The Best Places To Travel To in 2025 offer unique experiences, cultural immersion, and natural beauty. Travels.edu.vn recommends exploring destinations like Thailand, recognized as T+L’s 2025 Destination of the Year, or discovering hidden gems like Sacramento, California. Whether you’re seeking adventure, relaxation, or cultural enrichment, these destinations promise unforgettable journeys.
1. Big City Thrills: Where to Experience Urban Excitement?
Discover vibrant cities offering unique cultural experiences, innovative dining, and iconic landmarks. From Detroit’s revitalization to Hong Kong’s blend of tradition and modernity, these urban destinations promise unforgettable experiences.
1.1 Detroit: Witnessing a City’s Renaissance
Detroit is experiencing a magical renaissance, according to Mayor Mike Duggan. Following the nearly 800,000 visitors for the 2024 NFL Draft, 2025 is the year to see Detroit’s resurgence with adaptive-reuse and ground-up projects revitalizing neighborhoods. The Book Tower offers a Roost hotel, Kamper’s Basque tapas bar, and high-end restaurants. General Motors is staking its future at Hudson’s, a mixed-use development designed by Shop Architects and Hamilton Anderson Associates, which will house the automaker’s global HQ and a forthcoming Edition hotel. Michigan Central campus, revived by a $1 billion investment from Ford, is sparking creativity in the Corktown neighborhood, turning a onetime symbol of urban decay into a gleaming innovation hub.
1.2 Hong Kong and Shenzhen, China: Where Tradition Meets Modernity
Foreign travelers are returning to Hong Kong, discovering new cultural offerings, updated luxury hotels, and impressive infrastructure. Kowloon’s West Kowloon Cultural District features Art Park, the Hong Kong Palace Museum with historic treasures, and the M+ contemporary gallery. K11 Musea houses the Rosewood Hong Kong, and the Regent Hong Kong has been recently refurbished. Hong Kong Island will welcome the Hopewell hotel and the Southside by Ovolo in 2025. High-speed trains to Shanghai and Beijing have resumed overnight service, with many residents spending time in nearby Shenzhen, a modern metropolis with beaches and mountain views.
1.3 Marrakesh: A Moroccan Dream
A new nonstop United Airlines flight between Newark, New Jersey, and Marrakesh provides U.S. travelers with a connection-free link to the Moroccan city. According to Stefanie Schmudde, a senior vice president at Abercrombie & Kent, a new Park Hyatt and a refurbished Four Seasons Resort add to the city’s appeal. Other accommodations include the Oberoi, Rosemary, and Nobu Hotel Marrakech Riad. The Selman Marrakech, voted the No. 5 hotel globally by T+L readers, will soon host a high-end restaurant in partnership with Jean-François Piège.
1.4 Portland: The Pacific Northwest’s Urban Jewel
Portland appeals to outdoor lovers with 250-plus public parks and a growing network of multiuse trails. Biking has increased by 5 percent since 2022, according to the Portland Bureau of Transportation. Cascada, Portland’s first underground thermal springs spa and eco-hotel, opened in late 2024. A $111 million renovation of the Portland Art Museum will add 100,000 square feet, including new galleries and a Mark Rothko Pavilion, in 2025. The $2 billion redevelopment of Portland International Airport features a nature-inspired main terminal.
1.5 Rome: Celebrating History and Modernity
Rome will welcome pilgrims for the Jubilee in 2025, which occurs every 25 years. According to Andrea Grisdale, founder of IC Bellagio, the city anticipates large crowds, especially during major holidays like Easter. Palazzo Talìa will offer 26 rooms, a traditional Roman restaurant, and a wellness center. The Romeo Roma, set in a 16th-century palazzo, will feature restaurants, including one from Alain Ducasse, and a wellness area. Casa Monti celebrates art and Rome’s bohemian lifestyle. The Corinthia Rome, Mandarin Oriental, Rome, and Rosewood Rome are set to open in 2025 and 2026. La Minerva, part of Orient Express, is expected to reopen in 2025 with 93 rooms and suites. La Dolce Vita Orient Express, a new luxury train, will launch in spring 2025 with eight itineraries across Italy.
