What is the best online cloud backup?

I've had carbonate when I had windows laptops, now I'm new to mac and want to back up all of my documents, particularly photos.
I've heard about problems restoring photos when using carbonate on a mac. I'm prepared to pay but I need a cloud backup service that will restore to a mac or windows laptop, does anyone have any good suggestions? Photos are my priority.
I want to get it sorted quickly. Due to theft/breakage cloud storage has saved me two times in as many years so I'm keen to get it again.
Thanks!

I doubt it is the best but I use Mozy. They have the following information regarding iPhoto. http://support.mozy.com/articles/en_US/FAQ/How-does-Mozy-backup-and-restore-iPho to-and-Aperture-Libraries
Another popular option for online backups is CrashPlan. http://www.code42.com/crashplan/
They also have some information specific to iPhoto. http://support.mozy.com/articles/en_US/FAQ/How-does-Mozy-backup-and-restore-iPho to-and-Aperture-Libraries
My iPhoto Library is very small -- only around 1.6GB and Mozy works for me but you are likely to get some input here about online backup services not being functional or practical for iPhoto libraries.

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