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With the new year upon us, now is the perfect time to start thinking about where you want to travel in 2011—and Moon Travel Guides wants to help send you on your way.
Moon is offering one lucky reader a $250 Southwest Airlines gift card. For a chance to win, all you have to do is answer one simple question: “What U.S. city, town, or national park do you most want to visit in 2011?” You can post your answer on our Facebook page, Tweet us your response using the hashtag #MoonGiveaway or submit your response in the comments section below. The name of the winner will be announced on the Moon Staff Blog the week of January 10th. All entries must be received by 5pm CST on January 9th. Employees of the Perseus Books Group are not eligible to win.
We’re looking forward to hearing about the places you want to go in 2011, and helping you make the best of your travel adventures. If you're looking for some ideas, visit Laura Martone's American Nomad blog to see her list of the best places to travel in the U.S. in 2011.
Good luck, and happy travels in 2011!
Jen Rios-Burns
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i most want to go to ALBUQUERQUE
Posted by killahpoopface on January 10, 2011 at 4:01 pm
I have always wanted to go explore the Southwest, particularly in October to experience the hot air ballon festival in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
I was luckyenough to experience a hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia, Turkey, once, and it was an incredible way to see a landscape. I also love colors and I think seeing the sky dotted with tons of hot air balloons would be the best way to experience Albuquerque. Kind of incredible!
Plus I understand there is a ton of great food to enjoy - I love taquerias, and would love to try some new hot sauces - and want to see and have fun on the Rio Grande!
Seeking Southern Comforts
Posted by stefers511 on January 10, 2011 at 11:01 am
I don't know if it's the food (jumbalaya, gumbo, biscuits!) or the culture or the accents, but as a West Coast gal, I have always wanted to visit "the South". New Orleans, Lousiana is just the kind of spicy, jazzy, adventurous city I would like to experience this year. I could definitely add more cities to my list--there are so many places I'd love to see both in and out of the US--but state-side, Southern culture seems like the perfect get-away for me in 2011...
Wake me before I miss my flight
Posted by wflambertson on January 9, 2011 at 7:01 pm
My far and away destination of choice is Everglades National Park and the neighboring environs of South Florida. Spectacular sunsets. A generous portion of fresh seafood. Sleeping under the stars. The gentle sound of the surf. Perhaps a chance sighting of a panther. Delusions of travel keep me warm despite the long, cold nights of winter in a northern town.
Yosemite
Posted by brewman84 on January 8, 2011 at 6:01 am
I had the chance to go to Yosemite a number of years ago but when we got there the weather was bad so low hanging clouds pretty much obliterated all of the fantastic scenery. I've been wanting to go back ever since!
I would love to travel to
Posted by DeeG131 on January 5, 2011 at 9:01 pm
I would love to travel to San Francisco in California. It just looks like a nice, sunny place - would be nice to leave snow behind for a bit :)
Bozeman
Posted by Joe Lawton on January 5, 2011 at 9:01 pm
My ladyfriend has been going on about Bozeman for years. I have never been to Montana and would love to see what it's all about.
Alaska
Posted by TMartin26 on January 5, 2011 at 7:01 pm
I would love to take the kids anywhere in Alaska. I dream about how beautiful nature is there. Thank you.
I want to go to Yellow Stone
Posted by Tina M on January 5, 2011 at 7:01 pm
I want to go to Yellow Stone Park, to see all the beautiful scenery!!
Denali
Posted by atravelgirl on January 5, 2011 at 5:01 am
I would love to go to Denali! Alaska is so beautiful and I can't imagine a better way to spend my vacation.
My Wish
Posted by sarahm on January 4, 2011 at 8:01 pm
I would LOVE to go to Washington D.C.!! There is so much rich history there, and tons of fun things to do. I know I would also take advantage being so close to the other neighboring states and visit them too.
Travel Dream
Posted by Soccer Fan on January 4, 2011 at 3:01 pm
My wife and I have always wanted to go to New York! To see times square, the statue of liberty, catch a broadway show, ground zero,and so many more!
travel dream
Posted by sherpafloat on January 4, 2011 at 1:01 pm
I want to go to northern Virginia. My mom grew up there and I've been raised on stories from her childhood and always thought it would be great to take her back there someday.
Most wanted
Posted by camilla on January 4, 2011 at 12:01 pm
I would most want to see Yellowstone National Park. I've never been to that part of the country and have always wanted to see it.
Grand Canyon
Posted by yottoga on January 4, 2011 at 11:01 am
I visited this national park in July 1981 and was fascinated. This was before I became an avid photographer and prior to establishing my yoga and meditation practice. This year's trip - 30 years later - will have a new feel, a different energy, and will be equally fascinating.