Top 100 Travel Destinations
Compiled from major 2025 travel roundups and trusted sources. Use the search box to filter by city, country, attraction or category. (Sources: Lonely Planet, Condé Nast Traveler, National Geographic, TripAdvisor.)
| # ↕ | Destination | Top highlights / best places | Category | Best time to visit | Main things / notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paris, France | Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Montmartre | City / Culture | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Museum days, Seine walk, cafés |
| 2 | Rome, Italy | Colosseum, Vatican, Trastevere | History / City | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Ancient sites + great trattorie |
| 3 | London, UK | British Museum, Thames, West End | City / Culture | May–Sep | Theatre, parks, museums |
| 4 | New York City, USA | Central Park, Broadway, MET | City / Urban | Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov | Walk neighbourhoods, food scenes |
| 5 | Tokyo, Japan | Shibuya, Asakusa, Tsukiji/markets | City / Culture | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Blend modern + tradition, ramen crawl |
| 6 | Kyoto, Japan | Fushimi Inari, Arashiyama, temples | Culture / Heritage | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Temple hopping, tea houses |
| 7 | Barcelona, Spain | Sagrada Família, Park Güell, Gothic Quarter | City / Architecture | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Modernist architecture & beaches |
| 8 | Amsterdam, Netherlands | Canals, Van Gogh Museum, Jordaan | City / Culture | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Biking, canal cruises, cafés |
| 9 | Santorini, Greece | Oia sunsets, Fira, volcanic beaches | Island / Romance | May–Sep | Sunsets, wine & cliff views |
| 10 | Mykonos, Greece | Beaches, Little Venice, nightlife | Island / Beach | May–Sep | Beaches + nightlife |
| 11 | Venice, Italy | Grand Canal, St Mark’s, gondolas | City / Romance | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Avoid peak crowds early/late |
| 12 | Florence, Italy | Uffizi, Duomo, Ponte Vecchio | Art / City | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Renaissance art & Tuscan food |
| 13 | Milan, Italy | Duomo, Last Supper, fashion district | City / Style | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Shopping & design |
| 14 | Prague, Czechia | Old Town, Charles Bridge, Prague Castle | City / History | Apr–Oct | Fairytale cityscape |
| 15 | Budapest, Hungary | Thermal baths, Buda Castle, Danube | City / Thermal | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Spa culture & ruin bars |
| 16 | Lisbon, Portugal | Belém, Alfama, Tram 28 | City / Coastal | Mar–May, Sep–Oct | Pastéis, viewpoints, day trips |
| 17 | Porto, Portugal | Ribeira, Douro river, wine cellars | City / Wine | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Port wine tastings |
| 18 | Dubrovnik, Croatia | City walls, Old Town, Lokrum | Coastal / History | May–Jun, Sep | Walk the walls early morning |
| 19 | Cinque Terre, Italy | Five villages, hiking trails, sea views | Coastal / Hiking | May–Sep | Book trains in peak season |
| 20 | Amalfi Coast, Italy | Positano, Amalfi, Ravello | Coastal / Scenic | May–Sep | Coastal drives & lemon groves |
| 21 | Capri, Italy | Blue Grotto, chairlift, Faraglioni | Island / Luxury | Apr–Oct | Boat trips & chic boutiques |
| 22 | Reykjavík & Iceland | Golden Circle, Blue Lagoon, Northern Lights | Nature / Adventure | Jun–Aug (midnight sun) / Sep–Mar (aurora) | Road trips & hot springs |
