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destination
The goal of a journey or transport; the place where someone or something is supposed to arrive. The term is used especially in the context of tourism, travel, and logistics.
Mallorca ist eine der beliebtesten Urlaubs-Destinationen für deutsche Touristen.
Mallorca is one of the most popular vacation destinations for German tourists.
Careful: 'Die Destination' (the destination) in German refers almost exclusively to a physical travel or transport destination. It is not used like the English word 'destination' or 'destiny' for a life goal or fate.
Unsere nächste Destination auf der Weltreise ist Thailand.
Our next destination on the trip around the world is Thailand.
The word 'Destination' (destination) belongs to the language of tourism, the travel industry, and logistics. It sounds more professional and is often used in travel catalogs, on booking platforms, or in freight documents.
Das Reisebüro bietet exklusive Touren zu unbekannten Destinationen an.
The travel agency offers exclusive tours to unknown destinations.
'Destination' (destination) is often combined with adjectives that describe its attractiveness or type. Common examples are 'beliebte' (popular), 'exotische' (exotic), 'nächste' (next), or 'endgültige' (final) Destination.
Paris ist eine beliebte Destination für ein romantisches Wochenende.
Paris is a popular destination for a romantic weekend.
goal / destination / target
Ziel and Destination can both refer to the place a journey is headed for. Ziel is the neutral choice in everyday language. Destination is especially suited to the language of tourism, travel, and logistics.
Der Reiseveranstalter empfiehlt Kreta als Destination für den Sommer.
The tour operator recommends Crete as a destination for the summer.
Unser Ziel für die Sommerreise ist Kreta.
Our destination for the summer trip is Crete.
