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1. Alexandria, Virginia: A Cultural Journey Through History
Explore the cobblestone streets and wineries of Alexandria, Virginia. This city confronts its history through the Freedom House Museum and the African American Heritage Trail. The trail highlights nearly 200 years of African American history, with new stops debuting in February 2023. This includes Waterfront Park, once a port for trafficking enslaved people.
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Stay at the elegant Morrison House Old Town Alexandria, Autograph Collection, or the new Hotel AKA, opening in winter 2023.
2. Cairo and the Nile: Unveiling Ancient Wonders
Experience Egypt’s grandeur with the upcoming opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum near the Great Pyramids. Cruise the Nile on luxurious ships like the Viking Osiris or the opulent Sphinx from Uniworld Boutique River Cruises.
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Enjoy the new Mandarin Oriental (2024) and Four Seasons Hotel Luxor (2025). Visit the ancient Valley of the Kings.
3. “City,” Nevada: A Monumental Art Experience
Venture into the remote Basin and Range National Monument to see “City,” the world’s largest contemporary artwork. This monumental open-air sculpture made of dirt, rock, and concrete is a collection of mounds, depressions, and stelae by Michael Heizer.
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Reservations are required for the 2023 season. The sculpture is 1.5 miles long and feels ancient and futuristic.
4. Havana, Cuba: Vibrant Streets and Cultural Rhythms
Explore the lively streets of Havana with relaxed travel restrictions. Americans can visit on group tours or with a “support for the Cuban people” license. This involves engaging with Cuban entrepreneurs and cultural activities.
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A visa is needed, obtainable at the airport or through a tour provider (costing under $100).
5. Tangier, Morocco: Bohemian Charm and New Beginnings
Discover Tangier, a city attracting expats and artists. The Villa Mabrouka, Jasper Conran’s Moroccan property, offers views of Tangier Bay. Newcomers include the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Fairmont Tazi Palace Tangier.
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A Waldorf Astoria with 115 rooms is slated to open in 2025.
6. Lakes Region, Turkey: Serene Landscapes and Ancient Sites
Explore Turkey’s Lakes Region, with its tectonic lakes and archaeological sites. Stay at cozy places like Eskiciler Konaği or Aliya Konak.
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Camp along the new Pisidia Heritage Trail, uniting nature and history.
7. The United Kingdom: Historic Cities and Peerless Countryside
Experience the United Kingdom, with historic cities and countryside. The Gleneagles Townhouse in Edinburgh and the Peninsula London offer unique stays.
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Visit the Burrell Collection in Glasgow and the Manchester Museum. Explore Scotland’s first rewilding center, Dundreggan. The Two Toms Trail in Lancashire features stunning scenery.
8. Venice: Art, Architecture, and Luxury
Visit Venice for the Venice Architecture Biennale from May 20 to November 26, 2023. Explore the Procuratie Vecchie after its refurbishment.
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Belmond’s Venice Simplon-Orient Express will unveil restored carriages from the 1920s and ‘30s in June.
9. Athens: Coastal Charm and Cosmopolitan Flair
Discover Athens, with the Athens Riviera seeing new development. The Four Seasons Astir Palace has a private beach and Michelin-starred restaurant.
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One&Only Aesthesis will open in spring 2023. The Experience Park features trails and gardens.
10. Central Florida: Family-Friendly Fun and Culinary Delights
Central Florida offers a growing hospitality scene. Orlando and Tampa won Michelin accolades in 2022. Disney’s Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser offers an immersive two-night adventure.
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Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary celebrations continue through March 2023. The Edition Hotel in Tampa has a rooftop pool club.
11. The Jura, France: Wine and Cheese Adventures
Explore the Jura region of France, known for its vin jaune and comté cheese. Hike in the Jura Mountains and visit the Hérisson waterfalls.
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The Jura is two hours from Paris by high-speed train.
12. San Luis Obispo County, California: Coastal Charm and Wine Country
Discover San Luis Obispo County, with its seven cities and wineries. Two new Nomada Hotel Group properties opening in 2023 include Farmhouse and River Lodge.
