Day Dream Destinations

One of the wonderful old hill towns in Northern Italy.

Don't mind where I go as long as I am on a cruise ship. My cruise was cancelled of course this summer; should have been seeing the delights of the west coast of France and northern Spain.

At first I though you were dreaming of a destination in South London, odd I thought....

For me Jamaica and floating in the beautiful sea, bliss

Had 2 nights in Las Vegas, thought it was cheap, tacky, vulgar - and I loved it!! Would love to go again!!

Cape Tribulation or The Whitsundays in Australia beautiful beaches. Also a (luxury) tent overlooking the bush in a game reserve in South Africa. Wonderful memories.

My dream would be sailing round the Ionian Islands the sea slight,the sun shining on the sea making it a deep deep blue and the wine chilled!

Racha Island, Thailand! Quite simply the most beautiful place! Best 50th Birthday present ever! Those were the days!???

Italy, I'd longed to go there for years by ex wasn't interested (walking around, looking a things, what's the point, he said). I was scared stiff but went on a "Singles" Christmas to Tuscany which - I still can't quite find the words, but was life affirming. Florence - I went back 2 months later on my own for my birthday, walked the streets, saw all the art I wanted to at my own pace, stayed at a lovely hotel. All on my own.

Venice on my own was a bit of a let down - solo gondola trip, not so much ... but Florence exceeded expectations.

It’s Venice every time for me!
I was like an excited child as we sailed in on the water taxi.
Had a gondola trip, worth every penny.
Long to go back one day when it’s safe again.

Walking along the beach on the UK east coast, feel the wind and spray and breathe fresh air.

I’ve wanted to go to the Isle of Skye for many years but something always happens to stop me . Maybe next year I’ll drive there on my own if I’m brave enough .

Sitting on the rocks above La Corbiere Lighthouse on Jersey with the sea breaking on the rocks and a warm breeze.

Me too, Jillybird. Visited India twice, and it’s now in my heart! The utter chaos is wonderful, and the people are too!

I'm down in Puglia, sitting by a pool outside a trullo & looking forward to a delicious meal under the stars in the little town of Cisternino. Or maybe I'm up in Abruzzo overlooking the beautiful beaches of the region but with spectacular mountains behind me. I'm missing Italy so much.

Italy for me too - my favourite destination. The last time we went to Florence was 3 years ago. This time of the year. Very crowded. We went over the Alps on the Bernina Express which was a lovely train journey. On the return journey we stopped overnight in Turin. A great city and will return. Sicily too.

About 12 years ago we went to the Yucatan peninsula - had everything that we like - interesting towns and archaeology, wonderful bird life. I'd love to go back as more ancient sites have been opened up but I don't fancy the flights. I always manage to pick up a bug. So train journeys for us in future (or car)

Balmy evenings in Puerto Rico, the couqui singing, the sheer curtains gently lifting on sea-scented breezes, folding into the notes of conversations and laughter rising up from the cafe below-

When I cannot sleep I imagine I am at the top of a mountain in Switzerland - Heidi country.

There is a lovely little cove in Pefkos, on Rhodes where I can spend all day reading & swimming while DH stays on the balcony of apartment - we meet up for lunch.

The coast road from Lisbon to Cascais and along the Guincho road. I’ve been there quite a few times over the past 10 years. If I’m really missing it I go onto Google Street view and travel along it virtually! I also go onto the web cam at the Minack theatre almost daily for my view of the sea.

Italy for me. Especially Venice, Rome and Sorrento. Beautiful.

Our last holiday destination - South Africa. Wine tasting, fantastic food, lazy afternoons reading on our balcony while enjoying the view across the bay with Table Mountain in the distance.

Oh definitely Florence for me! We've been three times, were due to go again in the Spring but obviously had to cancel. Can't wait to visit the wonderful arty sites again.

My dining room with all the family round the table laughing and chatting.
A cafe, anywhere in the world, at a table with my girlfriends and raucous laughter.
A lagoon in Vatukoula, Fiji, where I grew up, lazing on a big rock surrounded by chattering fellow school girls, no one said I couldn’t go back in time in my daydreams.

A wee cottage that we go to that sits on the shoreline on the Isle of Skye or San Francisco. No difference!!

Teetime

This all sounds lovely. What I really meant was when you are sitting quietly where does you mind wander to?

The end of a pier, looking out over the sea. Waves crashing and seagulls calling. The smell of salt and seaweed, cliffs in the distance.