1.6 Sacramento, California: Discovering the Golden State’s Hidden Gem
Sacramento International Airport’s $1.3 billion renovation will be completed in 2025, featuring terminal expansions, new food options, and better traffic flow. The improved SMF will accommodate new nonstop flights to Mexico City, Orlando, Nashville, and Austin. According to Mike Testa, president and CEO of Visit Sacramento, Sacramento’s transformation as a food destination and music festival mecca has flown somewhat under the radar. Sacramento is now home to 15 Michelin-recognized restaurants and has a 2024 James Beard Award finalist in Billy Ngo of Kru. Visitors can enjoy the Oakland Athletics at Sutter Health Park for the 2025–2027 Major League Baseball seasons and attend festivals like the Farm-to-Fork Festival and GoldenSky Country Music Fest.
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The Crest Theatre in downtown Sacramento, exemplifying the city’s vibrant arts and culture scene.
2. Cultural Immersion: Where to Explore Unique Traditions and Heritage?
Experience destinations that offer a deep dive into local cultures, historic sites, and artistic expressions. From Budapest’s revitalized City Park to Thailand’s ancient temples, these locations provide enriching cultural experiences.
2.1 Budapest, Hungary: A Cosmopolitan Renaissance
In 2023, the W Budapest opened in the Drechsler Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The hotel has become a calling card for a more cosmopolitan Budapest. New luxury hotels like the Kimpton BEM Budapest and the Dorothea Hotel have emerged to complement venerable stalwarts like the Four Seasons. Városliget, or City Park, is undergoing a $1 billion restoration that includes new cultural spaces like the House of Music Hungary and the Museum of Ethnography. According to Gwen Kozlowski, of Exeter International, Budapest can speak to a variety of travelers, from tiny vintners to food insiders to Jewish-history specialists.
2.2 Bukhara, Uzbekistan: Discovering the Silk Road’s Hidden Gem
Bukhara is hosting the first-ever Bukhara Biennial in September 2025, titled “Recipes for Broken Hearts,” bringing together an interdisciplinary, international roster of creatives. According to UNESCO, Bukhara’s crafts and folk art traditions have gained recognition on the international stage. Larry Ossei-Mensah, a curator and cofounder of Artnoir, notes that the Bukhara Biennial serves as an incredible opportunity for artists and organizers to create moments where cultural legacies and contemporary ideas come into contact with each other in unexpected and inspiring ways.
2.3 Charleston, South Carolina: Embracing Southern Charm and History
Charleston is T+L readers’ favorite city in the U.S. for 12 years running. The International African American Museum opened last summer, and the inaugural Food & Wine Classic in Charleston took place this September. The Cooper is slated to open in 2025 with 209 rooms and Cooper River views. The Charleston Place hotel will unveil its completed renovations in 2025, and the new American Gardens park will debut in late 2025. The Dunlin, Auberge Resorts Collection, opened in August 2024 with 72 guest rooms and suites on Johns Island.
2.4 Inverness and the Flow Country, Scotland: Where Highlands Meet History
According to Chris Taylor, the destination development director for VisitScotland, Inverness is the perfect base from which to explore the stunning Highland scenery, iconic castles, majestic mountains, and unique wildlife. The Flow Country, a massive sweep of bogs and peatland, was added to UNESCO’s World Heritage list in July. The Inverness Castle Experience will transform the city’s prison and courts into a venue for history, music, storytelling, and regional cuisine, with gardens and panoramic views. Cabot Highlands already offers play on the iconic Castle Stuart Golf Links overlooking Moray Firth, and a second 18-hole course is coming soon.
