Tripadvisor’s most popular destinations in the world for 2022 | CNN

CNN values your feedback

1. How relevant is this ad to you?
2. Did you encounter any technical issues?
Thank You!
Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much appreciated.
Close
Ad Feedback
Destinations
Food & Drink
News
Stay
Video
More
Destinations Food & Drink News Stay Video
Watch Listen Live TV
My Account
  • Settings
  • Newsletters
  • Topics you follow
  • Sign out
Your CNN account Sign in to your CNN account

My Account
  • Settings
  • Newsletters
  • Topics you follow
  • Sign out
Your CNN account Sign in to your CNN account

Live TV Listen Watch
Edition
US
International
Arabic
Español
Edition
  • US
  • International
  • Arabic
  • Español

Destinations
Food & Drink
News
Stay
Video

Follow CNN Travel
Download the CNN App

  • World
    • Africa
    • Americas
    • Asia
    • Australia
    • China
    • Europe
    • India
    • Middle East
    • United Kingdom
  • US Politics
    • Elections 2026
    • Trump
    • Facts First
    • CNN Polls
    • Redistricting Tracker
    • Epstein Files
  • Business
    • Tech
    • Media
    • Calculators
    • Videos
  • Markets
    • Pre-markets
    • After-Hours
    • Fear & Greed
    • Investing
  • Health
    • Life, But Better
    • Fitness
    • Food
    • Sleep
    • Mindfulness
    • Relationships
  • Entertainment
    • Movies
    • Television
    • Celebrity
  • Tech
    • Innovate
  • Style
    • Arts
    • Design
    • Fashion
    • Architecture
    • Luxury
    • Beauty
    • Video
  • Travel
    • Destinations
    • Food & Drink
    • Stay
    • News
    • Videos
  • Sports
    • Football
    • Tennis
    • Golf
    • Motorsport
    • US Sports
    • Olympics
  • Science
    • Space
    • Life
    • Unearthed
  • Climate
    • Solutions
    • Weather
  • Weather
    • Video
    • Climate
  • World Cup 2026
  • Ukraine-Russia War
  • Israel-Hamas War
  • Features
    • As Equals
    • Call to Earth
    • Freedom Project
    • Impact Your World
    • Inside Africa
    • CNN Heroes
  • Watch
    • Live TV
    • Featured
    • CNN Fast
    • Shows A-Z
    • CNN 10
    • CNN TV Schedule
  • Listen
    • All There Is with Anderson Cooper
    • Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta
    • The Assignment with Audie Cornish
    • Terms of Service with Clare Duffy
    • CNN 5 Things
    • All CNN Podcasts
  • Games
    • Daily Crossword
    • Jumble Crossword
    • Photo Shuffle
    • Sudoblock
    • Sudoku
    • 5 Things Quiz
  • About CNN
    • Photos
    • Investigations
    • CNN Profiles
    • CNN Leadership
    • CNN Newsletters
    • Work for CNN

