There are many people all over the world who make it a point to save some amount of money so they can go on vacations during their holiday breaks. Because of the cultural diversity, natural wonders and beauties and deep-seated history that they can find in a great number of places across the globe, these people do not mind spending their hard-earned money on these holiday trips. Based on data presented by the World Tourism Organization, here are the top 7 destinations worldwide that tourists visit.

The Taj Mahal:

The Taj Mahal is the pride of India. This UNESCO World Heritage site is located in the North Indian city of Agra. This marvelous marble structure is considered to be the jewel of Muslim art in the Indian sub-continent.

The Taj Mahal provides the much needed foreign exchange earnings to India and it is estimated some 4 million visitors experience the beauty of the Taj annually.

Whitsunday Islands:

These wonderful islands are part of Australia. The place is a spectacular sight to the human eye as imagine the thought of lovely rainforests and the spectacular coral reefs. Besides, the islands are famous the world over for their warm ocean waters, which are ideal for a dip.

Majorca:

Alternatively referred to as Mallorca, this beach holiday destination is an ideal Spanish holiday destination. Majorca is all about white sandy beaches and the perfect place to experience the point where the sun, sea and sand meet.

Miami:

Miami is a wonderful travel destination in the US. The city has so much to offer its visitors and in order to experience the beauty of Miami in total you need to be there at least for a week. Some of the talking points of the city are the Miami Sky-lift, the Miami Art Museum, the Homestead Miami Speedway, the Dolphin Stadium and much more.

Honolulu- Hawaii

This is the most searched for vacation. People like that Hawaii is a tropical island and the weather is always beautiful. If you happen to see bad weather, it passes as fast as it came.

Cancun- Mexico

Young and old want to visit Cancun. They offer tons of hotels and something for everyone. You can find parties of every flavor and quiet times on the beach. The weather here is normally warm just like many other tropical islands.

Las Vegas- Nevada

If the night life and gambling are your type of vacation, then Las Vegas is the spot. Known for their parties, gambling and many shows, you will find something that you love here.

Living in countries geographically smaller and surrounded by different countries with different languages, history, religions, and societal norms allows European teens the benefits of both learning and applying their foreign language lessons, understanding humanity on a deeper level, and forming well-rounded opinions about society, culture and more.

Applying Foreign Language Skills

Most American high school students are required to learn a foreign language before graduating. Many will learn Spanish, depending on where they reside in the country, while others will learn French if living near the Canadian border. However, there are many foreign languages that are taught in schools that students don’t have the opportunity to apply in real world situations such as German, Italian, and Russian. A trip to a foreign country where these languages are spoken in day to day life provides the opportunity to practice and truly appreciate the language they learned while in an American classroom.

Expanding Their Horizons

Education travel is also important for American teens in order for them to form a well-rounded view of the world, the country and towns in which they live, and to build up more tolerance of different people and cultures. Many teens never leave their hometown during their childhood. Traveling around the country and around the world would give them a more diverse life experience, changing the way that they think and view the world in addition to opening new opportunities for them later in life.

Inspiring Historical Education

History is commonly a subject considered boring and unimportant by many American teenagers. However, many students have yet to enjoy a truly rich historical education as they learn most of their history from textbooks in a classroom. They have no experience. Education travel gives students the historical experience of actually seeing, smelling and touching the places where important events occurred and inspiring people stood. How much more profound of a lesson would the Holocaust be if a student traveled to Germany and visited a real concentration camp? How would that shape their view of history and politics for the future of their own country?

Additionally, if your family can trace its roots back to various European countries, a visit to the country, city and/or village your family left in pursuit of the promise of a better life in America would be some of the best kind of education travel a teen could experience. Knowing and appreciating where you come from and what you have because of those who came before you is a vital lesson for every person, young and old.