2.5 Lisbon and the Algarve, Portugal: A Dual Delight of City and Coast
Lisbon is known for its yellow trams, historic neighborhoods, and fado music. According to Sheree M. Mitchell, a T+L A-List advisor and founder of Immersa Global, Lisbon is unlike any other European capital, with direct influences from Portugal’s colonial past and present-day status as an international hub. New luxury stays, including Six Senses Lisbon, Nobu Hotel Lisbon, The Standard, Lisbon, Kimpton Lisbon, and several Hilton properties, are opening in 2025. The Algarve region is home to Europe’s most beautiful beaches, dramatic cliffs, and charming towns. United has a seasonal nonstop route from Newark Liberty International Airport to Faro in the pipeline for 2025. The Viceroy at Ombria Algarve opened in October, and the Kimpton Algarve São Rafael Atlántico is slated to debut in 2025.
2.6 Luxor, Egypt: Unveiling Ancient Wonders
A new nonstop EasyJet flight from London will improve access to Luxor, famed for its ancient temples, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1979. Luxor’s growing reputation has been burnished by Al Moudira and the Beit Sabée, a 15-room guesthouse operated by Nour El Nil. The outfitter also runs a fleet of chic dahabeahs, or cruising barges, including the newest, Poppee, which sets sail in November 2024.
2.7 Thailand: A Tapestry of Culture and Nature
Thailand is T+L’s 2025 Destination of the Year. In Bangkok, the Aman Nai Lert Bangkok and The Ritz-Carlton will open later this year, followed by Six Senses The Forestias and Hyatt’s Andaz in 2025. Season three of The White Lotus is set in the country and slated for early 2025. Grant Ekelund, a Thailand specialist at InsideAsia Tours, recommends Kanchanaburi, a town in west Thailand.
3. Adventurous Travelers: Where to Seek Thrills and New Experiences?
For those seeking adrenaline and unique experiences, these destinations offer a perfect blend of adventure and cultural immersion. From the Caucasus’ hidden gems to Universal Orlando’s new theme park, these locations promise unforgettable journeys.
3.1 The Caucasus: A Crossroads of Culture and Adventure
The countries of Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia will receive fresh attention in the year ahead, thanks to an innovative new itinerary from Atlas Obscura and Intrepid. These trips, set for June, August, and September, make it possible to see these still-emerging destinations without having to tackle all the logistics independently. The tours will visit wineries, bakeries, and historical sites, mosques, and churches such as Gergeti Trinity.
3.2 Greenland: Witnessing Arctic Beauty and Change
Greenland is losing about 270 billion tons of ice mass each year, contributing to global sea-level rise. Cruise arrivals were up 74 percent in 2023 compared with the year prior, and overall numbers were up more than 30 percent. Greenland’s first-of-its-kind international airport is slated to open in late 2024 in Nuuk, the capital, and two more airports are in the pipeline through 2026. United will become the first U.S. airline to operate flights to the country come 2025.
3.3 Kumaon, India: Himalayan Tranquility
Shakti plans to open Shakti Prana, a seven-cabin retreat, in Kumaon in October. The new property will be the latest in a string of mountain lodges from the brand, which has nearly two decades of experience in high-elevation environments, coordinating low-key walking journeys. According to founder Jamshyd Sethna, they found a heavenly plot of land on a mountaintop with stunning views of the Great Himalayas and the Ramganga River valley.
3.4 Madagascar: A Biodiversity Hotspot
Outfitters including Abercrombie & Kent and Red Savannah are adding fresh itineraries for 2025 that focus on Madagascar’s ecological riches: lush rainforests, dramatic canyons, the tsingy, and endemic wildlife. Samantha Gordon, Red Savannah’s Africa specialist, notes that travelers want to see things their friends have not. A new Emirates service links Dubai and Madagascar’s capital city of Antananarivo. Namoroka Tsingy Camp opened its safari tents in August 2024, and Voaara is a new oasis on the island of Sainte Marie.
3.5 Nicaragua: Discovering Central America’s Hidden Gem
A new 75-mile highway is slated to connect some 50 towns and beach communities along the Pacific coast by the end of 2025. According to Luke Maish, CEO of Rancho Santana, the Costanera Highway is one of the most significant projects in Central America in recent decades. Airlines have noticed the momentum, with United doubling the number of flights it offers from its Houston hub to Managua. Resorts including Rancho Santana and Mukul offer access to surf breaks, wellness classes, rainforest hikes, and the opportunity to learn more about the history and culture of the country.
