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Lonely Planet announces Best in Travel 2027 destinations
Lonely Planet has released its ‘Best in Travel 2027’ list, featuring 50 top destinations and experiences selected by a global community of travel experts. The selection highlights a growing trend toward ‘slow travel,’ emphasizing authentic local experiences and less crowded alternatives to major tourist hubs.
Global highlights include Dunedini and Waitaki in New Zealand, Fulidhoo in the Maldives, and Quebec in Canada. In Asia, the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway in India and Chengdu, China, were noted for their unique cultural atmospheres. Other notable mentions include Montserrat in the Caribbean and various national parks in Kenya.
In Europe, the list encourages travelers to explore beyond traditional hotspots. Recommendations include the Veneto region in Italy—specifically the Dolomites, Lake Garda, Verona, and Padua—as well as Šibenik in Croatia, León in Spain, and Dessau in Germany for its Bauhaus heritage. In Sweden, the coastal towns of Skanör and Falsterbo are suggested for those seeking cooler, calmer summer retreats.
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Aeolian Islands · Granada · Lonely Planet · Nitya Chambers · Red Centre · The Tweed · Valle de Guadalupe · Veneto
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Tweed region in New South Wales is named a top 25 destination. karryon.com.au
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway is named a top 25 travel experience. www.news18.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Lonely Planet released its Best in Travel 2027 list featuring 25 destinations and 25 experiences. karryon.com.au · traveltalkmedia.com.au · www.news18.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Gujarat is named a top 25 destination. www.news18.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Red Centre arts scene is named a top 25 experience. karryon.com.au · traveltalkmedia.com.au