Scene Snaps

Scene Snaps: Readers’ Travels

By Sarasota Scene | 9:44 am

June 2022—This month, readers share their favorite trips both near and far

Ashlyn Spearman enjoys the poolside at the Balfour Hotel in Miami Beach

Jennifer Johnston captures a glimpse of gorgeous mountain view while enjoying refreshing craft beer and a taste of winter while hiking in Asheville, North Carolina on Thanksgiving weekend 2021.

Sarahina and Max enjoy a romantic getaway to the Oregon coast (Lincoln City). Sarahina notes, “The Westcoast beaches are so different and create such a lovely environment to be present with the ones you care about!”

Bob Neff ventures to Churchill, Manitoba, Canada to view Polar bears before they depart for winter feeding. While there, he experiences breathtaking Northern Lights.

Terri Klauber shoots with MarkIV 5D Cannon in Londolozi Private Game Reserve, South Africa, with a male Leopard in background. Terri Klauber shoots with MarkIV 5D Cannon in Londolozi Private Game Reserve, South Africa, with a male Leopard in background.

A journey of giraffe and baby elephant in Vumbura Plains in Botswana.

A helicopter view of Victoria Falls, a waterfall on the Zambezi River in South Africa in Zimbabwe. Victoria Falls is one of the Seven Wonders of Nature.

Delaire Graff Estate & Vineyards in Stellenbosch South Africa, a world-class destination for wine, art, cuisine and escape from the everyday.

Pictured here is the Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse and a view from Maynadier Cove, Crownsville, MD. Says Diane Little: “My husband and I are fortunate to be retired and visit our sons and their families in Virginia and Maryland a few times each year. Water and other nature are two of my favorite things to photograph. A fall morning or early sunset seems to promise the best colors.”

Magen Pusateri and husband Anthony visit Washington State in June of 2021. Some highlights of the trip were hiking at Mt. Rainier National Park, going to the Space Needle, Gasworks Park, Chateau St. Michelle and Snoqualmie falls. Says Megan, “We loved it so much, we are going back next week!”

Angelo and Sterling Jasa-Phillips honeymoon to the island of Guam (where Angelo grew up) and to parts of Southeast Asia (Singapore, Malaysia, and Bali).

“Our family ski trip to North Carolina (pictured here in Cataloochee). It was my daughter Sienna’s first ski trip and she rocked it with her fearless attitude!” Submitted by Veronica Thames.

Harriet Thompson in the Cu Chi Tunnels on her recent trip to Vietnam.

Rachel Denton relaxing in the Blue Ridge mountains in Georgia.

Cynlago gets nostalgic at Shelborne South Beach.

Cami Gomez honeymoons at The Marker Key West Harbor Resort.

Not far from home, Thomas Cronin snaps a shot of this baby manatee while visiting parents in Lido Shores.

Michelle Crabtree wanders across the globe sharing recent trips to UT canyons, Mykonos, Greece and Galapagos Islands.

Local influencer and aspiring food critic Regan Dunnick makes a friend in Cannon Bay, Oregon. After enjoying some local craft beer and photo-worthy cuisine, he struck a pose next to the famous sailor sculpture.