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Holiday Greetings
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Holiday Greetings: Ready-Made Texts for Your Postcard

Funny, short, romantic or for coworkers – find the right holiday greeting for every occasion. Copy, write, send.
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Last updated: May 2026

You're on holiday, postcard in hand – and suddenly your mind goes blank. This page fixes that. Find ready-made holiday greetings for every occasion: funny, short, romantic, for coworkers, family, and sorted by destination.

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5 Steps to the Perfect Postcard Text

1

Local greeting

A local greeting phrase instantly gives your card something special. Like "Konnichiwa from Japan" or "Ciao from Italy".

2

Say where you are

Place name in the first line – it brings the card to life immediately. "Greetings from Alfama in Lisbon" beats "Greetings from my holiday".

3

Describe a real moment

Not general filler, but a concrete experience: the best meal, the funniest misunderstanding, the most surprising view.

4

Keep it short

A postcard has little space – use it deliberately. One sentence that lands beats three that repeat themselves.

5

Post it early

Cards sent on the last day arrive after you're back. Write the text while the holiday is still on – and drop it in a postbox the next morning.

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Just sending a WhatsApp?

The postcard ends up on the fridge. The WhatsApp in the chat history. But if you need templates anyway – here they are.

Funny Holiday Postcard

With funny holiday greetings, personal references beat generic jokes every time. If you know the recipient is always late, write: "I'm more punctual than you at the airport." That lands.

Humour works especially well on postcards – the recipient has time to enjoy the joke when they pick it up.

🌞

Greetings from a holiday where the only problem is which sun lounger is closer to the ice cream.

🍹

Warm greetings from a place where the drinks are cheaper than coffee back home.

💪

Currently working hard on doing nothing – and I'm really good at it. Holiday greetings!

🔴

Greetings from [Place]: I'm tanned (okay, red) and my suitcase won't close on the way home.

📶

Sun, beach, terrible WiFi – exactly what a holiday should be. Warm greetings!

🥶

I miss you all. No I don't. I miss my fridge. Holiday greetings!

🏊

If you're looking for me: I'm somewhere between the pool and an ice-cold drink. Holiday greetings!

✈️

I like it here so much I could accidentally cancel my return flight. Greetings!

🗺️

Holiday greetings from the other end of the world – or at least very far from your office.

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Romantic Postcard from Your Holiday

Romantic texts hit hardest when they're specific. A real moment beats general longing: "The most beautiful moment today was when I thought: you should be seeing this too." That sticks.

💙

Beautiful places are more beautiful when you're there. I miss you – even here.

🌅

The sea is far, but you're further. I think of you at every sunset.

🌄

I wish you were here – so I could share this view with someone who'd feel it the same way.

✍️

Greetings from [Place] – wishing you were sitting next to me as I write this.

✨

The most beautiful moment today was when I briefly thought: you should be seeing this too.

🏡

Every evening here without you is half an evening. Looking forward to home.

❤️

Everything here is beautiful. But something's missing without you. See you soon – with love.

💌

Straight from the moment I thought of you most. Warm greetings from [Place].

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Holiday Greetings to Parents & Family

Family always worries a little. So put it early in the text: one short sentence that you're doing well and thinking of them. The rest can be fun – the important part is letting them know everything's fine.

👨‍👩‍👧

Dear Mum, dear Dad – I'm doing well, the holiday is beautiful and I've already eaten today. Promise!

🍽️

Warm greetings to the family! Everything's great here – thinking of you, especially at mealtimes.

💪

Dear [Name], it's beautiful here, the weather's holding and I'm looking after myself. Don't worry!

😄

Greetings from home! I'm alive, relaxed, and missing you – but not quite enough to come back early.

💋

Warm greetings from [Place]! This holiday is exactly what I needed. Kisses to everyone!

🏠

Warm greetings from the road – everything's good. See you soon at home!

🍕

Dear Mum, you would have loved the food here. I ate two portions – one for me, one for you. Greetings!

🤗

Warm greetings to the whole family! Beautiful here. Even nicer when I get back.

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Holiday Postcard for Coworkers

With coworkers, a little cheek is fine. A light jab at the office is good form – friendly, not bitter. Best approach: briefly reference what's going on at work. It shows you still have a thought to spare while on holiday.

