The annual bestseller, Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2018, ranks the hottest, must-visit countries, regions and cities for the year ahead. Drawing on the knowledge and passion of Lonely Planet’s staff, authors, and online community, it presents a year’s worth of inspiration to take travellers out of the ordinary and into the unforgettable – firmly setting the travel agenda for 2018.

As self-confessed travel geeks, from Lonely Planet collectively rack up hundreds of thousands of miles each year, exploring almost every destination on the planet. And every year, we ask ourselves: Where are the best places in the world to visit right now? It’s a very hotly contested topic at Lonely Planet and dominates more discussion than any other. Best in Travel 2018 is our definitive answer.

Inside, you’ll discover :

  • Top ten countries, regions and cities
  • Best value destinations
  • Best culture trips for families
  • Best new openings and experiences
  • Best new places to stay
  • Top destination races, from walks and marathons to cycles and swims
  • Top vegetarian and vegan destinations
  • Top small-ship expedition cruises
  • Best places for cross-generational family trips
  • Best private islands that everyone can use