The Christmas holidays are behind us, so now is the best time to plan your first vacation of 2025. Discover the countries that have become top travel destinations in 2025

Where to go on vacation in 2025? One of the most famous travel publications LonelyPlanet presented the list of Best in Travel 2025, which includes 30 destinations divided into categories: countries, cities and regions.

Read on to find out which 10 countries were named the best for travel this year.

Cameroon

In 2025, Cameroon celebrates the 65th anniversary of its independence and draws attention to the extraordinary beauty of African countries.

The pristine beaches of Kribi offer a fantastic vacation that can easily compete with a vacation in Cancun. The cities of Douala and Yaoundé pulsate thanks to an eclectic soundtrack created from the dance rhythms of the rumba of Central Africa.

Lithuania

Experts predict that the 2025 tourism year will be held under the twin slogans of “conservation” and “sustainability,” and Lithuania and its capital, Vilnius, fit these terms perfectly. This is the best time to explore the protected forests, lakes, and sand dunes along the Baltic Sea in Lithuania, and also to end your vacation in the city, which was named the European Green Capital 2025, as green spaces occupy 61% of Vilnius’ area. There are also many attractions here, such as the recently restored Sapieha Palace.

Fiji

A vacation in Fiji is an unforgettable experience, as this archipelago of 330 islands, surrounded by 1.3 million square miles of blue waters, has 460 protected marine areas full of underwater life. Protecting this delicate and fragile ecosystem, its heritage and natural resources is the focus of a new initiative that encourages conservation through activities such as coral and mangrove planting.

Laos

A journey on the newly launched Laos International Railway, connecting the tranquil mountain plains with the bustling southwestern province of Yunnan in China, should definitely be on your 2025 bucket list. Now, travelers have an affordable, efficient and environmentally friendly way to explore some of the best, yet relatively unknown, cultural and natural wonders and ancient cities. It is one of the most peaceful parts of Asia, where foreign tourists are rarely seen.

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan is a fascinating destination for travelers looking for an unspoiled adventure filled with natural beauty, history and culture.

Hikers will be amazed by the numerous trails in the Sayram-Ugam National Park, where there are no tourists. Visit Shymkent, known for some of the best food in the country, or see Almaty, the old capital of Kazakhstan.

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Paraguay

In the heart of South America, sparsely populated Paraguay is teeming with diverse life and has a laid-back, welcoming atmosphere. There’s plenty to see here: visit the thorny Chaco Forest (where jaguars and giant anteaters roam) or venture to picturesque pueblos and plunging waterfalls.

Be sure to enjoy the eclectic architecture of the charming capital, Asuncion.

Trinidad and Tobago

The culinary scene of this two-island Caribbean nation is a mix of flavors, with African, East Asian, French, Spanish, English, Dutch, Chinese and indigenous influences.

However, the main festival that everyone in Trinidad and Tobago should see is Carnival, a month-long extravaganza that includes stilt-walking competitions, stick fights and calypso shows, culminating in colorful costume parades, which will take place on March 3 and 4, 2025.

Vanuatu

Vanuatu, a virtually untouched island, is visited by fewer than 45,000 tourists a year. It is a place steeped in jungle, surrounded by deserted beaches, dotted with volcanoes and crisscrossed by scenic trails. But the best reason to travel here is to experience the rich heritage and diverse culture of the Ni-Vanuatu (the Melanesian people of Vanuatu, also known as the Ni-Van).

Slovakia

Now is the best time to visit Slovakia, as the country focuses on adventure, nature, ecotourism and numerous restoration projects in the capital and beyond. Explore the cultural wealth and history of Bratislava, stroll through beech forests and wildflower meadows cascading down the slopes of the Carpathians, or hop aboard the Tatra Electric Railway.

Armenia

Armenia remains relatively unexplored in terms of mass tourism. So 2025 is the time to visit the country before everyone else realizes what treasures it hides.

See the South Caucasus, stunning monasteries, the new Armenian National Trail or simply taste a glass of Areni Noir in a vineyard - Armenia's winemaking is second to none in the world.

The world is full of interesting and fantastic places, so choose a destination and go on the most fantastic journey in 2025.

Let's remind you! From January 1, 2025, new requirements for tourists came into effect in many countries of the world. We have already told you which countries have simplified the rules, which countries have become more difficult to travel to, and where the new requirements are still at the approval stage.

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