4 US Cities Make Top 10 of World's Happiest Destinations

JustCover ranks Tulum, Mexico, as its top pick; Las Vegas is happiest US city, coming in at No. 4
Posted Jul 31, 2026 3:20 PM CDT
4 US Cities Make Top 10 of World's Happiest Destinations
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Disney may be known as the happiest place on Earth, but JustCover begs to differ. The Irish travel insurance firm has sifted through more than a million online reviews for attractions, restaurants, and hotels in 155 destinations around the world, flagging posts where travelers expressed joy or happiness, per USA Today. Mexico's Tulum lands in the No. 1 spot globally, while the top US city on the list, Las Vegas, comes in at No. 4. One caveat: Several of the high-ranking international spots come with US State Department advisories urging Americans to use extra caution; travelers are advised to check the State Department site for the latest guidance before booking. Here, the top 10:

  1. Tulum, Mexico
  2. Soufriere, St. Lucia
  3. Oaxaca, Mexico
  4. Las Vegas
  5. Maui, Hawaii
  6. New York City
  7. Cappadocia (region in Turkey)
  8. Rio de Janeiro
  9. Chicago
  10. Toronto
A bunch of other US cities made the top 20.

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