News, Tips & Bargains : JUST THE FACTS : Why We Go

Beautiful scenery is uppermost in the minds of travelers when they’re packing destinations in Europe, according to a Money magazine survey of more than 400 leisure travelers who have been or are planning a trip abroad. Other factors influencing choice of a country are reflected in the chart below:

Recent Future Travelers Travelers Scenery and beauty 79% 86% Historic sites 78% 74% Touring 64% 63% Museums 64% 55% Cultural events 62% 72% People 60% 63% Affordability 38% 36% Visiting family / friends 37% 45% Climate 35% 27% Easy to get to 29% 38% Language 23% 20% Food 22% 38% Night life 22% 18% Shopping 16% 23%