Spain
With popular destination cities including Madrid and Barcelona, Spain is a hot spot on many travelers' bucket lists.
A few days spent strolling Park Güell and La Rambla in Barcelona before visiting the Royal Palace and Gardens and checking out art museums such as
Museo Sorolla in Madrid sounds like the perfect getaway from the daily grind.
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Where to wine and dine around Spain
But those aren't the only attractive destinations in the country. Travel to other parts of the European nation situated the Iberian Peninsula, has increased, too, according to Expedia,
which included Spain and the Canary Islands as the No. 1 destination on its 2020 trending list. Expedia noted that travel to Ibiza (
where the Jonas brothers celebrated for Joe's bachelor party), Palma de Mallorca, Oviedo and Seville was on the rise in 2019.
A plus for the thrifty traveler, a trip to Spain can be fairly inexpensive. Scott's Cheap Flights includes the country on
its list of the places to travel on cheap flights in 2020.
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Australia
A
vacation down under may be just the thing to add to your 2020 calendar.
Expedia noticed an uptick in travel to six cities in Australia, landing the country a spot on its 2020 trends list that highlighted countries with cities that saw an increase in travel including: Sydney, Cairns, Perth, Melbourne, Adelaide and Gold Coast.
Between
exploring wildlife, hitting the
Sydney Opera House for a show and checking out natural wonders such as the Great Barrier Reef, Australia has it all.
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Photos: The Sydney Opera House
Canada
The Great White North landed a spot on Expedia's predicted trends list for the new year.
There are plenty of great cities and natural landmarks to visit in Canada – a
destination for every kind of traveler.
From
Toronto's CN Tower to
Montreal's subterranean world and its spread of cuisine, including poutine, Canadian cities are chock-full of things to do on any visit, even when it's bitterly cold outside. And for those who enjoy more outdoorsy adventures, its natural attractions, including
Niagara Falls, which sits on the U.S.-Canada border, certainly do the trick.
Expedia based its prediction on an increase in travel to Canadian destinations, including Winnipeg, Halifax and Saskatoon in 2019.
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Sourtoe Cocktail photos: A drink with a mummified human toe
Croatia
The popular television series
"Game of Thrones" may have wrapped up earlier this year, but the eight-season show has delivered
lasting attention to one of its filming locations: Croatia.
Croatia also landed on
Scott's list for cheap destinations in 2020.
Hot spot cities in Croatia include Dubrovnik, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Split, on the Adriatic Sea.
Croatia was one of
USA TODAY's trendiest destinations in 2019, as well.
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The enchanting walled city of Dubrovnik, Croatia
Croatia: You've seen these spots on 'Game of Thrones'; now see them for yourself
Brazil
With popular destinations like Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, it's not surprising that Brazil ended up on more than one destination list for 2020: Expedia listed Brazil as one of its top trending destinations, and Scott's Cheap Flights also listed Brazil, specifically São Paulo, as a cheap place to travel in 2020 – that sounds like a win-win for booking purposes.
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Brazil Carnival 2019: See all the colorful costumes, parade moments
But Brazil has more to offer than just its big cities.
Another hot spot to check out is Trancoso. Located in the state of Bahia, this former fishing village tempts vacationers with its golden shores, swaying coconut palms and Bohemian vibe.
Tanzania
Tanzania appeared on top destination lists from Virtuoso and Scott's. Reservations.com also recommends traveling to Tanzania in June, specifically, which is a great month to see the Great Migration, when millions of wildebeest move en masse from the Serengeti in Tanzania to the Masai Mara in neighboring Kenya.
With plenty of opportunities to spend time in nature, travelers to Tanzania may even have the chance to see the
"Big 5":Elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos and Cape buffalo or see the famous Mount Kilimanjaro. Tanzania is also a good place to visit if
you're looking to travel solo and meet fellow wildlife-lovers.
Contributing: Leora Arnowitz, Lindsay Cohn
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Majestic views of Mount Kilimanjaro
Originally Published 7:00 am EST December 12, 2019
Updated 2:48 pm EST December 12, 2019