What are the best places to visit in the world? Time magazine just revealed its annual World’s Greatest Places List, which highlights 100 amazing places around the globe—including hotels, cruises, restaurants, attractions, museums, parks and more.
“Time’s list of the World’s Greatest Places is unique for several reasons,” senior editor Emma Barker told me in an interview. “First, Time is a news magazine, and we look at these spots through that lens, searching for places pegged to news—like the reopening of tourism to Maui in the fall—or offering something new and exciting—like the first hybrid cruise ships, from Havila Voyages. Second, we have a global network of editors and contributors who pitch places local to them, and have local experience and expertise.”
In addition to soliciting nominations from its international network of correspondents and contributors, Time compiled the list through an application process.
The exhaustive list of 100 places is broken down into places to stay and places to visit, with an eye toward the new and the exciting—from sustainability initiatives to immersive cultural experiences. When it comes to destinations, the United States leads the count with 22 locations on the list. Italy comes in second, with four locations, including the Matterhorn Alpine Crossing, which crosses through Switzerland and Italy.
In compiling this year’s list, some big travel trends emerged, according to Barker. “We noticed a few trends in this year’s list: places with other-worldly art and design, like at China’s Aranya; active travel, like Natural Selection’s Guided Cycling Safari in Botswana; learning more deeply about the communities and areas we’re traveling to through science, environmentalism, and AI, like at Antarctica’s White Desert, Maui Cultural Lands in Hawaii and Kamba in Republic of the Congo; and learning more deeply about ourselves, like at New Mexico’s Modern Elder Academy,” she says.
Another trend: “We also saw a lot of low-impact glamping resorts, especially in more nature-based rural areas, and luxury train travel,” says Barker, whose personal favorite are the luxury train tours. “Belmond’s Eastern & Oriental Express, which runs through Malaysia, and the Diyarbakir Express through Turkey are two of the most notable.”
Here, I’ve got a preview of Time’s 100 greatest places, which are not ranked in any specific order. I’ve organized them by destination, followed by the cruise and train winners.
Oceania (5)
Sun Ranch – Coopers Shoot, Australia
Fashion designer Jamie Blakey and hotelier Julia Ashwood have transformed Sun Ranch, a former cattle ranch, into a “55-acre Eden where good taste is an art form,” says Time.
Wukalina Walk – Tasmania, Australia
“For more than 65,000 years, the palawa, or Tasmanian Aboriginal people, have called wukalina (Mount William National Park) and larapuna (Bay of Fires) in northeastern Tasmania home,” writes Time. “The best way to experience this remote region known for wallabies, wombats, and Tasmanian devils is on the Indigenous-owned and -operated wukalina Walk, a moderate hike of roughly 22 miles.”
WA EV Network – Western Australia
“With 98 stations of a new electric vehicle highway slated to be live by the end of the year—the majority live now—and spaced an average 100 miles apart, there’s even more reason to set your sights on the opposite coast for a more eco-friendly alternative,” writes Time. “Western Australia covers a third of the continent’s landmass; once complete, the WA EV Network’s 4,300 miles of roadway will connect the capital of Perth to Kununurra in the far north and to Eucla near the border of South Australia.”
Mount Cook Lakeside Retreat – Lake Pukaki, New Zealand
“At the Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat you can marvel at no less than a billion [stars], paired with pinot noir and charred venison,” writes Time.
Dive Tutukaka – Tutukaka, New Zealand
“Dive Tutukaka, the first in New Zealand to be named a PADI Adaptive Services Facility, brings adventurers of all levels (truly) to the waters of Poor Knights Island in the Marine Protected Area off New Zealand’s North Island with comprehensive services and infrastructure to meet the needs of divers with physical, psychological or mental challenges,” writes Time.
United States and Canada (22)
Montgomery Whitewater – Montgomery, Alabama
Fueled by a man-made, recirculating whitewater channel, Alabama’s Montgomery Whitewater park was designed by a former Olympian and world champion kayaker and Time says it’s “one of just three venues of its kind in the U.S.” and that it is on “a mission to make outdoor activities and healthy lifestyles accessible to everyone.”
Kantishna Roadhouse – Denali National Park, Alaska
Time calls the only Indigenous owned and operated lodge in Denali park a “stunning” spot.
