The best part will be hearing why ... and consequently, hearing more vacation ideas.

To start, I will say (in no specific order) Turkey, Mexico, and Japan.

Why?

&) Turkey seems to get all aspects of food right, even gum (is gum food?). Baked goods, raw vegetable consumption with main dishes, dessert, just about everything.

#) Mexico does spicy, fruit shakes, guacamole, limes stuffed with coconut, and fish tacos, but I can't say it's even in my top 5-10 for desserts. But if you're ever craving barbecued lamb, check out San Juan del Río ...

@) Japan is easily my favorite for snacks (those convenience store butter-flavor potato chips and mascarpone espresso smoothies were choice) and seafood, and trying countless types of tea, but its home-grown desserts, and bento with rice, fried chicken, and yakisoba (all at the same time) are turn-offs. However, extra points for the French pastries and vending machines.

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What's on your list?