Your 2024 Passport: The Ultimate List Of 2024's Top 50 Travel Destinations

A Note From Patricia:

Hello and welcome back to Forbes Advisor’s Weekly Brief, where each week we dive into the realities of consumer finance and empower you with knowledge to help make your financial journey easier.?

Despite economic uncertainty, an Intrepid Travel survey found about one in four (26%) people plan to travel more in 2024. Here at Forbes Advisor, we love to travel. In fact, many of my colleagues do it for a living as digital nomads and write about how they use credit cards and rewards to do it on the cheap.?

If you’ve caught the travel bug but don’t know where to go or where to start—fear not. The travel experts at Forbes Advisor have put together a comprehensive guide to the 50 best places to travel in 2024. This week, we’ll take a look at some of these bucket-list-worthy destinations.?

We would love to hear your thoughts or experiences in the comments section below. Happy New Year and hope to hear from you soon.

Sincerely,

Patricia Louis

Editor, Forbes Advisor

3 Must-Visit Destinations For 2024

Are you a beach bum? An avid skier? Adventure seeker? There are travel destinations that appeal to all walks of life you’re yet to discover. This list is designed to help you unleash your wanderlust no matter what you want out of your next vacation. Our top picks include beaches, food meccas and more.?

Best Beach Destination: Dominica

A Caribbean hidden gem, Dominica is a slice of paradise for beach lovers looking for something out of the ordinary. Known as the “Nature Island,” Dominica touts an abundance of waterfalls, black sand beaches, and natural hot springs. Dominica is also home to the Champagne Reef, named for its unique bubbling waters created by nearby volcanic thermal springs, attracting divers and snorkeling enthusiasts alike.?

Best for Foodies: Lucca, Italy

If you’ve been looking for a Tuscan experience on a budget, look no further. There’s plenty to see and do in this charming little town, from enjoying an aperitivo in the Piazza dell’Anfiteatro to climbing the Guinigi Tower or attending one of the largest comics festivals in Europe.?

Best for Skiing: Wyoming

Whether you’re a novice skier or an expert, you can find some of the best terrain in the Cowboy State. Consider Saratoga or Jackson Hole for your next ski trip, and save some time on your itinerary for Yellowstone and the Tetons for more outdoor adventures and epic views.?

How Points and Miles Can Take You There

You don’t have to break the bank to travel. With the right strategies and the help of travel credit cards or rewards points, many of these destinations are more within reach than you might expect. Some credit cards offer welcome bonuses after reaching an initial spend amount within the first few months of your account opening. These bonuses can add up to tens of thousands of points or miles, which can significantly offset the cost of a roundtrip ticket—or cover an upgrade to first class.

For more travel inspiration and information on how to reach your destination with travel credit cards and rewards points, read more about the 50 best places to visit in 2024.

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