The List >> 10 rising vacation spots that aren't too crowded — yet
Vacations to popular destinations can sometimes feel like you've been sucked into a tourist trap rather than immersed in a new culture.
Given that, you might seek a vacation spot that has a track record of tourist appeal, but remains off the mainstream's radar — for now.
American Express Travel's 2024 Trending Destinations list offers a lineup of 10destinations that fit that bill. Using global AmEx Card Member bookings through the American Express Travel portal, the report highlighted locations with major increases in bookings from 2019 to 2023. Take Adelaide Hills, for example.
While Australia is usually best known for its beaches, crocodiles and the Outback, don't overlook its vibrant wine country. This region in South Australia is all about rolling vineyards, charming villages and world-class wineries. To get the energy of Santorini without the crowds, consider Bodrum, Turkey. And if you were considering the Maldives and its crystal clear waters and sandy beaches, there's a similar archipelago in the Indian Ocean that you shouldn't overlook.
Many well-traveled folk actually consider the Seychelles the better of the two, citing reasons like more outdoor activities and secluded beaches.
Here are 10 places from the report that are on the rise, in alphabetical order:
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DESTINATIONS ON THE RISE
1. Adelaide Hills, Australia
2. Bodrum, Turkey
3. Cervo, Italy
4. Niseko, Japan
5. San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
6. Santa Fe, New Mexico
7. The Seychelles
8. St. Kitts and Nevis
9. Udaipur, India
10. Zermatt, Switzerland