{"id":36705,"date":"2022-09-22T14:11:09","date_gmt":"2022-09-22T11:11:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/travel-trends-favorite-holiday-destinations-abroad-in-2022\/"},"modified":"2022-09-22T14:15:28","modified_gmt":"2022-09-22T11:15:28","slug":"travel-trends-favorite-holiday-destinations-abroad-in-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/travel-trends-favorite-holiday-destinations-abroad-in-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel trends: Favorite holiday destinations abroad in 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><p><b>A most beautiful northern country: Norway<\/b><\/p><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/norvec-kuzey-isiklari.jpg\" alt=\"The Northern Lights\" class=\"wp-image-36364\" width=\"784\" height=\"523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/norvec-kuzey-isiklari.jpg 784w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/norvec-kuzey-isiklari-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/norvec-kuzey-isiklari-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/norvec-kuzey-isiklari-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/norvec-kuzey-isiklari-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 784px) 100vw, 784px\" \/><figcaption>The Northern Lights can be seen at certain periods of the year in Norway.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We start with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.turkishairlines.com\/en-int\/flights\/country\/norway\/index.html?utm_source=tkblog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=tkblogpostbookaticket\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.turkishairlines.com\/en-int\/flights\/country\/norway\/index.html?utm_source=tkblog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=tkblogpostbookaticket\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Norway<\/a>, a beautiful country in the northern hemisphere, famous for fjords, waterfalls, lakes and snowy mountains. Considered among the happiest countries in the world, Norway features untouched nature, a crisp climate and, of course, the extraordinary Northern Lights. While the Northern Lights are generally visible from November to February, lucky visitors can also catch them in October and March.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><p><b>A magical atmosphere: The Cook Islands<\/b><\/p><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/cook-adalariwebp.jpg\" alt=\"Cook Islands\" class=\"wp-image-36366\" width=\"784\" height=\"523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/cook-adalariwebp.jpg 784w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/cook-adalariwebp-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/cook-adalariwebp-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/cook-adalariwebp-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/cook-adalariwebp-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 784px) 100vw, 784px\" \/><figcaption>Cook Islands, New Zealand.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Comprising fifteen small islands off the coast of New Zealand, this archipelago features untouched forests and beautiful beaches, as well as markets, restaurants and resorts. In addition, visitors can enjoy snorkeling and scuba diving, along with fishing, cycling and hiking and cultural tours. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><p><b>Mysterious and authentic: Egypt<\/b><\/p><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/misir-giza-piramitleri.jpg\" alt=\"The Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx\" class=\"wp-image-36368\" width=\"784\" height=\"523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/misir-giza-piramitleri.jpg 784w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/misir-giza-piramitleri-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/misir-giza-piramitleri-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/misir-giza-piramitleri-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/misir-giza-piramitleri-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 784px) 100vw, 784px\" \/><figcaption>The Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx, one of the seven wonders of the world.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.turkishairlines.com\/en-int\/flights\/country\/egypt\/index.html?utm_source=tkblog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=tkblogpostbookaticket\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.turkishairlines.com\/en-int\/flights\/country\/egypt\/index.html?utm_source=tkblog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=tkblogpostbookaticket\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Egypt<\/a>, a landscape of ancient pyramids, world wonders and the mighty Nile River, ranks among 2022\u2019s most popular holiday destinations! In Cairo, the Pyramids and the Great Sphinx of Giza, the Coptic Museum and much more. Travel down the Nile to Luxor or north, to Alexandra, once home to the world\u2019s most magnificent library. Egypt\u2019s history, culture and cuisine offer an incredible journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><p><b>Splendid landscapes: Malawi<\/b><\/p><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-tatil-destinasyonlari-malavi.jpg\" alt=\"Lake Malavi \" class=\"wp-image-36370\" width=\"784\" height=\"523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-tatil-destinasyonlari-malavi.jpg 784w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-tatil-destinasyonlari-malavi-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-tatil-destinasyonlari-malavi-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-tatil-destinasyonlari-malavi-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-tatil-destinasyonlari-malavi-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 784px) 100vw, 784px\" \/><figcaption>Lake Malawi, one of the largest lakes in Africa.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In the southeast of the African continent, Malawi borders Zambia, Tanzania and Mozambique. Although Malawi lacks ocean borders, it is home to Lake Malawi, one of the largest lakes on the continent. The Lake Malawi National Park, Likoma Island and Nkhata Bay are three of the country\u2019s most important tourism spots, featuring a rich diversity of animals and plants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><p><b>Pearl of the Gulf: Oman<\/b><\/p><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/umman-wadi-ash-shab.jpg\" alt=\"Wadi Ash Shab\" class=\"wp-image-36372\" width=\"784\" height=\"523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/umman-wadi-ash-shab.jpg 784w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/umman-wadi-ash-shab-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/umman-wadi-ash-shab-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/umman-wadi-ash-shab-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/umman-wadi-ash-shab-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 784px) 100vw, 784px\" \/><figcaption>Wadi Ash Shab, Oman.