Revealed The Destinations Where Tourists Feel Happiest
Experiencing new cultures, trying different food and exploring beautiful landscapes make most holidaymakers happy. But there are certain destinations where tourists feel the most joyful, according to a new report. G Adventures' Happiness List 2026 identified the 10 different experiences and locations that fill travellers with happiness. The tour group company surveyed 8,000 adults who plan to travel next year from the UK, Ireland, America, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Canada, New Zealand and Australia.
In This Article:
- Guatemala: A Hot Spot for Culture, Memories and Food
- Arctic: Loved for Icy Views and Expedition Cruises
- Ecuador: Jungle Adventures and Cocoa-rich Chocolate
- San Blas Islands: 378 Islands and Miles of Sandy Beaches
- Africa: Close-up Wildlife Encounters
- Spain's Solar Eclipse: A Rare Celestial Event
- Sri Lanka: A Coast Brimming with Wildlife and Villages
- East Iceland: Dramatic Landscapes and Black Sand Beaches
- Moldova: A Wine-Filled Gem Between Romania and Ukraine
- Central Asia: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan
Guatemala: A Hot Spot for Culture, Memories and Food
Guatemala proved to be a popular spot for making memories and delving into the country's culture and food scene.
Arctic: Loved for Icy Views and Expedition Cruises
A colder destination, the Arctic was also mentioned on the report. Travellers enjoy taking in the icy views and exploring on expedition cruises.
Ecuador: Jungle Adventures and Cocoa-rich Chocolate
Elsewhere, Ecuador, in South America, gives tourists the chance to experience the jungle first-hand. What's more, it's a great place to try the local chocolate, with the country being a big producer of cocoa.
San Blas Islands: 378 Islands and Miles of Sandy Beaches
San Blas Islands, off Panama's Caribbean coast, is another location that fills holidaymakers with happiness and consists of around 378 islands and cays. There are miles of sandy beaches to relax on that are scattered with palm trees and coral reefs.
Africa: Close-up Wildlife Encounters
Seeing wildlife in Africa up close proved to be another popular activity, according to G Adventures.
Spain's Solar Eclipse: A Rare Celestial Event
Witnessing an eclipse was also mentioned by travellers as a top experience and they may be able to see one as early as next year. For the first time in 100 years, a solar eclipse is expected to be visible from Spain on August 12 at 8pm. The spectacular natural phenomenon will occur from Galicia to Mallorca, according to Majorca Daily Bulletin.
Sri Lanka: A Coast Brimming with Wildlife and Villages
Sri Lanka's bountiful coast is worth exploring by boat, too and is brimming with wildlife and plenty of villages to stop by along the way.
East Iceland: Dramatic Landscapes and Black Sand Beaches
East Iceland is another location mentioned in the list, with dramatic landscapes and black sand beaches.
Moldova: A Wine-Filled Gem Between Romania and Ukraine
Moldova is a small country located between Romania and Ukraine and is famous for its wine. The lesser-known spot was mentioned by G Adventures as a great place for tourists to try the local food and explore.
Central Asia: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan are all brimming with history and culture to soak up too.