| 23 | Norwegian Fjords (Bergen, Geiranger) | Geirangerfjord, Trolltunga, fjord cruises | Nature / Scenic | May–Sep | Hiking & fjord cruises |
| 24 | Zermatt / Swiss Alps, Switzerland | Matterhorn, alpine skiing, mountain trails | Mountains / Ski | Dec–Mar (ski) / Jun–Sep (hiking) | Cable cars & alpine huts |
| 25 | Interlaken, Switzerland | Jungfrau, paragliding, lakes | Adventure / Alps | Jun–Sep | Adventure sports hub |
| 26 | Salzburg, Austria | Hohensalzburg, Mozart sites, Old Town | Music / Culture | Apr–Oct | Classical concerts & alpine scenery |
| 27 | Vienna, Austria | Palaces, coffeehouses, museums | Culture / City | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Café culture & concerts |
| 28 | Berlin, Germany | Brandenburg Gate, museums, nightlife | History / Urban | May–Sep | Street art & history tours |
| 29 | Athens, Greece | Acropolis, Plaka, ancient sites | History / City | Mar–May, Sep–Oct | Combine with Greek islands |
| 30 | Istanbul, Turkey | Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar | History / Culture | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Bosphorus cruise & bazaars |
| 31 | Cairo & Giza, Egypt | Pyramids, Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili | Heritage / History | Oct–Apr | Pyramid plateau & Nile cruise |
| 32 | Petra, Jordan | The Treasury, Monastery, Siq | Archaeology / Heritage | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Night visit lit by candles is special |
| 33 | Marrakech, Morocco | Jemaa el-Fnaa, souks, Majorelle Garden | Cultural / Market | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Haggle in souks & riad stays |
| 34 | Dubai, UAE | Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, desert safari | City / Modern | Nov–Mar | Shopping, skyscrapers & desert trips |
| 35 | Abu Dhabi, UAE | Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Louvre Abu Dhabi | Culture / City | Nov–Mar | Grand mosques & luxury resorts |
| 36 | Cape Town, South Africa | Table Mountain, Cape Point, V&A Waterfront | Coastal / City | Nov–Mar (summer) | Winelands day trips |
| 37 | Kruger National Park, South Africa | Big Five safaris, guided game drives | Safari / Wildlife | May–Sep (dry season) | Book lodges in advance |
| 38 | Victoria Falls, Zambia/Zimbabwe | Falls view, helicopter flights, rafting | Nature / Adventure | Jun–Aug | Spectacular spray & rainbow views |
| 39 | Serengeti, Tanzania | Great Migration, game safaris | Safari / Wildlife | Jun–Oct (migration) | Plan around migration timing |
| 40 | Zanzibar, Tanzania | Stone Town, Nungwi beaches, spice tours | Beach / Culture | Jun–Oct | Beaches & historic Stone Town |
| 41 | Mauritius | Black River Gorges, beaches, water sports | Island / Beach | May–Dec | Multicultural cuisine & reefs |
| 42 | Seychelles | Anse Source d'Argent, Vallée de Mai | Island / Luxury | Apr–May, Oct–Nov | Secluded beaches & snorkeling |
| 43 | Maldives | Private resorts, overwater villas, diving | Island / Luxury | Nov–Apr | Romantic & water activities |
| 44 | Bali, Indonesia | Ubud, Seminyak, rice terraces, temples | Island / Culture | Apr–Oct | Surfing, temples & wellness |
| 45 | Lombok, Indonesia | Mount Rinjani, Senggigi, quiet beaches | Island / Adventure | May–Sep | Trekking & quieter beaches |
| 46 | Raja Ampat, Indonesia | Pristine reefs, diving, remote islands | Diving / Remote | Oct–Apr | World-class snorkeling & diving |
| 47 | Komodo Islands, Indonesia | Rinca, Komodo dragons, Pink Beach | Wildlife / Marine | Apr–Dec | Diving & dragon spotting |
