Perthshire in the UK, Penghu County in Taiwan and Boyaca in Colombia have been named the world’s most welcoming regions by online travel agency Booking.com.
According to Booking.com, Scotland’s vast region known for its trees is the most welcoming region on earth.
Perthshire, in the east of the country, has the highest proportion of hotels and holiday accommodation on site at over 8/10, with taxi and car rental companies also scoring very highly.
The results suggest that if you head to Perthshire on holiday and use Booking.com to arrange part of your stay, you’re likely to have a better experience than anywhere else in the world, at least when it comes to accommodation and transportation. means high.
If you want to sample Perthshire’s welcoming qualities, Perth is a good place to start, in the heart of the region. Just an hour’s train ride from Edinburgh, there’s plenty to do and see, including Scone Palace.
Inside the vast mansion, visitors can admire the sewing skills of Mary, Queen of Scots, and tour the state rooms where Queen Victoria was entertained on her way to the Highlands. There is also a great adventure play area on site for children.
This area is best known for its abundant natural beauty. It has over 200,000 acres of forest, earning it the nickname “Land of Big Trees.”
“You’ll find everything from serene canyons to rushing rivers and cascading waterfalls. The region’s endless expanses of lush forest make it the perfect destination for family holidays and adrenaline-filled outdoor adventures. ” Visit Scotland writes.
Another important feature of the area is the River Tay, Scotland’s longest river at 199 miles long. For fishing enthusiasts, he is also one of Scotland’s five great salmon rivers.
Enjoy the river from the beautiful riverside promenade and North Inch Park, as well as a new long-distance walking and cycling route called The River Tay Way. Accessible from Perth and Kenmore.
Councilor Grant Lane, Leader of Perth and Kinross City Council, said: “It is a great honor to be recognized as one of the most welcoming destinations on Earth in 2024, and the hospitality of Perth and Kinross is second to none. It shows that we won’t give up.”
“We live in an area of outstanding natural beauty, welcome visitors from all over the world each year, and have successfully hosted world-renowned events such as the Ryder Cup and Solheim Cup. As recently as last year, the Gran Fondo welcomed thousands of participants. It is part of the UCI World Championships.
“Perth Museum will open its doors to the public for the first time in March. The new home of the Stones of Destiny will bring thousands more visitors to the region, and they will all be excited about Perth and Kinross. I’m sure you’ll discover there’s a lot to love when you arrive here. ”
Top 10 most welcoming regions in the world
- Perthshire, UK
- Penghu County, Taiwan
- Boyaca (Colombia)
- Trentino – Alto Adige, Italy
- Los Lagos, Chile
- Erongo, Namibia
- Otago, New Zealand
- lapland, finland
- asturias, spain
- Friesland, Netherlands
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