Top 50 Destinations Wish Listed Worldwide

While our travel plans have been on pause, our thoughts have wandered to distant destinations. To help turn your daydreams into resolutions, we’ve found the top 50 destinations worldwide that our global travellers have added to their Booking.com wish lists (since March 2020). Take a look and let your dreams take flight.
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Barcelona
Cultures melt together in Barcelona, a lively metropolis of mesmerising architecture, medieval streets and top museums on the coast of Catalonia. Its most celebrated figure, Antoni Gaudí, takes all the credit for the city’s most outstanding monuments. From the twisting facade of stone-hewn Casa Milà to the monumental Sagrada Familia, the work of this world-famous architect can be found all over the city.
rice fields and palm trees at sunset in bali, ubun island, indonesia
Ubud
If you are seeking a hideaway from Bali’s chaotic Kuta, Ubud provides a welcome respite with its secluded paths, calming temples and specialised spa resorts. Surrounded by rice paddies, coconut trees and lush forests of green, Ubud is seen as the cultural centre of Bali.
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Berlin
Berlin is a city of rapid growth, where innovation and diversity have fused together to create a young and vibrant culture. You’ve only to join a walking tour to discover examples of jaw-dropping street art, or evidence of a music scene that has drawn the likes of David Bowie and Iggy Pop as one-time residents. The city is also one of Europe’s major startup capitals, with new enterprises opening every week.
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Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach is South Carolina’s most famous beach destination. It’s known for its luxurious golf courses and wide sandy beaches stretching out to the Atlantic. Every Spring Break, thousands of revellers come to celebrate in the many bars and clubs downtown. During the day, you can stroll along the bustling boardwalk, which is lined with arcades and restaurants as well as the old-fashioned amusement park Family Kingdom – home to one of the country’s tallest ferris wheels.
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Marrakech
Situated in the northwest African nation of Morocco, Marrakech is a stunning labyrinth of colourful markets with traditional goods and exotic aromas. Wander around the vibrant alleyways and meet snake charmers, acrobats, and musicians.
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Cancun
Cancun evokes images of swimming in turquoise seas and dancing at beachside clubs. And rightly so, as this destination on the Yucatán Peninsula is synonymous with the ultimate Caribbean Spring Break. Travellers can spend days sunbathing and nights letting loose in the city’s impressive nightclubs. For a bit of adventure, head underwater to the region’s famous cenotes or get up close with sea turtles at a nearby lagoon.
two people are walking on the beach with their surfboards in hand as the sun sets
Seminyak
North of busy Kuta and Legian on Indonesia’s fabled island of Bali are the idyllic beaches in Seminyak and nearby Petitenget Beach. The once densely green jungle canopy of this area has been replaced by luxury spa resorts, villas and clubs, but it still retains a peaceful charm.
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Orlando
Home of theme parks and sunshine, Orlando is an ideal destination for bringing out the child in all of us. Spend your days exploring Disney World, Universal Studios or LegoLand, and your nights indulging at the city’s many delicious restaurants. Visitors can also enjoy large shopping malls, sprawling golf courses and a diverse nightlife. And when you’re ready for a bit of R&R, the white beaches of the Atlantic Coast are just an hour’s drive away.
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Seville
In Seville, not only is the weather hot and sunny for most of the year, but the city is bursting with colour. Think ripe oranges dangling from green trees, golden sandstone buildings adorned in blue and white tiles, and glasses of red wine served with Manchego cheese.
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Valencia
As the city that brought paella to the world, Valencia is a culinary delight. Sipping fresh, local orange juice, whilst enjoying tasty tapas in a pavement café, is not to be missed.
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Athens
Greece's ancient capital is an open-air museum of history and stunning sights dating back over 2,500 years. Once home to Plato's Academy and Aristotle's Lyceum, Athens is often referred to as the cradle of Western civilisation.
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Kuala Lumpur
Climb to astonishing heights amidst the skyscrapers of Kuala Lumpur. Look up at the Petronas Towers and, if you’re feeling fit, participate in one of the foot races to the top of the Kuala Lumpur Tower. When you descend the mixture of cultures that make up this vibrant city will greet you.
the building has many spires on it's roof and is surrounded by other buildings
Budapest
With a dome reminiscent of Brunelleschi’s "The Duomo" in Florence, the Hungarian parliament building is undoubtedly the icon of Budapest. It sits majestically by the Danube, the river that both divides and unifies the 2 parts of this capital city: Buda and Pest.
a woman with an umbrella walks down a path lined with bamboo trees
Kyoto
Kyoto, formerly the Japanese capital, flourished for centuries as the country’s centre of culture, religion and economy. This era is preserved by intricate Buddhist temples, palaces, beautiful gardens and time-honoured traditions like the geisha of the Gion district.
cherry blossoms are blooming on the trees in front of a tall building with two towers
Osaka
At the meeting point of river and sea, huge Osaka combines forward-thinking development and sure-footed tradition. This is symbolised in its temple-like, 16th century castle, guarded by ramparts and enlivened by vibrant spring cherry blossom. Dominating the surrounding skyline is Osaka Business Park, a reminder of the city’s strong role in the Japanese economy.