The official first day of Summer is still more than 2 weeks away, but we’ve already had some 90 degree days here in Southern Indiana. To celebrate the sun and fun of Summer, we are holding a big Summer Gadget Giveaway! One person will win 11 prizes that are perfect for outdoor fun and indoor fun too. Everyone has the same chance of winning and entering is easy. So click through to submit your entry for a chance to win this great prize pack!
Prizes:
1 winner will win a prize pack consisting of 1 of each of the products below:
BRAVEN: BRV-1
Small, water-resistant Bluetooth speaker blasts your jams with backup battery bank for your phone
- BRAVEN gives outdoor enthusiasts 12 hours of music for any outdoor adventure, no matter how wet and wild
- Water-resistant (IPX5) speaker is also shock absorbent, ultra-lightweight and compact
- Palm-sized speaker delivers high fidelity sound with 6w of power and speakerphone function for hands-free calls
- Battery power bank (1400mAh) means you can charge your phone from anywhere
- Comes in Lava (black with orange) or Glacier (gray with a blue grill)
Available at: www.braven.com
Price: $179.99
Kenu: Highline for iPhone 5/5S
Clever case and leash system provides safety and security while capturing life’s adventures
- Leash solution keeps iPhone safe from accidental drops, absent-mindedness and even deters theft
- Ideal for taking photos and videos while on a chairlift, whale watching, zip lining or entertaining your child
- UV coated, crystal clear snap-on case made of tough polycarbonate and protective rim for maximum protection against drops, scratches and scuffs
- Proprietary Lightning Lock™ system plugs safely into iPhone’s lightning port, while locking to a tiny notch in the case to create a simple, yet secure connection
- Braided, Kevlar reinforced elastic coil leash goes from pocket to fully extended in moments
- Abrasion-resistant Kevlar extends into a loop featuring a tough, thin design to easily wrap around zippers, belt loops, stroller straps, purse-handles, d-rings, carbineers and more
Available at: Kenu.com
Price: $34.95
Rapoo: A3060 Bluetooth Mini Speaker
Cylindrical, portable speaker delivers big sound while on the go
- Fits easily into any purse, backpack, carry-on or pocket to play favorite tunes anytime, anywhere
- Features Bluetooth 4.0 for easy streaming from any smartphone or tablet
- Intelligent Voice Prompt provides audio status updates including when speaker is pairing to device, battery life and volume changes
- Integrated controls on the top allow users to control volume, pause/play music and go to next/previous track
- Built-in microphone allows for hands-free calling
- Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
- Available in six metallic shades – silver, green, orange, yellow, blue and black
Available at: Rapoo.com
Price: $49.99
booq: Viper hardcase
Tough and lightweight hard case intelligently molded to offer additional space, protecting your tablet or laptop and basic accessories in any environment
- 1680 denier ballistic water-repelling nylon exterior provides superior protection from abrasive surfaces and elements
- Padded interior outfitted with non-scratch neoprene and nylon twill to keep your laptop snug
- Handle-less design slips easily into your favorite bag
- Premium construction rounded with YKK zipper to tightly seal case without coming in contact with laptop
- Available in three sizes perfectly fitted for a plethora of devices: 7” (7 and 8-inch tablets), 11” (Macbook Air and Chromebook) , 13” (Macbook Air and Chromebook Pixel)
Available at: BooqBags.com
Price: Viper hardcase 7” ($40), Viper hardcase 11” ($45), Viper hardcase 13” ($45)
Blackfire: Clamplight
Innovative and versatile LED flashlight lights up every situation by clamping to virtually anywhere, making chores easier and play better
- Quality grade CREE LED’s provide 100,000 hours of bulb life and up to 100 lumens
- Resilient spring clamps securely to shelves, doors, pipes, branches and a plethora of other objects, keeping both hands free and flashlight out of the way
- Two axis swivel head pivots and directs light where you need it
- Nonskid feet lock open and convert into a stand when there’s nothing to clamp to
- Braced with high impact ABSplastic with non-slip TPR for a comfortable yet rugged look and feel
- Maximum portability allows you to fit in a belt, pocket, or anywhere else
Available at: Blackfire-usa.com
Price: Clamplight MRSP $27.99 / Clamplight Junior MSRP $18.99
Urban Armor Gear: Apple iPhone 4/4S, iPhone 5/5S, iPhone 5C
Hard armor shell, soft impact resistant core and unique rigid structure combine to deliver a light-weight case packed with heavy-duty protection
- Feather-lite armor shell and impact resistant soft core composite construction
- Meets military drop test standards (MIL STS 810G 516.6)
- HD screen protector guards against scratches
- Easy access to buttons and ports
- Glare-free flash photos and uncompromised audio
- Scratch resistant skid pads
- Available in Aero (Navy), Aviator (Green), Maverick (Clear), Navigator (White), Outland (Orange), Scout (Black) and Valkyrie (Pink)
