Tourism is back! As proof, Lonely Planet has published its list of the top destinations to discover in 2022 after being on pause for a year due to Covid-19.
These latest tips take travelers off the beaten path to discover Iceland’s Westfjords, the Japanese island of Shikoku, and the French region of Burgundy.
After one and a half years of grounding, travelers can again find inspiration in the “Best In Travel 2022” list of the renowned travel guide. When making the selection, Lonely Planet considered upcoming events and news, tourism initiatives and the receipt of travel destinations.
In these top 10, the guide takes travelers back to some countries that have become trendy hotspots in recent years, this time focusing on regions that tourists may have skipped.
Take Japan, for example. While seasoned travelers have visited Tokyo, Kyoto, the Nikko Mountains to the north, or even the Kyushu hot springs, how many have visited Shikoku Island? This strip of land, which can be seen from Hiroshima or Osaka, is recommended for everyone who wants to get to know traditional Japan and visit the numerous temples.
There is even a 1,170 km pilgrimage route that is over 1,200 years old.
Lonely Planet is also returning to Australia, a country that has long been popular with younger travelers. In fact, the guide directs travelers back to the Gold Coast – the famous area near Brisbane in Queensland known for its surfers and tall buildings – to explore an area further inland called the Scenic Rim. This mountainous area with waterfalls and rainforests will delight campers looking to escape the overrated image of the Gold Coast.
Otherwise, how about a drive into the refreshing hilly landscape of Burgundy, France? Located on the borders of the Nièvre and Yonne regions, Lonely Planet recommends rediscovering this wine region to explore beyond the vintages that have made this corner of France world famous.
The Lonely Planet Best In Travel 2022 guide is available now in bookstores and online. – AFP Relaxnews
Top 10 countries:
1. Cook Islands
2. Norway
3. Mauritius
4. Belize
5. Slovenia
6. Anguilla
7. Oman
8. Nepal
9. Malawi
10. Egypt
Top 10 regions
1. Westfjords, Iceland
2. West Virginia, USA
3. Xishuangbanna, China
4. Kent’s Heritage Coast, England
5. Puerto Rico
6. Shikoku, Japan
7. Atacama desert, chili
8. The Scenic Rim, Australia
9. Vancouver Island, Canada
10. Burgundy, France
Top 10 cities:
1. Auckland, New Zealand
2. Taipei, Taiwan
3. Freiburg, Germany
4. Atlanta, USA
5. Lagos, Nigeria
6. Nicosia / Lefkosia, Cyprus
7. Dublin, Ireland
8. Merida, Mexico
9. Florence, Italy
10. Gyeongju, South Korea
Lonely Planets Best In Travel 2022
