This Destination Was Named No. 1 in the World for Peace, Quiet, and Tranquility

"Coming in on top as the ultimate place for tranquil energy and extensive green spaces is Queensland, New Zealand. Set near Lake Wakatipu and surrounded by the Southern Alps, Queenstown boasts pristine nature and many opportunities to slow down, scoring 94.4 out of 100 for green space quality. Queensland also scored 91.67 for its exceptional cleanliness and had the second-best score for low noise and light pollution."

"Coming in at second place is the Seychelles Islands, which is also the most peaceful beachside retreat with its white sand beaches, clear turquoise water, and incredibly low noise and light pollution. The Indian Ocean archipelago off the coast of Africa, north of Madagascar, comprises 115 islands and is a global hotspot for biodiversity. The third place is shared between Kyoto, Japan; Banff, Canada; and Cairns, Australia."

"Whistler, Canada, secured the No. 4 spot, while Australia's Gold Coast rounds out the top five. However, in a separate ranking of the most peaceful beachside retreats, the Gold Coast ranked third. "[The Gold Coast] is home to some of the country's most iconic beaches, which are not only highly rated by visitors but also set within one of the cleanest destinations overall.""

Travelbag evaluated global destinations for serenity seekers using metrics such as noise and light pollution, number and quality of green spaces, and local congestion levels. Queenstown in New Zealand ranked highest for tranquil energy, scoring 94.4 for green space quality and 91.67 for cleanliness, while also posting low noise, light pollution, and travel congestion. The Seychelles Islands finished second for peaceful beachside retreats, noted for white sand beaches, clear turquoise water, and strong biodiversity across 115 islands. Third place was shared by Kyoto, Banff, and Cairns. Whistler placed fourth and the Gold Coast completed the top five.

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