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Visit the Pismo Beach Monarch Butterfly Grove.
13. Victoria, Australia: Hot Springs and City Life
Experience Victoria, Australia, known for hot springs resorts and wineries. Alba Thermal Springs and Spa opened in September 2022.
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The InterContinental Sorrento began accepting reservations in August 2022. Melbourne is expecting new openings, including the Ritz-Carlton Melbourne in 2023.
14. Copenhagen: Design and Urban Innovation
Visit Copenhagen, the UNESCO World Capital of Architecture in 2023. Explore contemporary parks and innovative infrastructure.
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Stay at the Kaj Hotel or the 25 Hours Hotel Copenhagen.
15. Houston: Arts, Music, and Nature
Explore Houston, with the Kinder Building at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston and the reopened Rothko Chapel. The JMK5 Arena will transform a racetrack into a concert stadium.
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The Houston Zoo is undergoing an expansion, and the Houston Botanic Gardens features diverse ecosystems.
16. Madrid: A City Revitalized
Discover Madrid, with tony hotel openings like the Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Rosewood Villa Magna, and the Edition. The city’s food scene has gotten better.
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17. Nashville: Music, Hotels, and Culinary Delights
Experience the new Nashville, fueled by hotels like a Conrad, 1 Hotel, and Soho House. The Hermitage Hotel has the first Jean-Georges Vongerichten restaurant in the South.
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18. Pittsburgh: Culture and Reinvention
Explore Pittsburgh, with new cultural destinations like the Moonshot Museum and the restored childhood home of August Wilson. New hotels and bars are drawing crowds.
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19. San Francisco: Innovation and Community
Discover San Francisco, with new infrastructure and cultural projects. The Institute of Contemporary Art San Francisco is completely free.
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The Presidio of San Francisco recently gained 14 acres with the opening of the Presidio Tunnel Tops.
20. Seoul: Art, Culture, and Modernity
Visit Seoul, with a buzzing arts scene and new venues like Konig Gallery. New hotels include the Fairmont Ambassador Seoul and Josun Palace.
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21. Cape Verde, the Gambia, Ghana, and Guinea-Bissau: West African Archipelago Cruises
Embark on West Africa Archipelago cruises with Hurtigruten Expeditions. These two-week trips stop in ports in four countries.
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Visit historically important sites including Gorée Island.
22. Coastal Ecuador: Outdoor Adventures and Stunning Scenery
Explore Ecuador’s stunning Pacific coastline. Kontiki Expeditions unlocks the region with eight-day yacht cruises.
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23. The Explora I: A New Style of Ocean Travel
Experience a new style of ocean travel aboard the Explora I, with trips in the Mediterranean. The vessel has 18 restaurants and bars and a massive spa.
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24. Greenland: Beautiful Landscapes and Endless Horizons
Explore Greenland, with beautiful landscapes. The National Geographic Resolution will sail the Eastern shore of Greenland in June 2023.
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25. Hvar, Croatia: Sunshine and Stargazing
Discover Hvar, Croatia, with cycling, kayak trips, and stargazing. Jesla was named the first International Dark Sky Community in Southern Europe.
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26. The Path of Totality: Chasing the Eclipse
Witness a total solar eclipse on April 20, 2023. The best way to catch the show will be to board a ship, such as the Le Lapérouse.
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27. Andorra: Skiing Adventures
Visit Andorra, with three ski areas added to the Ikon Pass. The Grandvalira Resorts Andorra will be available on a single local Andorra Pass.
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28. Asheville, North Carolina: Mountain Charm and Culinary Delights
Explore Asheville, with outdoor activities and sophisticated dining. New places to stay include Wrong Way River Lodge and AutoCamp Asheville.
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29. Aysén, Chile: Unexplored Patagonia
Discover Chile’s Aysén region, with glaciers, fjords, and lakes. The Route of Parks is developing ecotourism routes.
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30. The Hudson Valley, New York: Quietly Glam
Visit the Hudson Valley, with The Ranch Hudson Valley opening next summer. Wildflower Farms, Auberge Resorts Collection, will highlight the pastoral side of the region.
