This year’s 52 Places to Go list, which published last week, included the option for readers to create lists of their own — by “saving” the places they’ve been to and the places they want to visit. Tens of thousands of you took part, and while we think all 52 destinations on our list are worth a visit, we wanted to share the ones that piqued the most interest from our readers.
Here are the top 10 destinations that New York Times readers say they’re most eager to visit.
10. Saba, the Caribbean
Saba, just five square miles and the opposite of a mass tourism destination, invites visitors to enjoy the island’s volcanic terrain and new hotels, built and operated according to local sustainability efforts. Read more.
9. Vietnam
Significant investments in tourism infrastructure — and an expansion and extension of visa exemptions for nationals of select countries — will make visiting Vietnam a lot easier this year. Read more.
8. Messinia, Greece
Home to tavernas serving recipes unchanged for centuries, Messinia draws visitors who want to swim in the crystal-clear waters of the Ionian Sea. Read more.
7. Okinawa, Japan
Okinawa’s famous white-sand beaches offer even more to autumn visitors this year, who will soon be able to walk among the structures of Shuri Castle, a 13th-century wooden relic painstakingly reconstructed using traditional methods after a recent fire. Read more.
6. Traena Islands, Norway
A remote Norwegian archipelago accessible by a short ferry ride from the mainland, the Traena Islands will soon be able to accommodate even more mountain climbers and festivalgoers eager to experience its midnight sun. Read more.
5. Nagasaki, Japan
Devastated by an atomic bomb during World World II, Nagasaki, often overlooked by visitors to Japan, now welcomes travelers with enhanced transit and centuries-old rice shops and confectioneries. Read more.
4. Iceland
In August, Iceland’s far-western fjords and peninsulas will draw visitors looking to experience this year’s total solar eclipse against the backdrop of electronic music and the country’s glacial wonders. Read more.
3. Seychelles
Celebrating 50 years of independence from British rule, the Seychelles is coaxing visitors with its natural wonders and a host of new beachside accommodations and cruise offerings. Read more.
2. Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica
New direct flights to Costa Rica’s largest airport make the Osa Peninsula — known for its lush biodiversity and native sloth population — even more accessible to visitors this year. Read more.
1. Canadian Rockies by Train
For those eager to explore the splendor of the Canadian Rockies, a limited-time train route between Banff and Jasper offers a way to immerse yourself in the region’s mountain scenery from the comfort of a quiet train car. Read more.
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