The world's top places to visit in 2024

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The holiday season brings with it thoughts of travel, a Christmas vacation perhaps, or somewhere memorable to chime in the New Year. But where in the world are the coolest, hotly-tipped places to visit in 2024?

 

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Germany -

The 2024 UEFA European Football Championship will be hosted in Germany this summer, between June and July. Berlin, Cologne, Munich, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Dortmund, Leipzig, Gelsenkirchen, Stuttgart, and Düsseldorf are not only soccer venue cities, but world-class tourist destinations in their own right.

 

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Munich -

Munich, for example, exudes Bavarian flavor and thrills the visitor with an appetizing mix of distinguished landmarks, engaging museums, and a countryside overlooked by the Alps.

 

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Cologne -

Alternatively, anyone staying in Cologne has the city's stunning medieval cathedral to explore between fixtures. This is the tallest twin-spired church in the world, and it's more than deserving of its UNESCO World Heritage Site status. So besides Germany, where else in the world is worth visiting in 2024?

 

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Ålborg, Denmark -

For a memorable cultural immersion, why not explore Ålborg? This is Denmark's northern architecture hot spot, renowned for a collection of half-timbered 17th-century merchant's mansions and an attractively refurbished waterfront.

 

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Cartagena, Colombia -

Equally rewarding is the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Cartagena. Located on Colombia's Caribbean coast, must-see tourist attractions include the late 16th-century church and cloister of San Pedro Claver and the eerie Palace of the Inquisition.

 

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Southeast Asia by train -

Looking to explore Southeast Asia in style? Well, the good news is that, in April 2024, the Eastern & Oriental Express luxury passenger train will once again be offering travelers a range of themed excursions, for example the Essence of Malaysia journey from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur.

 

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Métis Crossing, Canada -

Métis Crossing is Alberta's first major Métis cultural interpretive destination. It's one of Canada's most compelling Indigenous tourism projects, with various themed attractions and displays taking place year round depending on the season.

 

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Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park, USA -

Ocmulgee is a prehistoric Indian site boasting more than 12,000 years of continuous human habitation. It's named for the burial mounds people constructed to bury their elite. Presently managed as a national historical park, Ocmulgee is set to become the first national park in Georgia and the first in the US to be co-managed by a nation, the Muscogee.

 

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Rajasthan, India -

The northwestern state of Rajasthan has long been a destination of choice for those visiting India. Jaipur, a World Heritage Site, and Jodhpur (pictured) challenge the senses with their wealth of historic buildings and vibrant character. In 2024, Jaipur especially is readying the inauguration of several new hotels.

 

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Mustang, Nepal -

Believe it or not, Nepal's remote Mustang district only opened to outsiders in 1992. Today, a select collection of stunning hotel properties cater to the more discerning traveler, visitors who, while appreciating a touch of luxury, still want to trek the surrounding mountains or discover the countryside on horseback.

 

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Tallinn, Estonia -

Tallin is often included on "best of" lists, and for good reason. Next year, the Estonian capital is Europe's Capital of Culture for 2024. UNESCO long ago declared its walled Old Town a World Heritage Site for showcasing some of the best-preserved examples of medieval architecture found anywhere.

 

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Warsaw, Poland -

Warsaw melds an attractive historical hub with a contemporary cityscape marked by steel and glass skyscrapers and Stalinist towers. The big news in 2024 is that the Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw will open in new premises as a feature of the city's funky arts district.

 

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Austrian countryside -

The Austrian countryside is being lauded as one of 2024's premier destinations for food and drink, regions such as Styria and Burgenland, home to Lake Neusiedl (pictured)—another wonderful UNESCO World Heritage Site. Both these regions enjoy a rich history of winemaking, reason enough to head off into the interior.

 

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Mérida, Mexico -

Mérida, the vibrant capital of the Mexican state of Yucatán, has a rich Mayan and colonial heritage. A former American Capital of Culture, the city contrasts this historic canvas with a wealth of designer boutique hotels and noted culinary hotspots.

 

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Sonoma County, USA -

California's Sonoma County may not be as instantly recognized as Napa, but at twice the size of its celebrity-soaked neighbor there's plenty to see and do. Connoisseurs come for the wine, but the region is also known for its glamping, spa resorts, and some truly appetizing restaurants.

 

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Bangkok, Thailand -

For those seeking big city excitement, Bangkok is hard to beat. The city's nightlife is notoriously heady, but Bangkok is also becoming known as a center of wellness and as an "emerging self-care" destination, according to luxury travel network Virtuoso.

 

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Cleveland, USA -

On April 8, 2024, at 3:13 pm, Cleveland will be in the path of totality for the solar eclipse. If you need any other reason to visit the largest city on Lake Erie, check out among other attractions the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Cleveland Museum of Art, and Karamu House, the oldest African-American theater in the nation, established in 1915.

 

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Fort Worth, USA -

Looking for a memorable Western experience? Things like stock shows, cattle drives, and bull riding? Then head over to Fort Worth, Texas. And here's a tip: the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame will host a 2024 exhibit honoring the Mexican female horseback riding tradition of escaramuza charra. Saddle up, ladies!

 

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I don’t feel like visiting anywhere nowadays.