A new year is approaching, which means it’s time to start crossing off a few more destinations off your
travel bucket list.
Countries like
Iceland and
Portugal dominated travel trends in recent years, but there are some fresh offerings that could become 2018’s “it” destination.
Travel + Leisure has revealed its list of the best
50 places to visit in 2018, which features some of the most exciting and beautiful places around the world.
Here is a snapshot of 10 destinations
Travel + Leisure recommends considering for a 2018 adventure.
The allure of the Danish capital is no secret, as
travel to the city has increased by more than 80% over the past decade,
according to
Travel + Leisure. But that doesn’t mean Copenhagen
has already been discovered, as a host of new dining and drink options
have opened in recent months, the magazine reports. Apollo Bar &
Kantine looks particularly enticing as a showcase of the “New Nordic”
food, beverage and design movement.
This remote island nation off the east coast of
Africa hasn’t been a traditional destination for U.S. travelers because
of its isolation, but a number of airlines began service to Mauritius at
the tail end of 2017, according to
Travel and Leisure. That
means more visitors can start enjoying the country’s luscious Indian
Ocean beaches along with the hospitality and seafood cuisine of
Mauritius’ hotels and resorts.
The cultural hub in the heart of the north African country is in the midst of an artistic renaissance, according to
Travel and Leisure.
The opening of the YSL Museum (dedicated entirely to the work of
legendary fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent) and the upcoming launch
of a high-profile African art fair have added to the city’s prominent
gallery spaces, doubling down on the Marrakesh’s historic reputation as a
haven for artists and writers.
The Caribbean paradise has even more to offer thanks a number of new resort offerings,
Travel + Leisure
reports. A multibillion-dollar hotel and casino on Nassau’s Cable Beach
will be fully operational by this spring, according to the magazine.
But you don’t need to remain in the capital to experience luxury. Head
over to the neighboring Paradise Island to stay at the famed Ocean Club
resort, which is now under the management of Four Seasons.
New Orleans has rejuvenated itself since the 2005
devastation of Hurricane Katrina with investment in the arts, dining and
hospitality. The Central Business District — which for years was solely
just that — now boasts four new hotels, each with equipped with a
rooftop bar. Tourists and residents alike can stumble into citywide art
shows, according to
Travel and Leisure, and Mardi Gras remains
as big an event as ever. But perhaps most tempting is New Orleans
eclectic mix of creole and cajun-fusion dining options.
Giza Egypt Pyramids Cairo, Egypt
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Tourism took a hit after Egypt’s 2011 political
revolution, as the amount of visitors to storied landmarks like the
Pyramids and Great Sphinx of Giza declined. But,
Travel + Leisure
notes, there is entirely new landmark that should draw plenty of
visitors in 2018. The Grand Egyptian Museum will partially open in the
upcoming year and eventually showcase more than 100,000 ancient
artifacts from Egypt’s legendary pharaohs. The building itself looks
worth visiting on its own, encapsulating almost 650,000 square feet and a
light-soaked atrium.
A beach at sunset in Fiji
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If you somehow needed convincing before to experience
Fiji’s crystal clear beaches, now consider the crop of luxury resorts
that have opened on the island or are about to in 2018. Private islands,
beaches, villas, and more are available if you’re willing to pay the
price. Next year, Nihi Fiji — a resort from hoteliers James McBride and
Christopher Burch — will open on the island. McBride and Burch also
opened Nihi Sumba Island, which
Travel + Leisure readers named the world’s best hotel in 2017.
An island near Helsinki, Finland.
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The Archipelago Sea, an extension of the Baltic,
contains the largest archipelago in the world, with estimates hovering
around 50,000 islands. They are a popular travel destination for native
Finns, but often overlooked by outsiders. Norwegian Air has the
potential to change that, however, with new transatlantic flights
starting around $350, according to
Travel + Leisure. When not
island-hopping, check out the nearby mainland center of Turku, which
served as Finland’s capital in medieval times and still remains a
cultural hub.
Homes on the island of Uummannaq, Greenland
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While Iceland emerged in the last few years as one of
Europe’s best kept secrets, it may be time to turn the attention to the
country’s neighbor. Greenland’s hospitality industry is pushing into
its chilly tundras with the development of eco-lodges that allow
visitors to stay warm in between outdoor excursions exploring the
wilderness and whale-watching,
Travel + Leisure reports. Worth
checking out is Camp Kiattua for an upscale experience that remains
humble with tipi-esque tens and roaring fireplaces.
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