52 Places to Visit in 2023 according to The New York Times

Can’t decide which popular or offbeat places to visit in 2023? Worry not. The experts at New York Times have released their annual list of 52 places to visit in 2023. With the travel industry seeing gradual rebounds, this year’s edition focuses on the question, ‘Why do we travel?’ The elements of food, culture, adventure and natural beauty drive traveller’s to discover the world. The destinations included in this list offer these elements and much more and hence are termed as worthy places to visit in 2023.

Here’s the full New York Times list of 52 places to visit in 2023:

1. London, UK

Big Ben in London City
Image Credits: S.Borisov

London city continues to display modern world developments, juxtaposing old traditions of the Royals. Book your London Flight Tickets online, apply for your UK Visa to secure your London trip as one of the best places to visit in 2023 and enjoy the culture, history, art and nightlife at the city’s best locales with our UK Tour Packages.

2. Morioka, Japan

Autumn in Morioka Castle Site Park
Image Credit: Tanya Jones

A short bullet train ride away from Tokyo, the walkable town of Moriako is filled with Taisho-era buildings, old ryokans and winding rivers. For food, do try Azumaya, Booknerd, Johny’s and Nagasawa Coffee. Explore this crowd-less Japanese gem with a Japan Visa.

3. Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, Arizona

Visit this less crowded national park in America to take in the grandeur of the red desert towering with sandstone buttes. Visitors can easily access the park with the 17-mile looping Valley Drive. The site’s location on the Arizona-Utah border guarantees a serene view but you will need a US Visa to be able to visit.

4. Kilmartin Glen, Scotland

Nether Largie Standing Stones, Kilmartin Glen
Image Credit: Heartland Arti

Imagine 800 archaeological monuments scattered across a broad valley, these majestically carved stone circles are a significant prehistoric site in Britain. Also explore the Kilmartin Museum, 16th-century Kilmartin Castle, Moine Mhor and Iron Age Hill Fort.

5. Auckland, New Zealand

Mesmerizing views of Auckland Harbour
Image Credit: Dan Freeman

Situated on North Island, Auckland is on the NYT Report of places to visit in 2023. It has grown to be famous for local delicacies, seafood restaurants, house-cured meats and streets lined with bars and cafes. Apply for a New Zealand Visa and select New Zealand Tour Packages now.

6. Palm Springs, California

The New York Times put Palm Springs on the list of places to visit in 2023 with the rising Astro Tourism along with the Palm Springs Downtown Park.

Downtown Palm Springs
Image Credits: Matt Gush

7. Kangaroo Islands, Australia

Kangaroo Island, Australia
Image Credit: Andrea Izzotti

Enjoy the magnificent wildlife, stunning vast oceans and a zoo without fences- an ecological haven. Get an Australia Visa to come here and bottle-feed a joey.

8. Vjosa River, Albania

Aerial view of Vjosa River
Image Credits: Martin Mecnarowski

Try the new UNESCO Cycling Route, visit Gjirokastra city, discover alpine settlements or learn the Balkan culture with the locals. Start your Balkan adventures with an Albanian Visa.

9. Accra, Ghana

Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, Accra
Image Credits: Sura Nualpradid

Travel to Accra to relish local produce like gari, squids, fufu, millets, etc. After the meal, enjoy a Ghana special dance party. Get a Ghana Tourist Visa to visit Accra.

10. Tromso, Norway

Northern Lights in Norway
Image Credit: mumemories

The NYT Report of places to visit in 2023 states Tromso as the best place to explore the Northern Lights in person. Apply for a Schengen Visa and reach Tromso easily by flight.

11. Lençóis Maranhenses National Park, Brazil

The outworldly Lençóis Maranhenses National Park
Image Credits: marcosvelloso

Escape into the vastness of white sand dunes and aquamarine pools as far as the eyes go. Get a Brazil Visa to explore this out-of-the-word natural waterpark.