Download the CNN App
Travel

Tripadvisor’s most popular destinations in the world for 2022

By Forrest Brown, CNN
Published 12:07 AM EST, Wed January 19, 2022
Link Copied!
<strong>Dubai, United Arab Emirates (No. 1):</strong> Travel platform Tripadvisor is out with its annual list of the top 10 most popular destinations in the world, and for 2022, Dubai is the place to beat with its users. This 2020 photo shows an aerial view of the luxurious Burj al-Arab hotel. Click through the gallery to see the other nine most popular places:
Dubai, United Arab Emirates (No. 1): Travel platform Tripadvisor is out with its annual list of the top 10 most popular destinations in the world, and for 2022, Dubai is the place to beat with its users. This 2020 photo shows an aerial view of the luxurious Burj al-Arab hotel. Click through the gallery to see the other nine most popular places:
Karim Sahib/AFP/Getty Images
<strong>London, United Kingdom (No. 2):</strong> Parliament, including the Big Ben clock tower, is one of the most iconic sites in the United Kingdom's largest city.
London, United Kingdom (No. 2): Parliament, including the Big Ben clock tower, is one of the most iconic sites in the United Kingdom's largest city.
Adrian Dennis/AFP/Getty Images
<strong>Cancún, Mexico (No. 3): </strong>On Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, Cancún's big draws are sand, surf and sun.
Cancún, Mexico (No. 3): On Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, Cancún's big draws are sand, surf and sun.
Elizabeth Ruiz/AFP/Getty Images
<strong>Bali, Indonesia (No. 4):</strong> An early morning swim along Sanur Beach has worldwide appeal.
Bali, Indonesia (No. 4): An early morning swim along Sanur Beach has worldwide appeal.
Sonny Tumbelaka/AFP/Getty Images
<strong>Crete, Greece (No. 5):</strong> The large sunny island of Crete is a favorite in the Mediterranean -- and the world. Here, people sit at terraces and walk through the old town of Chania.
Crete, Greece (No. 5): The large sunny island of Crete is a favorite in the Mediterranean -- and the world. Here, people sit at terraces and walk through the old town of Chania.
Louisa Gouliamaki/AFP/Getty Images
<strong>Rome, Italy (No. 6):</strong> Tourists visit the Fontana di Trevi in Rome, a city beloved for its food, history and urban energy.
Rome, Italy (No. 6): Tourists visit the Fontana di Trevi in Rome, a city beloved for its food, history and urban energy.
Antonio Masiello/Getty Images
<strong>Cabo San Lucas, Mexico (No. 7):</strong> Tourists enjoy a tour at the arch of Cabo San Lucas in Mexico's Baja California Peninsula.
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico (No. 7): Tourists enjoy a tour at the arch of Cabo San Lucas in Mexico's Baja California Peninsula.
Daniel Slim/AFP/Getty Images
<strong>Istanbul, Turkey (No. 8):</strong> The largest city in Turkey is full of incredible architecture, including the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque.
Istanbul, Turkey (No. 8): The largest city in Turkey is full of incredible architecture, including the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque.
Chris McGrath/Getty Images
<strong>Paris, France (No. 9):</strong> People walk on the Trocadero esplanade near the Eiffel Tower, which opened in 1889 and has been the symbol of the city ever since.
Paris, France (No. 9): People walk on the Trocadero esplanade near the Eiffel Tower, which opened in 1889 and has been the symbol of the city ever since.
Ludovic Marin/AFP/Getty Images
<strong>Hurghada, Egypt (No. 10): </strong>This picture taken from a ferry shows a view of the Hurghada Marina. The Red Sea resort city offers beaches, diving and desert exploration.
Hurghada, Egypt (No. 10): This picture taken from a ferry shows a view of the Hurghada Marina. The Red Sea resort city offers beaches, diving and desert exploration.
Khaled Desouki/AFP/Getty Images

My Account
  • Settings
  • Newsletters
  • Topics you follow
  • Sign out
Your CNN account Sign in to your CNN account

Live TV Listen Watch
  • World
    • Africa
    • Americas
    • Asia
    • Australia
    • China
    • Europe
    • India
    • Middle East
    • United Kingdom
  • US Politics
    • Trump
    • Facts First
    • CNN Polls
    • Elections 2026
    • Redistricting Tracker
    • Epstein Files
  • Business
    • Tech
    • Media
    • Calculators
    • Videos
  • Markets
    • Pre-markets
    • After-Hours
    • Fear & Greed
    • Investing
  • Health
    • Life, But Better
    • Fitness
    • Food
    • Sleep
    • Mindfulness
    • Relationships
  • Entertainment
    • Movies
    • Television
    • Celebrity
  • Tech
    • Innovate
  • Style
    • Arts
    • Design
    • Fashion
    • Architecture
    • Luxury
    • Beauty
    • Video
  • Travel
    • Destinations
    • Food & Drink
    • Stay
    • News
    • Videos
  • Sports
    • Football
    • Tennis
    • Golf
    • Motorsport
    • US Sports
    • Olympics
  • Science
    • Space
    • Life
    • Unearthed
  • Climate
    • Solutions
    • Weather
  • Weather
    • Video
    • Climate
  • World Cup 2026
  • Ukraine-Russia War
  • Israel-Hamas War
  • Features
    • As Equals
    • Call to Earth
    • Freedom Project
    • Impact Your World
    • Inside Africa
    • CNN Heroes
  • Watch
    • Live TV
    • Featured
    • CNN Headlines
    • Shows A-Z
    • CNN 10
    • CNN TV Schedule
  • Listen
    • All There Is with Anderson Cooper
    • Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta
    • The Assignment with Audie Cornish
    • Terms of Service with Clare Duffy
    • CNN 5 Things
    • All CNN Podcasts
  • Games
    • Daily Crossword
    • Jumble Crossword
    • Photo Shuffle
    • Sudoblock
    • Sudoku
    • 5 Things Quiz
  • About CNN
    • Photos
    • Investigations
    • CNN Profiles
    • CNN Leadership
    • CNN Newsletters
    • Work for CNN

Watch Listen Live TV
My Account
  • Settings
  • Newsletters
  • Topics you follow
  • Sign out
Your CNN account Sign in to your CNN account
Follow CNN Travel

Download the CNN app
Download the CNN app

Terms of Use Privacy Policy Ad Choices Accessibility & CC About Newsletters Transcripts Sitemap

© 2026 Cable News Network. A Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All Rights Reserved.
CNN Sans ™ & © 2016 Cable News Network.

Download the CNN app

Scan the QR code to download the CNN app on Google Play.

Scan the QR code to download the CNN app from Google Play.

Download the CNN app

Scan the QR code to download the CNN app from the Apple Store.

Scan the QR code to download the CNN app from the Apple Store.