Beat the Crowds to These Popular Travel Destinations

Is 2018 your year to travel? If you’re still trying to figure out the best places for your international travel destinations this year, you’ve come to the right place. Many countries are adding new accomodations to attract new tourists, so get to these countries before all your friends do!

Whether you want to trek through the Vilcanota mountain range in Peru or immerse yourself in the culture of South Africa, below are some of the best locations to visit in 2018.

Southern Italy

 

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Jan 31, 2018 at 9:58am PST

While many people who imagine going to Italy put Rome, Florence, and Venice on the top of their list, the secret to a relaxing vacation is to venture over to areas of southern Italy. Places like the Aeolian Islands in Sicily and the city of Matera in Basilicata will provide you with less crowds but many beautiful sites.

South Africa

 

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Jan 28, 2018 at 3:06am PST

If you’re into the arts and want to celebrate a part of history this year, head to South Africa. 2018 celebrates Nelson Mandela’s Centenary. The Nelson Mandela Foundation has launched a program that will have a variety of activities ranging from education and the arts to exhibitions and sports.

Peru

 

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Jun 28, 2017 at 4:17am PDT

The Choquequirao trek in Peru takes you through the Vilcanota mountain range to Machu Picchu. While this trek used to only offer breath-taking sites to those who were willing to undulge in the adventurous hike, they say a gondola will be built within the next three years drawing an even larger crowd to Peru. So make sure you plan your trip soon to take in the sites before everyone else!

Chile

 

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Jan 20, 2018 at 4:50am PST

2018 marks Chile’s 200 years of independence. “Thanks to new non-stop flights from both London and Melbourne, it’s never been easier to catch a plane, raise a glass of pisco sour and toast the celebration.” Check out all that Chile has to offer from beaches to breath-taking views to great food!

Malta

 

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Dec 24, 2017 at 4:02am PST

Get to Malta before the rest of the world does! Having been named Europe’s Capital of Culture for 2018, Valletta, the capital of Malta is a place you want to travel to as soon as you can.

As the country is gaining popularity for tourism, these islands will soon become packed with travelers. From soaking up the sun at the beach to exploring 7000 years of history to discovering Malta’s nightlife, there is so much to see and do here.

These are just a few of the amazing countries you should travel to this year. Let us know what your travel plans for 2018 are!

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