The anticipated Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2020 has finally arrived, but what countries and regions are on the hot list?
This annual bestseller ranks the hottest, must-visit countries, regions, cities and best value destinations for 2020. Drawing on the knowledge and passion of Lonely Planet’s staff, authors and online community, they present a year’s worth of inspiration to take you out of the ordinary and into the unforgettable.
Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2020
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They also reveal how well-planned, sustainable travel can be a force for good: for the environment, for local people and for yourself – and include ways to help lower your carbon footprint and protect the areas you visit on your travels.
Inside Best in Travel 2020, you’ll discover:
- The top 10 countries, regions, cities and best value destinations
- The best new openings
- The best new places to stay
- The best new food experiences
- The best sustainable trips for families
- How to minimise your carbon footprint
- How to help local communities and businesses
- How to give back on your travels
- Hiking for meditation
Here are the top 10 countries to visit in 2020!
Bhutan
England
North Macedonia
Aruba
eSwatini
Costa Rica
The Netherlands
Liberia
Morocco
Uruguay
Top 10 cities
Salzburg, Austria
Washington DC, USA
Cairo, Egypt
Galway, Ireland
Bonn, Germany
La Paz, Bolivia
Kochi, India
Vancouver, Canada
Dubai, UAE
Denver, USA
Top 10 regions
Central Asian Silk Road
Le Marche, Italy
Tohuku, Japan
Maine, USA
Lord Howe Island, Australia
Guizhou Province, China
Cadiz Province, Spain
Northeast Argentina
Kvarner Gulf, Croatia
Brazilian Amazon
Top 10 best value
East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Budapest, Hungary
Madhya Pradesh, India
Buffalo, USA
Azerbaijan
Serbia
Tunisia
Cape Winelands, South Africa
Athens, Greece
Zanzibar, Tanzania
Time to Explore!