You Must Be Trippin'

I should have gone to Disneyland and California Adventures this summer, but couldn't for several reasons. Like you said, you can't always do what you want because things go awry, but that's okay. Hopefully it will happen another time.

I should have gone to Buenos Aires, Argentina, but could never find the right time. If I don't go this year then definitely next year.

We were planning to go to the Boston area and maybe around New England or Thailand. That all changed and now we are off to San Antonio and environs. Best Western is going to be a major part of this new trip. Already have two rooms for three nights booked at the Sunset Suites Best Western Plus. As I work on our itinerary I suspect there will be more nights being books in surrounding cities.

I should have went to the beach more! I worked 60+ hours a week this summer and did not have a minute for myself :(

I should have went to Italy! I want to go there so badly, and I heard it is beautiful (but very hot) in the summer.

Spain. I have been wanting to go!

My grandmothers house in Maine. I need to visit her more often.

Disney World. I have been trying to take the kids for some time now,

California. Always wanted to go.

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Should of went to Key West. Making stops in several places overnite. I know it's hot there but it's hot anyway in Fl And not so pricy in summertime!!

I should have gone anywhere. I love to take road trips. I love the scenery changes. I really would of liked to take my kids to the ocean.

I should of took my kids on a trip to see the ocean. I love road trips and would like my kids to experience some of the same things I did when I was growing up.

Wish I would have went to the Redwood Forest.
So much beautiful scenery and lots of chances to take pictures with my new camera.

wanted to take the kids to New York. They love the city, but hurt my back. Maybe for feb school vacation.

great get away!!

we were going to go to the beach/ atlantic city but of course we always overspend and never have enough left over. maybe next year.

Should have gone to Vancouver, BC Canada!!!

Would love to go to Calif and visit with all my grandkids, I miss them!!

We just wanted to go to the beach didn't care where just the beach :)

I should have gone to Hershey Park. It was flooded this past week and it may be a long time before it is open again. My first roller coaster was The Comet at Hershey Park in 1969. Good memories.

Mystic Connectictut (and Providence RI on the way back) t- I took my daughter & a friend of hers every year but budget woes put an end to that this year :(

Should have gone anywhere that was cooler than Phoenix AZ it was rediculous!

I should have gone to Alaska, where it's cool.

I should of when to Ireland. I have never been outside of Canada and I'm just dying to see Europe. Unfortunatly, our summer didn't permit us to go but I'm definitally palnning a trip for my 30th birthday/overdue honeymoon!!

I wanted to go to Phoenix, Az. for a Nascar race earlier in the late spring, early summer. I didn,t get to make the trip. I had to have some expensive work done on my car. Now I still won't be able to go to the fall race there either.

I should have gone to VA Beach with my family

Getting to Disneyland was smething on my wish list that just didn't happen this summer.

I wanted to see the Grand Canyon, but trying to adjust to being on a pension hasn't been easy. Probably won't ever get there, but we can hope.

There must be a Best Western around here someplace!

I should have gone to visit my parents (who are in their 80's) but we could not afford the gas (they live 1100 miles away), food or lodging to get there. Things have been tough as it has been for many. They do have a Best Western about 5 miles from their house!

I wanted to go to Panama City Beach With My mother, sister and her family but I lost my job and couldn't make it :(

I would have liked to have left the state of Florida for a while but I stayed local and vacationed in Miami

Summer Is Almost Over, I Should've Traveled To i wish i could of travelted to banff this year i have never been there and its my dream to see it hope there is a best western near there that would be great all the summer fun and i miss it.

My sister and her family recently went to Niagara Falls. She asked us to go along but we couldn't afford to go along. They have been before and had a great time so I was wishing we had been able to go.

I should have traveled somewhere to enjoy something to feel more like someone and to remember something that i did somewhere. Maybe i still can....I will have to think about that somewhere to take my someone to do something. Thanks for the idea.

I should have gone home to wv, to visit! But having a disabled lil one and hubby changing jobs! We never get the chance!

I should have gone to Aruba on a trip I won but had to turn down. It was for an all inclusive hotel stay but no airfare and at the time, I couldn't afford the airfare. Now, I can... lol.

I should have gone to Israel

Hampton Beach in New Hampshire. Every year it's the same thing. Next weekend - next weekend. Then it's September and we didn't make it to the beach again - ugh. I have the Best Western all picked out that i want to stay at and everything!

I should have gone to London, England to visit my best friend!! I haven't seen her in 2 years, but I can't afford the trip.

I should have gone to Machu Picchu but......

We haven't been on a vacation in about 14 years. I keep promising my wife I'll take her somewhere but we never get anywhere. Even for a weekend trip. I really hope that either this fall or next summer we will get to go on a trip. We like to stay local so who knows where we will end up.

I should have went to Las Vegas. I've never been and would LOVE to see the shows

Ahhh....the trip I didn't get to go on but planned to was a trip to the Oregon/Washington coast. My husband, Jim, and I were supposed to celebrate my retirement when Jim had a medical setback. He has rocovered but we still have not been able to take the trip. The Best Western Travel Card would go a long way in helping us get on the road!

UUUUHHHGGGG !!!! I desperatly need to see my Granddaughter- Gabriella (3)!!! I feel I am like she won't even remember me!!! We just moved to AZ and she lives in WI!! Way to far away. Sha just learned to stand on her head (with the help of the couch)hehehe--- Her Mom sent me a picture. Way to cute! I Love Her!!

Really wanted to go to Branson this year but because of the drought and the hot, hot weather, it just didn't happen. :(

We were planning on taking our kids to Duluth, MN this summer! But it didn't happen because my parents had lots of health issues come up and a couple serious scares. We were so busy dealing with that and helping them out that we never got a chance to get away.

Maybe next summer.........

I should have gone to myrtle beach.I work all week then on friday nights and all day on Saturdays I stay and take care of my mom.

Should have gone to Florida to see my dad....to England to see a pen pal (over 35 years!) who I've never met ...on a girls getaway....should have, would have, could have. Life just got in the way!!!

I wanted to go out to Black Rock City and go to the Burningman festival in the middle of the desert,I got to watch it on live web feed,,but believe me its just not the same...maybe next year..

I wish we'd gone to the beach, I love taking pictures of ocean sunsets but we had too many unexpected expenses this summer and we didn't get to go anywhere at all.

I should have gone to Cyprus this summer! lol My son was born there and he is 16 now. Eventually I want to take him there so he can see what a wonderful place it is! Maybe someday!

Thailand was on my wish list this summer. Wish I had gone there!

Sadly, this one is easy. a trip to the Seattle area to see my grandsons... Airfare was prohibitive, boohoo!

We should have went to Cape Cod... but life always gets in the way. It is only an 8 hour drive from my home, but because of money reasons we never made it. I would love to go back to Plymouth too.

We would have gone to Lancaster County PA, Amish country. We've always loved it there. The peaceful summer cornfields and farms, and the careful sights of Amish buggies were always soothing to our tired and weary souls. The rough economy prevented this much needed and treasured trip from happening this year.

I should have traveled to Mexico. I have a 2 year old Granddaughter that I dont get to see often. I would love to be able to see her more.

We couldn't afford a trip this year so hopefully this could happen for us (me: fingers crossed!)

My husband had gotten on the liver transplant list in December and i was so hoping that the call would come this summer to go to Omaha, NE and get it. We are still waiting for the call and it is now fall. My husband and I are getting weary and wondering if the call will ever come, in time.

We should have taken a trip down to Orlando Florida to visit the family this summer but do to unforeseen auto repairs and financial difficulties keep us from going.

Wanted to go to Crestview, Florida to our daughter's and take my niece's daughter. My niece that we raised died in a car accident in April and her daughter turned 15 on July 23rd and we wanted to take her to Florida before school started but she was taking driver's ed and it just didn't work out. This little girl lost her older sister in a car accident on May 31, 2006 and this child, Harli, was in an ATV accident 2 years ago and ended up losing two fingers on her left hand due to the severity of her injuries. She has spent each summer since the accident having surgeries on her hand so we thought after she got her stitches out in July we could take her on a trip but just didn't happen!

Wanted to go to Crestview, Florida to our daughter's and take my niece's daughter. My niece that we raised died in a car accident in April and her daughter turned 15 on July 23rd and we wanted to take her to Florida before school started but she was taking driver's ed and it just didn't work out. This little girl lost her older sister in a car accident on May 31, 2006 and this child, Harli, was in an ATV accident 2 years ago and ended up losing two fingers on her left hand due to the severity of her injuries. She has spent each summer since the accident having surgeries on her hand so we thought after she got her stitches out in July we could take her on a trip but just didn't happen!

I should have gone to The Funny Farm this summer, where life is beautiful all the time! And I'll be happy to see the nice young men in their clean white coats! Just wanted a break from adult children and all the drama. Was not able to get head above water to do it, but am planning not just a trip, but a move (just me and my dog), to Tenneesee. Using Best Western and AAA travel planners, so I don't run out of gas! Ho, ho, hee,hee, haw, haw!

Wanted to go to Crestview, Florida to our daughter's and take my niece's daughter. My niece that we raised died in a car accident in April and her daughter turned 15 on July 23rd and we wanted to take her to Florida before school started but she was taking driver's ed and it just didn't work out. This little girl lost her older sister in a car accident on May 31, 2006 and this child, Harli, was in an ATV accident 2 years ago and ended up losing two fingers on her left hand due to the severity of her injuries. She has spent each summer since the accident having surgeries on her hand so we thought after she got her stitches out in July we could take her on a trip but just didn't happen!

My mom lives in Florida and wanted me and the kids to come and visit, but the car has had some problems and it has set me back in funds. She has been wanting to visit her grandchildren and it would be nice to share that time with her.

I would have taken my wife to see her brother in Vista, Ca. She hasn't seen him since her Mom died in 2001. For one reason or another, they just don't seem to be able to work out time for both of them to get together. We have 2 kids and they haven't seen their uncle in many years. He is now 68 and it would have been nice to visit before he gets older.

Thanks,
Bill

I would love to take my 9 year old son on a vacation. As a single parent it's just too hard to make that happen!!

Items on my bucket list: visit national parks; dip my toes in the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans; visit every state in the nation. Due to financial reasons, I will keep dreaming.

Would like to have gone to Thibodaux, LA to visit with family and friends. The only problem was didn't have the extra money to stay in a motel with my four dogs. Didn't want to leave them here with a pet sitter. They deserve a holiday too.

I should have gone to Lake Michigan more often

I wanted to go to Michigan to visit relatives, but never got to do it.

should have gone fishing up north but didnt get there due to other reasons. I love to fish and sure do miss it

I was planning on going on a cruise with friends but I couldn't afford to go.

