The city of Genoa, capital of the Liguria region in northern Italy, Italy, is the only destination in the European country to make it onto the “Best in Travel 2025” list by Lonely Planet – a publisher specializing in tourist guides –, which brought together the 30 best travel experiences for next year.
Considered by many to be the “Lady of the Sea”, the town has been described as a “treasured secret” and “with superlative culinary skills, a stunning coastline and a well-deserved reputation as one of Italy’s most historically and culturally vibrant cities”.
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“Best in Travel brings together the best destinations to inspire travelers to explore the world more consciously and expand the spectrum of possible destinations to discover in the near future, whether they are exotic places or those closer to home, such as Genoa, a city that knows how to blend history and innovation, ideal for those travelers looking for an authentic and meaningful experience”, announced Angelo Pittro, director of Lonely Planet Italy.
According to the publisher, which has been publishing its travel guides for 50 years and has already been translated into 11 languages, Genoa seduces “with its historical charm, its delicious cuisine and the electric future that is arriving with new sustainable means of transport”.
The list also includes other destinations to visit in 2025, such as Cameroon, which received the most votes for its “pristine beaches, little-visited national parks and exciting urban nightlife”; Lithuania, Fiji, Laos, Kazakhstan, Paraguay, Trinidad and Tobago, Vanuatu, Slovakia and Armenia.
Among the cities, in addition to the capital of Liguria, are Toulouse, in the south of France, the most voted for its “rapidly expanding art scene and walks along the Garonne”, followed by the Indian Puducherry, the Bulgarian Bansko, the Thai Chiang Mai, Pittsburgh in the United States, as well as the Japanese Osaka, the Spanish Palma, the Canadian Edmonton and the Brazilian Curitiba.
In addition to the destination guide, "Best in Travel 2025" also recommends "what to do" in the chapter dedicated to trends that inspire travel, such as music, bird watching, extraordinary markets, shows, less crowding in the park, local flavors, and adventures among the trees.
Each destination was chosen for its “wow factor,” unique cultural experiences, and its commitment to sustainability, community, and diversity.
According to Nitya Chambers, senior vice president and chief content officer at Lonely Planet, “The guide is a celebration of the world in all its beauty and diversity.” “We are proud to share with our readers the extraordinary destinations and experiences we discover on the ground,” she concluded.HANDLE)