Available at: urbanarmorgear.com/collections/all
Price: $34.95
PureGear: DualTekXT Extreme Terrain for iPhone 5S/5
Engineered for dustproof, shock proof, and water resistant protection
- Certified IP65 rating for dustproof and weather proof protection
- Shock absorbing corner impact protection controls shock by isolating vibration
- Durable layered materials combine strength, toughness, and flex
- Built-in screen shield for scratch protection
- Slim + Sleek design provides stylish impact protection without adding bulk
- Lanyard Loop with nylon lanyard and quick-release clip
- Ergonomic grip for a secure yet comfortable feel
Available at: Pure-Gear.com
Price: $49.99
Penclic: Mini Keyboard (K2, Wireless)
Wireless mini keyboard’s compact size and quiet-touch keys create a unique visual and ergonomic experience while maximizing work space and productivity
- Sleek, Scandinavian design combines superior functionality without sacrificing comfort for size; compact size allows you to centralize your work position, creating better focus and maximized desk space
- Optimal 5 mm profile and ergonomic design decreases strain on the wrists, serving to counteract and reduce Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)
- Quiet-touch keys reduce noise and offer great tactile feeling, allowing you to utilize small keystrokes and minimal pressure when typing, leading to quicker results and productivity
- Compatible with Windows XP and later, Mac OSX version 10.1 or later and most Linux/BSD systems
- Nano USB- receiver with wireless reach up to 16 feet; rechargeable battery lasts up to 2 months before additional charging is required
- Available in several language variations and contemporary and relaxing colors that make the keyboard as easy on your eyes as it is on your fingertips
Available: www.penclic.se
Price: $79.95
Bracketron: TruRunner
Lightweight, reflective pack makes it easy to carry your smartphone and other essentials while working out
- Perfect for recreational and competitive runners, this lightweight pack provides handy storage for your workout essentials
- Stays in place with a fully adjustable belt for bounce-free stability and comfort; no slack or chafing
- Features an easy-to-see, built-in reflector so passing driver and cyclists can easily see you
- Slim-designed pocket expands for roomy, protected storage of smartphones, cash, IDs and more
Available: Bracketron.com
Price: $19.95
Zepp Labs: Zepp 3D Multi-Sport Motion Sensor
World’s First sensor that allows users to review and replay their swing in 360º, plus providing detailed analysis and trend reports sent straight to any iOS® or Android device
- 3D motion sensor easily attaches to any bat, club, or racket using innovative sport-specific mounts
- Sensor wirelessly transmits data to your smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth after every swing
- Users can review and replay their swing in 360 degrees
- Baseball: track bat speed, path, timing, angles at impact, trends and more
- Golf: track speed, tempo, club plane, hand path, backswing position, hip rotation and more
- Tennis: track shot type mix (serve, forehand, backhand, smash), power and spin (topspin, slice, flat) and more
- Able to compare swings to pros and friends and share your swing data with others
- Zepp application records critical data and provides analysis, personalized tips, drills and coaching
- Sensor has an 8 hour battery life, weighs 6.3 grams and measures 1.1” x 1.1” x .39”
Available at: http://www.zepp.com
Price: $ 149.99
WeatherFlow: Wind Meter
Take accurate wind measurements using your iOS or Android device
- Instantly measure wind speed, direction, average & gusts from any iOS or Android device
- Download the free WeatherFlow Wind Meter app and plug in Wind Meter – it’s that easy
- Calibrated at the University of Florida’s Aerospace Engineering Department, its operating range extends from the smallest puff to hurricane force winds
- More accurate than any other handheld anemometer on the market (accurate to the larger of +/- 0.5% of the reading)
- Reads in meters/second, miles/hour, knots, kilometers/hour & beaufort scale
- Rugged and eco-friendly packaging serves as a reusable storage case
- Share onsite reports within the WeatherFlow app or via Instagram, Vine, Twitter, SMS, Email and Facebook
Available at: WeatherFlow.com
Price: $34.95
How to enter (please read carefully – any missed steps and your entry will be disqualified):
1. Between now and 06/06/2014 11:59PM EST leave a comment on this page telling us your favorite place to spend your summer vacation.
Get a 2nd bonus entry by tweeting:
Win a super summer gadget prize pack from @thegadgeteer http://wp.me/p3LRkH-FvV
Make sure you come back and leave a 2nd comment on this page with a link to your tweet.
2. At some point on 06/07/2014, I’ll pick 1 random winner using random.org. The winner will be contacted by email and will have 48 hrs to claim their prizes. If I do not receive an answer to my emails in that time period, I’ll do other random.org drawings till the prizes are gone.