I wanted to take the kids to whistler this year.We used to live there and it has been 10 years since we have been back, but life got in the way, and everytime we made plans to go either a big financial expense happened or someone got sick or injured lol and before we knew it the summer was over. Ahhh maybe next year

I wish I went to Montana ... with our dollar so strong I would have had a great time at the lake and in the mall ... oh wellll ... maybe another year ...

We really wanted to go to Branson, Missouri, even though it would have been a Friday to Sunday trip.

Should have went to St. Augustine; great beaches and look back in time.

Should have went to St. Augustine; great beaches and look back in time.

I wanted to go to Toronto but with getting laid off in mid-July and not hearing from E.I for 6 weeks, I wasn't able to afford going. And, I started college 2 weeks after I was approved for E.I., so, I won't be able to go until at least next summer.

WANTED TO GO TO FLORIDA BUT NEVER MADE IT - HOPEFULLY WE WILL THIS WINTER!

I should have gone to Universal Orlando to see Harry Potter.

Well my vacation dream wasn't huge like many peoples. With my job I don't get a lot of free time off and that really cuts down on my chances to see my family back home. I was set to go earlier in the summer and as job crises go I had a big one and had to miss out on celebrating the birthdays of my nephews and my dad. We are a very close knit family and at least talk on the phone a lot but it's been almost 8 months since I have spent any time with them physically and I miss them dearly!

I should have gone to the Grand Canyon but that's going to have to wait till next summer. Oh, well, that'll give me one more year to exercise my legs (I hear there's a lot of walking!).

I would love to go to Lethbridge AB to visit our grandchildren.

We had planned for over 2 years for our dream trip to Greece. We were even taking the kids. However 2 days before we were to leave the kids came home from daycare with chicken pox. Goodbye trip, We were all so disappointed that we did not get to take our trip.

We should have gone to Clearwater Beach, Florida. I love the beautiful white sandy beach. I love to walk out on Pier 60 with my husband and look at all the little vendor stands. Then, when we reach the end of the pier, I love just standing there, holding hands with the man I love, watching the seagulls and pelicans, and occaisionally a dolphin or two.

In the evening, while it is still light out, I like to go to the marina, and see all the fish that the people coming in on all the boats have caught.

I like to go on dolphin excursions, and watch the dolphins swim alongside the boat, playing as they go.

Most of all, I just love being away with my husband.

My family had hoped to go to Hershey Park this summer, but never made it. My daughter and I are HUGE chocoholics and would love to go somewhere that the air is filled with the aroma of chocolate. Unfortunately, my daughter had to have some blood tests, then hubby went to the ER and then had to have surgery. So guess where all of our extra money went to? We helped pay for other people's vacations and missed ours!

Should have gone to North Carolina Beach, but overtime at work always comes first. Hopefully, next year.

I should have gone to Florida to visit my best friend but always seem to be short on spending money for myself.

Watch the travel channel about Chicago and the nice food they have at that place and we were planning to go there this summer but unfortunately we didn't get to go. We were so tied up with the business... we hope to be there sometime next year. Now that we plan it a year ahead, it is going to happen.

Lost my job in May so the trip to Nebraska had to be put on permanent hold.

My husband and I would have loved to go to Michigan's Upper Peninsula this year, as we have in years' past, but we had our first baby in March and we're learning to adapt to a new way of life - LOL

We would have love to travel to see my family in Michigan and Florida. I wish we would have been able to make it back to Michigan before my aunt past away before she got to meet my husband. We talk about visiting Mackinaw Island next summer.

Did'nt make a trip to Colorado last year when my Dad died unexpectedly. Had paid all my fares and made all the arrangements but had to cancel everything last minute.
Cost me financially but had to be there for my Dad's sake and the family.

I should have gone home to Vermont to visit my family. Now because of the Hurricane that hit the state it will be a very long time before I get there again.
There are many roads washed away,and no other alternate route to get there.

Hopefully it won't be too much longer. I miss my family.

Did not miss a thing! I opened my house and had lots of company. Had great dinners with wonderful friends. My granddaughter spent much of her summer with me and we had wonderful adventures going to the beach and library. I would't have changed anything family, friends, adults and kids. I love my life

I should have gone to the beach! We live a little over an hour away from the beach, and we usually get out there more in the summer, but this year we only went once. Bummed out that we missed out on more beach time!

I should have gone to the beach in southern cailforina more offten while my grandma was alive.she lived a few miles from santamonica pier and the beach.she was alway great everytime i went to see her.she would offer me and anyone that turned up with me the run of the house hre bed food what ever me needed or wanted she was great and i miss her everyday.

I should have gone with my husband to the Antique Radio Extravaganza in Lansing, Michigan. Unfortunately both my husband and my Mom were not well so we had to skip this year. No worries, there is always next year.

I should have gone on a trip to the south of the border, NC and enjoy some good old fashioned American hospitality!

We should have travelled to the Rockies this summer, either Radium Hotsprings or Revelstoke. I spent quite a bit of time researching activities and accomodations but realized our budget just wouldn't allow us to make it this year.

I should have went on a family vacation with my two daughters, Just mommy and daughter time. Since they have been born, we have yet to all take a family vacation and I keep telling myself to plan one soon! Florida and Sea World I think is calling our names :)

Canada!!!! I wasn't able to make it up there for hunting season this year!

Canada!!! I wasn't able to make it up there for hunting season this year.

I would love to be able to take off for a few (warm) months, and tour right across our beautiful country that we call Canada. There is no place like it in the world. I would love the opportunity to commit every breathtaking view to memory, to keep me going when times get tough.

Should have gone to my ancestral home of Ireland. Would have been great! Maybe within the next couple of years.

I'm almost 32 years old and sadly I've never been to Las Vegas. I'm DYING to go. I had a chance this last year right before my birthday and I decided to just spend the extra money on my three kiddos. Maybe next year?

Ocean City, New Jersey-spent my summers there as a child

Daughter and I would love to have a dinner and ride on one of those paddle boats on the Mississipps River. Or even would love to stay on shore on West side of Lake Michigan!!!!!!!! Take us away!

Going to Okemo resorts because I won a free stay with NBC Connecticut, just for a 2 day getaway.

We should have gone to the PInery beach more. We only went one time and I have to say it was one of the most beautiful beaches in Ontario. The softest sand and gradual sandy incline can't be beat. Where does time fly?

I wanted to get up to Vail or Aspen area and do some walking, but it didn't work out.

I have always wanted to go to Florida and see the ocean, i have never been to the ocean. I want to go so bad and put my feet in the sand!!!!!!!!! My 4 year old would love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh and hope to take my son to Disney World!!!!! Hopefully we will get to do this someday!! :)

I had to work the weekend I was going to go up into the mountains to go fishing.

I should have gone to North Dakota to visit y extended family this summer, spent all year planning it, only to fall through due to finances. I haven't been in almost 15 yrs, I want to go so awful!

Every summer we go to Maine ..and every summer we forget until we get there that we'd like to take the overnight ferry from Portland Maine to Nova Scotia....so I should have gone to Nova Scotia !! Maybe next year!

Have been trying to go to Vegas all summer but it was too hot

I should have gone to Oregon and picked up my aging father and step mom to take them on to a weeks stay in Hawaii. My dad actually spent some time stationed there back in the early 40's. His favorite place was hanging out at the Royal Hawaiian resort when on leave.

I would have loved to visit New Orleans this summer, but there were so many family events that we traveled to, a "vacation" just wasn't in the works.

I really wanted to travel to the Maine Lobster Festival this past August! One of these years I will make it!

Should have gone to Monterey, CA. Need to see family more often!

Home. I haven't been able to introduce my family to our beautiful daughter yet. I'd love to be able to go home and show her off.

I had planned on taking a family vacation to DisneyWorld and Mrytle Beach, reservations were made and trip planned but due to an illness in the family and the craziness that goes with raising three teenage girls,(ages 15,14,13) we had to cancel Disney completely. Spent a few days in Mrytle Beach but had to leave early. Maybe next year!

i should have gone to michigan to see my aunt she sick bout didnt have the money for the hotel there will never be another i will get to though!

I wish i could go to Vermont to be with my sister who lost her husband and a week after the funeral, she lost her home to the hurricane Irene floods. I would love to go up and spend some time with her cause I know she is hurting bad:(

I should have went to Maine with my kids, but unforunatley work got in the way working in disaster recovery top priority is work and family always gets pushed to the side : (
I want to show my kids the beautiful scenery that Maine beholds

We wanted to go to Georgia, Atlanta, but we couldn't find the time and didn't get any extra leaves so just traveled in and around the city on weekends. It would have been amazing if we had the time to visit Atlanta and stay at Best Western Hotel. It would have been a wonderful experience and would love the city life and its night life.

should of went to Brandon,Missouri for a relaxing week then on to south Carolina to visit relatives!!!

I want to travel the whole U.S.! But only one thing has stopped me...lack of funds!

We should have gone to the Grand Canyon this summer. I was really pulling for it, because my 10 year old really wants to visit there and I have not been since I was a teenager. But it did not work out because my husband was not able to take any time off of work and probably won't be able to until Nov. or Dec. and she is in school then.

I should have gone to the beach!! Every year we go to the beach for one or two weeks, we did not this year and it was so frustrating!!

I should've STAYED at the Oregon coast this summer. I went over there--more than once--but never spent the night. Planning a trip to your Agate Beach (Newport) property soon. Thanks!

We should have gone to Huntington Beach , CA and had a hotdog roast and smores with our family and our new grandson and starte a tradition .
Memories with family and friends are Priceless!

I should have went to CHICAGO to see my beloved Detroit Tigers whoop up on the White Sox. Oh well, at least i can try and make a playoff game.

I wanted to go to Colorado to see my niece but due to surgery and other medical expenses, we have not been able to go anywhere. Thanks for giveaway!

My best friend and I should have gone to Toronto, ONT this summer and gone to Hockey Hall of Fame, a Blue Jays game at Rogers Centre, and a Toronto FC game at BMO Field.

She and I have had Toronto adventures before, but it has been several years and we keep planning a summer Toronto adventure (we usually go during hockey season...) but have not quite managed to get funds together for it.

I would of loved to have gone to Toronto or anywhere really! Could not afford to travel at all this summer. The summer seemed to have flown by.

New York City. I have always wanted to go and still didn't get to this summer.

I really wanted to go to Aspen, CO and enjoy the beautiful mountains before they get all that snow. Maybe you can help?

