Where to travel to in 2025? Lonely Planet has just the right guide for you

That brilliant bastion of all things travel-related, Lonely Planet, has unveiled its top destinations to visit next year with the release of Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2025.
Featured are 30 must-visit destinations from around the globe, plus the guide features lists on Top 10 Cities, Regions and Emerging Travel Trends.
A key Australian hotspot has made the guide, including Launceston and the Tamar Valley in Tasmania. This amazing area boasts some truly beautiful landmarks and things-to-do including a visit to the craggy Cataract Gorge, and to impressive wineries, markets, and restaurants for fine dining.

The glorious Tamar Valley in Tasmania.
Adds Chris Zeiher, Lonely Planet’s Senior Director of Marketing, “This region is one of Australia’s most blessed with a distinct mix of stunning natural attractions and some of the best wineries and restaurants. [Tamar Valley] also offers travelers an array of amazing outdoor experiences, from mountain biking to skiing, camping and trekking in the famous Ben Lomond National Park.”

Germany’s Bavaria boasts beautiful landscapes and some very interesting architecture.
As always, Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2025 unearths some lesser-known gems like Genoa in Italy, Switzerland’s Valais region, England’s East Anglia, Bravaria in Germany, the US’s Mt Hood and the Columbia River Gorge, and Australia’s tropical neighbours, the gorgeous archipelagos of Vanuatu and Fiji.

Mt Hood and the Columbia River Gorge, USA.
Watch this space for more brilliant books from the Lonely Planet stable, out later this year.
Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2025 makes a great gift for the traveler in your life. $32.99 RRP AU, $34.99 NZ. Visit shop.lonelyplanet.com.
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Featured are 30 must-visit destinations from around the globe, plus the guide features lists on Top 10 Cities, Regions and Emerging Travel Trends.

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