Each year, the editors of the Lonely Planet guidebook put together a list of the best destinations to visit over the next 12 months. This year, that list comprises of eight incredible cities, eight exciting countries, eight magnificent regions, and eight great-value destinations that we need to know more about.
Whether it’s a holiday with your family, or a surprise romantic getaway, these must-see places are rich in culture, history, and immaculate scenery. We’ve packed our bags already!
Top Eight Cities
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Novi Sad, Serbia
- Kathmandu, Nepal
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Dakar, Senegal
- Seattle, USA
- Zadar, Croatia
- Meknès, Morocco
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Copenhagen, Denmark
Top Eight Countries
- Sri Lanka
- Germany
- Panama
- Kyrgyzstan
- Jordan
- Indonesia
- Belarus
- Belize
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Kyrgyzstan
Top Eight Regions
- Piedmont, Italy
- Northern Peru
- The Red Centre, Australia
- Scotland’s Highlands and islands
- Gujarat, India
- Normandy, France
- Elqui Valley, Chile
- Manitoba, Canada
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Normandy, France
Top Eight Great-Value Destinations
- Southern Nile Valley, Egypt
- Łódź, Poland
- Argentina
- Bangladesh
- Albania
- Ecuador
- Slovenia
- Maldives
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Albania
You can read the full list of best places to visit here.