As stated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, “the deterioration of the security situation and the increase in the international terrorist threat in much of the world has increased the real risk that Western citizens could be the object of an attack or a kidnapping ”, which means that today we cannot be safe anywhere. However, at Vuela Viajes we refuse to let fear prevent us from enjoying what we like the most: traveling and discovering the world.
Of course, as we know that security is something that currently worries, and a lot, today we want to tell you about the safest countries to travel in 2016, based on the list prepared by the newspaper " Berliner Zeitung ", the most widely read in Germany , during ITB Berlin, one of the most important tourism fairs in the world. Would you like to discover which are the safest countries on the planet according to the German publication? Well, do not miss anything that we tell you below!
Cape Verde
According to the German newspaper, the safest country to travel in 2016 is Cape Verde, an African island state located in the Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of Senegal. In reality, it is an archipelago of 10 very cozy and safe islands.
Dominican Republic
In second place we find the Dominican Republic, considered the second largest and most diverse country in the Caribbean. It is a destination that offers extraordinary nature, fascinating history and great cultural wealth. In addition, it stands out for the hospitality of its people and the warmth of its climate.
grenade
Third, "Berliner Zeitung" proposes Grenada, an island country that is part of the Lesser Antilles. Located in the Caribbean Sea, it has beautiful beaches with turquoise waters and white sands where you can relax or have a great time sailing or diving, and an interior of volcanic origin with numerous natural resources.
Micronesia
Another destination that the newspaper includes in the list is Micronesia, a region of Oceania that includes a lot of islands, including several independent countries. One of the great attractions of this place is its coastline , where you can find beautiful beaches with crystal clear waters, coral reefs and white sands.
Samoa
We also have to talk about the islands of Samoa, which are located in the Polynesia region. It attracts tourists from all over the planet thanks to its natural charm and the warmth of the people.
Tonga
Another place that appears on the list is the Kingdom of Tonga, which forms an archipelago also known as the Friendship Islands. It is found in Western Polynesia, Oceania, and includes islands of both volcanic and coral origin, so you can find rugged and flat surfaces.
Tuvalu
Also in Oceania is Tuvalu, a territory in which the inhabitants lead a traditional lifestyle. In fact, each family performs its own task for the community. This lifestyle, natural landscapes and different outdoors activities that can be performed are some of its attractions.
Mongolia
Another sure country that you can visit this year is Mongolia, which in addition to offering an important historical and architectural heritage , has beautiful landscapes, being able to find plains, great mountains and even the Gobi desert.
Panama
Of course, we can also find South American destinations on the list. One of them is Panama, which offers a great cultural variety, paradisiacal destinations and natural landscapes that are worth visiting. In addition, we want to highlight the warmth of its people and its good infrastructure.
Uruguay
Finally, we have to talk about Uruguay, also in South America. In this country you can tremendously enjoy its rural tourism, extreme sports, excellent cuisine, beautiful natural landscapes and beautiful beaches.