These Are The Top 10 Safest Destinations For American Travelers

Ireland and Australia are the top two safest destinations for visitors from the United States, according to travel insurance provider Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection (BHTP). Unsurprisingly, 7 of the top ten safest places are in Europe, two are island destinations, and one is Australia.

Data identifying the safest places for American travelers were developed out of the agency’s State of Travel Insurance survey of 2,000 consumers, as well as local crime rates, terror threats, social welfare, and the State Department’s safety rating.

The Top 10 Safest Destinations For American Travelers:

1. Ireland
Safest Places score: 3.11
Global Peace Index Rank: 10
State Department Travel Advisory Level: 1

2. Australia
Safest Places score: 3.05
Global Peace Index Rank: 12
State Department Travel Advisory Level: 1

3. Iceland
Safest Places score: 2.93
Global Peace Index Rank: 1
State Department Travel Advisory Level: 1

4. Switzerland
Safest Places score: 2.87
Global Peace Index Rank: 9
State Department Travel Advisory Level: 1

5. Scandinavia (Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland)
Safest Places score: 2.83
Global Peace Index Rank: Denmark 5, Norway 14, Finland 17, Sweden 18
State Department Travel Advisory Level: 2 (for Denmark); 1 (for Finland, Sweden, and Norway)

6. Virgin Islands (U.S. and British)
Safest Places score: 2.82
State Department Travel Advisory Level: 1

7. Italy
Safest Places score: 2.82
Global Peace Index Rank: 38
State Department Travel Advisory Level: 2

8. Benelux countries (Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg)
Safest Places score: 2.72
Global Peace Index Rank: Netherlands 19, Belgium 19
State Department Travel Advisory Level: 1 (for Luxembourg); 2 (for the Netherlands and Belgium)

9. United Kingdom
Safest Places score: 2.72
Global Peace Index Rank: 41
State Department Travel Advisory Level: 2

10. Bahamas
Safest Places score: 3.05
State Department Travel Advisory Level: 2

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