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Mark our words: 2025 will be the year of crowd-free travel. Here are our picks for the world’s 25 most exciting, lesser-visited destinations to plan a trip to right now.

Explore rich religious traditions and outstanding architecture at the country’s most magnificent cathedrals and monasteries.

During the pandemic, many hotel workers were laid off and services were trimmed back—leading to challenges that continue today. Here are the changes striking workers want to see and how guests are affected.

For surfing, stargazing, and slurping oysters, this is where to go in France on your summer vacation.

Several operators are choosing to focus on sustainable fuels, but quality offsets can still play a valuable role in tackling climate change.

These backpacks organize your laptop computer and other travel essentials—with style and comfort.

Over the next two years, the palace is replanting the Queen’s Grove to look like it did when Marie Antoinette walked its paths in the late 18th century.

Hike at sunrise. Meditate. Fuel up on organic, local food. Pick Pixie tangerines. Repeat.

This new private island resort in the Seychelles has villas with private pools, candlelit dinners, and wildlife watching.

These vacation rentals provide more than just dark skies—some even have private observatories.

Step into a real-life fairy tale in your own château, float down peaceful canals, and discover some of Europe’s wildest and most beautiful coastlines.

Breaching whales, a spectacular fjord, and picturesque villages await along the Whales and Wonders Trail.

On São Miguel, you could drive to the pools in one day or over a long weekend.

Unwind with self-care in the heart of Sonoma County’s Wine Country.

Street festivals, hiking, authentic food markets, and the best spots for snorkeling—plus where to stay