We have shared our love for travel with you, through our images and videos. Now, we are giving you a chance to share your travel memories with others across our social media platforms and our website.

How to Enter:

1. Email your photo to turtleyawesometravel@gmail.com.
2. Subject Line: “Fall Photo Contest 2023”
3. Submissions must be received no later than December 20, 2023.
4. See Contest Rules for details.
5. Submitted photos can be viewed on our website: https://turtleyawesometravel.com.
6. Contest is limited to one photo per individual.

Contest Rules:

1. Photos submitted must have been taken within the past two years.
2. A brief description, to include the date and destination, of the photo is required.
3. Photos from land, air or cruise are welcomed.
4. Photos can be of scenery, wildlife, iconic landmarks, culture, food experience, or destination.
5. Winners will receive a $100 Southwest Gift Card and a $100 eGift Card from L’aube Boutique, to shop for some fun fashion and travel gifts (shipping is included).
6. The winner will be announced on December 27, 2023.

From all of us at Turtle-y Awesome Travel, LLC, good luck and thank you for your participation!

Costa Rica

Here is my photo that I took of a sloth on June 22, 2023, in Manuel Antonio Park in Costa Rica. I was on a walking tour when I found this beautiful creature. I took the photo by putting binoculars to my phone camera since I didn’t have it with me. I was able to capture it sleeping peacefully, my goal with the photo was to capture the essence of this beautiful country through its wildlife. Hope you guys enjoy the photo as much as I do. – VLD

Mexico

“Don Ernesto, a humble & self taught painter from the vibrant streets of Mexico.”

Date: June 26, 2023
Destination: Acambaro, Guanajuato, Mexico

As I was walking down the cobble & vibrant streets of Mexico, there was an old man painting quietly and humbly. The day was hot & humid, however he didn’t seem to mind the heat at all. It appeared he had traveled back in time through his paintbrush. Mesmerized by the exquisite art that was in front of me, I couldn’t help but strike up a conversation with him.

I began to ask him about his art, passions and his story. Don Ernesto, a humble & self taught painter, was only 12 when he first grabbed a paintbrush in the streets of Acambaro, Go. Since then, not a day has gone by without a paintbrush in his hand. They often asked him if he went to art school to learn all the astounding skills he knows. However he smiles and says, “all I know has been given to me as a gift from God.” He admits that pursuing his artistic dreams hasn’t been easy. After all, Mexico doesn’t offer the support & resources he needs to make a sustainable income as an artist. However, he has faith God will provide for him and allow him to keep creating art.

Meeting Don Ernesto yesterday changed my life. It reminded me that when God gives us a gift, we must share it with the world. our age, gender, race shouldn’t stop us from pursuing our dreams. If we trust, God will take care of us in imaginable ways. – LL

Hawaii

Taken on 12/12/23 in Maui, Hawaii at the Marriott Ocean Club in Kaanapali. – KKW