The 25 best places to visit in 2027, according to Lonely Planet

• Lonely Planet curated a list of the best places to travel to in 2027.
• Popular destinations like Prince Edward Island, Canada, and New Mexico made the list.
• It also includes lesser-known places like Bariloche, Argentina, and Šibenik, Croatia.

The Tweed, Australia

Prince Edward Island, Canada

Bariloche, Argentina

Skanör-Falsterbo, Sweden

The 1995 Soufrière Hills eruption and later ones buried much of the former capital, Plymouth. Visitors can tour the remains of Plymouth and learn about the volcano at the Montserrat Volcano Observatory.

Granada, Nicaragua

Granada, the former capital of Nicaragua, is filled with bright buildings, horse-drawn carriages, and churches, with the yellow Granada Cathedral serving as one of its best-known landmarks and a backdrop to the city.

Dunedin & Waitaki, New Zealand

Dunedin and the nearby Waitaki District on New Zealand’s South Island offer historic architecture, dramatic coastline, and outdoor escapes.

Tsavo East & West National Parks, Kenya

Together, Tsavo East and Tsavo West form Kenya’s largest protected area.

Travelers can spot elephant herds, zebras, giraffes, and African wild dogs roaming across the two parks.

León, Spain

Located in northwestern Spain with easy access to the Camino de Santiago, a trail that stretches across several European countries, León provides visitors with several museums to peruse, including the Castile and León Museum of Contemporary Art.

History buffs can also visit the ancient Roman mining site of Las Médulas, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Bocas del Toro, Panama

Panama’s Bocas del Toro is a series of islands along the Caribbean coast, making for a lively, beach-filled destination for those seeking sunshine and a relaxing vacation. Pack goggles and a snorkel: the water is crystal clear, and a coral reef lies below.

Maryland, USA

Maryland is a historic US state known for Harriet Tubman’s Underground Railroad and several other sites on the Network to Freedom. The state also offers a plentiful seafood cuisine, as the Chesapeake blue crab is a highly prized local delicacy.

Oman, Middle East

Oman, a country bordering the United Arab Emirates, has a rocky mountain range backdrop and a subtle skyline in Muscat, the country’s capital, that pays tribute to Omani and Islamic heritage.

Visitors can see canyons and dunes and visit traditional markets and castles across the country.

Québec, Canada

Québec, Canada, looks like it could be another European destination. French is Québec’s official language, and most residents speak it.

Quebec City, the capital of the province, is lined with cobblestone streets and historic fortress walls.

Chengdu, China

Chengdu, the capital of China’s Sichuan province, is the birthplace of the fiery Sichuan cuisine and the home of giant pandas.

Okinawa, Japan

Okinawa, located in Japan’s southernmost prefecture, is a chain of tropical islands with a culture quite different from that of Japan’s mainland.

The average annual temperature is about 73 degrees, and it is one of the world’s few “Blue Zones,” a region associated with health and longevity.

Da Nang, Vietnam

Da Nang, located in central Vietnam, is a coastal city and one of Vietnam’s largest by population.

Visitors can walk across Dragon Bridge, a dragon-shaped steel bridge over the Han River, or visit Golden Bridge in nearby Bà Nà Hills, which appears to be held up by giant hands.

Fulidhoo, Maldives

A small island in the Maldives, Fulidhoo, can be walked end to end in 30 minutes. Still, Lonely Planet recommends that travelers visit the island as both a getaway and a dive into the local culture.

Dessau, Germany

Dessau, now part of the German city of Dessau-Roßlau, became home to the Bauhaus school in 1925.

Visitors can view two UNESCO sites: the Bauhaus structures and the Dessau-Wörlitz Garden Realm, an 18th-century landscape park system. The city is located about an hour and a half away from Berlin.

Rabat, Morocco

Morocco’s Rabat is a coastal city home to a UNESCO World Heritage site and known for its blend of traditional culture and modernity.

Since it has a Mediterranean climate, the city is easy to visit year-round, and visitors can take in its architecture and tour its numerous historical sites, such as Chellah, which holds remnants of the Roman and Merinid empires.

California’s Coastal Redwoods, USA

Northern California’s coastal redwoods are home to some of the world’s tallest trees and offer plenty of outdoor activities, including fishing, kayaking, biking, rafting, backpacking, birding, and more.

New Caledonia, South Pacific

New Caledonia is a French special collectivity in the South Pacific, with a cultural mix shaped by Indigenous Kanak, French, Asian, and Pacific Islander communities.

Crystal-clear waters and coral reefs surround the archipelago, along with turtles, rays, and dolphins, making it a great destination for those seeking a relaxing beach vacation.

Gujarat, India

Gujarat, located on the western coast of India, is home to wild lions and salt flats, as well as elaborately carved mosques and shrines. The state has an archaeological history dating back more than 3,500 years — making it a fantastic place for history lovers.

Šibenik, Croatia

Šibenik is in Croatia’s Dalmatia region, on the eastern shore of the Adriatic Sea. Visitors can take day trips to nearby Krka National Park or boat trips to the Kornati Islands.