Bank of America and Conde Nast Traveler have created a Joy Index, that uncovers the 10 most joyous destinations in the world, and guess who was NUMBER 10!!!!! HOUSTON!!!!!! They base it on 6 factors, environment, well being, culture, connection, adventure and wonder. Number 1 - Newfoundland/Labrador, Canada. Others from the USA: #6 the Big Island, Hawaii and #7 Telluride, Colorado.