😅

Warm greetings from my holiday! Hope the place is running without me – not too well, please.

📊

Warm holiday greetings! I miss you all. The meetings I do not miss.

🏖️

Greetings from [Place] – currently working intensively on my recovery. Update to follow on return.

📧

Warm greetings from the team at a distance! The inbox can keep growing – I'll check on Monday.

🧘

Holiday greetings to the team! Everything's relaxed here – try that for a few hours.

🏢

Enjoying the holiday in out-of-office mode. Greetings to everyone – see you soon!

📋

Warm greetings from [Place]! Wishing you a productive week. (At least I'm doing it for you.)

🌞

Warm greetings from my holiday – hope the project's going well. Or at least better than my sunburn.

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Mountain Greetings: Postcard from the Alps

Mountain air clears the head – and makes for the best greetings. These texts work for hiking trails, mountain huts and panoramic views. Mention the altitude, the silence, or your aching calves and you'll hit the right tone.

⛰️

Warm greetings from the mountains! The air is fresh, the view impressive and my calves are aching – all good.

🏔️

Greetings from up here! Up here the world is smaller and quieter. Just right.

🥾

Warm greetings from [Place] in the mountains – hiking by day, mountain hut by evening. That's what holidays are for.

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Holiday Post from the Beach

Sea air, salt and sun – postcards from the beach always land well. The secret: a concrete image instead of a cliché. "The water here is so turquoise my phone thought its saturation was broken" sounds more real than "The beach is beautiful".

🌊

Warm greetings from the sea – the water is warm, sand between my toes, thinking of you.

🧂

Greetings from the coast! It smells of salt and freedom here. Nothing more needed.

🏄

Holiday greetings straight from the beach – waves, sun, perfect nothingness. You'd love it here.

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City Trip: Postcards & Greetings from the City

City breaks have their own pace. Urban greetings work best with a concrete moment – a lane, a café, a rooftop view. Names help: "Greetings from the Bairro Alto" beats "Greetings from Lisbon".

🏙️

Warm greetings from [City]! There's so much to see here it took us until day three to actually settle in.

🍷

Greetings from the old town of [City] – great food, beautiful lanes, too short a holiday.

🌃

City greetings from [City]! Life here is so much more relaxed than at home. Might be the wine.

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Use these tricks to get a real highlight instead of a generic text.

1. Name the recipient – Instead of just "friend", try "best friend who loves dry humour" or "my gran who always wanted to visit Italy". The tool adapts the warmth and tone instantly.

2. Be specific – describe a moment! – Instead of "holiday in Italy", write: "sitting with Aperol, Lake Garda, sunset, boat trip tomorrow". The more concrete, the more vivid the result.

3. Set the tone – "funny", "romantic", "heartfelt" or "with a light dig".

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Frequently Asked Questions about Writing Postcards

What do I write on a postcard from holiday?

Best to write where you are and what moved you – a concrete experience, a place, a surprising moment. That's more interesting than general enthusiasm. Then a personal sentence about why you thought of this person. Short closing, done. The templates above help when the first sentence won't come.

What are some short holiday greetings?

Short holiday greetings can be as simple as: "Warm greetings from [place] – it's beautiful here." Even a short text becomes more personal with a specific place name or detail. Our templates in the Short Holiday Greetings section offer ready-to-copy versions.

What's best to write on a postcard?

Write something only you could write – a moment, a feeling, an observation. Filler sentences like "It's nice here" waste the space. Concrete and personal beats formal every time. And: fill in the address early before you run out of room on the back.

What can you write nicely in a card?

Nice texts surprise – with wit, warmth, or an unexpected image. Instead of "I miss you", try: "I thought of you today when I had the best coffee of my life." That sticks. The romantic and family templates on this page help you get started.

What mistakes do people commonly make with postcards?

The most common mistakes: too vague, cramming in too much text, and posting the card too late. Many write on the last day – then the card arrives after they're home. Also many forget the postcode or country name for international cards. Tip: write early, at a calm moment.

What are some creative postcard texts?

Creative postcard texts use humour, shared memories or small riddles – for example: "Can you guess where I'm writing from?" Short poems, song lyrics or a local saying can also surprise. Most importantly: the recipient should feel this text was written just for them. The AI assistant in the editor helps with that.

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