Rules:
1. Only one entry per person (warning: I check IP addresses).
2. Gadgeteer writers, family members and close friends may not enter this contest.
3. the-gadgeteer.com is not responsible for any lost packages or incorrect shipping addresses.
4. the-gadgeteer.com is not responsible for the winner not accepting their prize within 48hrs. The winner will be posted on the contest page, contest comments and will be emailed. Check your spam folder.
5. Winner must have a US shipping address.
Update:
The winner is #22 Ken Oberkrom. Congrats to Ken and thanks to everyone who entered and for the companies that sponsored the contest.
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I work for myself. The word “vacation” isn’t in my vocabulary. Therefore I have no idea what a summer vacation is.
However, I do spend many weekends in the cool of Madison Square Garden watching the NY Liberty lose basketball games. 🙁
I love to spend time on the golf course!!!
https://twitter.com/cleveldesign/status/473935240667209730
I haven’t had a vacation in a long time… but I think we might actually get one this year, and we want to go to Corpus Christi and hang out on the beach. Or maybe go camping in a state park.
I love to spend time in Alpena, MI in the summer. It’s right on the lake but it’s not as touristy as some of cities on the West side of the state like Traverse City.
Vancouver or Scotland.
All inclusive resort anywhere
I love spending time in the back yard with the family…nothing like spending time at your own pool with 4 and 5 years.
https://twitter.com/WhartonScott/status/473944063318560768
I enjoy going to the San Antonio Riverwalk!
I really enjoy spending a week long vacation in Hilton Head SC , particularly the sea pines region !
Bald Head Island, NC (http://www.baldheadisland.com)
I enjoy summers in NYC.
I love to go camping and visiting the middle of nowhere to be amongst nature. My wife and daughter on the other hand prefer the beach, playgrounds, and playgrounds near the beach.
Somewhere we haven’t been before, exploring new things.
My favorite summer trip was my trip to Rome. Though, that was a long time ago and my dollars don’t stretch that far anymore. Now I will say my yearly trip to the BWCA.
Favorite trip is the mountains. Geocaching, hiking and kayaking make for great days…
https://twitter.com/taek1doc/status/473964833230950400
Looks like exactly what I need to make my summer a gadget lover’s dream.
https://twitter.com/mryanaz/status/473965398346317824
Ocean City, Md or Nashville, Tn so wife &I can visit with grandchildren.
My favorite vacation spot is upon a Royal Caribbean Cruise Line ship to any Eastern Caribbean Island. This is where i can enjoy relaxing and have fairly easy access to all things from my wheelchair. The staff is from many foreign lands with great personalities and pleased to help me enjoy my stay.
My favorite place to spend my summer vacation is in my backyard, first tending to my garden, followed by nurturing a beer or two while lounging in a hammock reading a book.
The National Parks of the southwest. We love the Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce, Arches, Canyonlands, etc.
Tweet! https://twitter.com/pescokid/status/473974923157729281
The Bahamas! Oh yeah!
Tweeted!
https://twitter.com/MajorHavoc/status/473986774927044608
Anywhere on my road bike, pulling the kid in a trailer … with the wife leading the way.
https://twitter.com/jae77BMC/status/473990660727377920
Once upon a time, before we had a toddler and could afford such things, our favorite vacation spot was St. John, USVI
Deep Creek, Maryland
Taking my wife and kids back home.
Los Angeles
Waimanalo Beach Park and Bellows Beach, on the windward (east) side of Oahu in Hawaii. They have beautiful iron-wood trees fronting a 20 to 30-yard deep beach, with waves you can boogy-board without fins. Just stand on the sandy sea floor and jump out in front of a wave – instant body board surfing.
Look north and you see the Twin Mokes (Mokulua) islands. To the south are Rabbit Island and Makapu’u Point. Look back and you see the seemingly sheer Ko’olau mountains. Look all around – you can actually see the beach (unlike Waikiki, it’s not covered with people). Breath taking. Seriously – take a look at “waimanalo beach” in Google Images – you’ll see what I mean.
Navarre, FL
https://twitter.com/LindaHP/status/474000050918408192
We love going to visit Rehoboth Beach, DE. It’s such a great family place.
I don’t get paid vacation, but try to take a few weekends to go camping each summer and boy are those nice!
Can you say ROAD TRIP?
Love to pack up with my beloved, point the vehicle in a direction and go see what we can find, no particular destination in mind, just follow our noses and see what we can discover.
Oregon Country Fair!
I love taking my family to Gulf Shores in Alabama. Love that coastal atmosphere.
https://twitter.com/randwalden/status/474014652205002752
The coast of Maine anywhere near Acadia is lovely, especially in late August or September, especially after Labor Day. The weather is perfect for a rental near the shore with kayaks, bicycles, and plenty of lobster.
