Source: Cook Islands
Itching to travel again? Lonely Planet is here to help – and for the travel-starved among us who have no idea where to go, the global experts are back with the annual “Best Places to Visit in 2022” list.
Lonely Planet broke down the list into three sections – Best Countries, Best Cities, and Best Regions.
“This passion-packed list of 2022’s must-see destinations, places and immeasurable experiences is backed by our experts in travel,” Lonely Planet says of the “Best in Travel” book, which is available for purchase now.
According to Lonely Planet, these are the winning destinations for Best in Travel 2022:
Best Countries
1. Cook Islands
2. Norway
3. Mauritius
4. Belize
5. Slovenia
6. Anguilla
7. Oman
8. Nepal
9. Malawi
10. Egypt
Best Cities
1. Auckland
2. Taipei
3. Freiburg
4. Atlanta
5. Lagos
6. Nicosia/Lefkosia
7. Dublin
8. Mérida
9. Florence
10. Gyeongju
Best Regions
1. Westfjords
2. West Virginia
3. Xishuangbanna
4. Kent’s Heritage Coast
5. Puerto Rico
6. Shikoku
7. Atacama Desert
8. The Scenic Rim
9. Vancouver Island
10. Burgundy