Crescentrating Announces The Top 10 Halal Friendly Holiday Destinations For 2012

Online, January 4, 2012 (Newswire.com) - In addition to Crescentrating's own surveys and research, this year's Ranking also included voting by the visitors to http://www.crescentrating.com.

Top 10 Halal Friendly Destinations 2012 (OIC Countries)
1. Malaysia
2. Egypt
3. Turkey
4. Indonesia
5. United Arab Emirates
6. Morocco
7. Tunisia
8. Jordan
9. Brunei
10. Qatar

Top 10 Halal Friendly Destinations 2012 (non-OIC Countries)
1. Bosnia & Herzegovina
2. Singapore
3. South Africa
4. Sri Lanka
5. Gold Coast (Australia)
6. Delhi (India)
7. London (UK)
8. Bangkok (Thailand)
9. Munich (Germany)
10. Vienna (Austria)

This year's list was compiled based on the Muslim Lifestyle Friendly (Halal Friendly) facilities and services available to Muslim visitors such as Halal food availability, Halal certified restaurants, and the availability of mosques, family friendly attractions etc., in the particular destination.

OIC Countries, which are generally Halal Friendly, offer a more hassle free vacation due to the readily available supply of Halal food, prayer facilities and the general family-friendly atmosphere. These destinations not only offer their Halal-conscious tourists these necessary Halal friendly facilities, but they also have great tourist attractions such as theme parks, nature excursions, shopping opportunities and wonderful beaches!

Malaysia, which is ranked as the Top Halal Friendly Holiday Destination in an OIC country, offers much to Muslim travelers; Malaysia was followed by Egypt, Turkey, Indonesia, United Arab Emirates, Morocco, Tunisia, Jordan, Brunei and Qatar.

All of the non OIC countries listed have the basic Halal friendly facilities available as well, though they may not be as frequent or as popular as in OIC countries. These destinations offer unique surroundings, atmospheres and attractions for the many visitors they welcome.

Bosnia and Herzegovina is ranked as the most Halal Friendly Holiday Destination in a non OIC country; this crossroad where East meets West is an eclectic mix of traditional masjids and modern ski resorts giving its tourists the best of both worlds. BiH was followed by Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Gold Coast (Australia), Delhi (India), London (UK), Bangkok (Thailand), Munich (Germany) and Vienna (Austria) as the Top 10 Halal Friendly Holiday Destinations among non OIC countries for 2012.

For a more in-depth look at the Halal Friendly Holiday Destinations of 2012, visit http://www.crescentrating.com