The happiest travel destination in North America is Las Vegas

The survey ranked destinations worldwide and used nine indicators, such as crime, safety, pollution, cost of restaurant beverages, outdoor activities opportunities, local attractions, spa and wellness centres, acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community and the overall happiness levels.

The results indicated "Sin City" as the happiest destination in North America.

"Las Vegas had the edge thanks to a wide range of daytime activities, perfect for visitors planning to make the most of their stay," Club Med representatives stated.

The following 9 places were occupied by: New Orleans, Louisiana; Vancouver, Canada; San Francisco, California; Washington, D.C.; Los Angeles, California; Portland, Oregon; Toronto, Canada; Halifax, Canada and Nashville, Tennessee.

"All of these beautiful destinations have so much to offer, with a range of day trips and spa and wellness centres, we can certainly understand why these destinations made the list," Club Med commented.

On the other hand, Europe was by far preferred by the survey respondents. The ten happiest places on the continent were found to be: Barcelona, Spain, first on the European list, followed by Amsterdam, Netherlands; Budapest, Hungary; Porto, Portugal; Marseille, France; Madrid, Spain; Dublin, Ireland; London, England; Valencia, Spain, and Milan, Italy.

Worldwide, Bali, Indonesia was the most popular destination of choice, followed by Las Vegas, Barcelona, New Orleans, Amsterdam, Budapest, Vancouver, San Francisco, Dubai, and Rio de Janeiro in Brazil.

"Our research found that Bali was the most popular destination for those in search of a happy, stress-free getaway. Bali came out on top due to the incredible spa and wellness centres it has to offer and amazing outdoor activities – perfect for those looking for both relaxation and adventure on their holiday", the hospitality group reported.

"With over 40 outdoor activities, Las Vegas is the place to be if it’s an adventure you're after. This city also has a high safety score so you can feel at ease while exploring all Las Vegas has to offer. [...]

"New Orleans and Barcelona were great options for those in search of an LGBTQ+ friendly destination, both scoring the maximum LGBTQ+ rank - so you will be as happy as can be on your holiday," Club Med concluded.

 

Source: fox29.com