<strong>Sumba Island, Indonesia: </strong>With its remote villages, ancient rituals and world-class surf breaks, Sumba is the perfect antidote to the crowds of Bali. See 23 more destination ideas for 2024.
Sumba Island, Indonesia: With its remote villages, ancient rituals and world-class surf breaks, Sumba is the perfect antidote to the crowds of Bali. See 23 more destination ideas for 2024.
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<strong>Tartu, Estonia: </strong>One of the most-loved landmarks in Tartu — a 2024 European Capital of Culture — is this statue of kissing students in Town Hall Square.
Tartu, Estonia: One of the most-loved landmarks in Tartu — a 2024 European Capital of Culture — is this statue of kissing students in Town Hall Square.
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<strong>Turkey's Black Sea coast:</strong> The colorful resort town Amasra is one of the jewels of Turkey's Karadeniz, or Black Sea region.
Turkey's Black Sea coast: The colorful resort town Amasra is one of the jewels of Turkey's Karadeniz, or Black Sea region.
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<strong>Tainan, Taiwan:</strong> Tainan is considered Taiwan's street food capital. People gather here along pedestrian Fuzhong street.
Tainan, Taiwan: Tainan is considered Taiwan's street food capital. People gather here along pedestrian Fuzhong street.
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<strong>Northwest Michigan:</strong> The area around Traverse City on Lake Michigan is a tourism magnet in summer, but the fall colors are spectacular, too.
Northwest Michigan: The area around Traverse City on Lake Michigan is a tourism magnet in summer, but the fall colors are spectacular, too.
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<strong>Trans Dinarica Cycle Trail: </strong>This new cycling trail will be the first and only bike route to link all eight countries of the Western Balkans.
Trans Dinarica Cycle Trail: This new cycling trail will be the first and only bike route to link all eight countries of the Western Balkans.
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<strong>Culebra, Puerto Rico:</strong> Marine life and beaches — including Flamenco Beach where a rusted tank sits in the sand — are the big draws on unspoiled Culebra.
Culebra, Puerto Rico: Marine life and beaches — including Flamenco Beach where a rusted tank sits in the sand — are the big draws on unspoiled Culebra.
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<strong>Angola: </strong>Beyond the capital city of Luanda, pictured, Angola has some jaw-droppingly spectacular scenery and cultural treats.
Angola: Beyond the capital city of Luanda, pictured, Angola has some jaw-droppingly spectacular scenery and cultural treats.
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<strong>Saint John, New Brunswick:</strong> This Canadian city is an excellent base from which to enjoy the nearby Bay of Fundy, known for the world's highest tides.
Saint John, New Brunswick: This Canadian city is an excellent base from which to enjoy the nearby Bay of Fundy, known for the world's highest tides.
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<strong>South Korea: </strong>The seven cemeteries of the ancient Gaya Tumuli were just inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2023.
South Korea: The seven cemeteries of the ancient Gaya Tumuli were just inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2023.
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<strong>Albania: </strong>Beautiful beaches, a rich culture and jaw-dropping mountain landscapes await in Albania. Theth National Park is pictured.
Albania: Beautiful beaches, a rich culture and jaw-dropping mountain landscapes await in Albania. Theth National Park is pictured.
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<strong>Chile: </strong>The otherworldly Atacama Desert is just one of the diverse landscapes visitors will find in long and slim Chile.
Chile: The otherworldly Atacama Desert is just one of the diverse landscapes visitors will find in long and slim Chile.
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<strong>Abrolhos Islands, Western Australia: </strong>Off the coast of Western Australia, the Abrolhos Islands are home to some 140 species of flora and fauna.
Abrolhos Islands, Western Australia: Off the coast of Western Australia, the Abrolhos Islands are home to some 140 species of flora and fauna.
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<strong>Macedonia, Greece: </strong>The region of Macedonia in north-central Greece is relatively free from overtourism. There are Byzantine remains in hilltop city Veria.
Macedonia, Greece: The region of Macedonia in north-central Greece is relatively free from overtourism. There are Byzantine remains in hilltop city Veria.
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<strong>Panama: </strong>This Central American country holds over a dozen national parks, including Parque Nacional Volcán Barú, the highest point in Panama.
Panama: This Central American country holds over a dozen national parks, including Parque Nacional Volcán Barú, the highest point in Panama.
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<strong>Galicia, Spain:</strong> Beaches, mouth-watering seafood and a historic city forever entwined with the famed Camino de Santiago are among this autonomous region's many draws.
Galicia, Spain: Beaches, mouth-watering seafood and a historic city forever entwined with the famed Camino de Santiago are among this autonomous region's many draws.
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<strong>Singapore's outer islands: </strong>St. John's Island has sunny beaches and a 1.7-mile trail highlighting native plants and flowers while shining a light on the island's colorful history.
Singapore's outer islands: St. John's Island has sunny beaches and a 1.7-mile trail highlighting native plants and flowers while shining a light on the island's colorful history.
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<strong>Mérida, Mexico: </strong>Yucatán state's capital city showcases a blend of Mayan and colonial heritage. Rectoría El Jesús Tercera Orden and Parque Hidalgo are pictured.
Mérida, Mexico: Yucatán state's capital city showcases a blend of Mayan and colonial heritage. Rectoría El Jesús Tercera Orden and Parque Hidalgo are pictured.
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<strong>Morocco:</strong> This North African country is home to nine UNESCO sites, including the historic city of Meknes, pictured. The country has bounced back determinedly after a devastating earthquake this past September.
Morocco: This North African country is home to nine UNESCO sites, including the historic city of Meknes, pictured. The country has bounced back determinedly after a devastating earthquake this past September.
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<strong>Florida's freshwater springs:</strong> The state's beaches get a lot of attention, but Florida has alluring fresh water, too. Wakulla Springs offers guided boat tours.
Florida's freshwater springs: The state's beaches get a lot of attention, but Florida has alluring fresh water, too. Wakulla Springs offers guided boat tours.
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<strong>Texas Hill Country: </strong>Krause Springs in Spicewood offers a cool dip on a hot day. Hill Country also boasts rolling hills, winding rivers, wineries, barbecue and live music.
Texas Hill Country: Krause Springs in Spicewood offers a cool dip on a hot day. Hill Country also boasts rolling hills, winding rivers, wineries, barbecue and live music.
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<strong>Fujairah: </strong>One of the smaller and lesser-known emirates of the United Arab Emirates, Fujairah is filled with spectacular mountain ranges and pristine beaches.
Fujairah: One of the smaller and lesser-known emirates of the United Arab Emirates, Fujairah is filled with spectacular mountain ranges and pristine beaches.
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<strong>Greenland:</strong> Ilulissat icefjord is one of Greenland's jaw-dropping landscapes. The autonomous territory of Denmark is set to welcome new airports in 2024.
Greenland: Ilulissat icefjord is one of Greenland's jaw-dropping landscapes. The autonomous territory of Denmark is set to welcome new airports in 2024.
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<strong>Uzbekistan: </strong>Offering visa-free access to citizens of 86 countries, Uzbekistan's untouched landscapes and well-preserved architecture are ready to awe visitors. The center of the old town of Bukhara is pictured.
Uzbekistan: Offering visa-free access to citizens of 86 countries, Uzbekistan's untouched landscapes and well-preserved architecture are ready to awe visitors. The center of the old town of Bukhara is pictured.
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