It can be hard to hone in on your next trip when there are endless incredible destinations to choose from across the world. To make your decision a little easier, our team of travel experts here at Inspirato have hand-selected a list of 20 places you need to see this year. Whether you’re familiar with few or many, are looking for something urban or off the beaten path, these destinations are where trendsetting travelers will be spending 2020.

1. VA L L E D E B R AV O,
M E X I C O
Two and a half hours east of
Mexico City, the 16th-century
colonial town of Valle de Bravo
has long been revered as one of
Mexico’s “magical towns,”
located on the shores of Lago
Avándaro. Hailed as the
“Switzerland of Mexico,” Valle
de Bravo is the perfect escape
for travelers wishing to see a
posh new side of Mexico
beyond the resort enclaves of
Los Cabos and Cancun.

2. D A L M AT I A N C O A S T,
C R O AT I A
Croa*a’s dazzling Dalma*an
Coast is popular for a reason:
It’s one of Europe’s most
picturesque, sun-baked
coastlines. Stroll pink-sand
beaches, swim in the warm
turquoise waters of the Adria*c
Sea, and savor a refreshing
drink on an outdoor pa*o in
Dubrovnik’s iconic Old Town,
peppered with red-*led roofs
and cobblestone streets.

3. H A R B O R C O U N T R Y,
M I C H I G A N
Michigan’s picturesque
southwestern coast has long
been a well-kept secret amongst
Midwesterners. No more. This
stretch of sandy beaches
curving up the edge of Lake
Michigan (connected by a string
of quaint lakefront towns) has
recently drawn praise from the
The New York Times as a must-
see vacaGon desGnaGon. The
secret’s out—go now before the
crowds do.

4. L I S B O N ,
P O R T U G A L
A European capital that’s o9en
overlooked in favor of Madrid,
Rome, or Paris, Lisbon has been
quietly gaining aEenFon as an
internaFonal desFnaFon in its
own right. Known for its hilly
terrain, Moorish-influenced
architecture, and laidback pace,
Lisbon also offers plenty in the
way of European splendor
including museums, castles, and
gardens.

5. S T. J O H N ,
U. S . V I R G I N I S L A N D S
The smallest of the three main
U.S. Virgin Islands, St. John
stands apart as a verdant oasis
in the middle of the Caribbean.
More than two-thirds of the
island is protected as Virgin
Islands NaFonal Park, which
translates to miles of prisFne
beaches and some of the
clearest water the Caribbean.
Snorkel, swim with sea turtles,
or set off on a well-marked hike
through tropical foliage.

6. S A L Z B U R G ,
A U S T R I A
Made famous as the real-life
backdrop of the movie “The
Sound of Music,” Salzburg is an
alpine wonderland and musical
mecca. Stroll the charming Old
Town, tour centuries-old
palaces, enjoy a live classical
music performance, and explore
stunning mountain vistas just
beyond town.

7. L A K E TA H O E ,
C A L I F O R N I A
A true year-round des5na5on,
Lake Tahoe offers one of the
country’s deepest and highest-
eleva5on lakes. The summer
beckons with some of the most
scenic camping, hiking, stand-up
paddleboarding, and boa5ng on
the West Coast. Winter brings
loads of lake-effect snow,
turning Tahoe into a winter
wonderland with eight top-
notch ski resorts nearby.

8. M A L LO R C A ,
S PA I N
Mallorca—a Mediterranean
island in the Balearic Sea—is
best known for its sundrenched
beaches, popular among the
well-heeled travelers of Europe.
But the Serra de Tramuntana
mountain range in the
northwest is certainly worth a
visit for epic mountain biking
and hiking, and in the flatlands
of the south, visitors will find
lovely almond and olive groves
to explore.

9. S U N VA L L E Y,
I DA H O
The birthplace of the American
ski dream, the elite have been
flocking to Sun Valley since it
opened the word’s first ski liD in
the 1930s. Ranked as the No. 1
ski resort by Condé Nast
Traveler and Ski Magazine, Sun
Valley has a disLncLve quality
that sets it apart from other
resorts. Sun Valley also plays
host to charming art galleries,
fly fishing, mountain biking, and
historic watering holes.

