Global travel authority Lonely Planet has released its Best in Travel 2024 list, celebrating its 50th anniversary. This year, the list goes beyond the usual top 10 cities, countries, and regions, introducing two new categories: best value and best sustainable destinations. In total, the list highlights 50 incredible places to explore in 2024, offering diverse and exciting travel experiences.
Best Sustainable:
Spain
Patagonia, Argentina & Chile
Greenland
Wales Trails
The Portuguese Way, Caminho Portgues de Santiago
Palau
Hokkaido, Japan
Ecuador
Baltic Trails of Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania
South Africa’s Eco Lodges
Best Value:
The Midwest, USA
Poland
Nicaragua
Danube Limes, Bulgaria & Romania
Normandy, France
Egypt
Ikaria, Greece
Algeria
Southern lakes & Central Otago, New Zealand
Night trains of Europe Best Cities:
Paris, France
Montreal, Canada
Mostar, Bosnia
Philadelphia, USA
Manaus. Brazil
Jakarta, Indonesia
Prague, The Czech Republic
Izmir, Turkey
Kansas City, Missouri
Best Country:
Mongolia
India
Morocco
Chile
Benin
Mexico
Uzbekistan
Pakistan
Croatia
St Lucia
Best Region:
Western Balkans’ Trans Dinarica Cycling Route
Kangaroo Island, South Australia
Tuscany, Italy
Donegal, Ireland
Pais Vasco, Spain
Southern Thailand
Swahili Coast, Tanzania
Montana, USA
Saalfelden Leogang, Austria
Far North Scotland