Holiday Destinations
Posted by: Gregg
24th Oct 2022 10:44am
Now life is getting back to normal, and we can spread our wings and travel again. Where is the best destinations you have been to, or plan on going in the next year? I have always wanted to go to Alaska so doing a cruise next year to Vancouver and then a 7-night cruise around Alaska.
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SamP78
My favourite place to go is Germany. I am hoping to do Fiji or Hawaii soon 🤞
cat
I would love to go to Fiji with my family next year.
Caitlin31982857
The best destination I have been to is Switzerland, more specifically Lucerne.
I am planning on going to Japan next year to ski.
Anonymous
Germany is the place ild like to visit late next year!
Albert3258
I like to visit indosian
Yvette3258
I love Japan. The seafood there is delicious and scenery is beautiful. It is quite quiet and neat there. Few people will speak in public transportation. Everyone is so polite.
Sri Sharanya32309396
Dreaming of travelling Tasmania and Hobart.
Monica Mac
How amazing will that be! I, too, have always wanted to go to Alaska (and Canada). Have a great time :)
Anne3255
Cruising is a way to relax.You can do as much as you want or nothing.Your accommodation and meals are paid for.
lightning1955
I would love to travel all over Tasmania
cat
Tasmania is a beautiful state to visit. Lots to gmdo and see I recommend going.
Peter32263870
travel strangely for us is more domestic currently given the high costs of overseas travel.
Teegan
Vietnam is a destination we want to go back to, we went in 2019 right before Covid destroyed everyone’s plans. It was the most fantastic holiday so we are planning on going back next year. We are also looking at a cruise through Japan to celebrate my 40th birthday. Can’t wait to get back on a plane.
Ellessri
Next year is going to be the year of holidays for me, starting with Christmas in Canberra, a new years cruise, Vietnam in March and then a big europe trip in June and then possibly Cairns in August
Ben32254052
I have always wanted to travel through Sth America down to the south and then take a cruise to Antarctica. I think travelling from the tropical climates of Brazil and Columbia and making my way down to the South Pole would be an amazing experience.
ChloeB
You should definitely make time to visit Finland. I went on a family trip to England, Germany and Finland for the Christmas holidays. We spent Christmas in a wooden cabin with a fireplace, visited Santa's village, went to the Christmas markets and even went dogsledding. It was a magical experience, and so much fun especially if you have little ones.
Monica Mac
I don't have little ones anymore, but I would still like to visit Santa's Village :) Sounds amazing!!!
BCafeS15
I visited Malta and Portugal for the first time flowing end of lock down. Everybody should go at least once. Amazing.
Deb61
Getting back into cruising. Did our first cruise and loved it so had two more booked, then Covid hit, cruises cancelled. Did one in April around the Pacific Islands, have another coming up end November to New Zealand. Have two booked for 2024, fingers crossed nothing happens and they go ahead.
Judelola
I travelled to Japan for 3 weeks in May 23. Absolutely loved Japan. Everyone was super helpful. Would go back again.
I have a trip to Vietnam booked for next year and a Christmas cruise booked to Tasmania this year.
LAVENDERLADYOZ
Not long back from a week on the Sunshine Coast which was warm & relaxing. Would love to return to Singapore and interested to see Tokyo too.
Macko
Anywhere that is SAFE and within my price range. I have a large list
Marlie
would love to visit Norway
logilnk2
I really enjoyed a trip to Mexico. I spent just on a week there. The weather was great most is the time. There was only a small amount of rain.
wilsob
cant wait to get back to my favourite beach and golf resort in thailand
hispania
I have spent this year taking in those iconic Australian destinations I have always intended to go to but was tempted away from by overseas destinations. How glad I am that I have finally experienced Uluru and Kata Tjuta, Mona in Hobart and the Daintree.
Macko
Any place that I have not been to before. Have just booked a trip to Samoa as it seems like a very laid-back place with a lot to see
cupcake40au
I would love to travel more overseas. I have a cruise booked next year for 14 days .. to Norfolk Island (bucket list tick) and Fiji, Suva, L'autoka, Noumea.
Generator
I’m off to France to cruise on the Danube river.
I paid for this holiday before covid & it got cancelled twice.
I’m finally going after a long four year wait.
jennypf
We need to really review how travel happens. We are killing travel destinations with our love of them. Back from 2 months in Canada - wildfires pretty much everywhere. Hoards of tourists in the Rockies - buses spewing diesel particulate, too many feet trampling nature, the rubbish, the consumerism………ironic I know as I was part of the problem.
There were too many tourists and the landscapes are getting crushed, the animals surrounded by badly behaved humans, the rubbish, the toilet paper with the detritus it comes with. It made me realise that travel was becoming just another form of consumerism.
Destinations in demand need to control visitor numbers or areas of natural beauty are just going to turn into grimy nature theme parks.
