The most popular travel destinations for 2022 trips

If travelers want to wait until after the omicron wave to visit, classic stops such as France and Italy are still high priorities. The French and Italian Riviera are popular for summer plans, says Susan Sherren, owner of Couture Trips, although she encourages clients to limit their time in the most famous places — Cinque Terre, for example — to avoid crowds. “You can have a more authentic experience and engage with locals if you are open to trialing alternative spots,” Sherren said.