It’s one of my favorite times of year as a travel writer: the season of travel roundups and reports.
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Priceline recently dropped its latest ‘Where to Next’ report, which dives deep into travel trends to forecast what jet-setters will be up to next year. The report also includes recommendations on where to go beyond the usual spiel of popular destinations, inspiring travelers to forge their own path.
The report includes suggestions based on Priceline data, which looks at the types of places and experiences that travelers have sought out in the last year. I’ll dive deeper into the report over the next month—for now, I’m covering Priceline’s Top 10 Next-Level Destinations.
This list is based on trending searches made on Priceline between July 2024 and June of this year.
Think you can guess which destinations Priceline travelers have set their eyes on, and why? Let’s dive in.
Top 10 Next-Level Travel Destinations from Priceline’s latest annual report
If you want to get off the beaten path and venture into more intrepid territory, get inspired with these travel destinations.
- Düsseldorf, Germany: Go for culture and atmosphere, including art galleries and chic boutiques set on riverside promenades.
- Rio Grande, Puerto Rico: Get into nature in Rio Grande’s lush rainforests and mangrove-laden waterways.
- Queretaro, Mexico: Head to the Mexican highlands for a taste of colonial architecture and festive culture.
- Williamsburg, Michigan: Soak up the best of Leelanau Peninsula along Michigan’s lakeshores.
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Experience a hyper-modern city with bustling night markets and flavors you haven’t tasted before.
- Greenville, South Carolina: Visit to get a feel for one of the US’s trendiest new foodie spots while staying close to nature.
- Hanoi, Vietnam: Immerse yourself in Vietnamese city living with a dose of French colonial architecture.
- McCall, Idaho: Disappear amid alpine-like peaks and valleys filled with wildflowers.
- Antwerp, Belgium: Get a feel for one of Europe’s most unique cities, home to edgy street fashion and medieval historic sites alike.
- St. Helena, California: Delve into the heart of Napa Valley while you sample some of the US’s most delicious wines.
