15/11/2022
Travel Lemming lists Bhutan in second place as the world’s best place to travel in 2023
Travel Lemming is a US-based online travel guide read by more than 6 million travelers.
Today, Travel Lemming announced its list of the top 50 destinations in the world for 2023.
Bhutan was named the best place to travel in Asia next year, and the number 2 destination overall in the world.
The annual list of 50 best places to travel highlights emerging destinations and hidden gems around the world.
Carissa Nimah, Chief Marketing Officer of The Department of Tourism – Bhutan commented: “Bhutan has long practiced a policy of ‘high value, low volume’ tourism to protect and preserve its peace, its sacred places and its wilderness. Bhutan is already an incredibly alluring destination ... yet there are still so many more layers to be revealed and shared.”
Nimah continued: “We invite all travellers to visit Bhutan to experience the inspiration, mystique, spirituality, adventure and energy of Bhutanese culture. It’s an honour for us to be included in the list of the best places to travel for 2023. Welcome to Bhutan.”
In explaining why Bhutan was selected, the article says Bhutan “is a special place … [w]ith breathtaking scenery and the freshest air you'll ever inhale.”
The annual list is a collaborative project of the publication’s team of more than 25 travel writers and editors.
The top 10 destinations on the list are:
#1 - Lafayette, Louisiana
#2 - Bhutan
#3 - Utila, Honduras
#4 - Ile Sainte Marie, Madagascar
#5 - Kosovo
#6 - Salento, Colombia
#7 - Vanuatu
#8 - Lake Ohrid, North Macedonia
#9 - Uzbekistan
#10 - Detroit, Michigan
By region, the full list of 50 destinations includes 7 destinations in Europe, 5 in Asia, 4 in South America, 4 in Oceania, 4 in Africa, 6 in North America (besides the US), and 20 in the United States.
Nate Hake, CEO of Travel Lemming, commented: “2023 is shaping up to be the year of ‘revenge travel,’ as travelers venture farther and go bigger with their trips. Our unique list of 50 hidden gems is the perfect source of inspiration for that once-in-a-lifetime trip…”
Discover ancient Buddhist culture and pristine landscapes in one of the world’s least-touristed nations.
“The entire nation looks like a postcard, with Buddhist monasteries decorating its dramatic mountains and valleys. You may wonder how a place like this can exist, but Bhutan has embraced a “High Value, Low Impact” policy for visitors. The Government of Bhutan requires a sustainable development fee of $200 USD per visitor per day to enjoy this pristine paradise. Is it worth it? We’ll leave that for you to find out,” state Travel Lemming.
