Best in Travel 2025 by Lonely Planet

There’s a whole world waiting for you in 2025, and Lonely Planet’s expert travel writers have done the scouting. This annual treasure trove brings together the most exciting, most unexpected, and most soul-stirring destinations for the year ahead—from hidden coastal villages to buzzing cities that are just hitting their stride.

Best in Travel 2025 isn’t just a list. It’s your invitation to wander differently. Each destination is chosen for a reason: maybe it’s a place that’s finally opening up after years of quiet, or a corner of the world that’s doing something remarkable with sustainable tourism. Maybe it’s just achingly beautiful and criminally undervisited.

Inside these pages, you’ll find:

• Top countries, cities, and regions curated by Lonely Planet’s global network of writers
• Stunning photography that’ll have you booking flights before breakfast
• Insider tips on when to go, what to see, and how to experience each place like a local
• Fresh perspectives on both bucket-list classics and off-the-beaten-path gems

Whether you’re a meticulous planner or a last-minute dreamer, this guide sparks possibility. Tuck it on your nightstand, dog-ear the pages that call to you, and let it remind you that adventure is always closer than you think.

Perfect for the traveler in your life—or for yourself, because wanderlust waits for no one.