A new study by Travel Insurance specialists InsureandGo reveals which countries, cities and tourist attractions travellers most want to return to.
The researchers analysed thousands of comments on Reddit, as well as scrutinising the online reviews of hundreds of global attractions, to discover which tourist hotspots around the world people most want to revisit over and over.
London stands tall as the number one city that travellers want to see again, with the British capital drawing visitors back repeatedly with its unique English charm.
When it comes to tourist attractions with the ultimate return-appeal, its theme parks that dominate, with Tennessee’s unmistakable Dollywood scoring first place, as well as the likes of Disneyland, Busch Gardens and Universal Studios all landing in the top ten.
Top 10 Cities People Most Want To Return To
| Rank | City | Country | Number of mentions |
| 1 | London | England | 93 |
| 2 | Paris | France | 89 |
| =3 | Barcelona | Spain | 64 |
| =3 | New York City | United States of America | 64 |
| 4 | Rome | Italy | 59 |
| 5 | Tokyo | Japan | 44 |
| 6 | Amsterdam | Netherlands | 41 |
| 7 | Berlin | Germany | 38 |
| 8 | Edinburgh | Scotland | 33 |
| 9 | Mexico City | Mexico | 32 |
| 10 | Madrid | Spain | 27 |
London, affectionately called the big smoke by capital dwellers, takes the top spot where cities are concerned, with 93 different mentions from people who hope to return to it on their travels. Many Redditors comment on how ‘at home’ they feel when visiting, with the popular city offering something for everyone who travels there.
London is followed by Paris, with 89 mentions, and Barcelona and New York City, which tie in third place with 64 mentions each. For travellers who love to retrace their steps, these hotspots provide tourists with tasty cuisines, picturesque surroundings and an unparalleled blend of history, art, and vibrant cultures.
Other notable cities include Rome, Tokyo, Germany, Mexico City and Madrid – all of which are incountries that also made it into the top 10 countries travellers want to explore again.
Top 15 Global Attractions People Most Want ToReturn To
| Rank | Attraction | Location | “Come Back” score /100 |
| 1 | Dollywood | Tennessee, USA | 94 |
| 2 | Disneyland Park | California, USA | 87 |
| 3 | Stone Mountain Park | Atlanta, USA | 81 |
| 4 | Warner Bros Studio Tour | London, UK | 78 |
| =5 | Blenheim Palace | Oxfordshire, UK | 74 |
| =5 | Grand Canyon National Park | Arizona, USA | 74 |
| =7 | Crazy Horse Memorial | South Dakota, USA | 71 |
| =7 | Hampton Court Palace | London, UK | 71 |
| =9 | Tokyo Disneyland | Tokyo, Japan | 70 |
| =9 | Yosemite National Park | California, USA | 70 |
| =9 | Universal Studios Florida | Florida, USA | 70 |
| =9 | Busch Gardens | Florida, USA | 70 |
| 13 | Universal Studios Singapore | Singapore | 69 |
| =14 | Hoi An Ancient Town | Hoi An, Vietnam | 68 |
| =14 | The Eden Project | Cornwall, UK | 68 |
To attribute a ‘come back’ score to almost 500 global tourist attractions, the researchers analysedtraveller reviews which had mentions of wanting to return to it one day and combined them with the number of favourable reviews each has received.
The analysis revealed that the number one worldwide attraction travellers most want to see again is Dollywood, with a huge score of 94 out of 100. Partly owned by Dolly Parton, the queen of country herself, reviewers label the Tennesse themepark as ‘the most wonderful place on earth’.
Following Dollywood is Disneyland Park in California and Stone Mountain Park in Atlanta, which make up the top three with scores of 87 and 81, respectively.While, the UK’s Warner Bros Studio Tour, a whirlwind tour through the beloved Harry Potter filming sets, placed fourth. The studios have beenrunning for over 100 years, but the tour itself opened in 2012, and tickets often sell out months in advance.
Other notable attractions that made it into the top 50 include the Tokyo (9th), Hong Kong (16th) and Paris (33rd) Disneyland theme parks, as well as multiple UK palaces, castles and stately homes, including Blenheim Palace (5th), Hampton Court Palace (7th), Chatsworth House and Windsor Castle (both tied in 18th place).
Russell Wallace, Travel Insurance Expert atInsureandGo, comments: “There’s no end to the experiences you can have while travelling, with so many different countries and cities around the globe just waiting to be explored. In some instances, however, travelling to the same place repeatedly can in fact, provide a richer experience. Bringing with it a deeper understanding of a destination, along with local insights and maybe evendiscovering some hidden gems.
“We were really interested to see exactly which global destinations are drawing tourists back more than others, and it was fantastic to see such a variety of wonderful places around the world ranking so highly, according to genuine reviews from travellers.
“Although travelling to the same place can bring with it a sense of familiarity, it’s important to be as prepared as you would be if you were travelling somewhere new. Always be sure to buy your travel insurance as soon as you book your trip, to ensureyou’ve got comprehensive insurance in place if anything happens before or during your holiday.”
For the full top 50 global attractions travellers want to revisit, as well as more information, please visit: www.insureandgo.com/blog/global-hotspots-travellers-return-to
