Here in the US we've started Spring Break week. The kids get a week off from school, some use it as a time for family vacation, and some use it simply as a time to regroup and get things done. Here at SSYC, we're going to celebrate with a week's worth of contests!
Today, you have the chance to win a skein of your choice of Smooshy with Cashmere from Dream in Color (shown above in Morning Glory and below in Flower Drum Song). We just received a restock and new colors (like the whole Hamilton Color Collection) in this super soft cashmere blend, and all you have to do is answer the question below for your chance to win.
Where would you like to go for a week's vacation (if cost were no impediment)? Are your kids old enough that Disney is now an option? Or are you the type that wants to sit in a café in Paris and enjoy a pastry with your love? Perhaps you'd like a week alone to relax and be by yourself? Tell us all about it before noon EST on Saturday, April 8 and I'll randomly choose one person to win a skein of your choice.
I really want to take my kids somewhere beachy with family activities. But the idea of flying with two little boys or driving 20 hours gives me pause every time I start planning. I mean, I love my kids but put them together in the backseat for more than two hours and they will be arguing over the same Legos and complaining enough about having to go to the restroom again that I might turn back. We did go from Indiana to Maryland Sheep and Wool last year, and they did fine, so perhaps I should seriously consider a longer trip?
My dream vacation would be a quiet mountain cabin with a deck overlooking the mountains. I would love a week alone with my knitting and a couple of good books!!
Posted by: Stephanie | April 04, 2017 at 11:15 AM
Scotland, castles, whiskey and yarn!!
Posted by: Anne Smith | April 04, 2017 at 11:16 AM
New Zealand!! I'd love to do a walking tour of the Lord of the Rings and stay in a hobbit hole!!
Posted by: Maureen Sepkowski | April 04, 2017 at 11:20 AM
Bar Harbor, ME! I would go back in a heartbeat for some lobster and some time on the water.
Posted by: Diana | April 04, 2017 at 11:20 AM
I would love 2 weeks in Scotland riding all the trains.
Posted by: Norma | April 04, 2017 at 11:21 AM
I would go to Maine coast. Beautiful scenery. Enjoy lobster ad lighthouses. Visit yarn shops and take advantage of lots of knitting time
Posted by: Jackie | April 04, 2017 at 11:22 AM
A week on the beach any where warm with my daughter Jodie, son, his wife and our 2 Grandbabies.
We could make s'mores and knit
Posted by: Chris | April 04, 2017 at 11:23 AM
Disney was a magical place for me and my parents growing up. They have both been gone a very long time now, or I'm sure my two girls would have been there by now. Even though they are both in their 20's, I'd still love to share that magic with them...If money was no object.
Posted by: Kathy | April 04, 2017 at 11:28 AM
I would fly out to California to visit my sister and visit the Bay Area. Lots of hiking!
Posted by: Elizabeth | April 04, 2017 at 11:29 AM
I would love to float the Colorado River thru the Grand Canyon.
It is one of the most beautiful places in the USA!
Posted by: Judy Wagner | April 04, 2017 at 11:32 AM
I want to do all of Italy, so a week is not near long enough ;)
Posted by: Audra Daughtry | April 04, 2017 at 11:32 AM
My kids are getting old enough that we've been talking about doing a memorable trip - maybe Europe.
But I've never been to Australia and would love to go there and New Zealand. With cost and time being no option, how wonderful would that be!?!
Posted by: Cathy | April 04, 2017 at 11:32 AM
Well, I got one dream vacation last year. I think, if I had a week, I'd spend it in the Seattle/Vancouver area. Think of the yarn shopping! And high tea and gardens.
Posted by: Amanda Swanson | April 04, 2017 at 11:33 AM
Greek Isles
Posted by: Kim Benedict | April 04, 2017 at 11:34 AM
Hands down-Scotland. I have no children,but does getting away from usual routine to see something new count? Would really like to spend about a month in the British Isles and visit all their amazing yarn shops and come back with a loaded suitcase!
