Booking.com just announced that a desert town in Utah is the most welcoming city in America.
Moab, Utah tops the list of America’s 10 most welcoming cities in Booking.com’s Traveler Review Awards. The recent award recognizes various destinations for their “accommodation and transportation partners who go above and beyond to deliver an incredible stay for guests,” according to Booking.com. “These destinations have an above-average amount of properties with exceptional reviews for friendly hospitality.”
Located in the southeastern region of Utah, the desert oasis is “a true nature lover’s paradise,” according to Booking.com. The city invites visitors and residents to explore some of the USA’s many beautiful landscapes — including red rock formations, natural sandstone arches, and the mountainous landforms of Mt.
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Travelers can explore Arches and Canyonlands National Parks or head up the Colorado River, allowing visitors to explore the rock formations on foot or by kayak, paddleboard or raft on their way through the environment. Other activities include mountain biking and horse riding.
For those looking to unwind after a day of exploring, travelers can head into town and wander among the many boutiques and restaurants. Visitors can enjoy anything from bakeries, breweries, taco trucks to fine dining.
Along with its reputation as the most welcoming city in the US, the region around Moab also has some of the darkest skies in the country, making for an ideal night of stargazing for visitors.
Moab, Utah.
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While Moab topped the list, several other desert cities made it into the top 10 friendliest cities in the US, including Joshua Tree, Calif., and Sedona, Ariz. The remaining seven cities include Estes Park, Colorado; Bryson City, NC; Pagosa Springs, Colorado; Asheville, NC; Bar Harbor, Maine; and Leavenworth, Wash.
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America’s friendliest city also earned a spot on the list of the most hospitable cities on Earth, behind Arraial d’Ajudo, Brazil; Ermoupoli, Greece; Viana do Castelo, Portugal; Daylesford, Australia; and Grindelwald, Switzerland. Meanwhile, the remaining four include Uzès, France; Mazatlán, Mexico; Jaisalmer, India; and Fujikawaguchiko, Japan.
To learn more about each city on the Welcoming City on Earth list, visit Booking.com.
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Source: HIS Education