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Planning your travels for next year? National Geographic just released its BEST OF THE WORLD 2025 list right on time for you.
The publication’s annual list of 25 destination, announced on Tuesday, and offers the perfect starting point for travel inspiration, catering to a variety of interests – from foodies to adventure seekers and families. The list is based on the insights and expertise of National Geographic’s travel experts and editors, including up-and-coming and perennial destinations.
“I like to think of BEST OF THE WORLD as National Geographic’s annual invitation to get out and explore for yourself the incredible diversity of places and experiences around the world,” Nathan Lump, editor-in-chief of National Geographic, said in a statement.
“This year, at a time of uncertainty and difficult challenges, that feels more important than ever. My hope is that our 2025 list is a reminder that there’s still so much to be excited about, and that through travel, we can connect with joy and hope.”
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From rock climbing in India to a culinary tour in West Africa and a pristine national forest in Florida, here is National Geographic’s BEST OF THE YEAR 2025 list.
1. Los Angeles, California
2. Ocala National Forest, Florida
3. Senegal
4. Boise, Idaho
5. Barbados
6. Cerrado, Brazil
7. Bangkok, Thailand
8. Antigua, Guatemala
9. Kanazawa, Japan
10. Guadalajara, Mexico
11. Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
12. Abu Dhabi, UAE
13. Stockholm Archipelago, Sweden
14. Cork, Ireland
15. Outer Hebrides, Scotland
16. Brasov, Romania
17. Raja Ampat, Indonesia
18. Cenobitic Monasteries, Italy
19. Greenland
20. Tunisia
21. Suru Valley, India
22. Northland, New Zealand
23. Eastern and Oriental Express, Malaysia
24. Murray River, Australia
25. Haida Gwaii, British Columbia
For more of Nat Geo’s BEST OF THE WORLD 2025 list, you can visit Natgeo.com/BestoftheWorld.