I should have gone to the White Mountains of New Hampshire to do some hiking.

I should have visited my husbands family in British Columbia time passes by life gets busy, I Really should go soon ..

I wanted to visit Hawaii but didn't make it this summer.

I wanted to go to Alaska this summer.

I was planning to go to Seattle for the Seafair but I had to cancel it because I had my citizenship ceremony the day before and with no passport, there's no way I can go...

I should have gone to visit my mother but it was a busy summer.

I should have gone camping at the lake. I heard all the fun stories afterwards and I realize what I missed out on.

I would have loved to disneyland again, we took our kids at Christmas and would love to go again! We drove from Canada and had a blast!

We were planning on going to Colorado. We went several years ago and wanted to return, focusing on the Rocky Mountain National Park. Absolutely love the state and was anticipating a visit there. Instead, we went to Charleston, SC. It was a nice trip, a first for us, but we still yearned to go west to Colorado. One summer we will succeed!

I had two tickets to six flags. We should have gone to the one in MD that way we could visit Washington D.C. and the ocean as well (two places he has never been.) However both me and my fiancee were out of work mid summer and have remained out of work since. Also both of my vehicles needed repaired (blown engines). We had to forfeit the tickets due to lack of money to get a hotel and rental car making this the second yearly anniversary in a row we have been unable to celebrate.

I wanted to get to Vancouver to see the Celebration of Lights and Bard on the Beach. Maybe next year...

Wish I had made at least a trip down the shore. Once chance I had got washed out...thanks Hurricane Irene!!

Wish I had made at least a trip down the shore. Once chance I had got washed out...thanks Hurricane Irene!!

I should have taken a trip to the Brickyard 400 at Indy...but I have 2 old dogs that can't live without us and can't travel...so what can you do...Love is everything!!

I should have gone to the Bay Area of California. I had an educational training opportunity and my daughters really wanted to come and meet their new baby cousin.

I wanted to go to N.C. to see my son before he left for Afghanistan but I didn't have the funds to go. Would love to win so I can go see him when he gets back, or to go visit my grandchildren. Thanks for having the contest!

I should have gone to Europe! But I can always go in the fall!

I really wanted to go to London in the summer to see the exhibition of Princess Catherine's wedding dress and wedding cake.

Hubby told me he was taking me to Spain, Italy or Germany. Well here I sit, so anywhere there is a BEST WESTERN, I'll go. Just need a warm pool and to get away from here.

I should have gone Banff, but couldn't make it because I was injured.

I should have taken my kids to CA. We would have enjoyed the beaches, time outside and the beautiful sunshine.

could've went to the beach

We had hoped to head to San Diego for some beach time but didn't get the chance.

Thank you!

New Orleans but have been working too much Maybe at Thanksgiving!

I should have gone to the Big Island in Hawaii with my brother BUT NOOOOO! His girlfriend said got in the way.

I should have traveled to upper Michigan to the sleeping bear dunes. After seeing them on GMA and seeing how beautiful they are, I really wanted to go, but my husband worked so much this summer we didn't have time. Life's too short!

I wanted to go to the Renaissance Festival In Sterling, NY

I should have traveled to Kure Beach with our family, but we werent able to go...trying to save money, these days!

My husband and I were going to take our kids to go to Branson, MO this past summer for a mini family vacation but to much family stuff came up! Hopefully we get to go soon! Really want to take my son to play mini-golf!!!

We are a military family that currently lives in Washington but our family lives in Florida. Our youngest child hasn't been able to meet his grandparents due to costs. We wanted to see them this week actually since my husband is on a block leave. But it just never happened. Hopefully next June we will have the funds to go visit.

My husband and I should have taken a weekend away! I haven't been away from my kids overnight since they were born (they are 5 and 3). I need a night off!

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Road Trip 2011 thru Niagara Falls, Lake Erie, Cheyenne Frontier Days, Kansas & Missouri with 9yo daugher, returning home with a Best Western comp at Harrisburg PA Convention Center and poolside accomodations. Missed Bro Law in Austin TX, and Big Bro in Ocean Isle Beach NC. Perhaps for Road Trip 2012 and a side trip to New Orleans. Best Western has been great for a variety of stays.

The BEACH... ANY beach. There's no better way for me to relax and breath away life's stresses than the sights and sounds of a beach.

Paris: would have loved to have visited Paris.

This summer I should have traveled home to Duluth, Minnesota for a visit. I have a new niece that I have only seen once since she was born. They change so much in the first six months. I did not make it home due to our dog was sick and did not want to leave her. If anyone ever has the chance you need to visit northern Minnesota in the fall along Lake Superior it is beautiful, with the leaves changing color, overlooking the lake. And the best part is there are quite a few Best Westerns' you can stay at along the way!!

I have been trying to get back to Europe for several years and it is yet to happen! Gonna keep trying! :)

Would have love to go to Niagara for the weekend. Just me and my wife. No kids.

We should have gone back to the Best Western in North Bay Village Florida. We stayed there in November of 2009 and enjoyed it so much and have always wanted to go back. Have not taken a vacation yet this fall so maybe there is still hope.

Washington DC!

I should have gone to Italy but ran out of money!

CA and AZ but couldn't because we have to save up for our wedding next year.

I didn't get to go to Orange City, FL and see my grandson again this year. :-( That makes 6 years since I've seen him.
I also didn't get to go to Austin to see my youngest son and that makes 4 years for him.
I really need to win this!

I should have gone over to Charleston to see the ocean for the first time, but my plans fell through. I was able to go to Nashville for a day.

Canton, Ohio football hall of fame with my boys

Through the miracle of Facebook, I found my real father's family and was told that I have a brother that I never met. We are in touch now, virtually, but have not yet met in person. He celebrated his 40th birthday and as much as I wanted to be there to surprise him on that very special day...he lives two states away and could not afford the gas and lodging costs. Next goal is to finally meet during the holidays. Wish me luck!

We wanted to add to our goal of going to every major league ballpark this summer -- LOL -- we've only seen three thus far! We were hoping to get to Boston or Yankee stadiums, but sadly life got in the way! Maybe next year! Thanks for this contest!

We were planning on taking the kids to disneyland.. but life got in the way! We haven't had a vacation for a couple years because something always comes up or goes wrong! I can't wait to get away for a while!

I should have travel to the UK this summer but everything else (life) kept popping up and getting in the way.

Disneyland ive wanted to take my kids there for two years now.

I should have gone to FL to visit my Mom.

I should have traveled anywhere! No money to travel due to recession. I haven't vacationed more than 200 miles away since June 2009. Next summer I would love to have money to see 2 of my nieces get married - one in Tulsa, OK, and the other in Charlotte, NC.

I should have gone to Tahoe to celebrate our 21st anniversary but with one in college and another kid a senior in HS, it seemed best not to splurge on that this year. I regret it b/c we really didn't celebrate our big accomplishment.

We should have traveled to California to Disneyland and California Adventure. This summer we weren't able to travel because I was having IV treatments for Lyme Disease. I chose to do them over the summer, so that I wouldn't have to worry about finding a babysitter for my younger children while I was at treatments. My older children were fabulous and watched the younger ones and helped to keep the house cleaned and the family fed while dad worked and I rested. I just feel bad that they did not have the opportunity to go anywhere fun. Disneyland would be an awesome surprise for my 5 kiddos.

Should have just traveled more and worked less -- and anywhere would be wonderful.

NYC - I didn't make it there this year but hope to next year.

I should have gone to MI to walk the Mackinac Bridge on Labor Day.

We (my family of 4) are from Indiana and have never seen the ocean. My kids are 4 and 8, and we have a baby on the way. I should have made a trip to Florida to see the ocean before baby number 3 came cause now it might be awhile before we get too.

We just found my husband father after 48 years, in March..... We could not get up there to see him due to unforeseen circumstances this past summer, we wish we could have gone to see him!!

We should have gone to Knoebels this year but just weren't able to do it. Hopefully next year.

I should have gone back to my hometown Milwaukee, with a stop in Branson MO but was unable to so now AI am planning for next year

Washington DC----really need to see and feel the history but seems like something always comes up

We SHOULD have vacationed in Gulf Shores, Alabama this year. There is nothing more peaceful than a trip to the beach. We needed the chance to relax and just enjoy nature. We are always so busy running with our kids that miss the time to relax and just enjoy life!

i should have gone on a car trip encircling the Great Lakes.

We love the Smithsonian Folk Life Festival in Washington D.C. We take the kids almost every year via AMTRAK, and it is the highlight of our year. Sadly, we were unable to make it this year....

We should have gone to Coronado Island (San Diego) for vacation this summer. I really wanted to take my new hubby there because he's never seen it. But then I was diagnosed with cancer and had to have a tough surgery with a long recovery. But they got it all -- so no chemo! So here's hoping for next year!!!!

I took my son to San Antonio for vacation but wish we'd have enough money to also visit his birthplace, El Paso, TX. We left there when he was 2 and have only been back once, 8 years ago!

We should have visited Gulf Shores, Alabama this summer. I missed the peace sound of the waves washing ashore. We definitely needed some down time and what better place to spend it than at Gulf shores!

I should have gone to Maui!

We wanted to take a family vacation to the Wisconsin Dells. We live in Wisconsin, but going there can be very expensive. My husband had lost his job this year so the money just was not there. On a positive note, we are going to go for it next year!

We should have gone to Coronado Island (San Diego) for vacation this summer. I really wanted to take my new hubby there because he's never seen it. But then I was diagnosed with cancer and had to have a tough surgery with a long recovery. But they got it all -- so no chemo! So here's hoping for next year!!!!

I love to cruise but this year could not do it. Hopefully next year a European cruise to the Greek Isles including Italy. Sometimes the things you want don't come easy but with planning and lots of dreams they may come true. Just keep wishing. I absolutely love staying in Best Westerns when I travel, especially European cities. I would arrange a before and after in the cruise port.

I really wanted to take the grandkids on a trip to Disney World this summer. My husband and I spent 23 years in the military, and lived all over the world....but we've never taken just a "vacation". But family issues happened, and family is the most treasured gift we're given here on this earth. Someday....we'll take that vacation!

I had hoped we would get to Montreal this summer, but family and visitors left no room for our trip. Wish we could go this fall, but it doesn't look good. We also planned on a trip to Thunder Bay but I don't think that is going to happen either. Oh well there is always next year!

I would've loved to take my husband & kids, ages 4 & 6, to North Carolina to see their grandfather, whom they have never met!

My wife travels a lot to Oklahoma City once a month to visit her father,he is 80 and is terminal,wish we could be there for him more often.

