Hey, Miami. Here is scientific proof that you live where the world vacations

The world loves Miami. Or at least traveling here.

The 2019 Top 100 Cities destination list from global marketing firm Euromonitor International names Miami as the no. 2 destination in the Americas for international travelers in 2018.

No. 1 is - you guessed it - New York. One other Florida city made the “Americas” list: Orlando, at no. 6. That means more people chose Miami realness over Disney fantasy. We respect you, intrepid travelers.

That “in the Americas” phrase is key, though. Globally, Miami ranks no. 27 for 2018-2019, with New York at no. 8. But 27 isn’t really so bad when you consider that the study looked at 400 cities overall and that none of the others had to contend with the black hole of suck that is the Palmetto.

The most popular cities overall for international travel in 2018-2019 are Hong Kong at no. 1, followed by Bangkok, London, Macau, Singapore, Paris and Dubai.

Euromonitor International chose the top 100 cities based on 2018 international arrivals, which includes anyone visiting another country for at least 24 hours and not exceeding 12 months, according to the study. It encompasses business and leisure visits but excludes domestic visitors, people in transit, same-day visitor and cruise passengers.

This story was originally published December 3, 2019 at 2:00 PM.