I love spending my summer in Rio De Janiero, Brazil! It’s super fun to go surfing on the beach!
I love to camp at Kirk Creek Campgrounds 40 minutes south of Big Sur and 4 hours south of San Francisco. Nothing better than to sleep to the sound of the waves crashing below and smelling the water from the ocean.
Etta
https://twitter.com/lucasballr/status/474031398198591489
I love to spend my vacation camping with my family
the BEACH!!!
but honestly anywhere away from work for a few days is vacation for me.
https://twitter.com/huangsonone/status/474034670753939456
I love puttering in my garden. And eating from it, too. Summertime’s the BEST.
East Coast of Canada (PEI and Nova Scotia) is my favorite summer place so far!
My wife and used to make a trip to the coast every summer and spend a week in our favorite condo. Now that we have kids the tradition has become so meaningful to all of us that it’s the time of year we can unwind and leave work, school and anything else to focus simply on family.
I love spending a summer vacation at the beach..anywhere. I’d love to get away to some Caribbean Island but even an instate beach and boardwalk setting is great.
https://twitter.com/CbytheSea5/status/474047563889258496
I love going to Park City Utah. Went there a couple of years ago with my family for a baseball tournament and can’t wait to go back.
My favorite vacation spot is South Lake Tahoe. There is so much do, the beach, casinos, food. Fun Fun Fun.
In Colorado w the grandkids.
I would have to say that my favourite place for vacation is somewhere new. I love always experiencing something new and learning about that culture, foods, likes/dislikes, etc.
https://twitter.com/jeffsumm/statuses/474077577121120256
Favorite vacation is anywhere away from home or work that is on or near the beach, lake or beautiful forest! I need time away from a busy world! 🙂
My favorite place to vacation is anywhere family is. Riding 4 wheelers in Colorado wilderness is one of my favorite places.
My favorite vacation spot is at work. Yeaaahhhh right it’s at the beach.
South america skiing
Heh, that Pencilic keyboard reminds me of a ZX Spetrum
I love to spend vacation in my backyard!
Either Bolder CO or Glenwood Springs CO. Love the mountains.
My favorite place to spend the summer is Hokkaido, Japan. So many beautiful things to see, including a hot spring waterfall.
I love spending the summer on Cape Cod!
A National Park or the Deserts of UTAH!
Six Flags New England
ride the rides play the games with the kids and then off to the water park to cool of before starting all over again.
Driving/camping from Jasper down to the Tetons
My favorite vacation spot is San Francisco and all the beautiful spots surrounding this most beautiful area of the country!
We usually go the the Smokie Mountains. Pigeon Forge, TN.
Tweeted: https://twitter.com/smgearmail/status/474158217249824768
My favorite place to vacation is Hawaii.
I’m retired and don’t get a vacation. However I traveled to Spain last year. I could go back there again. Rome would be another choice.
Ideal Summer Vacation!? Diving and playing golf in the Caribbean!
any place that i am with my wife!
https://twitter.com/TFerres/status/474164001819996160
I love the beach but when it gets too hot I like the mountains!
I am an avid and daily reader of the blog and also have made several (may I add not inexpensive) purchases based upon your thorough reviews.
Bravo!
Regards,
Ed 🙂
Since I work in Tourism and live in Prince Edward Island, Canada, it would be just wrong of me to tell suggest there is any better place to take a vacation!
Come to PEI for vacation, but stay for the party this summer!
Cape May, NJ! or the Poconos
My favorite vacation place is a nice beach spot on Jamaica. A second I’d love to go is Italy.
I’d have to say I’m always drawn to the Oregon Coast and all the hiking trails and views… This is obviously after I hit Powell’s to stock up on books!
Of course living in Colorado, every weekend is a mini-vacation.
On a cruise!
I would love to vacation in Maui again.
My favorite vacation spot is the beach.
My favorite vacation spot is where so ever there are mountains (plus my loved ones :)) w/a lake near by so that I can Kayak to my hearts content.
My favorite place to attend summer vacation is somewhere cool like the mountains. We get plenty of heat here in San Antonio. Go Spurs Go!
I would love to win this basket of great gadgets.
Jamaica Inn, Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Montauk, NY is the most beautiful place in the world with wild waves, beach air and fabulous views. If I ever came into money, I would build a home there on a cliff overlooking the majesty.
I like Florida beachses
i like playing music in the summer!
At any of the finger lakes!
Breezy Point, MN
At the 1000 islands camping right on the river.
