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Inspired to Travel? Get $250 Closer to Your Dream Vacay

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NOTE: The following giveaway is open to Canadians only.

If you haven’t noticed the influx of travel posts on my blog lately, then you haven’t been paying attention. (Tsk, tsk.) The thing is, the whole point of accepting family trips, taking photos non-stop and then sharing our experiences is to inspire you, my readers, to take your own dream vacation!
11326439_391282444403300_2002966964_nOf course, I realize that sometimes, it’s easier said than done. So, I’m here to help! Courtesy of my friends at TD Canada, here’s your chance to win a $250 Visa Gift Card! Now *I know* you could be totally boring and use it on groceries or a new rug for the family room, but I sincerely hope that you’ll put it towards travel. Go somewhere! Do something! 

To enter, simply fill the form below with your qualifying entries. Good luck!

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  2. Alice Higgs

    I would love to go to Bora Bora. I am so in awe of water so blue and clear. Would love to rent a hut over the water and just jump off the porch to go snorkelling/swimming. Just seems like paradise!

  4. Mona Qaiser

    Turkey! Lots of history, great architecture, rich culture, delicious foods and the spice markets!!!

  7. Thuy Nguyen

    Korea, I have penpal that I correspond with for 14 years now. Would be fantastic to finally go meet him.

  8. Josie Tusa

    I would love to go to Rome, Italy to see where my parents were born and grew up in. I love to see all the sights and experience the food and culture.

  10. Peter Tusa

    My number 1 travel destination is to visit Australia. I have always wanted to go there and see their many beautiful sights and experience their culture up close.

  12. Amie Elliott

    I want to see Hawaii , there is so many things I want to see and do , see Orcas , Disney Land , France , oh can I just say the whole world ? lol :D

  13. Vesper Meikle

    New Zealand – having watched the LOTR films and because I have some friends living there

  16. Doris Calvert

    Australia was always #1 on my list but do to health I know I will never get ther because of the length of the flight

  18. Rachel Enns

    I would love to visit Hawaii. My parents went when I was young but we had to stay home.

  20. Jessie Coffey

    So many places on the wish list, but with a 4 year old boy only one place matters at the moment – Disneyland!

  23. Lynda Cook

    Our #1 is to take a road trip to Tennessee or down to Nova Scotia, but money and work always prevail and I will never make it out of Delhi..lol

  26. Linda B

    My number one travel destination at the moment would be Walt Disney World with my four children! My 10 year old TRIPLETS have yet to experience a plane ride.

  28. Soozle

    I would love to travel to Costa Rica as it looks like such an amazing place full of things to do and explore!

  29. Sharon Olesch

    My number one travel destination is always Disney World. Would put this towards the next trip!

  35. Pearl Saban

    Would love to take a driving holiday with the family to Quebec and drive up the east coast. Have never been there, and we’d love to explore our own country before heading abroad.

  37. Shelley N

    Egypt is the number one location on my bucket list as I love Egyptian history and have been fascinated with it since I was young. Too bad the country has been so unstable in the past few years (not like I had the funds to actually visit). Definitely want to see the pyramids, Sphinx, ride a camel and cruise down the Nile plus I really want to visit the Cairo museum.

  40. Rosanne Robinson

    My grandparents are from a small town in Italy….so touring the country of my heritage is on my bucket list.

  42. lori novak

    My top travel destination is Rome Italy! My kids have had the chance to travel with their high schools but my husband and I need to save up for our own trip! Arrivaderchi!

  43. nicolthepickle

    I would like to go to Scotland to see Castles. I just think it would be a fun thing to do.

  45. Gail Anema

    My #1 place to visit would be Iceland because of its other-world beauty -not a typical destination!

  47. Sabrina Tong

    I want to see the crystal blue waters of the Turks & Caicos. A tropical destination would be much more relaxing than my usual staycation.

  48. Michelle K

    I would like to travel to the Galapagos Islands with my kids because it’s considered one of the world’s foremost destinations for wildlife-viewing

  50. Maria

    New Zealand, I absolutely love scenery of this country, Pictures look amazing and I’m sure it’s even more beautiful up close

  51. Marlene Unruh

    My number 1 travel destination must be Kauai, in Hawaii, just to swim and be on the sandy beaches would be awesome.

  53. Jolan Holmes

    I would love to travel to Australia, so many beautiful places to see and we haven’t been yet

  55. Silvia D

    I would love to go to the south Pacific Islands. French Polynesia especially.So tropical and peaceful looking.Would love to vacation in one of those huts that jut out over the waters.

