{"id":879829,"date":"2024-09-10T09:17:02","date_gmt":"2024-09-10T08:17:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/best-places-to-visit\/"},"modified":"2025-08-18T19:14:08","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T18:14:08","slug":"best-places-to-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/best-places-to-visit\/","title":{"rendered":"20 best places to visit in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It\u2019s not an easy task to compile a list of the best places to visit in 2025. Our planet offers an endless bucket list of inspiring destinations worthy of our attention. With this guide we\u2019ve narrowed down the list to just 20 spots, from cool vacation ideas to the most beautiful places in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From the rugged allure of Alaska to sun-kissed beaches in Albania, our guide to where to go in 2025 rounds up 20 top destinations with special events, unmissable sights, or hidden gems. Dive in to discover the world’s top treasures and start planning your travels for 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Isle of Skye, Scotland<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Scotland\u2019s Isle of Skye is an enduring destination thanks to its natural beauty and mystical appeal. This rugged and enchanting island off Scotland’s west coast attracts adventurous nature lovers and those looking for remote adventure. Switch off in 2025 when you cross to the island for ancient castles and charming villages, cascading waterfalls and pristine lochs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

READ NEXT: <\/em><\/strong>15 best places to visit in the UK – a first-timer’s guide<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Northern Spain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Travel across Spain and you\u2019ll discover a country that surprises with rich cultures, varied landscapes, and quiet corners. One of the less-traveled roads carves up Northern Spain<\/a>, where you can experience the delicious flavors of Basque Country, see the incredible Picos de Europa mountains, drink cider in Asturias, and make a pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThe pinxtos! The vino! And in particular, for places like Bilboa and Malaga, the architecture and the museums,\u201d says Kate R, Senior Creative Lead.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

United States (of Football)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The United States will be one of the best places to visit for football lovers in 2025. The FIFA World Cup<\/a> will bring 32 of the world\u2019s top football or soccer clubs to states for this global tournament. While exact stadiums and venues are still to be concerned, anyone mad for the sport will be watching closely to grab tickets to a match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Croatia\u2019s Islands<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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While people flock to Greece to hop between islands and live out their Mamma Mia dreams, fewer find themselves in Croatia. The Adriatic Sea and the Dalmatian islands between Split and Dubrovnik offer beautiful seafood, fun in the sun, and warm ocean swims. Explore history on Korcula, dress up on Hvar, and seek Mamma Mia filming locations on Vis. <\/p>\n\n\nTour not found.\n\n\n

Kerala, India<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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If you\u2019re wondering where to go in 2025, consider the quieter side of India. While the country\u2019s cities bring up images of beeping tuktuks and a riot of colors, you can escape the world as you know it in Kerala. This is one of the best places to visit in India where you\u2019ll connect with nature, savor the lingering aroma of spices, and find peace by the calm backwaters as you explore this gentle region. Trafalgar\u2019s Captivating Kerala<\/a> goes deeper, connecting your family with the special and natural region over six amazing days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rome, Italy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Across all of 2025 the Jubilee \u2013 an event called by the Pope \u2013 will draw millions of pilgrims to Rome. The Jubilee is an important time for Catholics to seek forgiveness, deepen their faith, and reconnect with the Church and its history. It\u2019s expected an extra 20 million people will pour into Rome across the year, so planning ahead is key. If you\u2019re considering visiting Italy in 2025, then of course you want to see Rome\u2019s Coliseum, Pantheon, Roman Forum and Trevi Fountain. You can feel confident knowing Trafalgar has rooms secured for all our scheduled 2025 trips<\/a>, all you need to do is choose your dates and tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hanoi, Vietnam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Vietnam\u2019s capital city is often overlooked for the remote beauty of the Sapa rice paddies or the calm waters of Ha Long Bay. But in 2025 we feel it\u2019s time for Hanoi to have its time in the sun. If like travel photography or enjoy being a fly on the wall, there\u2019s no better place to people-watch (ideally with an iced Vietnamese coffee in hand!). Hanoi also has one of the best street food scenes, and is filled with hidden gems and cool coffee shops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cVietnam, purely for the food \u2014 those spring rolls, OMG! To me, Vietnamese food feels fresher, and there’s more variety. There are also some STUNNING beaches that are way less busy than those in Thailand,\u201d says Ginny Smith, Trafalgar\u2019s Head of Digital Engagement.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Portugal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Portugal has become one of Europe\u2019s hottest countries to visit in recent years. The Iberian nation is blessed with good weather year-round, making it one of the best places to visit in 2025. Take your pick from the colorful capital of Lisbon, through to lesser-known gems like the Alentejo region, where we\u2019ll take you for an exclusive lunch at a stud farm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Costa Rica<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Costa Rica<\/a> is famous for its lush rainforests, cascading waterfalls, volcanic landscapes, and famous wildlife, from howler monkeys to chattering toucans. This year we took our group of Trafalgar Unlocked Awards winners on a trip to discover one of the happiest countries in the world, and safe to say we all had a blast! Now it\u2019s your turn in 2025?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Japan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Japan is famous for its beautiful cherry blossom season, which the locals celebrate with picnics and festivities. But did you know there\u2019s a wisteria festival at the same time? Have your own Bridgerton moment wandering beneath more than 350 flowering wisteria trees during the Ashikaga Great Wisteria Festival, usually held in April in Tochigi, north of Tokyo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Albania<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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For those in the know, the once-communist country of Albania is one of the hottest and best places to visit in 2025. The country boasts 450km of coastline along the Adriatic and Ionian Sea. That means it offers some of the same sunshine, sea, and good times as Greece and Croatia but for a fraction of the cost. There\u2019s plenty of sunshine and good times to be had by the water and in the capital Tirana. Visit now \u2013 Albania won\u2019t be a secret for much longer.<\/p>\n\n\nTour not found.\n\n\n

