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KB100
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09/07/2012 10:20:20
If you are having problems choosing a particular destination I would opt for a med cruise, we've done it twice now and would do it again, different destination every morning and so much to see and do, fantastic food and great facilities, never boring, absolutely loved it.
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saj0309
Posts 30
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09/07/2012 08:50:12
Holland - the whole of it.... and Amsterdam in particular 
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jamhind
Posts 220
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09/07/2012 07:30:47
Abaddon that happened to me in Manchester. I'm from Australia so I was wondering if that is normal in England lol.
Our favourite holidays have been to Barcelona and Tuscany. Both amazing places with lots to do, great food and lovely people.
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busybee2
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08/07/2012 23:41:10
laurelm wrote:
Fave: Indonesia - so much to explore, stunning temples, lush nature, friendly people, wide range of lovely guesthouses and lux resorts (I would only recommend avoiding the trains). I've only been to Java and Bali but am dying to return, and hopefully check out Sumatra as well.
Dream: Island-hop around Polynesia (massive fan of tiki/exotica kitsch); particularly interested in Moorea, as it's apparently one of the few islands where traditional Polynesian culture still survives.
a few years ago we did a round the world trip, unfortunately it started as a planned 6 week break but hols were not approved so we went for 3 weeks, we basicially went to usa and then over to the french polynesia.... did island hopping, bora bora moorea tahiti then onto cook island and rarotonga.... cook islands were really nice..... 18 planes in 3 weeks.
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andreasmullet
Posts 206
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08/07/2012 23:31:36
Of places I've been Hoi An Vietnam and the Canadian Rockies (anywhere, Jasper, Banff, Fairmount, Whistler... anywhere in the Rockies) top my list. Both so different, yet both so amazing.
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Abaddon
Posts 210
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08/07/2012 23:11:25
If I had to pick just one I would say Japan (particularly Tokyo). I just love it there. It is crazy how much yummy food you will see while there and then the people are so tiny! My friends, family, and I always wonder how they don't get fat... but I guess they don't eat everything they see in one day like we do LOL . I have been fortunate enough not to gain weight despite the amount of food I eat because we walk so much since we don't rent a car when we visit there.
One funny experience I had in Tokyo was buying a bra. The sales woman just walked right in my dressing room and put her hands in my bra and adjusted my breasts... I was so shocked by first her just entering but I just thought that it must be normal there. Then as she was telling me to see if everything is right and put her hands toward me I thought she was just going to maybe pull and tug at the bra. I was in shock but I guess that is normal. I wonder if they would do it to a non-Japanese speaking foreigner though.. I speak Japanese so she might have expected it to be ok with me.
Seoul has been one place I want to visit but seeing what has been said here now I am not so sure... I might scratch that off my list...
edited by Abaddon on 08/07/2012
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GutenMorgen
Posts 239
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08/07/2012 19:47:27
flydiver11 wrote: Yeh, no offence to the Koreans, but it wouldn't be on the top of my list to go back to either. To many other fab destinations in Asia. Forgot about Vietnam on my list... Lovely
So, what wasn't too nice about it?
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flydiver11
Posts 497
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08/07/2012 19:43:07
Yeh, no offence to the Koreans, but it wouldn't be on the top of my list to go back to either. To many other fab destinations in Asia. Forgot about Vietnam on my list... Lovely
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GutenMorgen
Posts 239
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08/07/2012 18:44:25
Asti wrote: SeaofLove wrote:
Florence, Italy is top of my list. Stunning views, great food, and a very friendly vibe. Venture out of the city and hike the Cinque Terre, and then a gorgeous seafood dinner at Manarola or RioMaggiore. I'm aching to go back again, DH and I travel heaps but it is one of our favourite vacation spots.
Dream destination would be Seoul, Korea. Mostly because of the yummy food =) Seoul? Lol! Better to just go to a good Korean restaurant than go to Seoul. Trust me,your not missing anything.
Why?
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Asti
Posts 1077
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08/07/2012 18:33:34
SeaofLove wrote:
Florence, Italy is top of my list. Stunning views, great food, and a very friendly vibe. Venture out of the city and hike the Cinque Terre, and then a gorgeous seafood dinner at Manarola or RioMaggiore. I'm aching to go back again, DH and I travel heaps but it is one of our favourite vacation spots.
Dream destination would be Seoul, Korea. Mostly because of the yummy food =)
Seoul? Lol! Better to just go to a good Korean restaurant than go to Seoul. Trust me,your not missing anything.
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hilsbils
Posts 1778
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08/07/2012 17:24:50
SeaofLove wrote:
Florence, Italy is top of my list. Stunning views, great food, and a very friendly vibe. Venture out of the city and hike the Cinque Terre, and then a gorgeous seafood dinner at Manarola or RioMaggiore. I'm aching to go back again, DH and I travel heaps but it is one of our favourite vacation spots.
