What’s the BEST place you’ve ever been on holiday?

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First_Folly@reddit

Japan was my best, too. That's why I'm heading back there shortly. The people are friendly and helpful, the food is great and diverse, and there's so much to do and see that I literally didn't have enough time the first time I went.

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Optimal_Collection77@reddit

China before everyone had phones. It was bonkers. They hadn't seen many western people so they kept coming up to us amazed how tall we were.

I went back recently, and it was like going to the future. They've built and developed so much in 20 odd years

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Moeen_Ali@reddit

I saw a YouTube comment of all things from a man who first went to China in 1978 and has been back a few times up to the present day. He said it was like he had been able to see 150 years of a country's history in just 50. I found it very thought provoking.

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Optimal_Collection77@reddit

Honestly it's incredible. Its amazing how many people would have been lifted out of poor conditions (maybe not poverty) as a result

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thedudeabides-12@reddit

I lived there for 7 years and it's amazing how much it changed in that time.. You could leave your hometown and go on holiday and buy the time you got back there would be new buildings, bridges and so on completed..a really lovely place to live in, visit or experience..

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Not_A_Toaster_0000@reddit

There seem to be new metro lines and stations every time I visit. Which is wonderful, but also kind of depressing

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Optimal_Collection77@reddit

Totally. Dubai was like this 15 years ago. I was in HK and Shenzhen last November and it's honestly astonishing. Not just building but nice architecture with amazing technology.

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Plenty_Rabbit2074@reddit

China is incredible. The infrastructure, history and food are all some of the best I've ever experienced

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5unzoo@reddit

China has rapidly advanced and developed more than the media has portrayed in the last decade.

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apeliott@reddit

Australia was so good that I quit my job as soon as I got home then flew back out to live there.

I then flew to Japan, arrived as a tourist, and basically never left.

Cyprus was also nice. Corfu was a close second. I also enjoyed the USA but I was young and spent most of the time in Disneyland and Wet and Wild.

Germany was good as well but we went in winter so it was painfully cold outside.

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Sorbicol@reddit

All the American subreddits will tell you that living and working in Japan as a foreigner is a terrible, terrible experience.

I take it that's some distance from the truth?

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Moeen_Ali@reddit

Tbh I absolutely loved Japan and it was easily my favourite holiday but some of the poor sods you'd see going home on the Tokyo metro at 11pm after a day at the office looked absolutely exhausted. That said, surely people working in warehouses, cafes and other normal jobs don't put in wild hours.

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apeliott@reddit

I'm not American but my experience has been great.

I know that for a lot of people it's pretty shit. Especially Americans. Most come over and work for "black" companies.

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Follow_The_Lore@reddit

Nah this is definitely true. Also a very xenophobic country.

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No_Doubt_About_That@reddit

Alsace Region in France.

Or Venice in the off-season. Has a unique vibe at night in particular.

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chriss234@reddit

Really loved California, beautiful place and so much to do. We spent 2 weeks for our honeymoon. Joshua Tree being the highlight. In an ideal world, I would retire there.

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GuybrushFunkwood@reddit

First time I went to the Caribbean (St.Lucia) it wasn’t so much the place, which to be clear is breathtakingly beautiful, it was the fact I’m a HUGE Monkey Island fan and growing up in a shitty council estate I never imagined I’d ever see the Caribbean

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Acubeofdurp@reddit

My eyes popped out when I read monkey island, now I want to go st Lucia 😫

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sebbyspoons@reddit

Username checks out

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PsychologicalRip7169@reddit

California. Japan was my worst holiday, things don't always go to plan.

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Independent-Elk4160@reddit

Patagonia, Japan, Brazil, Peru, Nepal

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sejer@reddit

Peru and Rhodes

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Long-Phone-127@reddit

Scotland

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ComprehensiveFee8404@reddit

Loved Barcelona earlier this year. Otherwise, you can never go wrong in the south of France. Normandy was also fantastic if you're into history!

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Few_Coyote6408@reddit

Probably a cruise around Hawaii from LA!

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Ok_Noise5166@reddit

Japan

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Hookton@reddit

Budapest.

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Alas_boris@reddit

Hello Mr Ezra

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Hookton@reddit

Mr Ezra? Didn't he sing about Bucharest?

