Throughout the pandemic, it was very hard for people to travel or go on vacation. Tourist spots and resorts had to be closed because nobody was able to travel. Since then, new resorts and destination spots have opened up and have begun to thrive again.

Read below to learn about the most popular tourist attractions since everything opened back up again, post-pandemic. 

• The Dominican Republic

The number one most visited country in the world during 2022 was the Dominican Republic. According to an article written by Celia Fernandez, between the start of 2022 through Oct. 18, 2022, the Dominican Republic saw a 5% increase in visitors than it did during the pandemic. The Dominican Republic is very well-known for their beautiful golf courses. 

• Turkey

Turkey was the second most visited country in 2022. The city Antalya is the largest city in Turkey, and it saw 66% more visitors than in 2019. Turkey is known for being very diverse and having many different popular Turkish dishes. Turkey also has a rich history, so there are many famous architects and museums to visit that attract tourists. 

• Costa Rica

Costa Rica was third on the list of most visited countries. It hasn’t seen an increase in tourists since after the pandemic, but Costa Rica has many things that attract tourists. Costa Rica is known for its beautiful oceans and beaches, which provide a great place to surf, as well as its volcanoes and wide variety of animals. Costa Rica is also an ideal vacation spot because according to U.S. World & News Report, it is ranked the fourth cheapest destination spot in Central and South America.

These are only a few destinations that have been popular in recent years, but there are many more. Different locations offer many different venues, such as the Egyptian pyramids that date back thousands of years, or Dubai, which is a very new and technologically advanced country. There are places where you can relax beachside, and places where you can have eventful days and nights, with or without the kids. This world has so many beautiful things to offer, you just have to take advantage of them.