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Two SA Cities in the Top 10 Best Cities for the Mindful Traveller

TWO SA CITIES INCLUDED BY KAYAK IN TOP 10 BEST CITIES TO VISIT Cape Town has done it again, with Johannesburg joining in too this time, as they were both ranked as two of the best cities for the mindful traveller to visit. One of the world’s leading travel search engines, KAYAK, has just revealed their most […]

19-04-23 16:01
Cape Town unemployment rate
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says the city is encouraged by unemployment declining by four percentage points year-on-year, with the city maintaining the lowest unemployment rate of the metros. Photo: rawpixel.com

TWO SA CITIES INCLUDED BY KAYAK IN TOP 10 BEST CITIES TO VISIT

Cape Town has done it again, with Johannesburg joining in too this time, as they were both ranked as two of the best cities for the mindful traveller to visit.

One of the world’s leading travel search engines, KAYAK, has just revealed their most recent City Index for Mindful Travellers in 2023. This index is an interactive guide designed to help conscious travellers make more informed decisions when planning their next trip.

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The index took a look at 167 cities across the world and used 28 factors to rank the best cities for travellers to visit. The 28 factors were grouped into four categories that allow for a more complete idea of how travellers can thoughtfully select a city destination.

The four categories included factors like how efficient and cost-friendly it is to get around the city, places to stay and availability of hotels in the city, and the availability of mindful experiences.

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CAPE TOWN AND JOHANNESBURG TAKE SPOTS

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Sunrise over Johannesburg. Photo: Canva

The two SA cities both featured on the worldwide list, but took Top 10 positions in the Middle East and Africa region. Cape Town came in at number 6, while Johannesburg placed at number 8 on the list.

On the worldwide list, the Mother City placed 145 out of 167 countries, and Johannesburg came in at number 153.

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The top three countries for the mindful traveller to visit worldwide were:

  1. Rotterdam, Netherlands
  2. Amsterdam, Netherlands
  3. Graz, Austria