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Logical_Yogurt5146@reddit

Malta!! Beautiful weather, beautiful scenery, so much to do and doesn’t cost a lot. You can have a really good holiday and pack loads in on a budget. Get a rental car to easily explore the mainland and Gozo

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SluppyMcPuppy@reddit

As someone who spends half of the year in Malta (perks of having a Maltese partner) I couldn't agree more! Plus the food is STUNNING

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jonathing@reddit

An apartment about ½ a mile inland on Ibiza about 20 years ago. Cheap, quiet and pretty. We could walk to the beach or we could go into the woods near the accommodation. Possibly the most restful and relaxing holiday I've been on

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BuxeyJones@reddit

Brazil, Bulgaria, Thailand

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petiweb5@reddit

Iceland (the country, I have to add) Loved it, amazing experience.

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analogueamos@reddit

What time of year did you go? I'm thinking of a trip in July but realise this isn't perhaps the best season

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petiweb5@reddit

I went in November. It's beautiful in every season, and very different. There is a table in VisitingIceland sub about what you can see in the different months. You can't go wrong with either. Have fun!

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cheesewindow@reddit

July is a great time to go. You can get around the island with no issues and pretty much guaranteed to have no weather issues.

I’ve been in summer and winter and it’s a different experience. It’s great in the snow and ice but you see what’s under that in July.

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Vaniky@reddit

Same, expensive though!

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levezvosskinnyfists7@reddit

Iceland is the bollocks. 100% lives up to all the hype! I’m hoping to go for the 3rd time either this year or next.

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whyfruitflies@reddit

Came here to say this, so interesting, so many things to see. I've been twice and planning to go again.

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Voodoopulse@reddit

Maderia - beautiful island, lovely people amazing garlic bread

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Beginning-Poet-2991@reddit

Hahaha I love this. I want to know more about the bread.

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oli_ramsay@reddit

I've tasted it, it's the future!

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BritishGent_mlady@reddit

I too am keen to hear more about this bread

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SirLongShank@reddit

China

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ArcticNano@reddit

Vietnam was great. Chaotic but amazing food, friendly people, stunning scenery and unbelievably cheap

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Drath101@reddit

I'd love to do New Zealand again. Truly the most incredible place I've ever been by far

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-Po-Tay-Toes-@reddit

Agreed, I went for the Lord of the Rings stuff (which was absolutely worth it) but all of the other stuff was absolutely fantastic as well. Can't wait until I can get back.

They also have very good chocolate, I put on like a stone. Just don't bother ordering curry.

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Monbro1@reddit

Whittakers chocolate is almost perfect. And I agree to pass on the curry

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-Po-Tay-Toes-@reddit

I miss it so much. You can get it in the UK but the shops that have it don't seem to stock the best flavour Hokey Pokey.

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whucares000@reddit

I've only heard good things about New Zealand but what about the ppl? Are they good to you?

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Robzillor@reddit

I spent two months traveling across both islands and found the Kiwis to be the friendliest, most welcoming people I’ve encountered in all my travels—including in Canada and Fiji.

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bishibashi@reddit

I’ve always said I’d love to live in NZ if it was 2 hours from Europe. Australia was a great place to visit, stayed and worked about 6 months, but far too much macho bullshit for me to ever consider staying.

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Dunny2k@reddit

Finland/Norway during the winter. Absolutely stunning with snow up to your knees. Plus Northern Lights.

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garlicmayosquad@reddit

Even now, Lviv in Ukraine is the most beautiful city in Europe. Still ok to go to for a week, I was there for months last summer and will return this summer

João Pessoa and Recife in Brazil are both amazing, absolute paradise.

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ClydeB3@reddit

Tough to decide between Denmark and Norway.

I loved Copenhagen - it felt very safe (even alone at night), everyone was friendly, public transport was great.

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FoZzIbEaR@reddit

I'd recommend Copenhagen purely for the pastries alone.

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0hCrumbs@reddit

Australia was beautiful, spent six weeks driving around \ hiking, crashing in motels , the wildlife, long empty roads, deserted beaches, coast lines was really something to remember, spent a week driving around Tasmania also, didn’t really do any cities and everyone wet met was friendly and helpful along the way

Iceland in the winter was top tier also, definitely want to go back

Not really into cities but Amsterdam has a really nice vibe and feeling to the place, watch out for them bikes though

And for holidays here in UK, you really can’t beat Scotland, such amazing hiking and views, absolutely stunning place and great people also

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Hefty_Peanut@reddit

I liked my holiday to Naples, Pompeii, Capri, Sorrento and the Amalfi coast.