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Mombacho, a towering volcano, as seen from the waters of Lake Nicaragua, exemplifies the country’s rugged beauty and natural attractions.
3.6 The Philippines: A Tropical Paradise Reimagined
The Philippines offers sapphire-blue waters pierced by limestone cliffs, a cosmopolitan capital buzzing with restaurants, art galleries, and cool nightlife, and thousand-year-old rice fields carved into a mountain. A new nonstop Philippine Airlines flight from Seattle is another boost. A dozen hotels have opened over the past few years in Manila alone, and Palawan will welcome several newcomers, including El Nido, from the Pavilions Hotels & Resorts. Tesa Totengco, a member of T+L’s Travel Advisory Board, recommends Nay Palad Hideaway, a stunning rebuild on the island of Siargao.
3.7 Universal Orlando: A Theme Park Revolution
Universal Orlando Resort’s massive expansion will add Universal Epic Universe in May 2025, a state-of-the-art park with five new lands featuring classic monsters, Nintendo franchises, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and more. Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel, will join the theme park resort’s Signature Collection. According to Karen Irwin, president and COO of Universal Orlando Resort, this will transform Universal Orlando into a weeklong vacation destination filled with thrilling experiences.
4. Food and Drinks: Where to Indulge Your Palate?
These destinations are renowned for their culinary scenes, offering everything from world-class wines to innovative dining experiences. From Colorado’s Western Slope to San Antonio’s Michelin-recognized restaurants, these locales promise a gastronomic adventure.
4.1 Colorado’s Western Slope: A Wine Lover’s Paradise
Colorado’s Western Slope has a growing reputation for Rieslings and other cool-climate grapes. According to Ray Isle, executive wine editor of Food & Wine, there’s definitely something there. Upstarts worth seeking out include Carlson Vineyards, The Storm Cellar, and Sauvage Spectrum. The Grand Valley AVA may enjoy something of a hedge against a warming world, situated as it is above 4,000 feet.
4.2 Crete, Greece: A Culinary Island Escape
With the Cyclades getting so much attention, Crete is poised for its moment in the sun. The new InterContinental Crete opened in the summer of 2024, and JW Marriott will unveil its first Greece property in 2025. Also on the horizon is the Rosewood Blue Palace, set to make its debut in 2026.
4.3 Osaka, Japan: A Culinary Capital
Osaka is becoming a must-visit for anyone heading to Japan, thanks to its world-renowned culinary scene and electric nightlife. Expo 2025, running April through October, will be held on Yumeshima Island in Osaka Bay. The new Four Seasons opened in 2024, and the first Japan property from Patina Hotels & Resorts is opening in the spring. Around the same time, the city’s first Waldorf Astoria should open, and the Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka is slated to wrap a major renovation by April 2025. Air Canada has added several seasonal nonstop flights to the newly renovated Kansai International Airport.
4.4 Priorat, Spain: A Wine Region on the Rise
Priorat is southwest of Barcelona, where gorgeous landscapes, ancient villages, and cutting-edge approaches to vineyard tourism are poised to make it the next big thing. According to Marco Palermo, of Authentic Explorations, it is one of Spain’s hidden gems. Wineries including Perinet and Clos de l’Obac are turning out world-class reds. Clos Mogador and Cellers de Scala Dei have embraced sustainable winemaking practices. Restaurants such as Brots and Quatre Molins have nabbed Michelin recognition. Gran Hotel Mas d’en Bruno, with its new Vinum tasting menu, and Brichs are also on the vanguard.
4.5 San Antonio, Texas: A Culinary Hotspot
The first Michelin Guide to Texas just dropped, awarding 15 stars across the state. San Antonio has been on the cutting edge of culinary innovation, with nine of its restaurants, bars, and breweries in contention for James Beard Awards in the past three years. Chef and restaurateur Jason Dady will be opening Mexico Ceaty in early 2025. Pullman Market, a 40,000-square-foot dining complex, exemplifies the farm to market ethos. According to CEO Kevin Fink, the market highlights the difference and value of truly fresh and truly local.
