Hugely popular and with an assortment of cultural offerings, these countries attract millions of tourists each year.
According to AOL Travel UK, over one billion tourists travelled the world this year, a number that was up by about 50 million compared to previous years.
Industry experts forecast that the number could go even higher in the coming year.
So where are the bulk of these travellers heading to? Here are 4 of the world's most visited destinations: