Each year the New York Times publishes a feature highlighting 52 places to visit in the new year. Here are the selections for 2014.
We aim for a selection of places that we expect to be particularly compelling in the coming year; reasons might include a museum opening, a new transportation option or a historical anniversary. So even though cities like Paris, London and Tokyo are always exciting, they didn’t make the cut this year (though all three have appeared on previous lists).
Why not add some of these destinations to your To Do or Someday lists? Check out the original article on the New York Times website for the full details and notes on the destinations.
A place to meditate on freedom, and the creative life that followed.
Downtown? Really? Yes, thanks to a thriving food scene.
Africa’s latest conservation success story is a boon for travelers.
Epic biodiversity, and a newly renovated railway to get you there.
Now open: One of the world’s largest caves.
First-class architecture in the Netherlands’ second city.
Urban and outdoor pursuits in one (reasonably) compact package.
An infusion of hip night life wakes up a humdrum city.
An ambitious art scene heads toward the international stage.
New reasons to play, and watch players, in Scotland’s yards.
Sand and surf, now a (low-cost) hop from Osaka.
A pristine slice of biodiversity is home to a new luxury eco-resort.
A volcano, a temple, a shrine and now a place to stay.
A ski area spruces up with new terrain, lodging and an entire base village.
New saints, a new(ish) pope and newly restored treasures beckon.
South American beach towns, before they go upscale.
An African luxury hot spot that’s become easier to get to.
Natural wonders are in danger. Go see them before it’s too late.
Soundscapes and culture shine in northern Sweden.
Skip smog-choked cities — and face masks — and head out to China’s wild frontier.
A mountain makeover from overlooked to opulent.
In the land of cars, cycling (and culture) get the limelight.
A scenic, low-key destination on the verge of discovery.
Chasing the northern lights? This might be the year.
On the African coast, music thrives in a commercial capital.
A revitalized city center welcomes new museums and streetcars.
A museum’s entrance makes for something new in the state of Denmark.
Haute cuisine comes to the lush landscapes of the Lake District.
Feel like reminiscing? A city is awash in anniversaries.
Even a 1,200-year-old lost city has some new draws.
Croatia’s architectural and musical gem lies inland.
Reinventing a Florida city’s reputation.
What you’d expect (natural beauty) and not (world-class museum).
Once a kitsch capital, now earning a reputation for food and sports.