The approach to life editors at Vogue thought lengthy and laborious about the most effective locations to journey in 2025. Curiosity in globetrotting is at an all-time excessive, however so is overtourism: there have been native protests in Barcelona, Venice, and Mallorca, whereas Sicily is dealing with a tourism-induced water disaster. It’s not solely the place one can go, however the place one ought to go. And the place one needs to go: some folks love sweeping cultural journeys, others search adrenaline rushes within the nice open air. Then there are those that simply wish to sit on a seashore, have an extended lunch with a glass of wine, and skim a very good e-book.
With all these elements in thoughts, we set to work on the places which are piquing our curiosity—and flight searches—currently. Some you will have by no means heard of, some very a lot so. However all of them are definitely worth the journey.
Romania
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It’s taken some time to get there, nevertheless it lastly looks like Romania is lastly stepping out of the shadow of its tumultuous Twentieth-century historical past. It’s one of many fastest-growing economies within the European Union, its gastronomic and cultural scenes are thriving, and it’s that uncommon nation that actually has all of it—from the buzzing arts scene in Cluj-Napoca to awe-inspiring hikes within the Carpathian Mountains, from Black Sea seashores on its jap coast to the world-class museums of its capital, Bucharest. (Personally, I’m significantly determined to go after not too long ago watching Robert Eggers’s spine-chilling new adaptation of Nosferatu.) All of which is to say, there’s by no means been a greater second to go to—and with the arrival of the Corinthia Bucharest in 2025, there’ll be a blinding new five-star keep to function your launchpad for exploring this most underrated of European nations. Be sure to carve out the time to go to Transylvania too—and never only for these Dracula-worthy medieval castles. There’s an entire world of luxurious (and well-priced) outside and wellness-oriented stays to discover, from long-time favourite Bethlen Estates to newcomer Matca, which gives all the pieces from beekeeping classes to hay bathing rituals. Simply don’t ask for a vampire facial. —Liam Hess
Bozeman and Huge Sky, Montana
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