I don’t have any answers to how to do it, but conversations need to start.
Rojan3255
I've been enchanted by Iceland's natural beauty in the past. For next year, I'm aiming for the Amalfi Coast in Italy, a blend of coastal charm, gourmet delights, and history. Here's to exciting adventures ahead!
Ellie32290128
Ohh I would want to travel to Europe
jabba
We were lucky enough to do that trip, it was sensational enjoy !!
Natasa
Japan is one of my favourites! Super clean, safe and easy to get around. Plus it's different enough to be exciting and have a bit of a culture shock.
gobbytart
I've visited many spectacular places in my life. I cannot think of a holiday I haven't enjoyed. I think Antarctica is probably the most spectacular. I have been to the Peninsula twice and to the Ross Sea once. I am heading back there this year but round to the Weddell Sea to see the Emperor penguin chicks.
I enjoy small ship expeditions to remote places. One trip was sailing up the middle of the South Atlantic calling in at various remote volcanic islands including Tristan da Cunha, St Helena and Ascension Islands
Taumoor Ababakar
In future i want to visit northern Australia to spend my vication with my family member for the enjoymemt.
El
Not long back from Egypt, Jordan & Turkey, amazing trip which we were supposed to take in 2020 but had to postpone. Would love to travel to lots of places and as we aren't getting any younger need to get going.
shushu
I travelled to San Francisco. Went on the hop and off bus and managed to see San Francisco in a 2hour period.
PGS
As much as I'd like to go back to Europe, I think most of mine for a while will be here or Asia.
hispania
I have started travelling to those places in Australia I always meant to go to and didn’t get there -Uluṟu, Mona, Daintree, Kimberleys, Wilpena Pound, Eyre Peninsula, SA Riverland
Emerald
New Zealand, went on a cruise at wrong time but still enjoyed myself, would go again in summer if I could
mae
Definitely do it. We’ve done something like this and was wonderful. We went with Scenic we did the Rocky Mountaineer stayed in great locations and the inside passage to Alaska on the Holland America cruise ship.
margcafe
Hi Mae going in 3 weeks to Canada and doing the Alaska, Rockies and so on can't wait, we should have done this trip in 2021 when it was cancelled.
capfantastic
By the way the date you posted this is my birthday, 24th October, born at 10 minutes past 10, which is very close, but no cigar!
capfantastic
I have always wanted to visit Greece and see all those houses cobbled into the side of the mountain. I can’t help but wonder what would happen if there was an Earthquake. Wondering about them doesn’t cause them thank goodness.
margaretjulia
My husband and I cruised from Hamburg to Spitsbergen (Longbean) Norway a few years ago. It was magical and we were closer to the Artic Circle than the distance between Adelaide and Sydney. The fiords were breathtaking and needing a rifle to protect from polar beers if leaving the small town limits was also breathtaking. Would love to repeat the experience.
wezo
have done that,what a great experience,ice glaciers everywhere,whales following us,stop in Junoe,a wild west town,well worth the travel time to get there
betty
New Zealand cruising twice,just loved it people scenery and Singapore also beautiful,but not planning future travel,I lost my husband last year and now staying home.
margaretjulia
Great that you have nice memories of your New Zealand trips. It is another special place. Stay strong
monicag8
I just came back from the Gold Coast, very nice weather and the tourist spots clean and inviting. I had to cancel my trip to Melbourne so I have credit for a plane trip.
khal123
Hard to decide and getting better deals
pauldaw
I don't think we are getting back to normal nor will we ever. I am planning a trip to Surfers Paradise Queensland for our 50th Wedding Anniversary.
Emerald
Just came back from a cruise to New Zealand in March, wrong time of year but enjoyed myself.... only disappointment is I came home with the Flu
leafyleaf
Life is not getting back to Normal.
PGS
My 'normal' is similar to organised chaos - hasn't changed much.
Mal
I just returned from London and am planning to go to the US in September. I'm also going interstate next month and I cannot wait!
Brittany 32382508
My partner and I currently have 1 month trip booked around Europe (who wouldn't be up for going away to Europe) in 2 months. The ideal time at the peak of European Summer with friends and endless eating. With the days flying by I will be on the flight in no time.
Magbags
I would love to go to Canada, I am planning on going after school is all finished. I might travel alone or with friends that would be interested. My plan is to work in the snow mountains there and spend the season snowboarding and skiing.
Bilge
That sounds awesome Magbags.
Razorfish
I would love to go to Fiji - or any pacific island to be honest. Warm water and lots of swimming and snorkelling etc.
PGS
I was going to Fiji about 2 decades back. Tried 3 times.
1st try: military coup. cancelled.
2nd try: military coup. cancelled.
3rd try: cyclone.
decided it was better for the Fijians if I didn't try again.