British holidaymakers name their dream destinations
India’s Taj Mahal has topped a poll of British holidaymakers’ favourite landmarks, winning 35% of the votes.
Niagara Falls came second in the survey of 1,400 Britons. It won 14% of the votes.
The Grand Canyon came third with 8%, closely followed by Mount Everest with 7% and the Great Wall of China with 6%.
Australia was named as the number one dream holiday destination by 18% of those who took part in the Away Holidays poll, followed by the USA with 15% of the votes.
New Zealand came third with 11% and Mauritius fourth with 9%. Thailand and the Maldives shared fifth place, each gaining 8% of the votes.
Linsey McNeill
Editor Linsey McNeill has been writing about travel for more than three decades. Bylines include The Times, Telegraph, Observer, Guardian and Which? plus the South China Morning Post. She also shares insider tips on thetraveljournalist.co.uk
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