4.6 San Diego: Southern California’s Culinary Star
San Diego is getting even more exciting, as new openings further bolster its global culinary cred. In the summer of 2024, Tara Monsod opened the modern French steak house Le Coq. The city also welcomed its first omakase yakitori restaurant, Yakitori Tsuta. According to Tara Monsod, there’s an undeniable energy here — creativity and passion are coming from all the chefs, and the city is buzzing to be recognized as a true culinary destination.
4.7 Slovenia: A European Culinary Secret
Slovenia has long flown under the radar, despite its beautiful scenery and dynamic wine and culinary scene. Black Tomato is introducing new experiences in Slovenia for 2025. One trip will take wine lovers to three distinct regions, including Primorska, Posavje, and Podravje. On the restaurant front, Slovenia has impressed the Michelin inspectors, with 63 restaurants earning recognition in 2024, including the three-star Hiša Franko and two-star Restaurant Milka.
4.8 Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico: Baja’s Wine Country
The vast majority of wine made in Mexico comes from Valle de Guadalupe, and it’s finally getting the recognition it deserves. El Cielo Resort received 12 awards for its wines at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles. The region lies just about 90 miles south of San Diego on the Baja California peninsula. It’s now home to more than 200 wineries, Michelin-starred restaurants, and boutique hotels. Banyan Group entered the scene this year with the opening of Banyan Tree Veya Valle de Guadalupe. According to Peter Hechler, a senior vice president at Banyan Group, the region boasts an incredibly diverse array of wineries and is a culinary destination in its own league.
5. Moments on the Water: Where to Find Serenity by the Sea?
These destinations offer unforgettable experiences on the water, from tranquil islands to luxurious cruises. From Wisconsin’s Apostle Islands to Tasmania’s rugged coast, these locations provide a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure.
5.1 Apostle Islands, Wisconsin: A Lakeside Haven
These Lake Superior islands are seeing their status as a spiritual and commercial hub for the Ojibwe come toward center stage. According to Mike Wiggins Jr., the new director of the Madeline Island Museum, Ojibwe history is an ancient history, and it is also a living history that is around us in the present moment. Ojibwe chef Bryce Stevenson took a big gamble in 2023 by choosing his out-of-the-way home turf as the location for a high-concept restaurant, Miijim.
5.2 Barbados: A Caribbean Paradise
A trip to Barbados is several vacations in one, with hiking on Chalky Mount and crashing Atlantic waves at Bathsheba’s Soup Bowl. The western, Caribbean shore has calm waters, five-star resorts, and upscale restaurants. According to Kim Clarke, a manager at The Sandpiper, this island promises an unforgettable experience. Barbados is more accessible than ever, thanks to new daily American Airlines flights from New York and new once-weekly service from Philadelphia. New boutique hotel The Rockley opened near the nation’s capital of Bridgetown.
5.3 The French Riviera: A Timeless Coastal Charm
A clutch of chic hotels has reinvigorated the region, proving that when it comes to the Côte d’Azur, fashion may change, but style endures. Hôtel du Couvent is set in a 17th-century monastery overlooking the city of Nice. Elsewhere in town, there’s the Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel and a new Mama Shelter. Arev has brought a breath of fresh air to St.-Tropez, and Le Mas Candille sits on a hillside just outside the town of Mougins.
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The Arev hotel in St Tropez, France, showcases nautical details and a playful aesthetic, adding to the coastal charm of the French Riviera.
5.4 Iceland, by Cruise Ship: Exploring the Northern Coast
Many visitors don’t get much further than the capital of Reykjavík and the Southern Region. On a cruise, passengers can see the rarely visited northern reaches of the island, stopping at towns such as Akureyri and Ísafjörður. According to Lilja Dögg Alfreðsdóttir, Iceland’s Minister of Culture and Business Affairs, cruises can paradoxically help diffuse crowds in and around the country’s most popular landmarks by taking people off the typical tourist trail.
