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Tunisia. Djerba island. Guellala village
Though it’s only February, many of us are already planning vacations for the year ahead. If you’re looking for ideas, Condé Nast Traveler has 25 ideas for 2025.
For the wine connoisseur, Germany’s Ahr Valley is open for business. Devastated by flooding in 2021, the region is now welcoming visitors back thanks to the resilience of its wine growers, restaurateurs and hoteliers who have led its reconstruction and renewal.
If you have never heard of Djerba, Tunisia, now may be the time to visit. Located on the southern edge of the Mediterranean Sea, it is the largest island in North Africa and home to Africa’s oldest synagogue, more than 300 mosques, a Catholic church and a thousand-year-old village.
Looking to get away from the heat? Check out Dronning Maud Land, aka Queen Maud Land, in Antarctica. Ultima Antarctic Expeditions offers a fly-in experience and weeklong expeditions filled with excursions.
If the cold isn’t your thing, Nicaragua’s Emerald Coast has come a long way in a short time. Once an off-the-beaten-path destination for surfers and budget travelers, the area is transforming with the completion of the Costanera Highway this year, connecting the Gulf of Fonseca in the north to El Naranjo in the south.
Karakol, Kyrgyzstan is known as the adventure capital of Central Asia. Perfect for hikers, kayakers and skiers, it boasts Karakol Ski Base and is the highest ski resort in the region at an altitude of 1.8 miles. In 2026, the new ski resort, Three Peaks, in partnership with French ski specialist Société des Trois Vallées, will attract even more winter sports enthusiasts.