There are, incredibly, more than 157,000 frequented destinations according to a recently released poll based on reviews of destinations and their attractions, restaurants, and hotels. The best-of-the-best places to visit include historic European cities, some quiet islands, Asian hot spots, and one bustling metropolis in the U.S.

Some of the top destinations are historic favorites; others are genuinely surprising but all are world-class. They are appreciated by tourists across the globe.

 

AFRICA	ASIA
EASTERN EUROPE	MIDDLE EAST
NORTH AMERICA	OCEANIA
SE ASIA	SOUTH AMERICA
WESTERN EUROPE