5.5 Nova Scotia, Canada: A Maritime Gem
Many of Canada’s outdoor wonders are well-known, but Nova Scotia is just as deserving of fame. American Airlines has launched daily service from New York’s La Guardia Airport to Halifax. The Muir Halifax, an Autograph Collection hotel right on the city’s waterfront, has a 36-foot yacht which does delightful harbor cruises. Consider a detour to Sable Island National Park Reserve, an island with towering sand dunes, the world’s largest breeding colony of gray seals, and wild horses. Cape Breton Island is home to Cape Breton Highlands National Park, with stunning hikes along cliffs above the Atlantic Ocean and, farther inland, winding canyons and waterfalls.
5.6 Tasmania, Australia: A Rugged Island Escape
This island state has long been considered one of Australia’s most rugged, thanks to its landscapes filled with glacial lakes, lush rain forests, and vertical sea cliffs. On Board Tasmanian Expedition Cruises launched its route around the state in the spring of 2024. According to Justin Meneguzzi, traveling by boat means you can follow the coast and sample different parts of what makes the island so special. In the year ahead, Silversea and Disney Cruise Line will visit the island.
5.7 Trieste, Italy: A Coastal Treasure
According to Joyce Falcone, the founder of the Italian Concierge, Italians have a saying about Trieste: “I have a cousin there.” He’s a harbormaster who works at its historically vital port. Lately, there are reasons to visit beyond brew: Trieste has become an alternative destination for cruise ships, many of which are now barred from docking in the historic parts of Venice.
5.8 Star Seeker: A Windstar Cruise
Windstar will add an entirely new 112-cabin ship, Star Seeker, to its lineup at the end of 2025. Despite being small, it will have a wide range of suite categories. The ship will spend early 2026 in the Caribbean, will later transit the Panama Canal, sail the summer in Alaska, and then continue on to Japan.
5.9 Viking Vela: A New Era of Cruising
Viking is breaking with tradition by building a bigger ship. Viking Vela, which is slated to launch in December 2024, will be the first 998-passenger vessel from the line. According to Torstein Hagen, Viking’s chairman and CEO, the increased cabin count is aimed at a more sustainable future for the cruise line. The new ship will spend the first part of 2025 sailing in the Mediterranean before heading to northern Europe for summertime sails in Scandinavia and beyond.
6. Nature Lovers: Where to Embrace the Great Outdoors?
These destinations offer unparalleled access to nature, from Alaska’s stunning parks to Brazil’s otherworldly dunes. These locations provide a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure, allowing you to connect with the natural world.
6.1 Anchorage, Alaska: An Urban Gateway to Wilderness
Alaska has seen a cruise-tourism boom, but the state’s largest city is also on the rise and worthy of a closer look. According to Kimberly Y. Waller, the chief equity officer for the Municipality of Anchorage, the city is busting open with innovation. The first JdV by Hyatt in the state, the Wildbirch Hotel, will open in early 2025, and the Hilton is getting a glow-up.
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Chugach State Park in Anchorage provides stunning mountain views and is a gateway to Alaska’s vast wilderness.
6.2 Bhutan: The Kingdom of Happiness
The mountain kingdom is looking to spread the love. According to the country’s prime minister, Tshering Tobgay, tourism has always been an activity that connects people with people and people with places. Trip planning is easier with the new Tourism Services Portal, and visitors can navigate the Trans-Bhutan Trail, a 250-mile, cross-country pathway that officially reopened in 2022.
6.3 Deer Valley, Utah: A Skier’s Paradise
This season will see the opening of Deer Valley East Village, an enormous new add-on to the resort’s already huge amount of skiable terrain around Park City, Utah. The addition will have three chairlifts and 300 skiable acres, plus day-skier amenities. There’s also the new Grand Hyatt Deer Valley, with 381 rooms and suites and multiple dining venues, slated to open November 20.
