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Lonely Planet Ranks the Best Destinations for 2022
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Lonely Planet is back with its annual Best in Travel book for 2022, which “ranks the planet’s must-visit countries, cities, and regions” for the upcoming year – and their top picks make up the ultimate travel bucket list.
“After an enforced hiatus, it’s time to take those long-postponed travel plans off the shelf and make them a reality,” Tom Hall, Lonely Planet’s VP of Experience, shared in a statement. “The lists celebrate the world in all its wonderful enticing variety.”
Lonely Planet just rated Norway one of the best countries to travel to in 2022! https://t.co/KcWBh8AhRC @lonelyplanet #BestInTravel2022 #visitnorway #norway pic.twitter.com/7q1snj2UgF
— Visit Norway (@visitnorway) October 28, 2021
“These destinations span the globe and allow you, the traveler, to experience a wide swath of breathtaking experiences, from trekking across fjords in Iceland to watching a fashion show from an up-and-coming designer in Nigeria,” Lonely Planet said of the list. “Carefully selected by our editors, our list is meant to inspire and excite you, and help you make your 2022 travel dreams a reality.”
According to Lonely Planet, these are the best destinations for 2022:
Top Countries
1. Cook Islands
2. Norway
3. Mauritius
4. Belize
5. Slovenia
6. Anguilla
7. Oman
8. Nepal
9. Malawi
10. Egypt
Top Regions
1. Westfjords, Iceland
2. West Virginia, USA
3. Xishuangbanna, China
4. Kent’s Heritage Coast, UK
5. Puerto Rico
6. Shikoku, Japan
7. Atacama Desert, Chile
8. The Scenic Rim, Australia
9. Vancouver Island, Canada
10. Burgundy, France
Top 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. Mérida, Mexico
9. Florence, Italy
10. Gyeongju, South Korea