I would like to have been able to take my family on a trip to San Diego, CA. We currently live in Arkansas and my children have never been to CA. I would like to take them to see the San Diego Zoo, to see the ocean for the first time and maybe if we had the chance take a quick trip across the border to Mexico!

We wanted to take our kids to the redwood forest to see the massive trees and meet up with there grandpa since he lives down there. We also wanted to take a family vacation/road trip to yellowstone park. Instead we didn't go anywhere. Sad day.

Would have loved to have gone to Colorado to do some hiking but never had the time. Always next year!

I wanted to go back to the Sacramento area to visit family and friends that I miss. Didn't happen. :-((

I should have gone to a family reunion in New York!

I wanted to go to Vermont tour around the state looking at the different things tha are there.

I would have Went to Denver Colorado and went to the top of PIKES PEAK. Would have went Hiking, camping hunting fishing, all that. I also have a friend who lives in Loveland, Colorado I would have LOVED to seen so having an HOTEL would have been perfect. So hook me up Best Western, I cannot go because I DO NOT have the money for an hotel. :D

I should have gone to Morgan City LA to see my Aunt Betty. She turned 85 in Aug, and I didn't get to have cake with her! We had plans this month to meet, but they were cancelled due to illnesses. We're all getting OLD! Our social life revolves around doctor visits and tests. A getaway to eat crawfish and get lots of lovin' hugs would have been just the ticket.

We should have gone to the IWC annual meeting in Jersey, Channel Islands, Great Britain to voice our concern for whales.

Would have loved to finally see Myrtle Beach, South Carolina!!!!!!!

I would have enjoyed a vacation any where! Just to get away even if its just a county over is always nice!

My family should have had a vacation in Florida . My 14 year old has cystic fibrosis she got sick.so our vacation was postponed . My 12 year old son had a major bike wreck once again postponed vacation . Now I am in a cast for a month I wonder if we will have one this year. I know we would all really enjoy getting away to Florida

should have taken a trip to florida this summer but couldnt budget it in

I wish we had gone to the Wisconsin Dells. it's this great resort town where any and everyone can enjoy the many attractions there. I used to go as a kid and now that I'm a mommy, I so want to share the experience with my family. Money was too tight this year, but I'm going to do what i have to go next summer. Going there with my family was, and still is, a BIG part of my happy kidhood memories.

i should of went to Myrtle Beach SC but due to fighting cancer this past year and finding out again that its back I have not been able to go. Wishing that I could get away on a vacation to just relax and enjoy a little time. Funds have been short due to all the medical bills but being able to go would just perk me up.

I would love to go anywhere with my husband and kids that doesn't include running from one family members place to anothers trying to please everyone else. We have not had a " real " vacation in 5 years! Don't get me wrong, I like to see our family, but we when always spend our vacation going there and they make no effort to come and visit us, it gets pretty old!

Because of numerous money issues, not to mention having a car payment, having to fix a broken refrigerator, buying groceries, paying bills, etc., and now on top of all that, the school district that my parents work for has gone on strike, and who knows when it will be resolved.

We should have, and would have loved to go to Newport or Seaside Oregon, Arizona or New Mexico, Hawaii, Virginia, and a whole bunch of other places.

However, as a result of not being able to afford to do much this summer, we only went to Klamath Falls, Oregon to visit some of my dad's relatives. I seriously hope we can afford to travel next summer, but right now I don't know if that's going to happen :(

I should have gone to see my mom after my step father passed. I just did not have the means. I still intend to but I should have been there sooner!

I should have traveled to east coast this year. I have always wanted to go to Charleston, and other Civil War sites over there. Hopefully I have not waited too long and don't get to go.

I should have gone to Pacific Beach, California. It is my favorite place to visit.

I was going to take my grand kids to trick treat at Disneyland. But things just fell apart, I would still like to give it a try if I could work it out

Despite the 115 degree temps, my kids loved last year's trip to Palm Springs, wish we could have made it again this past summer!!

We were planning to take our 2 young boys to South Dakota this summer, but never made it because of the financial toll of car repairs. Now that the car is fixed and ready to roll, we are planning the same vacation next summer! Can't wait! If everything works out, it will be our first family vacation ever.

We had tenative plans for several trips this summer: Black Hills Corvette Classic, Washington D.C., a run down through Kentucky and Tennessee to central Alabama, the biennial Train Festival in Illinois, and Niagara Falls. The time seemed to fly by however, and work around the house and celebrations with family took priority so we ended up only making the Alabama trip. There's always next summer.....

I should have went on a trip to New England but never enough time or money

Wish I could have went to the Grand Canyon.Our son got married in Indiana so we went there instead.

We should have gone somewherre cooler than our one-teens heat here in the high desert.

Unfortunately, a major health scare ("benign" is such a lovely word!) prevented a vacation this year.

Fortunately, we are booked into the Pahrump, NV Best Western next month for some cool weather fun.

We stay at "Wolfie's Place" at least twice a year and really appreciate the way they always make us feel welcome.

My family wanted to go to Disney when my niece finished got out of school and during summer vacation. Thanks to me we didn't go anywhere. I fell Easter Sunday going up the stairs carrying my laptop and refused to drop the laptop. I should have worried about myself instead because the fall was equivalent to a car accident and a hematoma caused by it finally had to be opened by my surgeon on June 2nd. On June 3rd visiting nurses started coming in daily and after all this time and it getting worse I finally had surgery this past Wednesday, Sept. 13th. We couldn't even go to the Cape for a few days because of the nurses coming daily and needing to stay close to home. Not to mention the weekly hospital visits and sometimes several times a week! And the infection had me sick enough we did absolutely nothing! Sadly nobody did anything or went anywhere!

I should have gone to St. Croix.......I couldn't go there, just like I couldn't go back in time. If I could get to St. Croix, I would be going back in time in a way. I would visit the #1 DJ from the 70's......The One ....The Only....Frankie Peep!!! Second To No One!!!! I would get a chance to meet his lovely wife....We would listen to music....(his mix of course).....remember what it was like to be young, full of energy......enjoying all the sights and sounds of the Discos. Instead, I stayed in NY and played Disco Diva with the Disco Divas and Dudes.

I would love to go to the Grand Canyon. But my husband has been sick this summer, so I would settle for a much shorter trip to just get away to look at the fall leaves when they turn colors.

I should have went on a trip to California, but ran out of enough money to go... I want to go and audtion for some tv shows and movies!!!

I should have traveled home to Vermont more to see my family,but because of the Hurricane that came through it destroyed all the roads.

The storm wiped out all the roads in Vermont,and some parts of Mass,which made it very difficult to get there.

I should have traveled home to Vermont more to see my family,but because of the Hurricane that came through it destroyed all the roads.

The storm wiped out all the roads in Vermont,and some parts of Mass,which made it very difficult to get there.

V-A-C-A-T-I-O-N.....I NEED ONE NOW!!!

I would love it if my family had made a trip to Florida. I miss the beach so much. I haven't been back home in 5 years. My kids see pictures and hear people talk about the beach and constantly ask about going. I know they would really love collecting shells and building sandcastles.

I have been taking care of my mom for the last 8 months and I should of went to Tennessee to see my family, I miss them and could of used the time away!

Kids are at the perfect age and we didn't pull the trigger on Disneyland this year. Time to start planning next year.

I would've liked to see the California coast again. I drove the PCH in September 2009 and ended my journey going inland early accross to the eastern side of SanFrancisco. I didn't get to go over to Monterey and see that side of the coast. I want to see that and drive on up into the wine country. It's on my bucket list :o)

We should have gone somewherre cooler than our one-teens heat here in the high desert.

Unfortunately, a major health scare ("benign" is such a lovely word!) prevented a vacation this year.

Fortunately, we are booked into the Pahrump, NV Best Western next month for some cool weather fun.

We stay at "Wolfie's Place" at least twice a year and really appreciate the way they always make us feel welcome.

I should have gone on a trip to San Francisco or the Grand Canyon this summer, but funds were limited with me being laid off for the 3rd time in 3 years.

I should have visited the Apostle Islands. But some needed home repairs caused us to go somewhere else that was a more affordable vacation.. Maybe next year.

I really really wanted to travel to St. John's Newfoundland this summer, but just didn't have the funds to do it :( It's such a great place in Canada to visit. The people are so friendly, the pubs are plentiful, and the whale watching tours are AMAZING! Such a great experience. I hope I get to go back there next year some time. Definitely a trip to remember :)

I should have gone to St. Croix.......I couldn't go there, just like I couldn't go back in time. If I could get to St. Croix, I would be going back in time in a way. I would visit the #1 DJ from the 70's......The One ....The Only....Frankie Peep!!! Second To No One!!!! I would get a chance to meet his lovely wife....We would listen to music....(his mix of course).....remember what it was like to be young, full of energy......enjoying all the sights and sounds of the Discos. Instead, I stayed in NY and played Disco Diva with the Disco Divas and Dudes.

I should have traveled home to the west coast from the east coast because I haven't been home in 10 years and it was my grandfathers 90th birthday. My parents, sisters, and grandparents have not met my son who is now 8. As a single mom who owns her own business, money and time is always tight. This year my tax return went to bills instead of the trip because my clients couldn't pay my invoices. So my trip was cancelled.

I want to take a vacation to my hometown Miami Florida spend some time ob the beach and hit up the night life and do some dancing ;)

I wanted to go anywhere where there is a beach, but didn't get there, so now I want to go to Navy Pier in Chicago

I would have liked to go to San Francisco but with two teenagers their work schedules didn't allow us all to have a week off together.

just would love some family time from texas and we have had some really bad times would love to see grand children but cant now but you can always dream

Would have loved to go to Calif to visit family, but the expense just was not in budget this year. Sometime soon maybe.

NIAGRA FALLS

My family wanted to go to Maine when my great-granddaughter got out of school and during summer vacation. Unfortunately my daughter scared us all falling on the stairs and got an infected abcess that her surgeon had to open and drain! He had to be kept open because of one of the SuperBug Infections and nurses had to come daily to clean it and change the bandage. She scared us all as surgery for her is life-threatening but thankfully we are in MA and close enough to Boston's wonderful Drs and surgeons. Long story short after a 5 month battle she did require surgery and now hopefully it will heal with the help of a special contraption (A WoundVac) and she will heal in about 3 months. Then maybe we can plan something for Christmas vacation instead!

I would have liked to go to Orlando to see Harry Potter at Universal Studios.