6.4 Fiji: A South Pacific Dream
This South Pacific destination will be easier than ever for Americans to visit in 2025: national carrier Fiji Airways is launching nonstop service between Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and Nadi International. There’s also the opening on Denarau of Trilogy Villas and the beachfront, 324-room Crowne Plaza Fiji Nadi Bay Resort & Spa. Fiji has announced an ambitious responsible-tourism initiative called Loloma Hour that will encourage visitors to volunteer at least 60 minutes during their stay on the islands.
6.5 Huaraz, Peru: Gateway to the Andes
Situated at 10,000 feet, in the shadow of the Cordillera Blanca, the mountain city of Huaraz is a stunning gateway to the Andes and a haven for outdoor enthusiasts looking to explore the natural riches of Huarascán National Park. LATAM has reintroduced flights between the capital and Huaraz, turning what had been a daylong odyssey into a one-hour flight.
6.6 Lençóis Maranhenses National Park, Brazil: A Dune Oasis
This otherworldly stretch of dunes and lagoons is ready for its moment in the sun. Added to UNESCO’s World Heritage list earlier this year, the out-of-the-way destination is fast becoming a watchword among in-the-know travelers to South America. The newly opened Oiá is bringing a bit of glam to the dunes, with a stylish lodge and a pair of chic bungalows.
6.7 Yukon, Canada: Northern Lights and Wilderness
If spotting the aurora borealis is on your 2025 to-do list, then the Yukon should be there, too. According to Marc Telio, a travel advisor on T+L’s A-List, it is among the best places in the world to see the lights. Head for Whitehorse, the capital of this territory that borders Alaska. A growing number of Indigenous tour operators are setting up shop in the Yukon, and worthwhile daytime adventures include flightseeing trips over the ice fields of Kluane National Park & Reserve.
7. Beach Vibes: Where to Soak Up the Sun and Sand?
These destinations offer idyllic beach experiences, from secluded coves to vibrant coastal cities. From Mexico’s Costalegre to Turks and Caicos’ turquoise waters, these locations promise unforgettable seaside escapes.
7.1 Costalegre, Mexico: The Happy Coast
Mexico’s Costalegre is a 283-mile stretch aptly called the “happy coast.” Careyes beckons today with more than eight miles of private shoreline, Positano-inspired casitas, and the largest polo fields in Mexico. The new Chalacatepec International Airport in Jalisco is expected to begin operations in late 2024.
7.2 Grenada: The Spice Island
Grenada is taking its place in the spotlight, with new luxury hotels and the forthcoming InterContinental Grenada Resort. The food scene in Grenada is also getting attention, and names such as James Beard Award–winning chef Alexander Smalls are dreaming up new food and spice experiences for visitors. WestJet will start offering service from Toronto in November, making it easier to get there. According to Petra Roach, chief executive officer of the Grenada Tourism Authority, Grenada is having a renaissance, and tourism is booming.
7.3 Sanibel Island, Florida: A Coastal Comeback
Since Hurricane Ian, this Gulf Coast destination has made a remarkable comeback. Restaurants, shops, and attractions have reopened with new facades and shiny new interiors. Beloved spots such as Cheeburger Cheeburger, Doc Ford’s, and Tutti Pazzi are back online alongside new developments.
7.4 Santa Monica, California: Coastal Celebration
2025 marks Santa Monica’s 150th anniversary. New restaurants, shops, and hotels are opening, including Sandbourne Santa Monica and the Regent Santa Monica Beach. According to Misti Kerns, president and CEO of Santa Monica Travel & Tourism, now is the time to experience the city’s “unique, laid-back luxury experiences.”
7.5 St. Vincent and the Grenadines: A Caribbean Archipelago
This archipelago has outsize offerings, with 33 islands and cays. According to Annette Mark, head of the country’s tourism board, there’s something for everyone. The 2024 opening of the all-inclusive Sandals Saint Vincent & the Grenadines has helped cement these islands as a go-to in the year ahead.
7.6 Turks and Caicos: A Luxurious Island Escape
The sun always seems to be shining in these islands. Change is coming to the British overseas territory, with several noteworthy luxury hotel and resort openings. The southern shores of Providenciales are now home to the South Bank, a part of Grace Bay Resorts, with gorgeous villas and a marina.
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