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31. Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia: River Safaris
Explore Zambia’s Lower Zambezi National Park, with river safaris and abundant wildlife. Stay at the luxurious Lolebezi lodge.
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32. Prince Edward Island, Canada: Coastal Trails and Culinary Experiences
Discover Prince Edward Island, with rugged cliffs, red-sand beaches, and the Island Walk, a 435-mile trail.
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33. Tanzania: Wildlife and Sustainable Tourism
Visit Tanzania, with new initiatives in infrastructure and sustainable travel. The Usangu Expedition Camp opened in Ruaha National Park.
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34. Uttar Pradesh, India: Cultural Riches
Explore Uttar Pradesh, with the Taj Mahal and the Ganges River. New draws include Vana, a wellness retreat in the Himalayan foothills of Dehradun.
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35. Bermuda: Island Getaway
Bermuda is set to become an even easier getaway in 2023, with the resumption of American Airlines flights from New York City. The L.F. Wade International Airport now has a new terminal with automated immigration gates and preclearance for U.S.-bound passengers. Cambridge Beaches Resort & Spa recently debuted a top-to-bottom renovation, adding villas and a Bermudian outpost of Sunken Harbor Club. The island is also running its remote work program, launched in July 2020, which allows for stays up to one year.
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36. Cayman Islands: Beach and Adventure
The Cayman Islands are now easier to visit, with Cayman Airways flying nonstop from Los Angeles International to Grand Cayman, the first direct route from the West Coast. The freshly renovated Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman is outfitted with a La Prairie Spa and Saint June restaurant. For adventurers, the hiking reserves, like the 100-year-old Mastic Trail on Grand Cayman, or the Bluff on Cayman Brac, deliver an incredible experience.
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37. Coastal Uruguay: Vast Skies
The vast skies, empty beaches, and delicious food of Uruguay remain alluring. New to the mix is the Atchugarry Museum of Contemporary Art in Punta del Este, a 90-acre campus. Also nearby is artist James Turrell’s “Ta Khut,” an experiential Skyspace that opened in late 2021 at Posada Ayana.
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38. Guadeloupe: Caribbean Island
Lush mountains, beach towns, and resorts make Guadeloupe the perfect place for adventurous travelers looking for something Caribbean but different. JetBlue has relaunched its nonstop service from New York City to the gateway city of Pointe-à-Pitre. SkyTeam faithfuls can also now get there on Air France, on nonstops from either Miami or New York; American Airlines also serves the archipelago from Miami.
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39. The Jersey Shore, New Jersey
“The real thing is quite different from TV,” George Distefano, a hotelier, grew up on the Jersey Shore and is doing his part to change the narrative around the beloved summer destination. The James Bradley is a 17-room inn that opened in Bradley Beach in August 2022 aimed at a crowd that’s perhaps quieter, chicer, and altogether less interesting to MTV producers. Even Atlantic City is substantially more chic, after many casino resorts used the pandemic-induced dip in visitors to undertake hundreds of millions of dollars in renovations.
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40. Maui, Hawaii: Paradise on Earth
Hawaii has been in the midst of a multi-year rethink about how tourism impacts the state. On Maui, that balance has been struck recently in efforts to renovate and reimagine some of the island’s most popular resorts. The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua, to take one example, is finishing up a major overhaul that includes a reimagined aquatic complex, an expanded Club Lounge, and programming that will include not just cocktail classes and cooking demonstrations but also lei making and musical performances by Hawaiian artists.
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41. Riviera Maya, Mexico: Luxury and Culture
This picturesque stretch of the Yucatán peninsula is in the midst of welcoming four marquee hotels. The Waldorf Astoria Cancun just opened, a brand-new build with 173 rooms and five dining venues all overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. Not new but refreshed is Maroma, a Belmond Hotel, which will reopen in May 2023 after a year-long closure with 10 new oceanfront suites and Latin America’s first Guerlain spa. The last section of the new Maya Train project,
