According to a report from Berkshire Hathaway, Canada will be the safest country to travel to in 2024. … [+] Here is an aerial photo of Quebec City.
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For many people, safety is a top concern when choosing a travel destination, and given the current situation in the Middle East, including the Israel-Hamas war and the U.S. State Department’s global travel advisory, safety is even more important. This is a matter of consideration. To help you pinpoint the safest countries to travel in 2024, Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection has published its “Safest Destinations” report for the ninth year in a row. This report ranks both the safest countries and safest cities in the world.
This year’s top safest countries are Canada, Switzerland, and Norway.
View of St. Moritz, Switzerland, country ranked second highest in new ‘Safest Places’ [+] Berkshire Hathaway Travel” list.
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The safest cities in the world are: Honolulu, Hawaii. Montreal, Quebec. and Reykjavik, Iceland. Nordic countries and cities regularly make top safety lists, but this month Iceland declared a “state of emergency” due to increased seismic activity and a “substantial possibility” of an eruption of the Fagradalsfjall volcano. It is important to note that , has urged evacuation in Grindavik. , a small fishing town.
Of course, travel safety comes in many forms. These include destinations free from terrorism, destinations protected from the elements, countries with strong infrastructure to prevent traffic accidents, and areas where people of color and LGBTQ+ travelers feel safe and comfortable.
For this list, the insurer surveyed 1,702 travelers and drew from third-party sources to assess safety concerns such as terrorism, weather emergencies, health measures, and the safety of underrepresented groups. data points were also considered.
Honolulu ranks as the #1 safest city to visit in 2024, according to Berkshire Hathaway. but, … [+] The United States was not included in the list of safest countries.
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Travelers must have visited the country being evaluated within the past five years. The study includes data from the World Peace Index and the State Department’s Travel Safety Rating. The study also incorporates his GeoSure Global scores for each country’s major cities. This score takes into account a variety of factors, including women’s safety, theft, basic freedoms, and health and medical factors.
An important thing to note about Berkshire Hathaway’s report is that the ratings are “predictive,” meaning they do not take into account the possibility of natural disasters. The survey was conducted in August and September, and Iceland, as an example, is included on this year’s list despite thousands of small earthquakes rocking the country in recent weeks.
Cherry blossoms in Kyoto in spring.
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Berkshire Hathaway’s list has traditionally been dominated by Scandinavian countries, Northern Europe, and destinations such as Australia and New Zealand. This year, countries in Asia and South America made it into the top 15, with Japan and Brazil both on the list of safest countries. Brazil ranked 42nd last year.
Which countries are the safest to travel to in 2024?
According to a report from Berkshire Hathaway, the 15 safest countries to travel to in 2024 are:
Lake Louise in Banff National Park is home to a glacier-fed turquoise lake and Mount Victoria Glacier. [+] It’s in the background. According to Berkshire Hathaway, Canada ranks as the safest country to visit in 2024.
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1st place: Canada
2nd place: Switzerland
3rd place: Norway
4th place: Ireland
5th place: Netherlands
6th place: UK
7th place: Portugal
8th place: Denmark
9th place: Iceland
10th place: Australia
11th place: New Zealand
12th place: Japan
13th place: France
14th place: Spain
15th place: Brazil
What are the safest cities to travel to in 2024?
According to a report from Berkshire Hathaway, the 15 safest cities to travel to in 2024 are:
Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland, is one of the safest cities, but Iceland… [+] Emergency situation due to increased seismic activity.
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1st place: Honolulu
2nd place: Montreal
3rd place: Reykjavik
4th place: Sydney
5th place: Amsterdam
6th place: Dubai
7th place: Copenhagen
8th place: London
9th place: Seoul
10th place: Venice, Italy
11th place: Tokyo
12th place: Berlin
13th place: Paris
14th place: Barcelona
15th place:Orlando
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