Dream destination would be Seoul, Korea. Mostly because of the yummy food =)
Love Florence too but wow, would never have put Seoul on my list of places to visit. Japan yes, Korea, no but Im intrigued now. Thanks
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suze63
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08/07/2012 16:47:48
Reubens and Le Quartier in Franshoek (staying at the Plumwood Inn), Jacis Tree Lodge in Mandikwe and Cape Town (had to move to a very mediocre Protea President becasue of an emergency, although more than amply compensated by the arrival of the Italian rugby team also staying there).....this was an amazing holiday (but by way of a warning...expect to put on a shed load of weight!)
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SeaofLove
Posts 377
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08/07/2012 16:47:10
Florence, Italy is top of my list. Stunning views, great food, and a very friendly vibe. Venture out of the city and hike the Cinque Terre, and then a gorgeous seafood dinner at Manarola or RioMaggiore. I'm aching to go back again, DH and I travel heaps but it is one of our favourite vacation spots.
Dream destination would be Seoul, Korea. Mostly because of the yummy food =)
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hilsbils
Posts 1778
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08/07/2012 16:42:57
PerkyPiglet wrote: hilsbils wrote: Im a bit biased as Cape Town is my city and Franshoek near CT maybe my favourite place in the world. Nice, I'm going there in three weeks Try Tokara restaurant nestled up in the Franshoek mountains for amazing food and views....Buuuuut PP, its a bad time to visit the Cape as its notoriously wet and brr in the winter. It can be like Ireland in July and August - green and rainy. There isnt much central heating to pack plenty of fleeces for evenings and outdoor activities.
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PerkyPiglet
Posts 329
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08/07/2012 16:27:36
Las Vegas, Cape Cod, Bali and Borocay - yes, I totally do not have a "type" of holiday that I enjoy! Being with my husband is the common denominator.
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PerkyPiglet
Posts 329
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08/07/2012 16:26:10
hilsbils wrote: Im a bit biased as Cape Town is my city and Franshoek near CT maybe my favourite place in the world. Nice, I'm going there in three weeks
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Plain-Jane
Posts 541
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08/07/2012 13:04:23
For romance - venice.
Beach holiday - Thailand (phuket, koh samui, phi phi island)
Historical - Egypt (for the ancient sites alone. The destination on its own I found not too enjoyable or relaxing - aside from sharm)
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kelly1814
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08/07/2012 12:27:23
i LOVED syria too. terribly sad what's happening there now.
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Moneybag
Posts 51
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08/07/2012 11:05:16
Wasini Island..Kenya an absolute paradise!
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laurelm
Posts 313
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07/07/2012 16:16:19
Fave: Indonesia - so much to explore, stunning temples, lush nature, friendly people, wide range of lovely guesthouses and lux resorts (I would only recommend avoiding the trains). I've only been to Java and Bali but am dying to return, and hopefully check out Sumatra as well.
Dream: Island-hop around Polynesia (massive fan of tiki/exotica kitsch); particularly interested in Moorea, as it's apparently one of the few islands where traditional Polynesian culture still survives.
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Green-ish
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07/07/2012 15:42:59
Lynett84 wrote:
OMG!! Now this is more confusing.. DH asked me to decide, where we should go for vacations this year, and now.. .. .. thinking!
What do you like to do on your holidays? What climate will you be looking for? How much time to you have? Would you prefer to settle in one spot or travel around?
We'll find the perfect spot for you! 
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Hugsys
Posts 618
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07/07/2012 15:28:08
Italy: Rome and Lake Como and
Maldives: Any Island its beautiful!
NYC: Awesome city to explore
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Appletiser
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07/07/2012 15:18:51
Cape Town is my fave...but Im bias 
I also enjoyed Langkawi.
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Lynett84
Posts 225
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07/07/2012 14:41:58
OMG!! Now this is more confusing.. DH asked me to decide, where we should go for vacations this year, and now.. .. .. thinking!
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summer breeze
Posts 408
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07/07/2012 13:01:36
Antarctica (great scenery)
Rio de Janeiro (carnival is amazing)
Hoi An, Vietnam (lovely relaxing place)
Luang Prabang, Laos (loved watching the monks in the morning collecting almes)
Borneo (love orangutans)
Dreaming of Bhutan.....
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aline_jlt
Posts 900
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07/07/2012 11:17:19
My Fav are :
The Maldives -relaxing and beach.
Switzerland -winter sport and Hiking
Italy - best mix of culture and food
Dream visit to - Vienna - Tokyo
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Asti
Posts 1077
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07/07/2012 10:54:59
My top five:
Cancun,Mexico
Cape Town,South Africa
Maui,Hawaii
Boracay,Philippines
Phuket, Thailand
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Bird
Posts 1360
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07/07/2012 10:32:14
Love the Maldives for luxury but boring after a week.
Australia has the best beaches, stunning! Also Indonesia for beaches and culture and just so scenic.
Loved our South Africa holiday.
Also love Tuscany!
edited by Bird on 07/07/2012
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Pamya
Posts 664
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07/07/2012 09:53:37
The Maldives -for the best beach.
Switzerland -for skiing and the beautiful scenery.
Vienna -for culture and great food.
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Pamya
Posts 664
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07/07/2012 09:53:35
The Maldives -for the best beach.
Switzerland -for skiing and the beautiful scenery.
Vienna -for culture and great food.
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