Top Travel Destinations Unveiled: Where Tourists Find the Ultimate Happiness

For many holidaymakers, the joy of travel comes from immersing themselves in new cultures, sampling diverse cuisines, and soaking in stunning landscapes. However, some destinations are particularly renowned for bringing happiness to tourists, as highlighted in a recent report.

The Happiness List 2026 by G Adventures has pinpointed ten experiences and locales that are guaranteed to fill travelers with joy. This list was compiled following a survey of 8,000 adults who are planning to travel in the upcoming year, hailing from regions including the UK, Ireland, the United States, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia.

Among these destinations, Guatemala stands out as a favorite. Tourists are drawn to the country for its memorable experiences, rich cultural heritage, and vibrant culinary scene.

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.

Guatemala proved to be a popular spot for making memories and delving into the country’s culture and food scene.

A colder destination, the Arctic was also mentioned on the report. Travellers enjoy  taking in the icy views and exploring on expedition cruises.

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.

Guatemala proved to be a popular spot for making memories and delving into the country’s culture and food scene

Elsewhere, Ecuador, in South America, gives tourists the chance to experience the jungle first-hand

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. 

Seeing wildlife in Africa up close proved to be another popular activity, according to G Adventures.

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’s bountiful coast is worth exploring by boat, too and is brimming with wildlife and plenty of villages to stop by along the way.

San Blas Islands, off Panama’s Caribbean coast, is another location that fills holidaymakers with happiness and consists of around 378 islands and cays

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 is another location mentioned in the list, with dramatic landscapes and black sand beaches.

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.

Elsewhere, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan are all brimming with history and culture to soak up too.