Mine + Farm Inn – Guerneville, California
Sonoma County is famous for its vineyards. But Time’s authors say that Mine + Farm in the small town of Guerneville is going for “a different green” in the guest experience.
Agua Caliente Cultural Plaza – Palm Springs, California
“The long-awaited debut of the Agua Caliente Cultural Plaza in downtown Palm Springs last fall fits perfectly into the current Native American awakening, with unprecedented authentic representation across politics, pop culture and more,” says Time.
World Equestrian Center – Ocala, Florida
“In a state better known for its beaches, the World Equestrian Center draws visitors inland to Central Florida’s rolling horse countrye,” writes Time.
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens – Sarasota, Florida
According to Time, a recent expansion of the latter “has all eyes on this thriving oasis of banyan trees and mangroves, now set to become the world’s first net-positive-energy botanical complex thanks to the installation of a 57,000-square-foot solar array.”
Maui Cultural Lands – Lahaina, Hawaii
“Maui Cultural Lands, one of the longest-running indigenous-owned nonprofits in the Lahaina area, provides visitors hands-on ways to give back on their vacations,” according to the authors of the report.
The Manchester – Lexington, Kentucky
“The seven-story Manchester hotel is an homage to Lexington’s first bourbon distillery—opened on this very plot in 1865,” writes Time.
The Inn at Stonecliffe – Mackinac Island, Michigan
“Best of all, by staying at Stonecliffe, you’re helping others,” says Time’s authors. “The hotel is owned by the Pulte Family Charitable Foundation and 100% of net profits go toward charitable initiatives it supports around the globe.”
The Rabbit Hole – North Kansas City, Missouri
“Remember those childhood fantasies of stepping into the wondrous world of a favorite book? Now you can live them,” writes Time. “The immersive new children’s museum, The Rabbit hOle, opened this spring in a century-old warehouse.”
CPKC Stadium – Kansas City, Missouri
“The $120 million facility, which was erected through a joint venture including the women-owned construction firm Monarch Build, marks a milestone in the professionalization of women’s sports,” writes Time.
Fontainebleau – Las Vegas, Nevada
“The $3.7 billion dollar hotel, casino, and convention center ups the ante for opulence in Sin City,” writes Time.
Modern Elder Academy – Santa Fe, New Mexico
This longevity spot is a new concept from entrepreneur and author Chip Conley, who Time says is “on a mission to radically reframe the popular view on middle age, giving it the glowing appellation ‘midlife chrysalis.’”
Warren Street Hotel – New York City
“New York City has bounced back since its pandemic-related closures, and the proof is in the fresh crop of design-forward hotels that have opened in the last year,” writes Time. “Still, one new spot stands out from the rest: Warren Street Hotel. The latest boutique option from Firmdale, the team behind beloved Manhattan staples the Whitby and Crosby Street Hotel, opened earlier this year with bright and fanciful interiors by Kit Kemp Design Studio.”
Buffalo AKG – Buffalo, New York
“The reopening of the Buffalo AKG Art Museum (formerly the Albright-Knox Art Gallery) in the second largest city in New York state was 10 years and $230 million in the making,” writes Time. And what visitors see is amazing: “a jaw-dropping canopy formed from mirrors and glass.”
International African American Museum – Charleston, South Carolina
According to Time, the nation’s second largest African American museum connects “past and future on a more personal level” with genealogy services, oral histories, and more.
The Wayback – Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
Time says that this “modern, design-forward property” brings “a new sense of luxury” to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, a place that “has a reputation for cheesy motels with heart-shaped hot tubs and kitschy souvenir shops.”
Bowie House – Fort Worth, Texas
According to Time, “the luxury boutique hotel Bowie House, one of the latest additions to the Auberge Resorts Collection, pays homage to its local roots with Texas-sized charm.”
Under Canvas Lake Powell-Grand Staircase – Big Water, Utah
“Under Canvas’ Lake Powell-Grand Staircase, a collection of 50 safari-style tents set atop a shrub-studded canyon in southern Utah, became the world’s first official DarkSky-approved resort in August 2023,” writes Time.
