Readers on Vacation

The Editors
The Editors Oct 16, 2012
Readers on Vacation

    Looking for travel inspiration? Take a peek at these images submitted by SmarterTravel readers during our recent summer vacation photo contest. None won the big prize, but all offer a tantalizing glimpse of the adventures readers get up to while on their world travels.

    Reader mhonan submitted this picture of a La Fortuna, Costa Rica, canyoning trip. Rappelling waterfalls seems like a good sign you're on vacation (or that you have an amazing day job).

  • Exploring

    • We love this one by JoelSimpson, who submitted Bisti Badlands Buddies. People say that travel is a growth experience, and judging by those long shadows, we'd say they're right.

  • Diving

    • Vesma25 captured this wonderfully reflected shot of a dive into Lemolo Lake, noting, "Lemolo Lake was an unexpected, yet so beautiful, stop. Snowy mountains in the background, total silence, and wonderful little houses to stay—beautiful Oregon!" We'll say.

  • Playing

    • Reader Nancy Walsh asked of the photo Boys on Folly Beach, "Should they let go of the little brother?" What we want to know is, did they?

  • Screaming

    • Proving it was worth the headgear, planetman captured this moment of "Underwater subs at Stuart Cove's, Naussau, Bahamas, [and the] reaction of my wife and daughter to a fantastic adventure!" We only wish we could see what elicited such a priceless reaction.

  • Floating

    • CharlotteBell sent us Summer Floating, taken in Laguna Beach, California. Looks like it was a great day out on the water!

  • Sightseeing

    • Chicago is a great city for sightseeing, as alist76 proves with the photo My Husband and the Bean. Was deep-dish pizza next on the itinerary? We hope so.

  • Dancing

    • Aprils calls this great pic Ballerina at the Beach. We think the pier makes a great stage.

  • Bouncing

    • We get all nostalgic for this moment and we weren't even there. Photographer mariahsophia called this one Flying Away on a Summer Day.

  • Snorkeling

    • "This photo was taken during a snorkeling session in the Caribbean Sea off the coast of Ocho Rios, Jamaica. The sea cucumber was harmless," wrote Panamajakki. We wish we were there right now.

  • Walking

    • All great vacation days eventually come to a close. We think the photo Headed Home, taken by whirlingdorothy, captures it perfectly.

  • Zooming

    • Now that's what we call family bonding. Reader ginnewt uploaded this photo, noting, "Crossing off an adventure from my Dad's bucket list."

  • Savoring

    • Photographer elgregor said this scene was "my husband enjoying the sunset." Thanks to both of you for sharing the beauty with us!

  • Kayaking

    • Lazy Kayaker is what kbailey calls this photo. We bet this kid is going to be rowing circles around everyone in a couple of years.

  • Jumping For The Sun

    • Squeezing every minute out of vacation, reader eorchard11 sent us this photo called Catching the Last Bit of Sun. You definitely caught it!

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