As a staycation I'm a sucker for north Wales too.

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oglop121@reddit

you know what? the best places i've been to have been with the people i love the most

nah just kidding. the philippines is my favourite place to visit

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Drwynyllo@reddit

Two weeks in Thailand and with brief excursions into Laos and Myanmar.

But it really helped that we were staying, and also did a week-long road trip, with friends who live there.

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luker1771@reddit

Vietnam

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Elegant_Hedgehog4059@reddit

China, followed by Japan

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Kpowell911@reddit

New York

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xPhilip@reddit

Butlins Minehead as a kid

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CptCaramack@reddit

More basic than others answers but my favourite country is Greece, I love Athens but my favourite islands that I've been to so far are Lesbos or Samos, chillest people on earth out there.

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bannanawaffle13@reddit

North Yorkshire moors, sun, sea, giant chocolate cannonballs and plenty of walking.

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DeirdreBarstool@reddit

I like different places for different reasons. Hong Kong/Macau for the food, nightlife, luxury hotels and amazing casinos. Taiwan for the lovely people and incredible night markets. Still dream about the food.

If I had to pick one place I’d have to say Iceland. I feel in love with it on my first visit and went back 7 times in 3 years to experience different areas in different seasons. I had never experienced such unspoilt wild nature in my life. The volcanos, northern lights, hot springs, waterfalls, glaciers.. everything. We did a super jeep tour in winter where the guide said ‘oh let’s do one more stop’. It was a hole in the ground with no signage and nobody and nothing for miles around except snow. It was the famous cave from Game of Thrones where Jon Snow had sex with Ygritte. Anywhere else it would have been chargeable with hundreds of people milling around and a gift shop.

Iceland is my happy place.

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punky63@reddit

Japan for me as well. It's so different, culturally, that i was always fascinated whether I went. I'm also a sucker for big cities, so Tokyo was a fantastic experience. It's the ultimate metropolis. I don't think I would ever get bored living there

On a sidenote, 7/11, familymart and Lawson's are amazing. If I happened to be walking past one of them I would nearly always go inside, sometimes for ramen or fried chicken, or just to have a look

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StayGlad6767@reddit

New Zealand South Island Japan Bergen and Norway Amsterdam China

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Bevtij@reddit

Alaska. Unbelievable scenery at every corner

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CodeToManagement@reddit

Maldives was amazing. Chilling out on a beach with a cocktail every day for 2 weeks. Warm enough to swim in the sea and you’re dry a few mins after getting out

All inclusive with amazing food for every meal

Best holiday I’ve ever had

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parkerauk@reddit

If I told you I would not be able to back. Lots of second best places . National Trust School House on the Helford river, Durga, Cornwal is a gem.

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WordsUnthought@reddit

Edinburgh and Barcelona are my two favourite cities that I've only ever been to as a tourist.

The most breathtaking experience I've had on holiday was the Great Barrier Reef.

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Dougthedon@reddit

Might be recency bias but Los Angeles last month was amazing, pretty much everything i hoped it would be

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pennymayj@reddit

The Dolomites or Switzerland, for the scenery

Beautiful lakes set amongst mountains, great walks and hikes, some really lovely towns to stay in - Thun in Switzerland in particular is a great place to stay, a river flows right through the centre so you can sit at the waters edge with an ice cream every evening. And staying in Thun you have the means to travel to Lake Oeschinensee and Lake Blausee, as well a Grindelwald to get the cable car up to Grindelwald First and either zip line or travel back down by mountain cart

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Coc0London@reddit

I agree with all of this 100 percent, the scenery is spectacular. My most favourite place on earth is Lauterbrunnen in Switzerland, then followed by the Dolomites in Italy, but overall Switzerland is my most favourite country in the world

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ChancePattern@reddit

I absolutely adored Armenia and Georgia. The history, food, people and scenery cannot be beaten. I understand things have changed a bit since the Russian invasion of Ukraine but would still love to go back for a holiday there

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zazabizarre@reddit

Peru! Jaw-droppingly beautiful, incredible hikes, great food, really interesting culture and history.

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Octoboy1@reddit

Kos in Greece. I emailed the hotel saying it was our honeymoon (it wasn't) and they gave us a free upgrade to the honeymoon suite. Private villa off the main site, private beach, pool, hot tub in the room. It was fucking rad

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Coc0London@reddit

Hahahaha that's amazing

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FitSolution2882@reddit

Athens and maybe Cyprus.

