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New York has been named the world’s coolest holiday destination for 2018.
British holidaymakers voted for the Big Apple ahead of Iceland, South America and Paris in new research conducted by First Direct bank. But what exactly makes a destination ‘cool’?
In the study of 2,000 travellers, eight out of 10 said a destination has to have a completely different culture in order to be considered cool, whilst offering a strong selection of unique activities and attractions.
'Being off the beaten track or offering value for money doesn’t have an impact on whether somewhere is a cool holiday destination,' said Joe Gordon, head of First Direct. ‘Holidaymakers told us different cultures, and finding places to stay and see that others haven’t experienced yet, is key to having a good time on holiday.’
In fact, a third of UK travellers said they want others to think they’re going somewhere enviable on holiday, and nearly half (45 per cent) want family and friends to be jealous of their destination!
So, on that note, the top 10 coolest destinations are:
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