Vacation Ideas

sportchampps

Senior Member

7,527 posts
Wed, Sep 17, 2025 12:42 AM

We are trying to decide where to take our next vacation. Where are your favorite spots you have been in the US and outside the US. 


Mine:

 Vegas (I could go for a week about every 3 months and love it each time) 

Greece or Costa Rica both were great to hard to choose. I loved our Airbnb in Costa Rica and the food and natural beauty in Greece was amazing.


My Wife’s:

Breckenridge- combo of shopping and skiing 

Greece 

kizer permanente

Senior Member

1,309 posts
Wed, Sep 17, 2025 10:19 AM

Isle of Palms (Wild Dunes specifically) outside of Charleston was one of our favorites. Loved the resort and the city of Charleston is fantastic. Jealous of  iclfan2 for getting to live there. 

iclfan2

Reppin' the 330/216/843

9,465 posts
Wed, Sep 17, 2025 10:59 AM

Outside of the US is Italy. Florence is probably my favorite of all European cities I have been to, and would love to be able to see more of the country. 


Inside the US, I’m not really sure. There isn’t one spot I can think of that I’d like to go back to numerous times. Now that my kids are older (6 and 7) I need to find some new places to visit. Driveable, I’ve liked the Asheville area, Hilton Head, and Savannah (though very similar to where I already live). 

Automatik

Senior Member

15,737 posts
Wed, Sep 17, 2025 12:44 PM

International: 

Spain, all of it, but Mallorca is my fav.

Mexico, Riviera Maya area is always a great, but highly depends on the season. Isla Mujeres is my go to for best beach.


US:

Always go back to Miami.

Had a good time in Siesta Key, I'd like to go back there again

Moab, Utah

Anywhere in the Rocky Mountains, summer there is underrated IMO. 



I have a multi week trip upcoming. Mexico City then Buenos Aires.

sportchampps

Senior Member

7,527 posts
Wed, Sep 17, 2025 1:21 PM
Automatik wrote:

International: 

Spain, all of it, but Mallorca is my fav.

Mexico, Riviera Maya area is always a great, but highly depends on the season. Isla Mujeres is my go to for best beach.


US:

Always go back to Miami.

Had a good time in Siesta Key, I'd like to go back there again

Moab, Utah

Anywhere in the Rocky Mountains, summer there is underrated IMO. 



I have a multi week trip upcoming. Mexico City then Buenos Aires.

I have a friend who raves about Mexico City

Automatik

Senior Member

15,737 posts
Wed, Sep 17, 2025 1:28 PM

I'm hyped, one of the best food cities on the planet. I leave in 2 weeks and I've hardly researched. I need to get on it.

Laley23

GOAT

33,369 posts
Wed, Sep 17, 2025 2:07 PM

Most places I have gone internationally, I do not want to go back due to wanting to see so much more of the world. But there are a few spots. US, similar, but since its cheaper, more willing to return places.


US (would return):

  • Sedona, AZ
  • Carmel, CA (anywhere along that stretch, really)
  • I'll second Rocky Mountains/Breckenridge + Moab
  • San Antonio during a big event
  • Charlestown
  • Northern Michigan
  • New Orleans (best during an event)
  • Maine
  • Gulfside of Florida (lots of places)


US (one time):

  • Grand Canyon
  • Seattle-Tacoma area
  • Outer Banks
  • Black Hills/Mt. Rushmore
  • Alaska (due to price)
  • Asheville/Biltmore
  • Santa Fe/Albuquerque 
  • Puerto Rico


International (would return):

  • Paris, France
  • London/England countryside
  • Marseille/South of France
  • Queenstown, New Zealand
  • All of Italy outside of Milan
  • Grand Cayman Island
  • Ireland (was there for work, need to go back with more time)
  • Monaco


International (one time):

  • Colmar (France)
  • Sydney/Barrier Reef/Cairns, Australia
  • New Zealand (outside of Queenstown)
  • Milan, Italy
  • Machu Picchu 
  • Galapagos
  • Anywhere Peru
  • Anywhere Ecuador 
  • Cuba
  • Bahamas
  • US/British Virgin Islands
  • Bora Bora
  • Thailand
  • Barbados
  • Turks and Caicos 
  • Andorra