Making Travel Plans in 2023? Top Spots That Must Be On Your List

The New Year has just arrived, and the world has opened up again. And what better way to celebrate the brand new year than exploring new places? While the exercise of curating an ideal list of the best places to travel is full of excitement and daunting, we hope to bring you experiences and inspiring places that will give you something to start with. We firmly believe you would love visiting these places, ticking them off your bucket list, and gathering amazing experiences over the next 12 months. You must begin your travels on a positive note with a motto, “I haven’t been everywhere, but it's on my list’

1. New Zealand. The Land of Kiwis

Nestled in the South Pacific Ocean, New Zealand is a beautiful island nation known for its scenic treasures. From stunning lakes to lofty mountains, the destination offers scenic treasures in its every nook and corner.

Why Visit New Zealand? For cultural, adventurous, and sporting reasons

Places to Visit in New Zealand. Tongariro National Park, Bay of Islands, Napier, Auckland, Coromandel Peninsula, Fiordland National Park, Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers

2. Alexandria. The Colonial Town

Known for its wineries, Alexandria in Virginia is a beautiful colonial town. Its cobblestone streets, 200 years of history, and a range of scenic and cultural attractions make it one of the must-visit new destinations in 2023. 

Why Visit Alexandria? For cultural legacy, scenic beauty, and wineries reasons

Places to Visit in Alexandria. Torpedo Factory Art Center, The George Washington Masonic National Memorial, Carlyle House Historic Park, Lighthouse of Alexandria, Wineries

3. Antalya. The Pearl of the Mediterranean and the Turkish Riviera

Peppered with some of the most ancient sites in the world, Antalya in Turkey also gained popularity for its luxurious beach resorts. Explore the pocket-friendly city and soak in its irresistible beauty still retained in its ancient sites and ruins. 

Why Visit Antalya? For the best beaches, fascinating history, budget destination reasons

Places to Visit in Antalya. Duden Waterfalls, Antalya Archeology Museum, Yivliminare Mosque, Old City Marina, Beaches

4. Egypt. The Motherland of the World 

You will surely enjoy your trip to Egypt, a splendid destination peppered with magnificent monuments. The mighty Nile River passing through the country, huge delta, and mysterious desert will leave you speechless. 

Why Visit Egypt? For majestic monuments, camel trekking, hot-air ballooning, cruising down the River Nile reasons

Places to Visit in Egypt. Valley of the Kings, Karnak, Abu Simbel Temples, Great Sphinx of Giza, Luxor Temple

5. Nevada. The Sierra Nevada

A mecca for pleasure-seekers, Nevada is dotted with craggy mountains, a high desert, deep valleys, and scenic byways. It is undoubtedly a land of contrasts and contradictions. 

Why Visit Nevada? For exploring museums, enjoying the nightlife, soaking in scenic splendours

Places to Visit in Nevada. Las Vegas Strip, Hoover Dam, Lake Tahoe, Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Valley of Fire State Park, Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

6. Galilee. The Promised Land

Are you ready to go on the ‘Jesus Trail’? Plan a trip to the Holy Land and soak in its religious and historical significance manifested in beautiful monuments. This trip is surely going to leave you yearning for more!

Why Visit Galilee? For exploring the land of Jesus, floating in the Dead Sea, and camping in the Negev Garden reasons

Places to Visit in Galilee. Dead Sea, Jerusalem City Tour, Negev Desert Camping, nightlife in Tel Aviv, Vineyards tour

7. Havana. La Habana

The beautiful capital city of Cuba, Havana, is much more than washed-out walls, rustic facades, vibrantly colourful alleys, and smiling faces. It is a city that talks about its radical past without losing sight of the promising future. 

Why Visit Havana? For documenting rich history, culture, road-tripping, and of course, buying Cuban cigars

Places to Visit in Havana. Castillo De Los Tres Reyes Del Morro, National Capitol of Cuba, Plaza de la Catedral, Cuban Art Factory, Fusterlandia

8. Loire Valley. The Garden of France

Go back to the Renaissance era and soak in France's rich and eventful past! The fairytale version of France, Loire Valley, is peppered with beautiful chateaux, vast verdant spaces, magnificent art galleries, museums with amazing artefacts displaying artwork by renowned artists of yesteryears and more. 

Why Visit Loire Valley? For soaking in incredibly picturesque views, quaint bridges, Renaissance castles, spectacular chateaux reasons

Places to Visit in Loire Valley. Chateau de Chambord, Chateau de Chenonceau, Bourges,  Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Chartres, Azay-le-Rideau, Château de Cheverny 

9. Guatemala. The Land of the Eternal Spring

A prominent Latin-American city, Guatemala is fast grabbing the attention of globe-trotters interested in exploring new destinations. Bienvenidos culture lovers! Welcome to the land of a laidback city, steamy jungles, and ancient civilisations. Lose yourself in the Central American beauty, largely undiscovered and a mystery for all.

Why Visit Guatemala? For checking out ancient Mayan ruins, boating in Lake Atitlan, enjoying salubrious weather, savouring piquant food, hiking on active volcanoes

Places to Visit in Gautemala. Tikal National Park, Santa Catalina Arch, Semuc Champey Natural Monument, Lake Atitlan, ChocoMuseo, Auto Safari Chapin

10. Hanle. Beyond the Himalayas

Located in Ladakh, the high-altitude plateau of India, Hanle is a picturesque hamlet. Spend time gazing at the star-lit sky, exploring Hanle Monastery, and enjoying Astronomical tourism at its best. The destination is grabbing a lot of eyeballs as it is coming up as the first Dark Sky Reserve in the country. 

Why Visit Hanle? For soaking in the beauty of unique landscapes, visiting quaint hamlets, star-gazing, exploring wildlife sanctuaries

Places to Visit in Hanle. Hanle Monastery, Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary

Hope this list gives you the impetus to travel to some remote, less-travelled, unexplored destinations and introduce you to new places, attractions, culture, history, food, and more. Feel free to add more destinations to our list of new places to travel in 2023 that are creating buzz. Do let us know in the comment section below. 

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