In that sense, we chose 10 of these destinations to tell you a little about what you will find there, from hikes through a lunar landscape in Bolivia to glamping in Greenland, the largest island in the world.
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According to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, an estimated 1.4 billion tourists traveled internationally in 2024, indicating a virtual recovery (over 99%) of pre-pandemic levels.
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This represents an 11% increase compared to 2023, or 140 million more international tourist arrivals, with results driven by strong post-pandemic demand.
1. Dominica: Have you ever wanted to swim alongside sperm whales? Dominica now offers the opportunity to do so in an ethical and sustainable way as part of its commitment to marine conservation and regenerative tourism. The Caribbean island recently established the world’s first sperm whale reserve, a protected marine area designed to safeguard these giants.
2. Italy (The Dolomites): The Dolomite Mountains are synonymous with family fun and luxury vacations. The impressive jagged limestone cliffs stretch across the regions of Veneto, Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, and Friuli-Venezia Giulia, attracting visitors with their exquisite villages, skiing options, epic hikes, and delicious alpine dishes.
3. Greenland: With an area of over two million square kilometers, the largest island in the world has a population of just over 55,000 inhabitants. Covered by a vast ice sheet and spectacular mountains, its pristine nature and majestic fjords are not only a coveted geopolitical entity but also offer unique life adventures, including the magic of the Northern Lights.
4. Australia (Perth): Besides the modern city of Perth and its magnificent wine region, the vast landscapes of Western Australia state cover more than 2.5 million square kilometers, including 12,500 kilometers of pristine coastline, bubblegum pink lakes, horizontal waterfalls, towering karri forests, wildflowers, wineries, and wildlife encounters such as swimming with whale sharks and taking selfies with quokkas, the “happiest animal in the world.”
5. Sri Lanka: From its misty hilltop tea plantations and roaming wild elephants to its ancient temples and rolling waves, Sri Lanka is a country that ticks many boxes. Aarunya Nature Resort offers a new family villa featuring an oculus for stargazing, or it is possible to take a legendary train journey into its mountainous interior, among many other options.
6. Jordan: The country is home to some of the most stunning desert landscapes in the world. In 2023, a 120 km and 10-day hiking route known as the Wadi Rum Trail was inaugurated, which winds around the rust-red walls of Jordan’s iconic “Valley of the Moon,” traversing landscapes featured in the movies Star Wars, Dune, and The Martian. It’s also worth visiting the Wadi Mujib Biosphere Reserve, the Dana Biosphere Reserve, and the Aqaba Marine Reserve.
7. Bhutan: This ancient kingdom in the Himalayas began receiving foreigners in 1974. More than 60% of its territory is protected forest. The Haa Valley, a pristine forest district along Bhutan’s western border with China, is a culturally distinct region that has yet to be touched by mass tourism.
8. Uzbekistan: The country has been the cradle of Central Asian culture for more than two millennia and is home to a fascinating array of architecture and ancient cities, such as Samarkand, all deeply imbued with the captivating history of the Silk Road. It will host its first major international biennial with the Bukhara Biennale in September 2025. Its president wishes to create a “Global Green Tourism Startups Lab” to combine the country’s commitment to a green economy with tourism.
9. Nicaragua: Home to mist-shrouded tropical forests, emerald-colored lakes, towering volcanoes, and one of the oldest and most charming cities in the Americas, it is the largest country in Central America and one of the least visited. That could change with the opening of the Carretera Costanera, which stretches 350 kilometers and connects 53 beaches along the Pacific coast.
10. Bolivia: Even if you have already gazed at the stars at Salar de Uyuni (the largest in the world) and walked breathlessly through the mountainous capital of La Paz (the highest in the world), Bolivia is worth a visit in 2025. In August, it will celebrate the 200th anniversary of the country, and events and attractions are planned throughout the year in its nine regions. Three cities you must visit are Oruro, Potosí, and Sucre.