Take a look at this list and plan your trip if you don't wanna miss the fun!
1. Canada
In the wake of the dramatic US presidential elections, Canada soared in popularity among people looking for an escape (including the current US president himself!).
Reinforced by the wave of positivity unleashed by its new leader and with dynamic cities that dominate the global livability indices, the world's second-biggest nation will celebrate its sesquicentennial this year in rollicking fashion.
Marking 150 years since Confederation and the 375th anniversary of Montreal in 2017, the elongated birthday party promises to be heavy on bonhomie and highly welcoming to international gatecrashers. New Year's Eve marked the start of the celebration in more than 19 cities across the country that will continue throughout the year with free admission into all of its national parks for the entire year!
Canadian currency is comparatively weaker than the US dollar, so a trip to Canada also offers the best travel value.
2. Finland
Fought over by Sweden and Russia for 800 years, Finland finally gained independence in 1917. In 2017, the Finns are celebrating their centenary with gusto.
With events planned in every region, you can expect everything from communal culinary experiences, sauna evenings, to al fresco concerts and vintage-travel-poster exhibitions.
It's okay if you missed the Nordic World Ski Championships and the World Figure Skating Championships hosted in the country in the beginning of the year, you still have a new national park spread across 11,000 hectares of land, crisscrossed with rivers and studded with pine forests waiting to be explored, there will never be a better time to discover the unique culture and landscape of Finland.
3. Bermuda
Favorable winds and temperate climate of the region makes Bermuda the perfect location for this historic sailing race and for your next trip abroad.
Just far enough north to avoid the dreaded Zika virus that rocked much of the Caribbean, Bermuda became the 2016 escape portal in the Northeast and is still a popular tourist destination in 2017.
4. Oman
With an abundance of natural beauty, from a pristine coastline to wind-blown deserts and spectacular mountains, Oman is the obvious choice for those seeking to experience the modern face of Arabia while still wanting to sense its ancient soul.
The county has managed to retain its traditional charm and Bedouin values.
With more flights than ever before, high-end hotels popping up all over the place, and a multi-million dollar futuristic theme park debuted this year, the sultanate looks ready to draw more tourists than it ever has.
5. Ethiopia
This seems an odd choice on the list owing to its troubled history but Ethiopia is beautiful. Travelers are thrilled by the amazing backdrop of chasms, canyons, savannah plains, lakes, and high plateaus, not to mention the mesmerizing Danakil Depression, peppered with an astonishing 25% of Africa's active volcanoes. Whether you're climbing to a church carved into a remote cliff face in Tigray, boating across the serene waters of Lake Tana to visit an age-old monastery or trekking through the Simien Mountains to witness wildlife that roams like nowhere else on Earth, you'll be overwhelmed by the beauty of the Ethiopian landscape. Also, with its own calendar (having 13 months in a year), timekeeping style, language, church, cuisine, and coffee, Ethiopia is exotic in many aspects.
In 2017 new airline linking to the country makes it more accessible than ever, so be among the lucky horde to explore the beauty of this place.
Quick question for you!
So which destination do you plan to visit by the end of this year? Do comment below!
Note: This article was originally published as- 5 New Travel Destinations For 2017