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Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2018: Top Countries, Cities, Regions & Value Picks

As travel experts at Lonely Planet, we've curated the Best in Travel 2018 from our annual bestseller. Drawing on insider knowledge and global trends, these selections spotlight emerging hotspots, must-see destinations, and savvy tips for your next adventure. Here's our authoritative list of the year's top picks.

Top 10 Countries

  1. Chile
  2. South Korea
  3. Portugal
  4. Djibouti
  5. New Zealand
  6. Malta
  7. Georgia
  8. Mauritius
  9. China
  10. South Africa

Top 10 Cities

  1. Seville
  2. Detroit
  3. Canberra
  4. Hamburg
  5. Kaohsiung
  6. Antwerp
  7. Matera
  8. San Juan
  9. Guanajuato
  10. Oslo

Top 10 Best Value Destinations

  1. Tallinn
  2. Lanzarote
  3. Arizona
  4. La Paz
  5. Poland
  6. Essaouira
  7. UK
  8. Baja California
  9. Jacksonville
  10. Hunan

Top 10 Regions

  1. Belfast and the Causeway Coast, Northern Ireland
  2. Alaska, United States
  3. Julian Alps, Slovenia
  4. Languedoc-Roussillon, France
  5. Kii Peninsula, Japan
  6. Aeolian Islands, Italy
  7. The Deep South, United States
  8. Lahaul & Spiti, India
  9. Bahia, Brazil
  10. Los Haitises National Park, Dominican Republic