Omni Homestead Resort – Warm Springs, Virginia
Time celebrates the $150 million property-wide renovation of America’s oldest resort: “Guests revel in the bygone days here, with formal dinners, horseback riding, a daily afternoon social hour in the Great Hall, and classic movie screenings, while also enjoying modern amenities like a game room, Virginia wine tastings, and skiing and ice skating in winter (the resort even has its own lift and ski slope).”
Snow Peak Long Beach Campfield – Long Beach Peninsula, Washington
“Founded by a mountaineer in Niigata, Japan and renowned for its chic, innovative designs, Snow Peak chose Long Beach, which is driveable from Portland, Oregon and Seattle, as the site of its first U.S. campground for its natural beauty and recreational opportunities including hiking, whale-watching, kayaking, and crabbing,” writes Time. “The studios are spare and unadorned, with a platform queen bed and an option for additional sleeping mats, and come furnished with Snow Peak tables, chairs and cookware for the kitchenette.”
Putep ‘t-awt – St. Lawrence Estuary, Quebec
Time celebrates The first land-based beluga observation site on the South Shore of the St. Lawrence River. “The project is the first phase of a larger initiative that will ultimately create a public park and cultural center on nearby property acquired by the Wolastoqiyik,” writes Time. “The site itself is considered sacred: Gros-Cacouna was long a gathering place and navigational aid along the route to Tadoussac, a First Nations trading post. When you see belugas passing in the waters below Putep ‘t-awt, you may feel moved by these lands, too”
Caribbean, Mexico, Central America (6)
Potlatch Club – the Bahamas
“Following seven years of intense restoration and expansion, The Potlatch Club was reborn in June under Loshusan and Febles’ tutelage, ushering in a new generation of luxury travelersa,” writes Time.
Silvestre Nosara – Nosara, Costa Rica
“Silvestre, which means ‘wild’ in Spanish, is transforming the hotel landscape in the area,” writes Time.
Silversands Beach House – Saint George, Grenada
“Architect Khaled Morgan positioned the panoramic two-bedroom suite and most of the Beach House’s guest rooms atop a cliff overlooking secluded Portici Beach; several cascade down the slope and five suites sit beachfront near the infinity pool,” writes Time.
Caiman House – Yupukari, Guyana
This wildlife research center and lodge sends proceeds to village, wildlife and cultural preservation projects. “Seeing the lodge’s black caiman research first-hand is what draws most visitors to this remote locale, however, and it’s a real thrill to venture out onto the river by boat at night to watch as researchers weigh, measure, sex, tag, and release the endemic (and often feisty) reptiles, which are most active after dark,” writes Time.
Boca de Agua – Bacalar, Mexico
Boca de Agua’s mission was to create a hospitality project that regenerates and preserves nature,” says Time. “The result, designed by renowned Mexican architect Frida Escobedo (winner of the 2024 Le Prix Charlotte Perriand), features 22 treehouse-style villas immersed in the jungle on the brilliantly blue Lagoon of Seven Colors. The suites and walkways float on pillars and are carefully built around the mangroves, minimizing ground impact.”
Olivia Foundation – Mexico City, Mexico
“Set in a neoclassical townhouse from the early 1900s, the Olivia Foundation draws on the private collection of a Mexico City-native couple,” writes Time.
South America (6)
Casa Lucia – Buenos Aires, Argentina
“Housed within the historic Edificio Mihanovich building in Buenos Aires’ fashionable Recoleta neighborhood, the new hotel Casa Lucia stands as a towering testament to Argentina’s talented creatives, both past and present, while simultaneously honoring its capital’s unique maritime history,” writes Time.
Iberá Provincial Reserve – Corrientes province, Argentina
“The largest protected area in Argentina is home to one of the most comprehensive rewilding projects on the planet and it’s paying off far beyond the borders of this 5,000-square-mile reserve,” writes Time.
Origem – Salvador, Brazil
“In the same building as their fine dining restaurant Origem, the chefs will open a research lab in the fall to catalog their methods and introduce visitors to Bahia cuisine,” writes Time, which says this will be like “a live gastronomic museum.”
Ruta de los Abastos – O’Higgins region, Chile
According to Time, this public initiative by Chile’s Foundation for Agricultural Innovation “works with small producers (vintners, apiculturists, and fishermen among them) between the Andean valleys and the Pacific Ocean to create sustainable foodie adventures.”