I was planning on taking my wife and daughter away for weekend getaway to either Burlington, VT or Portland, ME. But money being what it is, that didn't pan out. Of course, my wife would much rather go someplace that has white sand beaches. hahaha

The one place I would have like to gone to was Shippwana. I enjoy visting the many booths that sell different items. I have had a son who married a nice young woman and drove my folks to see an uncle.

But for my husband and my self. Shippwana was the place I wanted to see.

Oh well, maybe next year.

Hawaii

Should have gone to my nephew's wedding in Pennsylvania. At the time thought it was too far and too expensive - would take too much time. Regrets.

It would be Tennessee. My husband and I passed through on our way to his Mothers funeral. What beautiful scenery.

Every year I need to go spend a couple of days at the beach. It replenishes the soul and makes one ready for the long winter ahead. The sand, the smell of the ocean, the warmth, looking for shells and pretty rocks, swimming in the cold waves.... I never got to go this year, and I feel like winter is closing in...

We should've gone up to see my family in Vancouver, BC, but due to lack of funds and my husbands passport, we were unable to. Planning on going next month. A gift card to Best Western would be awesome, as its a long drive!

Wanted to go to Virginia or West Virginia, economy has not been good to us!

Really wanted to go away this summer but unfortunatly I lost my job because i have cystic fibrosis and could not afford to go away. Im feeling great so at least that is a bonus, So maybe a christmas vacation is in order

I had several trips planned to meet up with friends -- Morgantown, WV; central New Jersey; New Haven, CT; Wausau WI -- but had to cancel those trips because we were caring for a very sick kitty cat who seemed to take a setback every time I planned for one of those trips. Sadly, our 14-year-old feline crossed the Rainbow Bridge earlier this week, which will leave me with the freedom to travel some this fall, but I'll be doing so with a very heavy heart.

I would liked to have gone to the West Coast, especially the Portand and Seattle area with a real quick trip down to Bay area. All to see family that is not close enough to see often. Instead went the other direction for competition.

I should have went to Phoenix to see my dad that I haven't seen for over 2 years.

I didn't get to go on my "Key Lime Pie" quest in the Florida Keys or the Busker Convention in Key West because of work and family obligations. Now my motto is : KEY WEST OR BUST!

I should have gone to Melbourne, Australia to see my boyfriend. Long-distance relationships are tough.

Take the City of New Orleans to Memphis. See Civil Rights Museum, Gibson Guitar Museum, Sun Records, Beale Street, Rendivous Ribs, Mud Island and Memphius Zoo. Great City to visit and no need to rent a car.

should of went home :(

We wanted to go to the New England area and to avoid the heat of the southeastern United States. We have made it a point to go a different direction each year and this year we were going north east. Unfortunately with my health problems and inability to work the hours required to fund this, we had to go on a staycation. However, we WILL make it next year to the area. What matters most is time with family no matter where we are.

We usually take a trip to Denver for a weekend but didn't this year. Just got too busy.

I wish I would have got to go to Virginia, where all my family is from. I met my husband in the military and he's from Montana, and unfortunately the jobs are way better there.. only 30 hours from VA :(

wanted to tour the Canadian East coast. Newfoundland, Nova scotia, new brunswick and Prince Edward Island. Try again next year :(

I should gone somewhere with my whole family. With everyone's conflicting work and school schedules, family trips aren't always the whole family. We should have gone to the Rocky Mountains!

I should have travelled to the Okanagan Valley in BC for some sun, fresh fruit, and visiting the wineries.

should have done more road trips...love the little towns and cities and the unusual restaurants you come across that make the trip so special.

we really wanted to go back to florida's emerald coast this year. too much work.

I wanted to go to Disney World in Orlando. I just did not have the money this year as I planned. I graduated at the end of last year with my Masters degree and did not find the right job yet. I have started to pay back the school loans and it is expensive. Wish I could take the small vacation needed for the summer.

I should have taken my developmentally disabled son to Yellowstone. When I took all the other kids, he and his 11month older brother stayed with their stepfather. I promised to get him there .... an now he is 19 and talking about movng to Indiana to be with his dad. This young man has had such a difficult life - I really do not want to break this promise to him ... but work transferred me, then we had to move again because the owners soldthe house we rented. And here it is mid September already!

Wanted to be in New York for the 10th Anniversary of 9/11....and visit our daughter who lives in New Jersey at the same time. Oh..and musn't forget a side trip to Carlo's Bakery in Hoboken, NJ.

I wish I had been able to go back to California this summer. I could have found relief from the hot Nevada sun. I would have loved to visit with my family there.

LA for sure had a trip planned for 2years but something always comes up;( maybe next year :) have never been to the west coast but I here it's awesome........

We really wanted to see the otherside of Louisiana - you know creole country we love New Orleans and have met many people from the smaller towns and would love to go visit and see their neck of the woods but between kids, work and bills no such luck! Boo Hoo!

I should have gone to Florida, but ran out of money and time.

So missed going to the beach this year like I used to do with my late sister.
We always had so much fun there - reading, walking,sharing memories, and gawking at some of the bathing suits! I would love to go back to Litchfield Beach in South Carolina to relive some of our wonderful days and just spend some time on the beach reading and reflecting.

I should have went to disney world :( Maybe next year :)

I should have gone to norther ca, a few days along the coast for fun in the sun.

Just a wish, but it should of happened, Denver Colarado!

I would have liked to travel to Victoria , Canada this past summer but we ran out of time . After spending 15 days in Italy ( many of them in great Best Western Hotels ) , 10 days in southern Ontario ( great Best Western in Sarnia ) ,and 2 weeks in Manitoba and Alberta with relatives , is it any wonder that I ran out of time ? Victoria is always a resrtful place with scenery to take your breathe away . I will be there next summer for sure .

It's so hard to narrow it down to just one place. I guess though, I would have to say Florida. I would love to go down and visit my son and my soon to be daughter in law. I would love to help them start getting ready for when my grandson is born in January, 2012. There would be lots of shopping to do. Lots of setting things up. Getting the nursery ready. So much to do, so little time.

I would love to take my boys to all 50 states plus a few other places I'd love to see.

My work and personal life once again intervened to prevent me of my lifelong dream of visiting Newfoundland. I have long wanted to see St Johns, and the excavated Norse settlements at L'Anse aux Meadows. Of course no trip to Newfoundland would be complete without a side trip to the Islands of St. Pierre and Miquelon, a rare French territory in North America just off the coast of Newfoundland.

Should have gone to the Colorado Springs area this summer. My cousin was taing an early retirement, and his wife and sons threw a surprise party for him. Still haven't been able to swing a trip out there. Would love to visit them!

We would have gone to Portland, Oregon to visit my fiance's son and daughter-in-law. They are the only members of his family I have not yet met although we have been together almost 13 months. I am anxious to meet them.

I would have loved to have been able to hit the coast (San Diego is excellent) for a coll down and in memory of my sons 10 year passing date. Just to relax and reflect, see my youngest son and my grandson I have not seen in 10 months who just turned 1 last month. It was a plan I had that I wanted to do, but things are rougher than ever right now, and when it is needed the most, and there is time to do things like this, there is no money, so the trip remains a dream. (My son who died would have turned 29 on 9/14, too).

I will not give up the dream and the hope. We all need to have hope. :)

Should have traveled to Galveston to spend time with my love on the ocean and deep sea fishing since he has always wanted to do that! But he was deployed to Afganistan as a Flight Medic in the US ARMY for most of the summer, and when he got back we were expecting our first grandchild to be born. SO, with limited funds and limited time, I was unable to give him the vacation he so deservedly needs! I would love to make it up to him!

Planned to go to Seattle and then cruise to Alaska with friends this summer. Had to cancel due to illness.

I should have gone with my family to California to see Redwood National Park. We haven't had a vacation together in over five years, and my daughter was only home for 3 weeks before she left for a semester in Spain...next summer we will have to take a trip together before she is off again. Kids grow up too fast, so travel with them when they're young!

Planned to go to Seattle and then cruise to Alaska with friends this summer. Had to cancel due to illness.

I had both sets of grand parents die this summer, I was only able to attend one. The other was in Gulf Shores Alabama, I still haven't been able to get there it would of been nice. I will get there one day :)

South Carolina would be a wonderful family vacation! Beachside

I should have travelled to Dawson City, Yukon to visit family there. I always planned for going in August because that is the best time I have heard to go. Except a trip somewhere else always arises, or can't get the time off of work. Somday my dream will come true.

I was unable to attend my nephew Dr Brian Zeider's funeral in Indiana 09/17/2011. Lay off in 2008 and continued unemployment have taken its toll on my finances and has made it impossible to travel at all for quite a while now. So I truly need this GIFT CARD!!!!! Thank you!!!

We never made it overseas to Europe this summer like we had thought about doing...

We were on our way to a second honeymoon and seeing old friends in New Mexico, when the transmission on our 2000 Ford Windstar went out in the mountains of Colorado. Stranded in a canyon where there was no cell phone service, we waited over four hours for a tow truck. Of course, it happened on a Saturday night. It was Tuesday morning before we were able to resume our trip in a new (to us) vehicle. We missed the romantic Best Western hotel we had booked in Taos, NM for Sunday night, and a long-awaited dinner with dear old friends in Albuquerque on Monday. Still haven't seen those cities, but that is definitely the trip we should have taken...:(

I would have loved to travel to Scotland this summer but the timing just wasn't right.

Wuld've loved to visit the Oregon coast, one of our favorite spots, but we weren't able to go anywhere this summer. We were selling our house and had to stick around in order to complete the deal.

Hawaii!!!

I should have gone to Seattle, WA this summer. My sister lives in Edmonds, WA and lost her 31 yr. old son to cancer in April. Lots of catching up to do.

Would've loved to visit the Oregon coast, one of our favorite spots, but we weren't able to go anywhere this summer. We were selling our house and had to stick around in order to complete the deal.

I should have went to Las Vegas this summer!! I was planning a trip with my son and daughter-in-law, then they discovered she was expecting so the trip was postponed. I think I still should have went, because my husband was all set for it. Now I am not sure when I will get there! I love everything about las vegas!!!! I just retired, so it would be a great getaway for me and my husband. (just celebrated 5 years of wedded bliss) I just know if we could save money on our trip ( gift card of course) he would be more tempted to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

where would i have loved to go this summer? ANYWHERE.. with a family of 7 its hard to go anywhere. we get out and do stuff in our state which in washington there is alot to do but to be able to take my kids somewhere out of state would mean the world to them and me. thank you

I wanted to, but I didn't ! I could have, but I didn't ! I would have, but I didn't !
I SHOULD have gone to British Columbia. Precisely, Vancouver Island.
My mother moved to the island in March 2010. She has invited me many times to go visit her in her new home. I kept procrastinating and now I am saying "I SHOULD HAVE GONE ! ! ! Mom has sent pictures of her new place and it looks awesome. I still have time before the snow fliesh here. Wish me luck !

