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Are some of your closest friends and family just a tad too cynical or too logical for their own good? Do they believe that the collective role of popular media is to beguile?
Ok, so the conversation went something like this:
“Just how sceptical are you of “Surveys” (imagine an air quote moment!) that give a blaring “media friendly” (repeat of the air quote) headline that seems almost too good to be true?”
“Why would you just take their word for it? Anyway you know the area and you have your own views.”
“I do. I always had a sneaking suspicion the place was genuinely special but I didn’t think I would need a Survey to tell me.”
“Maybe but even in carving out your own plan, what harm would be done by using a little research to assist you in your journey?”
What was the subject of this exchange?
The answer is Forbes, the renowned US publishing house, that knows a thing or two about quality, has just published its 2024 “European Best Destinations” survey based on the votes of over a million travelers from 172 countries. Whittled down from over five hundred destinations the final twenty were compared and, with a record number of votes, Marbella came out top!
Marbella, received 149,192 votes, landing pole position for the first time. The survey noted that “This is a sunny, five-star, natural, sporty, gastronomic destination with everything to please the most demanding travelers.” It’s rewarding to note that the features sought by this group included quality of life, sustainable development and tourism and the offer of year-round culture.
Read the report for yourself here – and get four articles for free. Best Destinations in Europe 2024
Marbella, which already features in Forbes’ Best Golf Destination in Europe, was also highlighted as providing world class gastronomy and retail therapy.
After Marbella, the top five places were taken by Monaco, Malta, Geneva and Batumi (Georgia).
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