  56. Andrea

    I would love to go to Portugal because I have so much family there and would love to visit again.

  57. Amy Stackhouse

    My bucket list starts with Greece, especially Santorini. There is something about the blue-topped white building that speaks to me! I’d also love to visit Hawaii, Australia, Italy, Spain, France, Jamaica… I think I actually want to visit everywhere! If I won, I’d use my gift card towards a getaway for my upcoming milestone birthday in November!

  58. Erin Wilson

    I really want to see Iceland. Mainly for the natural beauty, Northern Lights and beautiful people!

  59. tanyab79

    Scotland because it looks really nice and would love to see where my grandmothers family was from.

  61. Dee Schwark

    Mine would be either Scotland or Ireland…but because my daughter has moved 3 provinces away I would have to say it’s now B.C. :)

  62. Jeannie Lam

    I would love to travel to Ireland because I want to experience the culture and the landscape!

  63. christine nunes

    I would have to say Disneyland! I want to experience a lot of fun and be like a kid again!

  65. Wendy Hutton

    I have always wanted to go to Scotland to see all the castles as my grandparents came from there and would love to see where they grew up at

  66. Jackie M

    I want to visit Machu Picchu in Peru! I love visiting ruins and old cities and learning about the history that happened. This is one of the top ones – hard to choose a #1.

  68. Clair P

    right now it would have to be Australia, seen so many beautiful pics and really hope to make it there one day

  70. Sharron Johnston

    My #1 bucket list travel destination is Rome, Italy because of the rich culture and romantic setting.

  73. kristen visser

    #1 on my list is to go to Greece! My hubby has always wanted to go and from what I have seen and heard it is absolutely beautiful and there is so much history there

  74. Krista M

    The Brazilian Rain Forest. Have loved it from afar since I was a child. It would be an unforgettable experience.

  77. Debbie F

    Number 1 on my bucket list is England (then Scotland)to explore my family roots. My grandma and grandfather came from there on my dads side.

  79. Jodi Mitrovic

    I want to make it to Walt Disney World with my little guy. My Father took my brothers and I there when we were growing up and it is such an enjoyable memory for me ????

  82. Joan G.

    I want to make another trip to Hawaii – been there and it’s the most beautiful place I’ve ever seen.

  83. stacey dempsey

    I have always had a desire to go to Fiji. I know there are alot of beautiful places in the world with beautiful beaches but it just seems to be the crown jewel of peaceful , gorgeous places

  84. Jenna D

    It’s always been Italy – and we got to go there for our honeymoon, though I’m already dying to go back! I’d also love to see the UK and France

  85. 409cope

    I want to go to Australia as I have always wanted to see the kangaroos and koalas in the own habitat.

  86. Francine F

    A road trip to the East Coast – because I’ve never been – we did Western road trips when I was a kid, but we never did one out east. I’d like to be able to say I’ve been coast-to-coast!

    • Dianne

      The reason is because I would love to see the smiles on their faces as they enjoyed the rides and attractions.

  91. Christel

    There are lots of places I’d like to go. But at this time my next destination is to explore the different waterfalls in the Niagara region. We are going next month so the gift card would be very handy!

  96. Amber Y

    My number one destination is Holland. It’s a beautiful place and it’s where my boyfriend’s grandfather is from so I know he’d really enjoy the trip.

  97. ginette4

    My travel bucket list is Germany, Holland and France..would love to go where our family roots originated

  101. Jared S Denison

    I want to go to Australia. I have a fear of heights, which makes it hard for me to fly. I am working through this fear, and have a goal destination of Australia. I have a friend that I have chatted with since the late 90’s, but we have never met in person. I want to fly to Australia, and meet him and hang out in his movie themed bar, and explore their beautiful country.

  102. maria

    Miami. Purchased a ticket to go but had to cancel as a relative was ill so would like to fullfill this wish.

  106. Terri Baker

    The Great Bear Rainforest in British Columbia. I would love to explore the beauty and if I am lucky, I can see a spirit bear

  110. Theresa Black

    I would love to go Bora Bora. I had watched a show when I was a kid about Bora Bora have wanted to ever since.

  111. Angelehm

    I have so many places and people I would love to see but top of the bucket list is Halifax Nova Scotia. That is the only part of Canada I have never traveled to.I have family I would love to see again, its been too long. Nova Scotia is gorgeous go see for yourself

  119. Louanne Baelde

    I would love to go to Banff, Alberta because I hear the scenic views of the mountains, lakes and wildlife are amazing!

