What makes a place feel truly welcoming? Is it the warm hospitality of the locals, the charm of a hidden gem waiting to be discovered or the seamless travel experience that makes a trip unforgettable? According to Booking.com, it’s all of the above—and more. The company recently released its annual list of the most welcoming places on earth. Like the Booking.com reports that I covered in 2024, 2023 and 2022, this year’s list features amazing destinations spread across multiple continents.
For 2025, the list is broken into several categories with 35 places total making the cut: the 10 most welcoming cities in the world, the 10 most welcoming regions and—new this year—the 10 most welcoming cities in the U.S. and the five most welcoming U.S. states and districts.
Newport, Rhode Island is listed as #3 for "Most Welcoming Cities in the U.S."
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