20 best places to travel in 2020
New decade-new destinations!
Made: more people travel in the world today than ever before. According to the latest data of theUnited Nations World Tourism Organization, 1.4billion Tourists have undertaken international travel in 2018, representing an increase of 6% of the previous year. Fast forward to today and the world of world tourism is at a major turning point, especially when you take into account new cultural offers and destinations outside the beaten track up.
That said, areyou Looking to make a big trip this year, but I do not know where to start? If this is the case, we have compiled here all the latest and largest places to travel in 2020, which include old favorites (Hello, Paris!), Countries that may not be on your radar (hello) , Belize!), And some of the best options closer to the house that are safe to surprise you. So read it and do not forget your passport!
1 Namibia
The house atoldest desert on earth And one of the few international reservations of Sky Sky in the world, Namibia goes to the projector with some new homes that make it more accessible to travelers. Last year, the natural selection of the open safari operatorWrecking lodge on the coast of the remote skeleton andHoanib Valley CampAnd in March, they will begin the newKwessi dunes Camp in Namibrand Nature Reserve. More,Etbeyond's Sossusvlei Desert Lodge I have just reopened about a private concession in the Namib desert.
2 Puglia, Italy
The region that forms the heel ofItaly Boot has long been a favorite summer vacation spot for the Italians, but it arrives on the radar of the Americans who want to get out of the beaten track. Last year, Puglia saw the debut of two exciting new hotels:Masseria Torre Mazza By Rocco strong hotels in the northern part of the peninsula andPalazzo Daniele, member of the design hotels at the southern end, near the meeting of Ionian and Adriatic seas. Between, there are fields of olive groves, vineyards, glittering beaches and charming villages like Polignano a mare and Alberobello, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Rent a villa byThe thought traveler and bring the whole family.
3 Chilean Lakes District
Just north of Patagonia, the Chilean Lakes district should be on all nature lovers.bucket list. Active travelers can go hiking, mountain biking, white water rafting, fly fishing and stargazing. This will be particularly incredible to be there on December 14, 2020, when a total solar eclipse will take place on the city of Pucón. The best way to experience the region is with a stay atAndbeyond Vira Vira, a luxury lodge in a biological farm with backdrop of glacial lakes and snowy volcanoes.
4 Paris, France
Audrey Hepburn Cherning says: "Paris is always a good idea" And we tend to agree. In 2020, a series of new openings makes the city of particularly exciting light. TheTrade Scholarship - Pinault Collection, a museum of contemporary art, is planned to make its debut in June in a former mall restored by an award-winning architectTadao Ando. Fine Arts Department La Samaritan, which was closed in 2005, is being redeveloped as a complex with an ultra-luxury hotel, white horse, new shops, and a gastronomic restaurant by a Michelin star chef. And just outside the city, travelers can spend overnight at the Palace of Versailles when Arenelles opens his expected hotel,THE GREAT CONTOLLE.
5 Egypt
The very plannedGrand Egyptian Museum is finally opened in 2020 and when it will do it, it will be a major at the edge of tourism. The $ 1.1 billion museum of 5.2 million square feet near Gize's Pyramids will be the second world's second museum and the largest dedicated to a single civilization. Use it as a jump point to discover the old Temples of Luxor, the tombs of the Kings Valley and the Nile River with its hidden treasures. A tour operator likeExtraordinary Travel Can help you plan for a life trip with an expert egyptologist.
6 Copenhagen, Denmark
The capital of Denmark has long designed gourmets, design lovers and fascinated people by the Danish hygge concept, but there are now even more reasons to go. The completion of a new metro line means that the city is better connected than ever and its picturesque square Kongens NyTorv finally reopened after a seven-year closure. TheCopenhagen Museum Also reopen in 2020 and the former post office near Tivoli Gardens will be transformed into an urban station on a city scale that has not been seen before.
7 Japan
The 2020 Olympic Games put projectors on Tokyo, but there is much more to see and do in Japan. Kyoto, a beloved city for its historic charm, just get a new art museum and has another on the way. In addition, the new hotels by Ace and Aman are sure to attract more passengers in 2020. But if you want to get out of the beaten track, head to the southernmost island of Kyushu. There, the Beppu-known seaside resort for its many natural hot springs - has just welcomed its first five-star international hotel, theInterContinental Beppu Resort & Spa, which has public and private ONs with a breathtaking view of the jaw on the glittering bay of Beppu below.
8 British Virgin Islands
After being devastated by the hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017, the British Virgin Islands are finally back and ready for the Primetime. At the end of 2018,Sir Richard Branson's Private resort of the island,Necker Island, reopened after a multiple dollar renovation. This month,Rosewood Little Ten Bay on Virgin Gorda - Founded by the LabelingLaurance Rockefeller-Will finally reopen by following a complete renovation. For the ultimate adventure of the island, charting a yacht withmoorings.
9 Galway, Ireland
Galway is the third city of Ireland to appoint a European Capital of Culture and plan a year of programming to celebrate, starting with an opening ceremony in February. Perched on the Wild West Coast of Ireland, Galway has a long history as a city of artists, Bohemians and Mavericks. Consider planning a trip during theGalway International Arts Festival In July, when there will be shows by the Pixies, the burning lips and Sinead O'Connor.
