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Top Travel Destinations for 2020

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Where will your travels take you in 2020? If you’re overwhelmed by the options, we’re here to help. Whether you’re looking for a bucket-list trip, an affordable getaway, or an all-inclusive vacation in the U.S., we’ve got ideas. Check out our roundup of the top travel destinations for 2020. Click through on any story headline to find out more.

Big Trips

The 12 Best Places to Travel in 2020: The spots on our month-by-month guide range from the aspirational to the dreamy to the eminently doable.

20 Adventure Trips of a Lifetime to Take in 2020: Make 2020 your most adventurous year yet by signing up for one of these unique trips around the globe.

10 Trending Travel Destinations for 2020: These are the hottest destinations to watch this year for new and exciting travel trends.

The 10 Best Cruises to Take in 2020: From island hopping in Indonesia to a culinary trip through the Pacific Northwest, these are the cruises to add to your 2020 bucket list.

The 9 Best European Cities to Visit in 2020

The 9 Best European Cities to Visit in 2020: Discover nine of the best places to visit in Europe this year, and some of the many reasons you should go.

The 12 Best Solo Vacations to Take in 2020: Don’t have anyone to travel with? Don’t let that keep you home. Instead, try one of these solo-friendly tours around the globe.

Affordable Trips

The Cheapest Places to Fly Right Now: Updated quarterly, this roundup offers your best bets for affordable flights over the coming months.

9 Places Where the U.S. Dollar Is Strongest in 2020: Bucket-list countries where the local currency is greatly undervalued against the U.S. dollar, which hit a 30-year high in 2019.

10 Affordable Dream Vacations You Can Take in 2020: Make 2020 your best travel year yet with these affordable-and-amazing vacations.

10 Cheap Tropical Vacations to Take in 2020: Tropical vacations don’t have to break the bank in these destinations where new air routes, recent travel trends, and the currency exchange give you the upper hand.

U.S. Trips

The 9 Best U.S. Cities to Visit in 2020: These top travel destinations in the United States are worth visiting this year because they’re experiencing some sort of renaissance, they’ve been underrated or overlooked for too long, or they’re marking a meaningful anniversary.

The 12 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the U.S. for 2020: You might not think of the United States when you think of all-inclusive resorts, but these properties are well worth a stay for a relaxing vacation.

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