Absolutely fantastic both of them.

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sjw_7@reddit

If I could only ever go on one holiday again it would be to the Maldives. Went there for two weeks many years ago and it is an incredibly beautiful place.

We have always said we will go back one day but the cost is astonashing.

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Auzurabla@reddit

Porto, Portugal and Hawaii.

Portugal was a surprise to me because it's a bit under the radar (at least in my family they revere France as the best place in the world to visit). The food is phenomenal. Lots of hotels and air bb. Gorgeous architecture.

Hawaii is sublime, just like the pictures. I wanted to stay! Very expensive, though.

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Active-Strawberry-37@reddit

French Riviera. Sunshine, beautiful scenery, amazing places like St Tropez, Cannes and Monaco and some of the best food I’ve ever eaten.

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Romeo_Jordan@reddit

Peru, cycling over the Andes down into the Amazon. For the UK maybe Symonds Yat and around there.

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Chiccheshirechick@reddit

Nevis

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Head-Persimmon6182@reddit

Cruising around the Greek islands 👌

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One_Philosophy_6591@reddit

Chicago. An amazing city with so much to do and see, and eat.

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Beginning-Poet-2991@reddit

Symi island (got ferry from Rhodes). I only spent one day there as I was staying in Rhodes but would love to go back. It was amazing for snorkelling.

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Excellent_Vast_2434@reddit

Mauritius! most gorgeous, friendly and cultured paradise!

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buy_me_a_pint@reddit

Cuba was very interesting, we had three holidays in Cuba

Mexico, me and my parents went three times, and I fell in love with a Mexican female

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Cred9@reddit

Are you Jonny’s female?

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buy_me_a_pint@reddit

No, she fell in love with me first though

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rockdecasba@reddit

Toulouse is a fantastic city break

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ExactKey3472@reddit

Banff and Jasper in the Canadian Rockies. Nothing else comes close.

We picked up a rental car in Calgary and drove all the way through Banff National Park and on to Vancouver. Every single view felt like you'd wandered into a postcard, and having the car meant we could just stop whenever something caught our eye, which was constantly.

We spent the days hiking and exploring, and the evenings winding down with good food and a cold beer. The perfect balance.

The wildlife was something else too. Spotting a brown bear in the wild, from a very respectful distance, is something I'll never forget. You just don't get moments like that in many places.

We were also lucky with timing in ways we didn't realise at the time. We visited just before the devastating fire that hit Jasper, so we got to see it in all its glory. That adds a strange extra layer of gratitude looking back.

If you ever get the chance, go.

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carlovski99@reddit

We had a great holiday to Croatia, specifically Zadar a couple of years ago. Probably because didn't really have any expectations, i'd booked it purely based on somewhere different they flew to from nearby airport. Apartment i had booked with minimal research turned out great (I'd stay there again), organised stuff I booked was brilliant. Really good food (apart from the first night) and everyone was friendly and helpful. Croatia is beautiful too. GF was crying when we had to go home!

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stripeyfox2015@reddit

Slovenia is the answer

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daisymayfryup@reddit

We're Irish. Salzburg, Vienna, Munich, NYC, DC, and Rome are places that really got to us in the best ways. Loved NYC so much, we got married there. This year is our 20th anniversary and we would have loved to go back to NYC for it but no chance with the way things are in the US these days.

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speccynerd@reddit

I really like Prague. Ho Chi Minh city too.

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Glass_Minute4753@reddit

I really liked Argentina, but Brazil is a very close second.

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One-Relative-6856@reddit

Thailand Pattaya,what a place

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Strawberry_Spring@reddit

Pompei

The ancient city had been #1 on my bucket list since I was five and saw a photo in a book about volcanoes, so going as an adult was very special. Bit I didn't expect the modern town to be so lovely - drinking limoncello in the square at night is one of my favourite memories

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EngineeringCockney@reddit

In no particular order; Vietnam, Canada, Rome, San Marino & Andorra

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adhdontplz@reddit

The Brasov area of Romania is truly magical - seeing bears in the wild and rescued ones in the sanctuary nearby, hiking through beautiful mountains with crystal clear streams running through, surprisinfly gorgeoys weather - 20/23 degrees end of April - and a lovely medieval town with museums in the centre.

