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If you’re not planning a winter vacation this year, chances are you’ll be spending long, dark evenings researching 2024 travel plans.
Planning a trip can sometimes be just as exciting as taking the trip itself, the only real problem is choosing where to go.
For those looking for inspiration, online travel guide Travel Lemming has just published its annual list best places to travel in 2024 as chosen by the team of editorial experts.
Although the full list contains no fewer than 50 different destinations, the top six alone are more than enough to get your travel inspiration flowing.
There they are:
1. Yucatan, Mexico
That had to be a bit like that, right? The Mexican state of Yucatán has long been a favorite among American travelers and it looks like it will remain that way next year.
From beautiful seaside resorts like Sisal and Chicxulub Puerto to the mysterious and beautiful Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza and Uxmal, Yucatán has something for everyone.
The colorful, cobbled streets of Merida are a great place to base yourself while you explore this beautiful place.
And the whole region is about to become easier to visit thanks to new flights direct from the United States to the brand new Tulum International Airport in neighboring Quintana Roo state, as well as the introduction of the Mayan Train that will connect them.
2. Gizo, Solomon Islands
This location is for those who really like to get away from it all during their trip.
Gizo is a small town on the island of Ghizo in the Western Province of the Solomon Islands.
This island paradise offers a beautiful place to relax and unwind and is relatively easily accessible considering its remote location. You can fly to a small airstrip on Nusa Tupe Island and from there take a short boat ride to Gizo.
Gizo also offers unparalleled bird and wildlife watching, fantastic diving and several World War II machine wrecks to visit up close.
3. Stavanger, Norway
This picturesque and history-rich Norwegian city is a fun and vibrant place to spend a few days and take in the best of the country’s culture.
In Stavanger, a university city and one of the epicenters of Norway’s oil industry, you will find a wealth of high-quality restaurants serving seafood delicacies, as well as a fascinating history.
The Gamle Stavanger part of the city is one of the most photogenic with a criss-cross of typical Norwegian wooden houses, while in the south you can relax on the secluded Sola Beach.
One of the real highlights of Stavanger is the nearby Preikestolen (pulpit rock), a huge, dramatic rock face that juts out over the Lysefjord.
It offers incredible views and was even used as a filming location in the movie ‘Mission: Impossible – Fallout’.
4. Antigua, Guatemala
If colorful colonial towns full of charm and history are your thing, but you fancy a change from Mexico, Antigua, Guatemala might be for you.
This city was founded in the 16th century and was once the capital of Spanish colonial Central America.
Today the city is a hub for backpackers and combines beautiful historic sights such as the San Francisco Church with a vibrant nightlife and great street food scene.
5. Memphis, Tenn
Memphis is a city that really knows how to give you a good time.
As the self-proclaimed home of blues, soul, and rock ‘n’ roll, you can find live music in bars on almost every street corner – it’s also home to the famous Beale Street, Blues Hall of Fame, Stax Museum of American Soul Music, and Sun studio.
The other most important thing to do in Memphis, besides enjoying live music, is eating barbecue food.
The city is known for this cuisine and whether it’s pulled pork, ribs or a barbecue bologna sandwich, the food here makes the city smell and taste as good as it sounds.
6. Phú Quoc, Vietnam
Nicknamed ‘Pearl Island’, this idyllic Southeast Asian gem in Vietnam is the perfect place to enjoy all the good this region has to offer.
It has a beautiful coastline of more than 150 kilometers with white sandy beaches and turquoise seas, and thanks to its tropical climate it remains warm and sunny for most of the year.
What’s unique about Phú Quoc is that it is famous for its fish sauce, and there is even a factory you can tour to see how the sauce is made.
Once you do that, you can enjoy how great the food tastes in a floating restaurant off the coast.
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