Anywhere that includes a beach. We love to travel to St.Pete Beach, FL to visit family and the beaches. And Myrtle Beach, SC is another favorite. Also, we are headed to Ocracoke Island, NC this July.
https://twitter.com/dwiesmore/status/474177063985754113
I just got back from a cruise this past week and I have to say that St. Thomas was a great place to be. Even just laying out on the deck of the cruise reading on my Kindle was a great use of my time!
Taking a road trip to New Orleans with my sister!
https://twitter.com/Hokie_x3_Hi/status/474177486675537920
I love Hawaii … Wish I have more opportunities to visit the Islands more often ! 🙂
Mostly stay-cations for us. However, we love to go to our local zoo when we need to get out of the house.
Camping with the family!
https://twitter.com/vuman99/status/474179987650920448
We are going to St. Augustine this summer for a wedding but I love any place where I can relax and enjoy not being at work.
My favorite place to spend my summer vacation is along the northern-most shore of Lake Michigan. I was born and raised in the Upper Peninsula (Manistique) and us Yoopers all love the big Lakes. It is, quite simply, in our blood. 🙂
https://twitter.com/tllundberg1984/status/474181734482071553
Win a summer gadget prize pack from The Gadgeteer.
@thegadgeteer wp.me/p3LRkH-FvV
Every year my family of four & I just get in the car and drive. We let the kids pick. Whoever has the turn will get to choose the final destination but along the way everyone gets to pick a spot for us to stop at and visit. All picks must go w/ something the kids learned about in school the previous year. This has been real fun b/c we have one just getting out of middle school, one going into second and one going into kindergarten. During the trip our navigator duties rotate and we have some great apps that let us know what is around us. My fav is the Grand Canyon, one kid likes the Wharf in SF, another loves the White House, last one just loves to navigate. The Wifey is fond of the hotel stays. All in all we have great summers.
It used to be the beach, but want to try the mountains for a while.
Anyplace where there is a nice shade tree to sit under and read a book,,, L Ike the Aullwood Audubon center near me.
Twitter entry
https://twitter.com/brubro/status/474183356952088576
I Love being with family and friends, outside anywhere, especially on my deck with nature.
my favourite summer vacation spot is not far from where I live – Lake Superior Provincial Park or Pukaskwa National Park -both on the north shore of the big lake.
Love the sun and sand in Maui.
Love seeing the mouse on either coast. DisneyWorld this year.
I don’t do a vacation but I do get away for a couple of weekends going to a few different Nascar tracks.
https://mobile.twitter.com/toriapvaz2
I love going to Chattanooga, TN. Small town, downtown is walkable, lots of nature, and it’s in the mountains, so not as hot as Memphis, TN. 🙂
https://twitter.com/MVPatrick18/status/474187573263220736
Very cool. I like to spend my summer vacay in Yosemite valley, high up in the sierras.
Nothing beats a cabin on a lake for summertime bliss!
Love to go to a beach, but will visit the local Farmer’s Market or flea market in the area. Looking at the stuff people sell tells you a lot about the area. Very interesting people to talk to.
I live in Florida, so I live where you can vaca all the time.
Here is my tweet:
https://twitter.com/tammy1999/status/474198738437537792
I like to spend my summer vacation at the NJ shore.
tweet
https://twitter.com/Kellydinpa/status/474199600568750080
I love Summer by the ocean. Any ocean.
I like to visit the Smokies and do some hiking!
My favorite so far is our most recent, OBX. Outer Banks NC.
Love! Love! Summer and all the things that go along with it!! Wahoooo!!!!
Favorite place to spend the summer: anywhere and everywhere. Travelling is the best thing to do in the summer.
My fam loves Orange Beach….so much so that we are celebrating mo-in-laws big 80 and taking her there with us! Fun and sun.
My favorite place for summer vacation is San Diego, CA.
Seashore Campsites in Cape May, NJ….the best of both worlds…camping and Cape May/Wildwood less than 20 minutes away!!!
Jersey Shore, OC or Sea Isle
https://twitter.com/fireman13/status/474219081810604032
Pick any one of the Gulf Islands off the Pacific North West Coast – wild, quiet, beautiful
Summer wouldn’t be summer without a trip to Spain!
I like Albania, personally. The Balkans’ best-kept secret.
Tokyo, Japan with my sister. The ultimate gadget destination!
Favorite summer vacation spot = Disney in Florida. Love to take the kids there. Awesome!
https://twitter.com/Brian_O_Rourke/status/474227027294564353
https://twitter.com/scatyGil/status/474227732700614656
Alburquerque, NM because it is where my grandkids live!
My favorite place is camping in Illinois and generally at a COE park.
My favorite place to go to vacation is Ocracoke Island in the outer banks. The town is 1 sq mile and there’s 13 miles of beach. I like to go down there and just chill and disappear from the world.
http://www.ocracokeisland.com/
Camping in my vintage trailer beside a cool running river.
