The document discusses the benefits of global travel, including experiencing different cultures and exploring new places. It provides statistics on the most visited places and countries in the world. Travel brings economic and social benefits to both travelers and local communities by creating jobs and improving standards of living through tourism. Reasons for traveling include seeing attractions, reuniting with family, learning, relaxation, and fulfilling personal goals.

1. Around The World!

5. Table 1: The top 10 most visited places in the world during the year 2007. Destination Most Visited: 2007 Destination Number of Visitors Per Year Time Square in New York, USA 35 million National Mall & Memorial Parks in Washington Monument, Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials 25 million Disney World’s Magic Kingdom in Florida California, USA 16.6 million Trafalgar Square in London, England 15 million Disneyland Park in Anaheim California, USA 14.7 million Niagara Falls in Ontario, Canada and New York USA 14 million Fisherman’s Wharf/Golden Gate National Recreation Area in San Francisco, USA 13 million Tokyo Disneyland/DisneySea in Tokyo, Japan 12.9 million Notre Dame de Paris in Paris, France 12 million Disneyland Paris in Marne La Vallee, France 10.6 million

8. Top 10 Most Visited Countries The top 10 most visited Countries in the world during the year 2007.