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 EuropeWhere giant sharks swim so close to shore you can nearly touch themBasking sharks are one of the world's largest and most elusive fish species but these gentle giants cruise off the Irish coast each year.I stayed in the home of a legendary Welsh poet - and no room was off-limitsPart time portal, part museum, Dylan Thomas' home offers travellers an all-access stay in Swansea – and a surreal experience.King Charles's grand Scottish estate hidden in plain sight A last-minute royal rescue transformed a forgotten Scottish estate into one of Britain's most rewarding visitor attractions.Italy's overlooked coast connected to The OdysseyTucked between Rome and Naples, this beautiful, under-the-radar coastline has deep ties to The Odyssey and is a quieter, more authentic alternative to Italy's overtouristed seasides.The lonely road to Europe's Arctic edgeThis Arctic journey takes travellers further east than St Petersburg, through a landscape of empty beaches, seabirds and forgotten villages where Europe finally runs out.An epic Dubrovnik journey that ditches the crowdsDubrovnik has long been one of Europe's most over-touristed destinations. Now, a new Camino footpath is revealing a different side of the city beyond its medieval walls.
