What is the most popular holiday destination in the world?

Surprisingly, the United States, which was the top holiday destination worldwide in 2021, has been knocked off the top spot by France in 2023. Alongside France, the Dominican Republic, Spain, and Italy continue to be in high demand, while Portugal and Brazil have joined the top 10 list.



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France is the most visited country in the world with 117,109,000 international tourists, thanks to its rich history and iconic landmarks. Mexico comes in second for most visited countries, with 51,128,000 tourists, offering vibrant culture and stunning natural beauty.

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Take Antarctica off your travel bucket list. Source: Illustration by The Atlantic. Source: Getty.

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Here are some of the world's most dangerous holiday destinations!
  1. Sinaloa, Mexico. Sinaloa is one of Mexico's “narco” states. ...
  2. Death Valley, USA. ...
  3. Death Road, Bolivia. ...
  4. Snake Island, Brazil. ...
  5. North Sentinel Island. ...
  6. Somalia. ...
  7. Oymyakon, Russia. ...
  8. Caracas, Venezuela.


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Top 10 world's least visited countries by number of visitors
  • Nauru – 200 annual visitors.
  • Tuvalu – 3,700 annual visitors.
  • Marshall Islands – 6,100 annual visitors.
  • Niue – 10,200 annual visitors.
  • Kiribati – 12,000 annual visitors.
  • Micronesia – 18,000 annual visitors.
  • Montserrat – 19,300 annual visitors.


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1. New York. New York City is the most populated city in North America and has also been featured in more movies and TV shows than any other city in the United States. It's no surprise that the Big Apple is the #1 most visited city in the U.S. by foreign travelers.

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At the top of the list is the Dominican Republic (DR). In 2022, over 8.5 million tourists visited the island, making it not only the most popular destination in the Caribbean, but a top five tourist spot within North, Central, and South America.

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