This Week's Travel Photo Gallery

Here are some of the most compelling travel photos submitted by our listeners this week. See Clark's favorites every week in the Thursday Travel E-Scapes newsletter. (Subscribe.)

Submitted by: Chris M.
Destination: Sky Valley, GA
About this photo: Had a nice hike in the mountains, and came across this gem..
Best deal found: Stayed with my parents, free place and great food.




Submitted by: Rick G.
Destination: Rome and Florence, Italy
About this photo: Photo of my wife and me taken from the Piazzale Michelangelo overlooking Florence, Italy using remote control.
Best deal found: Finding the Volpetti deli in the Testaccio section of Rome which was within easy walking distance of our hotel. Wonderful Italian cheeses, meats and other gourmet delights that we could purchase and take back to our hotel for a picnic.




Submitted by: Monica W.
Destination: Hawaiian Islands
About this photo: My husband and I were on the NCL Pride of America cruise when we took this picture, leaving from Kauai. We love the cruise and believe it’s the best way to explore the Hawaiian Islands. You wake up every morning in a beautiful new place, explore during the day and then back on the boat for dinner and entertainment. It's the perfect vacation!
Best deal found: The cruise!




Submitted by: Sean B.
Destination: Huahine French Polynesia
About this photo: I went on a 10 night princess cruise while on a stopover to new zealand this past November. French polynesia is the most beautiful place ive even been in the entire world! its also the most expensive. being 23 yrs old and being in bora bora ....priceless
Best deal found:  Princess cruise 10 night cruise from tahiti to moorea, huahine, rangiroa, taaha, and bora bora. Would have been under 2500/pp but I did single supplement. Also i rented a scooter on every island we stopped at. It was cheaper or as expensive as the tours and you go to see the whole island and meet the people.



Submitted by: Tracy H.
Destination: Omaha Beach, Normandy France
About this photo: Visting the American Cemetery on this 65th anniversary of the Big Red One Invasion WWII Omaha Beach June 6, 1944. If ever proof were needed that we fought for a cause and not for conquest it could be found in these cemeteries. Here was our only conquest: All we asked...was enough soil in which to bury our gallant dead. General M. Clark, Chairman American Battle Monuments Comm.
Best deal found: Roissy Bus straight from CDG Airport Paris France to the Opera subway stop, 8.50 one way.




Submitted by: Amy H.
Destination: Page, AZ
About this photo: Picture taken from the Navajo Bridge near Page, AZ.
Best deal found: America the Beautiful pass purchased from the Navajo Bridge Visitor Center for $80. The pass is good for an entire year and saved us at least $15 in park and national monument admission costs. The pass can also be used instead of a Red Rock pass in Sedona.




Submitted by: Karen L
Destination: Nassau, Bahamas
About this photo: This is the view from our room on Crystal Beach. We sat on that same beach and watched the most spectacular, 30 minute grand finale fireworks display we've ever seen! (Over a million dollars worth of them!)
Best deal found: Bus ride instead of cab ride to Atlantis and around the island ! Soooo much cheaper and much more scenic AND got to observe the locals as they went about their everday lives.




Submitted by: Kelly H.
Destination: Halifax, Nova Scotia
About this photo: My family drove to New York City, hopped a ship and cruised to Halifax, Nova Scotia. While there, we took a day trip to Peggy's Cove which is a small fishing village nearby Halifax. Peggy's Cove is a very busy tourist stop and probably one of the most photographed areas in Canada. However, the beauty of the village was more than worth the trip.
Best deal found: The best deals were the cleanliness of Halifax, the friendly residents, and the excursion trips were very reasonable.




Submitted by: Brian B.
Destination: Gatlinburg, TN
About this photo: This inspiring view from our third floor balcony at the Comfort Inn, downtown Gatlinburg, was just what was needed to enter into relaxation mode for the weekend.
Best deal found: $80.00 for a night's stay at the Comfort Inn, Downtown Gatlinburg.




Submitted by: Andrea T.
Destination: Sosua, Dominican Republic
About this photo: On my fantastic 3 week vacation in January I explored the beaches in the Dominican Republic. I fell in love with this beautiful island, the palm trees and the nice and friendly people. I even found a great deal in a 2 bedroom condo. Now I am a proud owner and visit Sosua more often. Rent for this beautiful furnished 2 BR, 2 Baths condo, right on the ocean, with 117m2 living area, TVs and terrace with ocean view: In high season, US$2000 per month.
Best deal found: My favorite restaurants in Sosua are "Baileys" and "Bologna", the best trips and service I found in "Fun-tours" in Cabarete, the best real-estate prices I found in "PROPERTY CENTER" in Sosua.




Submitted by: Ash R.
Destination: Succession Lake, Calhoun falls
About this photo: Off the bridge crossing into Calhoun falls SC.
Best deal found: No toll booths




Submitted by: Paul A.
Destination: Honey Moon Isl. State Park
About this photo: Voted "Best Beach" 2 years in a row. We call it a "staycation" destination. Only 5 bucks to get in and it's beeeeeuteeful white sand makes your feet feel great. My wife and I had our first date here 12 years ago.




Submitted by: TJ S.
Destination: Cancun
About this photo: Me and my parents relaxing in the beautiful water!!
Best deal found: Jewelry!!