Here are the Most Popular Travel Destinations in the World for 2015

Here are the Most Popular Travel Destinations in the World for 2015

The world is a big place, and those with wanderlust want to see it all. But where do you start? Are you planning a trip abroad for the coming year, but can’t decide where to go?

Don’t worry: the popular travel site TripAdvisor has your back, with it’s Traveler’s Choice Awards for Destinations in 2015, and there are some amazing places around the globe just waiting for you. These 25 cities were rated the best vacation destinations by people who have been there, and let this list serve as your travel bucket list from here on out. Think you know what cities are listed? You’ll be surprised by which place stole the top spot.

25. Sydney, Australia 

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24. Dubai, United Arab Emirates  

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23. Hong Kong, China 

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22. Queenstown, New Zealand 

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21. Budapest, Hungary 

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20. Athens, Greece 

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19. Kathmandu, Nepal* 

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*This list was published before the devastating earthquakes that hit Nepal in April, 2015. Instead of visiting, please consider donating to one of these relief funds

18. Bangkok, Thailand 

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17. St. Petersburg, Russia 

St Petersburg

16. Cusco, Peru 

cusco peru

15. Ubud, Indonesia 

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14. Goreme, Turkey 

goreme turkey

13. Barcelona, Spain 

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12. Zermatt, Switzerland 

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11. New York City, United States 

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10. Cape Town Central, South Africa 

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9. Paris, France  

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8. Buenos Ares, Argentina  

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7. Rome, Italy  

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6. London, United Kingdom   

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5. Prague, Czech Republic   

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4. Hanoi, Vietnam   

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3. Istanbul, Turkey   

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2. Siem Reap, Cambodia   

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1. Marrakech, Morocco   

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All 25 of these cities are amazing destinations, but which one is right for you? Check out TripAdvisor for comments from people who have visited before so you’re sure not to miss out on any of the exciting sites. Safe travels!

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