Tripadvisor, the travel guidance platform, announced the first of its highly-anticipated, annual community-powered Travelers’ Choice Awards for 2022: the Best of the Best Destinations.
If 2021 was the year travelers dipped their toes in the water with smaller getaways and outdoors trips, 2022 is shaping up to be the year we return to travel in a big way. Despite new variant surges, data shows that the desire to travel remains stronger than ever. In fact, 71% of Americans in a recent Tripadvisor-sponsored survey say they are likely to travel for leisure in 2022. Just as travelers are ramping up on their plans for the year, the 2022 Travelers’ Choice list is here to identify the best places to go.
“As the world returns to travel, priorities are changing, and people want more memorable experiences on their trips. Three-quarters (75%) of Americans say that it’s important they ‘see new places’ when thinking about their future travel plans,” said Steven Paganelli, Director, Destinations, Hotels and OTAs, Americas at Tripadvisor. “There is a whole world out there to choose from, and we want to help guide travelers looking to take the best trips for them – whatever that perfect vacation may look like. From adventure to R&R, the 2022 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards for Destinations include several subcategories created to reflect the best places to go no matter what type of trip you’re after.”
What’s hot for 2022?
In addition to Tripadvisor’s typical Popular and Trending Destinations lists, this year the Awards include the Best of the Best Destinations for Food Lovers, Outdoor Enthusiasts, Skiers, City Lovers, and Sun Seekers, offering inspiration for every type of traveler.
On Tripadvisor’s hallmark Popular Destinations list, highlighting the highest-rated and most loved spots around the globe, Dubai has officially dethroned perennial icons like London, Paris, and Rome for the crown of the Most Popular Destination in the world for 2022. In the US, Las Vegas is No 1 for travelers this year, taking the crown over another long-time traveler favorite, New York City.
The Tripadvisor community’s new favorite place to travel: Trending Destinations are locations around the world seeing the greatest year-over-year growth in reviews and ratings on Tripadvisor – including everywhere from dreamy beaches to places full of architectural wonders.
Top 10 Trending Destinations in the World for 2022
- Majorca, Spain Mallorca Quad Experience
- Cairo, Egypt Private Half Day Trip to Giza Pyramids Sphinx with Camel Riding
- Rhodes, Greece Romantika All inclusive Day Cruise
- Tulum, Mexico Mexican Cooking from Scratch and Mezcal Tasting in a Local Home
- Dubrovnik, Croatia Adventure Dubrovnik – Sea Kayaking and Snorkeling Tour
- Ibiza, Spain Cala Conta and Cala Bassa Beach Cruise with Paddle Surf, Snorkel and Drinks
- Natal, Brazil Maracajau from Natal
- Arusha, Tanzania Private Tour to Materuni Waterfalls, coffee tour & Kikuletwa Hot Springs
- Goreme, Turkey Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Flight
- Santorini, Greece Semi Private Premium | Catamaran Cruise with BBQ on board & Drinks
Top 10 Trending Destinations in the U.S. for 2022
- Island of Hawaii, Hawaii Small Group Big Island Twilight Volcano and Stargazing Tour
- Charleston, South Carolina Undiscovered Charleston: Half Day Food, Wine & History Tour with Cooking Class
- Branson, Missouri Branson Alpine Mountain Coaster Ticket
- Moab, Utah Moab Xtreme 3-Hour Experience
- Fort Myers Beach, Florida Lovers Key Guided Eco Tour-Mangrove Estuary
- Clearwater, Florida Private Boating On The Hurricane Deck Boat – Clearwater Beach
- Mount Desert Island, Maine Narrated Bus Tour of Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park
- Talkeetna, Alaska Denali Experience Flightseeing Tour from Talkeetna
- Naples, Florida Private Charter Sailing Trip
- Asheville, North Carolina Blue Ridge Parkway Waterfalls Hiking Tour with Transportation from Asheville
The Best of the Best Destinations for you
Food Lovers: Rome takes the top spot for the Best of the Best Destinations for Food Lovers. Meanwhile (for literally almost every other type of food in the world), America’s melting pot New York City.
Outdoor Enthusiasts: Arenal Volcano National Park in Costa Rica is the Best of the Best Destination for Outdoor Enthusiasts in the world for 2022. In the U.S., Alaska’s Denali National Park and Preserve is Famous for being the home of Mount McKinley.
Skiers: Zermatt, Switzerland has been crowned the No. 1 Best of the Best Destination for Skiers in the world in this inaugural list. In the US, Jackson, Wyoming is the No. 1 Destination for Skiers in 2022.
City Lovers: If you’re looking for a “Bright Lights, Big City” kind of vibe, you can’t miss Dubai, the No. 1 Best of the Best Destination for City Lovers. New York City, reigns as the No. 1 Destination for City Lovers.
Sun Seekers: Cancun is the No. 1 Best of the Best Destination for Sun Seekers in the world for 2022.
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