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Tourism has returned to normal and is once again the order of the day.
But
when it comes to traveling, we are not all the same
, and neither are our preferences.
These are accentuated even more depending on the age group to which we belong.
From
baby boomers,
nature lovers, to Generation X, self-confessed
foodies
, or Z, unlimited adventurers.
Thus, Holidu, the vacation rental search engine, has analyzed which are the preferred cities for each age segment, discovering
which destinations are best adapted to each generation
.
To do this, he has turned to sources such as Instagram, TikTok, TripAdvisor, Culture Trip, Business Insider, the Michelin Guide or studies such as
The best cities in the world
and
The 100 best urban destinations.
'Baby boomers': fans from Singapore, Kyoto and Bern
Those born between 1946 and 1964, when there was a real baby
boom
, spend more money on food than any other generation and value exploring the great
outdoors.
Hence, they opt for destinations with a good number of Michelin Guide restaurants, as well as a wide variety of landscapes to explore and which have the
best valued parks and green spaces
.
For this reason, his favorite places are some like Singapore, Kyoto (Japan) or Bern (Switzerland).
In the case of the first, the capital of the country that bears the same name obtained a score of 79.51 out of 100 by Holidu users for its parks and green spaces.
In fact, a study carried out in 2020 states that almost half (46.5%) of the city's land is covered with green spaces.
Singapore also boasts a large number of Michelin Guide restaurants, 249 in total.
The historic center of Bern, in Switzerland.
Kyoto, meanwhile, boasts plenty of parks and green spaces.
Among them, the
Botanical Garden
, which houses 12,000 species of trees, flowers and plants spread over 60 hectares in the north of the city.
As for gastronomy, it houses 207
Michelin Guide restaurants.
Baby boomers
also
stick with
Bern
, the so-called city of fountains for having more than 100 fountains.
With a score of 84.09 out of 100, it is the third preferred by this generation for the forests, mountains and glaciers that are in its vicinity.
Generation X: from Tokyo to Amsterdam
When it comes to Generation X, studies highlight that 70% enjoy museums and visits to
historical places
.
Furthermore, it is remarkable that 43% like to discover their holiday destination by car.
In this sense, Tokyo is the city most chosen by this group of people born between 1965 and 1980, since it has more than
900 museums.
In addition, Japan in general received a score of 6.1 out of 7 for the quality of its roads, something appreciated by lovers of car trips.
The canals of Amsterdam.PHOTOS: HOLIDU
In this last field, Amsterdam was the winning city, reaching 6.4 out of 7. The country has the best valued road infrastructure in Europe and the second in the world, only behind the aforementioned Singapore.
In addition, the capital of the Netherlands monopolizes 229 museums.
From the Rijksmuseum to the Anne Frank House or the Van Gogh
.
This generation also loves New York for the sheer number of "things to do" that have been rated 5 stars.
Specifically, more than 1,300 activities available.
On the other hand, it has 359 museums.
Millennials: between Paris, Madrid and Barcelona
It is the turn of the Millennials (born between 1981 and 1995), of which 71% regularly use
social networks,
base their trips on food and drink and enjoy family getaways.
That is why they like instagrammable and gastronomic cities like Paris, their favorite, with more than 137 million on Instagram.
Being, according to this metric, the second most exposed city in the world on social networks, only behind London.
In addition, it is a
gastronomic destination of the first order
.
Barcelona, for its part, is the second city, after Paris, in terms of the amount of traditional dishes it offers.
The
city of Barcelona
She's also popular online, with more than 68 million Instagram posts to date.
Normal considering that it guards monuments such as the Sagrada Familia and Park Güell.
Perspective of the center of Madrid.
As for Madrid, it is considered a very familiar city, with a score of 4 out of 5 on this factor.
Therefore, young children will enjoy learning in its
many museums
, having a picnic in the Retiro Park or eating some churros with chocolate.
Generation Z: from Istanbul to Lima
60% of members of this generation (born between 1996 and 2010) use TikTok regularly and, although this
age
group values cultural and unique experiences, more than two thirds believe that price is the most important thing.
For this reason, the study analyzes which cities have the
most visits
in the aforementioned network, which are home to the largest number of places declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and which offer the best value for money when it comes to going for a meal and a beverage.
In this sense, the gold medal goes to Istanbul, with 37.5 billion visits to the video-sharing application, only behind Dubai,
Barcelona, London and Paris.
.
It is also good value for money gastronomically speaking, since a menu costs 6.11 euros on average.
Panoramic view of Lima, the Peruvian capital.
It would be followed by the Indian metropolis of Bombay, perfect for a generation that wants to live many adventures but with a limited budget.
In addition, it offers the opportunity to explore three Heritage sites such as the
Elephanta caves,
the Gothic ensembles and the Victorian art deco samples of Bombay.
Add places like
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus,
the most ornate train station in the world.
The list of Generation Z Lima favorites continues due to the cheapness of its bars and restaurants.
In addition, its historic center is also a World Heritage Site.
As an example, it houses more than
1,500 balconies
built between the 16th and 19th centuries.
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