More and more people are travelling with a purpose. They choose their destinations based on what is happening around the world and in addition to visiting beautiful landmarks and stunning national parks, they want to make a difference in the lives of others. Poland tops the list for travelers looking for an unforgettable trip to the heart of Europe and doing some good while on vacation.
In recent months, Poles have shown heartwarming solidarity toward their Ukrainian neighbors by welcoming them into their homes. The Guardian suggests that by visiting Poland tourists can boost the country’s heroic efforts to help Ukraine because these Ukrainian guests are often employed in the Polish tourism industry.
The people of Poland have a long tradition of welcoming guests and for centuries accepting travelers under their roof was a matter of common courtesy. Today, visitors can experience this hospitality both in big-city hotels, picturesquely located manors and palaces, and in the idyllic surroundings of agro-tourism farms or vineyards. You’ll be greeted by friendly smiles as you visit Poland’s historical cities, museums, castles, and breathtaking national parks.
2023 started off strong for Poland! Warsaw won the prestigious title of the most attractive tourist destination in Europe in the European Best Destinations 2023 contest. A total of 686,000 people from 178 countries participated in the contest. Warsaw received 142,081 votes, beating Athens, which received 91,000 votes. In addition, Warsaw broke the record in the "European Best Destination" contest, previously held by Porto, which received 138,000 votes in 2017. In a recent CNN Travel article, Poland tops the list of 23 destination ideas for 2023. CNN reports that as many countries have dropped most of their pandemic restrictions and people are traveling internationally in large numbers, experts are optimistic about a continued travel rebound to pre-pandemic levels. CNN notes that travelers “are charging full steam ahead into the new year” and suggests that they can enjoy a city break in Warsaw, Kraków, Gdańsk, Wrocław, and Poznań or to get away from it all by experiencing the forests, lakes, and mountains of Poland’s countryside. We couldn’t agree more.
