Have you entered our #HTSummerStoryWin contest? The winner will receive a $2,500 travel gift card to spend on the vacay of her dreams AND a feature on the site! Every week, we’re picking four semi finalists whose summer plans have touched us, inspired us or made us LOL.
Chelsey from Whitby
SDTC: What do you do for work? For fun?
C: I work with kids and youth in the community and I absolutely have fun doing that. For fun, I love reading or getting in a really good workout.
SDTC:If you won the grand prize (a $2,500 travel gift card!!!), where would you go and why?
C: If I was lucky enough to win the $2500 gift card, I would go to Costa Rica. I love adventure, culture, amazing weather and trying something new. I’d want to try zip lining across the canopy tree tops, explore the Venado Caverns, soak in the natural hot springs and climb the volcanic mountains. I want to relax on the beach, try new foods and enjoy the company of my lucky companion.
SDTC: What’s your favourite way to spend a scorching summer day?
C: In my backyard, lounging in the sun with a refreshing glass of sangria!
SDTC: One summer beauty essential you can’t live without is…
C: Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch! I go through about 5 bottles each summer. I adore the exotic smell and the glitter on my skin.
SDTC: What trend are you most looking forward to rocking this summer?
C: Comfortable yet breezy linen pants; perfect for lounging on a summer night!
Elizabeth from Kitchener
SDTC: What do you do for work? For fun?
E: Currently I work as a Marketing Communications Coordinator for an automation company in Cambridge, and I also manage the North American Circus Competition’s brand, which is a lot of fun! In my spare time I am a volunteer for the Kitchener-Waterloo bookcycle and run a geek website dedicated to all sorts of Canadian-specific events. I like to do anything crafty from baking, to making jewelry and crocheting. I really enjoy a good book and a glass of wine when I can get away long enough to do both.
SDTC: If you won the grand prize (a $2,500 travel gift card!!!), where would you go and why?
E: I would put it towards a trip to the Caribbean for me, my fiance, Steve, and his parents. My fiance’s parents are in their 60’s and have never left Ontario. It’s their dream to take a trip down south, but they have never been able to afford it. We would love to be able to help them achieve that and be able to spend some quality time with them.
SDTC: What’s your favourite way to spend a scorching summer day?
E: I love being outdoors on scorching summer days, whether it’s at the beach cooling off, or sitting under a tree with a book in hand. As long as I’m outside and can feel the sun in my face and the wind in my hair, I’m the happiest I can be.
SDTC: One summer beauty essential you can’t live without is…
E: Suntan lotion! I’m very pale and burn extremely easily. I carry a travel-sized bottle with me at all times in case the need arises.
SDTC: What trend are you most looking forward to rocking this summer?
E: I’m really excited to see the nautical theme make a comeback, With the current minimal makeup trend alongside the slicked back ponytail style, I’m going to be rocking it all throughout summer!
Rebecca Roberts from Calgary
SDTC: What do you do for work? For fun?
R: I own a cat sitting business. It’s the purrrrfect job for a crazy cat lady like me! MEOW! For fun, I love the outdoors: cycling, hiking, fishing, and beach combing; I love it all!
SDTC: If you won the grand prize (a $2,500 travel gift card!!!), where would you go and why?
R: This one is a no brainer for me, I’d go to Cancun, Mexico! Something about the tropical blue waters mesmerizes me. Also the nightlife in Cancun is hopping!
SDTC: What’s your favourite way to spend a scorching summer day?
R: To find a nice spot on the river, go for a swim, and have a picnic with great company!
SDTC: One summer beauty essential you can’t live without is…
R: SPF 30-45 Sunscreen; it’s so important to protect your skin!
SDTC: What trend are you most looking forward to rocking this summer?
R: I’m SO looking forward to NEONS! For me, the brighter the better. Bold and bright is where it’s at!
Haven’t entered yet? Get on it, girl! All you gotta do is share your summer plans with us on Twitter by posting a pic and tagging @Shedoesthecity and @HTropic_CA with hashtag #HTSummerStoryWin.
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