Yum Cha – Santiago, Chile
Yum Cha began as a pop-up in an apartment before moving into a renovated Providencia home, where local chef Nicolás Tapia offers 10-course tasting menus using teas from around the world. “A minimalist tea house paired with an adventurous 20-seat restaurant might seem like an odd fit for Santiago until you realize that Chile is a country with a history of high tea consumption,” writes Time.
Sinchi Wayra – Yasuni National Park, Ecuador
In northeastern Ecuador, the rainforest between the Napo and Curaray rivers is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve—but it’s under threat from oil companies buying land from indigenous groups. That’s part of the reason why Edwin Gualinga Senior (former president of the local Sani community at Rio Napo) and his family opened the rustic Sinchi Wayra ecolodge. “By booking a trip here, travelers directly support the community: a portion of the proceeds from the lodge go toward fair wages for the staff, local school and infrastructure projects, and guide training,” writes Time.
Europe (27)
Höfe Trail – Osttirol, Austria
The Höfe Trail (Farms Trail) leads through the mountain and pastoral landscapes of Austria’s Osttirol—and according to Time, it’s the country’s “first long-distance hiking trail for families who want to actively participate in the life of mountain farmers.”
Melesin Distillery – Leskovik, Albania
According to Time, this combo hotel, restaurant and distillery is “part of an effort to set the bar for Made in Albania spirits and put this overlooked region back on the map.”
Bar Magritte – Brussels, Belgium
Time celebrates this luxury hotel on the site of a 16th-century prison, which is home to “the world’s only bar venerating the Belgian surrealist René Magritte.” Guests have included Beyoncé and Angela Merkel.
Aviva Studios at Factory International – Manchester, England
This performing arts campus on the grounds of the former Granada Studios has plenty of star power—says Time—because it’s “the first cultural institution in the United Kingdom designed by the powerhouse architecture firm Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA), co-founded by Rem Koolhaas.”
Raffles London at the OWO – London, England
Time’s review called this London hotel a “new level of luxury” thanks to its “uniquely British brand of elegance.”
Le Grand Mazarin – Paris, France
Time calls this new hotel in Le Marais “a top-to-bottom showstopper” where guests are transported to architect and designer Martin Brudnizki’s “fanciful reception where a seafoam green pleated silk ceiling and tasseled wall sconces create an atmosphere of salon-like sophistication.”
La Maison Rabelais – Amboise, France
Time celebrates the “”newest chapter” of this “storied” French estate that used to be a boarding school, World War I infirmary and retirement home—it’s now a luxurious hotel.
Communal Kutaisi – Kutaisi, Georgia
A boutique hotel company opened this spot in the small city of Kutaisi, which Time calls “the unofficial cultural capital that is reclaiming its status as a hub for Georgia’s creatives and tastemakers.”
Reethaus – Berlin, Germany
Set in a field near Berlin’s Spree River, this music venue is “a modern temple with world-class sound technology,” according to Time and sits “at the heart of an evolving ‘campus’ called Flussbad, which in 2025 will expand to include a hotel and a clubhouse.”
Reverb by Hard Rock – Hamburg, Germany
A concrete German Army bunker in Hamburg has been converted into a cool hotel that Time’s review says has “with plans to strike a chord as resonant as its skyscraping neon electric Guitar Hotel in Hollywood, Florida.”
Highland Base – Kerlingarfjoll, Iceland
Time celebrates this “off-road adventure resort within a geothermal nature reserve at the frozen heart of Iceland’s mountain glacier.”
Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel – Amalfi, Italy
“The newly renovated Anantara Convento di Amalfi doesn’t merely reflect the local history—it’s carved from it. Set in a 13th-century Capuchin convent built into the cliffside, the 52-room boutique hotel is an elegant showpiece of the past enhanced for the present,” writes Time.
Cortina d’Ampezzo – the Dolomites, Italy
Time celebrates Cortina, a ski resort that “will co-host the 2026 Winter Games 70 years after its Olympic debut” and shares many ways to experience now.
Baths of Caracalla – Rome, Italy
“Opened in April, Lo Specchio (The Mirror), is a contemporary pool reflecting the majestic ruins of one of antiquity’s largest bath complexes,” writes Time.
De Durgerdam – Durgerdam, the Netherlands
In the former fishing village of Durgerdam, Time celebrates De Durgerdam, a “14-room lakefront boutique hotel [that] partly inhabits a restored 17th-century former fishermen’s inn.”