Car broke down first of JanuaWith hubby in nursinghome now and living on his pensions, couldn't get to old hometown to see family and friends......and then continue on to the beach. I'd love to have a few days at hotel back home and Va Beach. Thanks for the chance to win that.

I wish i could have gone to Newfoundland,Canada this summer,my 81 yr old brother lives there along with some of my other siblings,he is the oldest of ten and i am the youngest,we are a very close knit family.....but it's the 3000 miles that keeps us so far apart,maybe next year.

We had planned to go to Branson this summer with our kids, but the trip just didn't happen.

I should have gone to Myrtle Beach. My husband decided to fix an area in our back yard that was only sposed to be a weekend project. Unfortunately he used a bobcat and the ground was way too soft. It has taken lots of time and most of the summer to fix. ( It isn"t fixed yet!) Still working on it. Due to this unfortunate mishap that turned a molehill into a mountain we did not get to go for a vacation this year.

We were supposed to go to China to visity daughter's foster family but lack of funds and lack of tme it just did not happen.

I wish I had gone to Las Vegas, Nevada. Unfortunately my husband decided to take care of a yard problem that resulted in alot of money and time. The problem is still not corrected. Lets say he made a mountain out of a mole hill in the yard. He used a bobcat and the yard was way too soft! Tire ruts everywhere. Every weekend tryin to smooth and grade this mess. Due to this we were unable to go on vacation this year.

In modern Peru an Inca treasure remains, hidden from you, hidden at Machu Picchu. This my novel explains. But I should have visited Machu Picchu as part of my research for the novel that I am writing, my first. Days in a quiet hotel room could help the proofreading and polishing under way.

Llandudno. Quaint seaside village in the north of Wales. Verypicturesque. They have a Victorian festival every May. Its the cutest Victorian village I have ever seen.

My husband and I planned on traveling to Las Vegas this summer, but with work schedules we just couldn't make it. Would love to get there by this winter, but I do not see that happening ever.

We should have gone to Florida this year. We haven't been back since my husband got out of the USAF in 1972.

I wasn't able to attend my husband's family reunion in Oklahoma. Weekend projects at work kept me in town. My husband has a wonderfl family, they treat me well and are fun to be around. It's been awhile since I've been able to see them :-(

I should have gone to Atlanta this year to catch up with a old friend, and to she the Atlanata Beat of the Women's Pro Soccer League when the took on Philly Independence. I would have have loved to see atlanta in the day, last time, I just drove through on my way to florida.

I have two places I would have particularly liked to go. The first is to Pennsylvania to visit with parents and extended family who I rarely get to see and see some old friends or I would have loved to see my daughter and her new husband and stepdaughter in Des Moines IA. Family is very important to me. There are particular concerts I would have loved to go to as well in Florida (Night of Joy and Rock the Universe). Husband had new job and in school full time as well that kept us from doing anything.

Niagara Falls

South Carolina beach dreamin

I would have loved to have brought my 9 year old son to Illinois to the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln. My son is a huge Lincoln fan and has studied his life since the time he was able to read. It would mean the world to him to visit the home Lincoln grew up in and walk in his footsteps!

Best trip I have ever taken was to the central coast...Big sur, Carmel and Monterey...Missed it this year due to low funds. Best place to take the family

Best Vacation ever taken was to the central coast. Carmel, Big sur and Monterey...missed it this year due to low funds. Best family vacations ever!

I had wanted to get to West Virginia for the past 2 years. Unfortunately that wish may now never happen as I'm going thru a separation and will be living on less than $900/month. Not enout for basics, much less travel!

I should have went to Vegas to see my daugher who is in the Air Force. She is being deployed to Afghanistan on 9/20/2011. Due to working two jobs and other children I could not make it there. Hope she comes back safe to us!

I have always wanted to go to Hawaii, but because of illness and expenses did not get to go this summer. My daughter has taken care of me..a cancer survivor, and I would love to be able to take her there to show my appreciation of everything she has done. She is my only child and I have had to depend on her and my son-in-law. I thank God each day for them. Prayfully next summer, if health and money allows!

I should have went with my husband and 4 children to florida. This has been a very rough summer for my family. We moved into what we thought was a stable long term home in february of this year. We paid our rent every month with no problem. We came home one day in may to find pad locks on our. Apparently my landlord failed to tell us that the home was being foreclosed on. We called the mortgage company and the bank only to find out that the foreclosure process started before he even knew us, and he took our money anyway. Due to legal circumstances we lousy everything we owned except for the clothes on our backs. We were forced to spend our savings (vacation money) on a hotel for us to live in while we looked for another house. The stress of this caused my husband to suffer a stroke. So by the beginning of july it was evident we would not be able to afford a family vacation. Honestly this experience really made me appreciate the small things. After all of the stress we could really use a vacation together.

I should have gone to Boston to visit one of my best friends, but due to the economy, I stayed home all summer! :>(

We really wanted to go to New York City, but our daughter's wedding was so much more important.

I should've made that road trip home!!!!!!

Our 20th wedding anniversary was Sept 1st...we wanted to go for a 2nd Honeymoon back to the Canadian Rockies; Banff, Lake Louise, and Jasper. Unfortunately, circumstances didn't permit that dream vacation...there's always the 25th!!!

I've been wanting to take my kids somewhere super fun that they would really enjoy, like Disney World or Wisconsin Dells.

Had hoped to return to Banff for our 2nd Honeymoon for our 20th anniversary
Sept 1st, but circumstances didn't allow this trip! Oh well, there's always our 25th!

I should have gone to Mackinac Island this summer. It's the first summer in at least five years that I haven't gone there. Money was just too tight this year. I miss riding the boat across to the island and I miss seeing the Mackinac Bridge lit up at night.

Our 20th anniversary was Sept 1st and we wanted to return to Banff for our 2nd honeymoon, but cirmcumstances did not permit this trip unfortunately. Oh well, there's always our 25th!!!

I would have loved to have seen D.C. this summer!

Went to a seminar to get a free cruise and airfare - that we would have a year to use, knowing I couldn't afford what they were selling. Well we were very polite, allowed them to announce that we did get their package and we got out of there with the vouchers - only to find out that I had 21 days send $149 refundable deposit to the travel place to get the list of dates to sign up for the vacation. I don't have that much money...After all that, couldn't go. If I did come up with the money in 21 days and sent off the vouchers, they have a disclaimer that you may not be able to use the air with the cruise - and you won't find out if you got the dates until 15-30 days before you leave...wow, ok. I REALLY NEED A VACATION!

I should have traveled to the Northeast. I have never been to any of the states there and would love to see at least one of them!!

Hoping to go to Yellowstone or Arizona and see the sites along the way...had car problems and had to spend the money for repairs instead. Didn't make the trip. Life in the retired lane...HAPPY BUT BROKE!! HA! HA!

we should have taken the kids to worlds of un

I wanted to go to see my grandchildren, but just never had the money to do it. :-(

We wanted to take our boys camping in the mountains of Northern New Mexico. We try to go every summer, but couldn't this year due to a construction job we were working on. And, you would know it, as soon as school started, the job was completed. Maybe we can take them skiing during Christmas break!

Wanted to take my kids to disneyland the last two years and haven't gotten it done.

I need to get out once.

We had two trips we didn't get to go on because of work conflicts. Disneyland and to the oklahoma and minnesota to visit family.

Since I live in the MIdwest now, I really wanted to go to Macinaw Island. I have heard such great things about it, and it has so much history. Unfortunately, I don't get to go on any vacations due to finances.

I should have gone to NY this summer instead of in November. It might be too cold to enjoy it by then.

Our family should have went to Oak Alley Plantation in Louisiana. It seems great, but we did not have much free time this year.

I should have gone to Ontario but I'm glad I didn't. Their weather was awful this summer.

We were supposed to go to Colorado Springs. A couple of days before we were to leave My mom ended up in hospice and they told us she only had 2 weeks to live. She survived and is doing well, but we missed what was supposed to be our first ever vacation, and as I quit to take care of her, have no funds to do so now.

I've always wanted to take a little getaway by myself. My week basically consists of work 8 hours, then school, school work w/ kids and home. If i do manage to take road trip it's always with the kids. I would just like a weekend get away by myself, a day of pampering in Napa Valley. I have never in my life had a professional massage. This would be a great way to put me first for a change. I know they'd all agree that i deserve it.

I should have gone to the Grand Canyon with my sister but my son lost his job so I helped him out with his rent a couple of months. Just couldn't take a trip knowing he needed help.

We had plan of going to South Dakota, the Black Hill area for 10 days. The day before we to leave our son got really sike and had to go to the hospital for 4 days and sent 5 weeks at home. Sure miss out on summer not being able to leave him for very long. We are all back on track now and ready for a long over due vacation. It was also my Birthday Present from my husband to take me back there. So day soon I hope.

I am a 72 year old grandmother of 5 and 2 of my grandchildren live with me. I have always wanted to take them to magic mountain for a weekend of fun. It would also be a great surprise for them for being such great grand kids. They don't get into trouble and are great in school. I lost my job and car last year after i had to be let go of a job in a private home. It would mean the world to us and be helpful if i won this $100 gift card. Best Western is one of my favorite hotels honestly.

I know the summer is over; but I'd choose New Mexico in the fall, especially around Albequerque and Santa Fe...great balloon festival and state fair. I took my little ones yrs. ago and now they're 27, 25, and 23. The kaboose was not there and is now 15 yrs. of age. I'd love to take him back to the places that I took his siblings!!!

I wanted to go Back East to see my friend in upstate NY and my niece and her family in NH. Unfortunately the hurricanes hit on the exact route I would have taken.. Being the optomistic critter that I am, I am planning on going to see a friend I haven't seen in years who lives in far southeastern Texas and go to the beach while I'm there. Of COURSE there are lots of nice, friendly Best Westerns along the way! :-)

We usually go home to visit family in MN but just didn't have the money this year.

I should have made a trip to Lawrenceville NJ to see my sister and her family. Please send me there!!

This summer, I really wanted to make a trip to Southern Utah, but because of the bad economy, it just wasn't in the cards. It would be awesome to have some help so I can get there, now that fall is around the corner and the leaves are changing. Nothing more beautiful than fall in the red rocks of Southern Utah.