Posted by: Linda Scarborough | April 04, 2017 at 11:35 AM
A private island in the sun, with a personal chef!
Posted by: Linda Byrn | April 04, 2017 at 11:38 AM
The beach, for "shore!" (Ha!) I love the heat, the sand, the smell, and the sound!
Posted by: Brooke | April 04, 2017 at 11:39 AM
I would love to go to Iceland. It has such interesting geology - both volcanoes and glaciers!
Posted by: Erin | April 04, 2017 at 11:39 AM
So many wonderful ideas in the comments, I want to win the lottery now :)
If cost was no option, then I would take a hit of three young kids on a loooooong flight and go to France. I'd love to take them to Paris and Versailles and then a little beach time on the French Riviera. If you asked my kids tho ... Disney or Disney cruise.
Posted by: Jenna | April 04, 2017 at 11:41 AM
I would love to take my family to the Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas.
Posted by: Angela Fisher | April 04, 2017 at 11:41 AM
If cost was no matter I would love to tour Europe
Posted by: Brenna Delosier | April 04, 2017 at 11:43 AM
I would choose to go to Italy and see where my mom was born and her relatives that she writes to...
Posted by: Natalie | April 04, 2017 at 11:44 AM
I'd like to go back to Norway. I just found out that I am 51% Norwegian, so I would take my daughter, daughter-in-law and 2 grand-daughters there with me and we would explore that part of our lives.
Posted by: Patty McDonald | April 04, 2017 at 11:52 AM
Off to Vienna, Austria, to sit in a cafe to sip coffee and eat a chocolate pastry.
Posted by: Joyce Correia | April 04, 2017 at 11:55 AM
I would immediately hop a plane for Calgary Alberta to welcome our new grandson. 💓😍
Posted by: Anne MacDonald | April 04, 2017 at 12:00 PM
A beach somewhere hot. I need sun and I need it now!
Posted by: Annette | April 04, 2017 at 12:03 PM
I have always wanted to go to Ireland! It's on my bucket list to visit a real castle.
Posted by: Sandra Sprouse | April 04, 2017 at 12:05 PM
Disneyland!
Posted by: Brianna | April 04, 2017 at 12:09 PM
I think I would do a month long trip to Europe. Or spend a month "living" in New York City, to get the full experience.
Posted by: Tori | April 04, 2017 at 12:09 PM
New Zealand!!!! Been there before and it is fabulous and along the way I would love to visit any pacific islands that I could, Tahiti, Fiji, Tonga, Samoa, Cook Islands, and of course Hawaii.
On the flip side I would choose cool knitting places in Europe.
Posted by: Sandra | April 04, 2017 at 12:16 PM
Would love to take an extended tour throughout Italy. Seeing all the fabulous sites and tasting REAL Italian cooking.
Posted by: Rosemarie | April 04, 2017 at 12:17 PM
I would go to the Mediterranean. But I would want a local tour guide that could immerse me in the local culture
Posted by: Kathy | April 04, 2017 at 12:18 PM
Funny you should ask, we are newly retired, and pondering that question (well, except the part about unlimited $). So, in my dreams, I'd go on a luxury European Riverboat Cruise. In reality ... may have to pare the budget a bit.
Posted by: Sue | April 04, 2017 at 12:18 PM
I would go to Italy.
Posted by: Elaine Boston | April 04, 2017 at 12:24 PM
I'd go to England and tour all the historic sites associated with Arthurian legend. Glastonbury Tor, Avebury stone circle, the works!
Posted by: Linda L in Wisconsin | April 04, 2017 at 12:26 PM
I would love to go to Ireland (with maybe a stop at Hedgehog Fibres)!
