Everyone has their own choice of vacation spot. I love tropical islands with white sand beaches, green mountains and forests and beautiful flowing rivers. How about you? Maybe the 5 places released on TripAdvisor are one of your favourite places?
Tripadvisor has just released its Travelers’ Choice Awards for 2023: Best of the best.
“We saw a resurgence in demand for travel in 2022, and the future for this year is bright,” said Head of Editorial at TripAdvisor, Sarah Firshein, quoted from the official website, Monday (23/1/2023).
For the second time, Dubai is in first place, best of the best travelers’ choice awards. This city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is said to combine modern culture with history, as well as adventure with world-class entertainment and shopping.
Tourists are encouraged to enjoy the Dubai Opera, visit the Burj Khalifa, and take a hot air balloon ride over the desert.
Meanwhile, in second place is Bali, which is called the paradise of Indonesia. The Island of the Gods is above a number of other tourist destinations, including New York City and Istanbul.
The following is a list of the 5 most popular tourist destinations in the world for 2023 according to TripAdvisor:
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) – Dubai has a great combination destination modern culture with history, world-class shopping, entertainment and desert adventure. Catch a show at the Dubai Opera, see downtown from the top of the Burj Khalifa, and spend the afternoon cruising Dubai Creek exploring the gold, textile and spice souks. If you’re looking for a challenge, you can soar over the dunes in a hot air balloon, go on high-speed rides at IMG Worlds of Adventure or skydive over Palm Jumeirah.
- Bali, Indonesia – Bali is as beautiful as a photo on a postcard, a paradise in Indonesia that feels like a land of fantasy. Enjoy sunbathing on stretches of fine white sand, or mingle with tropical creatures as you dive along stunning coral reefs and WWII warship wrecks. On the beach, a lush forest shelters temples and wild monkeys. As an “art center”, Ubud is the perfect place to see cultural dance performances, learn to make batik or work with silver, or refresh your mind and body by joining a yoga course.
- London, England – From hip Shoreditch, to punk Camden and trendy Portobello Road, London has it all. This city offers diverse experiences. Explore royal or historical sites, visit iconic buildings, eat and drink in exclusive Michelin-starred restaurants, enjoy a pint in a traditional pub, or walk winding cobblestone streets and discover new things. Feel the limitless experience in London.
- Rome, Italy – You can’t explore Rome in one day. The city looks like a gigantic outdoor museum exhibition hall, with an extraordinary mix of massive piazzas, open-air markets, and historic sites. Toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain, visit the Coliseum and Pantheon, then enjoy a cup of cappuccino before an afternoon of shopping at Campo de’Fiori or Via Veneto. Dig into a plate of fresh pasta, some delicious fried artichokes, or delicate oxtail soup for an extraordinary dining experience.
- Paris, France – Enjoy a brownie at a roadside cafe, relax after a stroll along the Seine and admire city icons like the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe the perfect Parisian vibe combines fun and excitement, with plenty of time to sample delicious dishes and view exhibitions at Louvre. Experience the majesty of Notre Dame, enjoy bargain shopping at the Marché aux Puces de Montreuil or, for the foodie, at the Marché Biologique Raspail, then end the day by seeing a show at the Moulin Rouge.
The list of the most popular tourist destinations in the world for 2023 is included in the annual Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Destination Awards. There are six sub-categories this year, namely Popular Destinations, Trending Destinations, Culinary Destinations, Best Places to Ski, Nature Destinations, and Best Places to Enjoy Culture.
The Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Destinations Awards are based on the quality and quantity of ratings and reviews, specific to each sub-category. The reviews were collected from November 2021 to October 2022, to be precise from Monday (1/11/2021) to Monday (31/10/2022).