Lonely Planet names the top 30 destinations to visit in 2025 – and they might not be where you expect - Next year’s hot picks include Toulouse, Cameroon – and East Anglia

Grab your passport and your sunscreen, Lonely Planet has just revealed its 30 must-visit destinations for 2025 as well as a brand-new rundown of top 10 travel trends.

This marks the 15th edition of Lonely Planet’s “Best in Travel” hotlist, featuring 30 trending destinations that span regions, countries, and cities, making them the must-visit spots for the upcoming year.

Today, Lonely Planet, the global travel authority, reveals its top destinations to visit next year with the release of Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2025. The hotlist of trending destinations, which is also available in a best-selling book,

According to Lonely Planet, Bavaria is among the ten best travel regions for the coming year. In the new book Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2025, the southern German state is presented in the “Top 10 Regions” category alongside canton Valais in Switzerland, Terai in Nepal, and the East Anglia region in eastern England as a must-visit destination.

Armenia, nestled in the Caucasus region, is a land of captivating landscapes, rich history, and warm hospitality

We all love Edmonton in our own way, though it’s usually tempered with the feeling that the rest of the world doesn’t take notice. But the city could see an influx of global travellers after noted travel guide Lonely Planet named Edmonton one of the 30 best destinations for 2025 .

The region - which promises "traditional England without the typical touristy attractions" - rubs shoulders with highlights from Panama, Jordan and Nepal. | ITV News Anglia

An Oregon standby has been included in Lonely Planet's updated list of the best places for travel in 2025, highlighting the region's diverse terrain, rich Indigenous traditions, and outdoor activities.

There are a million incredible places to go in the world, from the jungles of Southeast Asia to the cobblestoned streets of Western Europe. You could travel to a new city every week for the rest of your life and still see only a fraction of what planet earth has to offer.