Alongside unveiling the top trending destinations this summer, based on an increase in searches compared to last summer, travel search engine Kayak has revealed the destinations that have received the most overall searches this season.
Topping the list is Bangkok, Thailand’s sprawling, bustling capital, which we recently named as one of the very best cities in the world.
‘To start, it’s one of the world’s friendliest cities – a warm welcome is pretty much guaranteed in the capital of a country known as the ‘Land of Smiles’,’ writes Kaweewat Siwanartwong, Time Out Thailand’s staff writer, ‘Intricately designed temples like Wat Arun and the Grand Palace offer a glimpse into Bangkok’s rich culture and captivating history, while parks like Benjakitti Park provide vital green breathing space. And, of course, Bangkok’s food scene is second to none.’
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So good is the city’s food scene that Bangkok was also named the second-best city in the world for food, according to the same survey.
Manila, the Filipino capital, claimed second place, and Tokyo also made the top 10, claiming eighth place. New York City claimed third, and the top five were rounded out by two European destinations – Faro in Portugal and Málaga in Spain. Read on for the top 10, and have a look at Kayak’s report in more detail here.
These are the 10 most searched-for destinations, according to Kayak
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Manila, Philippines
- New York, United States
- Faro, Portugal
- Málaga, Spain
- Alicante, Spain
- Orlando, United States
- Tokyo, Japan
- Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Barcelona, Spain
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