Iris – Hardangerfjord, Norway
“Housed inside the ellipsoid-shaped Salmon Eye structure—a floating art installation conceptualized by Eide Fjordbruk, considered the world’s first CarbonNeutral-certified salmon producer—Iris takes guests on a unique culinary quest,” says Time.
Kunstsilo – Kristiansand, Norway
“When it opened in May in the small coastal city of Kristiansand, Kunstsilo breathed new life into a deteriorating 1935 grain silo, and the Scandinavian art scene,” writes Time.
Vermelho Hotel – Melides, Portugal
Time celebrates famed shoemaker Christian Louboutin’s first hotel hotel where “every bedroom is unique and the interiors are an eclectic mashup of North African antiques, Portuguese azulejo tiles, ornate marquetry work, an intricately carved silver leaf bar area made in Sevilla, Spain, a glass-blown chandelier custom made in India and art by Louboutin’s friends.”
EDP Art Reef – Albufeira, Portugal
Time celebrates this “project from Portuguese street artist Vhils, a.k.a. Alexandre Farto, and a power plant on a path toward decarbonization.”
Via Transilvanica – Putna to Drobeta-Turnu Severin, Romania
“Active travelers curious to discover Romania’s primeval forests and its slow ecotourism should set their sights on the new long-distance Via Transilvanica, a trail crossing the country diagonally from Putna Monastery in Bukovina to Drobeta-Turnu Severin by the Danube,” writes Time.
100 Princes Street – Edinburgh, Scotland
“Designer Toni Tollman and team meticulously restored and styled the new 30-room boutique hotel to channel the spirit of the Scottish explorers who once gathered here, inviting guests on a journey of their own,” writes Time.
Dunas de Formentera, Spain
Formentera—the smallest of Spain’s Balearic islands—is what Time calls “the epitome of slow travel” and it’s home to Dunas de Formentera, a trendsetting new hotel on the island’s longest beach. “With interiors impeccably designed by the Palma-based Antonio Obrador studio, the hotel radiates Formentera’s bohemian aesthetic: natural wood, terracotta, ceramic latticing, muted shades of caramel and cream,” says Time.
Hornsgatan Slow Fashion District – Stockholm, Sweden
“Stockholm has long been the de facto fashion capital of Scandinavia. Now the trio of fashionista friends behind a new shopping district in the trendy Södermalm neighborhood is working to make the industry more sustainable,” writes Time.
VYN – Simrishamn, Sweden
“Daniel Berlin is back. After the abrupt shuttering of his eponymous two-Michelin-starred restaurant in southern Sweden in 2020, the chef has gone home and opened a new restaurant in a former farmhouse-cum-boutique-inn. VYN, meaning view, has 15 elegant rooms and suites overlooking the Baltic sea,” writes Time.
CERN Science Gateway – Meyrin, Switzerland
“While the main campus carries out serious scientific exploration (it’s home to the Large Hadron Collider, the world’s largest particle accelerator), the Gateway, opened in fall 2023, bridges the gap between the general public and the people in lab coats,” writes Time.
Matterhorn Alpine Crossing – Switzerland and Italy
“After more than four years of extreme-altitude construction by a team of daring mountaineers, the missing link to the Matterhorn Alpine Crossing was finally completed in July 2023, uniting world-class ski resort towns of Zermatt and Cervinia in as little as 90 minutes,” writes Time.
Europe/Asia
Zeyrek Cinili Hamam – Istanbul, Turkey
“When visitors recline on the polished marble platform inside the Zeyrek Cinili Hamam, ready to be scrubbed clean under its soaring dome studded with star-shaped skylights, they’re not just bathing in luxury—they’re bathing in history,” writes Time.
Middle East (7)
Pearling Path – Muharraq, Bahrain
“Winding through the former capital Muharraq, the 2.2-mile path connects the beach where pearl divers once set off from to the residences of former divers to impressive merchant homes and other historic sites,” writes Time.
Bab Al Salam Mosque – Muscat, Oman
Time celebrates this mosque, which it describes as “a minimalist wonder bathed in natural light, with a more restrained aesthetic than some of the region’s lavishly appointed religious spaces, leaving visitors to turn their thoughts inward.”