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Known as the Pearl of the Bay, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.turkishairlines.com\/en-int\/flights\/country\/oman\/index.html?utm_source=tkblog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=tkblogpostbookaticket\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.turkishairlines.com\/en-int\/flights\/country\/oman\/index.html?utm_source=tkblog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=tkblogpostbookaticket\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oman<\/a> is a popular destination in 2022. With coastlines along the Indian Ocean and the Persian Gulf, Oman welcomes visitors to an unforgettable holiday experience featuring natural beauties, unique city structures and historical sites. As one of the oldest settlements in human history, Oman is home to historical sites such as the Sultan Qaboos the Grand Mosque and the Royal Opera House, as well as natural phenomena such as Wadi Ash Shab and the Bimmah Sinkhole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><p><b>A rich culture: Slovenia<\/b><\/p><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/slovenya-skocjan-magaralari.jpg\" alt=\"Skocjan Caves\" class=\"wp-image-36374\" width=\"784\" height=\"523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/slovenya-skocjan-magaralari.jpg 784w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/slovenya-skocjan-magaralari-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/slovenya-skocjan-magaralari-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/slovenya-skocjan-magaralari-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/slovenya-skocjan-magaralari-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 784px) 100vw, 784px\" \/><figcaption>Skocjan Caves, Slovenia.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.turkishairlines.com\/en-int\/flights\/country\/slovenia\/index.html?utm_source=tkblog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=tkblogpostbookaticket\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.turkishairlines.com\/en-int\/flights\/country\/slovenia\/index.html?utm_source=tkblog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=tkblogpostbookaticket\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Slovenia<\/a>, one of the most beautiful countries in Eastern Europe, is also among the most popular holiday destinations of this year. Featuring a number of UNESCO-protected regions, Slovenia features lush nature, and cities spotlighting Baroque and Roman-era architecture in the form of bridges, churches, and other well-preserved structures. In addition, the Skocjan Caves are notable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><p><b>Home of Mayan culture: Belize<\/b><\/p><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/belize-altun-ha.jpg\" alt=\"Altun Ha, Belize.\" class=\"wp-image-36376\" width=\"784\" height=\"523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/belize-altun-ha.jpg 784w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/belize-altun-ha-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/belize-altun-ha-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/belize-altun-ha-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/belize-altun-ha-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 784px) 100vw, 784px\" \/><figcaption>Altun Ha, the ancient Mayan city of Belize.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Set along the Caribbean Sea, Belize is home to the Belize Barrier Reef, on the UNESCO World Heritage List, and the ancient Mayan temples of Altun Ha. In addition, the nation hosts the Guanacaste National Park. With diverse flora and fauna, this lovely Central American nation is among the best holiday destinations of 2022. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><p><b>A corner of paradise: Mauritius<\/b><\/p><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/mauritius-black-river-gorges-ulusal-parki.jpg\" alt=\"Black River Gorges National Park.\" class=\"wp-image-36378\" width=\"784\" height=\"523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/mauritius-black-river-gorges-ulusal-parki.jpg 784w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/mauritius-black-river-gorges-ulusal-parki-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/mauritius-black-river-gorges-ulusal-parki-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/mauritius-black-river-gorges-ulusal-parki-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/mauritius-black-river-gorges-ulusal-parki-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 784px) 100vw, 784px\" \/><figcaption>Black River Gorges National Park, Mauritius.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>East of Madagascar, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.turkishairlines.com\/en-int\/flights\/country\/mauritius\/index.html?utm_source=tkblog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=tkblogpostbookaticket\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.turkishairlines.com\/en-int\/flights\/country\/mauritius\/index.html?utm_source=tkblog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=tkblogpostbookaticket\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mauritius<\/a> is on the coast of the Indian Ocean. Emerging as one of the most popular holiday destinations in recent years, Mauritius offers visitors a corner of paradise: the massive 6,000-hectare Black River Gorges National Park; the stunning beach of Point d\u2019Esny; the Grand Bassin, a lake sacred to Hindus that features a white-sand beach and azure lagoon; and the Blue Bay Marine Park. You must visit!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A most beautiful northern country: Norway We start with Norway, a beautiful country in the northern hemisphere, famous for fjords, waterfalls, lakes and snowy mountains. Considered among the happiest countries in the world, Norway features untouched nature, a crisp climate and, of course, the extraordinary Northern Lights. While the Northern Lights are generally visible from [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":53,"featured_media":36381,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[323,320,147,239],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-36705","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-natural-beauties-of-the-world","8":"category-popular-resorts","9":"category-trip-ideas","10":"category-city-vacation"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36705","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/53"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=36705"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36705\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/36381"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=36705"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=36705"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=36705"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}