12. Bhutan

Iron Chain Bridge over the Paro River
Image Credits: Sabine Hortebusch

Hop on the Trans Bhutan Trail as you explore the snow-capped Himalayas, cliff-top fortresses, sacred mountain passes or blooming rhododendron forests. Numerous accommodation options right from campsites to luxury hotels are available along with the Bhutan Tour Packages.

13. Kerala, India

**Backwaters of Kerala**
**Image Credit: Dmitry Rukhlenko**

God’s own country has to be on the list of places to visit in 2023. With our Kerala Tour Packages, delve into the golden beaches, backwater lagoons, scrumptious cuisine and rich cultural traditions of Kerala. Want to explore more of India? Check out our India Tour Packages.

14. Greenville, South Carolina

Reedy River in Downtown Greenville
Image Credits: Kevin Ruck

Two things that’ll impress you in Greenville are the exemplary culinary scenes and the adventures of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

15. Tucson, Arizona

Downtown Tucson skyline
Image Credits: Sean Pavone

Dive into the US-Mexico border history or try out Barrio restaurants at this rebounding centre of arts and adobe architecture.

16. Martinique

Picturesque islands of Martinique
Image Credits: ZHMURCHAK

Certified as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, this place attracts eco-tourists to its peaks, rainforests, reefs and Creole culture.

17. The Namib Desert

Sand meets sea at Namib desert
Image Credit: Smelov

Visit 1000-foot sand dunes on one side and crashing waves on the other side of the uninhabited coastlines with the Namibia Visa.

18. The Alaska Railroad

Skagway Alaska Railroad
Image Credits: Izabela23

Where else can you watch mountains, glaciers and the Aurora Borealis from glass-domed rail cars? This railroad is also the only remaining major flag-stop railway.

19. Fukuoka, Japan

Yatai food stands in Fukuoka
Image Credit: masary78

Located on Kyushu island, Fukuoka still preserves the concept of Yatai, which usually sells ramen, yakitori and oden. Be ready to rub shoulders with strangers as you enjoy your delicious Japanese supper with our Japan Tour Packages.

20. Flores, Indonesia

Padar Island, Flores
Image Credits: Sarinee58

Make your fairy-tale getaway dream come true with a visit to the unspoiled island of Flores filled with Komodo dragons, active volcanoes, white-sand beaches, coral gardens and colour-shifting crater lakes with our Indonesia Tour Packages.

21. Guadalajara, Mexico

Guadalajara Cathedral
Image Credits: Eskystudio

Guadalajara is the best way to experience diversity as the city embraces shifts and celebrations of sexual expressions. Apply for a Mexico Visa and select among the best Mexico Tour Packages for a Mexican encounter.

22. Tassili n’Ajjer, Algeria

Tassili n´ Ajjer National Park
Image Credit: Dmitry Pichugin

A cradle of history, in Tassili, look for Roman ruins, Tadrat Rouge pillars, the Saharan history and learn the Tuareg culture. Get your Algeria Tourist Visa to explore the pockets of Algeria.

23. Kakheti, Georgia

City of Love, Kakheti
Image Credits: Mazur Travel

The Georgian region of Kakheti displays a variety of wine-making techniques. Wine lovers get a chance to discover estates combined with cooking classes with local chefs. Get a Georgia eVisa easily and tour the country with our Georgia Tour Packages.

24. Nimes, France

The French city of Nimes
Image Credits: BearFotos

The Gallic commune of France serves excellent dining options along with charming French architecture and Roman artefacts to gander at. Travel the lengths of France with our France Tour Packages.

25. Ha Giang, Vietnam

Ha Giang Loop Road
Image Credit: Frederic Ghanbar

When in Vietnam, visit Ha Giang to veer off the conventionally popular cities to gaze at lofty peaks and verdant valleys, learn about Hmong and Tay settlements or boat on the Emerald River. Get a Vietnam eVisa and enjoy your holidays with Vietnam Tour Packages.

26. Salalah, Oman

Darbat Waterfalls, Salalah
Image Credits: Mahmoud Ghazal

The magical land of Salalah is rightly included in the NYT Report of places to visit in 2023. Visit Salalah in winter for greenery blanketed with fog, summers full of sunlight and warm breeze and in monsoon, the desert erupts in waterfalls. Apply for an Oman Visa to visit Oman.