I have a warm spot in my heart for Wildwood Crest & Cape May, NJ. They sit at the southernmost tip of NJ, at the Delaware Bay. Wildwood has the widest beaches in NJ and I’ve spent many happy times there. Much of it still has a circa-1950’s charm and architecture. Going there makes me feel like a kid again, and that’s priceless.
Thanks for holding this giveaway; I’ve enjoyed reading all the comments.
Love Californa! Walking in the mountainsbiking down Sunset Blvd, it’s the best!
Here is my second comment, containing a link to my tweet:
https://twitter.com/earldvoss/status/474236096386461696
Twitter post
https://twitter.com/tmarquise/status/474238548468846592
Love when wife takes the kids on vacation and I stay home and work….
My favorite place is Santa Monica, California
When the wife takes the kids for vacation and I stay home and work!
When I was younger, it was definitely weeks of summer camp. Now, with a family, it’s probably trips to the lake for cruising on my grandmother’s pontoon boat.
https://twitter.com/dplafoll/status/474240857424793600
Boy Scout summer camp is the best way I can find to spend my vacation. Helping my son and the other Scouts grow and learn is amazing.
We love going “Up North” to Rolling Stone Lake in northern Wisconsin!
Floating in my pool next to my floating cooler up here in Maine. The way life should be.
Jillians beach, Kauai Hawaii. The only place I can feel the earth turn beneath me. Take a nap and slow down!!
My favorite place to spend my summer vacation is at the beach in Kihei (Maui). It’s so relaxing to me, I look forward to these rejuvenating times every
Puerto Rico! My hometown! It’s awesome to live where other people go to vacation!
Atlantic City! Yeah, baby…Groovey!
My favorite place is camping near Lake Berryessa in Napa, CA!
I love to vacation in Tenerife, beautiful walks around El tiede.
My favorite vacation place is on the beach north of La Push, Washington.
Racing my sailboat on Lake Harriet
Hawaii. Love the big island and Kauai.
I love the Gulf Coast beaches of Florida for a vacation.
Tweet – https://twitter.com/rusthawk/status/474303720952303617
Motorcycling in the Adirondack Mountains.
My favorite place on Earth is in the Yosemite Valley. By far the most awe-inspiring time I have ever spent. Vacation is even better when it impacts you even years later.
My favorite place to spend the summer is back-country Alaska. Nothing beats roaming around the mountain trails in AK! 😀
I love spending vacation anywhere with trees and sun and sand. All 3.
My favorite summer vacation spot is Myrtle Beach.
On the back patio, in adirondack chair watching the ducks swim in the lake.
https://twitter.com/PennWrite/status/474336493259857920
I really love going to Yosemite in the summer and hiking to the top of Half Dome.
On my deck with the grill going.
Narragansett RI with the family.
Hanging out at the lake
Tweeted:
https://twitter.com/iguru42/status/474353208597692416
At home with my father visiting us. Very nice and laid back quality time.
https://twitter.com/flowermomi/status/474354188164423681
At the family cabin, on Lake Superior in Northern Minnesota. There’s hiking, trail running, fishing, sea kayaking, spending amazing time with family and (occasionally) relaxing and watching the waves and beautiful scenery.
Our favourite place for summer vacation is Hamilton Island in Queensland Australia, it is part of the Whitsunday islands. Has the greatest beaches, most relaxing and secluded sailing spots and the Great Barrier Reef is only a short boat trip away.
like to spend it at any beach
At home with the family.
At a National Park. This summer it’ll be the Grand Canyon.
Tweet posted:
http://wp.me/p3LRkH-FvV
Love camping in the middle of the woods in Michigan.
I would LOVE to go to FL for summer vacation, but as long as I have my husband and my son anywhere (including our staycation) is fine with ME!
Tweet
https://twitter.com/MikeT0813/status/474375928869433344
https://twitter.com/AmberlyJewel/status/474377272854843392
I have to say your newsletter y links are amazing. Thank you! Thank you! My favorite place to vacation is the Seattle area because of the city itself; but LOVE the WA coast. There is a great variety of beaches y activities.
But the truth be told anywhere with my love and anywhere in my head. Show me a picture, y I’m “literally” there. The gadgets you bring into my life would only enhance the experience.
My fav summer vacation spot is home: Alaska. Why leave the Last Frontier?
I’d like to spend my vacation in Pulau Langkawi. It’s the most beautiful island in my country and beach there, we can do lots of activities there, lots of fun.
My favorite place to spend the summer at the beach!! That’s my favorite part of living in souther California! Great giveaway, guys!
I vacation at home.
Got everything I want there and my cat doesn’t travel well and doesn’t take kindly to strangers feeding him….
