With an objective to get away from the fever of the world and to quench an inevitable passion of humans to travel, TIME has enlisted 50 magnificent destinations to explore in 2022. Awakening from the slumber state due to the pandemic, world travelers are getting ready to hit the road and sky with places as their guide to explore the world’s greatest places.
Time and Destinations
Places in North and South America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Africa, Middle East, et cetera, claim their position in the list compiled of the world’s greatest places in 2022. TIME has chosen the places after soliciting the nominations linked to its international network of correspondents and contributors. The magazine said that the spots were selected “with an eye toward those offering new and exciting experiences.”
The places range from the Great Barrier Reef where travelers can explore the world of water to Seoul, the ultra-high-tech city. Some places like The Philippines’ Boracay Island are still dealing with economic recovery as a result of over-tourism and the pandemic of 2019. Others like Doha, Qatar are “thriving, growing and changing.” Opening of hotels, enhancing transport facilities, offering package tours, et cetera are being carried out by these breathtaking travel destinations in order to attract tourists and expand the tourism sector.
TIME: Unquenchable Travel Appetite
The world could be narrowed down to these 50 destinations before reaching the end of a lifetime. A crisp note on the places:
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- North America: Portland, San Francisco, Miami, and Detroit Park City, Utah.
- Canada: Toronto, Tofino, British Columbia, and Ilulissat.
- Beach destinations: Jamaica and Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit.
- South America: Salta, El Chaltén, Chile’s Rapa Nui and Ecuador’s Galápagos Islands.
- Metropolises: Bogotá, Colombia, and São Paulo, Brazil.
- Europe: Devon and Portree
- Western Europe: Marseilles, Copenhagan, Skellefteå and València.
- Italian region: Calabria, Thessaloniki, Alentejo and Madeira, Dolni Morava, Kaunas, and Istanbul.
- Asia- Pacific: Kerala and Ahmedabad, Setouchi and Kyushu, Seoul, Bali, and Boracay. Along with the Great Barrier Reef, Fremantle, and New Zealand’s Queenstown.
- Routes less traveled: Bhutan’s Trans-Bhutan Trail, and Uzbekistan
- Middle East: Qatar and its capital Doha and port destination Ras Al Khaimah (UAE).
- Africa: Nairobi, and Kigali.
- South Africa’s Franschhoek, Zambia’s Lower Zambezi National Park, and Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park.
- Low Earth Orbit:Arctic polar region and the International Space Station.
A Proud Legacy to Behold
The two states in India, Kerala, and Ahmadabad have found their ways to enter TIME’s world’s greatest places in 2022. The southern state of Kerala often denoted as “God’s own country” attracts a wide number of tourists every year to mesmerize in the scenic beauty. Meanwhile, Ahmadabad, also a southern state and the capital of Gujarat, as India’s first UNESCO World Heritage City has an appreciable cultural impact on the visitors.
In the words of TIME, Kerala captured its position in the entries because “Kerala is one of India’s most beautiful states. With spectacular beaches and lush backwaters, temples, and palaces, it’s known as “God’s own country” for good reason.”
Kerala’s success remains in houseboat cruising and “caravans are expected to follow suit with a similar promise of sustainable tourism,” it added.
TIME Magazine says regarding Ahmadabad brims for its cultural and historical significance, “boasts both ancient landmarks and contemporary innovations that make it a mecca for cultural tourism, from the serene Gandhi Ashram that sits on 36 acres on the banks of the Sabarmati River to Navratri, a vibrant nine-day celebration billed as the longest dance festival in the world,” TIME said.
A Futuristic Vision: Tourism Sector
With an untold pride bore in her heart, India is now working to improve tourism sectors in every state until the point of excellence is reached. Among the chosen states in 2022, “Kerala is boosting motor-home tourism in India to inspire a new pas de deux of exploration and accommodation. The state’s first caravan park, Karavan Meadows, opened in Vagamon, a scenic hill station,” marked TIME. Even before waiting for further improvements, plenty of campers have begun their journey to the land. To experience the grandeur and sublimity of the place with its calm beaches and rich plantations.
While defining Ahmadabad’s Gujarat Science City it said, as a “sprawling entertainment center and theme park”. Last year, the city has opened a 20-acre nature park along with spaces for playing chess and practicing yoga, to attract tourism.
“There is also a new interactive robot gallery that celebrates innovation in robotics and features a towering replica of a Transformer. And Science City’s new aquarium, which showcases aquatic species from around the globe, is now India’s largest,” it added.
Ready to Visit?
The urge to travel has increased after the COVID-19 pandemic hit the world thereby leading people into the confined walls of their houses. One of the adverse effects was on the tourism sector which is now trying to recover from its damages. The sector requires huge funding for renovation and maintenance. Thus, countries all over are focused on improving their places to attract tourism and provide the best experience for travelers.
