A2Z Vacations Reviews 3 Top International Destinations For Travel In 2012

Online, June 21, 2012 (Newswire.com) - International travel is a huge part of the global economy today and in fact, according to the U.S. Travel Association in 2011, international travel spending totaled $153 billion by Americans alone. Despite the ever rising costs associated with flights, creativity and a willingness for travelers to be more flexible seems to be keeping the market thriving even with difficult economic times, good news for countries such as the Maldives which are heavily reliant on the industry and Japan who suffered a blow to the tourist industry of late. As the battle over tourists and their cash continues to rise, there are some countries which seem to be on the lips of a majority of tourists today. Three of these most popular countries include France, the UK and China. Each opened its doors to tens of millions of travelers in one year alone and provide some of the most well known, beautiful and popular areas for travel in the world today.

The UK

Almost 30 million visitors arrived at the borders of the UK last year and 2012 promises to be even better. Host of the 2012 Summer Olympics, millions more are expected to flood the streets of London in the months of July and August and continue to make the UK one of the worlds top destinations for travel.

France

Home to some of the oldest, most well known and historically important sights of interest in the world, the country of France welcomed well over 70 million tourists in 2011. As the destination for some of the finest wines in the world, oldest wineries, most famous paintings and oldest and most distinguished architecture it is no question what makes France so popular for travel. Offering diverse vacation options travel in France can range from extravagant to inexpensive depending on your tastes and your ability to budget.

China

Continually growing in popularity as it becomes more accepting and active with global business, China welcomed over 55 million international visitors to explore and experience the history and natural beauty that is unique to this part of the world. Best known for its ancient cities and temples, adventure tourists are also making China their destination of choice for its mountains and rivers as well.