International Destinations of American Tourists, 2004: All U.S. travelersFor leisure and visiting friends/ relativesFor business and conventions Total number of travelers 27,351,00022,373,0007,713,000 International destinations visited Europe43%43%47% Western Europe404045 United Kingdom 141318 France 9109 Italy 785 Germany 669 Netherlands 335 Spain 342 Ireland 331 Switzerland 222 Austria 221 Eastern Europe444 Caribbean18209 Jamaica 552 Bahamas 443 Dominican Republic 431 Aruba 220 South America997 Brazil 223 Colombia 221 Peru 221 Central America773 Costa Rica231 Africa223 Middle East445 Asia191728 Japan 437 China 437 South Korea 224 Hong Kong 325 Taiwan 224 India 223 Philippines 222 Thailand 222 Oceania334 Australia 223 Leisure/recreational activities1 Dining in restaurants84%84%89% Shopping757867 Visit historical places515638 Visit small towns/villages434924 Sightseeing in cities434732 Touring the countryside354020 Cultural sites313520 Art gallery, museum283121 Water sports/sunbathing222612 Nightclub/dancing222516 Guided tours17208 Concert, play, musical141610 Ethnic heritage sites12138 Amusement/theme parks10125 Visit national parks10115 Casinos/gambling894 Golf/tennis666 Cruises672 Camping/hiking563 Environmental sites563 Sporting events443 Hunting/fishing332 Ranch vacations221 1. Multiple response. Source:U.S. Dept. of Commerce, ITA, Office of Travel & Tourism Industries, “In-Flight Survey,” May 2005.