I also loved Malta, Ravenna and Florence and Glasgow.

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TheEnglishNorwegian@reddit

Honestly, Florida purely for the theme parks, weather and fun activities everywhere when I was a teenager, was a great trip, was out there for 3 weeks, had a holiday romance, had a few friends with me and we did all the parks. Too young to legally drink out there so we kept it light with just an occasional beer and honestly it was just a wonderful time.

As an adult, Japan, Hawaii and a road trip across Europe have all been highlights for me. However I'm looking forward to taking my kids to Disney when they are a bit older.

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WhiteDiamondK@reddit

I love Australia… so many different things to do, beach, adventure, cities…. There great food, music, nature.

For the ultimate in switch off and recharge, do The Maldives. Best sleep ever.

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the_splonge@reddit

Malaysian Borneo, Thailand, Bhutan, Hong Kong.

There’s wonder all over the world, sometimes we miss if if we’re there for the wrong reason

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LimesFruit@reddit

I’ve only been on one holiday abroad, but I will say Arizona was lovely. Went mid February so wasn’t too hot, but also wasn’t cold. For me though, it wasn’t necessarily the place that made it amazing, it was the people who I spent time with.

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Mr_Coastliner@reddit

I'd say Australia. Did 3 weeks there on a road trip across the East. Driving across the beach at Fraser island with Dingos everywhere then staying on the island in tents was cool, the lake in the middle was stunning.

South Africa very close IMO.

I've not been Japan yet to avoid the risk of not returning as I imagine that would take the top spot for me!

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Working_Bowl@reddit

For pure family fun and how much we all enjoyed ourselves - Florida.

Also had an amazing holiday to Brittany a few years ago. Beautiful, sandy beaches. Plus I just love France, so always a winner.

Lake Garda was also incredibly pretty.

I would love to go to China or Japan.

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coldbeers@reddit

I agree on Japan but staying in a game lodge in S Africa (Nelson Mandela’s retreat was on the reserve) was equally memorable.

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Mr_Coastliner@reddit

Did the same for Kruger, was awesome!

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Regular-Whereas-8053@reddit

Australia in at number 1, then Rhodes. That was the only holiday my daughter, son in law and grandchildren have come along and was just fab.

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thedudeabides-12@reddit

I've never been but if I could live anywhere in the world I'd choose Australia, the animals, surf, the beaches the outback, cricket, the weather..I mean sure it's full of Aussies but what can you do..

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apeliott@reddit

The casual racism was jarring but it was nice living over the road from a field full of wild kangaroos.

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Icy_Mixture1482@reddit

Taiwan, then Palau, then Malaysia.

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thewearisomeMachine@reddit

Armenia for me, but I have a special weakness for rolling grassy hills, ancient monasteries, Soviet-influenced West-Asian architecture and favourable exchange rates.

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Intrepid_Bearz@reddit

Edinburgh was gorgeous. Friendly people, beautiful scenery and amazing architecture. Bali was lovely. Also very friendly and fascinating culture.

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thedudeabides-12@reddit

Brazil (Natal and Rio)..been 3 times fcking love that place, the food, surf, people, party atmosphere, weather..they actually have a nightlife that exists probably the most 24 hour city I've ever visited was Rio.. Saying that I did visit all those times in my younger days and although I'd still love to go I certainly wouldn't be doing any partying.. My new favourite place is Barbados, surf, weather, calm, quiet and it's only an 8 hour or so flight which is not too bad.. special mention to Shenzhen as well that place it's so fcking cool..

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OldAdhesiveness570@reddit

About 20 years ago some friends of mine went travelling for a year, they were going all over. The first stop was Brazil and they loved it so much they never left.

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thedudeabides-12@reddit

I've never been but if I could live anywhere in the world I'd choose Australia, the animals, surf, the beaches the outback, cricket, the weather..I mean sure it's full of Aussies but what can you do..

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Superb-Avocado-8131@reddit

Cape verde - boa vista island

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Bruce_PAWGtrotter@reddit

I've been pretty lucky to travel to a lot of places and it's Japan for me, too. Absolutely no contest.

My second favourite holiday was actually Spain. The north, across Asturias, Cantabria and the Basque region.

I really liked Singapore for similar reasons to Japan but was only there about 24 hours. Would like to go back.

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FletchLives99@reddit

I've had some great holidays in Indonesia.

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