| 48 | Great Barrier Reef, Australia | Coral reefs, snorkeling, Cairns | Diving / Marine | Jun–Nov | Conservation-aware operators |
| 49 | Whitsunday Islands, Australia | Whitehaven Beach, sailing, reefs | Coastal / Sailing | Apr–Oct | Sailing and day cruises |
| 50 | Sydney, Australia | Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Bondi | City / Coastal | Sep–Nov, Mar–May | Beaches + city life |
| 51 | Melbourne, Australia | Coffee culture, laneways, Great Ocean Rd | City / Roadtrip | Sep–Nov, Mar–May | Street art & food scenes |
| 52 | South Island, New Zealand | Milford Sound, Queenstown, glaciers | Nature / Adventure | Nov–Apr | Road trips & adventure sports |
| 53 | Fiji | Resorts, coral reefs, friendly villages | Island / Relax | May–Oct | Island hopping & kava ceremonies |
| 54 | Bora Bora, French Polynesia | Overwater bungalows, lagoon | Romance / Luxury | May–Oct | Ultimate luxury & snorkeling |
| 55 | Galápagos Islands, Ecuador | Unique wildlife, Darwin sites | Wildlife / Nature | Jun–Dec (drier) | Guided cruises & strict rules |
| 56 | Machu Picchu, Peru | Inca citadel, Sun Gate, Huayna Picchu | Heritage / Trek | Apr–Oct | Altitude prep & early entry |
| 57 | Cusco, Peru | Historical centre, Sacred Valley | Heritage / Culture | Apr–Oct | Base for Machu Picchu |
| 58 | Lima, Peru | Gastronomy, Miraflores, historic centre | City / Food | Dec–Mar (warm) | World-class food scene |
| 59 | Buenos Aires, Argentina | Tango, La Boca, Palermo | Culture / City | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Nightlife & steak houses |
| 60 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Christ the Redeemer, Copacabana, Sugarloaf | City / Beach | May–Oct | Carnival season highly busy |
| 61 | Iguazú Falls, Argentina/Brazil | Massive waterfalls, boat rides | Nature / Waterfall | Mar–Sep | Multiple viewpoints on both sides |
| 62 | Cartagena, Colombia | Walled city, Getsemaní, beaches | History / Coastal | Dec–Apr | Colourful colonial streets |
| 63 | Mexico City, Mexico | Zócalo, Frida Kahlo Museum, Teotihuacán | City / Culture | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Food & museums |
| 64 | Tulum, Mexico | Ruins, cenotes, beaches | Beach / Culture | Nov–Apr | Combine ruins + beach time |
| 65 | Chichén Itzá, Mexico | Mayan pyramid, Kukulkan, cenotes nearby | Heritage / Archaeology | Nov–Apr | Peak midday sun — go early |
| 66 | Havana, Cuba | Malecón, Old Havana, vintage cars | Culture / Heritage | Nov–Apr | Music, classic cars & colonial plazas |
| 67 | Panama City & the Canal | Panama Canal, Casco Viejo | City / Engineering | Dec–Apr | Canal visitor centre & city nightlife |
| 68 | Costa Rica (Arenal / Monteverde) | Cloud forest, volcanos, zipline | Nature / Adventure | Dec–Apr | Biodiversity & eco-lodges |
| 69 | La Fortuna / Arenal, Costa Rica | Hot springs, waterfall hikes, volcano views | Nature / Relax | Dec–Apr | Relax in thermal baths |
| 70 | Yellowstone National Park, USA | Geysers, Old Faithful, wildlife | Nature / Geothermal | May–Sep | Book early; wildlife viewing |
| 71 | Grand Canyon, USA | Skywalk, South Rim viewpoints, rafting | Nature / Scenic | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Hiking & rim viewpoints |
| 72 | Yosemite National Park, USA | El Capitan, Yosemite Valley, waterfalls | Nature / Hiking | May–Sep | Popular — reserve entry/parks pass |
| 73 | Banff & Lake Louise, Canada | Turquoise lakes, icefields, hiking | Mountains / Scenic | Jun–Sep | Stunning alpine lakes & trails |
| 74 | Vancouver, Canada | Stanley Park, Granville Island, Sea-to-Sky | City / Nature | May–Sep | City + nearby nature |
