Malaysia has been recognized as the safest country to visit in Asia and the leading destination for peace and tranquility on the continent, according to Travel + Leisure magazine.
The findings are based on the Holiday Relaxation Report published by wellness retreat platform Book Retreats.
The report highlighted the best global destinations for travelers seeking serenity and relaxation.
‘To figure out its formal rankings, the team first created a seed list of 76 destinations, which they selected based on their safety, solitude, serenity, nature, and wellness’, the report stated.
‘They then ranked those selections via nine data points, including the percentage of protected area, forest coverage, crowd density, noise and light pollution, peacefulness, and total wellness experiences. It then gave each destination a score of 1 and 100 to reveal its top picks’.
After examining all the data, the report named Malaysia the best spot in Asia for peace, quiet, and, perhaps most importantly, safety.
Globally, Malaysia ranked 20th for peaceful holiday destinations, praised for its natural beauty, wellness activities, and biodiversity.
It also secured eighth place for Best Holiday Destinations for Safety due to its high score in the Global Peace Index.
