<strong>Pantelleria, Italy: </strong>Italy's newest national park opened in 2016 on Pantelleria, kick-starting this quiet island's transformation into a year-round adventure destination.
Pantelleria, Italy: Italy's newest national park opened in 2016 on Pantelleria, kick-starting this quiet island's transformation into a year-round adventure destination.
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<strong>Vancouver, Canada: </strong> Vancouver just got its first Michelin Guide (the first Canadian city after Toronto to do so).
Vancouver, Canada: Vancouver just got its first Michelin Guide (the first Canadian city after Toronto to do so).
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<strong>Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia: T</strong>his remote archipelago is a go-to destination for "world-class surfing, scuba diving, and snorkeling," says TIME.
Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia: This remote archipelago is a go-to destination for "world-class surfing, scuba diving, and snorkeling," says TIME.
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<strong>Berat, Albania:</strong> Berat was a place of refuge for the country's Jews during World War II and, unusually, the country's Jewish population actually increased during the conflict.
Berat, Albania: Berat was a place of refuge for the country's Jews during World War II and, unusually, the country's Jewish population actually increased during the conflict.
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<strong>Nagoya, Japan: </strong>The city of<strong> </strong>Nagoya is close to the newly opened Ghibli Park, Japan's blockbuster theme park attraction.
Nagoya, Japan: The city of Nagoya is close to the newly opened Ghibli Park, Japan's blockbuster theme park attraction.
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<strong>Musanze, Rwanda: </strong>Musanze is the gateway to Volcanoes National Park, which has just announced expansion plans and is home to rare mountain gorillas.
Musanze, Rwanda: Musanze is the gateway to Volcanoes National Park, which has just announced expansion plans and is home to rare mountain gorillas.
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<strong>Jeju Island, South Korea:</strong> Long loved by domestic travelers, this resort island is now attracting international attention, too.
Jeju Island, South Korea: Long loved by domestic travelers, this resort island is now attracting international attention, too.
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<strong>Chyulu Hills, Kenya: </strong>This wildlife oasis is "a short hop via bush plane from Wilson Airport in Nairobi," says TIME.
Chyulu Hills, Kenya: This wildlife oasis is "a short hop via bush plane from Wilson Airport in Nairobi," says TIME.
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<strong>Rio Grande, Puerto Rico: </strong> Rio Grande<strong> </strong>offers Americans the chance to visit the rainforest without leaving the country.
Rio Grande, Puerto Rico: Rio Grande offers Americans the chance to visit the rainforest without leaving the country.
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<strong>Bozeman, Montana:</strong> The little city of Bozeman is "turning into a Rocky Mountain hub," says TIME, following a rush of pandemic relocation.
Bozeman, Montana: The little city of Bozeman is "turning into a Rocky Mountain hub," says TIME, following a rush of pandemic relocation.
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<strong>Kangaroo Island, Australia:</strong> Kangaroo Island was devastated by the bushfires of 2019-2020, but is slowly recovering.
Kangaroo Island, Australia: Kangaroo Island was devastated by the bushfires of 2019-2020, but is slowly recovering.
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<strong>Timisoara, Romania:</strong> Timisoara<strong> </strong>is a 2023 European Capital of Culture and will be celebrating with an array of concerts, exhibits and festivals.
Timisoara, Romania: Timisoara is a 2023 European Capital of Culture and will be celebrating with an array of concerts, exhibits and festivals.
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<strong>Phuket, Thailand: </strong>Phuket is Thailand's largest island and a long-established tourist center.
Phuket, Thailand: Phuket is Thailand's largest island and a long-established tourist center.
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<strong>Washington D.C.</strong>: The US capital wins praise for its stylish new hotels and booming arts and culture scene
Washington D.C.: The US capital wins praise for its stylish new hotels and booming arts and culture scene
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<strong>Freetown, Sierra Leone: </strong>"All odds are on Sierra Leone to explode on the adventure travel scene," says TIME.
Freetown, Sierra Leone: "All odds are on Sierra Leone to explode on the adventure travel scene," says TIME.
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<strong>Guadalajara, Mexico: </strong>In November Guadalajara will become the first Latin American destination to host the Gay Games worldwide sporting event.
Guadalajara, Mexico: In November Guadalajara will become the first Latin American destination to host the Gay Games worldwide sporting event.
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<strong>Ollantaytambo, Peru: </strong>Not just a stopover on the way to Machu Picchu, this village in the Sacred Valley is a worthy destination in its own right.
Ollantaytambo, Peru: Not just a stopover on the way to Machu Picchu, this village in the Sacred Valley is a worthy destination in its own right.
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<strong>Torres del Paine National Park, Chile: </strong>As well as the stunning scenery of Patagonia, this is the place to go on a puma safari.
Torres del Paine National Park, Chile: As well as the stunning scenery of Patagonia, this is the place to go on a puma safari.
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<strong>Dijon, France:</strong> No other gastronomic hot spot cuts the mustard quite like the city of Dijon.
Dijon, France: No other gastronomic hot spot cuts the mustard quite like the city of Dijon.
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<strong>Aqaba, Jordan:</strong> Jordan's only coastal city, the landscape here features in the blockbuster hit "Dune," part two of which is out this year.
Aqaba, Jordan: Jordan's only coastal city, the landscape here features in the blockbuster hit "Dune," part two of which is out this year.
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