Afar, the travel media guide and magazine, has just released its annual “where to go” list for 2024 travelers. It’s a globe-circling mix of 25 destinations that ranges from Fiji to Texas, Toronto and more, all chosen with an eye to thoughtful, sustainable travel.
So while you’ll see Peru’s famous Machu Picchu on the list, editors suggest getting there via the lesser-known Quarry Trail — complete with spectacular views and waterfalls — rather than the tourist-clogged Inca Trail. Buzzy, busy Los Angeles makes the list with a shout out to the February opening of Destination Crenshaw, a 4-acre, open-air museum that showcases the work of Black artists, the largest such installation in the country. And while everyone knows all about Prague, Afar’s editors suggest Czech Republic visitors head for Brno, which was designated one of UNESCO’s Cities of Music.
Each destination, Afar’s editorial team said, “is an awe-inspiring, joy-inducing destination where human connection and creativity define the travel experience.”
Here’s just a peek. Check out the full list, along with photographs and travel tips, at www.afar.com/magazine/where-to-go-2024 or pick up the print edition, available on newsstands Jan. 9.
13 top destinations to visit in 2024
Bhutan
Brno, Czech Republic
Fiji
Lamu, Kenya
Los Angeles
Manchester, England
Norway
Rome, Italy
St. Kitts
Tangier, Morocco
Hill Country, Texas
Toronto, Canada
Maldonado, Uruguay