Egypt<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Egypt is an enduring location that has captured our imagination for thousands of years. Here you can travel through temples and tombs, and cruise the mighty river Nile from Luxor to Aswan. Follow in the footsteps of the legendary Cleopatra and Alexander the Great. Egypt is one of the best places to explore in 2025, from the wonders of the ancient world to the frenetic pace of Cairo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Montenegro<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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While Dubrovnik is somewhat overrun with tourism, few head just a little further south to Montenegro. Here you\u2019ll experience charming medieval towns and the same pale blue water as in Croatia! While you can visit the stunning Bay of Kotor on a day trip, it\u2019s worth staying overnight to explore the UNESCO-listed old town of Kotor, take a scenic drive along the coastline, and relax on the beaches of Budva. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

TAKE A TRIP: <\/em><\/strong>BALKAN DELIGHT<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

READ NEXT: <\/em><\/strong>12 Montenegro language \u2018essentials\u2019 and top phrases to learn<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alaska, United States<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A new year calls for bucket list destinations, and an adventure to Alaska is on that bingo card. Discover one of the most beautiful places in the world as you traverse fjords, explore Denali National Park, and meet local wildlife on the trip of a lifetime. One of yoru highlights will be riding a Dome Railcar on the Alaska Railroad to the Golden Heart City of Fairbanks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sahara Desert, Morocco<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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If the icy cold tundras of Alaska are not your vibe, how about the Sahara Desert? Morocco is one of the best places to travel in 2025 and on the Best of Morocco<\/a> you can carve a lap from the seaside at Essaouira to the dunes of the desert at Erfoud. Witness a spectacular sunset while surrounded by a sea of sand and save it to your bank of special memories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Istanbul, T\u00fcrkiye<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Step into the city where East and West meet when you visit Istanbul. Somehow this destination spills across the borders of Asia and Europe, blending cultures and influences from a time when these streets were part of age-old trading routes. While here you can feast like kings on the city\u2019s top food scene and haggle in the Grand Bazaar of Istanbul. Then journey out to fairytale-like Cappadocia and walk in the footsteps of the ancient Greeks in Ephesus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TAKE A TRIP: <\/em><\/strong>Highlights of Turkey<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

READ NEXT: <\/em><\/strong>22 European summer bucket list activities you can do this year<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Machu Picchu, Peru<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Explore the mysterious Inca empire, discover ancient legends, and see Peru\u2019s wild landscapes in 2025. Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, is among the best bucket list destinations, but going requires prior planning. You have all of 2025 ahead of you, so why not pencil in a trip to Peru? While here don\u2019t skip the capital Lima, which is growing in reputation for its world-class food scene. Still need convincing? Open Google flights and order a pisco sour.<\/p>\n\n\nTour not found.\n\n\n

Kangaroo Island, Australia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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You need to visit Sydney and see the iconic Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge \u2013 but the real reason to visit Australia is nature. This huge island continent has a wide breadth of landscapes from coastal scenes to the red Outback. Discover the wild side of Australia, like the locals do, on the seven-day Great Ocean Road & Kangaroo Island Escape<\/a>.  This trip journeys from Melbourne to Adelaide following one of the world\u2019s most scenic drives. Near Adelaide you’ll hop over to the wild and wonderful Kangaroo Island for two nights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read next: <\/em><\/strong>These are (literally) the best places to live in the world<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paris, France<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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After the success of the Olympics, Paris is feeling fresh in our minds. The City of Light is an eternal favorite with so many sights to explore, from visiting the Louvre to cruising on the Seine. Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo said she plans to keep the Olympic rings on the Eiffel Tower permanently, but local Parisians and descendants of Gustave Eiffel have condemned the move. If you\u2019re an Olympic fan, rush to Paris in 2025 and you might see the rings \u2013 or some drama!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Namibia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Forget South Africa and Kenya, and consider Namibia for your next trip to Africa in 2025. Here you\u2019ll still go on safari, exploring one of the world\u2019s greatest wildlife sanctuaries: Etosha National Park. You might track herds of elephants to nearby waterhole, or see wild cats lurking in the shade. Spy giraffes popping up above the canopy, or even the endangered black rhino. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

JOIN A TOUR: <\/em><\/strong>Namibia Adventure<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

That’s our list of the best places to visit in 2025. Where will you go? Leave us a comment….<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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