Tourists can find ideas for travel everywhere they look. Where to go next is the question that is hard to determine. Therefore, Booking.com set its annual list of the trendiest destinations to visit in the upcoming year. It suggests countries and towns full of wonder, rewarding for tourists of all ages, and supportive of local ecosystems and communities.
These 10 locations were chosen especially for 2023 travelers to make their planning easier and discover marvelous new places. They are undiscovered, cutting-edge, and ready for tourists to start traveling. Here is the list of the top trending travel destinations for 2023.
10 Let’s Head To Europe Visiting Olomouc, Czech Republic
Olomouc is one of the top destinations in the Czech Republic to visit for architecture, culture, and religious history. Several monuments in the city date all the way back to Roman times and have withstood hundreds of years of conflict.
This university town is home to two World Heritage Sites and served as Moravia's capital up until the 1600s. It is a fantastic destination for the upcoming year.
- Top attractions: St. Wenceslas Cathedral, the Museum of Modern Art, Arion Fountain
9 Travel To Bolzano, Italy
Bolzano is a striking example of a location where several cultures collide and intercultural exchange occurs.
Visiting the city is learning about the uniqueness of the combination of Central Europe and the Mediterranean.
Tourists will discover the aesthetic and cultural gems of the city, including the cathedrals, monuments, museums, old streets and squares, as well as castles.
- Top attractions: South Tyrol Archaeological Museum, Roncolo Castle, Bolzano Cathedral
8 Tour Montenegro’s Coastal Town, Budva
The tourism hub of this little Balkan nation is Budva, which is located in the heart of the Adriatic Sea's sparkling shoreline. The city offers a wide variety of activities due to its abundance of eateries, cafés, clubs, and stores.
After all, some of the most upscale hotels in Montenegro can be found in Budva, making it the most well-liked beach vacation spot in the country.
- Top attractions: Budva Old Town, Budva Riviera, Podmaine Monastery
7 Explore The Greek Town, Kalabaka
Thessalian town Kalabaka, often written Kalambaka, is the hub of the magical Meteora. Following a day of exploring Meteora's incredible rocks, tourists may try the local cuisine at one of Kalabaka’s hotels, guest rooms, taverns, or restaurants.
The town was completely rebuilt after being entirely destroyed by the Nazis during World War II. However, Kalabaka is much more than just these monasteries situated atop difficult hills.
- Top attractions: The monasteries of Saint Barbara Roussanou, the Hellenic Culture Museum, the Geological Formation Museum
6 Let’s Go To The United States To Visit Santa Fe
Santa Fe welcomes thousands of tourists each year as one of the U.S.’s greatest historic cities. The city has a culture that attests to its long history as a commercial hub.
Tourists can access art galleries, museums, and more during even a brief stay in the city. In addition, they may take advantage of the outdoors by hiking, riding a horse, bicycling, snowboarding, or skiing. Tourists can also enjoy different artistic performances.
- Top attractions: The Museum of International Folk Art, Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi
5 Are You Ready For Some Samba In São Paulo, Brazil?
São Paulo, Brazil's largest metropolis, provides a rich cultural experience. Every visitor to this location is immediately surrounded by exotic flora, charming locals, vibrant colors, exciting sounds, and aromas the moment they walk off the airport.
It is a multicultural city with sizable, integrated communities of several ethnicities, including Italian and Japanese. This blending of cultures has produced some exquisite works of music, food, and art that are well worth studying.
- Top attractions: The Football Museum, Pinacoteca de São Paulo, Museum of Art of São Paulo Assis Châteaubriand
4 Cross The Mexican Borders To Go To Querétaro
Querétaro is a rising star among Mexican tourism destinations and has swiftly become one of our favorite locations there. It is also the capital and biggest metropolitan center of the state. Formally, it was known as Santiago de Queretaro.
The city played a significant role in the Mexican War of Independence, and many of Querétaro's top attractions are connected to this fascinating history.
- Top attractions: Zenea Garden, Plaza de Armas Querétaro, Acueducto de Querétaro
3 Time To Go To Asia To Discover Pondicherry, India
Despite being a tiny town close to Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry is the most popular tourist destination. This little Union Territory of India, commonly known as the French Capital of India, is a charming French colony with amazing houses that fascinate visitors with its architecture.
Additionally, beautiful beaches adorn the coastline of Pondicherry, which is located along the Bay of Bengal.
- Top attractions: Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Devasthanam, Rock Beach, The Sacred Heart Basilica
2 Wander In Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
One of the primary purposes of a trip to Kota Kinabalu is to see the highest mountain in Malaysia, Mount Kinabalu. Many of the city's key attractions are located out in the countryside, but they may also be visited as part of a day excursion.
Therefore, if tourists leave the city, they can look forward to picturesque train rides, bubbling hot springs, and winding river cruises through mangrove swamps.
They can also check out some of the greatest diving in the area right off the coast of Kota Kinabalu.
- Top attractions: Mount Kinabalu, Tanjung Aru Beach, Sabah State Mosque, Sabah State Museum
1 Plan A Vacation In Hobart, Australia
Hobart, the most southerly city in Australia, is nestled in the Derwent River estuary at the foot of Kunanyi/Mount Wellington. It is difficult to imagine that this thriving Tasmanian capital was once a harsh prison colony in such a lovely environment.
The attractive architecture constructed by former convicts and the city's interesting museums and galleries is among the main tourist attractions today as the city embraces its rich history and culture.
- Top attractions: Salamanca Market, Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, MONA