Best travel destinations for 2025 revealed
For those setting their sights on travelling abroad in 2025, TripAdvisor has named their best destinations for holidays this year.
The winners of the Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Awards were identified based on the quality and quantity of global Tripadvisor reviews specific to several award subcategories, from accommodation to restaurants.
For 2025, London has been named the top destination in the world, taking the title from Dubai, which had held first place since 2022.
Commenting on the announcement, the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said, “London is, without doubt, the best city in the world to visit, attracting millions of tourists every year who are amazed with everything that our great city has to offer.”
“With our unrivalled mix of cultural attractions, renowned food scene and a sporting calendar that cannot be beaten, I am delighted that Tripadvisor agrees that London is the top destination in the world.”
Dubai was bumped down to the third spot on the list, while the tropical paradise of Bali in Indonesia slid into second place.
Check out the top 10 list of the most popular international destinations for 2025 below.
1. London, UK
2. Bali, Indonesia
3. Dubai, UAE
4. Sicily, Italy
5. Paris, France
6. Rome, Italy
7. Hanoi, Vietnam
8. Marrakech, Morocco
9. Crete, Greece
10. Bangkok, Thailand
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