Posted by: Annette Poole | April 04, 2017 at 12:27 PM
Prince Edward Island...I've wanted to visit since I first read Anne of Green Gables
Posted by: Lara | April 04, 2017 at 12:34 PM
I would love a week to myself at home. To craft, read, eat sushi, and refresh for the family.
Posted by: Julie V | April 04, 2017 at 12:36 PM
I would love to go to Ireland. Beautiful scenery and some great yarn!
Posted by: Laure Trimmer | April 04, 2017 at 12:36 PM
I'd love to go to Morocco! Warm sun, beautiful art, delicious food. And I'd want to bring home a whole suitcase full of painted tiles :-).
Posted by: Kara | April 04, 2017 at 12:37 PM
An Alaskan cruise with a Trans-continental train trip through Canada to get back home.
Posted by: JackieLemon | April 04, 2017 at 12:40 PM
I'm fortunate to live in the dream destination of many people..Alaska! So I want to go any place warm lol. More specifically, Kauai. I've been to Oahu a couple of times but I'd like to see why Kauai is called the garden island. And if money were no object, then on to Australia and New Zealand!
Posted by: Wendy Chase | April 04, 2017 at 12:40 PM
I want to go to Iceland. It's like walking on the floor of ocean that has been pushed up to the surface...it new-born Earth with hot tubs everywhere! Speaking of hot tubs, I also want to go to Japan and bath with the Snow Monkeys!
Posted by: shoshana silberstein | April 04, 2017 at 12:45 PM
Hmm, difficult. I think I'd go to Yellowstone National Park. I'd like to go to a lot of them; that's why it's difficult.
Thanks for the contest! The yarns we can win are beautiful!
Posted by: Jan | April 04, 2017 at 12:47 PM
Since it's just one week I will say Scotland. I dream of going to the United Kingdom and Ireland, but I think I would need months for everything I'd like to do.
Posted by: Staci | April 04, 2017 at 12:47 PM
Ireland! Daughter lived there and keeps telling us how wonderful it was and we must visit!
Posted by: Cheryl | April 04, 2017 at 12:49 PM
South Korea and New Zealand.I love historical Korean dramas and would like to visit the beautiful places where these stories were filmed. And New Zealand is Middle Earth.
Posted by: Veli | April 04, 2017 at 12:49 PM
The Maldives - before they disappear!
Posted by: Lisa Sauer | April 04, 2017 at 12:51 PM
I'd love to tour Italy. My second choice would be Scotland, Ireland and the English countryside.
Posted by: Beverly | April 04, 2017 at 01:02 PM
I would like for the whole family to have an extended visit to my daughter in North Carolina and be able to explore the countryside and maybe we all could take a class at the craft school there cause there is something for everyone.
Posted by: RuthAnn Cromwell | April 04, 2017 at 01:04 PM
I would like to go to China to visit my best friend, what would be ideal would be a week by myself to minister to her (she's pregnant) and then a week with my family joining me to tour the country and maybe do Disney too. The scariest part? last winter flights to China were cheaper than flights to Texas from Seattle!
Posted by: erica | April 04, 2017 at 01:06 PM
I would love to see the West - the national parks, Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon, etc. Or Maine for a week, or Cape Cod.
Or England where I was born, or Rome and Italy. Any of the above would be fabulous!
Posted by: Di | April 04, 2017 at 01:09 PM
NYC! LOVE it there. Hit yarn shops the go rent a cabin at one of the FingerLakes and take my spinning wheel and spin by the Lake... Perfection~!
Posted by: yolanda v | April 04, 2017 at 01:10 PM
I would like to go to the south of France...visit Provence, see where Cezanne and Van Gogh painted, stroll through the markets, and consume lots of yummy food and wine.
Posted by: Anne | April 04, 2017 at 01:10 PM
Australia
Posted by: Bernadette | April 04, 2017 at 01:18 PM
Cost no object? Scotland. I'd love for the kids to meet their Scottish relatives and explore their ancestral home.