Anywhere near water! The beach, the lake, the river………
Mountain side near river, with tent and camp fire.
Looking at starry sky with cup of coffee…..
Going to Southern Italy to visit family, I could spend weeks there taking in the countryside and all the history.
My favorite summer spot is San Diego, running through glorious Balboa Park.
My favorite place to spend summer vacation is Hatteras Island in North Carolina
Oregon coast
I love to spend my summer on the beach in San Diego. Thank you for the wonderful giveaway.
Erin
fairyfractal at gmail dot com
Tweet:
https://twitter.com/Fairyfractal/status/474543658578882561
Erin
fairyfractal at gmail dot com
I prefer a log cabin in the NC Mountains.
I would love a vacay in the Bahamas with my Buddha bear!
LA with family
https://twitter.com/hgsneider/status/474570631975952384
Favorite place to vacation is Amsterdam. Forget the typical reasons; it’s a beautiful city, with wonderful cultural attractions, great food and friendly people. What’s not to love? And there’s also the typical reason people like to go there!
Has to be the Big Island…
Take me to Santa Fee!
Summer vacation – what’s that?! LOL. If I had my pick, my favorite summer vacation spot would be to go back home to England and visit my family in Birkenhead. (I guarantee you I’m the only one who will say “Birkenhead”. Haha!!) Thank you for the giveaway!
My favorite place is devils hopyard in Connecticut for camping along with brownstone adventure park about 20 min away from there 🙂
I tweeted this here: https://twitter.com/hardertobreathe/status/474599455367249920
My favorite summer vacation spot has got to be Rome. Especially in August when nobody is around…
My favorite vacation spot is the emerald waters and sugar sand beaches of the Florida gulf coast. Nothing like a beautiful sunrise/ sunset over the gulf.
I tweeted this:
https://twitter.com/tnwhatzit/status/474607221029240832
A stay-cation is my favourite – at home in the South West of Ireland – strolling the wild Atlantic Coast, bar hopping or chilling out. When the weather favours us there is no better place to be outside – when the weather falls our with us we just stay in! Clonakilty, Schull, Bantry or anywhere – take your pic.
Hawaii!!
I like Mackinac Island in Michigan. Thanks for the chance at a gadget!
My tweet — thanks again!
https://twitter.com/DawnOfChaos/status/474619897993908224
Favorite place to vacation is Italy, hands down!
Here is the tweet:
https://twitter.com/thedigitaldoc/status/474639918199623680
Hope I win.
my favorite place to spend my summer vacation is at the beach with my kids. it keeps us all cool during the hot day and then it wipes my kids out so when we get home they eat dinner and knock out. i only have to worry about cleaning up the dinner mess because my kids couldnt make a mess during the day because we arent home
https://twitter.com/henerzzzcatty/status/474640700584513536
https://twitter.com/proudmommy808/status/474640990934822913
Didn’t even have to think, sunny miami, spending all day on the beach, and dipping the sea, then enjoying the culture by day! Yes please!
I love to spend my summer in Madras, India! Aside from visiting my beautiful family (and the other half in Bangalore), the city has afforded me much pleasure. I can never get enough of the food, culture, and people. Mosquitoes and blazing heat are not nearly enough to overshadow Madras’ (or Chennai’s, if you must) simple beauty. The speeding autorickshaws, the ever-multiplying movie posters, the tea stalls at every corner… I don’t know… It’s just great!
One of my favorite places in the world is Mont Saint-Michel, in Normandy, France. I have such fond memories of visiting it as a child. Absolutely beautiful place and unique. See entry below for more information and pictures:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mont_Saint-Michel
Factoid: Mont Saint-Michel was the inspiration for the design of Minas Tirith in the film The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.
My favorite place to spend my summer vacations is the Pocono Mountains. Thanks for the great giveaway!
Love chillin’ at my aunt and uncles house in Valparaiso Indiana (Orville Redenbacher’s home town), and checking out the annual popcorn festival 🙂
My favorite summer vacation spot is on any of the Disney Cruise Ships. I love going to the Caribbean.
Here’s my tweet! :
https://twitter.com/neotrooper/status/474659177810653185
Anywhere with a good book, some sun, and a comfy chair.
My favorite vacation spot is Kasawari Resort in the Lembeh Straits area of Indonesia.
My favorite place to spend summer vacation is in the mountains of GSMNP!
My favorite place is Kiawah Island, SC…. in July ….on the beach, with my family.
One of my favorite places to spend the summer has to be door county, WI. I love everything about that place in the summer!
I love to vacation at Yellowstone. It is an amazing place and a wonderful experience for anyone that loves the outdoors.
My tweet –
https://twitter.com/subbiepops/status/474741459451920384
My favorite place to spend summer vacation is Colorado. There is so much outdoor stuff to do, I love it!
