Tripadvisor has named its top ten trending destinations in its reader’s choice awards:
- Tokyo offers a mix of tradition and pop culture, with attractions like ancient temples, cherry blossom trees, and delicious Japanese cuisine.
- Seoul boasts a blend of modern skyscrapers and historical treasures, such as temples and palaces, along with a top-notch subway system.
- Halong Bay in Vietnam is known for its stunning limestone islands, rock formations, and caves, perfect for kayaking or boat tours.
- Palawan Island in the Philippines is a paradise with exotic wildlife, fishing villages, and UNESCO World Heritage Sites like the Puerto Princesa Underground River.
- Sapa, a market town in northwest Vietnam, offers colorful markets, French missionary-influenced architecture, and trekking opportunities in the mountains.
- Bogota, Colombia, is a vibrant city of contrasts with rich history and attractions like the Cathedral de Sal and Museo de Oro.
- Pattaya in Thailand is a beach destination known for watersports, the Sanctuary of Truth, and vibrant nightlife.
- Alajuela in Costa Rica embodies the “pura vida” lifestyle with markets, mountains, and nature attractions like the Poás Volcano National Park.
- Phnom Penh, Cambodia, offers affordable hotel rooms and historical sites like temples and the haunting Killing Fields.
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, showcases modern architecture like the Petronas Twin Towers alongside historic sites like the Sri Mahamariamman Hindu temple.
Places 15-25
- Jeju Island, South Korea
- Viti Levu, Fiji
- Chennai (Madras), India
- Puebla, Mexico
- Bandung, Indonesia
- Panama City, Panama
- Huaraz, Peru
- Nairobi, Kenya
- La Paz, Bolivia
- Port Ghalib, Egypt
- Brasov, Romania
- Manta, Ecuador
- Casablanca, Morocco
- Santiago, Chile
- Taipei, Taiwan
The full listings can be found at tripadvisor.ie/travellerschoice.
