The best tourist destinations for 2022 according to Lonely Planet

With the world slowly opening up after the pandemic, those who have vacations and can afford it are already thinking about traveling.

According to BBCOne way to choose where is to look at Lonely Planet’s list of recommended places.

The travel publisher published its annual Best in Travel last week, with destinations divided into countries, cities and regions.

The guide highlights the heavenly Cook Islands, an archipelago in the middle of the Pacific Ocean known for its crystal clear waters and unspoiled beaches.

“Beyond the tourist bustle and the contemporary appearance of the island, there is a robust culture, firmly anchored in the traditional values ​​of Polynesia”, highlights the guide.

Another destination that stands out is Oman, an ideal place for history lovers and the curious, full of castles, forts and mosques.

The country has a list of cultural assets and places declared World Heritage Sites, such as the fort of Bahlay and the ancient city of Qalhat, as well as a variety of natural beauties, from mountains and deserts to an unspoiled coastline.

And in Latin America?

Latin America

Lonely Planet has not forgotten the region and has highlighted the Mexican Mérida in its list of best cities and the Chilean Atacama desert.

Merida

The guide mentions the colonial history of Mérida, the capital and most populous city of the state of Yucatán, located in the southeast of the country, and its “delicious mix of provincial and cosmopolitan (character)”.

“It’s a great place to explore, with narrow streets, wide central squares, and the best museums in the region.”

“It is also a perfect place to start your adventure to the rest of the state of Yucatan. It has excellent cuisine and accommodations, thriving markets, and events that happen almost every night. “

Atacama

In the case of the Atacama desert, the guide assures that there are some of the most spectacular landscapes on the planet.

Located in the north of Chile, it covers an area of ​​approximately 105,000 square kilometers, being one of the largest deserts on the planet.

Being away from the light pollution of big cities, it is an ideal point for stargazing.

Puerto Rico also makes the list thanks to its combination of colonial past and natural beauty.

At BBC Mundo we give you the complete list:

1. Countries

• Islas Cook
• Norway
• Mauricio
• Belice
• Slovenia
• Eel
• Oman
• Nepal
• Malawi
• Egypt

2. Cities

• Auckland, New Zealand
• Taipei, taiwan
• Freiburg, Germany
• Atlanta, United States
• Lagos, Nigeria
• Nicosia, Cyprus
• Dublin, Ireland
• Merida, Mexico
• Florence, Italy
• Gyeongju, South Korea

3. Regions

• Westfjords, Islandia
• West Virginia, United States
• Xishuangbanna, China
• The Kent coast, UK
• Puerto Rico, United States
• Shikoku, Japan
• Atacama Desert, Chile
• Scenic Rim, Australia
• Vancouver Island, Canada
• Burgundy, France