Tropischer Sandstrand mit Palmen
Bunte Altstadt mit historischen Gebäuden
Berglandschaft mit türkisem See
Luxus-Resort mit Infinity-Pool
Sonnenstrahlen über grüner Berglandschaft

All 27 Vacation Types

Whether beach holiday, city break, adventure trip or wellness retreat — at HolidayGenie you'll find the best destinations, insider tips and useful planning tools for every type of travel. What kind of traveller are you?

What types of holidays are there?

The most popular holiday types are beach holidays, city breaks, family holidays, wellness and relaxing holidays, active and adventure holidays, cruises, tours and road trips. There are also special forms such as honeymoons, diving holidays, sailing, workations or holidays with your dog. Which one suits you depends on who you travel with, your budget, the season and whether you want to relax or experience something.

Which vacation type suits you?

Our vacation finder analyses your preferences and finds the perfect destination for you from over 1,700 travel destinations.

Which type of holiday would you like to explore?

There are 27 holiday types to choose from, from Adventure holidays and Sustainable travel to Workation. For each one you will find the best destinations with travel season, budget and insider tips.

Adventure holidays

Rafting, climbing, extreme sports and more

Action holidays

Theme parks, water sports, motorsport

Active holidays

Hiking, cycling and outdoor sports

Backpacking

Explore the world with a backpack

Budget travel

Travel cheaply without missing out

Camping

Living outdoors, pure nature

Relaxing holidays

Wellness, yoga and pure relaxation

Family holidays

The best destinations for families with children

Hidden gems

Little-known and underrated destinations

Honeymoon

The most romantic honeymoon destinations

Cruises

Discover the world on the high seas

Cultural trips

Museums, historic sites and traditions

Luxury holidays

5-star hotels and exclusivity

Sustainable travel

Eco-tourism and responsible travel

Nature experiences

National parks, mountains and lakes

Party holidays

Party holidays

Clubs, beach parties and nightlife

Holidays for couples

Romantic destinations for lovers

Road trips

The most beautiful routes and drives

Sailing

The most beautiful sailing areas

Solo holidays

Travel solo, meet new people

City breaks

The best cities for short trips

Beach holidays

Dream beaches and bathing paradises worldwide

Diving holidays

The best diving areas in the world

Holidays with a dog

Dog-friendly destinations and tips

Wellness

Spa hotels, thermal baths and pampering

Winter holidays

Ski resorts and winter magic

Workation

Combining work and travel

How do I find the right type of holiday?

Every holiday is different — and that's a good thing! Whether you want to relax on the beach, discover foreign cultures, hike in the mountains or dance the night away: At HolidayGenie you'll find the right destinations, practical insider tips and helpful planning tools for every vacation type. Our 27 vacation types cover everything — from the classic family holiday to the adrenaline-fuelled action trip to the relaxing wellness retreat.

Not sure which travel style suits you? Start the Vacation Finder and let yourself be surprised! Or explore our 1,700+ destinations on the interactive 3D Globe.