Which Are The Safest World Destinations For Fall Travel In 2024?

What with war and hurricanes, many destinations in the world are considered to be dangerous for travelers. However, thanks to the US State Department, Vision of Humanity’s Global Peace Index and government officials constantly analyze the latest threats around the world to list those destinations that offer travelers the most safety and security. Meanwhile, details were taken from Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection’s 2024 list of the safest countries and cities, which uses input from actual travelers.

Looking for the safest destinations for fall travel in 2024?

The following is a list of the top ten safe destinations to visit during the fall of 2024.

1. Iceland

Despite Iceland’s stark and beautiful landscapes and volcanoes, it continues to be among the world’s safest countries. In fact, it has dominated the Global Peace Index for almost two decades and has received a Level 1 travel advisory from the US State Department. Moreover, Iceland’s capital Reykjavik was declared the third-safest city to visit in 2024 by Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection last year.

2. Canada

America’s neighbor Canada also received a Level 1 travel advisory from the US State Department as recently as October 4, 2024, and is ranked at number 11 on the Global Peace Index. Meanwhile, Canada remains one of the safest destinations this fall. Moreover, Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection ranked Montreal as the world’s second-safest city in 2024.

3. New Zealand

During the COVID-19 pandemic, New Zealand was one of the strictest international destinations but has continued to bounce back. The country comes fourth on the Global Peace Index, with a Level 1 travel advisory from the US State Department, making it ideal for fall travel. However, unlike Iceland and Canada, New Zealand lies in the southern hemisphere, meaning it is in spring right now, a perfect time to visit.

4. Switzerland

The stunning European nation of Switzerland has moved up seven spots from ninth to second place on the Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection as a safe place to visit. Moreover, the country comes sixth on the Global Peace Index and also has a Level 1 travel advisory from the US State Department.

5. Ireland

When it comes to the Global Peace Index, Ireland only trails Iceland, making it an attractive and safe country to visit. Meanwhile, the US State Department has again given the country a Level 1 travel advisory in late August. Moreover, Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection ranks Ireland as the fourth-safest country to visit, which is up from twelfth in 2023.

6. Singapore

When it comes to Asia, Singapore is the highest-ranked destination for 2024 in fifth place. Meanwhile, the island nation is also ranked with a Level 1 travel advisory by the US State Department. Moreover, the UK government notes that “violent crime and theft are rare in Singapore.”

7. Denmark

Denmark comes in eighth place on the Global Peace Index and also on Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection’s list of the safest destinations to travel in 2024. This makes the European nation an ideal choice for visiting in the fall. Meanwhile, its capital, Copenhagen has been ranked as the seventh-safest city in the world for US travelers this year.

8. Japan

When it comes to Japan, only Malaysia and Singapore rank higher among the Asian countries on the Global Peace Index in seventeenth place. Moreover, Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection ranks it the twelfth safest country to visit this year, after heading up the list at number 15 in its ranking last year. When it comes to the US State Department, Americans are advised to exercise normal precautions when visiting during the fall.

9. Australia

Listed as a top 20 destination on the Global Peace Index, Australia is also ranked as the tenth safest destination to visit this year according to Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection. Meanwhile, Sydney is ranked as the fourth-safest foreign city for US travelers to visit this year. Moreover, Australia has been on a Level 1 travel advisory from the US State Department for over a year.

10. The Netherlands

When visiting Europe, the Netherlands is another popular country that is considered one of the safest destinations in the world this fall. The Global Peace Index ranks the country at number 8, and Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection lists the country at number five on its list of safest countries to visit in the fall of 2024. Moreover, the Dutch capital of Amsterdam is a hugely popular city for travelers and can be packed with tourists during the summer. This makes the fall a much more comfortable time of year to visit.

Readers can view more details on Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection’s website here.