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The Friendliest Cities In The World Were Ranked & Canada Dominated The List

Canadians are known for being polite and it seems as if the stereotype isn't too far from being true. Condé Nast Traveler recently ranked the most friendly cities in the world, and Canada completely dominated the list. In fact, four Canadian cities made the cut, all of which were included in the top five.

Condé Nast Traveler released the winners of its annual Reader's Choice Awards, highlighting the best of the best in travel and hospitality, and Canada gained some much-deserved recognition.

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The Best Countries In The World Were Ranked & Canada Didn't Make The Cut

Canada is home to countless breathtaking natural beauties. From its pristine lakes, towering mountains, and vast wilderness that captivate travelers with their vistas all the way to our multiculturalism, rich history, and diverse cities that make Canada a remarkable destination for those seeking both adventure and culture. Despite being a country that has it all, it seems as if that still wasn't enough for Canada to be ranked among the best countries in the world.

Condé Nast Traveler (CN) released its 2023 Reader's Choice Awards winner's list, and when it came to the best countries in the world, CN readers seem to have forgotten just how great Canada is. Condé Nast Traveler readers submitted their votes for the best countries and cities to travel to, hotels to stay in, spas to relax at, cruises to embark on and global restaurants worth ordering from

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A Ranking Of The Most Welcoming Countries In 2023 Dropped & Canada's Score Is Reassuring

When it comes to measuring the most welcoming countries around the globe, there's really no formula to follow to land on one specific destination. However, according to the Passport Index, there's a sure way to answer this seemingly impossible question. The most welcoming countries are those with the least strict border restrictions.

Passport Index ranked the most welcoming countries in 2023 based on how many passports each country accepts visa-free, with visa on arrival or with eTA. The study lists a total of 83 positions, with several positions including multiple countries, ranked from the most welcoming to least welcoming.

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The World’s Deadliest Travel Spots Were Ranked & Canada Isn’t As Safe As You Might Think

Canada was an also-ran in recent rankings for the best country in the world, and, alas, it apparently isn't the safest country either. A new ranking published by The Swiftest measured the 50 most (and least) deadly travel destinations of 2022 and Canada's placement makes it clear we've got some work to do.

The ranking compared seven factors of the 50 most visited countries by tourists including homicide deaths, injury life years lost, and natural disasters, to name a few. The separate scores from each factor are then used to calculate a "travel safety index."

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