Among the top 10 must-see travel experiences based on Google searches, only two are in the United States, and two more are in the top 20.
Manhattanhenge in New York City is the most searched for travel experience. New York City events generated more than 1.3 million Google searches annually.
According to the report, this rare event occurs when the sun is low in the sky and appears between the city’s grids as the sun sets. American Museum of Natural History. The “Manhattanhenge effect” will occur from May 29th to July 13th this year.
According to Google data collected by Kuoni, Manhattanhenge ranks among the top must-see travel experiences.
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The museum says some of the best places to view Manhattanhenge are from Manhattan’s East-West Boulevard, and recommends finding a spot as far east as possible for the best views.
The best streets to see Manhattanhenge are 14th Street, 23rd Street, 34th Street, 42nd Street, and 57th Street.
- Manhattanhenge, New York City
- venice carnival, italy
- Rio carnival, brazil
- day of the dead mexico
- chelsea flower show, uk
- golden week, japan
- Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, USA
- Northern lights in Lapland, Finland
- Oktoberfest, Munich, Germany
- Obon, Japan
The second most must-see travel experience in the world is Carnival in Venice, Italy, with more than 1.2 million searches per year.
Venice Carnival is held every year on Ash Wednesday, just before the start of Lent. This year’s carnival was held from January 27th to February 13th.
This annual event is known worldwide for its enchanting masquerade masks and costumes.
According to Kuoni, Venice Carnival ranks as the second most searched travel experience.
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Carnival began in the 1100s and lasted for several centuries until it was outlawed in the 1700s. Eventually, the Italian government revived the festival in 1979, according to reports. venice events.
In 2025, the carnival is scheduled to run from February 22nd to March 4th.
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