There are vacations, and then there are dream vacations. Those perfect marraiges of relaxation, beauty, thrils, and sight-seeing resulting in the unforgettable trips that memories are made of. Those rarest of trips where everything falls into place and you enjoy a state of complete and total contentment. If you've never had such a trip, you may be wondering where you should go to do so. Naturally, your choice of destination has a lot to do with whether your vacation is a dream vacation or just an ordinary one. Luckily, we've compiled a list of 4 dream vacation destinations that will forge life-long memories.

1) Ireland

Ideal for US travelers who have never left the country, Ireland offers a glimpse into a completely different way of life. From the moment you step off the plane, you will be struck with the slower pace, rural landscape, and the overall simplicity of life that Ireland has retained throughout the centuries. Sure, you'll find cities, and plenty of pubs and bars. But you will see virtually none of the factories, noise pollution, or urban sprawl that characterize America's cities. If you have time to visit the Cliffs of Moher, you will be richly rewarded with a sight few are fortunate enough ever to lay eyes on. All in all, Ireland has all the characteristics of a dream vacation destination, especially if you're going with that "special someone!"

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2) Cancun

Cancun, Mexico is a tropical resort paradise and a no-doubt dream vacation destination. The best way to experience Cancun is to book a stay in an all-inclusive resort, such as Paradisius Riviera. All-inclusive resorts are where you pay a (typically large) up-front fee entitling you to full reign of the resort's amenities. Unlimited room service, unlimited use of restaurants on the resorts (including unlimited refills), unlimited use of pools, unlimited drinks at bars, free towels for the pool, saunas, etc. While expensive, the all-inclusive option fulfills the ultimate ideal of a dream vacation: the ability to indulge in completely spontaneous fun without giving a second thought to the cost. Between that and Cancun's see-through blue waters, you will find a vacation there to be well worth the money spent!

3) St. Augustine, Florida

St. Augustine is the nation's oldest city and one of the best-kept secrets of Florida. A quiet town roughly 45 minutes from Jacksonville, St. Augustine offers travelers a little bit of everything: amazing beaches with surfable waves, elegant restaurants, less-formal restaurants for kids or young adults, bars, a shopping district, and an overall sense of serenity that one can only find in a quaint, quiet beach town. Many visitors to St. Augustine can be heard saying things like "I just feel so at ease here" or "Everything is so nice and calm." If you are looking for a relaxing dream vacation (as opposed to a wild thrill-ride), St. Augustine is the place to be.

4) Hawaii

Hawaii is the one place on earth which has been found to have absolutely ideal air quality and living conditions for human beings. Biologically speaking, there is no better or healthier place to live. Combine that with the tantalizing natural beauty of the island state and there is no denying Hawaii's status as a dream vacation destination par excellence. While the plane ride will be quite long (especially if you are coming from the east coast) you will step off the plane and instantly realize, "it was worth it." Seeing the vast blue of the Pacific Ocean each morning, enjoying tropical drinks with your lucky lady, and digging your toes into the fine white sand will become permanent, heart-felt memories that you retell over and over again!