Posted by: Larissa | April 04, 2017 at 01:20 PM
I'd love to take my kids to the ocean, Mexico? hawaii? Somewhere warm and beachy! In a few years my answer will change to Disney world. But for now, a beach with hiking 😎
Posted by: Megan Cooper | April 04, 2017 at 01:20 PM
French Polynesia. Bora Bora, Fiji, Tahiti, Bali.
Posted by: Georgene Thompson | April 04, 2017 at 01:22 PM
By myself in a cottage by the sea.
Posted by: Ann | April 04, 2017 at 01:23 PM
Back to France!
Posted by: Joani Feiner | April 04, 2017 at 01:28 PM
Back to Southern Spain, where I studied for a semester in college. Sigh. I miss it.
Posted by: Lily | April 04, 2017 at 01:51 PM
If money was no object, I would love to rent one of those overwater bungalows in Tahiti.
Posted by: Vicki R. | April 04, 2017 at 01:56 PM
Hawaii. Laying around on a beach, checking out some waterfalls,etc.
Posted by: Brandy Schmidt | April 04, 2017 at 02:02 PM
My answer is likely to change from day to day, but today, I'd love to spend a week on the beach!
Posted by: Andrea Sandahl | April 04, 2017 at 02:03 PM
Aruba, with my husband, just to sit by the pool and do nothing and knit and do nothing and knit.....
Posted by: Van | April 04, 2017 at 02:03 PM
If price were no issue - Europe - a grand tour - at least 3 months. Swoon.
Posted by: Marilee Peterson | April 04, 2017 at 02:07 PM
I would love to go on a Mediterranean cruise.
Posted by: Denise | April 04, 2017 at 02:19 PM
So hard to choose! I'd really like to go to Italy though.
Posted by: Lindsey Rivir | April 04, 2017 at 02:22 PM
So many places, but I've always wanted to go to Scandinavia.
Posted by: Alison | April 04, 2017 at 02:23 PM
Scotland, specifically Dunvegan Castle, Isle of Skye. (Hey, my maiden name is McClure ...)
Posted by: Ann | April 04, 2017 at 02:27 PM
New Zealand - for outdoor adventure. Pictures of New Zealand are georeous - as is the yarn pictured of Smooshy with cashmere Dream in Clor shown today!
Posted by: Paula | April 04, 2017 at 02:35 PM
I'd love to visit a beach I've never been to. Love and miss the ocean and could never complain about soaking up the rays with the sound of the beach anywhere!
Posted by: AMY | April 04, 2017 at 02:44 PM
My dream vacation would be renting a cottage on the Georgian Bay or a trip to Italy.
Posted by: Elaine | April 04, 2017 at 02:50 PM
I would love to see more of Europe. The architecture and the sense of history is just amazing.
Posted by: Christine Milway | April 04, 2017 at 03:18 PM
if cost wasnt an issue I would like to go with my mom to Italy. she went there when she was young and to me it sounds and looks like a beautiful place.
Posted by: Yvonne | April 04, 2017 at 03:24 PM
I would take a family trip that started with a week at Universal Harry Potter World and Disney in Florida and wrapped up its a week or two in the glass bottomed huts over the water in Bora Bora (or like).
Posted by: Lena | April 04, 2017 at 03:25 PM
Ireland. I've always wanted to visit the country my Grandma Kay came from.
Posted by: Kathleen | April 04, 2017 at 03:29 PM
I would love to go to Australia.
Posted by: Barb | April 04, 2017 at 03:33 PM
An extended time in New Zealand and Australia in a camper van and bikes to fully explore the country
Posted by: Marianna | April 04, 2017 at 03:48 PM
Either Boston or New York City to touch base with some old friends.
Posted by: Judy | April 04, 2017 at 03:49 PM
Back to Ireland and get more yarn
Posted by: Chris | April 04, 2017 at 03:59 PM
Patagonia because it sounds exotic.