Our Habitas Ras Abrouq – Dukhan, Qatar
“On a bluff overlooking the waves (and Bahrain in the distance), Our Habitas Ras Abrouq’s 42 earth-toned tented villas piled with Bedouin textiles are a plush place to bed down,” writes Time.
Sharaan Nature Reserve – AlUla, Saudi Arabia
Deep in the desert of AlUla is Sharaan Nature Reserve, where Time says “there is wonder here.” A Jean Nouvel–designed resort will soon open and until then, writes Time, “intrepid travelers can pass like spirits through the canyons, witnessing untouched physical beauty and raw natural history.”
Dar Tantora – AlUla, Saudi Arabia
“AlUla Old Town is one of the most impressive heritage sites in Saudi Arabia (it was named one of the United Nations’ World Tourism Organization’s 2022 Best Tourism Villages), but within the town itself is Dar Tantora The House Hotel, the first and only lodging option built directly out of the over 800-year-old mudbrick houses that were once a pivotal stop along the incense trading route through the Arabian Peninsula,” writes Time.
Abrahamic Family House – Abu Dhabi, UAE
“Arriving at a particularly tumultuous time for the world, Abu Dhabi’s Abrahamic Family House, combining a mosque, synagogue, and church aiming to promote mutual understanding, feels more important than ever,” writes Time.
One Za’abeel – Dubai, UAE
“Even in a city with no shortage of gravity- (and logic-) defying skyscrapers, the new One Za’abeel development by Japanese firm Nikken Sekkei is a head turner,” writes the authors of the report.
Africa (9)
Natural Selection’s Guided Cycling Safari – Okavango Delta, Botswana
“Botswana specialists Natural Selections is blazing a trail with a multi-day cycling safari, the first of its kind in the Okavango Delta, home to one of Africa’s greatest concentrations of wildlife,” writes Time.
Kamba African Rainforest Experiences – Odzala-Kokoua National Park, Republic of Congo
According to Time, Kamba, “a company that focuses on low-impact ecotourism adventures and is the only private operator in the park.” Time also honors it for working to “advance our understanding of one of our closest cousins on the evolutionary tree.
Hassan Fathy’s New Gourna Village – Luxor, Egypt
Egyptian visionary Hassan Fathy is, says Time, “an early pioneer in sustainable design” and this new village has “become an inspiring new stop in Luxor for travelers interested in design and sustainability.”
Angama Amboseli – Kimana Sanctuary, Kenya
The 5,700-acre Kimana Sanctuary is “widely regarded as Kenya’s first community-owned reserve (with 844 local landlords) and the idyllic setting for the new contemporary safari camp Angama Amboseli,” writes Time.
Kwetu Nairobi – Nairobi, Kenya
With the opening of this hotel, says Time, “there is a new upmarket accommodation ideal for luxe longer stays or simply getting a good night’s rest before heading into the bush.”
Moroccan Culinary Arts Museum – Marrakech, Morocco
“Located in the heart of the bustling old city of Marrakech, the Moroccan Culinary Arts Museum is not only a showcase of Moorish architecture but also dedicated to preserving the country’s culinary heritage,” writes Time.
Ivomo Tea Cooperative – Gisakura, Rwanda
“Ivomo opened last year and already has 600 workers, making it the largest employer in the area; it also provides a nursery and library for the children of its employees, and electricity for the surrounding community, which 70% of the area’s houses now use,” writes Time.
Magugu House – Johannesburg, South Africa
One of South Africa’s most important fashion designers, Thebe Magugu, opened Magugu House, a new retail space and showroom that Time says “adds even more value to an already thriving fashion scene” in Johannesburg.
Grootbos Florilegium – Gansbaai, South Africa
This museum is “devoted to the small wonders of nature” and according to Time, it houses “a collection of nearly 250 botanical illustrations and portraits of insects, butterflies, and other pollinators commissioned from 44 international artists.”
Asia (13)
Museum of Mountain Jews – Red Village, Azerbaijan
“Inside the early 20th-century Karchogi synagogue, which was repurposed as a warehouse during its 71-year Soviet closure, the new museum sheds light on a dwindling insular community within a Muslim-majority country,” writes Time.
Sangwa Camp – Haa Valley, Bhutan
Time’s review says that “a night at Sangwa Camp unfolds like a dream, where the forest is the theater.”
