Top 10 places to travel in 2025

From Egypts Siwa oasis to Germanys Black Forest, these are the places you need to visit next year, according to Vogue editors

Vogue’s lifestyle editors have been thinking long and hard about the best places to travel in 2025. Interest in travelling around the world is at an all-time high, but so is overtourism: there have been local protests in Barcelona, ​​Venice and Mallorca, while Sicily is facing a tourism-induced water crisis.

It's not just about where you can go, but where you should go. And where you want to go: some love cultural trips , others seek adrenaline rushes in the great outdoors. Then there are those who just want to sit on a beach, have lunch with a glass of wine and read a good book.

Top 10 places to travel in 2025

Romania

It’s been a long time coming, but Romania finally seems to be emerging from the shadow of its tumultuous 20th-century history. It’s one of the fastest-growing economies in the European Union, its food and cultural scene is thriving , and it’s that rare country that really does have it all: from Cluj-Napoca’s lively arts scene to stunning hikes in the Carpathians, from the Black Sea beaches on its eastern coast to the world-class museums of its capital, Bucharest. (Personally, I’m especially desperate to go after recently seeing Robert Eggers’ chilling new adaptation of Nosferatu .)

With the arrival of Corinthia Bucharest in 2025 , you'll have a stunning new five-star stay that will serve as a launching pad for exploring this underrated European country. Don't miss Transylvania , and not just the medieval castles worthy of Dracula.

There's a whole world of luxurious (and affordable) outdoor, wellness-oriented stays to explore, from old favourite Bethlen Estates to newcomer Matca, which offers everything from beekeeping classes to hay bath rituals. Just don't ask for a vampire facial.

Bozeman and Big Sky, Montana

Call it the Yellowstone effect: Interest in Bozeman and Big Sky, the ski resort 45 minutes south, soars as the Montana-set TV series hits its peak. Coming in 2025 is the five-star One & Only Midnight Basin hotel , right next to the ski slopes.

Meanwhile, Lone Mountain Ranch, a 1915 ranch house turned hotel, just opened a chic members-only restaurant, the Auric Room. The city of Bozeman — home of Montana State University — is also fast becoming a culinary powerhouse : In 2024, local restaurant Shan received a James Beard Award nomination for best new restaurant, and chef Charley Graham of Little Star Diner was a semifinalist for best mountain chef in the United States.

Finally, I-Ho Pomeroy of I-Ho's Korean Grill was a semifinalist for Best Restaurateur. Perhaps the only thing better than restaurants is nature : the Gallatin River and Bridger Mountains are within easy reach, as is Yellowstone National Park . Great food and nature? Sign us up.

Tasmania, Australia

From most corners of the globe, travelling to Australia already seems like an adventure in itself – even its most popular urban centres are a long-haul flight away from, well, anywhere. So heading to the island of Tasmania (which, unless you fly from New Zealand, will inevitably involve another domestic connection) can seem ambitious.

But intrepid travellers will find this underrated gem well worth the effort. There are several stunning hotels – the Saffire Freycinet, which boasts its own Tasmanian devil sanctuary, is a standout, as is King Island’s elegant Kittawa Lodge – but another option is to explore the region and its many islands by boat .

(It's worth checking out local company On Board, which has just launched a new sustainably-minded luxury boat and route .) Add to that a thriving contemporary arts scene—the architect-designed MONA museum is regularly ranked among the world's best—and some of the most ambitious and inventive restaurants in all of Australia, and you realize this is the kind of destination that ticks all the boxes.

Kyoto, Japan

Kyoto certainly isn't the most original proposition – it's on almost every traveller's bucket list, thanks to its picture-postcard ancient streets , stunning temples and delicious kaiseki dinners. But thanks to a new wave of five-star stays, there's never been a better time to explore this urban wonder of the world (even if you do have to stray a little off the beaten path while exploring the city to avoid the crowds).

The nine-suite, Tadao Ando-designed The Shinmonzen hotel in the heart of the geisha district opened during the pandemic but has already become one of the world’s top boutique hotels , while newer brands such as Banyan Tree and Six Senses combine first-class hospitality with authentic local experiences.

Next up? Beloved hotel group Capella will be settling into a prime location near Kenninji Temple, with an architectural marvel designed by Kengo Kuma that will include omakase-style dining, a spacious spa and Zen gardens throughout. It will be the city's most vibrant new stay.

Inner Hebrides, Scotland

How do you know a place is about to become a hot destination? It’s caught the eye of LVMH. The luxury fashion and spirits conglomerate has bought a hotel on Islay, near its Ardbeg Scotch whisky distillery, and is transforming it into a seaside retreat . The 2025 hotel has been designed by studio Russell Sage — which also designed The Fife Arms in the Cairngorns — and includes rooms, a new restaurant and a bar serving high-end whisky and more.

Siwa, Egypt

The Siwa oasis – located in the far north-west of Egypt , just 50 kilometres from the Libyan border – has long been the best kept secret of every intrepid traveller, thanks to the natural wonders of its freshwater springs and palm trees, the beauty of its ancient villages and the presence of cult estancias such as the Adrére Amellal, where you can make all your luxury Berber fantasies come true.

But word is getting around, and the imminent (if only rumoured) arrival of a handful of new luxury boutiques in the next year or two is set to put it on the bigger map. Our advice? Get there before the crowds.

Melides, Portugal

The once little-known Portuguese town of Melides is back in fashion thanks to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle , who have reportedly bought a home in the idyllic region. (Other residents? Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank.)

This artistic and laid-back village, 30 minutes from Comporta, is known for its laid-back charm. Modern houses are nestled amid rolling olive groves. The small whitewashed town has craft shops and a fresh fish market. Plus, its pristine beaches and crystal-clear waters have earned the region from Comporta to Melides the nickname “the Hamptons of Portugal.”

The Black Forest, Germany

With its fairytale villages , endless stretches of evergreen forests and mountain valleys dotted with log cabins, there are few corners of the world as magical as Germany's Black Forest. But the region also has its grown-up side, most notably in the spa town of Baden-Baden, known for its flashy casinos, fine restaurants and luxury shopping.

Its crown jewel, the Oetker Collection-owned Brenners Park hotel, will enter a new era in 2025 after undergoing a comprehensive refurbishment, making it the perfect place to enjoy some opulent rest and relaxation as the new year arrives. As temperatures in southern European beach destinations continue to rise each year – and interest in summer “cool holidays” at higher altitudes increases in parallel – expect the Black Forest to spark a new wave of interest.

Ryukyu Islands, Japan

We may have already mentioned one place in Japan on this list, but given the country’s post-pandemic tourism boom, it’s no surprise we want to mention it twice. For those willing to get off the beaten path — and want to avoid the tourist-packed streets of Tokyo and Kyoto — there’s no better place to explore than the chain of islands that stretch across the South China Sea to Taiwan: the Ryukyu Islands.

On the largest of them, Okinawa , you'll find a multitude of resorts offering a slice of paradise with soft white sand beaches that rival those of the Caribbean and the chance to snorkel with whales , depending on the time of year you visit. (If you're looking for a base, the Ritz-Carlton is the ideal place.)

And in 2025, a Piet Boon-designed Rosewood hotel will open on the tiny island of Miyakojima, offering everything from spa treatments to calligraphy classes with a local artist to sea turtle encounters through its conservation program. If you’re looking for an alternative tropical getaway next year, you know where to go.