The winners of the 2012 Travelers’ Choice® Destinations awards have been announced by Tripadvisor, a well known social media / tourism rating platform. In this fourth year of the awards, a total of 440 outstanding destinations in 37 markets across the globe, including lists for Africa, Asia, Europe, the United States and many more have been honored.
Based on millions of reviews and opinions from Tripadvisor travelers, award winners were determined based on the popularity of destinations, taking into account travellers’ favorites and most highly rated places.
Tripadvisor describes Port Elizabeth as follows; “Known fondly as “The Friendly City,” Port Elizabeth is a dream destination for anyone who thirsts for expedition and adventure. Rich with European influence because of its one-time role as a major hub of international trade routes, Port Elizabeth boasts historic sites like the Donkin Reserve, a cricket club, and several fascinating museums. It’s also a key spot for bird and wildlife spotting, in particular, at Addo Elephant National Park, where you can pal around (from a distance) with ostriches, warthogs, antelopes and, of course, elephants. Several nearby private game reserves let you experience the adrenaline rush of communing with fiercer creatures.”
Of the Top 25 destinations, 9 are from South Africa. Joining Port Elizabeth are Cape Town, the Kruger National Park, Johannesburg, Knysna, Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Durban, and Plettenberg Bay. Interesting enough – 5 of the top destinations are in the Western Cape.
2012 Travelers’ Choice® awards – Top 25 destinations in Africa:
- Marrakech, Morocco
- Cape Town Central, South Africa
- Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
- Kruger National Park, South Africa
- Fes, Morocco
- Essaouira, Morocco
- Mauritius
- Zanzibar, Tanzania
- Mombasa, Kenya
- Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Knysna, South Africa
- Stellenbosch, South Africa
- Franschhoek, South Africa
- Merzouga, Morocco
- Ouarzazate, Morocco
- Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
- Durban, South Africa
- Watamu, Kenya
- Swakopmund, Namibia
- Plettenberg Bay, South Africa
- Agadir, Morocco
- Port Elizabeth, South Africa
- Diani, Kenya
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