Frommer's Names 15 Best Places to Go in 2027

Travel publisher Frommer's, set to celebrate its 70th anniversary in 2027, has revealed its curated selection of the 15 Best Places to Go next year. This annual feature, compiled by Frommer's editors and global contributors, aims to identify destinations offering unique experiences, from cultural capitals to natural wonders.

Within the United States, the list spotlights Salt Lake City, Utah, coinciding with the public reopening of its historic Salt Lake Temple. Miami, Florida, is recognized for its expanding art scene and new public art installations. Ely, Nevada, is noted as a desert escape near Great Basin National Park, while Cincinnati, Ohio, features attractions like the new Farmer Music Center and a revitalized airport terminal. The list also includes "Dolly Parton's Tennessee," referencing attractions from Nashville to the Smoky Mountains.

Internationally, the chosen destinations include Loreto in Mexico, Uzbekistan (now visa-free for Americans), Santiago de Compostela in Spain during a jubilee year, and New Zealand's Waikato Region for its biennial Māori festival. Other highlighted locations are Luxor, Egypt, for an upcoming total solar eclipse; Cartagena, Colombia, for a literary festival; Abruzzo, Italy, for its medieval sites; the Austral Islands in French Polynesia, with a new overnight ferry service; Cairngorms National Park in Scotland, noted for conservation efforts; and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, due to a new rail line extending eastward.

Founded in 1957 by Arthur Frommer, Frommer's has a long-standing tradition of providing travel advice. The full list and further details are available on frommers.com/bestplaces2027.