Lonely Planet Announces 2016’s Best Places to Travel

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With just weeks left until we officially ring in 2016, we’re going to hear a lot about the trendiest places to go in the New Year.

Travel guide brand Lonely Planet is announcing its Best in Travel 2016 list, which includes upcoming travel trends, destinations, journeys, and experiences.

Here’s a look at its picks for top countries, regions, cities, and best value destinations.

Top 10 countries:

1. Botswana
2. Japan
3. USA
4. Palau
5. Latvia
6. Australia
7. Poland
8. Uruguay
9. Greenland
10. Fiji

Top 10 regions:

1. Transylvania, Romania
2. West Iceland
3. Valle de Vinales, Cuba
4. Friuli’s wine regions, Italy
5. Waiheke Island, New Zealand
6. The Auvergne, France
7. Hawaii
8. Bavaria, Germany
9. Costa Verde, Brazil
10. St. Helena, British Territories

Top 10 cities:

1. Kotor, Montenegro
2. Quito, Ecuador
3. Dublin, Ireland
4. George Town, Malaysia
5. Rotterdam, The Netherlands
6. Mumbai, India
7. Fremantle, Australia
8. Manchester, United Kingdom
9. Nashville
10. Rome, Italy

Best value destinations:

1. Estonia
2. Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, Vietnam
3. East Africa
4. New Mexico
5. Bosnia and Hercegovina
6. Galicia, Spain
7. Quebec City, Canada
8. Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast
9. Timor-Leste
10. Western Australia