In this article, we discuss the 5 most beautiful places in the world. If you want to read our analysis of the travel, tourism, and hospitality industry, go directly to the 35 Most Beautiful Places In The World.
5. Hong Kong
The city of Hong Kong is a technological marvel with the local culture kept alive. Home to Hong Kong Disneyland, the city welcomed 1,960,658 visitors between January and February in 2023 while the average hotel room occupancy rate as of January was 66%. For tourists looking for a spiritual experience, we suggest climbing the stairs to lay eyes upon the Tian Tan Buddha, riding the Ngong Ping 360 cable car, and heading over to the Po Lin Monastery.
4. Jodhpur, India
Dotted with blue-colored buildings, Jodhpur is located in the mystical state of Rajasthan. Located in the vast Thar desert, it is home to the 15th-century Mehrangarh Fort. Tourists visit the fort which is now a museum and displays weapons, royal furniture, and more. The other point of attraction is the bazaar of the city which overflows with luxurious clothes, thickly woven carpets, puppets, etc.
3. Algarve, Portugal
The 200km of the coastline of the Algarve is a popular tourist destination and saw 2.73 million tourists in 2021, a growth of 37.2% from 2020. It is one of the destinations on our list of 25 most beautiful places in the world owing to the sandy beaches, various resort towns, waterparks, and more. According to Holiday Money Report 2023 by Post Office Travel Money, Algarve is the cheapest destination out of the eurozone.
Lagos is one of the largest resort towns in the region, with sandy beaches, buzzing nightlife, and unique cultural spots. The best time to visit the town is in spring and accommodation types range from shared and individual rooms to luxury hotels. A traveler on a budget can find a property listed on the website of Airbnb, Inc. (NASDAQ:ABNB) for as low as $18 for a shared room and a private room for around $20 in the month of April.
2. Lamu, Kenya
Lamu Island is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is one of those few regions in the world that has no cars due to the streets being too narrow. Lamu town was originally a Swahili settlement and keeps tourists busy with the many historic sites, galleries, and restaurants and bars offering regional cuisine. When visiting Old Town, we suggest staying in one of the boutique guesthouses that were previously Swahili mansions.
1. Bali, Indonesia
According to the data from Central Statistics Office, Bali is one of the most famous tourist destinations in the world and received 1.4 million international travelers from January 2022 to October 2022. The arrival of tourists jumped 4.84% in October 2022 from the last month’s figures and Australians made up 28.18% of the tourist population in the period mentioned above.
Bali attracts tourists with various activities like surfing, nature walks, ancient temples, scuba diving, and more. Citizens from ASEAN countries can enter the province without a visa while more than 80 nationalities can choose a visa on arrival. For a peaceful stay, the five hotels by Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NYSE:WH) are chosen by many tourists, and rooms can be booked for as low as $30.
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