Are you already planning your next vacation? Well, you better not miss anything that we tell you below, since today we are going to show you a ranking that can be of great help to you. And is that one more year, Lonely Planet experts have painstakingly scrutinized hundreds of recommendations in order to find the best destinations of the moment.
The authors and editors of the largest travel guide publisher in the world and the community of travelers propose the 10 best cities in the world to travel to in 2018. All of them meet specific criteria: the celebration of a special event, they offer news to travelers, this is an unfairly overlooked destination… This year the first place is occupied by a Spanish destination. Do you know what city it is? Coming up next, we tell you!
Sevilla Spain
The best city in the world to travel in 2018 is Seville, which, according to Lonely Planet, has been transformed in the last 10 years, going from being a city congested by traffic to a city full of bicycles and trams. Next year it will host the 31st edition of the 2018 European Film Awards and will celebrate the 400th anniversary of the birth of Bartolomé Esteban Murillo.
Detroit, United States
The second position in the ranking is occupied by Detroit, where young creatives have transformed numerous abandoned premises into galleries, bike shops and distilleries. This American city has just opened a hockey and basketball stadium and the QLine streetcar, and will soon open three new parks.
Canberra, Australia
Closing the top 3 we find Canberra, the capital of Australia, a city that hides numerous national treasures despite its small size. Lonely Planet also highlights its exciting new boutique- style neighborhoods and the centennial celebration of the World War II Armistice at the Australian War Memorial.
Hamburg, germany
We return to Europe to discuss Hamburg, which is home to the brand new Elbe Philharmonic, whose base reflects the brick aesthetic of the historic harbor area. In addition, this German city hides many surprises, such as a lively nightlife.
Kaohsiung, Taiwan
In fifth position we find Kaohsiung, the third city in size and importance of the ROC. A massive 100,000-square-meter auditorium and art center stands on its waterfront, serving as a showcase to the world of experimental architecture in Taiwan.
Antwerp, Belgium
The next city on the list is Antwerp, the unofficial capital of Flanders, which is packed with historical riches as well as home to top-of-the-line art and design. Next year it will host the Antwerp Baroque 2018 event, which will include street art, parades, concerts, multimedia shows and workshops.
Matera, Italy
We continue in the old continent to talk about Matera, a city in Italy that surprises for its honey-colored houses perched on a ravine and for housing monasteries more than 9,000 years old. The city will serve as the European Capital of Culture in 2019.
San Juan Puerto Rico
In eighth position we find San Juan, the capital of Puerto Rico, a place where the new and the old converge. You will love Old San Juan, a walled enclave, although its murals, museums and galleries should also be highlighted.
Guanajuato, Mexico
Guanajuato occupies the ninth position in the ranking. It is a small city in the central highlands of Mexico, offering an impressive urban landscape of beautiful squares, colorful houses and ornate churches.
Oslo, Norway
Finally, we must talk about Oslo, the capital of Norway, which next year will celebrate the golden anniversary of the kings of Norway. Thus, in 2018 there will be numerous civil, culinary and cultural events. In addition, the iconic Oslo Opera House will turn 10 years old.