The Best Destinations in the World
Travelling the world is a dream for many of us, but realistically you need to narrow it down slightly. Here’s where the bucket list comes in: an essential list of destinations. But where exactly do people around the globe aspire to visit most? We found out which destinations across the world feature most on people’s bucket lists. Unsurprisingly, countries with naturally beautiful scenery or world-famous landmarks came out on top. 22% of the top bucket list destinations have white sandy beaches, while 52% are an iconic city. The average number of destinations on a bucket list is 11, with people hoping to visit at least seven of those places during the lifetime.
In September Mastercard released its Global Destination Cities Index, which provides a ranking of the 132 most visited cities around the world.The study, now in its seventh year measured the number of international overnight visitors to assess which cities were the most popular.From the AsiaPacific region to Europe to the Middle East and Africa, here are the 10 cities set to see the most visitors this year, see more...
Sprawling beaches, rolling waves and untouched pockets of wilderness are all characteristics of the best islands in the world. According to experts and U.S. News readers, the islands listed here boast a little something that keeps travelers enchanted. Consider which islands you favor, cast your vote below and help us rank next year's list of best coastal locales,
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Paris's Eiffel Tower gets 7 million visitors per year, but it's not the most-visited tourist attraction in the world. That title goes to the Las Vegas Strip, which sees almost 30 million visitors each year, who come to drink, eat, and party in the debaucherous town. LoveHomeSwap.com created an infographic which ranks the 50 Most Visited Tourist Attractions In The World, by how many visitors they receive each year. New York City 's Times Square seeing 39.2 million annual visitors and Central Park seeing 37.5 million visitors, see more...
What is defines a beautiful beach? For some, it's the whiteness of the sand and the clarity of the water. For others, it'sthe ruggedness of the coast and the power of the waves. For others, it's the beauty of the people sitting along the shore. When it comes to beaches, beauty is definitely in the eye of the beholder, see more...
The desire to visit faraway shores (or even those in your own backyard) is so deeply woven into our collective summer psyche that it’s practically instinctual. There’s just something about feeling sand between your toes, a cold drink in your hand and a warm, salty breeze on your face that simply can’t be replicated at a lake house or pool. Sometimes, only a beach resort will do. Our Travel Guide editors have scoured the globe for an ultimate list of 10 of the best beach resorts. Luxury amenities, just the right activities and guest-centered services were at the top of our list when we made our choices, see more...
After the holiday madness has passed, it’s time to unwind at one of these affordable winter destinations. I’ve monitored trends, industry news, and prices to find 2018’s most economical winter vacations. Whether the destination is in its off-season or just cheaper than previous years, these 10 locations deliver huge savings to cure your post-holiday blues. So, what are you waiting for? Start planning your next trip before prices go up, see more...
Our world is filled with indescribable beauty, both man-made and natural, and it’s hard to say whether a single lifetime would truly be enough to truly experience all of it. Most of us will probably never see everything that the world has to offer us, but it’s worth a shot! Here are 40 incredible places around the world that are definitely worth adding to your bucket list.
Some consider travel to be a luxury or even an unnecessary burden, while others consider it to be vitally important to living a fulfilled life. Still others don’t even have the opportunity to make that decision. But if you are afflicted with a case of wanderlust, you know that seeing the world’s sights can be a deeply moving and valuable experience, see more...
Unusual places in the world
Looking for a unique vacation destination? If the idea of going to see the Eiffel Tower or Big Ben does not appeal to you, then maybe a trip to one of the 10 most unique tourist destinations might. There are many places to visit that are off the beaten path and offer exciting and exotic experiences, see more...
Underwater resorts are still largely a product of a vivid imagination. Some hotels are in the planning stage, some are currently under construction, but a few hotels already offer the possibility to spend a holiday with the fishes. From partially submerged luxury suites to actual submarine stays, I hereby present you the most spectacular underwater hotels on the planet, see more...
From far-flung exotic locales to beautiful beaches and budget-friendly options—we have suggestions for any and every type of honeymoon.Trying to figure out where to go on your much-deserved postwedding getaway? Whether you're looking for some R & R with your new spouse or an adventure in an exciting locale, we've got you covered in our list of the best honeymoon places, see more...
Love happens when you live on a beautiful planet that offers many stunning landscapes, tropical paradises, mist shrouded volcanoes and unbelievable beaches. Here you and our amazing team have decided where you should go to get that exotic vacation you have dreamed forever. Raising a toast to the explorer within you, here are a few exotic getaways for you to consider for your next vacation, see more...
There are few better ways to see Europe than by rail. Budget flights might abound, but nothing can match the experience of travelling by train. Forget about tedious airport transfers and unsociable departure times, by rail you’ll get glorious views, spacious seats and – best of all – the ability to hop off a train right in the centre of a new city.Whether you’re planning an epic rail tour or just looking for a weekend break, this is our pick of the best places to visit by train in Europe, see more...
It’s a big world out there—so big that it can be daunting to decide what international destinations to visit in the course of a lifetime. From natural wonders to man-made masterpieces, from wildlife to cityscapes, the choices are seemingly endless. Don’t let indecision get you down, or worse, delay the planning of your next trip. We’ve whittled it down to twenty amazing places to see abroad before you die. Pick one or pick them all—you can’t go wrong , see more...
This list is dedicated to the most popular tourist attractions around the world. Have you ever thought about what places of interest and places of interest most visitors receive? In fact, it is not official, as it is almost impossible to calculate. In any case, here the most visited tourist attractions around the world, see more...
From coastlines to big cities, the United States is made up of so many diverse travel destinations it's hard to decide which places deserve the distinction of the best in America. That's why U.S. News considered a variety of factors, such attractions, hotels and dining options, as well as votes from thousands of travelers, to determine which vacation destinations can be considered the best in the USA, see more...
There’s nothing like the great outdoors. There are all kinds of physical and mental health benefits garnered from spending time outside connecting with nature (of course, that’s if we can manage to put away our gadgets long enough to venture out). The United States alone has a whopping 59 national parks, so it might be a bit difficult figuring out where to start. Rather than frantically hitting up Google, read our comprehensive list of the best national parks in the USA below.