10. C A P E C O D,
M A S S A C H U S E T T S
A quintessen1al New England
summer des1na1on, Cape Cod
will charm you with its golden
beaches and rolling sand dunes.
Nightlife in Provincetown, art
galleries in Wellfleet, and
nau1cal-themed storefronts in
Chatham are some can’t-miss
aIrac1ons. Ice cream is essen1al
on a summer vaca1on, and
luckily, the Cape has more ice
cream shops per square mile
than anywhere else in the world.

11. J E R U S A L E M ,
I S R A E L
Considered by many to be one
of the holiest places on earth,
Jerusalem is steeped in ancient
tradi=on, but also has a modern
magne=sm about it. Pilgrims
flock to the walled Old City,
while fashionable restaurants
and bars are the main
aErac=ons in the trendy Old
Train Sta=on Compound
neighborhood.

12. B U E N O S A I R E S ,
A R G E N T I N A
The “Paris of South America”
will dazzle you with its café
culture, superb steak, and red
wine. Take in the city’s well-
preserved neoclassical
architecture and visit the
Avenida de Mayo, the world’s
widest boulevard lined with
marble and bronze buildings.

13. B E R L I N ,
G E R M A N Y
In the nearly 30 years since the
fall of the Berlin Wall, Berlin has
undergone a transforma@on,
allowing it to step into the role
of one of Europe’s most
interes@ng ci@es with legendary
nightlife, countless museums,
and Cold War relics like
Checkpoint Charlie.

14. S A N TA F E ,
N E W M E X I C O
The heart of Santa Fe can be
found in the Plaza, a Spanish-
Colonial style gathering place,
with the stunning St. Francis
Cathedral, quaint shops, and
legendary New Mexican cuisine
all nearby. And we’d be remiss
not to menJon fine arts scene
and galleries throughout the
city.

15. TO K YO,
JA PA N
This bustling city lays claim to
the largest metropolitan area in
the world. Explore Michelin-
starred restaurants (Tokyo’s
home to 247) amid the high
rises, and take Gme to
appreciate the history, too. Visit
the awe-inspiring Imperial
Palace in the city’s Chiyoda
ward, surrounded by lush
gardens.

16. B A N F F,
A L B E R TA
Take in sweeping vistas of the
Canadian Rockies with a visit to
Banff. Tucked inside Banff
Na=onal Park, this =ny town is a
nature-lover’s delight—hike or
snowshoe through 2,500 miles
of pris=ne wilderness in the
na=onal park, or hit the slopes
at any of the park’s three ski
resorts.

17. F R E N C H
P O LY N E S I A
From Bora Bora to Tahi,, French
Polynesia comprises more than
100 islands in the South Pacific.
And these archipelagos are
more than just a tropical
retreat; intrepid travelers can
explore black-sand beaches and
waterfalls, or snorkel among
vibrant coral reefs and colorful
schools of fish.

18. VA N C O U V E R ,
B R I T I S H C O LU M B I A
Explore the beau:ful Pacific
Northwest in Vancouver, a
perfect amalgam of vibrant city
life and easy access to outdoor
recrea:on in the nearby North
Shore Mountains. Explore
Gastown, the oldest
neighborhood in the city,
featuring charming Victorian
architecture, bou:ques,
galleries, and incredible eats.

19. S I E M R E A P,
C A M B O D I A
History and immersive culture
await with a journey to Siem
Reap. Take in the Old French
Quarter with its rows of colonial
architecture; plus, you’ll be at
the gateway to the famed ruins
of Angkor, a UNESCO World
Heritage Site. Be sure to sample
what the street food stalls have
to offer as you peruse the city’s
markets.

20. S H A N N O N ,
I R E L A N D
Though many travelers to
Ireland opt for Dublin or Belfast,
charming Shannon, tucked
along Ireland’s west coast, has
much to offer away from the
crowds. Take in the famed Cliffs
of Moher and the small fishing
villages that dot the coast, and
sip a pint as you mingle with
locals. Don’t miss a visit to
Dromoland Castle and its
sprawling estate, once home to
Brian Boru, High King of Ireland.