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If you could only holiday in one country for the rest of your life, where would you choose?

157 replies

ThreeStar · 14/01/2025 14:10

I would choose Japan because I have Japanese ancestry and I like connecting with my roots. And from Hokkaido to Okinawa and in between, it’s so varied. If I wasn’t Japanese I’m not sure where I would choose 🤔 Interested in other people’s choices!

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SantaToSSD · 14/01/2025 14:54

The UK. I have already spent most of my holidays here. I think it is an exceptionally beautiful and varied country and we are lucky to live here.

If it had to be abroad, Italy would be my choice. I love the food, the people, the culture and the history. Its beaches are a bit shit though.

Greengheko · 14/01/2025 14:55

Greece and its Islands. Love the people, the food. Plenty of different places to visit too, if it includes all the Islands

Nigellasrockyroad · 14/01/2025 14:55

Italy. I love visiting new countries, but Italy is the one I keep on coming back to. It has everything.

panpipeschill · 14/01/2025 15:01

thailand had some fun over there more than once.

BlueGlassVase · 14/01/2025 15:03

UK, our scenery is stunning and all my favourite family holidays have been here.

minipie · 14/01/2025 15:04

Head says Italy or France

Heart says Greece

Fink · 14/01/2025 15:09

SantaToSSD · 14/01/2025 14:54

The UK. I have already spent most of my holidays here. I think it is an exceptionally beautiful and varied country and we are lucky to live here.

If it had to be abroad, Italy would be my choice. I love the food, the people, the culture and the history. Its beaches are a bit shit though.

What's wrong with the beaches in Italy? I've never been to a bad one. Do I have low standards or have I just got lucky?

Nellyelephanty · 14/01/2025 15:10

Italy or France. I love skiing, I love beaches, I love food, I love countryside

KevinAndTracy · 14/01/2025 15:12

France for me too

  • easy to get to
  • good for both summer and winter (skiing)
  • not too hot
  • I can speak the language a bit
chipsandpeas · 14/01/2025 15:12

USA

WhereAreWeNow · 14/01/2025 15:13

France

letshavetea · 14/01/2025 15:13

Barbados.

Hapagirl48 · 14/01/2025 15:16

@ThreeStar I clicked on your post to say Japan! I've just come back and I want to return immediately!

Yiayoula · 14/01/2025 15:19

Has to be Cyprus - with Greece as a very very close runner up .

MumInTheMitte · 14/01/2025 15:29

Spain and the Balearic Islands

SingingSands · 14/01/2025 15:36

Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

I could never see all of it in my lifetime.

dreamingofpalms · 14/01/2025 15:39

USA

It's huge and varied, but I would steer clear of the big tourist hotspots- there's so much to explore

SallyWD · 14/01/2025 15:40

Italy. Magical place.

Maddy70 · 14/01/2025 15:42

Spain so varied, ski resorts, beaches, rural beauty, amazing historical sites

Airfriedpants · 14/01/2025 15:43

I think the scale of the US and the difference in its landscapes, makes it appealing. Its politics however mean I’d take my money elsewhere

hideawayforever · 14/01/2025 15:44

America

RafaistheKingofClay · 14/01/2025 15:44

Spain.

Italy and France might tie for second though.

mitogoshigg · 14/01/2025 15:45

Money no object? India, amazing country and so much variety, you couldn't visit everywhere even if you spent weeks every year visiting

brokenwand · 14/01/2025 15:46

Japan - A huge variety in one country

bungobungobungo · 14/01/2025 15:49

Spain been to all the islands, Catalonia, Galicia, Costas. Not Southern Spain oddly so still lots to see. I love it! But Greece comes a very close second.

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