National Geographic reveals its top destinations for 2023

It’s never too early to start planning big trips for next year. National Geographic is also getting an early start, releasing its list of the world’s top 25 destinations to visit in 2023 in late October. Respect for people and their culture, for the land and its preservation is the main theme of the list, which is divided into five official categories. We hope that 2023 will be not only a great return to travel, but also a rediscovery of wonder, said Amy Alipio, senior editor of National Geographic Travel. “Because when you’re passionate about something, you treat it with respect. And that spirit is what we want to encourage with this list,” Alipio said. efforts, wellness and heritage travel, as well as ways for travelers to give back, as well as places that are doing important work in ecotourism, sustainable development and inclusive travel. Looking at the community, National Geographic introduced a new category in is a list of the year, which replaces “sustainability” with the broader category of “community”. It’s about increasing the focus on people who are committed to sustainable destinations and the different ways that manifests itself, from making travel more accessible to supporting local businesses,” Alipio said. Sustainability was woven into each category a little more. The other four categories – nature, culture, adventure and family. The five destinations listed under the ‘community’ heading represent diverse strengths. Ghana is on the list of important destinations for black travelers in West Africa. Alberta, Canada is also on the list. “They are leaders in indigenous tourism, mainly getting travelers to learn about the stories and lifestyles of the First Nations here in North America,” and their vibrant, modern culture, Alipio said. In Laos, a new high-speed train makes the country more accessible to visitors and providing economic opportunity to local residents Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a Great Lakes city listed in part ta that it “really supports its creative community,” Alipio said, referring to Bronzeville, which is opening a cultural center dedicated to African-American art. And in Greece’s Dodecanese Islands, Karpathos is a great destination for sustainable tourism with women leaders. Big Openings, Small Crowds The list is not without big new attractions. The long-awaited Grand Egyptian Museum outside Cairo appears on Egypt’s 2023 list in the culture category. And Charleston, South Carolina, will soon be home to the International African American Museum, set to open in January. The US desert is represented in the list in two categories, with an emphasis on getting away from the crowds. Utah, where five national parks enjoy immense appeal, appears in the “adventure” category in part because of efforts to direct tourists to some of its lesser-known areas to combat overtourism. Visit Utah has a responsible travel page where it asks visitors to consider their impact with questions including “Am I doing my best to avoid crowded places?” State parks, including Dead Horse Point and Goblin Valley, are located adjacent to one or more of Utah’s five spectacular national parks. Big Bend National Park in Texas is in the “nature” category. While Big Bend welcomed a record 581,000 recreational visits in 2021, it was still significantly less visited than some of the most popular US national parks. Yellowstone welcomed 4.9 million visitors and Great Smoky Mountains National Park welcomed a whopping 14.1 million recreational visits in 2021. Slovenia, a “long-standing leader in sustainable tourism,” combines cycling routes with visits to vineyards, cheese makers and other food producers in a way that earns it a spot in the “nature” category with a culinary bonus. The Scottish Highlands, the dazzling volcanic archipelago of the Azores in Portugal and Botswana also make the ‘nature’ list for their conservation and sustainability efforts. Family, adventure and culture Columbia was the focus of Disney’s Encanto, making it a timely choice for the family category. California’s Crosstown Trail in San Francisco is another spot perfect for a family adventure. Speaking of “adventure,” that category also includes Choquequirao, Peru, an Inca site that rivals Machu Picchu as it becomes more accessible and spurs economic development. And New Zealand, the long-time adventure capital, is making the list as craze grows with the resurgence of travel. The Austrian Alps also offer great adventure opportunities within the Bergsteigerdorfer network of 29 mountain villages. Asia, which has been slower to open up since the pandemic, features prominently in “culture.” Busan, South Korea, features in the category of offerings from craft beer to Asia’s premier film festival. While China remains closed to international tourism, its Longmen Grottoes in Henan Province are also on the “culture” list as new technologies draw attention to the world’s largest collection of stone statues. For more information on National Geographic’s “World’s Best” list, visit their website. 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