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As international travel restrictions lift and the world slowly emerges from the pandemic, National Geographic Traveller (UK) reveals its annual list of the 35 must-see destinations for the next year.
Profiling inspiring places, communities and experiences, the list comes at a crucial moment. The pandemic has transformed when, where and how we see the world.
National Geographic is rethinking what it means to be a traveller and the impact of those choices.
Framed by five categories – Nature, Adventure, Culture, Sustainability and Family – selections on the 2022 list honour national parks and wildlife, outdoor activities and experience, green travel and destinations, and multi-generational destinations and journeys. From the next great safari destination of Caprivi, Namibia, to the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, to the ancient tea mountains and traditions of Yunnan, China, this year’s list is a reminder that there’s much out there to inspire us.
Moreover, this year’s list celebrates the 50th anniversary of the UNESCO World Heritage Convention, with 14 World Heritagedesignated sites featured.
Pat Riddell, editor of National Geographic Traveller (UK), said: “Whether it’s closer to home, exploring the UK and Europe, or focusing on journeys further afield to destinations that highlight sustainable, environmental and community initiatives, this year’s list gives us an opportunity to celebrate the world as we begin to emerge from the pandemic.
“Travel might be slow and cautious to begin with, and while there’s undoubtedly pent-up demand it’s also a chance to consider how and why we travel. These 35 destinations are a good starting place to plan your trips for 2022 and beyond.”
The list was created in collaboration with National Geographic Traveller (UK)’s international editorial teams, which serve millions of readers through their magazines and websites around the world.
National Geographic Traveller (UK)’s Best Of The World 2022 list is an extended version of National Geographic’s list of the same name and includes an additional 10 entries for a UK audience.
The list will be published in the Jan/Feb 2022 issue of National Geographic Traveller (UK), on newsstands from December.
The Best of the World 2022 list is available at nationalgeographic.co.uk/best-of-the-world