BEST IN TRAVEL 2025 is HERE ✨. 30 destinations that inspire, from travel experts who asked themselves: which places do you *have* to see next year?. Tap the link to see all our #BestInTravel picks and start planning your own trip (or trips 😉):

The French Alps are so much more than a ski destination. Experience the mountains’ magic after the snow melts and the roads clear.

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From strolls around lochs to challenging scrambles through the mountains of the Cairngorms and Cuillin Hills, the north of Scotland was made for hiking 😍

Start your trip to Amsterdam by biking around the city and end it with stand-up paddle boarding on the canals 🇳🇱

Scoop up an 18th-century French town and plop it down in the middle of coastal Tamil Nadu, India, and voilà: you have Puducherry. We’ve listed everything you need to know for your first trip to this unique city 🇮🇳

263 miles in 7 days through two of the USA’s most stunning national parks? . Sign us up. Pack your bags, fill your gas tanks, and get ready to hit the road using our expertly crafted Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Park road trip itinerary 🤩🚘

Experience history in Matera, connect with nature in Pollino National Park and sample wines while sitting in the 17th-century caves in The Vulture. Discover LP’s editors' favorite spots in Basilicata, Italy 🍷🗻

Searching for a truly remote getaway? The Shetland Islands may be your answer. The islands, which are 130 miles away from the mainland, can feel worlds away from Scotland’s bustling capital of Edinburgh.

Chicago’s West Loop may now be home to tech giants like LinkedIn and Google, but the former meatpacking hub hasn’t lost its edge. Discover the gritty bones of the West Loop on your next trip 🏙️

Are you seeking a beach getaway or an apres-ski adventure? We broke down the best time of year to visit Europe for every type of traveler ✈️.

From dune-flanked beaches to the romance of the Durrells, read on for 12 of the best things to do in Corfu 🇬🇷

Team Lonely Planet has swum, snorkeled, slugged cocktails and hiked through rainforests to create the ultimate beach guide for your travels 🌞

Ask 10 hikers about the best treks in the world and they’ll give you 10 different answers. For some its about the experience, for others its about the destination. Which hike would be at the top of your list 👀

While Australia’s Great Barrier Reef steals the spotlight, the South Pacific is home to equally as stunning diving spots waiting to be explored

The Eiffel Tower is no doubt on the top of the list for every first-time visitor to Paris. Make the most of your trip to Paris’ iconic monument 🇫🇷

Discover a Venice not many tourists have seen - one of hidden gardens and monasteries, art and textile collections, and honest osterie (taverns) driven by love, not profit 🇮🇹

Craving a vacation full of world-class restaurants and entertainment? Or are you more in the mood for free festivals and parks? No matter your appetite, Chicago has it all 😉

Hikers of the Baltic Trails can walk for weeks on end, crossing three countries in three months. The challenge of this 2000-mile trail isn’t the elevation, it’s the distance. Do you think you’re up for the challenge? 🥾

Just a short trip away from Lisbon lies long stretches of sand along an ocean you won’t want to miss 🇵🇹

Three South African locals gave their takes on how to experience the best of the Rainbow Nation 🇿🇦

For a country whose economy heavily relies on tourism, how does Thailand balance welcoming the world without losing its identity in the process? . Find out how you can visit the country without contributing to the tourist toll in hotspots 🇹🇭