Aranya – Beidaihe, China
“The seaside community of Aranya, about 2.5 hours from Beijing by high-speed rail, is luring in young Chinese visitors with its minimalistic design and otherworldly serenity,” writes Time.
Sanxingdui Museum – Guanghan, China
“The Sanxingdui Museum, located at the edge of the dig site, opened in 1997 to showcase the collection, which is growing as excavations continue. Now a sprawling new extension has doubled the exhibition area and turned the facility into a tourism focus for the Sichuan government,” writes Time.
Manam Chocolate – Hyderabad, India
“Manam works closely with farmers and fermenters in Andhra Pradesh’s West Godavari district to put Indian-grown cacao on the global stage,” writes Time.
Naar – Himachal Pradesh, India
“There is no blueprint in India for a destination restaurant of this scale—which is precisely what makes [Naar] so thrilling,” writes Time.
Museum of Solutions – Mumbai, India
“While there are many children’s museums in India, the Museum of Solutions stands apart with a unique solution-oriented approach that goes beyond conventional learn-through-play models,” writes Time.
Saka Museum – Jimbaran, Indonesia
“On an island known for drawing sun-fried party people, some of whom might struggle to say what country Bali is in, a new cultural center is aiming for a smidge of enlightenment,” says Time. “Saka Museum, named for the ancient Hindu solar calendar and located amid the verdant grounds of Ayana Estate resort, but open to the public by reservation, celebrated its official launch in March, timed to the festivities its collection explores.”
Bambu Indah – Ubud, Indonesia
Time celebrates this “boutique hotel whose architecture combines innovative bamboo with modern and sustainable practices in a luxurious setting.”
teamLab Borderless Digital Art Museum – Tokyo, Japan
“Immersive art experiences are a dime a dozen these days, but when they’re done well, they’re exceptional. teamLab BorderlessDigital Art Museum puts an atmospheric twist on a genre that’s become a social media cliche,” says Time’s review.
Burhan Wilderness Camps – Bardiya, Nepal
“Operating in a micro-conservancy style, Burhan prioritizes the protection of animals while minimizing its own ecological footprint,” writes Time.
Air CCCC – Singapore
“Experiences at AIR CCCC—which stands for Awareness, Impact, and Responsibility Circular Campus and Cooking Club—make taste buds tingle while instigating conversation around big questions regarding sourcing, waste and community in the industry,” writes Time.
Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui, Koh Samui, Thailand
The third season of White Lotus will be filmed at the Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui, on the white sand beaches of Koh Samui, Thailand’s second-largest island. “Given the popularity of past locations, travelers will want to plan their own unscripted holiday at the five-star resort before the new season hits the small screen in early 2025,” says Time.
Antarctica (1)
White Desert – Antarctica
“White Desert welcomes fewer than 300 guests per eternal-daylight season at two luxury camps made up of convivial bubble huts in Queen Maud Land, surrounded by majestic nunataks, or rocky outcrops,” writes Time.
Cruise Ships and Trains (4)
Royal Caribbean Icon of the Seas
Icon of the Seas is the world’s largest cruise ship at 1,197-feet long. The ship cost $1.79 billion to build, has 20 decks and can hold a maximum of 7,600 people. “The ship, which stands 20 decks high and is festooned with twisting slides, has drawn ire and adoration alike while simultaneously setting the bar for what’s to come in an industry that’s constantly evolving,” writes Time.
Havila Polaris and Havila Pollux
“Cruises have gotten flack for their large environmental footprint,” writes Time. “Now, Norwegian newcomer Havila Voyages is breaking the mold on sustainable ship technology with its fleet of four plug-in hybrid cruise ships, including the 2023-debuted Havila Polaris and Havila Pollux.”
Belmond’s Eastern & Oriental Express
Belmond’s Eastern & Oriental Express train made the list because it is now offering “two seasonal journeys highlighting Malaysia’s pulsating cities and stunning natural landscapes,” writes Time.
The Diyarbakir Express
Time celebrates Turkey’s Diyarbakir Express, a new sightseeing train service that is “whisking travelers across the vast Anatolian steppe and through Turkey’s eastern mountains to the northern plains of Mesopotamia, known as the cradle of civilization.”
