Best travel destinations to visit in 2025
CNNCNN — The world is bigger and more connected than it has been before at any point in human history. Leading the way is Kazakhstan’s largest city, Almaty, which as we recently reported has become the region’s new “Capital of Cool.” It’s one of those rare cities that truly has it all — great food, thriving nightlife, a fast-growing arts and culture scene and easy access to some of the world’s most stunning, untouched landscapes, thanks to its position at the base of the Tian Shan mountains. — Forrest Brown Nashville, Tennessee CNN Nashville, Tennessee It’s going to be an even bigger year than usual for country music in Nashville: The Grand Ole Opry is turning 100. Campeche is one of just two states in Mexico with the US State Department’s top safety rating, and the city occupies that sweet spot of having some tourism infrastructure without being “discovered” yet. — FB Sierra Leone CNN Sierra Leone This English-speaking West African country has plenty to offer those adventurous enough to make the trip, although getting there isn’t easy.