
Top Travel Destinations and New Openings of 2025
Think you’ve seen it all? Refresh your bucket list with these incredible new openings and experiences coming in 2018.
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Think you’ve seen it all? Refresh your bucket list with these incredible new openings and experiences coming in 2018.
Traveling with your kids can enhance their understanding of diverse people and societies, ultimately expanding the entire family’s cultural horizons on these inspiring trips.
Whether you’re looking to splash cash or save on your stay, there are some extraordinary new places to lay your head in 2018. The only issue? The excitement may keep you awake.
Pizza is one of the world’s favorite foods, and Naples is its birthplace. Legend has it that the classic margherita pizza was invented in 1889 when Neapolitan pizza maker Raffaelle Esposito created it for the visiting Queen Margherita.
With year-round sunshine, huge sandy beaches, gorgeous scenery, and vibrant world-class cities, the Valencia region can provide everything you desire from a trip to Spain. Additionally, thanks to multiple bus and train connections, it’s easy to explore its two biggest cities – the dynamic namesake capital, Valencia, and the lively beachside town of Alicante – on a single trip.
Singapore’s prolific super-slick and shiny shopping malls are often touted as some of the world’s best, making this tiny island a must-shop for retail lovers. However, if high street brands and luxury boutiques aren’t your thing, venture out from the air-conditioned megastores and seek out local bargains and flavours at these Singaporean shopping haunts.
GoTravelDaily Local Jo-Ann Titmarsh has been living in Venice for over 20 years. Although she originally came to the city as a student for a three-month stay, she soon decided to make Venice her home. Despite how long she’s been here, she never tires of the city’s beauty and its wealth of art exhibitions, cosy restaurants, interesting walks and fabulous places for cocktails with a view.
Stretching from the belly of South America to its foot, Chile is nature on a colossal scale. Travel here is surprisingly easy if you don’t rush it. Start amidst the granite spires of Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonia, and then travel north to Valparaíso, a poetic and boisterous seaside town. Succumb to the spiritual magnetism of the Elqui Valley before striking out for the arid canyons and volcanoes of the Atacama Desert.
Kunafeh,kanafeh,kunfah,konafeh,kunefe,knefe,kadayf… Regardless of how you spell it, this delicate pastry is ubiquitous in Jordan, found in crowded bazaars and dedicated bakeries alike. So cherished iskunafehthat in Amman, it has become a staple dessert for every social event.
Tucked away in the northeastern corner of one of the USA’s most visited states, Jacksonville, Florida’s most populous city, offers all the benefits of a beach town combined with city life and Southern charm. With warm temperatures year-round—January’s highs average in the 60s—it’s always a pleasant time to visit.
Uzbekistan: the name conjures images of far-away mosques and blue-tiled domes, camels and caravanserai, mosaics and medressas. It’s true that Uzbekistan is the kind of destination that many people don’t reach, but the country has chugged into the new millennium with an excellent high-speed train network that makes traveling here much easier than many travelers might think.
If you’ve managed to get your fill of Byron Bay’s legendary beaches, it’s time to switch it up and explore your surroundings with a day trip. Take the scenic route out of Byron (as the locals call it) to discover the region’s quaint villages, cool culinary delights, hippy enclaves and, okay, maybe a few more beaches…
2013 marked a significant milestone in Peru’s culinary evolution. It was this year that Peruvian food earned its first Michelin star, thanks to London’s Lima restaurant. Additionally, Lima-based restaurant Astrid y Gastón rose to prominence by claiming thenumero unoposition in the inauguralLatin America’s 50 Best Restaurantsawards.
Israel, one of the world’s most kid-friendly countries, offers plenty for families to experience, from adventures in birdwatching and cave spelunking to racing down water park slides and enjoying lazy days at the beach. Children are highly valued in Israeli culture, and locals will often dote on little ones, welcoming children into upscale restaurants and festivities.
Tel Aviv’s markets are its gritty, beating heart, where locals’ obsession with regionally sourced produce is married with the ancient traditions of the city’s many immigrant communities. TLV’s markets are based in working-class neighborhoods, which were founded by diverse international newcomers, from Iran to Yemen to Eastern Europe.
The Italian region of Tuscany is justly famous for its rich history, vibrant culture, exquisite wine, and delicious cuisine. However, there’s another side to Tuscany waiting to be explored. The region’s diverse and exciting landscapes make it an ideal destination for those seeking an active holiday, offering a vast array of adventures ranging from cycling and horse riding to canyoning and scuba diving.
Think of the word ‘brunch,’ and images of a lazy mid-morning meal in a cozy cafe probably spring to mind. However, in Dubai, brunch is a decadent all-you-can-eat-and-drink affair featuring resident DJs and glamorous guests.
Tokyo’s winter charms are one of the city’s best-kept secrets. This means that as well as a festive atmosphere and crisp, clear days perfect for soaking in hot springs and spotting Mt Fuji, visitors get to enjoy all that Tokyo has to offer with far fewer crowds.
Laid-back Essaouira may have fewer shops than Marrakesh; however, if you want to spend more time chilling than haggling, then the seaside city’s hassle-free souqs are for you. All of Morocco’s popular merchandise can be found in Essaouira’s compact, easily navigable medina, along with local specialties such as thuya wood, vibrant local art, raffia shoes, and organic argan oil, the country’s liquid gold.