I should be on my way to Australia right now, visit the one I miss most but scheduled work made it impossible... Looking forward to going in 30 days! Ultimate goal is moving permanently to Australia, but whatever happens, I will keep travelling the world and staying @ Best Western for my business!

We my husband and I should have gone to Iowa to see his mom, but I have been so much in pain from a disabled back that we just have been going back and forth to the Dr. I feel guilty and am sad that my health not only takes a toll on our money, but relationships and loved ones are caught in the middle. You want to so bad to see them and have them tell you that they love you in person that your heart aches. It has been so difficult on our marriage and afte 41 years you would think nothing can disturb this solid marriage. Wrong. Health problems are the worst and it is so true, if you don't have your health, you might as well be 6 feet under.

Thankful for the trips I did take... Texas Wine/Hill Country (thanks BW Marble Falls and New Braunfels) also thru the Smokies and onto the east coast (thnx BW New Bern, Savannah, Montgomery, Ft Ogelthorpe, Wytheville, & Roanoke Rapids).

Wish I could have made New England this fall but it is just not gonna happen. Maybe next year.... too many roads --- not enough time!

I wish I could have taken my daughter to Disneyland. My daughter just turned 3 and she wants to go to Disneyland so bad . She tells me every night - tomorrow can we go to Disneyland? I wish one day I could say yes, but I have to break her little heart every night.

I should've visited St Simons island,GA but funds were not available. My husband and I live in Arkansas. While my father has met him, my mother and siblings have not. I cannot wait for him to experience such a gorgeous place and the rest of my wonderful family. Not to mention I'm extremely homesick!

Australia! That is where I want to go.....maybe next summer :)

I wanted to go to Disneyland with the grandbabies, but I got a new job....so we wait.

We should have gone to Des Moines IA last night to see Candye Kane as her show was cancelled in St. Paul, MN where I sit right now at Best Western Bandana Square!

I should have gone to Des Moines IA last night to see Candye Kane as I am sitting at Best Western Bandana Square in St. Paul and they cancelled her show here tonight!

our family was supposed to go to Harrisburg, PA but, Hurricane Irene put a stop to it.

The place I would really have liked to go this summer was to Myrtle Beach, SC to take my mother to see her new great granddaughter (my great niece) born in August. We STILL are planning on making a trip out there if we can do it before the snow flies in Colorado!

We were planning on going to Colorado this summer. We were planning on going in August and taking our two month old daughter, but I chickened out and we went to Austin instead. It is only a 5 hour drive from where we live versus the 13 hour drive to Colorado. Hopefully we'll be able to take her next summer.

I wish I could have gone to Hong Kong but it's too expensive!

We were hoping to make it down to California (from here in BC) this summer, however, renovations got in the way :(

I should have gone on a road trip across Canada, from Coast to Coast. Every year I promise myself that next summer I will do this and every year something happens to prevent it.......sheesh.......

We were hoping to go to Disney World for our thirtieth wedding anniversary this year. Unfortunately due to traveling for a funeral that ate up our travel budget, and there wasn't even a Best Western there!

We were hoping to go to Disney World for our thirtieth wedding anniversary this year. Unfortunately out travel budget was used to travel for a funeral. And there wasn't even a Best Western there.

I should have traveled to Virginia to see my niece, great nieces & great, great niece; it's still not too late, especially if I win.

I want to take a vacation and stay in best western I like it there

Wanted to travel to Daytona Beach or Panama City Beach Fla with my husband and 2 kids. We were unable to take any vacation this year.

I should have gone to Gatlinburg, but my assistant manager at work was fired two weeks before my trip and I had to cancel it.

I should have taken all 16 grandkids to Seaside Oregon...

We wanted to take our grandson to Myrtle Beach, but my husband got laid off.

My family and I should've gone to the Big Island of Hawaii to visit the historical sites!

I should have visited Richmond, Virginia and visited my sister this summer. Also I could have taken a day trip to Washington, Dc or Colonial Williamsburg.

Wanted to visit family in Kentucky but car broke.

I should have taken my grown daughter, left the rest of the family home, and headed to New Orleans. That city sings to my soul. In fact I'd go every year if I could.

Vegas Baby! Since our trip was cancelled last Christmas!

Should have gone to Florida for 35th anniversary. Had to get a new car instead.

I had hoped to go to Plant City, Fl, to visit a very dear friend of mine that I haven'et seen in 2 years, but some unexpected expenses took all the money I had put aside for the trip so I didn't get to go. :-(

I should have gone to Montana to visit my family! I just couldn't get the time off work to do it!

I had planned to go visit my sisters & brothers in Maine but lack of funds i nver was able to go...

Would love to have been able to take a trip to Daytona Beach for just me and my husband. It is our favorite place. Opted to take our Granddaughters to the Smoky Mountains and had a fabulous time. Just would have loved some alone time at the Ocean.

We would love to get back to Myrtle Beach ocean sands Best western hotel. We did not get time to see evreything and found thwe people there very friendly and helpful.

Any where.

I want to see the Grand Canyon and the Giant Redwoods...oh to stand and be in awe of the Great Creator

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We should have gone to Seattle to visit elderly relatives. Too much money and too little time were our problems this summer.

CORRECTION! I should have said "Too little money" instead of "too much money."

We should have gone to Coronado, CA. The Best Western there on the Island is awesome, and close to everything.

I would have liked to go on a weekend trip to New Orleans with my husband, but our work schedules just didn't jive! That's ok though, because there will definitely be more chances in the future.

I was planning travel to Ecuador (South America)... Visit my family... I don't see them in 2 years :(... My kids want to go so bad... All days ask me if We go soon ;)... Is always something going on, Bills, school, house stuff, doctors... My God is unbelievable... We just have to have faith and be positive... The day going to arrive ;)

Should have took a cruise anywhere, but hubby refuses to go on a cruise....may have to without him or maybe just take him up on his offer for a trip to all the keys ending up at Key West!!!!!!:)

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We wanted to take our friends, Kathy and Tom, to Paradise, Michigan this summer to share the beauty and peacefulness of this UP area. The Best Western Lakeside is one of our favorite places and nearby Whitefish Point on Lake Superior is one of those places that once you have been there it calls to your heart to come back. The mere fact that we could not find time to get there this summer is evidence to the fact that we really need to do it! There are still some beautiful fall days left and would love to use this travel card to make this trip.

Should have gone to Georgia sooner to visit my very dear friend who is suffering from M.S

We wanted to take our friends, Kathy and Tom, to Paradise, Michigan this summer to share the beauty and peacefulness of this UP area. The Best Western Lakeside is one of our favorite places and nearby Whitefish Point on Lake Superior is one of those places that once you have been there it calls to your heart to come back. The mere fact that we could not find time to get there this summer is evidence to the fact that we really need to do it! There are still some beautiful fall days left and would love to use this travel card to make this trip.

I wanted to getaway on a cruise.

Wanted to go to Badlands but wasn't able to.

I should have went crystal cove, in newport beach CA. Had it all planned, then husband got a new job

I would have loved a trip to Yosemite this year, but couldn't afford a get-a-way. Please pick me!

I would have like to visit Myrtle beach for golf. It was nice last yr when I went but not this yr.

My boyfriend got a new job at the beginning of summer in Gatlinburg, Tennessee and I have yet to spend any time there with him. Its been a long summer!

We wanted to take our son to lego Land in Chicago for his birthday. But with work so spuratic, and gasprices so high, we couldn't do it.

We wanted to take our son to Lego Land in Chicago for his birthday. But with work so spuratic, and gas prices so high, we couldn't do it.

We wanted to take our son to Lego Land in Chicago for his birthday. But with work so spuratic, and gas prices so high, we couldn't do it.

We wanted to take our son to Lego Land in Chicago for his birthday. But with work so spuratic, and gas prices so high, we couldn't do it.

We wanted to take our son to Lego Land in Chicago for his birthday. But with work so spuratic, and gas prices so high, we couldn't do it.

We wanted to take our son to Lego Land in Chicago for his birthday. But with work so spuratic, and gas prices so high, we couldn't do it.

We wanted to take our son to Lego Land in Chicago for his birthday. But with work so spuratic, and gas prices so high, we couldn't do it.

I would love to do an adventure packed 10-amusement parks in 10-day type thing and hit all of the greatest amusement park America has to offer.

Wanted to visit my parents but couldn't afford the gas to travel 2,200 miles round trip.

oops, saw too late that this was an old comment and that I had already commented earlier. Please remove this one and my other 9/18 comment. Thanks.

Cosa Mesa NEWPORT BEACH, California

We were planning on driving down all the way to Tampa, Florida to soak our feets in some good cool waters & see the ocean stretch as far away as the eye can see. However, just had a new addition to the family & its been very busy travelling with a little one...but there is always a next time & definitely plan on doing the trip next summer.

I should have gone to France to visit family, but with a family of 6, we just couldn't afford the airfare!

We should have went to beautiful British Columbia. We love the fresh fruit, vegetables, hiking and biking trails and usually great weather in the summer.

I should have gone to see my best friend in Puerto Rico. I miss her. We have been friends since childhood.

All summer my fiance talked about going to see his sister in Virginia because he hasn't seen her in ten years but time and finances got in the way. Hopefully we will be able to go for the holidays.

Really wanted to travel this year and have not, would love to go to the Moab, Utah area again, so very beautiful there.

I would have loved to have gone to Santa Rosa California. Due to work and time restraints I will miss my Grandfathers 95th Birthday.

I would have liked to have gone to Santa Rosa California. Dure to work and time restraints I will miss my Grandfathers 95th Birthday.

Wish I could have driven to the States from Nova Scotia, do some shopping in Maine and possibly visited the Atlantic City...

New Orleans...our son moved there 2 years ago and we still haven't gotten a chance to visit him there. I've never been there but from all his stories, I can't wait to visit.

I wanted to travel and do ALOT more disc golfing with nearly 3000 courses that's alot of states and cities.

I would have liked to have done a trip again to the west coast of oregon to Astoria and spent time on the oregon coast at Canon Beach and other places down to the border with California. Also the Columbia Gorge and Portland are favorites of ours in that part of the country. We just did not have enough time this year to fit it in hopefully next year.

I would have loved to go for a drive down the washington oregon coast. I would have taken my 1974 dodge charger and cruised.

I would have loved to go anywhere for a road trip. It has been several years since we had a vacation.

I should have gone to NYC. I only had a small amount of time to vacation and ended up staying home for family reasons.

i would have love to went to chicago for the taste fast

I should have gone to Chicago to catch a baseball game

The gulf coast of Florida would have been nice, but had to have back surgery, and haven't had a vaca in over 10 years due to this injury. Finally getting better now.

