Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2023

This annual list ranks the top 10 must-visit countries, cities and regions for 2023. Drawing on the knowledge and passion of Lonely Planet's staff, authors and online community, we present a year's worth of inspiration to take you out of the ordinary and into the unforgettable.

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This annual list ranks the hottest, must-visit countries, regions, cities and best value destinations for 2023. Drawing on the knowledge and passion of Lonely Planet's staff, authors and online community, we present a year's worth of inspiration to take you out of the ordinary and into the unforgettable.

As self-confessed travel geeks, we regularly ask ourselves: where are the best places in the world to visit right now? It's a very hotly contested topic at Lonely Planet and generates more discussion than any other. Best in Travel is our definitive answer.

Inside Best in Travel 2023 you will discover:



Lonely Planet’s top 10 countries, cities and regions to visit in 2023
Inspiration and guidance for every destination to help travellers make it happen
Expert advice on how to protect the areas you visit on your travels

About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. 

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