If you’ve been putting international travel off, the new year is a great time to get back out into the world.
In 2023 there will be big openings, major cultural events, and new airline routes to inspire international travel. martin-dm/Getty Images
Many of the the last countries to open their borders amid the pandemic such as Japan, Thailand, and Bhutan, have done so at last, meaning travelers can put those passports to good use all around the world.
And booking data shows travelers are doing just that; travel insurance marketplace Squaremouth reported that nearly 90 percent of insured travel was for international destinations, marking the first time since COVID-19 that international travel matched pre-pandemic levels, per its data. Though, there’s plenty to see at home in the US, too.
As more travelers take vacations, ongoing trends of wellness-focused travel and extended-stay travel as a function of continuing remote work are expected to continue to drive those booking decisions.
As a travel writer, I stay on top of industry trends and newsworthy events happening at destinations all over the world. And as a frequent traveler — with a particular affinity for stamping up my passport — I have my own personal favorite locations and dream destinations that make compelling reasons to board planes in the coming year.
In 2023 we’ll see a slate of big cultural happenings and events, from the new International African American Museum that will open domestically to the expected arrival of the Grand Egyptian Museum right next to the pyramids.
With these references as inspiration, I put together recommendations for the best places to travel to around the world in 2023, no matter your style or budget.
23 of the best places to travel to around the world in 2023
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