  120. loriag

    Ireland is my #1 Bucket list destination. I love the history, the culture and would just die to go there.

  122. Mark V

    Instanbul is my number destination on my bucket list. It just looks so exotic yet safer then most other similiar places.

  124. Angela Massis

    I would love to travel to Greece. My husband is Greek and has never been and I would love to visit and experience all the beauty of the islands and delicious foods!

  125. Carol Denny

    We went to Cuba with my family. There was 23 of us.7 were kids. We would all like to go back.

  128. Donnas

    It’s a toss up between Hawaii and Australia, Hawaii because I know a lot of people who have been there and just loved it, and Australia just because it’s so large and beautiful.

  131. Crystal Porter

    It’s hard to pick a number 1 location because there are so many places I would like to go. I would like to visit Iceland, Italy… especially athens, venice and old rome… I would love to visit Peru and India… I’m just scratching the surface. Hubby wants to go down south and drink in a pool. I think its a great idea and would be relaxing but I’m super interested in Culture and History too. Maybe we’ll find a place that merges both of those desires for us.

  133. Dilara

    Europe is #1 on my travel bucket list. I grew up in Italy and haven’t been back to Europe in 20 years. My husband and I always talked about taking a trip to Europe when we started dating and this fall we’re finally making that dream come true! We’re going for 3 weeks!!

  134. Zvi Vaxman

    Great wall of China because I seen it on so many movies but I want to walk it in real life

  135. Belinda McNabb

    On my bucket list is Venice, Italy. I want to experience the culture, the food and have always wanted to ride on a gondola

  136. YASMIN HALL

    Italy has always been on my bucket list as my mother used to tell me how romantic it was and how it was her favorite place to visit!

  145. Natalie Waldorf

    Scotland/Wales/Ireland- does that count as 1 destination? Would love to see where my grandparents and great-grandparents grew up/were born!!

  146. Ira

    I’m dreaming of Disney cruise. Anything Disney is at the top of my list, but I’m scared to make expensive or time wasting mistakes in planning a park visit. Cruise on the other hand is mostly pre-planned and my anxiety is much easier to digest.

  147. Amy T

    My number one travel destination is DISNEY! I want to take my girls to the bibbity bobbity boutique- and well…. quite honestly I just want to go- kids are just a great excuse to go :p

  149. Mandy

    I want to go to Belgium. When I went to the UK, I found I liked the Fruli (Belgium) beer, the Belgium chocolates, and Belgium waffles. It was like the universe telling me to go to Belgium.

  151. Jennifer Poirier

    I would love to travel to France to check out my ancestors roots. I would love to immerse myself in the culture there and learn to speak better french.

  153. lori b

    there are so many places, but going back east right now is my main one, I want my husband to meet my relatives, they are getting up there in age.

  154. KC

    #1 destination on my bucket list is Barcelona, Spain. Amazing culture and architecture and the most beautiful language and people are what attracts me.

  159. Meg A

    I grew up listening to An American in Paris in the Philippines. I’ve had a fascination with the French language and cuisine, so I’d like to visit Paris and the Benelux. I also want to visit Japan enroute to the Philippines as I also grew up with the Japanese anime culture that has spread across the globe. I’ve met many Japanese students visiting Toronto and became friends with them via the events that I took them to, such as TIFF. I enjoy their food and make Japanese meals at home which I’ve tweeted and posted online. I also follow Japanese channels on YouTube to learn more about the country and culture in preparation for my trip. I also became a member of the JCCC and volunteered first with the Japan Foundation as an expression of my interest and support of their country and culture.

  162. Tricia Cooper

    I would love to visit Hawaii – it’s been a dream destination of mine for a long time! So much history and beauty and all the different islands!

  164. Gillian Morgan

    I would love to live in Europe for a year traveling from country to county(skipping France).

  165. Maria McLachlan

    Lots of places I want to go but my dream is to go to Disney with the kids. I’ve never been and always wanted to go myself, though nothing would make me happier then experiencing it with them and my husband of course.

  167. Dana Miller

    The #1 destination on our travel bucket list is Disneyland. My daughter has been asking for years now. I would love to make this dream come true for her.

  168. Brandee H

    Morocco has been on my bucket list since my first trip to Epcot Centre when I was young. But lately I am seriously craving relaxation. I would love a few weeks of lazing around in a luxury resort in the Maldives or Turks and Caicos.

  172. Ei Leen

    The Maldives…my friend was there for her honeymoon & the pictures were spectacular! I can’t wait to experience it for myself.

