The Real Housewives of New Jersey vacations are all about drama, drama, drama. Whether the ladies travel across the pond, south of the border or to some tropical island, they always bring their emotional luggage along with their suitcases.

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These getaways can make or break friendships, and while we love to see the ladies have a good time, they're even better when they behave badly. Why fight at home when they can do it in fancy hotels and four-star restaurants? Most of the time they even retreat to their own corners long enough to squeeze in some sightseeing. Here is a ranking of the 10 best vacations taken by the Jersey housewives.

Westhampton Beach, New York (Season 10)

To repair some fractures in the group, Jackie invites all the women to her house in the Hamptons. The sprawling waterfront estate becomes the catalyst for non-stop questioning from Jennifer about Jackie's net worth. Jen can't help but obsess over Jackie's money, how she spends it and how Jennifer believes she could do it better, leading to a throwdown.

The Jersey wives can't behave themselves even in the fancy pants seaside community. What should be a civilized lunch at a lovely outdoor restaurant turns into a screaming match, ensuring Jackie and her family will likely not be welcome back to one of their favorite eateries the next time they're in town. Residents and tourists alike should be used to Housewives drama thanks to the RHONYC and the RHOBH whose casts have created scenes on multiple occasions.

Bimini, Bahamas (Season 9)

Danielle Staub-Bimini Bahamas-RHONJ Vacations

The guests pay a high price for the poolside rooms, ocean views and gorgeous beaches in Bimini, the sight of Danielle Staub's third wedding. Teresa, Margaret, and Melissa are only able to feel the sand between their toes while participating in an agonizing bridesmaid bikini photoshoot.

We've come to expect upheaval among the ladies, but during this co-ed excursion, the boys are the troublemakers. While sampling conch, a local delicacy that reportedly increases virility, Joe Gorga and Margaret's husband, also a Joe, try to warn Danielle's fiance, Marty, to be a runaway groom. Despite Danielle's bridezilla behavior and serious doubts among those in attendance as to whether or not the happy couple has staying power, the trip ends with a sunset ceremony and no bloodshed.

Boca Raton, Florida (Season 8)

Siggy hosts the women who head to the Sunshine State to celebrate Melissa's birthday. Siggy loses her mind over a cake, earning her the nickname "Soggy Flicker" from Margaret. There's plenty of sun but very little fun on this girls' vacay. The highlight of the trip is the return of Danielle Staub.

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Some quality beach time turns into a touching memorial when Margaret, who is new to the group, comes up with a way for Teresa to pay tribute to her recently-deceased mother. Boca is a cultural wasteland, and Siggy spends the majority of time being embarrassed by the other women's behavior, and they spend their time being unapologetic about it. But watching Teresa get a swimming lesson from a hunky instructor is worth the price of admission.

Stowe, Vermont (Season 7)

The women head to Vermont to cheer up Teresa as Joe readies to enter jail to serve his 41-month sentence for fraud. There's skiing and dogsledding, but the main event is Jacqueline's complete meltdown during a group dinner.

Jacqueline revisits "Strippergate" and unleashes a string of insults on Teresa and Melissa. The most jaw-dropping accusation isn't that Jacqueline masterminded the entire stripper debacle on the season 4 finale, but Jacqueline's unwavering belief that Melissa's had four nose jobs. When all the other ladies bail, and their friendships with Jacqueline in a deep freeze, Teresa and Melissa end the trip on a high note with a gondola ride.

Oklahoma (Season 9)

The ladies head about 1,000 miles west of their comfort zone when they spend a few days on a cattle ranch in Oklahoma. There's nothing better than watching a bunch of pampered women from New Jersey dress in tackier versions of how they think people in Oklahoma dress.

Balancing out rehashed drama is Jackie sharing her eating disorder with the group. While we love the fighting, it's always a refreshing change of pace when the women have each other's backs or show solidarity over shared life experiences. Aside from Jennifer whose first trip with the girls foreshadows future obnoxious behavior, the women all embrace the shooting, fishing, showing cattle and hoedown-ing.

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (Season 3)

Teresa Giudice on the beach looking confused on RHONJ

After a season of fighting, the Gorgas, Wakiles, and Giudices declare a truce long enough to travel to Punta Cana along with the Manzos and the Lauritas. Activities include a booze cruise, a beach BBQ, and a trip to a local market. The unspoken competition between Melissa and Teresa regarding who's hotter means lots of barely-there bathing suits and enough bedazzling to cause a blinding glare.

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The vacation temporarily heals the fracture between the Gorgas and Guidices. The collective stupidity of the group is on display (much to our enjoyment) during the "Punta Princess Pageant" which reveals how few cast members can name the vice president.

California Wine Country (Season 4)

Roughing it isn't in the RHONYJ cast's wheelhouse. The entire gang heads to the West Coast and crams themselves into luxury recreation vehicles for some drunken surfing, kayaking (talk about fish out of water) and wine tasting.

The breathtaking vineyards take a backseat to Joe's infamous telephone conversation with a mystery woman during which he calls Teresa a terrible word (He later claims he was talking to a business associate.) If only he'd cut off something else when trying to slice sausage in a moving bus. When the whole group gets along, there's no shortage of laughs (thanks in large part to the Albie and Chris) or penis jokes (thanks in large part to the two Joes).

Milan, Italy (Season 8)

The Duomo di Milano is the backdrop for constant bickering among the different factions of the group. There's so much animosity that the ladies are unable to get through dinner the first night without Danielle upending silverware, glasses and plates. After being thrown out of the restaurant, the women eat their remaining nighttime meals in private dining areas.

Since not even Housewives can fight 24-7, the ladies do find time for canal tours, bike riding, cooking lessons and drinking wine in the park. The mention of tiramisu and banana split gelato makes our mouths water. Melissa says it best when it comes to vacation behavior. "I mean, we're in Milan. If you wanna cry, cry on the way back when we get back to Bergen County, New Jersey."

Jamaica (Season 10)

Jennifer generously offers to foot the bill for all the ladies to journey to Jamaica to celebrate her birthday. Sometimes living vicariously through the Housewives makes us green with envy, but when Jennifer falls off a horse into water full of animal waste, we feel a little bit better about our own lives.

Sometimes the women use the bonding time for good instead of evil like when Teresa reveals she and Joe tried IVF so they could improve their chances of having a boy. When the women focus their attention on a task like swimming with dolphins, it minimizes bickering. Still, Jackie and Dolores go head to head, and Margaret learns the rum-drinking lips sink friendships.

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico (Season 9)

Jennifer and Teresa argue with Melissa in Mexico on RHONJ

After Teresa completes her first fitness competition, she and the girls head to Cabo San Lucas to let off some steam. Tequila brings out the absolute worst in this group. Between camel rides on the beach (Teresa gets her 'cha-cha' massaged), lounging poolside, munching on chips and guacamole and souvenir shopping, the women engage in some nasty arguments. Nothing is off-limits, not husbands, not kids, not parents and not other unmentionables.

Like their Beverly Hills cohorts, the Jersey ladies love to toss a glass to make a point. Every dinner is a mess show but the views are amazing. Plus, no other cast in the franchise looks so damn good in swimsuits.

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