27. Cuba

Enjoy tantalising views of white-sand beaches and tobacco-rich valleys combined with the stories of the generous people, history, politics and thrumming music of the island. Take a trip to Latin American land by applying for a Cuba Visa.

28. Odense, Denmark

Beautiful streets of Old City, Odense
Image Credit: Badahos

The top attractions of Odense are the new Hans Christian Andersen Museum, H.C. Anderson’s Festivals, the Odeon Theatre and Odeon Concert Hall all nestled within heather-coated hillsides and misty coastline.

29. Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Australia

ULURU KATA TJUTA NATIONAL PARK, NORTHERN TERRITORY — **Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park, Northern Territory**
**Image Credit: Stanislav Fosenbauer**

Marvel at the 1,142-foot sandstone shapeshifter, the indigenous highlight is the monolith. Walk around the 5.8-mile Uluru base as it shines in pink, violet and orange hues throughout the day. Check out the Australia Tour Packages for the best deals.

30. Boquete, Panama

Caldera River, Boquete
Image Credits: milosk50

Located on Panama’s Western Border, Bouquet is one of the interesting places to visit in 2023, especially for coffee lovers. Also, get onboard with adventure activities like waterfall hikes and whitewater rafting.

31. Tarragona, Spain

Roman amphitheater, Tarragona, Spain
Image Credit: margouillat foto

Elevate your Tarragona experience by celebrating the Catalan traditions and discovering Roman settlements. Stroll along the Rambla Nova or have dinner on Costa Daurada.

32. Charleston, South Carolina

Historical downtown area of Charleston
Image Credits: f11photo

In Charleston city of South Carolina, you not only get to learn but also honour the African-American legacy with museums, a memorial garden and a comprehensively guided tour.

33. Cayos Cochinas, Honduras

Coral Reefs of Cayos Cochinas — Coral reefs of Cayos Cochinas
Image Credits: Yair Valladares

Go snorkelling, scuba-diving, hike to see pink boa constrictors and black iguanas, learn about the Garifuna community or volunteer to propagate new coral or count sea turtles. With a Honduras Visa, you get to check out many more exciting things here.

34. Burgundy Beer Trail, France

This emerging beer trail has slowly developed France’s own beer culture. Tour along several breweries in the region and get amused by the tools and techniques.

35. Istanbul

Eastern city of Istanbul
Image Credits: Seqoya

Visit Istanbul in 2023 as the Turkish Republic celebrates its 100th anniversary. The timeless charm of Old City, Roman and Egyptian architecture and the grandeur of Hagia Sophia are the souls of Istanbul. See the best of Turkey with a Turkey Visa and Turkey Tour Packages.

36. Taipei, Taiwan

Taipei city skyline at dawn
Image Credit: FenlioQ

One of the best places to visit in 2023 is Taiwan’s capital Taipei. Witness the Taiwan Lantern Festival, neon-lit night markets and Qing Dynasty temples. Get lost in the sprawling natural beauty of Taipei with a Taiwan Visa.

37. El Poblado, Medellín

Panoramic vie of El Poblado
Image Credits: Oscar Garces

The city of El Poblado is one of the must places to visit in 2023 as it offers a lush tropical vibe along with a chic shopping district and pulsing nightlife. Apply for a Colombia visa easily with us.

38. Lausanne, Switzerland

Views of Gothic Cathedral, Old Town Roofs and Lake Geneva
image Credits: Boris Stoujko

For the artists wondering where to visit in 2023, Lausanne offers Photo Elysée, MUDAC and Musée Cantonal des Beaux-Arts. Visit the Swiss Alps with our Switzerland Tour Packages.

39. Methana, Greece

Aerial view of Methana city
Image Credits: Marianna Ianovska

What better than hiking or strolling around a volcanic peninsula, Methana? Visitors also get to enjoy hot springs here. Explore the surreal beauty of Greece with our Greece Tour Packages.

