The Welsh seaside resort of Llandudno is the surprising name on a list of emerging global destinations that should be on travellers' bucket lists in 2022.
The Victorian coastal town is alongside more illustrious names such as the US city of Atlanta, Montpelier in France, Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic and other resorts in Malaysia, Taiwan and Brazil.
The prestigious report, from information supplied to travel agent Booking.com by 24,000 travellers across 31 countries, claimed Llandudno, famous for its Great Orme cliffs and wide streets, was a "seaside gem and the perfect staycation escape complete with beaches, nature and castles."
The report went on: "Known as ‘The Queen of the Welsh Watering Places’, this Victorian seaside gem situated on the North Wales Coast is perfect for exploring beaches, nature and castles.
"To see all of the city, the formidable limestone headland overlooking Llandudno is known as The Great Orme and visitors can travel up on a tram to reach the summit station for wonderful views.
"For a quintessentially British seaside experience, Llandudno pier is ideal for seaside fun and charming shops. Llandudno is also home to the Oriel Mostyn Gallery; an elegant building that showcases contemporary art lies nearby a variety of restaurants, pubs and shops."
It said: "While Covid-19 is not yet in the rear-view mirror, an indefatigable sense of hope is beginning to take its place.
"To explore this rolling wave of optimism, Booking.com has commissioned extensive research with more than 24,000 travellers across 31 countries and territories, to predict how travel will continue to be redefined in the year ahead."
Ryan Pearson, regional manager at Booking.com, added: “As we look towards the year ahead, we’re seeing a lot of excitement and anticipation for people to return to travel, whether it’s domestically, abroad, the trip of a lifetime or just saying yes to whatever travel opportunity comes their way, and it’s our mission to make it easier for everyone to do just that."
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