Running the London MarathonĮurope had the most spots on the longer list, taking 19 out of 50 spots. Seeing La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona 8. The top three searched spots in Europe are hardly a surprise, and the rest of the list is an eclectic mix of architecture, nature, exercise and entertainment.ġ. Going to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris 2. Nature's extremes are also highlighted the world's tallest mountain - Mount Everest - and the lowest place on Earth - the Dead Sea between Israel and Jordan - are on the list. The list includes feats of architecture both modern - Burj Khalifa, Petronas Towers - and historical - the temples of Angkor Wat and Borobudur as well as China's Forbidden City.
"Clients are drawn to the continent because it still represents a sense of discovery in travel that has been lost in so many other places on earth." "Antarctica has always held a unique appeal," said Patrick Woodhead, managing director at White Desert, a luxury tour operator that organizes expeditions to the continent's interior. The White Continent registers just one experience on the list - simply stepping foot onto it. "They are visiting some of Africa's most popular parks and seeing amazing wildlife … with nobody else around." "While travelers are facing some hurdles traveling now - including canceled flights, sporadic lockdowns, and lots of Covid testing - those who can roll with the punches are enjoying incredible experiences," said Redding. That means opportunities abound for travelers willing to travel this year, he said. The 2022 travel season is filling fast because of postponements from this year and "a ton of new bookings" for next year, Redding said. For example, visitors must stay 10 meters away from the gorillas in Uganda, and the cable car at Table Mountain is closed until at least July 11, he said. He told CNBC that while those locations are open, travelers should expect some restrictions due to the pandemic. "These are all great activities in some of Africa's top destinations," said Kent Redding, president and co-founder of luxury safari company, Africa Adventure Consultants. Visiting the medina (old city) of Marrakesh Going on safari in the Ngorongoro Crater 9. Bungee jumping off Victoria Falls Bridge 6.
Seeing Chefchaouen, the "Blue City" of Morocco 5. Hiking to the top of Cape Town's Table Mountain 4. History, wildlife and natural wonders top Africa's most-searched sites, including some that were tied in terms of global search activity.ġ. Continent lists show the travel experiences and sites garnering the most online interest in specific parts of the world.