Where We'd Spend Our Summer Vacation

Spring Shoes to Add to Your Closet |  Master Bad-Girl Hair |  Notes from Tokyo Fashion Week   Everywhere | May 14, 2012   Today on DailyCandy.com 101 Books for When You Need to Unplug » 50% off Jenny Present Custom and Personalized Jewelry » 27 Sunscreens to Stock Up On » How to Pack Your Weekend Wardrobe » Postcards from the Eds DailyCandy staffers' 2012 summer getaway picks     | |     Hey, you. Yes, you, the one retallying your vacation days and rubbing your passport like some magic travel genie is going to pop out. We’re here to help. Click through our editors’ picks for getaway spots that have us tripping, too, from the best treks we’ve ever taken to the destinations of our dreams. It’s the next best thing to (actually) getting whisked away. Shazam. Stephanie Almazan, research editor Destination: Hoshinoya Karuizawa, Karuizawa, Japan “I want to summer like Yoko Ono and John Lennon used to by hitting this resort town for picturesque mountain views, natural hot springs, and seasonal Japanese cuisine.” Tiffany Davis, Everywhere editor Destination: Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm, Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico “I found out about this place by way of its farm-to-face apothecary line. Now I can’t stop dreaming of waking up to acres and acres of blooming lavender as far as the eye can see.” Lauren Lumsden, editor Destination: Morgan’s Rock Hacienda & Ecolodge, Nicaragua Been There, Done That Tip: Take a hot date; it’s hella romantic. The nearest town, San Juan del Sur, is a surfer’s paradise. “All there is to do is swim, laze on the beach, look for monkeys, drink fresh juice, read in the rocking bed (get your mind out of the Fifty Shades of Grey), and admire the views of the cove from the secluded rooms.” Karen Palmer, senior editor Destination: Londolozi, South Africa Been There, Done That Tip: For a romantic getaway, book a suite in the secluded, three-room Pioneer Camp. “Lions. Leopards. Elephants. Rhinos. Hippos. All up close and personal. It’s like you’re the star of a National Geographic documentary on the safari outings.” Emily Fiffer, Chicago editor Destination: Farmhouse Inn, Russian River Valley, California Been There, Done That Tip: Leave your iPhone at home. “Simply put, this is the most perfect place I’ve ever stayed. I would kill to go back. Like, literally, I would kill someone.” Still not ready to pack your bags? We’ve scoured the Earth for 17 of the best trips both near and far. Photos: Courtesy of Hoshinoya Karuizawa; Courtesy of Los Poblanos; Courtesy of Steven Novick 11 Reasons to Head to the Movies Take a Scissor to Spring Styles COMPETE Under Armour What: The brand’s What’s Beautiful challenge invites you to compete to be the new face of Under Armour Women (hint: You have to go well beyond looking hot in a sports bra). Why: You could win a year of free UA gear, celeb trainer workouts, nutritionist sessions, and a photo shoot — all for redefining the female athlete as a woman of drive and influence. When: Start your journey now. Where: Online at whatsbeautiful.ua.com. Follow #whatsbeautiful on Twitter.   mathewgjohnson1.repostage@blogger.com: | Unsubscribe © 2012 DailyCandy, LLC. All rights reserved. 584 Broadway Suite 201 New York, NY 10012 Editorial Policy | Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions | Artwork by Samantha Hahn

Spring Shoes to Add to Your Closet
Postcards from the Eds DailyCandy staffers' 2012 summer getaway picks Hey, you. Yes, you, the one retallying your vacation days and rubbing your passport like some magic travel genie is going to pop out. We’re here to help. Click through our editors’ picks for getaway spots that have us tripping, too, from the best treks we’ve ever taken to the destinations of our dreams.It’s the next best thing to (actually) getting whisked away. Shazam.Stephanie Almazan, research editor Destination: Hoshinoya Karuizawa, Karuizawa, Japan “I want to summer like Yoko Ono and John Lennon used to by hitting this resort town for picturesque mountain views, natural hot springs, and seasonal Japanese cuisine.” Tiffany Davis, Everywhere editor Destination: Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm, Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico “I found out about this place by way of its farm-to-face apothecary line. Now I can’t stop dreaming of waking up to acres and acres of blooming lavender as far as the eye can see.”Lauren Lumsden, editor Destination: Morgan’s Rock Hacienda & Ecolodge, Nicaragua Been There, Done That Tip: Take a hot date; it’s hella romantic. The nearest town, San Juan del Sur, is a surfer’s paradise. “All there is to do is swim, laze on the beach, look for monkeys, drink fresh juice, read in the rocking bed (get your mind out of the Fifty Shades of Grey), and admire the views of the cove from the secluded rooms.”Karen Palmer, senior editor Destination: Londolozi, South Africa Been There, Done That Tip: For a romantic getaway, book a suite in the secluded, three-room Pioneer Camp. “Lions. Leopards. Elephants. Rhinos. Hippos. All up close and personal. It’s like you’re the star of a National Geographic documentary on the safari outings.”Emily Fiffer, Chicago editor Destination: Farmhouse Inn, Russian River Valley, California Been There, Done That Tip: Leave your iPhone at home. “Simply put, this is the most perfect place I’ve ever stayed. I would kill to go back. Like, literally, I would kill someone.”Still not ready to pack your bags? We’ve scoured the Earth for 17 of the best trips both near and far.Photos: Courtesy of Hoshinoya Karuizawa; Courtesy of Los Poblanos; Courtesy of Steven Novick 11 Reasons to Head to the MoviesTake a Scissor to Spring Styles COMPETEUnder ArmourWhat: The brand’s What’s Beautiful challenge invites you to compete to be the new face of Under Armour Women (hint: You have to go well beyond looking hot in a sports bra).Why: You could win a year of free UA gear, celeb trainer workouts, nutritionist sessions, and a photo shoot — all for redefining the female athlete as a woman of drive and influence. When: Start your journey now.Where: Online at whatsbeautiful.ua.com. Follow #whatsbeautiful on Twitter. mathewgjohnson1.repostage@blogger.com | Unsubscribe © 2012 DailyCandy, LLC. All rights reserved. 584 Broadway Suite 201 New York, NY 10012 Editorial Policy | Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions Artwork by Samantha Hahn