Wednesday 25 September 2013


There are many vacation destinations which can be counted among the best. There is however, no fixed criteria/parameter to determine which is the topmost popular tourist destination. There are many vacation spots spread across the globe, some of which are less known. With the increase in money earned through tourism, governments are trying to promote tourism by increasing the influx of tourists, which is the main aim behind this activity. An attempt to describe the top vacation destinations is made in the article below.

Top Vacation Destinations in the World
Here is a list of some of the best destinations for vacations over the world.

Hawaii
The Hawaii islands, which lies in the Pacific ocean and to the south-east of USA, is amongst the top vacation spots for people from all over the world. The six islands of Hawaii; Kauai, Molokai, Oahu, Hawaii's Big Island, Maui and Lanai are the places to be visited. The different islands of Hawaii have many tourist attractions right from beaches to trails for hikers.

Switzerland
The Alpine mountain ranges have led to an increase in popularity of Switzerland as one of the top 10 vacation destinations in the world. The temperate climate of Switzerland attracts tourists who seek respite from summer. The mountain peaks of 4000m height and a pleasant climate started attracting British tourists during the 19th century. Tourism is the main business activity in this country.

Goa
It is the most important destination in India and attracts tourists from all over the world. Goa is famous for its beaches, churches, temples, mosques and many other places. The Shigmo (Goan version of 'Holi') Carnival in Christmas and 'Ganesh Chaturthi' are important festivals. The Portuguese, who ruled this place have left their mark on the culture and architecture of this famous tourist place in India.

San Francisco
The city of San Francisco is one of the popular tourist destinations in USA. San Francisco tourism offers a lot for a tourist, including Golden Gate Bridge, Chinatown, Alcatraz, The Exploratorium, etc. are a few of the important places to visit in San Francisco. The Golden Gate Bridge is a popular tourist destination where people go for a walk.

Cape Town
The 'Cape of Good Hope' as it was known earlier, is one of the popular tourist destinations in the world. Scenic views of Atlantic coast along the 'False Bay' coast and the Constantia valley attract a lot of tourists. Fish Hoek, Kalk Bay and Simons Town are the villages which fall on this route. The Bloubergstrand and Table View suburbs which lie along the west coast are fast growing in terms of urban infrastructure.

Sydney
Sydney is a cosmopolitan city of Australia which is home to people from diverse cultures; the Australian tourism industry benefits a lot from the 3 million tourists who visit this place every year. The Sydney Harbor which is an important tourist spot has the Harbour bridge, spectacular beaches, offers cruise rides and hosts many national parks.

US Vacation Destinations
  • Las Vegas
  • Hawaii
  • California
  • Texas
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • New York
  • Virginia
  • Colorado
  • North Carolina
Family Vacation Destinations
  • Grand Canyon
  • Disney World
  • Rhode Island
  • Oklahoma
  • Lake Tahoe
  • Oregon
  • New Hampshire
Vacation Destinations for Couples
  • Italy
  • Las Vegas
  • Aruba
  • Jamaica
  • France
  • St. Lucia
  • Bahamas
  • Fiji
  • British Virgin Islands
  • Tahiti
  • Ireland
  • New Zealand
People from the US, just like tourists from other countries, can explore a lot (in the United States) that is still little known. The important places out of top 10 vacation destinations from the world can be found in this article.

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