I’d love to go to madrid to watch real madrid play Barcelona.
Texas!
My favorite place to spend summer vacation is Western Europe
The Shuswap in BC is beautiful. Everytime I go there it melts the stress away.
I love going to Pittsburgh to see friends and family. Plus, going to Kennywood to ride a few roller coasters is awesome as well.
We used to go to Niagara Falls every year when I was a kid, I look forward to taking my kids there.
My tweet –
https://twitter.com/twoloszynek/status/474896349356634112
My favorite summer vacation destination would definitely be Outer Banks, NC… nothing else like it!
My Tweet–
https://twitter.com/JackBoeth/status/474907572982411264
https://twitter.com/Lakeywhite/status/474282743552278528
My favorite spot is anywhere in the mountains in Vermont,
Peace and quiet and rest from all the things
https://twitter.com/mlodyulek/status/474921962461204480
My favorite place this summer would be Brazil
My favorite place to spend my summer vacation so far is an international cruise. No cell reception can completely unwind and forget about the day to day grind. Plus lots of cool sites to take pics of and way to much food!
I like to take time off and hike in the Swiss Alps.
San Diego – LaJolla rocks
https://twitter.com/s1even777/status/474928406631415809
My favorite place for summer is in Provincetown, MA on Cape Cod. Whale watching, beach combing, and reading are what I’m planning to do! Eric
https://twitter.com/emhowd/status/474930025662529536
I love spending time in Montauk, New York. I love the water and my family and I usually go out there for a long weekend.
I love vacationing in San Diego – La Jolla, CA.
BEST place to vacation for the summer is a little place in North Iowa called Clear Lake! Two hours North of Des Moines and South of Minneapolis, this spot has a great lake for sailing, boating, skiing, beach, and during the 4th of July the carnival is a can’t miss!
http://www.cityofclearlake.com/
It could not other place but SPAIN 🙂
Best place to vacation is where I live in La Jolla. However, when I do vacation I still like beach spots in the Caribbean, such as the Bahamas.
BTW, I love that you bring me so many unique products and that you’re candid about what they do, how they work for you and whether you think of its quality and usefulness. Thanks!
Here’s my Twitter link:
https://twitter.com/iCoachMan/status/474947510096506882
Argh! I deleted the tweet by mistake, here is the new one:
https://twitter.com/Lakeywhite/status/474952809880616960
Though I still find myself wandering quite a bit, New Zealand is so far my favorite place during their summer.
I too stay at home as I live in Alaska. After suffering through a long winter, summer is our reward.
Nantucket is a wonderful place to spend any day during the summer.
https://twitter.com/AF01746/statuses/475008444274335744
I like the way you ‘tricked’ us into looking at the your paying ads. I like this method. I hope it gets you the click count you are looking for.
Just anywhere, with my PC, books and a brain to study what I want with the same effort I expend at work.
The Boundary Waters Area in northern Minnesota. Quiet, peaceful and beautiful.
https://twitter.com/beckerph/status/475033316018896896
I’ll spend my summer vacation on the beach loving the warm blue water and soft sand under my toes. Doesn’t really matter which beach. I’ve been to a few and loved them all.
Cheers,
Ray
El Capitan State Beach. Camping and a short drive to Solvang and reasonably close to various wineries.
My favorite place to spend summer vacation is along the Florida Gulf Coast! Destin and Pensacola beaches have the most beautiful sand and best local restaurants with fresh seafood. If you haven’t been there, it’s a must!
My favorite place to spend summer vacation is at the beach with my family. We try to get out there at least once a year when the crowds aren’t too overwhelming. Thanks for the giveaway!
Here is the link to my promotional tweet:
https://twitter.com/rossruns/status/475080249701830656
The Caymen Islands. The most beautiful place I have ever been.
My favorite place for a vacation would be anywhere with gentle winds so I can enjoy flying kites with my granddaughter… And have a good cookout.
My fav place to vacation is Algonquin Park in Northern Ontario Canada. Its a pristine national reserve the size of Maine!
I love yor prizes. Thanks for the opportunity!
Tweeted!
https://mobile.twitter.com/geekymarie/status/475087830163922944
Favorite place(s) for summer vacation… Maine Lobster Roadtrip!
I have been to San Diego for work, but I’d like to visit for fun.
Favorite place to vacation is the Dover, DE area. Plenty of shaded hiking trails and 45 mins to the ocean.
I haven’t been one for vacations, and since I live in a vacation destination anyway, I can always take a quick break, so I’ll have to say Las Vegas.
UPDATE:
The winner is #22 Ken Oberkrom. Congrats to Ken and thanks to everyone who entered and for the companies that sponsored the contest.