  175. Nancy T

    I have 2 places I would love to visit – England to meet/see all my relatives (my mom is from England) and Egypt because of the richness of the history (and because my hubby’s family is from Alexandria Egypt).

  177. Glogirl

    I would love to travel to Hawaii as I love the warm weather! It would make for a perfect trip in the middle of winter.

  180. Margo b

    I would love to take my 9 yr old to Disney World ,he’s never been there and I think he would LOVE it. Thanks for the chance to win :)

  183. Danielle D

    The #1 place on my list right now is Berlin because I really want to experience the art and culture of the city and its artists!

  186. Nicole Jubleew

    The Isle of Sky in Scotland is on my bucket list. I really wanted to explore it but the one chance I had to visit it was rainy and foggy so we didn’t get to see anything.

  187. Tammy Dalley

    Mine is Disney world My boys want to go and I’ve been wanting to go since I was a little girl! Its so magical

  190. elaing8

    Australia. Every since I was a kid I’ve always wanted to go there. So hopefully some day I will.

  193. Tara U

    My top bucket list destination is Lego Land Florida or Lego Land California, because it’s something I want to do with my son and husband before we all get too old to really enjoy it.

  195. Elizabeth Vlug

    On the top of our bucket list is San Francisco. And it might just happen sooner than I think. Have always wanted to go for the history and of course the food.

  196. Treen Goodwin

    Hawaii is my dream vacation spot , love the sunny and hot temps and the amazing beach , and so much to explore :)

  197. Holly

    My #1 destination is Ireland. I’ve been there, but I was only 10, so I wasn’t old enough to really appreciate it. I’d love to go back.

  198. Sandy Moar

    I don’t travel. I never have gone anywhere really. Not because I don’t want to but something has always prevented me from going. I would love to go to Europe. I would love to see Germany.

  199. Suzi

    Manchester because I’d like to take my mother in law to tour Granada Studios (home of Coronation Street!)

  203. angela marriot

    I want to travel to Scotland because I have been to Ireland and LOVED it next is Scotland.. I love the landscape and castles.

  207. Carole Dube

    I would love to go to Niagara Fall, my husband doesn’t and my friend don’t feel the same way I do. Then it occur to me that just about every time I fly to NB to see my mom, I stop in Toronto to transfer flight. I may just make an excursion to Niagara fall before I board my transfer.

  208. kathy downey

    My #1 destination on my travel bucket list is Regina because my daughter lives there and I would love to go see her new home

  209. Maritess S

    I would visit Japan. I think it is a place to see the past, present and maybe a glimpse of the future. I would like to experience a totally different culture and taste authentic Japanese food.

  210. Jenn Erin

    I’ve always wanted to go to Dubai. I’ve seen so many beautiful pictures, and would LOVE to actually visit there.

  211. Ellie S.

    The Gili Islands… The most amazing beaches with no motorized vehicles! Peaceful, warm and beautiful!

  212. mousecat

    My #1 place that I really want to go is Antarctica – why? Not sure, but I’ve ALWAYS wanted to go there and check out the emperor penguins!

  213. DianeG

    The #1 destination on my travel bucket list is Bali. I remember seeing pictures of the island when I was a young girl living in the frozen north and deciding that one day I would see the sights in person.

  214. Lindsay O'Hare

    I’d have to say Iceland is #1 on my bucket list right now. (It was Greece, but I got to go there 6 years ago). I want to go to Iceland because the landscapes are so stunning and because it looks unlike anywhere I’ve ever been before.

  215. Caroline B

    It is hard to choose one but I would say a safari in Africa. I would love to see all the beautiful and majestic animals in their natural environment.

  216. Erin McSweeney

    Hawaii … I have dreamed of seeing the islands, being by the ocean…and oh having some fresh pineapple

  222. Branka Stefanovic

    I would love to visit Pamukkale, Turkey. Check it out, it looks like cotton balls from carbonate minerals left by the flowing water.

  223. beth young

    Id love to travel to Costa Rica or Bangkok. I love food and the outdoors and these two countries seem very intruguing

  225. lynne m

    You can totally not leave the country and have a great time – we are going to Vancouver soon!

  229. Tara Gauthier

    So many places, Disneyland with the kids for sure, Hawaii would be awesome and my husband has always wanted to go to Paris!

  230. Rick F

    I went to the Maritimes as a child and would like to go back now to experience the food and culture even better this time.

  232. Michelle Policelli

    Bora Bora is the #1 destination on my travel bucket list because i remember seeing photos of Bora Bora a couple years that made me want to go there someday!