Posted by: Liz k | April 04, 2017 at 04:02 PM
I would love to go to England with my husband. We both have family roots there, it would be so fun to see if we could find anyone still there.
Posted by: Gale | April 04, 2017 at 04:07 PM
The highlands of Scotland! It's my dream. One day, one day...
Posted by: Amy C | April 04, 2017 at 04:09 PM
I would love to go to Iceland with my husband. Neither of us has ever been, and it seems really exotic. Besides, they sell wool in supermarkets there!!
Posted by: Amanda | April 04, 2017 at 04:21 PM
There are so many places. I'd love to go to the UK. In the U.S., I'd love to go to Acadia National Park in Maine. I think my #1 pick would be Iceland to see the Northern Lights.
Posted by: Bonnie | April 04, 2017 at 04:26 PM
Honestly, I'd want a month-long European "adventure" to find my family roots. When my family came to the US, they came from all sorts of places. Some are in Poland, others in Luxembourg, more from Scotland, Ireland, Sweden, England, Germany, Belgium....but I would need a month. So, I'd probably start with Ireland, Scotland, and England.
Posted by: Renee Anne | April 04, 2017 at 04:32 PM
My first thought was Greece - no reason just always wanted to go there.
Then I thought Italy. But we have so much beauty in this country (USA) that I wouldn't mind going out to the west coast and see more national parks and traveling on the pacific coast highway again. We did it 5 years ago, but there is so much more to see.
Posted by: Donna | April 04, 2017 at 04:42 PM
If money were no object, I would like to visit Scandinavia again, maybe as part of a knitting cruise or tour.
Posted by: Nancy | April 04, 2017 at 04:47 PM
My fiance and I have both always wanted to go to Alaska. I'm sure the weather wouldn't be great at this time of year, but I'd go there for spring break anyway!
Posted by: Cindy | April 04, 2017 at 04:50 PM
The UK, especially the Lakes Region, Wales, and London -- in the summer!
Posted by: Lynne | April 04, 2017 at 05:01 PM
I want to go to Germany. My grandmother grew up there, and since she passed away, I want to go to reconnect with her past. You can learn so much about a person by seeing where they grew up; the winding streets, the old buildings, and the mountains that bisect the country in a way that was overcome with airplanes (only to be cut again by the Iron Curtain.) I also want to see the historical architecture and the art.
Posted by: Amanda | April 04, 2017 at 05:05 PM
New Zealand! It seems like the furthest place, and as others have pointed out, sheep!
Posted by: Liz Awsumb | April 04, 2017 at 05:08 PM
England - I'd see as many places as I could...from London to the small villages. I've always wanted to go.
And since cost isn't an issue? First class :-D
Posted by: Mallory | April 04, 2017 at 05:13 PM
Sanibel Island Florida is lovely.
Posted by: Stacy | April 04, 2017 at 05:18 PM
My favorite vacation is Hawaii. The wonderful weather and the laid back place gives you time to pause and enjoy my knitting!
Posted by: Sharon | April 04, 2017 at 05:29 PM
Australia nd New Zealand for me, but what a long flight!!
Posted by: Wanda | April 04, 2017 at 05:49 PM
I would like to go on a knitting cruise to Iceland and Greenland or maybe Ireland and Great Britain or a knitting retreat in the Pacific Northwest. It would be relaxing and very fun to be around like minded travelers.
Posted by: Beth | April 04, 2017 at 05:56 PM
Paris! I've always wanted to go and it's still at the top of my list. 😄
Posted by: Annette | April 04, 2017 at 06:02 PM
I might be sorry once I got there, since I think they still have snow on the ground, but I would love to spend time on the coast of Maine, maybe even on an island. The rocky beaches and beautiful pine trees are so restful to me and the times I have visited Maine have really recharged me in many ways. I guess I should invite my family to come along!
Posted by: KimW | April 04, 2017 at 06:03 PM