The future looks bright for 2025. As it draws ever closer, you’re probably setting your sights on that next big trip. And why not make it your biggest and best one yet? You could finally wander the forest-fringed temples of Angkor or witness the northern lights from the stark Icelandic countryside. Perhaps you’ll whisk through Japan on an ultra-fast bullet train.
Popular places fill up fast, so now’s the time to start planning. With a whole world to choose from, it can be hard to narrow things down. With that in mind, we’ve chosen our top places and trips for 2025 to whet your appetite for that next adventure.
Best for wildlife
Make 2025 the year you finally fulfil your wildlife wish list. To make that a reality, we’ve rounded up the best places and trip ideas for seeing the world’s fauna, from snorkeling with whale sharks in Australia’s coral seas to a nighttime drive through Tanzania’s shrub-scattered savannah in search of leopards.
Our trip ideas for seeing wildlife
Best for food & wine
When it comes to travel, food is the heart that binds us. From wine tasting in a whitewashed Alentejo quinta (country estate) to a basil-scented cooking class with an Italian nonna, we’ve curated our best-loved trips and destinations for connecting with the world through your tastebuds in 2025.
Our trip ideas for food & wine
Best for the great outdoors
The Andes’ mossy karsts, Patagonia’s wind-whittled glaciers, the twisting waters of Doubtful Sound… The landscapes are a huge highlight when you’re in the outdoors. You can use our trip ideas and destinations as a starting point for creating your own alfresco adventure in 2025.
Our trip ideas for exploring nature
Best for culture
Whether you’d rather follow the intricate steps of a Japanese tea ceremony or observe the nightly “putting to bed” ritual at a Sikh temple in India, cultural experiences give you a whole new perspective on your destination. Consider pushing yourself out of your cultural comfort zone in 2025, using our recommended places and trip ideas as a starting point.
Our trip ideas for experiencing culture
Best for history
Our specialists can draw on their first-hand knowledge to craft trips to time-tested sights and archaeological wonders. In 2025, you might find yourself walking the sun-baked pilgrimage route to Greece’s Oracle of Delphi or taking a guided tour of Ayutthaya’s towering ruins in Thailand. Use our suggested trips as inspiration for your journey through history.
Our trip ideas for a journey through history
Best for natural phenomena
From the mauve-hued lavender fields of Provence to the northern lights’ ribbons of green and yellow dancing across Iceland’s night sky, there’s no entertainment quite like Mother Nature. For inspiration, take a peek at our top destinations for natural phenomena when planning your 2025 trip.
Our trip ideas for seeing natural phenomena
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