Popular destinations now
How is this list made?
Each month we read a small set of approved public travel sources. A place only appears when at least two independent organisations mention it. The score reflects those public signals, it is not an official or universal ranking.
- Trending now
Kyoto
Japan · Asia
More than a thousand temples and shrines, machiya townhouses and clearly marked seasons.
- Trending now
Mexico City
Mexico · North America
Pre-Hispanic sites, mural-covered walls and one of the world's deepest food cultures.
- Seasonal pick
Andalusia (Seville, Granada, Cordoba)
Spain · Europe
Moorish palaces, patio courtyards and flamenco across three connected cities.
- Seasonal pick
Cape Town
South Africa · Africa
Table Mountain above the city, penguins on the beach and winelands an hour inland.
- Seasonal pick
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil · South America
Beaches between granite peaks, samba in Lapa and the largest carnival on earth.
- Seasonal pick
Patagonia (Torres del Paine & El Chalten)
Chile · South America
Granite towers, glaciers and wind-scoured trails across the Chilean and Argentine south.
- Trending now
Marrakech
Morocco · Africa
Riad courtyards, souk alleys and the Atlas mountains on the horizon.
- Trending now
Lofoten Islands
Norway · Europe
Granite peaks rising straight from the sea, red fishing cabins and midnight sun above the Arctic Circle.
- Trending now
Serengeti & Ngorongoro
Tanzania · Africa
Open plains with the great migration, and a caldera holding wildlife year-round.
- Seasonal pick
Queenstown & Fiordland
New Zealand · Oceania
Lake and mountain scenery with fiords, great walks and adventure sports in one corner.
- Rising
Puglia
Italy · Europe
Whitewashed hill towns, trulli cones and two coastlines of clear water.
- Seasonal pick
Great Barrier Reef & Queensland Coast
Australia · Oceania
Coral reef, rainforest and island beaches along tropical north Queensland.
- Rising
Madeira
Portugal · Europe
Levada paths through laurel forest, volcanic swimming pools and a growing year-round trail scene.
- Rising
Hanoi
Vietnam · Asia
French-era streets, lake-side mornings and some of the best street food in Southeast Asia.
- Rising
Oaxaca
Mexico · North America
Market cooking, mezcal villages and Zapotec ruins in a walkable colonial centre.
- Rising
Slovenia (Ljubljana & Julian Alps)
Slovenia · Europe
A walkable green capital within an hour of alpine lakes and gorges.
- Rising
Faroe Islands
Faroe Islands · Europe
Eighteen North Atlantic islands of sea cliffs, grass-roofed churches and fast-moving weather.
- Rising
Jordan (Petra & Wadi Rum)
Jordan · Asia
A rock-cut city, desert camps under sandstone towers and the Dead Sea within a day's drive.
- Rising
Azores (Sao Miguel)
Portugal · Europe
Crater lakes, hot springs and whale watching in the mid-Atlantic.
- Seasonal pick
Val Thorens
France · Europe
Europe's highest ski resort, car-light and snow-sure inside the vast Trois Vallees.
- Rising
Georgia (Tbilisi & Kazbegi)
Georgia · Asia
Sulphur baths and wine bars in Tbilisi, with Caucasus peaks three hours up the road.
Frequently asked questions
What makes a destination 'popular now'?
It has to be mentioned this month by at least two independent public travel sources, such as tourism boards, editorial outlets or heritage bodies, and pass our reliability checks.
Does 'popular' mean the best?
No. It reflects public interest and mentions right now. Established favourites live on the main Destinations page.
When is this list refreshed?
Every month, after the scheduled scan of approved sources.
Can I book a stay from here?
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