40. Louisville, Kentucky

Louisville skyline at dusk
Image Credits: Sean Pavone

Louisville is famous for its quilts, bourbon and Derby but the main aspect that would draw visitors in 2023 are the rising LBTQ scenes.

41. Manaus, Brazil

Manaus City, Brazil
Image Credit: PARALAXIS

Manaus offers a riveting dining experience with river-to-table cuisines that include local produce and ancestral recipes. Explore the best of Brazil with our Brazil Tour Packages.

42. Vilnius, Lithuania

Panorama views of Old Town Vilnius
Image Credits: MNStudio

Do not miss a chance for a Vilnius visit in 2023 as the city celebrates its 700th birthday with a lights festival, music performances, the first Vilnius International Biennial and an exhibition space. Enjoy stunning Baltic cities with Lithuania Tour Packages.

43. Macon, Georgia

Macon downtown skyline — Macon downtown Skyline
Image Credit: Sean Pavone

The New York Times added Macon to the list of top places to visit in 2023 as the city will display its 1,100-year-old, Ocmulgee Mounds. The city is also known for its vibrant rock ‘n’ roll history.

44. Madrid

Cibeles Fountain, Spain
Image Credits: Eszter Szadeczky-Kardoss

Skipping the football drama, visit Madrid in 2023 for the Picasso celebration in locations across the city. Dive into Madrid’s urban traverses of art, nature and light with our Spain Tour Packages.

45. Grand Junction, Colorado

places to visit in 2023 — Grand Mesa, Colorado
Image Credits: Chris Anthony Brian

Hike or bike around the McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area as you lead back to downtown Grand Junction filled with shops, craft breweries, local restaurants and wine-tasting rooms from area vineyards.

46. La Guajira, Columbia

Tarao Dunes, La Guajira
Image Credits: sunsinger

Home to the Wayuu community, La Gaurija is distinguished by desert landscapes, giant sand dunes, dramatic salt flats, flamingo-lined lagoons and orange-sand beaches.

47. Bergamo and Brescia, Italy

Hill top church in Lombardy, Bergamo and Brescia
Image Credit: EyesTravelling

The Lombardy towns of Bergamo and Brescia will jointly be named the Italian Capital of Culture this year making it one of the highlighted places to visit in 2023. The distinctive Città’s of Bergamo and the Roman, mediaeval and Renaissance sites of Brescia combined with excellent Italian cuisine is a huge draw.

48. American Prairie, Montana

Wander in the American Prairie
Image Credits: Ricardo Reitmeyer

Intending to restore a disappearing ecosystem, the AP also offers activities like leisure walking, cross-country skiing and expert-level hiking, biking and paddling. Visitors can also see the Antelope Creek Campground, Buffalo Camp and Little Rockies.

49. Eastern Township, Quebec

Eastern Township of Quebec
Image Credits: Tourism Eastern Township

The Eastern Township lies between Montreal and Quebec but has an English and French flair to it. Get a Canada Visa and try the sweet countryside wine (Vin de glace).

50. New Haven, Connecticut

Historical buildings of New Haven
Image Credits: f11photo

This seaside town is easily walkable and bikeable with neighbourhoods that have rebelled to save the 70s American architecture. New Haven also boasts a rich cultural life and delicious food options.

51. The Black Hills, South Dakota

Mount Rushmore National Park, Black Hills
Image Credit: JohnDSmith

The isolated mountain ranges, the Black Hills in Western South Dakota, extend up to Wyoming. Some attractions here include Bear Butte State Park, Black Elk Peak and the Crazy Horse Memorial.

52. Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

The entire city of Sarajevo is a living museum as you will find stories and traces from World War 1, the Ottoman Empire and the 1984 winter Olympics. Explore the splendour and multi-ethnicity of Sarajevo with a Bosnia and Herzegovina Visa.

These were the top 52 places to visit in 2023 stated by the New York Times. With your ‘where to travel in 2023’ problem solved it’s time to make a new bucket list for 2023. Which place are you excited to visit first? Tell us in the comments below.

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