But the reality can often be a world away from the photos of couples watching the sunset, enjoying romantic sightseeing and perusing art and culture.
From the beauty of Greece to the blissful appearance of Thailand's beaches, these brochure pictures show how blissful destinations across the world can be.
But what it's really like for tourists who visit is sometimes a very long way from the truth.
The comparisons below illustrate the difference between the dream and the less than tranquil reality of holiday idylls from across the globe.
(Pics - DailyMail)
Island of Santorini, Greek
The Colosseum in Rome
Great Wall of China
Maya Bay beach on Koh Phi Phi Ley Island in Thailand
Little Mermaid bronze in Copenhagen,Denmark
Gondola ride Venice
Mona Lisa at the Louvre
Tower of Pisa in Italy
Giza in Egypt
Mount Everest
Snowdonia National Park, Gwynedd, Wales