Stacey from Chicago, Illinois. Stacey wins a J.
Jill Gift Certificate for her poignant story "Views from
the Backseat." Read her story below.
Many thanks to all of you who entered our "Travels with
Mom" writing contest. Each story we received was a joy to
read, but in the end we could only choose one. Pay attention
for next month's Jennifer's Journal, in which we will give details
about our upcoming "What to Wear" writing contest. Read
her story below >>
Check out our featured Journeys for this month
on Jennifer's
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VILLA VERGAIA
Bella Tuscany
This six
bedroom villa combines old world charm with luxury
and technology. Spend warm Italian afternoons in
the gorgeous pool and well-equipped outdoor pergola.
Book directly for sweet summer savings, and start
practicing your Italian. Go >> |
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ARTISTA CREATIVE SAFARIS
Impress Yourself
Connect
with your creativity at Impresia, an exciting exploration
into monotype printmaking. Set in Carmel-by-the-Sea
on the awe-inspiring California coast, Impresia is
a rewarding celebration of your inner artist. Let's
paint! Go >> |
 
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ADVENTUROUS WENCH
Islands & Orcas & Eagles, oh my!
Join a
group of fun-loving women for an adventure in Washington’s
beautiful San Juan Islands. Explore this nature lover's
paradise by land and by sea. Enjoy hiking, kayaking,
fine dining, and great company. Go >> |
 
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TUBAC GOLF RESORT & SPA
Succulent Summer Spa
A treat
for your body and spirit, this ladies getaway takes
you to a first-class spa set in a desert oasis. Indulge
in some pampering, catch up with friends, and delight
in everything this magnificent Southwestern resort
offers. Go
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SERENGETI EXPEDITIONS
Where the Wild Things Are
Do you
dream of seeing Africa's wild animals and stunning
landscapes? Live out your reveries during a memorable
luxury safari in East Africa. Wonderful guides, premier
accommodations, and amazing locations complete this
dreamy African adventure. Go
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ENTRE-AMIES GETAWAYS
Good Morning, Vietnam!
Experience
the wonders of Vietnam in a small, friendly group.
Awake each morning excited for the day ’s
adventures. Culinary tour? Paper lantern lesson?
Floating market excursion? Sail in turquoise waters?
Relish every spectacular day in this scenic wonderland. Go
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Before the age of portable video games and DVD players, I sat
on the sticky naugahyde backseat of the family car and saw the
better part of the American West. Joshua trees, shaggy and crooked.
Yosemite's waterfall-covered cliffs. Buffalo as big as cars.
Salt flats and sand dunes and redwood forests. I was a lucky
child; I was born to a mother who believed in showing me the
world. She was lucky too; she received many gifts from her own
mother, including a movie-star smile, delicate hands, and a passion
for travel. My maternal grandmother traveled to all 50 states,
collecting bird songs, plant names, and little silver spoons.
A teacher by profession, she believed that travel is the best
educator, and she ensured that her daughter and granddaughters
were educated properly.
Each summer my mother would plan a family trip and my grandmother
would make a game for us. On a piece of paper, she would create
a grid filled with drawings of things we might see: a windmill,
a barn, a cactus, a skyscraper, a plane, a coyote. Pen in one
hand, paper in the other, we'd stare eagerly out the window searching,
hoping to see each object first, to check off all the pictures,
and to win the prize.
In this way, with my mother behind the wheel, my grandmother's
drawings in my hands, and my sister beside me screaming, "I
see a bridge!", I learned about the world. Like I said,
I was a lucky child.
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