Best of the World list for 2025 revealed in the December issue of National Geographic Traveller (UK)Â Â
Available on newsstands now, the December issue of National Geographic Traveller (UK) invites readers to discover the most unmissable destinations for the upcoming year. From island-hopping in Stockholm to rock-climbing in India’s Suru Valley, the Best of the World list for 2025 brings together 25 meaningful travel experiences, each one recommended by a UK or US National Geographic editor.
This year’s list spotlights timeless and up-and-coming destinations, along with experiences that benefit locals, travellers and the natural world. Whether it’s visiting Indigenous communities in Raja Ampat, Indonesia or supporting the protection of the rare kiwi bird in New Zealand’s far north, the 2025 list aims to celebrate the people, places and projects making a positive impact. Read it all in the latest issue of National Geographic Traveller (UK).
Don’t miss:
- Malaysia: Prowling the peninsula’s wild corners on the revamped Eastern & Oriental Express
- Iceland: Exploring the nation’s isolated highland interior, where fact and folklore intermingle
- Cook Islands: The relatives conserving the Polynesian archipelago’s age-old crafts
- Central America: Itineraries to experience Indigenous culture, ancient temples and more
- Muscat: Cardamom coffee and contemporary art in the shape-shifting Omani capital
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