Among the various countries in the world to travel in 2022, the readers of the international magazine Condé Nast Traveler have chosen "Portugal as the best destination in the world to travel to and go on holiday", repeating the feat of 2021.

And although European countries have dominated the awards list this year, Portugal is the only destination in Europe to enter the top 5. This is why Portugal is the best country in the world to travel to, according to Condé Nast the Reader's Choice Awards by Condé Nast Traveler, 

Portugal continues to make a name for itself as a destination of choice for travel. It was also named 'Best Destination in Europe' at the regional edition of the World Travel Awards 2022, for the fifth time in six years, plus another 30 awards, among destinations, regions and products and services. The election results from the votes of thousands of professionals in the sector, from all countries in the world. 

In this vote that brought together 48 countries from around the world, "Europe dominated the list of winners of this year's Reader's Choice Awards that brings together the best countries in the world for travelling", reads the international travel magazine that announced the winners on 4th October 2022.

In addition to Portugal, in the first 10 places of the list of the best countries to travel in 2022, there are only two other European countries: Greece, in sixth position, and Italy, in ninth.

For readers to carry out the online voting of the best countries to travel they have to assess a series of categories such as hotels, resorts, spas or airports. And, at this point, Portugal's tourist accommodation was also highlighted:

• Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon is among the 50 best hotels in the world (45th position);
• Six Senses Douro Valley and Vila Vita Parc ranked 24th and 25th on the list of the 30 best spas in the world in 2022, respectively.

Adding to the list, Portugal was also voted the second friendliest country in Europe - this time it was Ireland that took first place. "Portugal's location on the Atlantic Ocean has made it a paradise for those seeking a taste of authentic maritime life and culture. With long stretches of golden coastline, villages nestled between rice fields and dunes, and architecture from the 16th-19th centuries, it is a country with much to recommend, not least the famous codfish and grilled sardine dishes that have become synonymous with the region," reads the publication.

Lisbon and Porto are highlighted for "attracting large crowds". Also the "charming town of Marvão with its castle and 13th century walls and Amarante in the north" of the country are worth a visit, they say.

The 20 best countries in the world for travelling.

This is the list of the 20 best countries in the world to travel in 2022 (and their rankings), according to the readers of Condé Nast Traveler:

1. Portugal: 91.22
2. Japan 91.17
3. Thailand: 90.46
4. Singapore: 90.09
5. India: 90.01
6. Greece: 89.79
7. Denmark: 89.62
8. United Kingdom: 89.12
9. Italy: 89.12
10. New Zealand: 89.01
11. Spain: 88.76
12. Netherlands: 88.65
13. Ireland: 88.53
14. Croatia: 88.33
15. Morocco: 88.23
16. Sweden: 88.11
17. Sri Lanka: 88.01
18. Israel: 87.98
19. Turkey 87.97
20. South Africa: 87.96

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