I should have traveled to Toronto!! Couldn't get the time off from work, but I still want to go and I'm hopeful that I will go soon! I just have serious wanderlust, and Toronto is on my radar at the moment :)

We missed out on my good friends wedding in France this summer :(

Baseball road trip to the northern united states. Minnesota, Milwaukee, Chicago & St. Louis. Maybe next year!

I should have gone to Hershey, PA this summer.

to spend time with my special needs daughter

I would have taken my two daughters to Florida for the beach, DisneyWorld and Universal Studios. As a divorced dad, vacations like that are just out of my reach. financially.

I should have gone to Branson this summer. It's practically in my backyard but I couldn't arrange a long weekend getaway. Maybe I'll get there this fall.

I should have gone to Michigan for my uncle's funeral.

I should have gone to Banff this summer if I had planned correctly. There's always next year.

I did not get to go see family in California this year.

Wanted to spend a few days driving through the Carolinas.but it got too hot too quick!

Hi! I would love to spend anytime with my hubby and family. We've been seperated since December as he's been deployed but will be home soon. I know he needs a vacation and we didn't go on vacation without him. We NEED to go anywhere!!! WE NEED A CHANGE OF SCENERY!!

We used to always go to Red River, New Mexico and we haven't been able to go in several years. I have been going there since I was a little girl with my parents. I lost my Dad on 9/8/2002 to Colon Cancer and would love to go again and remember better times.

This was the year we were definately taking a vacation to Key West, FL. Then the tornadoes hit our house. We still don't have it fixed yet. Maybe the overworked contractor will get back to us soon. Maybe next year......... unless?

We should have gone to the beach with our children and grands. Surgery the first part of June stopped all travel during the time when the grands were out of school. Spending quality family time has always been a priority for us and this summer it just did not happen.

I wish I'd gone back home to Illinois to see my brothers.....it's been 5 years.

I really wanted to visit NewYork this summer to see and hear the sounds of Broadway

Would have loved to take a family vacation this year, but took a business trip instead. Would love to take the kids on a trip to NYC!

Should have made the trip down to Florida to see Foo Fighters play on the beach. Never let life pass you by, it only happens once.

I would have loved to go back to England and see more sights. My daughter got married there and we did not have enough time to do alot of sightseeing. My granddaughter was in the wedding and keeps asking we we are going back!

I would love to go back to England and see more sights. It is beautful there.

Port Aransas, Texas. I need a good soul cleaning and Port A does that for me. I love Port A.

Port Aransas, Texas. I need a good soul cleaning and Port A refreshes my spirit. The view, waves, and peacefulness is refreshing.

Oahu, Hi to see a friend from 23 years ago whom I recently connected with on Facebook who keeps asking me when am I going to come visit. Plus, it's Hawaii and it would be so fun Hanging Out at the North Shore and watching the surfers on those huge waves. I grew up on the Big Island and I'd love to take an Island hopper there too and see some more old friends. I'd love to take my 2 sons with me ages 4 and 8 because they would have a blast. Well there is always next year and I am thinking positive that I will be able to afford to go in 2012. Thanks for the chance to win.

I would love to have gotten back out west to Vancouver. I have a cousin and step-brother I just don't get to see enough of. Hey if I win that could happen !
Cheers

I should of traveled to New Orleans, my friend, lives there , but i kind of ran out of money and had other issues, like no child support, thanks for the chance

We should of gone to Disney Land , was going to take our grand child, but we did go camping, but it was too expensive thanks, @tomboybc

I have been wanting to take the Amtrak Train To Oakland (Starlight Route) and then hop a shuttle over to San Francisco! This is on my bucket list! I hope to be able to do this trip soon! I should have done it already but life gets in the way! I think I'm going to have to call a TIME OUT!!! =]

I didn't get to go to the beach or anywhere fun for that matter or my birthday this summer because we ended up attending our grandfather's funeral instead.

I should of went to Disneyland with my kids this summer but we couldnt afford it!!

I should of went to Disneyland with my kids this summer but we couldnt afford it!!

We should have went to Niagara Falls this summer, time and money just got away from us and we didn't get the chance. I sure hope we can make it happen next year.

We planned to go to Sedona,, AZ to visit my uncle after my grandparents died. I lost my job first week of June (days before by birthday!) so trip was cancelled and my kids had to spend the summer at home reading library books. Totally bummed and really miss seeing any family. If I can get a job soon we will at least be able to visit family closer to home.

I would have liked to have visited the Shenandoah Valley, Gettsyburg, visit lots of historical spots along the way, you can read a book detailing history; however, there is nothing like seeing it in person.

I wanted to go home to Michigan...my Mom is 71, my Dad is 73, grandma is 98, I wanted to take the kids to visit the family....I'm homesick at 40! Or I just miss everyone so much, and the phone calls aren't enough all the time.

i should have gone to the Oregon mountains this summer because as an Oregonian we have some of the best mountain ranges in the country to view and it would have been great to spend time with my sister and girlfriends just getting away from the hustle and bustle of working class life; but alas i don't drive due to disability and they all work funky hours. this would've been a good time to say, hey girls! we're getting out of town no question.

I should of traveled to Hawaii! I so need a vacation! I haven't had any vacation in over 6 years!

My boyfriend and I wanted to visit my family in "upper state-NY" in the summer of 2011, because i haven't seen them since i moved to Alaska 3yrs ago. But due to not being able to come up with the money either because we have had to move on a couple of occasions, or something else seemed to come up that prevented us from saving money to travel. Like getting several repairs done to our only vehicle~(due to old age=1998), that has gone wrong in only the past "year & a half". It would be so nice to put $250.00 towards trying to take a vacation to see my family, i'll hope for the best & see what happens.
p.s. Thanks for running your contest for everyone out there that might need a vacation. @ @
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I should have went to Hawaii to visit my sister who is stationed there in the navy. I should also visit famiy in the UP.I wish I could of gone to the beach too I haven't saw once this year due to work! Due to high gas prices keeping me home to work these trips have not happend. Oye' I need a vacation!!!

Newfoundland. Because it's not Disneyland.

i shouls've taken my Granddaughter Olivia to Walt Disney World but money has been too tight this year! I want her to see Disneyworld,maybe next year!

I should've taken my Granddaughter Olivia to see Disneyworld for the first time. I want her to remember going to Disneyworld with my daughter and I,but money has been scarce this year. Hopefully we can go next year!

I should have traveled to Huntington Beach this summer, it is so beautiful there.

We really wanted to go see the National Parks and natural rock formations in Utah this summer, but other things got in the way. Hope to make the trip soon -- staying at Best Western, of course! :)

The hub and I had purchased a trip to Bonaire for scuba, but my dog got sick. We couldn't get a refund, so he went alone. poor me had to stay home.

I should have traveled to Miami! Ive always wanted to go there, it looks pretty!!!

I wanted to got the Smithsonian to see "The Vermont" the first car to drive across the country.

Key Largo..... I really missed sitting on a dock watching the sun go down there!

We planned on going to NYC for New years last year but we just had too many bills and weren't able to make it. We are working really hard to make it happen this year....We only live once right?

I should have taken advantage of the JetBlue sale from Boston to Chicago. I could have got a RT ticket for $77 w/ taxes & fees incl. I would have loved to explore the city, get off the beaten track and maybe even see a Cubs game. I won't make that mistake again, that's for sure!

I should have went to the yellow stone park

We should have visited my mother-in-law for her 50th birthday, but never made it there.

I should have gone to Hawaii but shouldn't we have all? ;)

Our family had planned on taking a trip to Colorado, we planned and planned for months. Told the kids we would go horseback riding in Estes park and enjoy the beautiful sites of the mountains. A week before we were to leave for the trip before we reserved the rooms at the cabin, my husband's boss called him on a Monday morning and told him not to come in. They were laying him off. This was two years ago, since then my daughter graduated high school and we still haven't taken the trip to Colorado. Just yesterday he got a job. Now I need a vacation!

I've been planning on taking a vacation to Montreal, Canada for about two years now. Each time I've had to cancel because of work-related stuff. And now that summer has come and gone and everyone else is enjoying life while I'm still grinding away at work... I SHOULD HAVE TAKEN THAT VACATION TO MONTREAL! :(

Instead of sending my son with his friends family I should have travelled from NY to Florida to see the NARCH roller hockey tournament which his team won and I missed it.

Me and my boyfriend have been planning to go visit his best friend/wife/their son who was positioned at a military base in Southern California. We keep wanting to go have made plans and cancelled numerous times, but between the cost of gas and hotel it's just too much with just him working and me in school. We could really use this. It'd cover hotel and we could actually get to see the ocean (my first time at 23 too!)

I didn't get to take my beautiful girlfriend to Seattle.

I should have gone to NYC...always wanted to see extremely large apples.

I should have went to West Virginia. I have some family there that I would love to see.

I should have travelled to the east coast with my wife since she is so busy as a travel nurse and finds little time for herself. She truly needed a good relaxing week to unwind. We wanted to rent a travel trailer and just drive to see all the amazing sites Canada has to offer outside of Ontario. Mostly for the east coast lobster. My wife's favorite. I better start planning for next summer.

I should have spent more time in Santa Cruz and Monterey. I only went once to Monterey, and not at all to Santa Cruz. The beach is where I feel "I'm home."

I would have liked to have traveled to see my sister in nothern Florida, now with full-time school and work I struggle to even make the time to call her.

I wish I had taken time to visit my sister and nephew in northern Florida. Now with school and work I can barely find time to even call them.

I would have loved to have traveled anywhere that the Dave Matthews Band Caravan concert tour was....probably upstate NY!!

I should of gone to ONtario to visit my friend, i have a copule there thanks

I wish this past summer, we would had a chance to go to Yosemite area. I heard the falls were flowing due to the unusual rainfall in the area. Must plan to go back next summer.

Should have visited New Orleans! I've only been once, but really love the city. Would love to be able to go again!

My husband and I always take an annual weekend trip to Chicago for either our anniversary or around the holidays. Since he lost his job, we weren't able to afford it this year. Really bummed as it was an annual tradition! So many fun things to do there.

What should i have done this summer my fience and i was supposed to take a motorcycle from mo. To fl. To get married on the beach but due to the fact that he had a heartattack everything got messed up it is his first and only wedding and this is his dream he is doing better this year but he has not been able to work so i don't know if we will have the money to make the trip i really hope we get to go we were high school sweetheart that went our own ways and found each other again after 16 years and feel madly in love with each other

That is understandable that money can make people autonomous. But what to do when one does not have cash? The one way only is to try to get the credit loans and just consolidation loan.