This year’s emerging travel destinations around the world have just been announced within the 2020 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice awards, and the list is full of locations that you may not have previously thought to visit – including Ipswich in Suffolk.
TripAdvisor has come up with the list after analysing the destinations that have the most year-on-year increase in positive review ratings, as well as the places which had seen an increase in ‘saves’ in travellers’ trips.
The top 25 list features destinations from all around the world, in countries such as Russia, Greece, Mexico, the U.S., Australia, and Japan. The full list is as follows:
Top 25 emerging destinations
- Kaliningrad, Russia
- Saranda, Albania
- Beirut, Lebanon
- Luxor, Egypt
- Naoussa, Greece
- Rugen Island, Germany
- Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam
- Monopoli, Italy
- La Paz, Mexico
- Curaçao, Caribbean
- Ile d’Oleron, France
- Guayaquil, Ecuador
- Tulsa, United States
- Ipswich, United Kingdom
- Franschhoek, South Africa
- Tangier, Morocco
- Takamatsu, Japan
- Cala d’Or, Spain
- Petropolis, Brazil
- Antwerp, Belgium
- Mirissa, Sri Lanka
- Alvor, Portugal
- Winnipeg, Canada
- Darwin, Australia
- Agra, India
As you can see, only one UK destination made the cut. TripAdvisor described Ipswich as, ‘a destination that’s managed to keep its historical charm intact,’ and ‘a cultural hub of activity’.
“From strolling through the arboretum at Christchurch Park, taking in a show at the famous Regent Theatre, viewing Constable’s art at Christchurch Mansion, it’s little wonder travellers are falling in love with Ipswich,’ it continued.
“With superb transport links, an excellent range of accommodation options and ever-growing list of theatres, dance houses and things to do, Ipswich is attracting some well-deserved traveller attention.”
Speaking about the list in its entirety, TripAdvisor spokesperson Emma Shaw said: ‘Based on TripAdvisor reviews, ratings, and opinions from millions of travellers around the world, the winners highlight the destinations that should be on your travel radar now.’
The website also revealed which destinations were in their top 25 ‘trending,’ and therefore were receiving a lot of attention already:
Top 25 trending destinations
- Kochi, India
- Luzon, Philippines
- Porto, Portugal
- Porto Seguro, Brazil
- Gramado, Brazil
- Lombok, Indonesia
- Da Nang, Vietnam
- Zakynthos, Greece
- Tel Aviv, Israel
- Krakow, Poland
- Island of Malta, MaltaI
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Cusco, Peru
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Vienna, Austria
- Fuerteventura, Spain
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Fes, Morocco
- Budapest, Hungary
- Zanzibar Island, Tanzania
- Cartagena, Colombia
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Cebu, Philippines
- Moscow, Russia
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