These 12 travel destinations never disappoint - a dream for explorers!

These 12 travel destinations never disappoint - a dream for explorers!

Guangzhou, China - The travel world recovers and increasingly attracts tourists. An analysis of Radical Storage recently took a close look at almost 100,000 Google reviews of sights in 100 global cities to find out which travel destinations exceed the expectations of visitors. According to the information from Travelews , the results are noteworthy and show that many places represent a positive surprise for travelers.

Among the best travel destinations, Guangzhou, China stands out, where only 0.8% of the reviews are negative. The city offers a modern skyline, a variety of cuisine and a deep cultural dimension. Lima in Peru is advertised as an insider tip for authentic experiences and culinary highlights. Maskat in Oman, known for its impressive landscapes and oriental elegance, also convinces numerous travelers.

other impressive cities

In the list of countries with the least negative reviews, Sapporo, Japan with 2.0%, and Zhuhai, China, also 2.0%. Vilnius in Lithuania and Santiago in Chile have only 2.2% or 2.3% negative reviews. Tallinn in Estonia and Shenzhen in China are also part of this list, while Delhi, India, and Mecca, Saudi Arabia, are emphasized due to their special access regulations. The full list includes:

• 1. Guangzhou, China
• 2. Lima, Peru
• 3. Maskat, Oman
• 4. Sapporo, Japan
• 4. Zhuhai, China
• 6. Vilnius, Lithuania
• 7. Santiago, Chile
• 8. Tallinn, Estonia
• 9. Shenzhen, China
• 10. Delhi, India
• 10. Mecca, Saudi Arabia
• 12. Guilin, China

tourism in Europe

European tourism also shows signs of full recovery, almost four years after the beginning of Corona pandemic. According to T-Online , the number of international travelers in 2024 was 1.4 billion, which corresponds to the level of 2019. Europe recorded an increase of one percent of international tourists compared to 2019.

Albania, Andorra and Malta, who have been among the countries with the largest tourism upswing since 2019, are particularly noteworthy. Albania recorded an impressive 80 percent increase in tourists in 2024 compared to five years ago. Andorra, a small principality, known for its beautiful mountains and winter sports, also has ten percent of its area as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In a global comparison, Albania is in third place and Andorra in ninth place.

For the year 2025, another increase in international tourism is expected by three to five percent, which offers both travelers and the pending destinations new opportunities.