| 75 | Seattle, USA | Pike Place, Space Needle, waterfront | City / Food | May–Sep | Coffee culture & ferries |
| 76 | San Francisco, USA | Golden Gate, Alcatraz, Fisherman’s Wharf | City / Coastal | Sep–Nov | Microclimates — pack layers |
| 77 | Los Angeles, USA | Hollywood, Santa Monica, Getty Center | City / Entertainment | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Spread-out city — plan transport |
| 78 | New Orleans, USA | French Quarter, Jazz, Creole food | Culture / Music | Feb–May | Music & festivals (Mardi Gras) |
| 79 | Miami, USA | South Beach, Art Deco, Wynwood | Beach / City | Nov–Apr | Beaches & nightlife |
| 80 | Charleston, USA | Historic district, plantations, cuisine | Heritage / Food | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Southern charm & food |
| 81 | Québec City, Canada | Old Québec, Château Frontenac, Winter Carnival | Heritage / City | Jun–Sep, Dec–Feb (winter) | European feel in North America |
| 82 | Montréal, Canada | Old Port, festivals, bagels | City / Culture | May–Sep | Cultural festivals & food |
| 83 | Toronto, Canada | CN Tower, islands, Kensington | City / Urban | May–Sep | Diverse cuisine & neighbourhoods |
| 84 | Chicago, USA | Millennium Park, architecture boat tour | City / Architecture | May–Oct | Architecture cruises & deep-dish pizza |
| 85 | San Diego, USA | Balboa Park, beaches, zoo | Coastal / Family | Mar–Oct | Mild year-round climate |
| 86 | Oaxaca, Mexico | Historic centre, culinary scene, Monte Albán | Culture / Food | Oct–May | Cuisine & indigenous crafts |
| 87 | Hoi An, Vietnam | Ancient town, lanterns, nearby beaches | Heritage / Coastal | Feb–Apr, Aug–Oct | Tailors, riverfront evenings |
| 88 | Hanoi, Vietnam | Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, temples | City / Culture | Oct–Dec, Feb–Apr | Street food & lakeside walks |
| 89 | Ha Long Bay, Vietnam | Karst islands, overnight boat cruises | Coastal / Scenic | Oct–Apr | Cruises & kayaking |
| 90 | Siem Reap / Angkor Wat, Cambodia | Angkor temples, Ta Prohm, sunrise at Angkor Wat | Heritage / Archaeology | Nov–Feb | Temple pass & respectful dress |
| 91 | Luang Prabang, Laos | Temples, Kuang Si Falls, night market | Culture / Relax | Nov–Feb | Laid-back temples & waterfalls |
| 92 | Chiang Mai, Thailand | Temples, night bazaar, elephant sanctuaries | Culture / Nature | Nov–Feb | Temple visits & hill-tribe treks |
| 93 | Bangkok, Thailand | Grand Palace, Wat Pho, street food | City / Food | Nov–Feb | Temples & vibrant food scene |
| 94 | Phuket, Thailand | Beaches, Phang Nga Bay, nightlife | Beach / Island | Nov–Apr | Beaches & island tours |
| 95 | Krabi, Thailand | Railay Beach, limestone cliffs, islands | Coastal / Climbing | Nov–Apr | Rock climbing & island hopping |
| 96 | Sapa, Vietnam | Rice terraces, hill-tribe villages, trekking | Trekking / Culture | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Trekking & homestays |
| 97 | Jaipur, India | Amber Fort, City Palace, bazaars | Heritage / Culture | Oct–Mar | Pink City & palaces |
| 98 | Varanasi, India | Ganges ghats, sunrise boat rides, spiritual rituals | Spiritual / Cultural | Oct–Mar | Respectful clothing; early morning boat |
| 99 | Kerala Backwaters, India | Houseboats, Alleppey, tea plantations | Relax / Nature | Sep–Mar | Backwater cruise & spice cuisine |
| 100 | Bhutan (Paro & Thimphu) | Paro Taktsang (Tiger's Nest), dzongs, Himalayan trekking | Culture / Himalayan | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Permit required; preserve local culture |
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