You can see the top 10 list of ‘emerging destinations’ named in Tripadvisor’s Traveller’s Choice Best Of The Best awards below:

Martinique
Panama City Beach, Florida
Armacao dos Buzios, Brazil
Holbox Island
St. Ives, United Kingdom
Mazatlan, Mexico
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Shoalhaven, Australia
Wroclaw, Poland
Mudgee, Australia

So, what is it about St. Ives in particular that makes it such a highly-rated spot for travellers? Besides the fact that St. Ives bay is home to four beautiful beaches, it’s also popular for its watersports, including surfing.

As Tripadvisor’s description of St. Ives spells out: “St. Ives boasts a quartet of golden-sand beaches. Sheltered coves draw swimmers and sun-worshippers, but water-sports aficionados visit St. Ives for great surfing, windsurfing and water-skiing conditions.”

UK staycation spots: St. Ives has been voted one of Tripadvisor’s top “emerging destinations” for 2021