9 Amazing Vacation Destinations That Will Exceed Your Expectations and Leave You Speechless

It’s always exciting when you’ve got a vacation coming up, particularly when you are going somewhere that you’ve never been before. While most of the time, the vacation will live up to expectations; there are occasions when it will surpass them and completely blow you away. 

Today, we’ll be looking at nine vacation destinations that travelers have said surpassed their expectations. Perhaps by the end of this list, you will be looking to book a trip to one of the following places. 

9 Amazing vacation destinations

1. Georgia

One traveler said the Georgian food was better than they could ever have imagined. They said: “I was very excited to go to Georgia primarily for history and landscapes. I was fully expecting some pretty average food and wine. The food was pretty damned good, and the wine - and, more importantly, the winemakers - were amazing.”

2. Portugal

One traveler was blown away by Portugal. They said: “I was looking forward to it, but it was by far one of my favorite places. And I hope to go back. Great food, people are so friendly and child-friendly, beautiful cities and beaches, just overall great place to visit.”

3. Rome

Despite its fame, one user was still blown away by Rome and one particular landmark. They said: “It sounds cliche, but the Sistine Chapel was a lot more memorable/moving/interesting than I had expected it to be.”

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