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The list of the world’s top travel destinations for 2024 has been revealed by TripAdvisor.
The premier locale for the third year running was Dubai, which “mixes modern culture with history, adventure with world-class shopping and entertainment,” according to TripAdvisor.
Travelers specifically noted that the City of Gold is a great choice for those who want to explore after dark and celebrate special or luxury occasions. Lots of people also enjoyed the safaris and 4WD tours around the United Arab Emirates city.
The popular travel guidance platform analyzed reviews and ratings collected over the past year to rank the top travel destination spots from all over the globe.
“With 94% of Americans planning to travel as much, if not more, than last year, enthusiasm is high and this year’s list of Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Destinations really reflects that excitement,” Sarah Firshein, Head of Editorial at Tripadvisor, said in a statement.
Of those planning to jet set, roughly three-fourths (71%) of Americans are planning to return to their favorite destinations this year — so start tracking your favored flight.
In second place on the TravelAdvisor list is Bali, the Indonesian island described as a “living postcard … that feels like a fantasy.”
The tropical spot entices people with an array of options for any kind of vacation as tourists enjoy being active while rafting, learning about the Island of the gods with cultural tours and relaxing at spas or in yoga classes.
For those wanting a more metropolitan visit, London is calling as the third-best travel option.
The British capital is the top spot Europe has to offer, attracting Americans to pop over across the pond for a mix of historical sites and modern attractions.
“From Shoreditch’s swaggering style to Camden’s punky vibe and chic Portobello Road, London is many worlds in one,” TripAdvisor wrote. “When it comes to London, the possibilities are endless.”
Hanoi, Vietnam, and Rome, Italy, also made the list, winning over travelers as the fourth and fifth most coveted vacation destinations in the world, respectively.
The list was rounded out with New York City, coming in to fill the 25th global spot but also nabbing the top honors for U.S. destinations for the second year in a row.
As Americans plan to revisit some of their favorite places, it comes as no surprise that travelers would return to the Big Apple as “conquering New York in one visit is impossible,” TravelAdvisor said, attracting more visitors to its nightlife, culture, history and food.
Firshein noted that many of the winners “indicate that our community has an unbridled appetite for destinations with vibrant arts-and-culture scenes, top-notch restaurants, and seemingly limitless attractions and experiences.”
Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Destinations
1. Dubai, UAE
2. Bali, Indonesia
3. London, UK
4. Hanoi, Vietnam
5. Rome, Italy
6. Paris, France
7. Cancun, Mexico
8. Marrakech, Morocco
9. Crete, Greece
10. Hoi An, Vietnam
11. New Delhi, India
12. Istanbul, Turkey
13. Cusco, Peru
14. Barcelona, Spain
15. Bangkok, Thailand
16. Dominican Republic
17. Playa del Carmen, Mexico
18. Phuket, Thailand
19. Hurghada, Egypt
20. Madrid, Spain
21. Siem Reap, Cambodia
22. Lisbon, Portugal
23. Amsterdam, Netherlands
24. Kathmandu, Nepal
25. New York City