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Looking for travel inspiration for your trips in 2024?
While the most popular destinations around the world are popular for a reason, it can be refreshing to travel somewhere off the beaten path.
Some of these underrated destinations can be a bit more challenging, but the reward is worth it.
Others on this list simply don’t get the recognition they deserve when compared to the most popular travel destinations.
Here are the most underrated destinations for 2024 that you can add to your bucket list ASAP.
1. Poland
One of the most underrated places to travel in Europe is Poland.
This Eastern European gem is growing in popularity, but is still overshadowed by the increasingly popular countries and doesn’t reach the level of many European itineraries.
However, Poland should definitely be on your travel list.
I visited for the first time last December and was blown away by how beautiful Poland was (especially around the holidays, when the cities are transformed with lights, decorations and festive Christmas markets!)
There is so much to discover in Poland, with countless charming cities such as Krakow, Wroclaw and Gdansk. Poland is also incredibly affordable and extremely safe.
2. El Salvador
As a very small country, El Salvador often lags behind the other power players in Central America, such as Costa Rica and Guatemala.
But you really shouldn’t miss El Salvador.
The country has worked hard to become a safe, beautiful and welcoming destination for travelers.
From the great surfing beaches of the Pacific coast to the country’s natural wonders like Coatepeque Lake and Santa Ana Volcano, El Salvador is worth a trip in 2024.
The small size also makes it perfect for a weekend away.
3. Georgia
The country of Georgia is once again one of the most underrated travel destinations to visit this year.
Although it flies under the radar for most travelers, it’s only a matter of time before this Caucasus country explodes in popularity.
Georgia has a cool capital, Tbilisi, and lots of amazing natural beauty.
And it’s an emerging destination for wine tourism, where you can tour vineyards and enjoy local wine at extremely affordable prices.
4. Sri Lanka
Next, Sri Lanka is an underrated destination to add to your travel bucket list.
Although the small country recently set a new tourism record (with more than 150,000 annual visitors), it is still well off the radar for most travelers.
This small Asian island nation in the Indian Ocean is known for packing a wide range of sights, attractions and landscapes into a relatively small area.
5. Montenegro
If you’re looking for a less crowded and cheaper alternative to Greece or Croatia this summer, look no further than Montenegro.
Although this small Balkan country has a healthy tourism industry dominated by European travelers, American tourists have yet to discover it.
This means fewer crowds (especially if you travel in the shoulder season of May or late September) and lower prices, along with beautiful beaches, historic towns and great national parks.
6. Bolivia
This landlocked South American country is often overshadowed by its neighbor, tourism powerhouse Peru.
But it is definitely worth visiting this beautiful country in 2024.
I visited Bolivia in 2023 and was surprised and amazed at how much I enjoyed my time there.
This is the ultimate destination for adventure junkies, with bucket list experiences like cycling the infamous Death Road, off-roading the Uyuni Salt Flats, exploring the Witches Market in La Paz and more.
7. Cyprus
Finally, Cyprus is one of the most underrated destinations for travelers.
Geographically located in the Middle East, but part of the EU and culturally more European, Cyprus is a small island in the Mediterranean Sea that is currently popular.
Although Cyprus is slowly growing in popularity as more travelers discover the country’s beautiful beaches and warmer weather all year round, Cyprus still remains an underrated destination.
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