Who doesn’t love exploring new places and meeting new people? We all do. Choosing a travel destination depends on your preferences: do you prefer beaches or mountains, are you interested in shopping or experiencing different cultures? To help you decide on your next vacation destination, CEOWORLD magazine has created a list of the best countries to visit in your lifetime. The list includes Asian staples like India, Indonesia, and Thailand, as well as far-flung destinations like Fiji, New Zealand, and Tahiti. The rankings are based on feedback from over 295,000 readers, the highest participation rate in the magazine’s history.
Best countries in the world to visit in your lifetime in 2024
Rank Country Score 1 Thailand 72.15 2 Greece 67.22 3 Indonesia 65.15 4 Portugal 64.32 5 Sri Lanka 60.53 6 South Africa 59.76 7 Peru 59.76 8 Italy 57.77 9 India 57.65 10 United Arab Emirates 57.38 11 France 56.31 12 United Kingdom 56.29 13 Bora Bora 56.2 14 United States 55.98 15 Spain 55.89 16 Australia 55.73 17 Maldives 55.46 18 Netherlands 55.37 19 Argentina 55.31 20 British Virgin Islands 55.19 21 St. Lucia 54.95 22 Czech Republic 54.92 23 Brazil 54.69 24 Egypt 54.63 25 Costa Rica 53.99 26 Philippines 53.74 27 Turkey 53.59 28 Vietnam 53.55 29 Mexico 53.41 30 Ireland 53.28 31 Japan 53.25 32 Canada 53.13 33 New Zealand 53 34 Ecuador 52.83 35 French Polynesia 52.52 36 Fiji 52.5 37 Taiwan 52.4 38 Cape Verde 52.35 39 Montenegro 52.24 40 Kiribati 51.85 41 Iceland 51.8 42 New Caledonia 51.7 43 Cambodia 51.61 44 Austria 51.41 45 Germany 51.34 46 Vanuatu 50.88 47 Jordan 50.73 48 Morocco 50.59 49 Mozambique 50.39 50 Poland 50.28 51 Tanzania 50.13 52 Solomon Islands 50.04 53 Laos 49.97 54 Bhutan 49.9 55 Finland 49.87 56 Uruguay 49.64 57 Romania 49.6 58 Israel 49.25 59 Georgia 49.17 60 Lebanon 49.15 61 Belize 48.96 62 Nepal 48.94 63 Zimbabwe 48.93 64 Croatia 48.92 65 Oman 48.86 66 Barbados 48.84 67 Colombia 48.71
Thailand: Thailand offers a wide range of experiences including wild nightlife, delicious cuisine, vibrant arts and culture, great shopping options, winding rivers and canals, Buddhist temples, night markets and much more. If you’re looking for some tranquility during your vacation, visit Bang Krachao Island in Phra Pradaeng Province, just outside the city. The island is away from the hustle and bustle of the city and is home to magnificent temples, floating markets, special parks and spirit houses.
Greece: Greece is a country with a huge diversity of architectural styles. It also has a variety of islands that cater to different types of tourists. For example, Skiathos is great for families, Lefkada is great for surfers, Paxos is perfect for sophisticated travelers, Hydra is a must-see for art lovers, Milos is a great destination for those who love taking photos and posting them on Instagram, and Serifos and Amorgos are perfect for those looking for peace and tranquility. If you’re adventurous, you can get your adrenaline pumping by exploring the canals, caves, lakes and hot springs.
Indonesia: This country has something for every type of tourist. For water lovers, there are beautiful beaches, tranquil lakes and surreal islands, for peace seekers, there are amazing waterfalls, for adventure lovers, there are active volcanoes, for wildlife lovers, there are national parks and for city lovers, there are countless places to explore. There are also bustling markets for shopaholics. If you love mystery and adventure, don’t miss the cave exploration of Jomblang, a mysterious vertical cave that is unlike any other.
Portugal: Portugal is famous for its football, delicious cuisine and port wine production. But what you might not know is that this beautiful destination is also great for golf and surfing and boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. These beaches have long stretches of sand, stunning panoramic views and warm, shallow waters. Some of the best beaches in Portugal include Praia da Cordoama, Praia do Baril, Praia do Carvalho, Praia de Cavaleiro and Praia de São Jacinto. Plus, you can visit the spectacularly decorated luxury casino.
Sri Lanka: The hill country of Sri Lanka offers a wide range of experiences for any traveller, including Ayurvedic treatments, unforgettable train journeys and visiting tea plantations. The country is rich in culture and traditions, with the most important rituals being the Poya ceremony, performed in Buddhist temples. Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy a hearty Sri Lankan breakfast, dine under the stars and stay overnight in one of the country’s national parks. Moreover, Sri Lanka is a great destination for shopping lovers, where you can find gemstones, batik, tea, handwoven fabrics, leather goods, antiques, jewellery and pottery.
South Africa: This country with three capital cities boasts of spectacular landscapes including ancient and massive mountains, subtropical forests, long deserts, grasslands, wetlands and bush. The capital, Cape Town, is famous for its picturesqueness. The Cape Peninsula provides the perfect backdrop for your Instagram profile. It offers the best shopping, tranquil beaches, whale watching, delicious food and wine and wild nightlife. If you want to learn about fossils, you must visit the Karoo region, which is home to the best quality fossils of early dinosaurs, turtles and mammals.
Peru: Peru is known as a diverse country, with beautiful beaches and vast deserts where you can enjoy sandboarding and surfing. You can’t describe the country without mentioning Peruvian cuisine. Peruvian chefs are known for their innovative cooking methods. They like to fuse culinary traditions from different regions of Africa, South America, Europe and Asia.
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