A lot of folks have probably started making their 2022 travel plans, and Lonely Planet is here to help, especially if you’re looking for a hot and exciting must-see destination to go to.
- The travel company has come out with their Best in Travel 2022 list, featuring the Top 10 Countries, Cities and Regions to travel to this year.
- Topping the list of countries is the South Pacific nation of the Cook Islands, where authentic Polynesian traditions pair with a bold approach to sustainability.
- For Cities, Auckland, New Zealand tops the list, with the only U.S. city making the Top 10 being Atlanta at four.
- The top Region to visit is Westfjords, Iceland, which is famous for its remote, scenic spots, with West Virginia landing at two.
Lonely Planet’s Top 10 Countries
- Cook Islands
- Norway
- Mauritius
- Belize
- Slovenia
- Anguilla
- Oman
- Nepal
- Malawi
- Egypt
Lonely Planet’s Top 10 Cities
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Taipei, Taiwan
- Freiburg, Germany
- Atlanta, USA
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Nicosia/ Lefkosia, Cyprus
- Dublin, Ireland
- Merida, Mexico
- Florence, Italy
- Gyeongju, South Korea
Lonely Planet’s Top 10 Regions
- Westfjords, Iceland
- West Virginia, USA
- Xishuangbanna, China
- Kent's Heritage Coast, United Kingdom
- Puerto Rico
- Shikoku, Japan
- Atacama Desert, Chile
- Scenic Rim, Australia
- Vancouver Island, Canada
- Burgundy, France
Source:Lonely Planet