Planning a trip in 2015? This year's top ranked destinations according to some of the leading names in travel stretch from right here in Canada to the Republic of Congo. Every publication and organization has a different version of where travellers should visit in the coming year, but all agree there's plenty to see and discover. If one of your new year's resolutions is to travel more this year, then check out these lists of the top trending destinations for 2015.
Lonely Planet's top travel picks
Lonely Planet's staff chose their top destinations based on a combination of factors, including milestones in independence, and developing cultural and socio-economical activity.
| Top 10 Countries To Visit | Top 10 Cities To Visit | ||
| 1. | Singapore | 1. | Washington D.C. |
| 2. | Namibia | 2. | El Chalten, Argentina |
| 3. | Lithuania | 3. | Milan, Italy |
| 4. | Nicaragua | 4. | Zermatt, Switzerland |
| 5. | Ireland | 5. | Valletta, Malta |
| 6. | Republic of Congo | 6. | Plovdiv, Bulgaria |
| 7. | Serbia | 7. | Salisbury, United Kingdom |
| 8. | Philippines | 8. | Vienna, Austria |
| 9. | St. Lucia | 9. | Chennai, India |
| 10. | Morocco | 10. | Toronto, Canada |
National Geographic's top travel picks
National Geographic knows there's a big wide world out there waiting to be explored, and while its picks feature a few commonly known places, readers and travellers alike will be delighted to discover a whole new list of sometimes atypical travel recommendations, calling these "20 go-now destinations" a must-see in 2015.
| Top Must-See Trips in 2015 | |
| 1. | Corsica |
| 2. | Medellin, Columbia |
| 3. | Koyasan, Japan |
| 4. | Maramures, Romania |
| 5. | Haida Gwaii |
| 6. | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
| 7. | Tunis, Tunisia |
| 8. | Choquequirao, Peru |
| 9. | Sark, Channel Islands |
| 10. | Hyderabad, India |
| 11. | Port Antonio, Jamaica |
| 12. | Taiwan |
| 13. | Zermatt, Switzerland |
| 14. | The Presidio, San Francisco |
| 15. | Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar |
| 16. | Sea Islands, South Carolina |
| 17. | Mont St. Michel, France |
| 18. | Esteros del Ibera, Argentina |
| 19. | National Mall, Washington, D.C. |
| 20. | Mornington Peninsula, Australia |
| 21. | Reader's Choice Winner: Faroe Islands |
Where Canadians will be travelling in 2015
When it comes to where Canadians are actually going, we turn to American Express's Trending Destinations for 2015 survey, which aggregated data from some 200 American Express Travel Counsellors throughout Canada, the U.S. and Mexico to determine where Canadians will be travelling in 2015. This list features some traditionally popular spots, as well as a few rising stars.
| Trending Destinations of 2015 | |
| 1. | London, England |
| 2. | Santiago, Chile |
| 3. | Paris, France |
| 4. | Mumbai, India |
| 5. | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| 6. | Providenciales, Turks and Caicos |
| 7. | Puerto Vallarta, Mexico |
| 8. | Sydney, Australia |
| 9. | New York, New York |
| 10. | San Francisco, California |
Canadians also expressed increased demand for Australia, and numerous destinations in Asia and Europe including Vietnam, Myanmar, Croatia, Iceland and Italy.
According to the survey, many Canadians plan to spend the same amount of money or more on travel in 2015, and are looking to put the "wow" in their trip by upgrading their hotel and airfare accommodations, in-trip experiences and even by extending the length of their stays. Another popular trend on the rise? Cruise ships. More than half of the counsellers surveyed said they expect to see a rise in cruise bookings this year, noting that river cruises in particular may see a boost.
If you plan to travel in 2015, check out these tips to help you travel sooner and for less.
