DestinationsAfricaAntarcticaAsiaAustralia and PacificCaribbean & BermudaCentral AmericaEuropeMiddle EastNorth AmericaSouth AmericaEurope's most exciting getaways for 2025 travelFrom romantic retreats in the Mediterranean to fresh-air-filled Alpine hikes, these are the most exciting areas of Europe to visit this year.London's newest hip area isn't where you thinkA few miles from East London's perennially hip neighbourhoods, an explosion of art and culture is transforming a once-neglected stretch into one of the city's hottest destinations.The European nation where bears are boomingAs Romania's bear population grows, so do the opportunities for travellers to come face to face with the predators in a responsible way.Inside the fortress that inspired HamletAs Radiohead and the RSC launch an innovative reinterpretation of Hamlet, a visit to the play's setting in Denmark brings a new dimension to the tragedy.There's more to Iceland than Reykjavik This more remote part of Iceland offers visitors a deep dive into its fascinating history and authentic culture.More travel in EuropeThe Polish Tatras: Europe's under-the-radar hiking escape without the price tag Breathtaking alpine scenery and budget prices make this Polish escape an alternative to Europe's more famous mountain regions.The five meals Andrew Zimmern will never forgetThe celebrity chef and lifelong traveller has eaten it all, but these are the five meals that he'll remember for the rest of his life.Scotland's tiny cruises go where others can'tTourism to Scotland's coastline was dominated by giant cruise ships until a flotilla of converted fishing boats took to the waterways, unlocking its most remote, authentic experiences.Why Estonians invite strangers into their back yards each summerEach summer, home gardens, garages and even bedroom windows across Estonia become temporary cafes open to anyone.The tiny Spanish village that will have two sunsets in a single nightWith almost no residents, no restaurants and barely any visitors, Avellanosa de Muñó is preparing for one extraordinary night.How 400 trespassers paved the way for England's first national park Seventy-five years after the Peak District became Britain's first national park, visitors can retrace the mass trespass that helped open the countryside to everyone.