10 Luang Prabang, Laos
One of the underestimated gems of South-East Asia, Luang Prabang celebrates 25 years as a UNESCO World Heritage site this year. Its charm lies in the way in which French colonial architecture and the Buddhist heritage of the city coexist. Located on the powerful Mekong, it is also a more relaxed alternative to the hectic megapols of Asia. Although it is popular with backpackers, you can find more upscale accommodation againAvani + Luang Prabang, which is housed in the old barracks of French officers a few steps from the night market.
11 Washington DC.
The capital of the nation is ready to be a battlefield leading to the election in November, but there are many other reasons to visit. Leaving the side politics, Washington has always had an incredible collection of free museums, but if you did not do it at theNational Museum of African American History and Culture Yet it's time to leave. The seafront is also redeveloped as one of the most exciting new neighborhoods in the city. The first phase of the dockAnthem Concert Hall, aIntercontinental hotel, exciting restaurants likeOfficerAnd shops in the region.
12 St. Bart's
One of the most popular Caribbean islands, St. Bart's also returns after 2017hurricanes. A favorite of Jetsetters and Francophiles, its capital Gustavia is full of designer shops, fashionable restaurants likeHeaverand bars where you can dance at night. Seven on the 10 five star stations on the island are backup and running, including the intimateSereno,Eden Rock,Hotel Christopher,The Barthélemy, andThe rootman.Guanahani is planned to reopen in October after a complete overhaul.
13 Rwanda
Following the horrible Rwandan genocide in 1994, the country is being welcomed as one of Africa's greatest returning stories. This is one of the few places to travel on earth where you can make trekking gorilla and see theseincredible animalsin their natural habitat. Two new lodges opened in 2019:Singita Kwitonda andOne and only gorilla nest. The first is located right on the edge of the Volcano National Park, while the latter is in the foothills of the Virunga Volcano range.
14 Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Expo 2020 Dubai Brand the first time the Middle East will host a global expo. In Dubai, which is still aimed at being the biggest and the best, the event will be different from everything you've seen before. It starts in October and should attract about 25 million visitors. For the first time, each participating country will have its own pavilion. The 1000 acreDistrict 2020 Is built specifically for the exhibition with several parks, a new metro station and more than 200 restaurants and restaurants. When the exhibition ends, it will become a sustainable education and a technical hub.
15 Queensland, Australia
Australia can be in the news of the brush fires that ravage New South Wales and Victoria, but that Queensland makes headlines for more positive reasons. In April, theMuseum of Underwater Art will make its debut with a series of facilities that draw attention to climate change. You can even sleep under waterReefsidsThe first underwater housing of Australia on the Great Barrier Barrier. And theInterContinental Hayman Island Resort, which opened last July on a private island accessible only by yacht or private jet, offers a luxury way to experience dreamy whitsunds.
16 Los Angeles
If you have not been at L.A. For a while, return now and you will find the transformed city. Downtown (AKA DTLA) -We a few years ago, a few years ago, a roaming problem - has been revitalized as one of the city's hoods. It's now at home for theNomad Los Angeles In the 1920s headquarters for the Bank of Italy, theFreehand Los Angelesand a hotel by theHoxton, not to mention the big revitalized central market and the museum of contemporary artthe wide. West Hollywood recently welcomed new hotels, including the trendWest Hollywood Editioneco-chic1 West Hollywood Hotel, and thePendry West Hollywood. This year, long-standing delayImages of the Academy Museum will finally open.
17 Singapore
Getting to this southeast Asian City-State is easier and more enjoyable than ever thanks to new flights on Singapore Airlines flying directly from Newark to Singapore. Upon arrival at Changi Airport recently expanded with jewel, a $ 1.3 billion lifestyle complex has an indoor waterfall - you may not want to leave. But there is a lot to explore, famous bay gardens along the Haji lane lined with the shop. Where the stay is the historicRaffles Singapore, who recently reopened the rest of a renovation from top to bottom.
18 Belle
This small country may be smaller than the state of Vermont, but it packs a big punch. It houses the largest barrier barrier in the northern hemisphere, a collection of incredible Mayan ruins and the lush tropical rainforest. And now, several new resorts put it on the map. There areMahogany Bay Resort & Beach Club by Hilton, who opened in 2018,ITZ'ANA, which has just opened in December, moreAlaia by Marriott andRay-caye, which are planned to open early this year.
19 Istanbul, Turkey
Tourism in Turkey Everything except after the terrorist attack in 2016, but the country and its capital are bouncing. For one, Istanbul has a new leading airport (one of the largest in the world) and this spring, the Galataport cruise terminal is ready to open. The artistic scene of the city warms up in recent years thanks to galleries likeArtster and events like the Istanbul Biennial. Of course, it's worth seeing proven sites like Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia and Grand Bazaar.
20 José Ignacio, Uruguay
Punta del Este can be more famous, but the secret of José Ignacio, the city of Boho-Beach on the Atlantic coast of Uruguay. During the summer of South America (December to March), the population swells like trembling heated travelers to this small town named for an isolated fisherman. With his lighthouse, his sand dunes and his waves breaking, it looks a little like Montauk and attracts a similar crowd. Those who do not have a house stay in Gaucho-Chic Estancia VIK , PLAYA VIK , Where Bahia Vik . It is also worth visiting the neighboring city of Garzón to see the vineyards at Bodega Garzón and dinner at the chef of superstar Francis Mallmann Restaurante Garzón .