! I'd gladly go to any of these destinations, but some of my first choices would be Dubai, Provence, Tuscany, Grenada. Then after barely catching my breath I'd go on to Miami and Hawaii. Whew! What exhilarating fun!!!
ReplyDeleteHaving just returned from vacations here and there, I'm actually excited to be home. Albeit covered with dust as we plow through this renovation!
ReplyDeleteI was all set for a Safari, but I think true relaxation for me would be Napa. Having spent my newlywed up that way, I'd like to revisit with Grant, who is a complete wine lover.
Happy Monday!!
xoxo Elizabeth
Tuscany please. No question.
ReplyDeleteBest...Victoria
#12 *Hawaiian Hiatus** for sure!!!
ReplyDeleteWe're headed to exactly this spot at the Four Seasons on Maui for a special Anniversary vacation in just a few months...Can't wait!! :O)
Oh Tina...please let me win a vacation to one of those places someday...:) The French Riviera or Maui would do me fine. Although flying anywhere makes me so anxious! And would you believe that because I used to be a Flight Attendant.....crazy!
ReplyDeleteHaving not made it out of Indiana much, anywhere would be GREAT!
ReplyDeleteThis is so not fair, making me drool over all of these on a Monday morning! I'll go with Tropical as my #1, with Scenic and Surreal #2, the Dubai option was amazingly appealing!
ReplyDeleteSending you a smile for a wonderful week to come,
tp
Okay, #10 the south of France, #13 Tuscany, Italy, love it! or #14 Provence. When does the plane leave. I can be ready in a hour!!
ReplyDeleteRight now I would love a Ranch vacation, fishing,walks in the woods, sitting around the camp fire with strangers and hopefully one of them have a guiatar and we can sing and have a glass of wine!
ReplyDeleteMy first choice would be the Napa Valley but since I already live here, I'll go with #4, the safari. I think my top choice for a vacation these days would be London.
ReplyDeleteMy hometown, Napa
ReplyDeleteI thought this would be easy but it was so hard. I have to be warm and near water, so it will be a close tie between Hawaii and the Caribbean. Oh how I wish I could! I still can't believe all the things you have achieved this past year with the house and your new shop, you truly. Are incredible!
ReplyDeleteIt would have to be #12! And you've even pictured my very favorite resort, The Four Seasons Wailea in Maui! I wish I was there right now. But don't get me wrong....I would love to spend time in each and every one of these beautiful places!
ReplyDeleteI choose Greece! However, the French Rivera is beautiful as well. With this list, I don't think you can make a wrong decision!
ReplyDeleteI choose South Africa as it is tops on my bucket list!! Beautiful photos!
ReplyDeleteHi Tina! I hope you had a great day! I can totally relate to wanting to take pictures of EVERYTHING. My friends think I'm crazy when we are out to dinner and Im busy snapping iPhone photos of our food. :) Anyway, I need a vacation STAT!! I have always wanted to go to Greece and Napa, so I would have to go with those two places. Napa would be first since its the easiest to get to from here!
ReplyDeleteI would say either Provence or the the French Riviera!
ReplyDeletehmmm, I kinda love them all, can't choose but I think Greece, the Mediterranea, Provence, French Riviera are all calling my name
Delete#12, #13, #14... I've never been to any of them, but they appeal the most to me. Dreaming.....
ReplyDeleteConsidering that the vacation God is offering, I would like my trip to be a complete surprise; Vacation God's Choice! I would love every minute in any one of those destinations!
ReplyDelete(shhh... note to tina only... don't tell anybody... for the next elegant party, spy glasses with built-in camera!)
Oooh, what fun choices. It is always so much fun to take a few minutes to dream. Since I live in Colorado I have been fortunate enough to stay at the Park Hyatt. My favorite part was every afternoon around 4pm they wheel out this gorgeous gold rolling cart and you get to have self-serve s'mores over the fire pit. So yummy! I think my first choice would have to be the South African safari or Crete, Greece.
ReplyDeleteTina,
ReplyDelete#14 Provence, please. I have wanted to visit Province for as long as I can remember. Meanwhile, I'm the arm chair traveler with sites like French Essence!
karen
Hi Tina......I LOVE your website and will definitely be referring to it often. Thank you. As for holiday ideas....I think any one of these places are fabulous, but for a truly relaxing spot, I would choose Maui or the Greek Isles.
ReplyDeleteTina (too) from Boston!
Oh goodness, too hard to decide! A safari is on my bucket list, but so is Greece. And a house in Provence. And who wouldn't want to vacay at the Four Season Maui or on the French Riviera?!?
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